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iOptron 8507, 8506 Using Electronic Eyepiece to Capture Images, 6.1. iE1300 Driver Installation

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6. Using Electronic Eyepiece to Capture Images

6. Using Electronic Eyepiece to Capture Images

For model #8506, with the included 1.3MP iE1300 electronic eyepiece, now you can experience astro-video and astrophotography for yourself! It transmits live video images of the Moon, Sun, planets and terrestrial objects through a USB cable to your computer. Images can be recorded for later playback or frame imaging.

6.1. iE1300 Driver Installation

The iE1300 is a Plug-N-Play device. Plug each end of the USB cable into the iE1300 and your computer. Your computer will detect the electronic eyepiece as new hardware and start to install the driver. Follow the instructions on your computer for any driver installation.

The camera is ready for use after the driver is installed.

6.2. Use the iE1300 to Observe an Object

In order to bring an object to your computer monitor, an image/video capture program is needed. Most PCs come with preinstalled programs, such as Window Movie Maker, Arcsoft Webcam Companion, or other webcam program. If your PC does not have one installed or cannot change the camera selection, you may download one from the following website: VirtualDub 32-bit or 64-bit from www.VirtualDub.org or Future Winjoe at www.ioptron.com/future.rar.

Aim and focus your telescope to an observing target using a regular eyepiece. Always start with a low power eyepiece (the one with a large number, such as a 25mm instead of 4mm.) Remove the eyepiece and insert the iE1300 camera into the telescope focuser. Slowly adjust the focuser knob to bring the image to focus. Using “Sync to Target” to bring the interested part to the screen. Use the capture function of the program to capture the image or movie. Practice your system during the daytime first.

6.3. Example: Using Future WinJoe For Image and Video Capture

Install software of Future WinJoe

1.Download Future WinJoe from www.ioptron.com/future.rar and save it on your desktop

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Contents

SmartStar Solar 60 GOTO Telescope For Products #8506 & #8507Instruction Manual Table of Content 5.7. Watch List 1. SmarStar Solar 60TM Overview 1.1. SmartStar Solar 60TM Features1 SmartStar CubeTM –Emount 1.2.SmartStar Solar 60TM Assembly Terms1Refractor Telescope with glass solar filter 60mm 1GoToNova hand controller Part #Step 3. Installing batteries not included 2. Telescope AssemblyStep 1. Preparing the Tripod Step 1aStep 4. Attaching telescope Step 6. Connecting hand controllerStep 5. Attaching optics 3.1. Key Description 3. GoToNova 8405 Hand Controller3.2. The LCD Screen Declination Mount/GPS StatusAzimuth Slew Speed4. Getting Started 4.1.1. Using the telescope4.1. Getting Familiar with Telescope 4.1.3. Display an object on a computer screen 4.1.2. Moving the telescopeFocusing Telescope on a Land Object Moving the Telescope using Hand Controller4.2. Explore GOTO and Tracking Capability 4.2.2. Setting Up the Hand Controller4.2.1. Level the Mount and Set Initial Position Set daylight saving time Set local timeSet site coordinates Set time zone4.2.3. Go to the Sun 4.2.4. Go to the Moon and other Celestial Objects 4.3. Turn Off the Mount5.1. Slew to an Object 5. Complete Functions of GoToNova Hand Controller5.1.1. Planets, Sun, Moon 5.1.2. Deep Sky Objects5.1.7. Enter Position 5.2. Land Objects5.1.8. Watch List 5.1.9. Watch List Auto5.3. Sync to Target 5.4. Set Up Controller5.4.1. Set Display Info 5.4.4. Reset All 5.4.3. Set Azi Work Mode5.5. Align 5.4.2. Set Key Beep5.5.2. One Star Align 5.6. Modify Star Catalog5.5.3. Two Star Alignment 5.6.1. User RA&DEC JD2000Edit one data Add a new objectDelete one data 5.6.2. CometsDelete all Add a new comet5.6.3. Asteroids 6P d’Arrest6P d’Arrest 5.8. Set Telescope Coord 5.7. Watch List5.9. Park Scope Add a watch object Delete one data Delete all6.1. iE1300 Driver Installation 6. Using Electronic Eyepiece to Capture ImagesInstall software of Future WinJoe 6.2. Use the iE1300 to Observe an Object3.Select your language, then click “OK” to confirm Operation of Future WinJoe 3.Click on “” to bring up the “Capture Settings” menu to select a camera, if your computer equipped more than one. In this case, select “MDA1300”. You can select where to store the captured videos and images. You may also change other settings in this menu. Click “OK” when done 6.Click on “” to capture a still image 7.1. Maintenance 7. Maintenance and Servicing7.2. Storage and Transport 7.3. Troubleshooting 7.5. Product End of Life Disposal Instructions 7.4. iOptron Customer ServiceAppendix A. Technical Specifications Appendix B. GoToNova 8405 HC MENU STRUCTURE Two Star Align Modify Star Catalog Align Solarsys Align One Star AlignUser RA&DEC JD2000 Comets Asteroids Watch List Add a Watch Object Delete One Data Delete AllModern Constellations Appendix C. GoToNova Star ListConstellation AbbreviationMessier ID No GOTONOVA Deep Sky Object ListOBJECT ID NoPraesepe GTONOVA Named Star List Object GOTONOVA Double Star ListConst MagitudeConst ObjectMagitude Comm. NameConst ObjectMagitude ObjectName GTONOVA Comet ListYear MonthWild Name GTONOVA Asteriod ListYear MonthPolyhymnia GoToNova SAO Bright Star List IOPTRON ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY