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Handbox Features
1. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen - A 2 line, 16 character
each line, information screen. Brightness and contrast of the
screen is adjustable.
2. ENTER Key - Completes a data entry or selects an
AudioStar function.
3. MODE Key - Exits the current function and returns to the
previous menu. Press MODE instead of ENTER to void any
data input or feature selection. Pressing MODE for more than
2 seconds displays telescope status.
4. GO TO Key - Moves the telescope to selected objects or
coordinates.
5. Arrow Keys - Moves the telescope in any of four directions.
When data is entered, the arrow keys move the screen cursor.
6. Number Keys - Enters numeric data. When not used to enter
data, the number keys select telescope motor speeds (1 is
slowest, 9 is fastest).
Note: While the audio descriptions are playing, the “ 7”
& “9” keys adjust the speaker volume. Press “ 7” to
decrease the volume. Press “9” to increase the volume.
7. “0” Key - Enters data or turns the Utility Light on and off.
8. Scroll Up Key - Views menu options one entry at a time.
During a moving message, this key increases message speed.
9. Scroll Down Key -Views menu options one entry at a time.
During a moving message, this key decreases message speed.
10. “?” Key: When audio is playing the “?” key stops the audio, if
a second audio file is available, pressing the “?” key skips to
the next audio file.
When audio is not pla
ying, the “?” key accesses the Help file.
Help provides on-screen information on how to accomplish
whatever task is currently active. Hold down the “?” key and
then follow the prompts on the display to access details of
AudioStar functions in the Help feature. The Help system is
essentially an on-screen instruction manual. If you have a
question about an AudioStar operation, e.g., INITIALIZATION,
ALIGNMENT, etc., hold down the “?” key and follow the
directions that scroll on the second line of the LCD screen.
When a word appears in [brackets], press “ENTER” to
access the AudioStar Glossary. A definition or more detailed
information is displayed. Press “MODE” to return to the
scrolling AudioStar Help display. When satisfied with the Help
provided, press “MODE” to return to the original screen and
continue with the chosen procedure.
11. Coil Cord Port - Connects the coil cord (13, Fig. 1a) to
AudioStar.
12. Serial Port - RS-232 cable port to AudioStar.
13. Coil Cord - Connects between AudioStar and the telescope.
14. Utility Light - Illuminates objects such as a watch or star chart.
Pressing the “0” key turns the utility light on and off.
15. Speaker Opening: Built-in speaker plays Astronomer Inside
audio content (15, Fig. 1b).
16. Hanger: Allows the handbox to be conveniently hung onto the
telescope, for easy access and storage.
WARNING: Never use AudioStar to move a telescope to look
at the Sun! Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant
and irreversible damage to your eye. Eye damage is often
painless, so there is no warning to the observer that damage
has occurred until it is too late. Do not point a telescope or its
viewfinder at or near the Sun. Do not look through a telescope
or its viewfinder as it is moving. Children should always have
adult supervision while observing.
