Installation Instructions

LNT SmartFinder Lens

For use with Meade ETX-PE Series Telescopes

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. Tongue
Fig. C: Rotate the lens locking knob counterclockwise to lock the tongue in place.
You may need to wiggle the lens/tongue a bit to slide the tongue into place.

Lens Locking Knob

Rotate the lens locking knob all the way counterclockwise to lock the tongue in place. See Figs. C and D.
Fig. A: Peel back film from just the tongue of the lens.
While looking at the front of the LNT module, rotate the lens locking knob all the way clockwise.

Front of LNT

lens/tongue
Fig. D: View of underside of the LNT module with lens/tongue locked properly in place.
Remove the remainder of the plastic film from the lens, but avoid touching the lens as you do soyou may scratch the lens or leave fingerprints. To clean the surface of the lens, use a camel hair brush to gently remove the dust. A high-quality lens cleaning cloth is also acceptable.
Fig. B: Insert tongue into LNT module slot.
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.
If you have a question concerning use of the Meade
SMARTFINDER, call the Meade Instruments Customer Service
Department at (800) 626-3233. Customer Service hours are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

SmartFinder Addendum

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. While looking through the SmartFinder, turn the front lens adjustment screw until Smartfinder is roughly aligned with the object (1 and 2, Fig. E). Then 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.
Fig. E: Turn the top (1) or side (2) SmartFinder adjustment screws.
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.
Lens Locking Knob Lens Adjusment Screw
Department at (949) 451-1450. Customer Service hours are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Fig. F: SmartFinder lens locking knob and lens

Installation Instructions

LNT SmartFinder Lens

For use with Meade LX-90 Series Telescopes

Introduction

The LX90 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. Front of LNT
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.
Fig. C: Inset tongue into LNT module slot.
You may need to wiggle the lens/tongue a bit to slide the tongue into place. You will hear an audible click when the lens is completely inserted and locked into place. Remove the remainder of the plastic film from the lens, but avoid touching the lens as you do soyou may scratch the lens or leave fingerprints.
Fig. A: Lens with protective film.
First peel back the film from just the tongue of the SmartFinder lens. Tongue
Fig. D: Remove the rest of the protective film.
Fig. B: Peel back film from just the tongue of the lens.
To clean the surface of the lens, use a camel hair brush to gently remove the dust. A high-quality lens cleaning cloth is also acceptable.
If you have a question concerning use of the Meade 2. Insert the tongue into the SmartFinder slot. Angle the tongue towards the front of the LNT module as you slide it into place.
SMARTFINDER, call the Meade Instruments Customer Service
Department at (949) 451-1450. Customer Service hours are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

Part no. 14-0670-02

Ver. 11-04