Getting Started
Fig 22: Secure diagonal into holder
the rear cell thread. Slide the diagonal into the accessory adapter and lock in place by turning the thumbscrew to a firm feel.
Place the eyepiece into the diagonal and tighten the attachment thumbscrew to a firm feel only.
Fig 23: Insert eyepiece into diagonal
APOS and Coronado SolarMaxII models: Lift to remove the dust cap from the accessory adapter on the focuser assembly. Set the dust cap aside in a safe place and replace it when you have finished observing to protect the delicate optics. Back off the eyepiece thumbscrews (Fig. 22) and slide the diagonal into the holder and tighten the thumbscrews to a firm feel only. Insert the supplied eyepiece (Fig. 23) into the diagonal. Tighten the diagonal’s thumbscrews to a firm feel to secure the eyepiece.
9.Level the mount. Now that the OTA, counterweight shaft and counterweight have been installed it is a good time to finely level the mount. The three fine- tune leg levelers on the top of each tripod leg will raise or lower the tripod leg a small amount using
a twisting motion. Using the bubble level on the mount head, you can now adjust the leg levelers to achieve precision mount/tripod level. If you are far off the level position, you may need to adjust the height of the tripod legs using the tripod leg lock knobs.
10.Install Batteries or connect an AC Adapter. Open the battery compartment door and carefully remove the battery holder. This holder is connected to the telescope through a standard 9 volt connector. Insert eight
Caution: Use care to install batteries as indicated by the battery compartment. Follow battery manufacturer’s precautions. Do not install batteries
Fig 24: Plug AudioStar into HBX connector
backwards or mix new and used batteries. Do not mix battery types. If these precautions are not followed, batteries may explode, catch fire, or leak. Improperly installed batteries void your Meade warranty. Always remove the batteries if they are not to be used for a long period of time.
If using Meade’s Universal AC Adapter, connect the 12v connector directly to the computer control panel.
11.Plug in AudioStar. Connect one end of the AudioStar cable into the bottom of the AudioStar and other end into the HBX port on the telescope control panel.
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