SKY-WATCHER VIRTUOSO Instruction Manual Download

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.:. Astronomical mount automatically tracks celestial objects

.:. Dual Axis Encoders allow you to move the mount by hand without

losing alignment

.:. Mounting brackets for shooting daytime panoramic

with your DSLR, camcorder & cell phone camera.

.:. Video cruising allows you to record panning video

with up to six programmable stopping points

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

S kyWATC h e R V I RT U O S O

MULTI-PURPOSe MOUNT #S11750

Summary of Contents for VIRTUOSO

Page 1: ...the mount by hand without losing alignment Mounting brackets for shooting daytime panoramic with your DSLR camcorder cell phone camera Video cruising allows you to record panning video with up to six...

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Page 3: ...t 4 Setting Your Local Latitude 4 Using the Virtuoso for Terrestrial Viewing 5 Preset Positions 5 Camera Cruising Function 6 Video Cruising and Time Lapse Video Functions 7 Panoramic Photography 8 Usi...

Page 4: ...et that converts to a solar finderscope Mounting bracket for digital cameras or camcorders Mounting clamp for cell phone cameras 1 25 Star Diagonal 10 mm and 20 mm 1 25 eyepieces Full aperture solar f...

Page 5: ...cope 3 Finderscope Bracket Solar Finder 4 Azimuth Clutch Knob 5 Adjustable Foot 6 Camera Mounting Bracket 7 Cell Phone Clamp 8 Latitude Scale 9 Control Keypad 10 Power Input 11 20 mm Eyepiece 12 Star...

Page 6: ...ork arm Figure 3 and holds eight 8 AA alkaline batteries not included An external power supply can be attached to the center port under the keypad Your optional external power supply should have an ou...

Page 7: ...the red dot finder of the telescope Speed 5 is for slewing the mount at its fastest speed To conserve battery we recommend rotating the mount manually instead Setting Your Local Latitude The Virtuoso...

Page 8: ...b buttons simultaneously The mount can now be moved manually to any terrestrial target by either loosening the altitude and azimuth clutches or by using the motor drive Preset Positions The Virtuoso...

Page 9: ...put the lighter camera on the upper platform To use the camera cruising function 1 Define your preset positions Point your camera at the first target you want to image and press the SET button plus t...

Page 10: ...rmal videography Speed 1 1x 360 rotation per 24 hours Speed 2 1x 360 rotation per six hours Speed 3 1x 360 rotation per three hours Speed 4 Approximate 1 2 second Speed 5 Approximate 2 5 second 3 Pres...

Page 11: ...ramic photography mode 1 Set the field of view FOV of the camera lens a Level the camera by hand or by using the motor drive b Turn the power off and then turn it on again c Look through the viewfinde...

Page 12: ...default the Virtuoso stops at each preset position for approximately 10 seconds During this pause the mount will send a shutter release trigger signal for three seconds Different cameras may require...

Page 13: ...held securely in place 4 Align the finderscope with the main optical tube a Insert the star diagonal and 25 mm eyepiece into the back of the scope and secure them with the silver setscrews b Loosen th...

Page 14: ...with a special filter that allows you to safely observe the Sun Solar observing is one of the most rewarding forms of celestial observations but because the Sun is so bright special precautions must b...

Page 15: ...owly sweep around until the Sun comes into the field To clean the filter use a photographic cleaning brush to remove dust and other debris Never rub the filter Be sure not to touch the filter itself w...

Page 16: ...ence by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di...