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RCX400: YOUR PERSONAL
WINDOW TO THE UNIVERSE
The Meade RCX400 models are extremely versatile, high-resolution telescopes. With
high-precision optics, pushbutton controls, precise GPS alignment, true-level and
North electronic sensors, automatic tracking of celestial objects, periodic error
correction f
or both axes, and a library of 145,000+ objects in the AutoStar II data base,
the
RCX400 models offer observatory-level performance.
Obser
ve the feather structure of an eagle from 50 yards or split a difficult double star.
Focus beyond the Solar System on ancient star clusters, remote galaxies, and stars
recently disco
vered to have planets orbiting about them. Meade
RCX400 telescopes
are capable of meeting the requirements of the most demanding advanced observer.
B Eyepiece: Place the 2”, 6-element UltraWide 24mm eyepiece into the diagonal
mirror (
3, Fig. 1a) and tighten in place with the diagonal mirror’s thumbscrew (2,
Fig. 1a
). The eyepiece determines the magnification of the image collected in the
optical tube.
C 2" Diagonal Mirror and Eyepiece Thumbscrew: Provides a more comfortable
right angle viewing position. The eyepiece thumbscrew tightens the eyepiece (
1,
Fig. 1a
) in place. Tighten to a firm feel only.
D Rear Cell P
ort and 2” Visual Back:
The visual bac
k threads onto the rear cell.
The diagonal mirror slides into the visual back and is secured by the visual back
thumbscrew.
E Base Computer Control Panel (see j):
A.
ON/OFF Switch: Turns both computer control panels and AutoStar II
ON or OFF. The red power indicator LED next to the switch illuminates
when power is supplied to the panel and the AutoStar II handbox.
B.
12vDC In: Provides a connection so that the telescope assembly may
be powered from a standard 115v AC home outlet using the optional
RCX AC Wall Adapter with Cable or the optional 12v DC #607 Cigarette
Lighter Adapter. See
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES, pages 48 - 50.
C.
12vDC Out: Use the 12vDC output to power telescope accessories.
This port may be turned on or off with the Aux Port Power option in the
Utilities menu. On is the default value.
D.
USB 2.0 High Speed Port: Provides a connection for a USB 2.0
device. This port is typically used to connect to a PC.
E.
AUX Port: Provides connection for current Meade accessories. See
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES, pages 48 - 50.
F.
Handbox (HBX) Port: Plug the AutoStar II coil cord into this port.
Impor
tant Note:
Although both the Base Computer Control P
anel and
the OTA Computer Control Panel include an HBX port, only one hand-
bo
x ma
ybe be plugged in at a time;
you cannot plug handboxes into
both ports at the same time.
G. Serial Port: Provides connection with a PC and for current and future
Meade accessories. Your PC can control your
RCX400 telescope using
serial commands. Go to the Meade website (www.meade.com) to
download the latest serial commands and device pinouts.
Important Note: Although both the Base Computer Control Panel and
the O
TA Computer Control Panel include a serial port, only one may be
used at a time; you cannot plug into both ports at the same time.
F Handles: Use to lift optical tube assemb
ly or to rotate the telescope when
attached to the tripod. Attach the AutoStar II handbox holder to one of the han-
dles (
5, Fig. 1a).
G Left Fork Arm: The left side of the heavy-duty mount that holds the optical tube
securely in place (see
1%).
H Battery Compartments: Insert four user-supplied C-cell batteries into each com-
par
tment (one compar
tment on each f
or
k ar
m;
eight batter
ies total).
I Right Ascension (R.A.) Slo
w-Motion Control:
Mak
e fine adjustments in the Right
Ascension, i.e., the horizontal axis, by turning this control with the R.A. Lock (see
Caution:
Using products other than
standard Meade accessories
may cause damage to the
telescope’s internal electron-
ics and may void the Meade
warranty.
B Want to learn more
about the eyepieces
available for your
RCX400 telescope?
See OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
, pages
48, 49, and 50.
i W
ant to lear
n more
about the
Right
Ascension and
Declination setting
circles
? See page 57.
b Want to learn more
about
focusing your
telescope? See page
19.
h Want to learn how to
install the batteries?
See page 16.
- Instruction Manual 1
- Focusing the Telescope 2
- CONTENTS 3
- QUICK-START GUIDE 4
- Assemble Your Tripod 4
- STEP 6: P 5
- QUICK-START GUIDE {CONTINUED} 6
- Point, Focus and Observe 7
- TELESCOPE FEATURES 8
- RCX400: YOUR PERSONAL 10
- WINDOW TO THE UNIVERSE 10
- 1@) to the 12
- RCX400 TIPS 15
- GETTING STARTED 16
- Aligning the Viewfinder 18
- OBSERVING 19
- Terrestrial Observing 21
- Slew Speeds 21
- Observe the Moon 22
- Astronomical Observing 22
- Go To Saturn 24
- Using the Guided Tour 24
- The Global Positioning System 25
- Detecting True Level 25
- Finding True North 25
- RCX400 INFO 25
- BASIC AUTOSTAR II 26
- Example of Locating a menu 27
- Navigating Autostar II 27
- AUTOSTAR II's MENUS 28
- Object Menu 29
- Event Menu 30
- Glossary Menu 31
- Utilities Menu 31
- Setup Menu 32
- Look into the Future 32
- PARK POSITION (see above) 33
- PERIODIC ERROR COR 34
- Table 1: Time Zone Shift 35
- Calculations are for standard 35
- "Hot Button" Menus 36
- ADVANCED AUTOSTAR II FEATURES 37
- Creating User Objects 38
- Observing Satellites 39
- Landmarks 39
- Identify 40
- Alternate Alt/Az Alignments 42
- Initialize Autostar II 42
- Easy (Two-Star) Alignment 42
- Two-Star Alt/Az Alignment 42
- One-Star Alt/Az Alignment 43
- Periodic Error Correction 44
- PHOTOGRAPHY 45
- OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 48
- Star Charts 50
- MAINTENANCE 51
- RCX400 models is performed 52
- Inspecting the Optics 53
- Meade Customer Service 53
- TELESCOPE SPECIFICATIONS 54
- AUTOSTAR II SPECIFICATIONS 56
- APPENDIX A: EQUATORIAL 57
- (POLAR) ALIGNMENT 57
- Equatorial Wedge 58
- Precise Polar Alignment 60
- APPENDIX B: LATITUDE CHART 62
- APPENDIX C: CREATE 63
- YOUR OWN GUIDED TOUR 63
- Further Study 67
- APPENDIX E: THE MOON MENU 68
- APPENDIX F: 69
- Smart Mount 69
- SMART MOUNT 70
- APPENDIX G: 71
- 16" RCX400 71
- Fifth bolt 73
- Connector 73
- BASIC ASTRONOMY 74
- MEADE LIMITED WARRANTY 76
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