iOptron SmartStar 8604 - Manual

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Quick Start Guide
SmartStar
®
A Series Systems
(8600, 8602, 8603, and 8604)
Step 1. Preparing the Tripod
1. Extend tripod legs to full
extension.
2. Slide tray on bottom of shaft
(#7). Then screw on round
black knob (#9).
Step 2. Attaching the Mount
1. Raise wedge plate on the tripod by turning two tilt
locks (12);
2. Attach mount to wedge plate using supplied azimuth
lock screw (10).
3. lower wedge plate to it’s lowest position by turning the
upper tilt lock upward while lightly push the mount
down. Secure the mount by tightening the lower lock.
Step 3a. Installing Batteries
Note: you may use 8 AA batteries (Step 3a and 3b) or the AC
adaptor (Step 5) to operate the mount.
Carefully remove the battery compartment cover (shown)
open. Gently pull the battery holder out of the
compartment
(see photo in Step 3b) to avoid breaking the
attached wires.
Step 3b.
Insert 8 AA batteries
(not included) in the holder. Refer to the
diagram on the holder to orient the batteries properly. Replace
the holder back into the battery compartment and replace the
lid.
For reference: the battery pack fits in with wires on the bottom right
(See arrow in photo). Use only fresh batteries. Using/mixing old or low
batteries may cause error messages.
Step 4. Attaching Telescope
Attach telescope to mount using dovetail lock knob (#2).
(Picture shows 80mm refractor. However all scopes will attach in
the same manner.)
#2 knob