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Setup and Operation Manual
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Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for StarLab Science First Digital STARLAB
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Page 2: Getting Started
® your students and visitors for years to come. In this section, we provide the information you need to set up and operate the Digital STARLAB ® projection system and dome successfully. In addition, we include a number of maintenance tips to keep your STARLAB system in peak operating condition. -
Page 3: Parts List
Projector Remote Projector Power Cord Speaker Power Cord Speakers Mini Display Port to HDMI Cable Computer Power Cord / STARLAB ® ® • 86475 Gene Lasserre Blvd, Yulee, FL 32097 USA Science First 800-875-3214 • 904-225-5558 • FAX 904-225-2228 • www.starlab.com... -
Page 4: Set-Up Instructions
The projection system for the Digital STARLAB is shipped in a single flight case. ® This case doubles as the stand and also holds all of the accessories for the Digital STARLAB . We ® have left plenty of extra room in the pockets for you to add your own equipment, if so desired. - Page 5 (see Figure 4). Make sure that the latches are securely fastened and laid flat. Figure 3 Figure 4 / STARLAB ® ® • 86475 Gene Lasserre Blvd, Yulee, FL 32097 USA Science First 800-875-3214 • 904-225-5558 • FAX 904-225-2228 • www.starlab.com...
- Page 6 It will automatically output to the projector. Figure 6 Enjoy your system! Figure 7 / STARLAB ® ® • 86475 Gene Lasserre Blvd, Yulee, FL 32097 USA Science First 800-875-3214 • 904-225-5558 • FAX 904-225-2228 • www.starlab.com...
- Page 7 11. Replace the top of the case and secure all four latches. Lay the latches flat. Lift From Here Computer Digital STARLAB ® Lift From Here Cables and accessories Speakers / STARLAB ® ® • 86475 Gene Lasserre Blvd, Yulee, FL 32097 USA Science First 800-875-3214 • 904-225-5558 • FAX 904-225-2228 • www.starlab.com...
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Page 8: Software Operation
Within a pane, you can expand or collapse various layers by using these buttons: Expand layer. Collapse layer. / STARLAB ® ® • 86475 Gene Lasserre Blvd, Yulee, FL 32097 USA Science First 800-875-3214 • 904-225-5558 • FAX 904-225-2228 • www.starlab.com... - Page 9 Each page includes a menu to help you remember the way you came. It indicates where you currently are in SkyGuide. / STARLAB ® ® • 86475 Gene Lasserre Blvd, Yulee, FL 32097 USA Science First 800-875-3214 • 904-225-5558 • FAX 904-225-2228 • www.starlab.com...
- Page 10 To change the hand tool to the location scroller tool, hold down the Shift key and drag the cursor, or select it from the cursor drag-down menu. / STARLAB ® ® • 86475 Gene Lasserre Blvd, Yulee, FL 32097 USA Science First 800-875-3214 • 904-225-5558 • FAX 904-225-2228 • www.starlab.com...
- Page 11 30x would cause the time in Starry Night™ to advance at 30 times the real rate. / STARLAB ® ® • 86475 Gene Lasserre Blvd, Yulee, FL 32097 USA Science First 800-875-3214 • 904-225-5558 • FAX 904-225-2228 • www.starlab.com...
- Page 12 The period key (.) stops time The slash key (/) means routine forward The comma key (,) runs time backwards / STARLAB ® ® • 86475 Gene Lasserre Blvd, Yulee, FL 32097 USA Science First 800-875-3214 • 904-225-5558 • FAX 904-225-2228 • www.starlab.com...
- Page 13 Earth, your city name will show up in the display. If you are observing from another planet, the display shows this information. / STARLAB ® ® • 86475 Gene Lasserre Blvd, Yulee, FL 32097 USA Science First 800-875-3214 • 904-225-5558 • FAX 904-225-2228 • www.starlab.com...
- Page 14 Night™ will offer you the option of hiding the horizon or advancing the time forward to a time when the object will be above the horizon. Objects below the horizon are greyed out. / STARLAB ® ® • 86475 Gene Lasserre Blvd, Yulee, FL 32097 USA Science First 800-875-3214 • 904-225-5558 • FAX 904-225-2228 • www.starlab.com...
- Page 15 Magnify: This zooms in on the object so that you get a close-up view. Objects within our solar system and many deep-space objects have detailed images. / STARLAB ® ® • 86475 Gene Lasserre Blvd, Yulee, FL 32097 USA Science First 800-875-3214 • 904-225-5558 • FAX 904-225-2228 • www.starlab.com...
- Page 16 Starry Night™ with the elevation buttons in the “Viewing Location Display” of the toolbar. / STARLAB ® ® • 86475 Gene Lasserre Blvd, Yulee, FL 32097 USA Science First 800-875-3214 • 904-225-5558 • FAX 904-225-2228 • www.starlab.com...
- Page 17 ® dome, the instructor should check to make sure there is no one remaining in the entrance. 7. Always make sure there is a clear path out of the STARLAB ® in the event of an emergency. 8. Safety rules and evacuation procedures should be reviewed with the students before the start of each STARLAB ®...
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting It is recommended that you contact Starlab prior to setting up your system for the first time. What do I do if the system won’t come on? 1. Check to make sure all the cords are firmly plugged in. - Page 19 Our technical staff is standing by to assist you with any and all problems you may have. Remember, there is no such thing as an unnecessary question! / STARLAB ® ® • 86475 Gene Lasserre Blvd, Yulee, FL 32097 USA Science First 800-875-3214 • 904-225-5558 • FAX 904-225-2228 • www.starlab.com...
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