Vixen SPHINX SXD Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual forSphinxPro(SXP)Equatorial Mount59キ-1-（80000095）-1S-000-（Miz）(K)（M）Instruction Manual for SphinxPro(SXP) Equatorial Mount入稿データ

Chapter 1 PREPARATIONThe STAR BOOK TEN controller has a built-in clock, which runs on a CR2032 battery. As the battery is not inserted in the STAR B

Dimensions of the SXG Half Pillar (Sold separately)Screw Holes on the Mount Head207.5mm(8.17")15mm(0.59")33.5mm(1.32")12mm(0.47")1

Dimensions of the SXG-P85 Pillar(Sold separately)*Actual dimensions may differ slightly on your product.*The specifications are subject to change with

Instruction Manual forSphinxPro(SXP)Equatorial Mount59キ-2-(80000095)-0.5S-651-（OM）(K)（M）Instruction Manual for SphinxPro(SXP) Equatorial Mount5-17-3 H

13422 331-11-12-12-32-22-12-32-21-21-24-24-224-14-1Extension clampExtension clampSXG-HAL130三脚ハーフピラーSXPNorthNorthScrewdriverSXPScrewdriverPostPostPostP

132232-12-22-12-2332-12-22-12-22-32-3Chapter 1 PREPARATION. Attaching the Equatorial MountPackage without the SXG Half PillarCAUTION: Be sure to hand

Chapter 1 PREPARATIONCAUTION: Be sure to handle the counterweight carefully as it is a very heavy item.The counterweight bar is in the declination bo

Chapter 1 PREPARATIONAttaching a Saddle PlateA1A1A2 A4A4 A2A3A312Collide against the inside componentsMaximum Allowable DepthInside ComponentsInside

Chapter 1 PREPARATION123. Attaching the Optical TubeVMake sure that the slide bar or dovetail tube plate is flat against the saddle pl

Chapter 1 PREPARATION13422-22-2331-11-1 2-12-11-21-2. Balancing the Equatorial MountBalancing the Mount in DeclinationTelescopeTube with Dovetail Sli

CAUTIONDo not loosen the lock knobs too much in balancing. This could drop off the telescope tube or lead to injury.CAUTIONDo not move t

1.3〜2.0kg(32.5〜51.4kg･m)25cm2.9〜3.9kg(74.5〜98.5kg･m)3.7〜5.5kg(94.5〜139.5kg･m)4.7〜7.3kg(117.7〜184.1kg･m)5.7〜9.2kg(142.8〜230.5kg･m)8.0〜12.4kg(201.4〜310.

Connecting to the MountCAUTION* Hold the connector part of the STAR BOOK cable securely and pull it straight when you unplug the cable. Unpluggin

PREFACEWARNING!CAUTION Never look directly at the sun with your naked eyes or through your telescope and finder scope. Permanent and irreversible eye

Chapter 2 INITIAL SETTINGPower SwitchPower Switch123Basic functions of the mount are described in this chapter. For advanced functions refer to Chap

Chapter 2 INITIAL SETTING123This setting is required the first time you use the STAR BOOK TEN or when the internal battery has been changed. You can

Chapter 2 INITIAL SETTINGThis setting is required the first time you use the STAR BOOK TEN or when you change the internal battery or when you travel

Chapter 2 INITIAL SETTINGSetting, Changing or Deleting the Location Information12To use your observing location, move the cursor to "Location&qu

Chapter 3 BASIC OPERATIONMoving the TelescopeChanging the Go-To Slewing Speed1234Make sure that the R.A and DEC clamps on the SXP mount are locked

Right Ascension (Hour Angle)Celestial PolePolaris★天体Celestial EquatorEquinox★Celestial ObjectEclipticEclipticDeclination (Degree)Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGAfter setting up the telescope, locate the SXP mount so that its R.A. axis points toward the north celestial pole if

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWING12After determining the home position of your telescope, press the key to display the interact

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWING3Select a star from an alignment stars list in the object database. Be sure to select alignment stars for which y

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWING45Your first Go-To slewing may not bring the alignment star in the main telescope's field of view

TABLE OF CONTENTS PagePREFACE・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ P 2・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ P 3・・・

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGIf you try slewing to an object near the Sun or to the Sun, the STAR BOOK TEN will alert you with a dialog

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGIt is advisable to use fixed stars for the alignments. As the distant stars are a fixed point of light and

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGOnce the star alignment is completed in Section III, choose a celestial object to which you want to slew. You can lo

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGThe Go-To slewing in CHART MODE works in the same way as you did in SCOPE MODE. Additionally, scroll

