iOptron ASTROBOY #9401 User's Manual
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1. UT Rome 60 Mins ahead of UT Sydney 600 Mins ahead of UT Press ENTER when finished The mount is now ready to observe Use the 4 Arrow keys A V lt P to rotate the scope Up Down Left and Right Use the SPEED key to change the slew rate from the slowest 2X to the fastest MAX Step 8 Find GOTO and track objects Press Menu button Wt ti Target Scroll to Select and Slew at Up Controller Press ENTER e Step 9 Select a category ex Planets Sun Moon by scrolling with the arrow keys Press ENTER Then select an object ex Moon by scrolling with the arrow keys Press ENTER The telescope will automatically slew to the object and lock on It will automatically begin to track once it locks on to the object Step 10 Sync to Target Use this to center and synchronize the object selected in Step 15 Press MENU Scroll to Sync To Target Press ENTER Next use the arrow keys A V lt P to center the object in the eyepiece Then press ENTER again to synchronize the object with the memory To slew to other objects simply repeat steps 8 and 9 You do not need to repeat step 10 except for adjustments as needed Refer to the full online manual for 1 star and 2 star alignments Sync to Target is the same as 1 star Alignment except that you choose the object to align to iOptron Corp 6E Gill Street Woburn MA 01801 USA 781 569 0200 Toll Free 866 399 45872. www iOptron com IOPTRON ONE YEAR TELESCOPE MOUNT AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY A iOptron warrants your telescope mount or controller to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year iOptron will repair or replace such product or part which upon inspection by iOptron is found to be defective in materials or workmanship As a condition to the obligation of iOptron to repair or replace such product the product must be returned to iOptron together with proof of purchase satisfactory to iOptron B The Proper Return Authorization Number must be obtained from iOptron in advance of return Call iOptron at 1 866 399 4587 to receive the number to be displayed on the outside of your shipping container All returns must be accompanied by a written statement stating the name address and daytime telephone number of the owner together with a brief description of any claimed defects Parts or product for which replacement is made shall become the property of iOptron The customer shall be responsible for all costs of transportation and insurance both to and from the factory of iOptron and shall be required to prepay such costs iOptron shall use reasonable efforts to repair or replace any telescope mount or controller covered by this warranty within thirty days of receipt In the event repair or replacement shall require more than thirty days iOptron shall notify the customer accordingly iOptron reserves the right to replace any prod
3. Quick Start Guide AstroBoy Computerized Telescope 9401 Pulsar Pink 9402 Astro Blue 9403 Terra Green 9404 Cosmic Orange FEATURES Alt Azimuth Mount with GOTONOVA computer control technology Real time GOTO and tracking features 4 000 object database with 256 user definable objects 4 line 20 character LCD hand controller with backlit LED buttons for easy operation Dual axis servomotor with optical encoders Drive motor with 5 speed setting for precise tracking Tabletop base 60mm achromatic refractor telescope for land and celestial objects observation Optional tripod part 9421 Also attaches to photo tripods with 1 4 camera screw PACKAGE CONTENTS AstroBoy Telescope mount e 45 diagonal e 60mm Refractor telescope e 1 25 H20mm eyepiece e Tabletop base e Plastic carrying case e 8404 Hand Controller ONLINE CONTENTS click under Support menu button www iOptron com Full manual you can refer to the full manual for more details on set up and operation Tips for operating Reviews and feedback from other customers Accessories information including AC adapter tripod and more Assembly Terms Telescope Tube Dovetail Lock 8404 Hand Controller Altitude Lock Mount Focuser Diagonal Eyepiece Tabletop Base O NDJ AUN A NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN DIRECTLY Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye Children should alway
4. e using the telescope for land object observing skip to Step 6 1 Loosen the altitude clutch point the telescope tube directly up at the zenith Tighten the clutch 2 Position the mount so that the N S mark is aligned with the earth s magnetic north and south poles a compass may be helpful 3 Level the mount using the bubble on the mount by adjusting the height of the mount base or tripod legs iOptron Corp 6E Gill Street Woburn MA 01801 USA 781 569 0200 Toll Free 866 399 4587 www iOptron com Step 6 Press the I O power switch to turn the mount on controller will light up Now Set Local Time is displayed at the top A blinking cursor is on the second line Use A V keys to change the numbers Use lt gt keys to scroll through the fields The last field of this screen is for setting Daylight Time saving Use A V keys to switch between Y yes and N no Press ENTER when finished Step 7 Now Setup Site Info is displayed at the top A blinking cursor is on the second line Longi means longitude Lat means latitude Use A V keys to change the numbers and letters Use lt gt keys to scroll through the fields The last line of this screen is for setting time zone information add or subtract 60 minutes Mins per time zone Examples minutes behind UT or ahead of UT New York 300 Mins behind UT Los Angeles 480 Mins behind
5. ny model or style telescope If warranty problems arise or if you need assistance in using your telescope mount or controller contact iOptron Corporation Customer Service Department 6E Gill Street Woburn MA 01801 www ioptron com support ioptron com Tel 866 399 4597 Fax 781 935 2860 Monday Friday 9AM 5PM EST NOTE This warranty is valid to U S A and Canadian customers who have purchased this product from an authorized iOptron dealer in the U S A or Canada or directly from iOptron Warranty outside the U S A and Canada is valid only to customers who purchased from an iOptron Distributor or Authorized iOptron Dealer in the specific country Please contact them for any warranty service iOptron Corp 6E Gill Street Woburn MA 01801 USA 781 569 0200 Toll Free 866 399 4587 www iOptron com
6. s have adult supervision while observing iOptron Corp 6E Gill Street Woburn MA 01801 USA 781 569 0200 Toll Free 866 399 4587 www iOptron com Quick Start Guide for AstroBoy Computerized Telescopes Step 1 two options A Attach to tabletop base Take the mount and the tabletop base out of the carrying box Attach mount to base by securing the 1 2 screw onto the base Attach to tripod Attach mount to tripod by hand tightening onto the tripod Tripod can be purchased separately product 9421 at www Optron com Step 2 Lift the battery cover Carefully pull out the battery holder from the compartment Be sure not to accidentally disconnect the wires Step 2a Insert 6 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 Use only fresh batteries Using old or low batteries may cause error messages An optional AC adapter and 12V car plug cable are also available for purchase at www iOptron com Step 3 Slide the telescope into the dovetail slot on mount and secure the telescope using dovetail lock knob 2 Note that the dovetail is tapered and slides in one direction only see arrow in photo Step 4 Plug hand controller into the HBX port on the mount The hand controller can attach magnetically to the mount arm Step 5 Set telescope to PARK POSITION If you ar
7. uct which has been discontinued from its product line with a new product of comparable value and function This warranty shall be void and of no force of effect in the event a covered product has been modified in design or function or subjected to abuse misuse mishandling or unauthorized repair Further product malfunction or deterioration due to normal wear is not covered by this warranty IOPTRON DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HERE THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF IOPTRON UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE COVERED PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS SET FORTH HERE IOPTRON EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LOST PROFITS GENERAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH MAY RESULT FROM BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY IOPTRON PRODUCT ANY WARRANTIES WHICH ARE IMPLIED AND WHICH CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A TERM OF ONE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state iOptron reserves the right to modify or discontinue without prior notice to you a
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