Setting Up The Hand Controller; Set Up Time Zone - iOptron SmartStarMiniTower II Instruction Manual

control. Then turn off the power. Note: Do not put the compass directly on top of the mount. The
motor parts of the mount could affect the pointing accuracy of the compass.
Point to Zenith. Unlock the altitude clutch lock (#12) and rotate the telescope to point up
directed at the Zenith. A torpedo level may help.
Once it is straight re-tighten the altitude lock to make sure OTA is secure and will not spin.

4.3. Setting Up the Hand Controller

A MiniTower II equips with a GPS receiver, which will receive the local time, longitude and
latitude information from satellites 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.

4.3.1. Set Up Time Zone

Press MENU button, from the main menu, scroll down and select "Set up controller"
Select and slew
Sync. to target
Electronic focuser
Set up controller
Align
PEC option
Set up Tracking
User objects
Press ENTER. Scroll down and select "Set up site"
Set up Local Time
Set up site
Set N/S hemisphere
Set display contrast
Set Eyepiece light
Set Backlight
Set anti-backlash
Set Key Beep
Press ENTER. The longitude and latitude coordinates will be updated when the GPS picks up
satellite signals. "W/E" means west/east hemisphere; "N/S" means northern/southern
hemisphere; "d" means degree; "m" means minute; and "s" means second.
Set up site info:
Longitude:
W071d27m47s
Latitude:
N42d15m40s
300 Min. behind
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