Meade RCX400TM Instruction Manual

36, 36 "Hot Button" Menus Two menus, six object libraries and two functions can be accessed directly using the Number k eys (commonly referred to as "hot buttons"). The two functions, the Speed mode and the Utility light are described earlier in the manual. Focus Control Menu…

60, 60 ting circle and slightly loosen the two bolts located under the knob. Now turn the circle unit until it reads 89.2°, the Declination of Polaris. Then tighten down the two bolts and replace the kn urled knob. Should you wish to use the manual setting circles, the R.A. setting circl…

8, 8 TELESCOPE FEATURES Fig. 1a: The RCX400 Telescope; Dec. Setting Circle (inset). B d f e g h i j 1) 1! 1@ 1# 1$ 1% 1^ 1& 1* 1( 2) 2! eyepiece c diagonal mirror rear cell and 2” visual back OTA control panel left fork arm battery compartments R.A. slow motion control Base control panel …

30, 30 Identify: An exciting feature for an observer who wants to scan the night sky and start exploring. After the telescope has been properly aligned, use the Autostar II Arrow keys to move about in the sky. Then follow this procedure: Important Note: Only use the Arrow keys to mov…

23, Meade RCX400TM 23 4. Autostar II initializes the Smart Drive if "On" has been previously chosen from both the R.A. and Dec. PEC menus in the "Setup: Telescope" menu (the very first time the system is tur ned on, the Smart Drive feature will not be enabled). Once "On" is chosen, Autost…

47, • Magic Eye software-assisted focusing. • Automatic and manual exposure control from .001 to 15 seconds (up to 450x longer than web cams). • Automatically takes multiple exposures. The AutoStar Suite Software includes powerful tools to help you get the most from your Meade RCX…