iOptron HE692 - Getting Started; Setup the Mount; Manual Operation of the Mount; Go to an Object

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4. Getting Started
In order to experience the full GOTO capability of GOTONOVA
®
technology it is very important to set
up the mount correctly before observation.
4.1. Setup the Mount
Assemble your HAE69 mount according to Section 3. Attach an OTA and accessories. HAE19 is
operated under unbalanced condition and could be tipped off if tripod is not secured. Turn the mount
power switch on. Check the date and site info.
Always check if the mount is at the Zero Position when the mount is powered on. This include
the following two parts
1. The mount is physically at Zero Position, either EQ or AA mode, AND
2. The hand controller displays Zero Position.
If not, press MENU => “Zero Position” => “Search Zero Position” to find and register the Zero
position for EQ mode, or manually slew the mount to Zero Position, then use “Set Zero Position” to
register it for either EQ or AA mode.
Perform polar alignment if the mount is in EQ mode.
4.2. Manual Operation of the Mount
You may test the mount or observe astronomical objects using the arrow keys of a Go2Nova
®
hand
controller.
Flip the I/O switch on the telescope mount to turn on the mount. Use ►,◄,▼ or ▲ buttons to point
the telescope to the desired object. Use the number keys to change the slewing speed. Then press 0 button
to start tracking. Press 0 button again to stop the tracking.
4.3. Go to an Object
After performing these set-ups the mount is ready to GOTO and track objects. One of the most
common objects is the Moon.
To slew to an Object, such as the Moon, press MENU=>“Select and Slew”=>“Solar
System”=>Moon=>ENTER. The telescope will automatically slew to the Moon and lock on it. It will
automatically begin to track once it locks on. If the Moon is not centered in your eyepiece, use the arrow
keys to center the Moon.
You may also select other bright celestial objects to start with.
4.4. Sync to Target
Use this function to correct the Zero Position discrepancy and to improve the GOTO accuracy.
Press MENU=>“Select and Slew”=>ENTER. Browse over the catalogs and select an object. Press
ENTER. After the mount slews to the star, press MENU=>“Sync. To Target”, follow the on-screen
instruction to center the star and press ENTER. You may need to use the number keys to change the
slewing speed to make the centering procedure easier.