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FAQ
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Batteries do not get in
... when using batteries
... when using external
power supply
Battery exhausted
Replace with new battery
Battery is inserted upsi-
de down
Check the polarity (+ and –) of the battery
and insert batteries again in right direction
Lack of remaining
battery
Charge external power supply
Cable is not properly
connected
Check the direction and rattling of the cable
and connect it correctly
Want to charge via USB
Cannot be charged via USB cable
Want to set up the unit
from PC via USB
Set-up the from PC via USB is not supported
Backlight goes off
Backlight illumination
time is too short
Backlight illumination time can be set at „15
sec.“, „30 sec.“ or „light all the time“. For
setting details see page 7
Backlight brightness is
too high or too dark
Brightness is not set up
correctly
Backlight brightness can be selected in 20
steps. For setting details see page 7
Want to use the unit with
a tripod with U3/8 screw
Remove the adapter from the tripod mount
on the bottom of the unit
Pressing the down button
changes the mode
arbitrarily
Pressing the down button on the mode
setting screen to switch to the previously set
mode.
Pressing the up button will bring screen to
mode selection screen.
I do not understand what
is being displayed
For astronomical photography mode, see
operation screen on page 12, for time-lapse
mode, see operation screen on page 17
Setting can not be
changed after operation
Setting change is not possible while the unit
is in operation.
Turn off the power and set it again.
Stars are blurred
Correct mode is not
selected
The programmed contents differ in each
mode. Select the mode suitable for the
purpose
Hemisphere is not
correctly selected
Select the correct mode according to
observation site
Misaligned polar axis
See page 8 and set the polar axis again
Exposure time is too
long
Change ISO sensitivity and exposure time
setting.
There is not solid
connection to the tripod,
the pan head or the
camera
Tighten the screws and check additional
connection points for any play
There is a play in the
main body axis
It is not abnormal as some play is
necessary for the smooth movement of the
gears
Data Sheet
A Table for Latitude and Deviation Angle for Major Cities of the World
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