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWING4The Go-To slewing finishes with ringing the chimes. Pressing the key will start slewing the telescope to th

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGThe STAR BOOK TEN has command keys to allow direct access to each list of celestial objects in the database.This cho

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGThe “Moon Map “dialog box appears on the screen if you press the key a little longer. The telescope can be poi

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWING34Choose "Moon" with the or direction key and press the (or the ) key.The &quo

Zooming in the moon map will show you details of the location. Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGScreen 1: Changing the Size and Orientation of the Moo

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGConfirm that the moon map is in the frame mode. If not, press the key to switch to th

ZenithNorth Celestial PoleNorth Celestial PoleEarth's AxisPolar AxisHorizonEquatorNorth PoleSouth PoleBEFORE USEThe SXP Equatorial mount package

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGInverted (180-degree rotated) Moon Map北The moon map can be switched from/to the inverted image to/from the ordinary i

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWING北In CHART MODE, select a place you want to view on the moon map by scrolling and zooming with the direction key

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGINDEXCraters Seas, Ocean, Bays, Lakes and MarshMountains, Scarps, Valleys and RillsAlbategniusAlphonsusArchimedesAris

The telescope starts moving toward the target object. The telescope arrives at the target object.Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGPress the    key to

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGMessier ObjectThis equals the key. This equals the key. This equals the

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGThis identifies locations of all 88 constellations. Additionally, it allows you to slew to any stars

The wrong umber is entered. The target is below the horizon.Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGThe list of the Bayer designation appears on the

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGThis allows slewing to comets. The orbital elements of the comet McNaught (2009 R1) are shown as an example.Entering

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGEntering the Orbital Elements of the CometOK: Choose OK to slew the telescope to the comet you chose.Press the

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BEFORE USESXP Mount ComponentsMount Head(Optical Tube Attachment Base)DEC. Clamp LeverR.A. Clamp LeverPolar Axis Rear Cap(Polar Scope Cover)Altitude S

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGPress the key to complete the entry. Then, press the key again to leave this menu. If a wrong number

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGSTAR BOOK TEN allows you to add 10 new objects to the database by using celestial coordinates. It

Chapter 4 AUTOMATIC GOTO SLEWINGAllows you to return the telescope to the initial setting position without loosening the RA and DEC lock lev

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONCAUTIONPolar Axis Scope ComponentsPolar Alignment in the Northern HemispherePolar AxisToward the NorthCelestial PoleDeclination

Chapter 5 APPLICATION456789While looking into the opening of the polar axis scope on the declination body, turn the declination body

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONEyepiecePolarisPrecession21h42mDecember 20h1011121314Match the date graduation circle with your local observing time b

HYDRUSOCTANSMENSAVOLANSCARINACENTAURUSCRUXCHAMAELEONMUSCADORADOαγβδβγ1γ2γ3υτσχ80°70°Small Magellanic CloudLarge Magellanic Cloud80°70°1123Chapter 5 A

γ2βυτσχγ3υτσχOctantisσχτυ(Sigma) (Chi)(Tau)(Upsilon)Magnitude5.55.25.65.7γ2βυτσχγ3Chapter 5 APPLICATIONThe polar axis scope contains a reticle showin

EastWestNorthSouth★・・・・・WestEastNorthSouth★・・・・・EastWestSouthNorth★・・・・・(Inverted View) (Erect View) (Mirror-Reverse View)Look for east in the skyChap

CAUTIONChapter 5 APPLICATIONDrift Alignment in the Southern Hemisphere1Align the mount to the south celestial pole by using the polar axis scope. It

BEFORE USESXP Mount SpecificationsSTAR BOOK-TEN SpecificationsThe specifications are subject to change without notice.MountR.A Slow Motion DEC. Slow M

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONUse Last Mount SettingThe setting is defaulted to “OFF”.12. INITIAL CONFIGURATION (Main screen right after turning ON the power)

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONNight VisionThe setting is defaulted to “OFF”.12To maintain your night vision, avoid white light. The “Night Vision” mode

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONVolumeThe setting is defaulted to “15”.123The volume of the chimes can be adjusted from 0 to 20, i.e. “off to the loudest” divid

Chapter 5 APPLICATION言語/LanguageThe setting is defaulted to "Japanese".12Language is available in Japanese, English, German, Italian and Sp

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONAbout StarBook TEN123This allows you to access the program version, IP address and MAC address of your STAR BOOK TEN controller.

