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Quick Start Guide

SkyGuide™ Pro Camera Mount

Model: 3550 & 3550A

PACKAGE CONTENTS

 SkyGuider

Pro camera mount with built-in Li-ion rechargeable battery

 AccuAlign

dark field illuminated polar scope (#3550) or iPolar (#3550A)

 Alt-azi base

 DEC mounting bracket with DEC camera mounting block

 Vixen-style dovetail saddle for telescope mounting

 Counterweight – 3 lbs (1.35 kg)

 Counterweight shaft

 Micro USB charging cable

 Padded carry bag

ONLINE RESOURCES ( www.iOptron.com)

 Full Instruction Manual with optional 8408 hand controller

 iPolar (#3339) software and Operation Manual (https://www.ioptron.com/product-p/3339.htm)

 Optional accessories, such as ball head, tripod, hand controller and camera electrical trigger cables

 Firmware upgrades (check online for the latest version)

 Reviews and feedbacks from other customers

Packaging and color may change from time to time without notice. Camera and tripod not included.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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® Quick Start Guide SkyGuide™ Pro Camera Mount Model: 3550 & 3550A PACKAGE CONTENTS1          SkyGuiderTM Pro camera mount with built-in Li-ion rechargeable battery AccuAlignTM dark field illuminated polar scope (#3550) or iPolar (#3550A) Alt-azi base DEC mounting bracket with DEC camera mounting block Vixen-style dovetail saddle for telescope mounting Counterweight – 3 lbs (1.35 kg) Counterweight shaft Micro USB charging cable Padded carry bag ONLINE RESOURCES ( www.iOptron.
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1. Charge the battery: The SkyGuiderTM Pro is shipped with battery partially charged. It is suggested to fully charge the battery before each session. Insert the micro USB plug into the USB port on the mount, and connect the other end of the USB cable into a USB port of a computer, a smart phone charger or a portable battery pack (not included). The input power should be 5V, 1A. It usually takes 5 hours to charge the internal Li-Poly battery to reach 80% of full power.
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For a heavy DSLR, especially with a long lens (more than 1.5kg or 3.3lbs, including lens), a DEC Mounting Bracket and a counterweight (CW) and CW shaft are needed for better balance and performance. To install the DEC Bracket, remove the Camera Mounting Block from the mount. Remove the polar scope cap. Install the DEC Bracket and tighten the locking screw to secure it. Place the polar scope cap on DEC bracket. Install the CW shaft and load the CW.
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Mount Status Indicator 5. Polar Alignment: To achieve accurate tracking, precise polar alignment is crucial. SkyGuiderTM Pro mount offers a quick polar alignment. Easy alignment through polar scope Aim through the polar scope to the Polaris (or Sigma Octantis) while adjusting the azimuth and altitude angles until putting the Polaris at the cross hairs of the polar scope dial. Lock all the knobs when done.
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can not see red polar scope dial or a large tick mark is not on top, release RA Clutch Disk slightly. Rotate the RA axis until you see the red LED illumination and/or adjust one of the large tick mark to the top. Lock the RA axis again. Adjust the eyepiece to bring the reticle dial in focus. 6. Advanced Applications: The SkyGuiderTM Pro mount is a versatile mount that can be used in many ways.
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IOPTRON ONE YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY A. iOptron warrants your telescope, mount, or controller to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year. iOptron will repair or replace such product or part which, upon inspection by iOptron, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship. As a condition to the obligation of iOptron to repair or replace such product, the product must be returned to iOptron together with proof-ofpurchase satisfactory to iOptron. B.