Electric Focuser; Set Up Controller; Set Up Local Time; Set Up Site - iOptron SmartStar Instruction Manual

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5.4. Electric Focuser

If you have an electric focuser in your system and it is supported by GOTONOVA, use
this option to adjust the focuser. Use ◄► for coarse tuning and ▼▲ for fine tuning.
Refer to your Electric Focuser operation manual for detailed instruction.

5.5. Set Up Controller

5.5.1. Set Up Local Time

Refer to 4.2.2.

5.5.2. Set Up Site

Refer to 4.2.1.

5.5.3. Set N/S Hemisphere

Set north or south hemisphere.

5.5.4. Set Display Contrast

Use arrow keys to adjust LCD display contrast.

5.5.5. Set Eyepiece Light

If you have an illuminated-reticule eyepiece or illuminated polar scope, and it is
supported by GOTONOVA hand controller-- use this option to adjust the light intensity.

5.5.6. Set Backlight

Adjust LCD and keypad backlight.

5.5.7. Set Anti-backlash

Use Array Keys to move the cursor and Number Keys to change the number. 0 is
suggested for Alt/Azi mount. For an EQ mount, the default setting is 150 for both DEC and R.A.

5.5.8. Set Key Beep

Turn the key beep on/off.

5.5.9. Set Mount Type

Although MiniTower is an Alt/Azi mount the controller can be used for either Equatorial
Mount or Alt/Azi Mount. This command changes between the two positons (EQ and AltAz).
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