Ds 2000 meade manual for telescope with autostar controller troubleshooting

Hello, a few weeks ago i picked up my first telescope. Using the autostar controller, center the star in the telescopes field of view and press enter. I purchased a meade ds 114ec telescope for christmas last year. The telescope will slew to where it thinks the star should be. Autostars database for ds2000 telescopes includes the following celestial objects.

Autostar has softtouch keys designed to have a positive feel. If you go to setup on the menus on both handheld devices and scroll to the ds 2000 series, the ds 2114 is a menu choice. Complete mount package with goto, ready for your optical tube of up to approximately five to six. Meade s ds 2000 series telescope is a fully goto telescope. It may end up being several degrees off, but this is normal. Ended up purchasing an audiostar controller for a much higher price and it had been working just fine. Youll find that this telescope system has all you need to explore the universe. I would not recognize one of those if it ran up and bit me, but said i would post here and see if anyone has any ideas of where to start trying to troubleshoot the problem. I plug in autostar handset and turn the telescope on. The telescope may drift after you center the star in the field of view. Meade 114mm w autostar 494 problems posted in beginners forum.

The telescope model can be found on the telescope box or a foil label on the. This is the mount and tripod as used on the popular meade ds 2000 series telescopes such as the meade ds 2080 and ds 2114. Remember to look into the full line of astronomy products from meade which we have at everyday discount prices. Certain features of your telescope may look different than, or be positioned slightly different than the one pictured here, but the functionality of the features is the same. The mounting arm has a slotted hole and optical tube mounting would typically be with a 1420 bolt or similar with the slot allowing the tube to be shifted slightly backward and forward for balancing purposes. Meade 114mm w autostar 494 problems beginners forum. Meade ds2080at 80mm goto computer autostar altazimuth. Aug 16, 2017 meade autostar wireless controller not working posted in lx200 series. Meade ds2000 series mount with autostar goto 5 star rating. Meade etx 1244 1247 and ds series telescope focuser hand controller paddle new. How to view the universe on a meade ds2000 series telescope.

May 01, 2018 meade ds 2114 ats 325 x 114mm telescope. Just not sure if this is hardware or software related. Genuine oem meade autostar telescope remote control controller model 35470003. In this article we will show you one way to fix or recondition your meade autostar 497 handset to reliable and easy one touch operations again. In either case when the observer presses go to, the meade ds 2070at autostar digital telescope automatically moves to the object at 4. Unfortunately meade ds 2080at 80mm goto computer autostar altazimuth refractor telescope is no longer carried by opticsplanet. Rom also contains this manual and manuals for the autostar image processing module and the lpi camera. Meade starnavigator90 autostar rotation problem youtube. Meade ds2000 motor unit fault meade computerized telescopes. Telescope manuals coronado manuals weather station manuals sports optics manuals accessory manuals 2018 meade product catalog.

Controlling the telescope comes entirely from the autostar. User manuals, guides and specifications for your meade lxd 650 telescope. Reflecting and refracting telescopes autostar lntsmartfinder. The meade etxseries telescopes have great optics but the motor drivetrains could be better. Autostar s database for ds 2000 telescopes includes the. You may also observe land and astronomical objects using autostar s arrow keys.

View and download meade ds 2000 series autostar lntsmartfinder instruction manual online. Meade ds 2000 series mount with autostar goto has been discontinued by meade and is no longer available. The manual says that when targeting by the stars, you must align the telescope itself. Meade ds2000 w autostar 494 problems posted in beginners forum no astrophotography here please read the forum description. The autostar stores the location of stars in a database. The etx90 maksutovcassegrain offers terrific optical quality that is the envy of the telescope industry, the easy to use meade autostar computer handbox with over 30,000 object library, and a solid mount and tripod. Computerized altazimuth mount suitable for pst, solarmax 40mm to 70mm models, or other lightweight optical tubes. Instruction manual etx60at astro telescope with autostar hand controller etx70at astro telescope with autostar hand controller meade instruments corporation. Use the autostar mode key and scroll arrows to select setup. Be sure to become acquainted with all of these controls before attempting observations through the telescope. I received an email from someone with an lx200 14 inch with a wireless controller that is not working, asking me for advice. Download assembly and operating instructions manual of meade ds 114 telescope for free or view it online on.

