Quick Start Guide
The MiniTower™-II GoTo AltAz Mount
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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AC adapter (100V-240V)
12V DC adaptor cable with car lighter plug
One 6P4C controller cable
One USB cable
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Telescope mount (with built-in GPS)
GoToNova® 8401 hand controller
1.5-inch tripod w/leveling screws
One 10lb (4.5 kg) counterweight
One counterweight shaft
Hard travel case
One secondary dovetail
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Manuals (you will need to refer to the full manual for details on set-up and operation).
Tips for set up
Hand controller firmware upgrades (check online for latest version)
Reviews and feedback from other customers
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
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Losmandy-D saddle (#8426)
PowerWeightTM rechargeable battery (#8028)
2-inch tripod (#8121ACC)
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Pier (#8030M)
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Step 7.
2) Up
Set telescope to PARK POSITION. (1) Position the mount so that the “S”
is facing south. (2) The telescope tube should be pointed directly up at the
zenith. If it is not perfectly straight then loosen the altitude lock (#12) to
adjust telescope. Once it is straight re-tighten the altitude lock to make
sure OTA is secure and will not spin.
#12
1)South
Step 8.
#12
This step allows you to attach the counterweight or a second scope. (note:
if you have a light scope less than 10 lbs. on the primary side, then attaching a
counterweight is optional).
First, make sure altitude lock (#12) is tightened. Loose the counterweight
shaft lock #13. Tap the center of the primary dovetail and pull the
counterweight shaft (#17) out to a desired length. Tightened the
counterweight shaft lock #13 to secure it.
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If you are attaching a second scope do not add the counterweight.
Instead, skip to Step 11 to add a second scope.
Step 9.
Slide the counterweight onto the counterbalance shaft (#17). Insert the
brass pin into the hole on the counterweight. Note: when tightened this
brass rod should fit into the groove on the shaft.
groove
Step 10.
Lock knob
Secure the counterweight by tightening the lock knob. Again, the
counterweight should fit over the groove of the arm so that the brass rod
fits into the groove when tightened.
Next: Skip to step 12.
This step is for attaching a second scope.
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#14
Step 11.
Attach Secondary Dovetail Holder (#14) by tightening the holder lock
(#16) onto the counterweight arm (#17).
After sliding your scope into the dovetail holder—secure the scope by
tightening the secondary lock (#15)
#16
Step 12.
Plug in power plug and hand controller.
Note: You can also install 8 AA batteries in the side panel. Be sure to use fresh
batteries as low batteries can cause error messages to occur.
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Step 13.
Turn on the mount and wait for controller lights to come on. (For GPS
signal, wait for controller to say “GPS OK”—not “GPS ON”).
GPS provides Latitude, Longitude, and current GMT time only. If
you are not receiving a signal (due to clouds or buildings) you can
manually enter the lat. and long. in step 16.
Step 14.
Go to:
Set up controller. Press ENTER.
Step 15.
Go to:
Set up Local Time. Press ENTER.
Enter date and day-light savings (Y-yes. N-no).
Then press ENTER
(Note: use numbered keypad to change numbers)
Step 16.
Go to: Set Up Site. Press ENTER.
Enter time zone: (add or subtract 60 minutes per time zone)
Enter minutes “behind” UT or “ahead” of UT
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New York City is 300 minutes “behind” UT
Los Angeles is 480 minutes “behind” UT
Rome is 60 minutes “ahead” of UT
Sydney is 600 minutes “ahead” of UT
Step 17. Select and Slew to an object
The mount is now ready to GOTO and track objects.
Go to: Menu>Select and Slew
Press ENTER.
Step 18.
Select a category (ex. “planets, sun, moon”). Then select an object (ex.
“moon”). Then press ENTER.
The telescope will automatically slew to the object and lock on. It will
automatically begin to track once it locks on to the object.
Step 19. Sync to Target (Use this to center and synchronize the object from
Step 18 into the memory).
Go to: MENU>Sync. To Target. Press ENTER. Next use the arrow keys to slew
to the object until it is centered in your eyepiece. Then press ENTER again on the
hand controller.
To slew to other objects repeat steps 17 and 18. You do not need to repeat step
18 except for adjustments.
(Refer to the online manual for 1-star and 2-star alignments. Sync to Target is the
same as 1-star Alignment except that you choose the object to align to.)
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Additional Features/Tips
Anti Cord Wrapping
Select “A/A mount Azi mode” for anti-cord wrapping function.
Mount Mode/Type
Make sure you hand controller is working at A/A mode. If not, change the mount type to AltAz (under “Set
up controller” go to “mount type”)
Error message?: DEC/RA Overcurrent
Check your OTA balance and/or power supply first.
Mount does not move while press an arrow button
Press number 9 to change the slew speed to MAX.
Stop/0
The Stop button is used to stop the tracking. It does not stop slewing. To stop the slewing press the
“back” button.
MiniTower II Components
1. Tripod Lock
2. Tripod Support Spread
3. Tripod Knob
10. Primary Dovetail Saddle
11. South Mark
12. Altitude Lock
4. Tripod Bolt
5. Tripod Head
6. Level Adjustment Screw
7. Mount Base
8. Azimuth Lock
13. Counterweight Shaft Lock
14. Secondary Dovetail Saddle
15. Secondary Dovetail Saddle Lock
16. Secondary Dovetail Lock
17. Counterweight Shaft
18. Bubble Indicator
9. Primary Dovetail Lock
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