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iOptron 8603 and 8604, 8600, 8602 instruction manual Turn Off the Mount, Initial Star Alignment

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4.2.6. Initial Star Alignment

A simple alignment/synchronization can be performed to improve the GOTO and tracking accuracy. To do so, press MENU button, scroll down to “Align”, select “One Star Align” and press ENTER. A list of three bright objects, such as Moon, Venus, and other stars, will be displayed for you to select from. Select an object using ▲ or ▼ key. Then press ENTER. Use ◄

►▲ or ▼ key to center the object in your eyepiece. Press SPEED button to change the slew speed if needed. Then press ENTER to complete the alignment. Or press the BACK key to cancel the process.

You may need to use SPEED key to change the slewing speed to make the centering procedure easier.

An alternate way is performing “Sync to Target”. To do so, press MENU button, select “Select and Slew” and press ENTER. Then select a known sky object, such as Moon from “Planets, Sun, Moon” menu and press ENTER. The mount will slew to the Moon. When the mount stopped slewing, the Moon could be just inside your eyepiece or way off. Press MENU button and scroll down the menu to “Sync to Target” and press ENTER. Follow the instruction, use ◄ ► ▲ and ▼ keys to move the Moon in the center of your eyepiece and press ENTER.

4.3. Turn Off the Mount

When finishing observing, always move the mount to Park Position. If the mount is not moved, no initial set up is needed when powered on the next time. To do so, press the MENU button, scroll down to “Park Telescope” and press ENTER. Turn the power off.

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iOptron 8603 and 8604, 8600, 8602 instruction manual Turn Off the Mount, Initial Star Alignment

Contents

For 8600, 8602, 8603 and Instruction Manual SmartStarCubeTM-ASeries Mount and TelescopesTable of Content NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN 1. SmarStar CubeTM-ASeries Overview 1.1. SmartStar CubeTM-ASeries Features32-ChannelGPS Module GoToNova Computerized Control SystemUSB Port Package Contents1For Model 8602 SmartStar CubeTM-AR80 For Model 8603 SmartStar CubeTM-AN11411 12 1.2. Assembly TermsStep 3a. Installing Batteries not included 2. Telescope AssemblyStep 1. Preparing the Tripod Step 2. Attaching the Mountthe battery underneath SwitchStep 5. Plug in hand controller and AC adaptor adaptorFor 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain#8504………………………………… switchDiagonal Eyepiece3.1.Key Description 3. GoToNova 8401 Hand Controller3.2.The LCD Screen 4. Getting Started 4.2. Setting Up the Mount4.1. Level and Align the Mount 4.1.1. Level the Mount4.2.1. Set Up Local Time and Site Info 4.2.2. Set Mount Type 4.2.3. Set Anti-backlash 4.2.5.Go to the Moon 4.2.4. Using your telescopeFocusing Telescope Selecting an Eyepiece4.2.6. Initial Star Alignment 4.3. Turn Off the Mountmode 5. Operate SmartStar CubeTM-Amount in EQ Mode9.Turn off the mount power 6.1. Manual Operation of a Telescope 6. Use SmartStar CubeTM-ATelescopes6.2. Slew to an Object 6.2.1. Planets, Sun, Moon6.4. Electric Focuser 6.3. Sync to Target6.2.4. Asteroids 6.2.5.Stars6.5.1.Set Up Local Time 6.5. Set Up Controller6.5.2.Set Up Site 6.5.10. Reset All6.6. Align 6.6.4.Dis R.A axis error6.5.13.Set Language 6.6.1. One Star Align6.7. PEC Option 6.8. Set Up Tracking6.9. User Object List 6.10. Auto Guide7.2. Storage and Transport 7. Maintenance and Servicing7.1. Maintenance 7.3. Troubleshooting 7.4.iOptron Customer Service daytime telephone number. The great majority of servicing issues can be resolved by telephone, avoiding return of the telescope to the factory SmartStar CubeTM-AGOTO Mount Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsRefractor Telescope Newtonian Reflector TelescopeAppendix B. GoToNova 8401 HC MENU STRUCTURE Set Up Controller Set Up Local Time Set Up Site GoToNova Deep Sky Object List Appendix C. GoToNova Star ListID No OBJECTLagoon Nebula Wikipedia article List of Messier objects MessierConstellation Modern ConstellationsAbbreviation ConstellationGoToNova Named Star List Name GoToNova Double Star List2.Install CP210x usb2com driver Appendix D. Set Up USB-PCConnectionSelect “I accept the terms of license agreement”, and click “Next” Select “No, not this time” and click “Next” When finished installation, click “Finish”4.Install the Hardware Select “Install from a list or specific location” and click “Next” Page Click “Hardware”, click “Device Manager” Page 2.Double click and open “iOptron Downloader” Appendix E. Firmware UpgradeClick “Open Data File”, and select appropriate “.bin” file that matches your hand controller, and click “Open”. Select “Main Program” ONLY in Update Type Typical Errors Appendix F. Use a PC to Control an iOptron Mount