iOptron 8504 Telescope User Manual


 
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Delete All Data
Use or button to move the cursor to
“Delete All Data” line, and press ENTER.
Press ENTER to confirm the deletion.
Press BACK to back to main menu.
5.4. Sync to Target
This operation will match the telescope's
current coordinates to Target Right
Ascension and Declination. After slew to an
object, move the cursor to “Sync to Target”
and press ENTER. Follow the screen to do
the sync. Using this function can improve
the GOTO accuracy in nearby sky. Multiple
syncs can be performed if needed.
“Sync to Target” will only work after “Select
and slew” was performed. You may need
using SPEED key to change the slewing
speed to make the centering procedure
easier. A default slew speed is 2X.
5.5. Set Up Controller
5.5.1. Set Up Time and Site
Please refer to section 4.2.
5.5.2. Set Display Info
Adjust LCD Contrast
Use arrow keys to adjust LCD display
contrast. Press ENTER.
LCD Back Light.
Use arrow keys to adjust LCD screen back
light intensity. Press ENTER.
Keypad Backlight.
Use arrow keys to adjust keypad backlight.
Press ENTER.
5.5.3. Set Key Beep
Turn the key beep on/off.
5.5.4. Reset All
Reset all settings to factory default data.
5.6. Align
This function is used for align the telescope.
Before star alignment, please make sure the
mount is well leveled. The system also
provides “One Star Align” and “Two Star
Align”. Either one can be selected for
telescope alignment.
5.6.1. One Star Align
From the main menu, select “Align”. Select
“One Star Align” and press ENTER. Three
most popular objects, such as Moon, a
planet or a bright star that are above the
horizon will be provided for selection. Use
or button to select an alignment star
and press ENTER. Then manually slew the
telescope to the object and center the object
in your eyepiece using or key.
Press SPEED button to adjust the slew
speed. Then press ENTER to complete the
alignment. Or press the BACK key to cancel
the process.
LCD Back Light
LCD Back Light
Adjust LCD Contrast