iOptron #9102, AstroBoy-70e 9102 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

AstroBoy® -70e Computerized Telescope
With Electronic Eyepiece

#9102 (Astro Blue)

FEATURES

• Alt-Azimuth Mount with GoToNovaTM computer control technology

• Computerized automatic pointing and tracking

• 4,000+ object database with 256 user-definable objects.

• 4 line, 21-character LCD hand controller with backlit LED buttons for easy operation

• Dual-axis servomotor with optical encoders

• Drive motor with 5-speed setting for precise tracking

• Push-to alignment

• 70mm achromatic refractor telescope for land and celestial objects observation

• Aluminum tripod

• Electronic Eyepiece for viewing & capturing video and photos with a computer.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• AstroBoy

• 70mm Refractor telescope with 45º

erect diagonal

• 1-inch aluminum tripod

ONLINE CONTENTS (click under “Support” menu button) www.iOptron.com

• Full manual

• Tips for operating

• Reviews and feedback from other customers.

• Connect with other users on our Facebook page (Search “Astroboy-70e”).

• Accessories information

Assembly Terms

1. Telescope Tube

2. Dovetail Lock

3. Altitude Lock

4. #8404 Hand Controller

5. Hand Controller

6. Aluminum Tripod

7. Diagonal

8. Computer

9. Electronic Eyepiece

10. Optical Eyepieces

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(you can refer to the full manual for more details on se t-up and operation).

(including AC adapter, tripod, and more)

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• #8404 Hand Controller

• Two eyepieces: PL10 & PL25

• Electronic Eyepiece

• 1.25” 45° erect prism diagonal

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NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN DIRECTLY! Looking at or

near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye. Children

should always have adult supervision while observing.

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Quick Start Guide for AstroBoy

Step 1.
Attach to tripod. Attach mount to tripod by aligning base of mount onto screw

on top of tripod and then hand tightening until secure.

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Step 2.

Lift the battery cover. Carefully pull out the battery holder from the compartment.
Be sure not to accidentally disconnect the wires.

Step 2a.

Insert 6 AA batteries (not included) in the holder. Refer to the diagram on the
holder to orient the batteries properly. Replace the holder back into the battery
compartment and replace the lid.

Use only fresh batteries. Using old or low batteries may cause error messages.

An optional AC adapter and 12V car plug cable are also available for purchase
at www.iOptron.com.

Step 3.

Slide the telescope into the dovetail slot on mount and secure the telescope
using dovetail lock knob (#2). Note that the dovetail is tapered and slides in one
direction only (see arrow in photo).

Insert the 45° diagonal and then the eyepiece into the end of the telescope.

Tighten the side screws to keep in place (Note: your telescope may appear
different from the photo here).

Step 4.

Plug hand controller into the HBX port on the mount. The hand controller can
also attach magnetically to the mount arm.

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Step 5. Telescope initial setup

If you are using the telescope for land object observing, skip to Step 11.

(1) Loosen the altitude clutch; point the telescope tube directly up at the zenith.

Tighten the clutch (see left photo).

(2) Level the mount using the bubble on the mount by adjusting the height of

the mount base or tripod legs. Position mount so it faces South (you can
simply pick up mount with tripod to position “S” to face South).

Step 6. Hand controller initial setup

Press the I/O power switch to turn the mount on (controller will light up).

Now “Set Local Time:” is displayed at the top. A blinking cursor is on the second
line.

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Use ▲/▼ keys to change the numbers. Use ◄/► keys to scroll through the
fields.
The last field of this screen is for setting “DaylightTime saving”.
Use ▲/▼ keys to switch between “Y” (yes) and “N” (no).

Press ENTER when finished.

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Plug USB connector
into your computer.

Step 7.

Now “Setup Site Info:” is displayed at the top. A blinking cursor is on the second
line. (“Longi” means longitude; “Lat” means latitude). You can search the
internet for your latitude and longitude or visit www.iOptron.com
“support” for help finding this information. Use ▲/▼ keys to change the numbers
and letters. Use ◄/► keys to scroll through the fields.