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONChart Setting12. System Menu (Main Menu)ⅢChoose the settings for various functions to suite your preference. Press the

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONConstellation12This allows you to choose your preference for the display of the constellations from the following options.OFF: N

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONDisplay of Star12This allows you to limit the number of fixed stars displayed on the star chart by magnitude at

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONStar Proper Name12This allows you to limit the name of fixed stars displayed on the star chart by magnitude at t

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONBayer Designation12This allows you to limit Bayer designation of fixed stars displayed on the star chart by magnitu

BEFORE USESTAR BOOK TEN ComponentsColor LCD ScreenEnlarge or reduce a displayed star chart on the screenCommandsFunctionsEnlarge a star chart in both

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONSun • Moon • Planet12This allows you to choose your preference for the display of the name of the Sun, Moon an

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONSatellite12This allows you to choose your preference for the display of Satellites from the following options.ON : Satellite is

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONCenter Circle12This allows you to choose your preference for the display of the target circles from the following options.In the

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONCatalogue (Messier or NGC or IC)12This allows you to choose the use of the catalogues of Messier, NGC and IC obje

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONMount Setting12This menu allows various settings on your SXP mount to suit your preference. Press the key to call up Sy

Power SourcePower SourcePower SourcePower SourceMain ScopeGuide ScopeSTAR BOOK TEN(D)SLR Camera External AutoguiderMonitorCCD Video CameraChapter 5 A

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONPEC (Periodic Error Correction)1234567Equatorial mounts with drive motors are designed to precisely track the motion of cele

Chapter 5 APPLICATION12If you continue the PEC recording more than one cycle, corrections of the first recording will be reproduced at the second rec

Chapter 5 APPLICATION12The PEC recording is saved but you can reset the recorded PECIn the “Mount Setting” menu, choose “PEC” with the or dire

Guide StarField of ViewGuide StarField of ViewChapter 5 APPLICATIONCAUTIONThe settings are defaulted to “RA: 0” and “DEC: 0”North123Backlash Compensa

BEFORE USEScreen Menus and InstructionsDescription①②③④⑤⑥⑦⑧⑨⑩⑪⑫⑬⑭⑮⑯⑰⑱⑲Display ModeZenith MarkTarget ObjectDateBattery LevelR.A. GridDEC GridTelescope I

Chapter 5 APPLICATION12In the “Mount Setting” menu, choose “Backlash Compensation” with the or direction key and press the key to call

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONGOTO Speed12The maximum speed of automatic Go-To slewing can be chosen from the following 5 levels.Note: The speed is an approxi

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONMotor Power12This allows for the changing electricity consumption of the mount as the need arises. When electricity consumption

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONMount Type12This allows choosing a mount type either “Equatorial with Polar Setting” or “Equatorial without Polar Setting”.Note:

Meridian東 西★① ② ③Before the Culmination Culmination After the CulminationChapter 5 APPLICATIONCAUTIONThe settings are defaulted to the following12Cro

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONWarning for Telescope ReverseThis allows setting a point of the warning message to warn you against turning of the optical tube

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONDelete Align Point Data123This allows calling up and deleting your alignment points from a list in the database.

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONSystem SettingYou can choose the settings for various functions to suite your preference. Press the key to call up “Syst

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONKey LED BrightnessIn the “System Setting” menu, choose “Key LED Brightness” with the or direction key and press the

Chapter 5 APPLICATION言語/LanguageIn “System Menu”, choose “Language” with the or direction key and press the key (or the key)

BEFORE USEFlow of Operation①Take the following steps to set up and use the SXP equatorial mount series correctly.●●Set up the tripod on a level ground

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONMount Information12This displays information on the number of the teeth on the wheel gear, gear reduction ratio

Chapter 5 APPLICATION. Using as a Stand-alone UnitⅣThe STAR BOOK TEN has a 12V DC power connecting port. This allows you to use the

Chapter 5 APPLICATION. Updating your STAR BOOK TENⅤDownload the program file of updates from Vixen's website to your PC. Connect the STAR BOOK

Chapter 5 APPLICATION8Click “Update Program” in the dialog box to continue.9The screens below show the steps in the update process.10When you have s

Chapter 5 APPLICATION. Entering Orbital Elements and User Defined ObjectⅥThe STAR BOOK TEN allows you to store orbital elements of comets and artif

Chapter 5 APPLICATIONThe following is an example of how to input data by using the comet McNaught.7Click “User Data Table” in the dialog box to conti

Chapter 5 APPLICATION1Click “Data File transmission from the file” to access the entry dialog box.2Click on the Browse…button to continue.3

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C ONTROLLER OFF○　 IDC12V ONAPPENDIXConnectors on the STAR BOOK TENConnectors on the SXP MountDec-Dec+ NCGNDRa-Ra+16Expansion Slot Cover12V Power Conne