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ZWO ASI585MC Air User Manual

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  • Page 1 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual Thank you for purchasing the ZWO ASI camera! Please read this manual carefully before using this product. The copyright and modification rights of this manual and other related materials belong to Suzhou ZWO Co., Ltd.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Contents Foreword ......................1 Tips for Reading this Manual ................2 1. Product Overview ..................5 2. Notice for Use .................... 10 3. Getting to Know the Camera ..............12 3.1. External View ................... 12 3.2.
  • Page 3 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 7.1.1. Home ..................34 7.1.2. Community ................35 7.1.3. Nearby ................... 36 7.1.4. Me ..................37 7.2. Basic Configuration ................38 7.2.1. Gear Profile ................38 7.2.2. Wireless Smart Camera ............40 7.2.3. Main Camera ................. 42 7.2.4.
  • Page 4 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 9.1. Firmware Update ................81 9.2. Wi-Fi Reset ..................81 10. Servicing & Warranty ................82 11. Contact Us ....................82...

  • Page 5: Foreword

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Foreword Thank you for buying the ZWO wireless smart camera! This camera is a highly integrated smart Wi-Fi device that integrates a deep-space sensor, a guiding sensor and a smart astrophotography controller.

  • Page 6: Tips For Reading This Manual

    Scan the QR code for download addresses. iOS users can search "ASIAIR" in the App Store. Android users can search "ASIAIR" in Google Store or directly download the APK file on the ZWO website. #Mobile devices refer to smart devices (such as phones and tablets) that support iOS or Android operating systems and have internet connectivity.
  • Page 7 For more service terms, please refer to the Service Agreement in the App. ZWO does not assume any losses caused by users not using the product in accordance with this manual.
  • Page 8 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Subject to laws and regulations, ZWO reserves the final right of interpretation of this document. ZWO reserves the right to update, revise or terminate this document without prior notice.

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    CNC. After surface anodizing and sanding, it not only protects the case well, but also has a comfortable feel. The size of the entire camera is similar to that of the ZWO deep space cameras. The interfaces are standardized, easy to install and easy to use.
  • Page 10 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 team continuously enriches product functions and continuously improves user experience. Main Sensor Equipped with the Sony IMX585 CMOS sensor, this camera features a 1/1.2'' image format, native 12-bit ADC, no amp glow, 12 stops of dynamic range, and read noise as low as 0.7e.
  • Page 11 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Three-in-one design Thanks to the compact design, the ASI585MC Air only needs one USB cable for control. It reduces potential cabling issues and improves setup speeds. You don't need a separate OAG, guide camera and ASIAIR.
  • Page 12 Traditional CMOS sensors produce a weak infrared light source during operation quite often seen in the corner of uncalibrated images. It is the tell-tale sign of amp glow. As the ASI585MC Air uses zero-amp glow circuitry, you won’t have to worry about amp glow even when using high...
  • Page 13 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Native 12bit ADC The ASI585MC Air is a CMOS astrophotography camera with a native 12-bit ADC, capable of delivering a dynamic range of 12 stops for single frame. This results in finer image texture and richer color gradients during...

  • Page 14: Notice For Use

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 2. Notice for Use Before using the product, please carefully read the following guidelines: 1. Cameras with cooling functions require a DC12V@3A~10A power adapter (connector specification is D5.5x2.1mm, positive inside, negative outside). Additionally, 11V~14V lithium batteries can also power the camera.
  • Page 15 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 ZWO is not responsible for any data stored in the product and will not provide compensation for such data. 7. During the activation of the wireless smart camera, do not put the ASIAIR App in the background or close it, and do not cut off the power supply to the camera.

