Vixen Skypod User Manual

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CONTENTS
PREFACE----------------------2 INITIAL SETTING--------------17
WARNING,CAUTION,HANDLING---2
CONTENTS --------------------3
BEFORE USE------------------4
Checking Contents --------------------4
Principle and Basic Operation of --------4
Altazimuth Mounts---------------------4
Parts Descriptions---------------------5
STAR BOOK-S Hand Controller---------6
Specifications-------------------------7
PERPARATION-----------------9
About Batteries for the SKYPOD--------9
Install Batteries in the SKYPOD --------9
Setting up the Telescope
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VII.
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Setting up the Tripod--------------10
Attaching the SKYPOD Mount -----10
Install Batteries into the Battery----11
Pack on the SKYPOD Mount
Attaching the Counterweight-------12
(Optional)
Preparation for Mounting the Optical
Tube-----------------------------12
Attaching the Optical Tube---------12
Attaching the Eyepiece Adapter----13
Attaching the Finder Scope--------13
Balancing the Telescope ----------15
Connecting the STAR BOOK-S Cable
to the SKYPOD-------------------16
Connecting External Power Supply--16
Setting Up the STAR BOOK-S
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Turning the Power On and Off------17
Setting Language-----------------18
Setting Local Time----------------19
Setting Location ------------------20
Saving the Settings ---------------21
BASIC OPERATION------------22
Moving the Telescope -------------22
Viewing Terrestrial Landscape -----23
Changing the Magnification--------26
Why you Need a Finder Scope -----26
Observing the Moon --------------29
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AUTOMATIC SLEWING---------31
Automatic Slewing ----------------31
Flow of Automatic Slewing---------31
Home Position--------------------31
Align the Telescope ---------------32
Starting Automatic Slewing --------38
Choosing a Target from the Object
Menu----------------------------40
Completing Observing-------------42
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APPLICATION-----------------44
Chart Setting
LCD Adjustment ------------------45
Backlighting Duration Adjustment---46
About STAR BOOK-S -------------47
Saving the Settings ---------------47
Using the STAR BOOK-S as a Stand
Alone Unit------------------------47
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HOW TO USE ------------------8
Flow of Operation----------------------8

Vixen Skypod Specifications

General

Brand	Vixen
Model	Skypod
Category	Accessories
Language	English