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The G3M Series
Planetary / Guide Cameras Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the G3M series camera. This document provides an overview of
its key features and usage instructions. For more details, visit our official website at
https://www.touptek-astro.com.
For any issues, please contact us via email or your purchase channel.
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Summary of Contents for ToupTek Astro G3M Series
- Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the G3M series camera. This document provides an overview of its key features and usage instructions. For more details, visit our official website at https://www.touptek-astro.com. For any issues, please contact us via email or your purchase channel.
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Page 2: Product Introduction
The ToupTek Astro G3M series are dual-function cameras that combine both guiding and planetary imaging functions. They feature a USB 3.0 high-speed port, excellent image quality, and high sensitivity, making them suitable for both planetary photography and guiding, thus adapting to various needs. -
Page 3: Packing List
At present, each model of the G3M series camera is available in two types: a short type and a long type. The default back focal length of the short type camera is 17.5mm with a type C adapter. The default back focal length of the long type camera is 12.5mm with a CS adapter. The front of the G3M camera is an CMOS sensor and a front protective window. -
Page 4: Installation
Installation Install to the main telescope for shooting. Install to the guidscope for guiding. Install to the OAG for guiding. - Page 5 ToupSky (Windows) for Planetary photography (Take the G3M662C as an example) 1. Software Acquisition: Please visit https://www.touptek-astro.com/downloads/ to download ToupSky. You can find ToupSky in “Desktop App - Windows” on this webpage. The software can be used without driver, so there is no need for additional downloads.
- Page 6 2.Driver update: Please visit https://www.touptek-astro.com/downloads/ to download ToupTek Astro Equipment Driver, and you can find it in“Desktop APP - Windows” on this webpage. The software package has already contained the ToupTek Astro and ASCOM Platform Driver, which can be installed with one-click setup without specifying the installation path.
- Page 7 1. Software acquisition: Please visit https://www.touptek-astro.com/downloads/ to acquire the download link for PHD2. You can find PHD2 in "Others - Others" on this webpage. PHD2 already includes the ToupTek Astro Camera local driver, so there is no need for additional downloads and installations.
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Page 8: Faqs (Frequently Asked Questions )
3.Hardware connection: Use the data cable included with the camera to connect to the computer. 4.After finishing the profile wizard, enter PHD2 and select ToupTek Camera. If you have more than one ToupTek cameras connected to your computer, please click the double-arrows icon on the right side to select the guide camera you need, and then click Connect. - Page 9 2.Q: What should I do if I still can't find my camera in the software after installing the ToupTek Astro Equipment Driver (take Windows11 as an example)? A: Locate the Windows icon on your desktop. Right click the icon and find Device Manager.
- Page 10 4.Q: Why can't I connect to the G3M camera in PHD2, and what should I do? A: If your PHD2 version is earlier than 2.6.13, please refer to question 1 to install or update ToupTek Astro Camera Driver and try again. If your PHD2 version is newer, check whether other software, such as ToupSky and N.I.N.A, etc., has occupied the port of the camera, if so, disconnect the other software and...
- Page 11 2.Dead on Arrival (DOA) Handling In the event of a DOA situation, please contact ToupTek within the specified time limit and provide the purchase invoice and relevant proof.ToupTek will arrange for doorstep pickup service and take the following actions based on specific circumstances: ①Replacement for Quality Issues: Within 30 days of receipt, if the product is confirmed to have quality issues by...
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