The last line of this screen is for setting time zone information (add or subtract 60
minutes (Mins.) per time zone).

Examples: minutes “behind” UT or “ahead” of UT

New York: 300 Mins. “behind” UT
Los Angeles: 480 Mins. “behind” UT
Rome: 60 Mins. “ahead” of UT
Sydney: 600 Mins. “ahead” of UT
Press ENTER when finished.

The mount is now ready to observe

Use the 4 Arrow keys (▲▼◄►) to rotate the scope Up, Down, Left, and Right.
Use the SPEED key to change the slew rate from the slowest (2X) to the fastest
(MAX).

Step 8. Initial alignment

Press the Menu button. Scroll to “Align” and press ENTER. Select “Solarsys
Align” and press ENTER. Then select an alignment object, such as “Moon” and
press ENTER.

The telescope will automatically move and point to the correct altitude of the
Moon. Next, push the mount by hand or turn the mount left or right using the
arrow keys (◄►) to center the Moon in the eyepiece. Then press ENTER. The
mount is now aligned and ready to GoTo and track objects.

(If there is no Moon please use One Star Align to do the initial alignment)

Step 9. Find (GoTo) a nd track objects.

Press Menu button.
Scroll to “Select and Slew”
Press ENTER.

Step 10.

Select a category (ex. “Planets, Sun, Moon”) by scrolling with the arrow keys.
Press ENTER.

Then select an object (ex. “Moon”) by scrolling with the arrow keys. Press
ENTER.

The telescope will automatically slew to the object and lock on. It will
automatically begin to track once it locks on to the object.

Step 11. Insert Electronic Eyepiece. (Optional)

Remove cap from end of electronic eyepiece and insert electronic eyepiece into
the telescope tube opening (Remove original optical eyepiece first). Next, plug
each end of the USB cable into the electronic eyepiece and your computer.

Your computer will detect the electronic eyepiece as new hardware. Follow the
instructions on your computer for any driver installation and camera
configuration. Next, you can open a movie program such as Window Movie
Maker (or other webcam program) to begin viewing a live feed from the
telescope. Computer operating systems vary so you may want to visit

www.iOptron.com

If your PC does not have a webcam application software installed, you may
download one of the following programs: ArcSoft’s Webcam Companion at
www.arcsoft.com

and click on “support” for additional suggestions and help.

or Future Winjoe at www.ioptron.com/future.rar.

and click

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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. The Proper Return Authorization Number must be obtained from iOptron in advance of return. Call iOptron at 1.866.399.4587 to
receive the number to be displayed on the outside of your shipping container.

All returns must be accompanied by a written statement stating the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the owner,
together with a brief description of any claimed defects. Parts or product for which replacement is made shall become the property of
iOptron.

The customer shall be responsible for all costs of transportation and insurance, both to and from the factory of iOptron, and shall be
required to prepay such costs.

iOptron shall use reasonable efforts to repair or replace any telescope, mount, or controller covered by this warranty within thirty days of
receipt. In the event repair or replacement shall require more than thirty days, iOptron shall notify the customer accordingly. iOptron
reserves the right to replace any product which has been discontinued from its product line with a new product of comparable value and
function.

This warranty shall be void and of no force of effect in the event a covered product has been modified in design or function, or
subjected to abuse, misuse, mishandling or unauthorized repair. Further, product malfunction or deterioration due to normal wear is not
covered by this warranty.

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iOptron reserves the right to modify or discontinue, without prior notice to you, any model or style telescope.

If warranty problems arise, or if you need assistance in using your telescope, mount, or controller contact:

NOTE: This warranty is valid to U.S.A. and Canadian customers who have purchased this product from an authorized iOptron dealer in
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Customer Service Department

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Woburn, MA 01801

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