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Brightness Adj: Adjusts the brightness of the display using the Scroll keys. When complete, press
ENTER.
Contrast Adj: Adjusts the contrast of the display using the Scroll keys. When complete, press
ENTER.
NOTE: This feature is usually only required in very cold weather.
Beep: Turns the beep on or off.
Sleep Scope is a power saving option that shuts down Audiostar and the telescope without
forgetting its alignment. With "Sleep Scope" selected, press ENTER to activate the Sleep
function. Audiostar goes dark, but the internal clock keeps running. Press any key, except
ENTER, to re-activate Audiostar and the telescope.
Park Scope is designed for a telescope that is not moved between observing sessions. Align
the telescope one time, then use this function to park the telescope. Next time it is powered up,
enter the correct date and time – no alignment is required. Pressing ENTER causes the
telescope to move to its pre-determined Park position. Once parked, the screen prompts to turn
off power.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When the "Park Scope" option is chosen and the display
prompts you to turn off the telescope's power, Audiostar is unable to be returned to
operation without turning the power off and then back on.
Language: Select the English language or other pre-loaded language and AudioStar will display
text and audio descriptions in the selected language.
Audio clip: Select from Automatic or On Demand. The Automatic settng will automatically play
the object audio when a night sky object is selected on the AudioStar. The On Demand feature
requires the user to press the ? key once a night sky object is selected. Pressing the ? key will
then play the audio presentations for the selected object.
Cord Wrap, when set to "On," moves the telescope in such a way as to prevent the cords and
cables attached to your telescope assembly from getting wound around the assembly and
tangled as the telescope slews to objects. "Off" is the default setting.
Setup Menu
The Setup menu’s primary function is to align the telescope (see
EASY ALIGN
, page 17
).
However, there are numerous other features available within the Setup menu, including:
Date changes the date used by Audiostar. This function is useful to check events in the past or
future. For example, set the Date menu for a day three months in the future. Then check the
"Select Item: Event" menu for the Sunset time on that date. See
EVENT MENU
, page 23.
Time changes the time entered into Audiostar. Setting the correct time is critical for Audiostar
to properly calculate locations and events. Time may be set to 24-hour mode (military time) by
selecting the "blank" option which follows the "AM" and "PM" options.
Daylight Saving is used to enable or disable Daylight Savings time.
NOTE: Daylight Savings Time may be referred to by different names in various areas
of the world. Check local time to verify.
Telescope accesses the several options, including:
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Model: Allows you to select the telescope model connected to Audiostar.
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Focal Length: Displays the focal length of the selected telescope.
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Az Ratio and Alt Ratio: The Az (Azimuth) ratio and Alt (Altitude) ratio refers to the gears
of the telescope's motors. Do not alter these numbers.
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Az Percent: The Az (Azimuth) Percent allows you to change the azimuth backlash,
i.e., the
way the Arrow keys move the telescope along the azimuth (horizontal) axis. If you enter a
Looking at or near the
Sun
will cause
irreversible
damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun.
Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.
Note: The time and
date information is
kept by a high
precision internal
clock, which is set at
the factory and held
by a long-life lithium
battery.
Replace the internal
clock’s battery with a
CR2032 lithium
battery. This battery is
located in the battery
compartment.
Both batteries are
available from a
photographic supply
houses or any place
lithium batteries are
sold.
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