Setup
First, confirm that the DIRECTION switch on the main panel is set to the correct position.
S indicates the Southern Hemisphere, while N represents the Northern Hemisphere.
Next, confirm that the SUN/MOON/FIXED STAR mode selector switch is set to the
correct position.
1.Securing the Skymemo RS on a tripod
When the Skymemo Tripod II WH is used, use two of the
supplied M8 finger screws and fix the mount through the
two screw holes provided at the front and rear on the
bottom face of the Skymemo RS. Fig.1
If a normal photographic tripod is used, use the 1/4 tripod
screw hole provided at the center of the bottom face of the
tracker. Fig.2
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
2.Placing the camera tracker arm
Loosen the RA attachment clamp on the camera tracker
arm, insert the camera tracker arm into the polar axis
shaft on the tracker, and tighten the RA attachment clamp
to secure the camera tracker arm.
Install the camera tracker arm in such a way that the camera
rotation clamps come to the front side, as shown in the figure 3.
New Functions on the main panel
Tracking mode
The Skymemo RS offers a new function whereby you can select the FIXED STAR
mode, SUN mode or MOON mode using a switch on the main panel. Check the
tracking mode before shooting.
Half-speed mode
In this mode the tracking speed is half that of the FIXED STAR mode.
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