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Erasing a set Mount Position for cruise Modes
If you want to permanently erase a cruise mode position that
has already been set:
1. Return the mount to its home cruise position.
2. Turn the power off and then turn it back on again.
3. Hold down the "SET" button and press the numeric key cor-
responding to the position you want to erase.
The mount will recognize that you have erased the previously
set position, and will bypass this position during subsequent
cruise mode operation.
using "cruise and shoot" Mode
If you attach a digital camera with a shutter release jack to your
telescope, or directly to the TeleTrack mount, you can utilize
the shutter release feature of the "cruise and shoot" mode. To
electronically connect your camera to the TeleTrack, plug one
end of the included snap cable into the snap cable jack on the
TeleTrack mount (see Figure 4), then plug the other end of the
cable into your camera's shutter release jack (see Figure 9).
Camera
SNAP Cable
Figure 9.
Connecting a Camera to the TeleTrack Mount
Once you have connected your camera to the mount's SNAP
cable jack, press the "SET" and "GO" buttons simultaneously
to initiate "cruise and shoot" mode. The TeleTrack mount will
automatically slew to all of the pre-set positions (starting with
position 1) pausing briefly (approximately 15 seconds) at each
position to trigger the shutter release of your camera.
While in "cruise and shoot" mode, the "SET" and "GO" buttons
will remain illuminated as the mount slews to your pre-set posi-
tions. The numerical button of the pre-set position will blink as
the mount slews to it. "Cruise and shoot" mode will repeat its
cycle after approximately 3 minutes. You can bypass this wait-
ing period by pressing the "FAST" speed button.
using "cruise and record" Mode
If you attach a camcorder to your telescope, or directly to the
TeleTrack mount, you can utilize the "cruise and record" mode.
Press both the "GO" and "DOWN" buttons simultaneously to
initiate "cruise and record" mode. The TeleTrack mount will
automatically slew to all of the pre-set positions (starting with
position 1) and pause very briefly (approximately 3 seconds) at
each position. The "GO" and "DOWN" buttons will remain illu-
minated while in "cruise and record" mode and the numerical
button of the pre-set position will blink as the mount slews to
it. "Cruise and record" mode will repeat its cycle until stopped
with the hand controller.
cancelling cruise Modes
To cancel any of the cruise modes or to stop movement of
the mount during cruise modes, press both the "RIGHT" and
"DOWN" directional buttons simultaneously. The mount will
stop all movement and the current slew speed button will illu-
minate steadily.
6. care and cleaning of the
teletrack Mount
If your TeleTrack mount accumulates dew while operating, dry
it completely with a soft cloth after use. Clean the mount with
mild household detergent and a soft cloth. The jacks can be
kept free of dust using a blower bulb or a canister of com-
pressed air.
Fork Arm Head
Keep the mount in a clean and dry environment when not in
use. Do not store the mount outdoors.
To prevent damage, we recommend removing your telescope
SNAP Cable
or optical instrument from the mount when transporting.
Jack
7. technical specifications
Mount:
Tripod:
Weight (fully assembled): 9 lbs.
Power requirements:
Slew speeds:
Sidereal tracking
operation:
Altazimuth, electronic slewing for
both axes of motion, sidereal track-
ing
Aluminum, minimum height 20.5",
maximum height 54.5"
12 volts DC nominal, 750mA maxi-
mum current draw, tip positive, can
run off of 8x internal AA batteries
800x/64x/32x sidereal rate, 8x/4x/
1x sidereal rate with sidereal track-
ing activated
Northern or Southern Hemisphere
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