Meade Tripod LX600-ACF 14 inch User Manual - Page 32

AutoASuttaorSt#a4r9I7I HOApeNrDatBiOonX Utilities Menu The Utilities menu provides access to several extra features within Autostar II, including a countdown timer and an alarm. The Utilities functions include: StarLock: Provides the ability to control the StarLock system • Turn StarLock guiding on and off. Enable and disable StarLock High Precision Pointing • Monitor StarLock guiding corrections • Set Guide Aggresiveness • Train SmartDrive with StarLock RA PEC: Allows you to turn on or off RA Periodic Error Correction. Timer: Selects a countdown timer. This feature is useful for functions such as astrophotography and tracking satellites. To use the Timer, press ENTER, then choose "Set" or "Start/Stop." • Set: Enter the time to be counted down, in hours, minutes, and seconds, then press ENTER. • Start/Stop: Activates the timer set previously. Use the Scroll keys to toggle between ON and OFF. When ON is displayed, press ENTER to activate the timer. When the timer runs out, four beeps sound and the timer is deactivated. Alarm: Selects a time for an alarm signal to sound as a reminder. To use the Alarm, press ENTER, then choose "Set" or "Start/ Stop." • Set: Enter the time of day for the alarm to sound, in hours, minutes, and seconds, then press ENTER. • Start/Stop: Activates the alarm set previously. Use the Scroll keys to toggle between ON and OFF. When ON is displayed, press ENTER to activate the alarm. When the alarm time arrives, Autostar II beeps. Press ENTER to deactivate the alarm. Eyepiece Calc: Calculates information about an eyepiece for the specific telescope to which Autostar II is connected. • Field of View: Scroll through a list of available eyepieces. When an eyepiece is selected, the field of view is calculated. • Magnification: Scroll through a list of available eyepieces. When an eyepiece is selected, the magnification is calculated. • Suggest: Autostar II calculates and suggests the best eyepiece for viewing, based on the telescope and the object being viewed. Brightest Star: Gives you a choice of Autostar displaying "CTR Bright Star" or identifying the star by name during alignment. Contrast Adj: Adjusts the contrast of the display using the Scroll keys. When complete, press ENTER. Panel Light: Allows you to turn off LED panel light. Aux Port Power: Allows you turn off and on the 12v DC OUT power port. Beep: Turns the beep alerts on or off. Park Scope: Designed for a telescope that is not moved between observing sessions. Align the telescope one time, then use this function to park the telescope. The next time it is powered up, pressing ENTER causes the telescope to move to its predetermined Park position. Once parked, the screen prompts to turn off p Note: When the "Park Scope" option is chosen and the display prompts you to turn off the telescope's power, Autostar II is unable to be returned to operation without turning the power off and then back on. Setup Menu There are numerous other features available within the Setup menu, including: Align: Lets you choose a method of alignment. Align on Home: If Calibrate Home has been performed and the telescope has not been moved since last used, power up your telescope and select this menu to return the previously calibrated home position. In other words, the telescope is fully aligned according to the setting that were stored in Autostar II's memory during the Calibrate Home procedure. See Calibrate Home, page 33, for more information. Drift Align: Use this to fine tune your polar alignment. See page 43, Polar Drift Alignment. Telescope: Accesses several options, including: • Mount: Choose between alt-az and polar modes of operation. • Telescope Model: Allows you to select the type of OTA mounted on LX600. • Focal Length: Displays the focal length of the selected telescope. • Max Slew Rate: Sets the upper limit for the slew 32