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inStruCtiOn Manual
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Orion StarShoot HD Video/
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A computer is not required to use the SSHD as the manual buttons on rear of camera controls all functions. However the included camera control software enables a much more convenient method to control the SSHD camera features by use of buttons, sliders and drop down menus. The included video capture device enables the user to view and capture live video in SD format on their computers. Together with the video capture device the SSHD can be setup to broadcast live video over the internet usi
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in order to view on a standard tV (SD): • Connect one end of BNC cable to HD-SDI output on back of SSHD. • Connect other end of BNC cable to the HD-SDI IN on the HDMI Convertor box. • Connect 24V power adapter to HDMI Convertor box. • The red LED on camera will light up to show that the camera is receiving power. • Connect RCA cable to SSHD by connecting RCA cable to CVBS output using RCA to BNC adapter. • Plug opposite end of RCA cable into TV RCA input. • Select RCA input channel on
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1. HD Video Out (SDI) 2. SD Video Out (CVBS) 3. Power In DC-Jack (disabled – power comes from BNC cable instead) 4. Power On LED 5. “Center” Button 6. “Up” Button 7. ”Down” Button 8. ”Left” Button 9. ”Right” Button 10. RS-485: not used – control comes from BNC cable instead) Figure 5. Rear of Camera Figure 6. Worldwide TV formats Operating Without a Computer ntSC/P al tV System Selection • For NTSC, turn on the power while pressing the [UP] button. Camera Settings using buttons • For PAL, tu
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• 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. • Select COM PORT (number will vary according to your computer see below) and select open Figure 10. Submenus. COM Port (Figure 7). • The SSHD can now be controlled via computer. Please note no menu options will func- tion until the camera control sof
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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. and helps tailor camera settings to best match user’s telescope configuration. NTSC: (1/30s ~ 1/1000s) Users can modify settings within the submenus
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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. aGC – analogue Gain Control Select Checkbox to activate Auto Gain – When Active use slider to modify gain Manual Gain – When Active use slider to modify gain Peak Control Adjust Peak ratio for hig
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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. Select On button to activate. Use X and Y sliders to position cross hair. Press Center button to re-center cross hairs. Misc Figure 16. The Utility menu. H Flip Color Suppress level When button active flips image in the
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2. Setup SSHD and viewing device Barlow to the telescope to increase magnification is not uncommon for planetary as explained in viewing on TV or imaging (Figure 17). The planets and other solar system objects are relatively Computer section. bright and can be imaged with a darker or “slower” focal ratio. 3. Remove the eyepiece and insert High power planetary imaging often leaves the best focus up to your eyes when the SSHD (with 1.25" nosepiece) monitoring the live image. Use the digital zoo
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t errestrial imaging Nature and scenic imaging is possible with the SSHD when used with a tele- scope or wide field lens. Use the X and Y flip when image is reversed or upside down. When using with a telescope the aper- ture may need to be stopped down (reduced in size) in order to reduce the brightness during daytime. Figure 19. NightSkiesNetwork.com. internet Figure 18. Lunar imaging. Broadcasting Additionally, the individual images may be very soft since if you’re imaging at When using
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select the best frames to combine for best results and can also reject the poor- however. Experimentation will be needed to see what your telescope is capable est frames. of in the seeing conditions on a given night. If the image appears somewhat dim and fuzzy on the computer screen, you may want to consider removing the Use the digital zoom feature to aid in focusing. Barlow lens. First zoom in on the target, focus, then zoom back out. (Focal Reducers and Barlow lenses available through Orio
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22 23 SSHD Manual Menu Luminance Menu1/4 ALC Off/On/FLC ALC(Auto lighting control) level control, with FLC(flicker less) function AES Off/On AES(Auto exposure shutter ) level control FIXED SHUTTER Off/On 1/30(1/25),1/50(1/60),1/100,1/120,1/180,1/350,1/500.1/750,1/1000,1/2000,1/4 000,1/10000. PEAK AVERAGE Off/On Adjust image PEAK ratio, for highlight suppression BACK LIGHT Off/On Brightness compensation for dark area XDR OFF/LOW/Middle/HIGH Digital WDR function which is based on adaptive tone
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Specifications Camera Sensor: Sharp color CCD Sensor Sensor format: 1/3" Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 720 x 480 Pixel Size: 3.75µm x 3.75µm Exposure Range: 1/10000s to 8s Frame Rate: Selectable 30/60 FPS A/D Conversion: 16 bit IR Cut filter: Yes Mounting: 1.25" nose piece One-Year limited Warranty This Orion product is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purch
