iOptron Telescope 8300 2G User Manual

Quick Start Guide

The MiniTower™-II GoTo AltAz Mount

#8300-2G

PACKAGE CONTENTS

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AC adapter (100V-240V)

12V DC adaptor cable with car lighter plug

One 6P4C controller cable

One USB cable

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Telescope mount (with built-in GPS)

GoToNova^®8401 hand controller

1.5-inch tripod w/leveling screws

One 10lb (4.5 kg) counterweight

One counterweight shaft

Hard travel case

One secondary dovetail

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Manuals (you will need to refer to the full manual for details on set-up and operation).

Tips for set up

Hand controller firmware upgrades (check online for latest version)

Reviews and feedback from other customers

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

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Losmandy-D saddle (#8426)

PowerWeight^TMrechargeable battery (#8028)

2-inch tripod (#8121ACC)

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Pier (#8030M)

Step 7.

2) Up

Set telescope to PARK POSITION. (1) Position the mount so that the “S”

is facing south. (2) The telescope tube should be pointed directly up at the

zenith. If it is not perfectly straight then loosen the altitude lock (#12) to

adjust telescope. Once it is straight re-tighten the altitude lock to make

sure OTA is secure and will not spin.

#12

1)South

Step 8.

#12

This step allows you to attach the counterweight or a second scope. (note:

if you have a light scope less than 10 lbs. on the primary side, then attaching a

counterweight is optional).

First, make sure altitude lock (#12) is tightened. Loose the counterweight

shaft lock #13. Tap the center of the primary dovetail and pull the

counterweight shaft (#17) out to a desired length. Tightened the

counterweight shaft lock #13 to secure it.

#13

If you are attaching a second scope do not add the counterweight.

Instead, skip to Step 11 to add a second scope.

Step 9.

Slide the counterweight onto the counterbalance shaft (#17). Insert the

brass pin into the hole on the counterweight. Note: when tightened this

brass rod should fit into the groove on the shaft.

groove

Step 10.

Lock knob

Secure the counterweight by tightening the lock knob. Again, the

counterweight should fit over the groove of the arm so that the brass rod

fits into the groove when tightened.

Next: Skip to step 12.

This step is for attaching a second scope.

#15

#14

Step 11.

Attach Secondary Dovetail Holder (#14) by tightening the holder lock

(#16) onto the counterweight arm (#17).

After sliding your scope into the dovetail holder—secure the scope by

tightening the secondary lock (#15)

#16

Step 12.

Plug in power plug and hand controller.

Note: You can also install 8 AA batteries in the side panel. Be sure to use fresh

batteries as low batteries can cause error messages to occur.