Meade audiostar handbox this handbox is suitable for specific meade telescopes including the starnavigator, starnavigator ng, etx, ds 2000, dsm, lt, lxd75, lx65, lx85 and lx90. Ds2000 manual lnt version meade instruments telescopes. Save meade autostar telescope to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Control your telescope with your computer either from a direct connection, or remotely via a network. Meade telescope with autostar iii hand controller manual instruction manual. Meade goto autostar controller ds etx lxd telescopes free shipping. Astro telescope with autostar hand controller 40 pages telescope meade ngseries instruction manual.

This video shows what i had to do to get my newlypurchased but preowned etx125ec up and running. Meade ds 2000 instruction manual instruction manual 44 pages. Daylight saving no this only needs to be done once initially so that local time will show the correct time in utc. Easy reset for the autostar handbox 497 from meade sent. Ds 2000 series reflecting and refracting telescopes. Control of nearly every telescope function is accomplished with just a. Can someone provide me with the following information please. The problem first occurs with the azimuth motor because thats the axis that. Meades concept was to create a telescope that would be simple enough for. Meade instruments corporation instruction manual autostar. The meade ds 2000 models are easy to operate but sophisticated, fully computerguided go to telescopes. Meade instruments introduces the ds 2000 series telescope line.

Share meade autostar 494 telescope controller computer. Computerised altazimuth mount suitable for pst, solarmax 40mm to 70mm models, or other lightweight optical tubes. Meade instruments reflecting and refracting telescopes instruction manual ds 2000. A focus knob moves the telescopes focus drawtube in a finelycontrolled motion to achieve precise image focus. It provides many other functions and utilities to help users. Find great deals on ebay for meade ds 2000 and meade ds2000 telescope.

For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on javascript in your browser. Ive had a meade 144mm reflector on a ds 2000 mount for some time now and have recently been trying to interface it with my computer. Depending on the type of autostar handbox and telescope, you will need to use. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below. I am about to buy my first scope and i dont want to jump in with something large, just something of good quality. Plug the coil cord of the autostar controller into the hbx. View and download meade ds 114at instruction manual online. Meade autostar telescope remote control controller 35470003. Ive seen other post about autostar problems but im having difficulty figuring this one out. The autostar also stores the basic location information of your telescope. With the optional meade autostar computer controller plugged into the control panel of your ds telescope, locating any astronomical object in. Autostar moves your telescope so that it can calculate the level position. Some of the wires that attach the 424 controller to the mount have been pulled out of the plastic plug.

Ac adapter for meade etx60 ds 2000 etx70 etx60at power supply cord charger. Meade ds 2000 series mount with autostar goto is part of our large collection of meade astronomy products. The lcd liquid crystal display is backlit with a red led light emitting diode for easy viewing in the dark. I have read to manual back to front but havent gotten anywhere. Meade autostar ds etx series manual only original for telescopes. Altaz and manual telescopes will use either a tripod or a swivel mount. Database contains 1 meade lxd 650 manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf.

Certain features of your telescope may look different than, or be. Manual operation of the telescope using autostar s arrow keys. Global 12v ac adapter for meade meade saturn ds 114 telescope power supply. Meade ds 2000 series 114mm self guided telescope w usb. Meade ds 2000 series 114mm self guided telescope w usb camera, original pkg. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and hobbyists. With the optional meade autostar computer controller plugged into the control panel of your ds telescope, locating any astronomical object in the sky is as easy as pushing a button. Follow the instructions provided to install autostar update asu on your machine. If the telescope motors appear to have a problem, use this option to retest the. Ds 2000 series autostar lntsmartfinder telescope pdf manual download.