  • Page 16: Getting To Know The Camera

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 3. Getting to Know the Camera 3.1. External View Name Specification Quantity Note Heat sink For focusing the Focusing knob guiding sensor M42x0.75 threads, Sensor tilt plate Removable thickness Guiding sensor SC2210_BW...
  • Page 17 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 on the App Power input/output port, D5.5x2.1mm, DC12V@3A~10A Only one DC port can DC IN/OUT (positive inside, negative be used as power outside). 11V~14V lithium input batterie is also supported Ultra-quiet magnetic levitation Can be used to connect EAF USB 2.0 port...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 3.2. Specifications Product Name Wireless Smart Camera Model ASI585MC Air Camera body: Ø78mm, 108mm height Dimensions Antenna: 94mm long Weight 635g Operating Temperature -20℃~50℃ Storage Temperature -20℃~60℃ Operating Humidity 20% ~ 90%...
  • Page 19 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Color Color Mono Sensor Size 1/1.2'' 1/1.8'' Pixel Size 2.9μm 4μm Shutter Rolling shutter Rolling shutter Image Resolution 3840 x 2160 2.07MP 1920x1080 Spectrum Range 200nm-1000nm 300nm-1000nm Read Noise 0.7-6.67 e(3.8e@19.8db gain) 0.6-3.2 e(1e@10.6db gain)
  • Page 20 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 White Balance Auto/manual Auto/manual Output Format Software Bin Bin2 Bin3 Bin4 Bin1 Bin2 Offset(recommend) Function 30℃-35℃ (tested at the Delta-T environment temperature of 30℃) Power Of Heating Tube 2.4W...

  • Page 21: Quantum Efficiency And Read Noise

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 3.3. Quantum Efficiency and Read Noise Quantum efficiency(QE) - Main sensor The QE peak value of ASI585MC Air's main sensor is estimated to be about 91%. Quantum efficiency(QE) - Guide sensor The QE peak value of ASI2600MC Air's guide sensor is estimated to...

  • Page 22: Analog To Digital Converter (Adc)

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Read noise 3.4. Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) ASI585MC Air has a built-in 12bit ADC. It supports the custom ROI partial readout mode, resulting in a faster frame rate at the smaller ROI resolutions.

  • Page 23: Cooling System

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 USB transmission modes in 12bit mode: ASI585MC Air Frame Rate Frame rate (IMX585) Frame rate (SC2210) Resolution RAW8 Resolution RAW8 1920 × 1080 10.8fps 1920 × 1080 8.5fps 1280 × 960 17.2fps 1280 ×...

  • Page 24: Anti Dew

    2.4W power consumption, and users can enable or disable it through compatible software. 3.7. Power Consumption All ASI cameras have low power consumption. ASI585MC Air is no exception. Cameras with cooling functions require a DC12V@3A~10A power adapter (connector specification is D5.5x2.1mm, positive inside, negative outside).

  • Page 25: Built-In Filter

    Below is the power consumption of ASI585MC Air: 3.8. Built-in Filter The ASI585MC Air camera is equipped with a IR Cut filter (infrared cutoff filter) in front of the sensor, which serves as a protective window. This filter safeguards the sensor from external damage while effectively...

  • Page 26: Ddr Buffer

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 3.9. DDR Buffer ASI585MC Air is integrated with a 2GB DDR4 buffer that ensures the stability and security of data transmission, and effectively avoids the frame droping issue during long exposure. 3.10. Antenna The Wi-Fi antenna of the smart telescope is disassembled in the package.

  • Page 27: What's In The Box

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 4. What's in the Box?

  • Page 28: Structural Dimension Diagram

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 5. Structural Dimension Diagram...

  • Page 29: Connection Methods

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 6. Connection Methods This chapter aims to guide the user on how to connect the wireless smart camera to other devices. 6.1. Data Cable Connection The wireless smart telescope has multiple USB 2.0 ports to allow you to connect different devices, such as mount, EAF, EFW, etc.

  • Page 30: Power Supply Connection

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 6.2. Power Supply Connection Use a 12V@5A power adapter to connect the wireless smart camera to a power outlet, or power it with a battery. When powered on correctly, the POWER indicator will light up red.
  • Page 31 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 as the power input port, while the remaining DC interfaces can be used as power output ports, powering devices such as the dew heater strap or mount. Pay attention to the length of the cables to prevent them from tangling...

  • Page 32: Network Connection

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 6.3. Network Connection Power the wireless camera with utility power or a portable power source. Connect your mobile device to the camera's Wi-Fi network. The Wi-Fi name is typically the camera model followed by “AIR_" and the serial number, such as 585AIR_abcdefgh.

  • Page 33: Mount Connection Via Cables

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 ① After entering the App activation page, switch the device network to the Internet, return to the App, and tap "Get authorization code online" as prompted. ② Once the App indicates "Authorization code obtained successfully", switch the device network back to the camera's Wi-Fi, return to the App, and tap "Activate"...
  • Page 34 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 2.Direct USB connection to mount's HC port With continuous optimizations by mount manufacturers, some equatorial mounts now have the control system built into the mount itself, exposing a direct connection port on the mount body. This simplifies wiring even further.
  • Page 35 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 HEQ5 EQ6 Pro NEQ6 EQ6-R PRO AZ-EQ5GT AZ-EQ6GT EQM-35 Pro AZ-GTi* M-Uno Fast Reverse Single Fork Arm EQ Linear Fast Reverse EQ Vixen GPDX / Vixen SP fitted with Sysncan Upgrade kit (EQ5) CEM26、GEM28、CEM40、GEM45、HEQ5 PRO、AVX、CGEM II、...

