How to Connect Autostar to Your Meade DS-2000 Series Reflecting Telescope

The Autostar Computer Controller provides control of virtually every telescope operation. Autostar has soft-touch keys designed to have a positive feel. The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is backlit with a red LED (Light Emitting Diode) for easy viewing in the dark. The backlit display, key arrangement and sequential database make Autostar extremely user-friendly.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer
• Meade DS-2000 Series Reflecting Telescope
• Autostar Controller

1. Be certain that the power switch on the computer control panel is in the OFF position.
2. Plug the coil cord of the Autostar Controller into the HBX port.
   
   
3. Turn on the computer panel. The red LED lights up when power is supplied to the panel

Tips & Warnings

• Autostar does not require batteries. The telescope’s batteries supply power to Autostar.
• When multiple choices are available within a menu option, the current option is usually displayed first and highlighted by a right pointing Arrow (>).
• The location settings (country/state/province and city, or zip code) are only asked for the first time you turn on the control panel.
• Be sure to read the Sun Warning

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