Meade ETX Astro Telescope/ETX Spotting Scope Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 4)

Remove the ETX from its packaging and place it on a

sturdy surface. Place the eyepiece (A) and viewfinder

(B) into their appropriate positions on the telescope

and tighten their respective attachment screws to a

firm feel only.

Securely place the ETX on its side and remove the

battery compartment cover (C) from the underside of

the drive base. Insert eight (user-supplied) AA-size

batteries into the battery compartment (D) in the

proper orientation. Replace the cover and return the

telescope to an upright position.

Verify that the Computer Control panel power switch (E)

is in the

OFF position. Remove the Electronic Controller

(F) from the packing materials and plug it into the HBX

port (G). Tighten the vertical and horizontal locks (6 and

9, Fig. 1) and then remove the dust cover (19, Fig. 1)

from the end of the telescope tube.

Slide the Power Switch (E) on the Computer Control

panel to the

ON position. The lights flicker on the

Electronic Controller. Press any key and the motors

briefly move the telescope. The Electronic Controller is

now operational.

Use the Electronic Controller Arrow keys (H) to move

the telescope up, down, left, and/or right. To change

the telescope’s slew speed, press the

SPEED key (I).

The indicator lights signify the speed, with the upper

light showing the highest speed. Each press slows the

speed down one level, then cycles back to the highest

speed.

Sight along the side of the telescope’s main tube to

locate an object. Practice using the Electronic

Controller Arrow keys to center an object in the

telescope’s field of view. Use the telescope’s focus

knob (8, Fig. 1) to bring the object into focus.

QUICK-START GUIDE

Slew Speed:

Fast

Medium

Moderate

Slow

NOTE: The

telescope has

rotational hard

stops in the

horizontal and

vertical axes to

prevent damage to

the telescope. See

page 6, for more

information.

NOTE: Before

observing, verify

that the flip-mirror

control (14, Fig. 1)

is in the “up”

position. See FLIP-

MIRROR CONTROL

page 7, for more

information.

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