User Manual

6
Mounting the Telescope
5 Take the LX65 from its packaging and place the
entire telescope onto the top of the tripod head.
Rotate the telescope head slowly until you feel the
scope register on the center hub of the tripod head.
Carefully screw the three attachment thumb-screws
on the bottom of the plate to the base of the tripod.
Hand tighten the screws so the telescope cannot spin
or wobble on the tripod head.
Installing the Batteries
6 Remove the end cover from the battery
compartment exposing the battery tray. Carefully slide
the battery tray out until it reaches its end stop. Insert
8 (user supplied) Alkaline “C” batteries into the battery
compartment. Take care that the batteries + and -
ends are as indicated in the battery holder.
Slide the battery compartment back into the telescope
and re-attach the battery compartment cover.
CAUTION: Follow battery manufacturer’s precautions.
Do not install batteries backwards or mix new and used
batteries. Do not mix battery types. If these precautions
are not followed, batteries may explode, catch re, or
leak. Improperly installed batteries void your Meade
warranty. Always remove the batteries if they will not be
used for a long period of time.
Using an AC Adapter or DC Power Cord
7 Use only the optional Meade Universal AC Power
Adapter (part number 07584) with your LX65 telescope
when connecting to AC power. Power adapters from
other manufactures may cause damage and void your
warranty.
Plug the AC plug into an AC household socket or the DC
plug into the 12v DC socket on the telescope panel.
For external DC power use the optional #607 DC
Power Cord (part number 07043) to connect to an
automotive12v DC accessory socket.
Thumb-Screw
Center Hub
Follow the
battery
polarity
(orientation)
as indicated
by icons
Power
Port