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Assembly
What’s Included:
The MCX is supplied as far as possible pre-assembled from the factory. You can start
your observations in only a few minutes following these instructions carefully. When
opening the package for the first time, check carefully that all the parts listed below are
included (Fig. 1):
- MCX GoTo Telescope with Fork Mounting (A)
- Computerised Handbox with LED display and coiled (curly) cable (B)
- LED viewfinder (C)
-26mmSuperPlössl(SP)Eyepiece(D)
- Allen key (E)
- Field tripod (F)
Some accessories have been packed separately for protection. Check all boxes for their
contents.
Required batteries:
fortheLEDviewfinder:1x3Vbuttoncell,typeCR2032(C)(includedindelivery)
forthetelescope:8x1.5Vbatteries,typeAA(notincluded)
IMPORTANT NOTE!
Do not use rechargeable AA batteries, as these will not give out the correct voltage for use.
Quick Start Guide
1. Remove the MCX from its packaging and place it on a firm level surface. Insert the
eyepiece (A, Fig. 3) and attach the finder (B, Fig. 3) Make sure these are attached firmly,
but do not overtighten their respective attachment screws (touch tightness will do).
2. Now gently lay the MCX on its side in a stable position (be careful that the telescope
does not roll off the surface) and remove the cover of the battery compartment (C, fig.
4)ontheundersideofthemotorhousing/base.InserteightAAbatteries(notsupplied)
intothebatterycompartment(D,fig.4)on.[notsurethis“on.”isneededintheEnglish
version?]
IMPORTANT NOTE!
When inserting the batteries, pay attention to their correct orientation and polarity.
3. Close the lid and return the telescope to its upright position.
4.(3.)Makesurethatthepowersupplyswitch(P,fig.6)issetto"OFF"onthecontrolpanel
ofthetelescope.Removethehandheldcomputer(19,fig.2)fromitspackaging
andconnectittotheHBXconnector(H,fig.5).Tightentheverticalandhorizontal
clutches(6and9,Fig.2).Removethedustcoverfromthefrontendofthetube.
IMPORTANT NOTE!
The telescope has mechanical end stops in the horizontal and vertical axis to prevent
damage to the telescope. [Please do not attempt to slew the telescope beyond these as this
maycausedamagetothemotorsand/orgearing.]Formoreinformation,refertochapter
"AlignmentoftheMCXtothecelestialpole"onpages19and20.)
5.(4.)Switchthepowersupplyswitch(P,fig.6)onthecontrolpanelofthecomputerto
the"ON"position.OntheLCDdisplayoftheHandboxthecopyrightmessagewill
appearandthen"Initialize...";theoperatingsystemhasnowbootedup.
6.(5.)Thehandheldcomputernowpromptsyoutoenterbasicdataandconfirmeachby
pressing the ENTER key. You can now use the arrow keys to rotate the telescope
up, down, right or left. If you want to change the slewing speed of the telescope,
pressthenumerickeys."9"setsthehighestspeed,"1"setsthelowestspeed.See
page 17 for details.
7.(6.)Tocentreanobject,firstadjusttheLEDviewfinder(seepage11).Usethearrow
keys on the handheld computer to move the telescope until the object is centered
in the center of the eyepiece's field of view. Turn the focusing knob of the telescope
(8,fig.2)tofocusontheobject.
Fig. 3
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A
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B
Fig. 5
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Fig. 4
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C
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D
Fig. 6
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Fig. 7
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