Quick Start Guide
SmartStar® A Series Systems
(8600, 8602, 8603, and 8604)
Step 1. Preparing the Tripod
1. Extend tripod legs to full extension.
2. Slide tray on bottom of shaft (#7). Then screw on round black knob (#9).
Step 2. Attaching the Mount
1.Raise wedge plate on the tripod by turning two tilt locks (12);
2.Attach mount to wedge plate using supplied azimuth lock screw (10).
3.lower wedge plate to it’s lowest position by turning the upper tilt lock upward while lightly push the mount down. Secure the mount by tightening the lower lock.
Step 3a. Installing Batteries
Note: you may use 8 AA batteries (Step 3a and 3b) or the AC adaptor (Step 5) to operate the mount.
Carefully remove the battery compartment cover (shown) open. Gently pull the battery holder out of the compartment (see photo in Step 3b) to avoid breaking the attached wires.
Step 3b.
Insert 8 AA batteries (not included) in the holder. Refer to the diagram on the holder to orient the batteries properly. Replace the holder back into the battery compartment and replace the lid.
For reference: the battery pack fits in with wires on the bottom right (See arrow in photo). Use only fresh batteries. Using/mixing old or low batteries may cause error messages.
#2 knob | Step 4. Attaching Telescope |
| Attach telescope to mount using dovetail lock knob (#2). |
(Picture shows 80mm refractor. However all scopes will attach in the same manner.)
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