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Orion StarShoot 52099 Instruction Manual

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Orion
StarShoot
HD Video/
®
™
Web Broadcasting Camera
#52099
Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975
Customer Support:
www.OrionTelescopes.com/contactus
Corporate Offices:
89 Hangar Way, Watsonville CA 95076 - USA
Copyright © 2014 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars
All Rights Reserved. No part of this product instruction or any of its contents
may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted, without the prior written
consent of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.
IN 514 Rev. A 04/14

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Corporate Offices: 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville CA 95076 - USA Copyright © 2014 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars All Rights Reserved. No part of this product instruction or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted, without the prior written consent of Orion Telescopes &...

  • Page 2: Parts List

    • 20ft HDMI cable Figure 1. The SSHD attached to telescope for solar system imaging. • BNC to RCA adapter Congratulations on your purchase of the Orion StarShoot HD Video/Web Broad- • USB to RS-232 Adapter casting Camera (SSHD). • USB Video Capture device The SSHD is a high resolution color video camera designed for Real-Time Live •...
  • Page 3 HD (720p/1080p) on computer or lap- Convertor box. top a HD capture device must be used. We recommend the Orion HD Video • Connect HDMI cable to HDMI Convertor box and HD-TV or HD-Projector Capture Device (Sold separately). • Connect 24V power adapter to HDMI Convertor box.

  • Page 4: Operating With A Computer

    First install the Camera control software from CD. Future updates will be avail- tries and China select PAL. able on the product support page on the Orion website. For SECAM countries some SECAM TV’s will also accept a PAL signal otherwise •...

  • Page 5: Setup Menu

    • If no COM port exist on computer (such as the case in most laptops) then use included USB to RS-232 adapter and drivers. See the USB to Serial device manual for details. • Run HD Camera control Figure 7. Com Port settings. software.
  • Page 6 Figure 13. Presets. Presets (Figure 13) Quick Button Shortcuts Five preset button icons are available as shortcuts to setting multiple parameters at the same time. Figure 14. Luminance submenu. Pressing the icon button will set multiple parameters to enable quick setup times When Fixed Shutter is active the following shutter speeds are available.

  • Page 7: Color Menu

    For bright solar system objects such as the Moon and planets sense up should be set at a minimum or off and the fixed shutter speed should be set to the fastest speed possible to prevent blurring due to atmospheric conditions. Low light objects require a high value sense up setting such as 8 seconds.

  • Page 8: Utility Menu

    auto Panning When Auto Pan Mode is selected adjust the Auto X Speed and Auto Pan Y Speed sliders to control the speed of the panning search. Cross Hair When button active displays white cross hairs on screen to aid in centering target or to point to desired position on screen.
  • Page 9 The HD video can be recorded onto computer via the Orion HD Capture Device of the camera. To this end, having a motor drive (at least single-axis) will also be (Sold Separately) helpful.

  • Page 10: Connections And Cables

    SSHD to take images of the Sun and the sunspots on its surface. image goes in and out of focus, this is (Filters available through Orion. Check the catalog or OrionTelescopes.com for due to viewing conditions. This is to be expected and one of the reasons why more information).

  • Page 11: Care And Maintenance

    (Available through Orion, check the catalog or For the best astro-images, we recommend finding a location with dry air, some OrionTelescopes.com for more information).

  • Page 13: Specifications

    During this warranty period Orion Telescopes & Binoculars will repair or replace, at Orion’s option, any warranted instrument that proves to be defective, provided it is returned postage paid. Proof of purchase (such as a copy of the original receipt) is required.

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