Vixen SPHINX SXD Mount - Manual (Page 2)

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PREFACE We thank you very much for your purchase one or our series of the Vixen Sphinx (SX) or Sphinx
Deluxe (SXD) equatorial mounts for astronomical telescopes.
The SX and SXD equatorial mount series feature automatic slewing of celestial objects on
the large color LCD screen of the STAR BOOK hand controller and a variety of convenient
menus and functions that will help you enjoy your observation of the night sky.
This manual describes the functions of all the SX and SXD series mounts. You may occasionally find
descriptions in the text not relevant to your model; this depends on the model you purchased. You should refer
to the instruction manuals for your telescope together with this manual.
Read this instruction manual completely before use.
- Always keep the instruction manual near your telescope to ensure quick answers to any
questions.
- This instruction manual describes necessary precautions for the safe use of the product
to prevent possible injuries to yourself and others, as well as damage to the equipment.
WARNING! Never look directly at the sun with your naked eyes or through
this product. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
Never connect the cable of the STAR BOOK to other equipment such as a PC. It may
cause a failure, heating, or electrical shock.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Caution
- Do not try to restrain the movement of the mount when in operation, which may lead to
injures to you or damage to your equipment .
- Do not leave the optical tube uncapped in daytime. It may cause a fire from sunlight
passing through the objective lens or mirror of the optical tube or finder.
- Do not use the product while traveling or walking, as injuries may arise from stumbling,
falling or collision with objects.
- Keep tiny caps, desiccant, plastic and vinyl packing materials away from children. These
may cause choking or suffocation.
- Do not use the product in a wet environment.
- Do not turn on the power switch of the mount under circumstances when internal
condensation is suspected on the equipment. It may cause a failure by a short circuit.
Handling and Storage
- Do not leave the product inside a car in bright sunshine, or in hot places. Keep any
strong heat radiation sources away from the product.
- When cleaning, do not use solvent such as paint thinners.
- Do not expose the product to rain, water drops, dirt or sand.
- Avoid touching any lens or mirror surfaces directly with fingers. If a lens or mirror
becomes dirty with fingerprints or general smears, gently wipe it using a commercially
available lens cleaner and a lens cleaning paper, or consult your local Vixen dealer.
- Blow off dust on lens using a commercially available blower brush.
- For storage, keep the product in dry places, and do not expose to direct sunlight.
- Remove the batteries from the battery box if the product is not used for a long time.