iOptron SMARTSTAR IEQ75-GTTM - Manual (Page 18)

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4. Getting Started
In order to experience the full GOTO capability of GoToNova technology it is very important to set up
the mount correctly before observation.
4.1. Setup the Mount and Polar Alignment
Setup and polar alignment your iEQ75-GT mount according to Section 2.5. The default position for
the mount is the Zero Position, as shown in Figure 15, when the mount is powered on: the counterweight
shaft is pointing to ground, telescope is at the highest position with its axis parallel to the polar axis and the
telescope is pointing to the North Celestial Pole.
4.2. Manual Operation of the Mount
You may observe astronomical objects using the arrow keys of a GoToNova hand controller.
Flip the I/O switch on the telescope mount to turn on the mount. Use ►,◄,▼ or ▲ buttons to point
the telescope to the desired object. Use the number keys to change the slewing speed. Then press STOP/0
button to start tracking.
4.3. Setting Up the Hand Controller
The iEQ75-GT is equipped with a GPS receiver, which will receive the local time, longitude and
latitude information from satellites after the link is established. A clear sky outside is needed for the GPS to
establish its link with the satellites.
4.3.1. Set Up Local Time
Press MENU button, from the main menu, scroll down and select “Set up controller”
Press ENTER and select “Set up local Time”
Press ENTER.
The time will be updated automatically when the GPS has picked up a signal. You also can manually
input the time information in case GPS does not function. Use the ◄ or ► key to move the cursor and use
Select and slew
Sync. to target
Electronic focuser
Set up controller
Align
PEC option
Set up Tracking
User objects
Set up Local Time
Set up Observ. site
Set N/S hemisphere
Set display contrast
Set Eyepiece light
Set Backlight
Set Backlash Value
Set Key Beep
Set local time:
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