  • Page 36: Mount Connection Via Network

    However, since there is no unified standard for Wi-Fi connections yet, detailed instructions for connecting the wireless smart camera to these mounts can be found on the ZWO website. Please refer to the help documentation on using the ASIAIR with the aforementioned mounts.

  • Page 37: Lens Connection

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 6.7. Lens Connection ① EOS-T2 adapter ② Nikon-T2 adapter ③ 2" filter (optional)

  • Page 38: Astrophotography With Asiair App

    7. Astrophotography with ASIAIR App This chapter mainly introduces the main functions and usage guide of the ASIAIR App, the mobile supporting the wireless smart camera. Note this workflow is the main way that ZWO officially recommends. 7.1. Interface Overview 7.1.1. Home Run the ASIAIR App.

  • Page 39: Community

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 7.1.2. Community Home: This page showcases a variety of rich photography works, including deep-sky objects, planets, and star fields. The images are presented in a waterfall flow layout, allowing users to browse through numerous photos seamlessly.

  • Page 40: Nearby

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 7.1.3. Nearby On the "Nearby" page, you can find nearby stargazing sites and stargazers around you, and also check the light pollution map.
  • Page 41 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 7.1.4. Me On the "Me" page, you can publish and view your own photography works. Tap the setting icon to do some basic setting adjustment work. For example, the "Language" option will allow you to change the display...

  • Page 42: Basic Configuration

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 7.2. Basic Configuration 7.2.1. Gear Profile Complete the "Network Connection" setup, then set your gear information here. Once configured, click "Enter" to access the App's main operation page. # Please ensure the latitude and longitude in the "Location Information"...
  • Page 43 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 ① Top Menu Bar Tap on any icon to pull up the corresponding settings page. From left to right, the icons represent settings for the Wi-Fi, main camera, guiding, mount, EFW, EAF, eMMC storage, and more information. Icons will be "lit"...

  • Page 44: Wireless Smart Camera

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 This area shows available tools for the current mode, including histogram, focusing, guiding, plate solving, crosshair, annotation, and star detection. Tap an icon to use or close the corresponding tool. 7.2.2. Wireless Smart Camera...
  • Page 45 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Network: Customize the wireless hotspot name and password for the smart camera, switch between 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi hotspot bands, and configure Wi-Fi station mode. Power Monitoring: Real-time display of input voltage, input current, current CPU working temperature, total power, and other information.

  • Page 46: Main Camera

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 7.2.3. Main Camera Select the main camera and turn it on. When switching cameras, please turn the switch off first, then turn it on after switching cameras. Then set gain and fill in the focal length of your telescope.
  • Page 47 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Customize File Name: You can customize the file name of the images you captured. The addible options include camera model, gain, temperature, etc. Advanced Settings: Advanced settings include automatic white balance, Mono Bin, continuous preview, automatic cooling after...

  • Page 48: Guiding

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 7.2.4. Guiding Select and turn on the guide camera here. It is recommended to select "High" for gain. In wireless smart camera products, please be sure to fill in the focal length of the guide camera accurately.
  • Page 49 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Calibration settings: Calibration Step: It is a parameter related to guide calibration. Keep the default value of 2000 milliseconds. Max DEC duration: It is recommended to keep the default value or adjust it to less than the exposure time of the guide camera.

  • Page 50: Mount

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Auto Restore Calibration: If your gear has not been moved or disassembled since your last imaging session, you can consider choosing this option. Guiding: Guide camera Bin2: This function is generally not used. It can be turned on when the star is not visible.
  • Page 51 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Mount Info: This records the mount's location, time information, and the current pointing position (usually defaults to the mount's home position). You can use your phone's built-in GPS to determine your location, which is reflected under "Mount Info" as "Location Info" to set your mount's correct position.

