Meade LX90-ACF Advanced Coma-Free, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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D. Auxiliary (AUX) Port (2) : Provides connection for Meade accessories. See
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
, page 42.
E. 12v Power Connector : Provides connection so that the telescope assembly may
be powered from either a 12v DC auto cigarette light plug or from a standard
115v AC home outlet using optionally available 25' power cords.
AutoStar : See page 10 for a description of AutoStar’s features.
Dust Cover : Gently pry the dust cover from the front lens of the telescope.
NOTE: The dust cover should be replaced after each observing session and the
power turned off to the telescope. Verify that any dew that might have collected
during the observing session has evaporated prior to replacing the dust cover.
Battery Compartments : Insert four (user-supplied) C-cell batteries in each compartment
(eight batteries total).
Handbox Holder (refer to Figs. 1B and 1C below) : Holds the AutoStar handbox in a
convenient position on the telescope fork arm handles.
Viewfinder : A low-power, wide-field sighting scope with crosshairs that enable easy
centering of objects in the telescope eyepiece.
Viewfinder Alignment Screws : Use these screws to adjust the alignment of the
viewfinder. See
ALIGNING THE VIEWFINDER
, page 15.
Bubble/Compass Level : ( Fig. 1A ) Compass will assist you in finding North, bubble level
can be used to level the telescope when setting the Home Position.
To Attach the Handbox Holder:
1. Remove the handbox holder from the plastic bag.
2. If necessary, loosen the lock knob ( Fig. 1B, 1 ) and place the clamp ( Fig. 1b, 2 ) on either
one of the LX90 fork arm handles. Tighten the lock knob to a firm feel.
3 Slide the AutoStar handbox into the holder ( Fig. 1b, 3 and Fig 1c ). You may also snap the
handbox into the holder: Slide one side of the handbox into the holder and then firmly press
the other side of the handbox into the holder until it snaps in place.
4. Adjust the tilt of of the holder by loosening the lock knob ( Fig. 1b, 1 ) and then moving the
holder clamp to the desired angle. Retighten the lock knob.
Fig. 1c: Handbox holder attached to
fork arm handle. Adjust holder to a
convenient tilt.
Fig. 1b: Handbox holder: (1) Lock
knob; (2) Clamp; (3) Holder.
2)
Fig. 1a: Bubble level/Compass
2)