PREFACE Thank you very much for your purchase of a Vixen astronomical telescope
This manual applies to the VC200L and VMC200L telescopes. You may occasionally nd descriptions in the
text not relevant to your particular model. Read the instructions for your mount along with this manual if you
purchased the telescope as a complete package.
WARNING! Never look directly at the sun with the telescope or its nder or guide scope.
Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
CAUTION Do not leave the optical tube uncapped in the daytime. Sunlight passing through the
telescope or nder scope may cause re.
Do not use the product while moving or walking, injuries could result from a collision with
objects or from stumbling or falling.
Keep small caps, plastic bags, or plastic packing materials away from children. These may
cause a danger of swallowing or suocation.
Do not use the product in a wet environment and do not handle with wet hands.
Do not leave the product inside a car in bright sunshine or in other hot places. Keep any
strong heat sources away from the product.
When cleaning, do not use solvents such as paint thinner or similar products.
Do not expose the product to rain, water, dirt or sand.
Avoid touching any lens or mirror surfaces directly with your hands. In case a lens or mirror
becomes dirty with ngerprints or general smears, gently wipe it using a commercially
available lens cleaner and a lens cleaning paper or cloth, or consult your local Vixen Optics
Blow o dust on lenses using a commercially available blower brush. Do not use
For storage, keep the product in a dry place and do not expose to direct sunlight.
SETTING UP THE TELESCOPE - Refer to your mount instructions along with this manual.
ATTACHING THE TELESCOPE TUBE TO THE MOUNT
Loosen both the dovetail-plate lock screw and safety
screw until the tips of these screws no longer extended
into the inner part of the dovetail block. Slide the do-
vetail mounted scope into the dovetial mounting block
as shown in the gure. Tighten the dovetail lock screw
(centered on the notch) onto the dovetail tube plate
Then tighten the small chrome safety screw onto the
dovetail mounting block until snug.
(SX mount and VMC200L optical tube shown here.)
Finder Scope Bracket Receiver