The problem i had with you has also been described already and i was honest in despair. If you have not already done so, prepare your telescope following the steps described in telescope assembly, page. The meade ds 2080 lnt 80mm goto computerised telescope. The autostar computer controller provides control of virtually every telescope function within a compact handbox. I have been searching frantically for fix through weasners website and other astronomy forums.

Features of the ds 2000 series telescopes are virtually identical. You can control telescopes like that via stellarium or cartes du ceilskychart, but i could not find any detailed information on the ds 114. Its on version 47e and works with these telescopes per the meade site all ds models all ds2000 models all etx models all lx90 models all lxd55 models all lxd75 models all models comes only as shown controller and coiled cord that plugs into telescope. Meade autostar wireless controller not working lx200 series. The name meade, autostar, and the meade logo are trademarks. Presented by robert j dalby produced by db video services for astronomy and. The meade autostar the autostar is the brain of the computercontrolled telescope. View and download meade etx90pe instruction manual online. Meade introduces meade digital series telescopes with auto align. An important array of features and manual controls facilitates operation of a ds2000 telescope. Meade instruments telescopes instruction manual ngcseries, ngseries 28 pages. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and. Complete mount package with goto, ready for your optical tube of up to approximately five to six pounds.

I have seen a meade ds 2000 90mm x 800mm refractor with 5x eyepieces and the computerised mount and tripod. Jan 02, 20 autostar is not rotating the telescope left or right. Meade autostar 494 telescope controller computer for sale. Meade ds 2000 gen2 telescope eyepiece tray and 497 hand control holder new. Meade instruments autostar suite roveretoastronomia. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur. It was such a great deal that i couldnt pass it up, although my wife could have. When attempting to move the telescope with the autostar in the horizontal. You can also explore other items in the telescopes yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you.

Nearly all functions of the telescope can be operated with just a few pushes of autostar s buttons. The meade ds 2000 mount with autostar goto and bracket is a quality astronomy equipment component. Page 6 features of the ds 2000 series telescopes are virtually identical. Could use some troubleshooting, what if it doesnt work. Browse our full product selection for the gear and products you need to tackle the task at hand. Solve meade ds2000 series altazimuth maksutovcassegrain. This version of meade ds 114 manual compatible with such list of devices, as. View and download meade ds2000 instruction manual online. I believe i have an old ds2000 mount with a 114mm meade on top. Meade ds 2000 series altazimuth maksutovcassegrain telescopes. Meade telescope computer control d90 mm f800 mm f8. Get the best deals on meade autostar telescope when you shop the largest online selection at. Nov 12, 2010 demonstrating the meade autostar handset. To recondition the touch pad contacts of your meade autostar 497 handset you will need a few things on hand.

Computerised altazimuth mount suitable for coronado pst, solarmax up to 70mm models, or other lightweight optical tubes such as meade maksutovs up to 127mm and meade newtonian reflectors up. You can also explore other items in the telescope accessories yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you. My autostar 494 reads 01 meade 11e autostar when powered up and i cant get it to display anything else. A problem with my autostar hand controller for the etx 125 uhtc meade telescopes, i found you and have already spent several hours on the side and am just thrilled, of which diversity and issues it deals. Meade ds2000 motor unit fault posted in meade computerized telescopes. Meade etx60at refractor astro digital telescope w autostar. A problem with my autostar hand controller for the etx 125 uhtc meade telescopes, i found you and have already spent several hours on the side and am. A tinker could turn this into a very nice mount for a small widefield scope, it would be just about perfect for an 80mm short tube achromat or 4. All you science and astronomy nuts out there, pay attention, this detailed video tutorial series will tell you everything you need to know about using the meade ds 2000 series telescope to ogle the universe.