Part II: Getting Started
4
Install the mount’s head on the base so the three threads [shown by arrows in
(
Fig. 2
)
] are
aligned with the three screws on the base [shown by arrows in
(
Fig. 1
)
].
Tight the three screws from the base onto the head threads [shown by an arrow in
(
Fig. 3
)
].
Be sure the head is secure onto the base.
If not done yet, please install 8xAA cells inside the box located on the external side of the
mount’s arm. To open the box, gently lift the panel with one finger. Please note the cell
holder gets place for 4xAA cells on one side, and 4xAA more on the other side. Please insert
the cells with wright polarity. When done close the panel
(
Fig. 4
)
.
To install a telescope, loosen the handle screw
(
Fig. 5.2
)
until you can slide the telescope
dovetail bar
(
Fig. 5.1
)
inside the bracket. Once inserted, tighten the handle screw
(
Fig. 5.2
)
until the dovetail bar on the telescope tube is securely fastened on the mount. Adjust the
clutch knob
(
Fig. 6
)
to obtain a locking force enabling the main tube to be pushed manually
while staying steady once released.
The final step is to connect the controller to the
mount. On the arm side, in position 4
(
Fig. 7.4
)
a
RJ12 connector (which looks like a wall phone
connector but with 6 contacts instead of 4) is
present.
Please check that the power button on position 1
(
Fig. 7.1
)
is
OFF
, like shown on the picture.
If you have the hand controller (SD-Track model)
please plug it inside the connector on position 4.
If you have the SynScan Version 4 (SD-GoTo
model) please first connect the larger connector
with 8 contacts (RJ45 model) inside the
corresponding slot on the SynScan Version 4,
then the 6 contacts connector to the slot on
position 4.
Optional 7 AH and 17 AH batteries
If you often use your Star Discovery mount it
may
be
useful
to
use
a
Sky-Watcher
rechargeable battery (7AH or 17AH) that can be
directly connected on the external power outlet
of the Star Discovery mount
(
Fig. 7.3
)
.
These batteries are designed to provide a long
lasting and stable power to your mount.
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
