Star Lab Science First Digital STARLAB Instruction manuelle
Digital
STARLAB®
Setup and Operation Manual
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Getting Started
Helmut Albrecht
STARLAB® Customer
Service Specialist
Nathaniel Bell,
Company Co-owner,
STARLAB® Technical
Support
Thank you for your purchase of the Digital STARLAB® projection system. We welcome you to our
family of educators! We hope the versatility and excitement inherent in the STARLAB® will be delighting
your students and visitors for years to come.
In this section, we provide the information you need to set up and operate the Digital STARLAB®
projection system and dome successfully. In addition, we include a number of maintenance tips to keep
your STARLAB® system in peak operating condition.
Our commitment to you:
Science First® is committed to manufacturing the nest digital projection system available today
combined with the highest possible level of service. You can contact us for any reason - a real person
will answer the phone each time!
In addition to our team below (whom you may have met at trade shows throughout the country), our
mechanical engineer and production foreman have spent many hours assembling our products from soup
to nuts. If we don’t know the answer the exact moment you call, we’ll nd it for you!
We are always looking for ways to improve our products and service in any manner possible. Have an
idea? Please give us a call!
Important Note: Your system has been carefully calibrated by Starlab. It
does not need any further adjustment. Do not adjust any mechanical fas-
teners (e.g. screws), or computer/projector settings unless specically di-
rected to do so by a member of the Starlab Team! Damage to your system
may occur, and any repairs needed may not be covered under warranty.
It is recommended that you contact Starlab prior to setting up your system for the
rst time.
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Speakers
MacBook Pro Computer
Projector Power Cord
Speaker Power Cord
Projector Remote
Mini Display Port to HDMI Cable Computer Power Cord
Digital STARLAB® with lens
Parts List
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Set-Up Instructions
The projection system for the Digital STARLAB® is shipped in a single ight case.
This case doubles as the stand and also holds all of the accessories for the Digital STARLAB® . We
have left plenty of extra room in the pockets for you to add your own equipment, if so desired.
See pages 5 - 6 for further instructions on using the case as a stand.
Digital STARLAB® Case
Digital STARLAB® Case in Stand Mode
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Figure 3
Figure 4
1. Lay the Digital STARLAB® case at on its
bumpers so that the telescoping handle is near
and parallel to the oor.
2. Open the case by pulling out and turning the
keys to disengage the four latches located two
on each long side of the case. To do so, pull
the key up and turn to the left. Once all of the
latches are disengaged, make sure to lay them
at again.
3. Place the top (lid) of the case (the smaller
section) on the oor with the foam side down
in the center of the dome. This is the base of
the stand (see Figure 1).
4. Next, remove all of the components from the
bottom of the case starting with the projector.
Lift the projector from the sides where there
are spaces in the foam (see Figure 2). Place
it on a stable surface. Then remove all other
components including the computer, two
speakers, cables and remote.
5. Once empty, ip the case bottom onto its side
so that the small latch hook on each long end
is parallel to and near the oor.
6. In this position, place the bottom section of
the case onto the top section (see Figure 3)
so that the wheel side of the bottom section
and the bumper side of the top section are
on the same end. Align the latch hook with
the latches (see Figure 4). Make sure that the
latches are securely fastened and laid at.
Figure 1
Digital STARLAB®
Cables and accessories
Computer
Lift From Here
Lift From Here
Speakers
Set-Up Instructions
Figure 2
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Set-Up Instructions
7. With the bottom of the projector facing
away from you and sheye lens pointing up,
carefully slide the projector downwards onto
the 2 brackets located on the upper left side of
the stand (see Figures 6 and 7). Both projector
hooks should t securely in the brackets on
the stand.
8. Next, connect all the cables to the projector.
Attach both the power cord and the VGA
cable. The VGA cable should then be plugged
into the Mini Display Port on your laptop.
9. Plug the included speakers into an open USB
port on your computer.
