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Nexus DSC
Pro
Quick Setup Guide
Thank you
Thank you for purchasing Nexus DSC
Pro
digital setting circles telescope computer. We
hope you enjoy it! This Guide will get you
started with your Nexus DSC
Pro
.
Introduction
Nexus DSC
Pro
is a digital setting circles
computer with optional WiFi interface for your
telescope. It works with most popular
telescopes – on equatorial or Alt-Azimuth
mounts.
Nexus DSC
Pro
is a very sophisticated device
for locating celestial object in the sky. Only two
rotary encoders are required to be fitted to your
telescope in order to be able to locate celestial
object with Nexus DSC
Pro
.
System Requirements
Nexus DSC
Pro
uses an optional WiFi
communication module and may be connected
to one of the following:
•
iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch)
running iOS 3.0+
•
Android devices with WiFi support
•
PCs with WiFi support (running
Windows XP or Windows 7/8/10).
•
Apple computers with WiFi support
(running Mac OS X).
Please also refer to the system requirements
for your favourite planetarium software.
Package Content
The package contains:
•
Nexus DSC
Pro
•
Quick setup guide and User manual
•
DC 2.1mm to cigarette lighter power
cable
•
USB to DC 2.1mm cable
•
Optional
power adapter
Unpacking
Nexus DSC
Pro
has a protective film covering
the front panel. Please peel it off to be able to
see the display clearly.
Controls
All controls are situated on front panel of Nexus
DSC
Pro
:
– power switch
– keypad
– display
–
external power connector (DC 2.1mm)
–
charging status LED
–
USB connector
–
Serial (RS232) port
–
Encoders port
–
Micro SD socket
Charge the battery
The battery may not be fully charged at first. It
is advised to fully charge the battery first.
Please use either the provided power adapter
or one of the recommended power adapters to
charge the battery.
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