Meade DS-2000 Series Instruction Manual page 8

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Azimuth Setting Circle: Displays Azimuth (horizontal) coordinates.
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Tripod Legs: Spread the legs out as far as they will open for a secure viewing platform.
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Inner Support Struts (3): Make the tripod more secure and stable.
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Mounting Lock Knobs (2): Secure the optical tube to the mounting plate (25, Fig. 1).
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Accessory Tray: Conveniently holds extra eyepieces, Autostar handbox, and other
accessories when not in use.
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Accessory Tray Attachment Bolts: Attach to wing nuts (not shown) to fasten tray to the
tripod. See page 11 for more information.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the tray each time you collapse the tripod. The
tray is designed to be collapsed with the legs.
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Tripod Legs Locks (3): Lift the lock up to loosen inner section of a tripod leg and
extend the inner leg to desired height. Press the lock down to lock in place again.
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Mounting Plate (3): Attaches to optical tube (10, Fig. 1a) and mounting arm (12, Fig.
1a).
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Red Dot Finder: Alternate style of viewfinder (6, Fig. 1d). See Appendix A, page 40, for
more information. Models with the red dot finder also have an alternate style of focus
knob (5, Fig. 1e).
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Compass Bubble Level: Compass will assist you in finding North. Bubble level can be
used to level the optical tube when setting the Home Position.
1. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
2. ENTER Key
3. MODE Key
4. GOTO Key
5. Arrow Keys
6, 7. Scroll Keys
8. Speed/? Key
9. Coil Cord
Fig. 2: #494 Autostar Handbox.
Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversable damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the
Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.
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