Introduction; Initializing Audiostar - Meade AudioStar Instruction Manual

Introduction

This manual describes applications of the AudioStar Computer
Controller with various models of Meade telescopes:
AudioStar assists the observer with a large variety of features,
including:
• Astronomer Inside™ audio content. Listen through its built-in
speaker as it tells you fun and informative descriptions of
over 500 night sky objects as you actually view them in the
eyepiece.
• Control the movement of the telescope to locate terrestrial and
astronomical objects.
• Catalog of events (e.g., Moon phases, meteor showers, etc.).
• Guided tours of the best objects based on date and location.
• AudioStar's database includes over 30,000 astronomical
objects.
• A glossary of over 90 descriptions and definitions.
• A built in Help function by pressing the "?" key.
• Utilities including eyepiece magnification, alarms, battery
monitor, power saving functions, and more.
• Connect to a computer to remotely control the telescope.
This Instruction Manual begins by explaining the operation of
AudioStar in sequence from turning on power to locating the first
object in the sky. The telescope and manual should be used together
to complete this important series of operations. The balance of the
manual is a reference for additional functions.
The first time AudioStar power is applied, additional activities are
required. Pick a comfortable location and take the time necessary to
read each step carefully. When viewing is required, move to an open
area outside and continue operation.
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Initializing AudioStar

This section describes how to initialize AudioStar. Perform this
procedure the first time you use AudioStar or after performing a
Reset. AudioStar will ask you to enter the current time and date
and to choose your observing location and you telescope's model
number from the list it displays.
1. Tighten the vertical and horizontal locks.
2. Make sure that AudioStar is connected to the HBX port of the
telescope's computer control panel.
3. Flip the telescope power switch to the ON position.
4. The AudioStar screen displays a copyright message, followed
by a short beep. The screen then displays "WELCOME TO
AUDIOSTAR". The next screen asks you choose one of two
languages. Press either of the two scroll keys (Fig. 1a, #7) to
toggle between the two choices. Press the "ENTER" button to
make your selection. Note that the default language is English.
This prompt will occur only during an initial start-up, or after
resetting the handbox. Then AudioStar takes a few moments
to start you the system.
Copyright Screen Language Screen