  • Page 52: Filter Wheel

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 to the speed multiplier for the mount's correction movements during guiding, with a default of 0.5X. Tracking: It is recommended to keep tracking enabled when starting to capture images. Tracking Speed: This is the rate at which the mount tracks celestial objects, with the default being sidereal rate.
  • Page 53 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Filters: Set the name and autofocus exposure time for each filter position. You can choose names based on the filters you use or customize them. Rotate in One-way: When this feature is enabled, the filter wheel can only rotate clockwise to switch filters.

  • Page 54: Eaf

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 7.2.7. EAF Once you have connected the EAF, simply tap to connect and proceed with various parameter settings. For detailed settings, please refer to the ZWO EAF manual. Current Position: Displays the current focus position of the EAF.

  • Page 55: Storage

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Step Settings: Configure the step count for fine-tuning and coarse adjustments. The travel limit refers to the maximum travel position that the EAF can move to. Backlash: Set the number of additional steps to move when the EAF changes direction to compensate for backlash.
  • Page 56 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Storage: Displays the storage space and usage status of the wireless smart camera. The camera has built-in eMMC storage and also supports external USB storage devices. Image Management: Allows for categorizing images and provides options to preview, export, or delete stored images.

  • Page 57: About

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 7.2.9. About ASIAIR 2.2(11.01): "2.2" is the app version number, "11.01" is the firmware version number. Bug Report: Report any issues encountered during use. Reported Issues: View previously reported issues. Experimental Features: Contains features currently in the testing phase.

  • Page 58: Imaging Guide

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 7.3. Imaging Guide (Example: FF80+ASI2600MC Air + EAF + ZWO Mount) One of ASIAIR's missions is to simplify the complex process of astrophotography. To help you quickly experience its ease of use, let's...
  • Page 59 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Drag the green box to select a bright star, tap the "Zoom" button on the left to see the details. Complete focusing based on the principle that the smaller the HFD value under Bin1, the better (you can gradually adjust from the MAX Bin to Bin1).

  • Page 60: Polar Alignment

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 guide camera as the main camera, and connect it. If the guide camera cannot be selected, first disable the current guide camera in the guide camera settings page before continuing. Switch to the "Focus" mode in the right operation area, tap the "Start"...
  • Page 61 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 ● Ensure there are no obstructions in the direction the telescope is pointing. In "Preview" mode, take a picture to ensure the plate solve function works correctly. Polar Deviation Calculation: Tap the button in the right operation area to start the polar alignment process.
  • Page 62 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Mount Adjustment After successfully calculating the polar deviation, tap "Let's Go" to enter the mount calibration page. Manually adjust the mount's altitude and azimuth angles based on the calculated offset values to align the mount's RA axis with the celestial pole.
  • Page 63 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 before adjusting). Check "Auto Refresh" in the lower right corner to refresh the mount's deviation values in real time during adjustment. Adjust the mount's azimuth and latitude as follows (refer to your...

  • Page 64: Goto

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 After polar alignment, in order to prevent the tail of the telescope from interfering with the tripod during GoTo, it is recommended to return the mount's zero position first. 7.3.3. GoTo After completing the polar alignment procedure, switch to "Preview"...

  • Page 65: Preview And Composition

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 After selecting the target, you will return to the preview interface. Tap "GoTo", and the mount will slew to this target. By default, the target will be automatically centered in this step.

  • Page 66: Start Guiding

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 image of the target. You can analyze this preview image to complete composition. 7.3.5. Start Guiding Tap the "Guiding" icon to bring up a floating window displaying simplified guiding information. The floating window will display "Stopped".
  • Page 67 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Tap the "EXP" icon to select the appropriate exposure time from 0.001 seconds to 5 seconds. Choose an exposure time (recommended 1-2 seconds), and then tap the button. Real-time images captured by the guide sensor will be displayed based on the selected exposure time.
  • Page 68 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 enough. You can also tap the button directly, and the ASIAIR App will automatically select a suitable star for the calibration process (multi-star guiding for automatic workflow). After calibration, guiding will begin.
  • Page 69 The blue represents the RA axis, the red represents the DEC axis, and the total tracking error RMS value for both axes is 17.48 arcseconds. "RA Aggr", "DEC Aggr", "DEC Mode" for the ZWO ASIMount can be set to the default values of "70%", "100%", and "Auto". However, you can also try adjusting "RA Aggr"...

  • Page 70: Live Stack

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 7.3.6. Live Stack You can perform live stack directly in the ASIAIR App. Step 1: Switch to "Preview" mode, select the target you want to capture, GoTo the target, and take an exposure to adjust imaging and composition.

