Meade Camcorder Accessories ETX User Manual

Meade Instruments Corporation  
6001 OAK CANYON, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92620-4205 n (949) 451-l 450  
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Operating Instructions  
ETX Field Tripod  
For Use With the ETX Astro Telescope  
b.  
Attaching the Accessory Tray:  
Remove the round accessory tray  
Fig. 1, from the  
shipping box. Remove the black, star-shaped lock knob  
from the threaded rod on the bottom of the accessory tray.  
Attach the tray to the tripod by inserting the threaded rod  
through the central hub of the extension strut  
Rethread the lock knob onto the accessory tray.  
1.  
Varying the Tripod Height:  
Loosen the black, star-shaped height adjustment knob  
at the base of each  
leg.  
the three top tripod leg sections to the desired height.  
Tighten the three height adjustment knobs,  
feel”. Do not overtighten.  
Fig. 1, to a  
Collapsing the Tripod for Storage:  
Remove the accessory tray  
Grasp the top of the tripod  
Fig. 1, from the tripod.  
one hand, and with the  
other hand, pull up on the central hub of the extension  
strut Fig. where the accessory tray was attached.  
This action will cause the tripod legs to move inward to a  
collapsed position.  
Important Notes on using ETX Field Tripod:  
Remove the accessory tray before attempting to collapse  
the tripod.  
If the tripod does not extend or collapse easily, do not  
force the tripod legs in or out. By following the above  
instructions the tripod  
tripod into an incorrect position may damage the extension  
strut system.  
function properly. Forcing the  
Fig. 1: ETX Field Tripod. (1) Mounting Slots; (2) Mounting Plate; (3)  
Scale; (4) Fine Latitude Adjustment Knob; (5) Height  
Adjustment Knob; (6) Accessory Tray; (7) Extension Strut System;  
North-Pointing Tripod Leg (marked  
Fine Azimuth Adjustment Knobs; (10) Latitude Lock Knob:  
Latitude Lock Lever (opposite side).  
at position of arrow);  
Do not overtighten the three star-shaped height adjustment  
“Firm feel” tightening is sufficient.  
knobs on the tripod legs.  
2.  
a.  
Attaching the ETX Astro Telescope to the Tripod  
Confirm that the latitude lock lever Fig. is in the  
PARTS LISTING AND ASSEMBLY  
locked  
Also  
by  
the lever  
on the base of the E T X  
When opening the packing box for the first time, note carefully  
the following parts included with the ETX Field Tripod:  
that the N/S  
Astro Telescope IS set for the correct hemsphere  
Tripod  
2 Attachment Knobs  
Tray  
b.  
In the side of the ETX  
drive base, locate the  
two attachment holes,  
Fig. 2. (These holes  
are normally used with  
the fixed legs of the  
table tripod.) Position  
the ETX on the Field  
so that the  
1. Preparing the Tripod For Use  
The ETX Field Tripod (Fig. 1) is simple to set up and easy to  
use. Users need only attach the accessory tray and adjust the  
to the  
Fig. 2: ETX  
Base,  
a.  
Extending the Tripod:  
Remove the tripod from the  
upright. Grasp two of the  
weight of the tripod on the third leg. Gently pull the legs  
apart to a full open  
box and stand it  
legs, leaving the full  
attachment holes.  
Then, align the two holes in the base of the ETX with the  
mounting slots Fig. on the mount plate Fig. 1.  
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C .  
 

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