iOptron G-R80 ユーザーズマニュアル

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4. Getting Started 
In order to experience the full GOTO 
capability of GOTONOVA technology, it is 
very important to set up the mount correctly 
before observation.  
4.1. Level and Align the Mount 
4.1.1. Level the Mount.  
Leveling is critical for a good GOTO and 
tracking accuracy. 
Level the mount by observing the bubble 
(shown) on the base of the mount by 
adjusting tripod legs. The bubble should be 
in the center of the circle. It is also 
recommended to use additional levelers 
(such as a torpedo leveler) to assure 
precise leveling. Turn the mount around by 
pressing  ► or ◄ button to make sure it is 
always leveled.  
4.1.2. Initial Positions  
Each time the mount is turned on, the 
default position is Park Position, i.e.,its 
altitude is 90º0.0’ and azimuth is 180º0.0’, 
which means the “SOUTH” mark is pointing 
to south and the telescope is pointing 
straight up at the zenith. To set the Park 
Position, you can do one of the following: 
1.  Align the mount to south by turning the 
mount so that the South mark facing 
south. An additional compass is needed. 
Unlock the altitude lock (#4) and rotate 
the telescope to point straight up at the 
Zenith. A torpedo level may help. Make 
sure the mount is leveled. Then turn the 
mount power on. 
or 
2.  Turn the mount power on. Press the 
SPEED button to select a slew speed 
(MAX for fast slew and 2X for fine 
tuning). Turn the SOUTH mark pointing 
to south using ► or ◄ button. An 
additional compass may be needed. 
Rotate the telescope point to the zenith 
using  ▲ or ▼ button. A torpedo level 
may help. Then turn the mount power 
off and turn it on. Or you can press 
MENU, scroll down to “Set Telescope 
Coord.”, press ENTER. The default 
number is “Alt: 90º00.0’ and Azi: 
180º00.0’”. Press ENTER to complete 
the initialization. 
 
4.2. Setting Up the Mount 
A SmartStar-G 
is equipped with 
a GPS receiver, 
which will 
receive the local 
time, longitude 
and latitude 
information from 
a satellite after the link is established. 
However, manual input is still needed for 
time zone and Daylight Saving setting. 
A clear sky outside is needed for GPS to 
communicate well with the satellites. 
 
4.2.1. Set Up Time and Site 
Press MENU button, from the main menu, 
scroll down and select “Set up controller” 
 
Select and slew 
Land Objects 
Sync. to target 
Electronic focuser 
Set up controller 
Align 
User Object List 
Watch List 
1) South 
2) Up 
Alt lock (#4)