  • Page 71: Autorun

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 7.3.7. Autorun Some stunning deep-sky images you see are the result of long-time exposure and post-processing. The longer the cumulative exposure time for a deep-sky target, the clearer the image. You need to take multiple sets of image frames and stack them in software.

  • Page 72: Plan Mode

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 exposure to ensure there are stars in the image, and keep guiding during your entire shooting schedule. Step 2: Switch to "Preview" mode, select the target you want to capture, GoTo the target, and take an exposure to adjust imaging and composition.

  • Page 73: Others

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 7.3.9. Others 7.3.9.1. Mount Control Panel The ASIAIR App offers a convenient and powerful tool for controlling the movement of the mount, selecting imaging targets, performing GoTo, and centering targets. This tool is referred to as the "Mount Control Panel...
  • Page 74 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Target Search Box: Tap to enter the "Object Library" interface. We've carefully selected over 14,000 solar system and deep sky objects, and there's a "Tonight's Best" list to make target selection easier.
  • Page 75 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Current Object Library Includes Deep object catalog (NGC/IC/M/SH2/C/LDN), solar system object catalog, famous star catalog, double star catalog, comet catalog, etc. Future updates will continue to expand this list. The mount control panel is only effective for GoTo mounts. It can not control the mount with On-Camera ST4 drive.
  • Page 76 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Guide Pup up the guiding floating window Plate Solve Analyze the current image to determine the actual coordinates (equatorial coordinates) that the mount is pointing to. This can be used for mount alignment; after solving, click "Sync to Mount" in the popup window.
  • Page 77 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Right Side of the Operation Panel Preview Preview: Click "Preview" to switch between Focus, Polar Alignment, Autorun, Plan, Live Stack, and Video mode. Autorun: Create your own imaging plan and start your imaging session according to your preferences.
  • Page 78 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 During fine focusing, adjust focus based on the principle that a smaller HFD value under Bin1 indicates better focus (can be adjusted from the MAX Bin down to Bin1). Bin1: Each pixel is used individually.

  • Page 79: Astrophotography With Asistudio

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 8. Astrophotography with ASIStudio ASIStudio, developed by ZWO, is a comprehensive astrophotography software suite that integrates several essential tools for astrophotography. It supports multiple platforms (MacOS 10.12 and above, Windows 7 and above, Linux (recommended Ubuntu 16.04 and above)) and features a...

  • Page 80: Connecting The Camera And Capturing Images

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 After downloading, double-click the installation packages and follow the prompts to install both the ASI camera driver and the ASIStudio software. 8.2. Connecting the Camera and Capturing Images Power on the wireless smart camera and connect your computer to the camera's Wi-Fi hotspot.

  • Page 81: Additional Astrophotography Software

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Set the relevant imaging parameters for the camera, and you are ready to start capturing images. 8.3. Additional Astrophotography Software Apart from the official ASIStudio software, the wireless smart camera also supports control and imaging using third-party computer software compatible with ASCOM drivers.
  • Page 82 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Connect your computer to the wireless smart camera's Wi-Fi hotspot. Open the MaximDL software. In the Camera Control section, select Camera 1 and Camera 2 to set up the cameras. In the setup window, choose Camera Model as ASCOM and click on Advanced.
  • Page 83 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 In the dropdown menu, select *NEW ALPACA DEVICE ZWO ASIxxxx Air and click OK. The wireless smart camera will provide options for both the main camera and the guiding camera. Configure Camera 1 and Camera 2 as the main camera and guiding camera respectively.
  • Page 84 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 Click Connect to connect to the camera. Now you can control the camera on PC. Go to Expose and Guide Pages to complete the setting before you start imaging with the wireless smart camera.

  • Page 85: Others

    Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 9. Others 9.1. Firmware Update The wireless smart camera regularly receives updates that introduce new features and optimize performance. The software updates are divided into firmware and App updates. The firmware update is distributed with the new versions of the ASIAIR App.
  • Page 86 Wireless Smart Camera ASI585MC Air User Manual V1.0 10. Servicing & Warranty Please visit the official website to learn about the latest after-sales policies and warranty service terms. Users in mainland China: Please visit the Chinese website: https://www.zwoastro.cn/policy Users in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and other overseas countries and regions: Please visit the English website: https://www.zwoastro.com/warranty-return-policy/...

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