iOptron 8604 Manuale Utente

Quick Start Guide

SmartStar

A Series Systems

(8600, 8602, 8603, and 8604)

Step 1. Preparing the Tripod

1. Extend tripod legs to full

extension.

2. Slide tray on bottom of shaft

(#7). Then screw on round
black knob (#9).

Step 2. Attaching the Mount

1. Raise wedge plate on the tripod by turning two tilt

locks (12);

2. Attach mount to wedge plate using supplied azimuth

lock screw (10).

3. lower wedge plate to it’s lowest position by turning the

upper tilt lock upward while lightly push the mount
down. Secure the mount by tightening the lower lock.

Step 3a.

Installing Batteries

Note: you may use 8 AA batteries (Step 3) or the AC adaptor
(Step 5) to operate the mount.

Pull the batteries compartment cover (shown) open.

Gently pull the batteries holder (shown next) out of the
compartment to avoid breaking the attached wires.

Step 3b.
Insert 8 AA batteries

(not included)

in the holder. Refer to the

diagram on the holder to orient the batteries properly. Replace
the holder back into the battery compartment and replace the
lid.

For reference: the battery pack fits in with wires on the bottom
right

(See arrow in photo)

. Use only fresh batteries. Using/mixing

old or low batteries may cause error messages.

Step 4.

Attaching Telescope

Attach telescope to mount using dovetail lock knob (#2).

(Picture shows 80mm refractor. However all scopes will attach in
the same manner.)

#2 knob