BASIC OPERATIONS
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It is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the basic operations of the SynGuider
indoors before going out under the dark sky.
Option 1
: The SynGuider can be threaded onto a telescope with a M42 thread adapter. Gener-
ally, this installation method provides the most secure connection. It is best suited for the guide
scope equipped with a finderscope or a red dot finder.
Option 2
: Install the M42-to-1.25 adapter to the main body of the autoguider, and then insert and
lock the autoguider into the 1.25 inch eyepiece holder on the guide scope. This installation
method is suitable for using a par-focal eyepiece to search for a guide star due to its convenience
in exchanging the SynGuider for an eyepiece.
ATTACHING SYNGUIDER TO A GUIDE SCOPE
There are two ways to install the SynGuider on a guide scope:
CONNECTING CABLES
Plug the hand pad into the 8 pin RJ-45 connector on the main body of the autoguider.
Plug one end of the guiding cable into the autoguider port on the autoguider and the other end
into the equatorial mount. Plug in the battery case or the power supply of your choice.
READING THE LCD DISPLAY
The LCD display is divided into two zones. The left half of the LCD screen displays text informa-
tion, such as the menu, data and the status of the device. The right half of the LCD screen displays
the image captured by the optical sensor. In the screen, stars are represented by dots.
