iOptron SkyGuider pro Instruction Manual page 22

Set Observation Site Coordinate
The third and fourth lines display the longitude and latitude coordinates, respectively. "W/E"
means western/eastern hemisphere; "N/S" means northern/southern hemisphere; "d" means degree;
"m" means minute; and "s" means second.
Press ◄ or ► key to move the cursor and using ▲ or ▼ key to toggle between "W" and "E",
"N" and "S", using number key to change the numbers. It is always a good idea to do your home work
to get the GPS coordinates before traveling to a new observation site.
The site coordinates information can be found from your smart phone, GPS receiver or via the
internet. Site information in decimal format can be converted into d:m:s format by multiplying the
decimal numbers by 60. For example, N47.53 can be changed to N47º31'48": 47.53º = 47º +0.53º,
0.53º=0.53x60'=31.8', 0.8'=0.8x60"=48". Therefore, 47.53º=47º31'48" or 47d31m48s.
Set Daylight Saving Time
Keep moving the cursor by pressing ► key after setting the coordinate until it moves on DST
section. Change the DST to "N" or "Y" accordingly.
Select N/S Hemisphere
If the polar axis is aligned to the North Celestial Pole, then set the mount to Northern
Hemisphere. If the polar axis is pointing to the South Celestial Pole, set the mount to Southern
Hemisphere. Press the ◄ or ► key to move the cursor and use the ▲ or ▼ key to toggle between
"Northern Hemisphere" and "Southern Hemisphere".
As an example, select Northern Hemisphere if you are located in US and press ENTER to go
back to the main menu.
The time and site information will be stored inside the hand controller's memory chip. If you
are not traveling to another observation site, they do not need to be changed.
B. Set Beep
The Hand Controller allows a user to turn off the beep partially, or even go to a silent mode.
To change this setting press MENU => "Settings" => "Set Beep",
Set Up Time and Site
Set Beep
Set Display
Set Tracking Rate
Select one of three available modes:
"Always On" – a beep will be heard on each button operation or mount movement;
"On but Keyboard" – a beep will be heard only when the mount is slewing to the object or
there is a warning message;
"Always Off" – all sounds will be turned off, including the SUN warning message.
C. Set Display
Use the arrow keys to adjust LCD display contrast (LCD contrast), LCD backlight intensity
(LCD light), and keypad's backlight intensity (Key light).
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