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5.4. Settings
5.4.1. Set Time and Site
Refer to STEP 8 in Section 3.
5.4.2. Beep Settings
The Hand Controller allows a user to turn off the beep partially, or even go to a silent mode. To
change this setting press “MENU =>Settings =>Beep Settings”,
Select one of three available modes:
 "Always On” – a beep will be heard on each button operation or mount movement;
 “On but Keyboard” – a beep will be heard only when the mount is slewing to the object or
there is a warning message;
 “Always Off” – all sounds will be turned off, including the SUN warning message.
5.4.3. Display Settings
Press MENU => “Settings” => “Set Display”,
Use the arrow keys to adjust LCD display contrast, LCD backlight intensity, and keypad’s
backlight intensity.
5.4.4. Set Guiding Rate
Press MENU => “Settings” => “Set Guiding Rates”,
This is an advanced function for autoguiding when a guiding camera is utilized either via a
Guide Port or using the ASCOM protocol. Before autoguiding, align the polar axis carefully. Select an
appropriate guiding speed. The latest firmware allows you to set the R.A. and DEC guiding speed
differently. The R.A. guiding speed can be set between ±0.01X to ±0.90X sidereal rate. The DEC
Set Up Time and Site
Beep Settings
Display Settings
Set Guiding Rates
Set Tracking Rate
Set Parking Position
Meridian Treatment
Set Altitude Limit
Set Up Time and Site
Beep Settings
Display Settings
Set Guiding Rates
Set Tracking Rate
Set Parking Position
Meridian Treatment
Set Altitude Limit
Set Eyepiece Light
Set Up Time and Site
Beep Settings
Display Settings
Set Guiding Rates
Set Tracking Rate
Set Parking Position
Meridian Treatment
Set Altitude Limit
Set Eyepiece Light