Meade LNT SmartFinder User manual

Introduction
The ETX-PE Series telescope is shipped with the LNT
module attached. However, the lens for the SmartFinder is
shipped unattached so that it is not damaged or scratched
during transport.
Assembly
1. The lens for the SmartFinder is shipped with a
protective film to protect the lens coating. Do not
remove this film until told to do so in the instructions.
First peel back the film from just the “tongue” of the
SmartFinder lens. See Fig. A.
2. Insert the tongue into the SmartFinder slot. Angle the
tongue towards the front of the LNT module as you slide
it into place. See Fig. B.
3. You may need to wiggle the lens/tongue a bit to slide the
tongue into place. You will hear it “click” in place. See
Fig. C. for a view of the underside of the LNT. Notice
that the tongue has slid in over the small plastic molded
post.
4. Remove the remainder of the plastic film from the lens,
but avoid touching the lens as you do so—you may
scratch the lens or leave fingerprints.
Installation Instructions
LNT™SmartFinder™Lens
For use with Meade ETX-PE Series Telescopes
Fig. D: Remove the rest of the protective film.
Fig. B: Insert tongue into LNT module slot.
Fig. A: Peel back film from just
the “tongue” of the lens.
Tongue
Slot
Front of LNT
Fig. C: Slide the tongue into the slot until it “clicks” into
place. This view shows the underside of the LNT unit
with the tongue over the molded plastic post.
lens/tongue
post

Part no. 14-1010-46 Ver. 3-05
Aligning SmartFinder
In order for the SmartFinder to be useful, it must first be
aligned with the main telescope, so that both the SmartFinder
and the main telescope are pointing at
precisely the same location. To align the SmartFinder:
1. Point the main telescope at some well-defined distant
(perhaps a mile away) land object, such as a telephone
pole or sign. Center the object, as precisely as possible,
in the SP 26mm eyepiece's field of view. Tighten the
vertical and horizontal locks so that the tube cannot move
and the object remains centered.
2. While looking through the SmartFinder, turn the top or
side alignment screws (1 and 2, Fig. E) until the red dot
of the SmartFinder points at precisely the same position
as the view through the eyepiece of the main telescope.
The SmartFinder is now aligned to the main telescope. Unless
the alignment screws are disturbed or the LNT Module is
moved out of place, the SmartFinder should remain
aligned indefinitely.
If you have a question concerning use of the Meade
SMARTFINDER,call the Meade Instruments Customer Service
Department at [phone]. Customer Service hours are
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
SmartFinder Addendum
LNT™SmartFinder™Lens
For use with Meade ETX-PE Series Telescopes
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Fig. E: Turn the top (1) or side (2) SmartFinder
adjustment screws.