iOptron 8603 and 8604 ユーザーズマニュアル

 
 

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In order to experience the full GOTO capability of GoToNova technology, it is very 

important to set up the mount correctly before observation.  

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.  

Each time the mount is turned on, the default 

position is Park Position. For the A/A operation mode, its 
altitude is 90º 00’ 00” and azimuth is 180º 00’ 00”, 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: 

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. Retighten the altitude lock. 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 1X 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.  

 

A SmartStar Cube-A 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. 

 

1) South

2) Up

Alt lock (#4)