Vixen Sphinx SXP - Manual (Page 12)

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Chapter 1 PREPARATION
. Attaching the Equatorial Mount
Package without the SXG Half Pillar
CAUTION: Be sure to handle the equatorial mount carefully as it is a very heavy item.
Loosen the azimuth adjustment screws in advance by turning the
azimuth adjustment knobs on the mount.
Position the mount so that the azimuth adjustment screws of the
mounting base come above the metal post as shown in the figure.
(2-1)
Place the mount on the tripod and tighten the fixing bolt
underneath the tripod head to hold the mount in place. (2-2)
Tighten the azimuth adjustment screws on the mount base so that
the two knobs are set equally.
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Package with the SXG Half Pillar
Loosen the azimuth adjustment screws in advance by turning the azimuth adjustment knobs on the mount.
Attach the mount on the half pillar so that the center projection on
the bottom of the mount fits the center hollow on the half pillar as
shown in the figure. (2-1)
Tighten the fixing bolt underneath the head of the half pillar to hold
the mount in place. (2-2)
Tighten the azimuth adjustment screws on the mount base so that the two knobs are set equally.
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Post Post
Lock Knob Lock Knob
Azimuth Adjustment Knobs Azimuth Adjustment Knobs
Post Post
Lock Knob Lock Knob
Azimuth Adjustment Knob Azimuth Adjustment Knob
Azimuth Adjustment Knob Azimuth Adjustment Knob
Azimuth Adjustment Knob Azimuth Adjustment Knob
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