10. Once everything has been plugged in, turn
on the computer and projector. The projector
can be turned on with the remote or with the
button on the bottom of the projector. Note:
there is a master power switch next to the
input for the cord. If your projector does not
activate, you may need to ip this switch.
11. The nal step is to load Starry Night™
software. Double click the “Projector”
icon. Immediately afterward, double click
the “Small Dome” icon. The program will
start after a brief boot- up period. It will
automatically output to the projector.
Enjoy your system!
Brackets to hold projector
Projector
Brackets
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
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1. Hit the “power” button twice on the projector (in the button panel) or on the remote to turn off the
projector. It is important to leave the projector plugged in for a few minutes! This allows a fan to cool
the bulb. Failure to do this may decrease the life of the bulb. During this period, you can pack up the
other equipment.
2. Replace the cap on the sheye lens.
3. Shut down the computer. To do so, close all applications then choose “Shut Down” under the Apple
icon on the menu bar at the top of the screen (far left).
4. Unplug the speakers.
5. Unplug the power strip from the wall then remove all of the cords.
6. Remove all the cords from the computer and projector.
7. Make sure you have plenty of room and there are no trip hazards when removing the projector.
8. Remove the projector by lifting it straight up off the brackets and place it on a stable surface.
9. Next, undo the two latches connecting the top and bottom of the case and lay the latches at.
10. Remove the bottom and lay it at with the foam side up. Replace all of the components in their slots
as shown in photo below.
11. Replace the top of the case and secure all four latches. Lay the latches at.
Digital STARLAB®
Speakers Cables and accessories
Computer
Lift From Here
Shutting Down and Packing Up
Lift From Here
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Using the Controls:
The controls in Starry Night™ are grouped in three areas of the screen:
• Toolbar
• Side Pane (for example: SkyGuide, Favorites, Options)
• Application Menu
If any of the controls described in this section are missing from your display, reinstall QuickTime and make sure to
choose the Recommended Install option.
Toolbar
The toolbar is the strip of buttons above the main window. The toolbar has the following set of
basic controls (each set of controls is explained in a later section):
• Time and Date
• Time Flow Rate
• Viewing Location
• Gaze
• Zoom
Side Panes
These panes are along the left side of the screen.
They can be viewed as the following options:
• Favorites
• SkyGuide
• Options
• Media
• Find, info
Selecting an option from the drop-down menu causes that pane to open, revealing a set of controls.
Each pane opens to the same width. However, by clicking along the right edge of the pane and
dragging the mouse, you can make the pane narrower or wider.
Within a pane, you can expand or collapse various layers by using these buttons:
Expand layer.
Collapse layer.
Software Operation
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SkyGuide Pane
The SkyGuide pane is different from the other panes. It functions a lot like a web browser and contains
its own set of buttons to help you navigate through the pages. The SkyGuide Pane has the following
controls:
Navigation
The navigation controls are located at the top of the SkyGuide pane.
Click “Back” to return to the page you last visited. Click again to move back through all
the pages you’ve seen.
Click “Forward” to go forward again through the same pages.
Click “Home” to go to the main SkyGuide page.
Click “Refresh” to reload the initial view in the sky window.
Click “Remove Slides” to remove all media playing on the dome.
Click “Table of Contents” to display a list of all topics and tours that SkyGuide offers.
Click “Page Forward” to move to the next page in SkyGuide.
Click “Page Back” to move to the previous page in SkyGuide.
Page Path
Each page includes a menu to help you remember the way you came. It indicates where you currently
are in SkyGuide.
Software Operation
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Application Menu
The menu runs across the top of the screen, above the toolbar. Clicking an item in the menu re-
veals additional options.
Changing Your Viewing Direction
By default, Starry Night™ always opens with your view facing south, looking slightly above the ho-
rizon. You can adjust this view to look in any direction. The default cursor icon in Starry Night™
is a hand. When you hold the mouse button down, the hand closes, as if it’s grabbing part of the sky.
If you hold the mouse button down and drag the mouse, your view shifts in the direction that you
moved the mouse.
Zenith and Nadir Markers
If you adjust your view to look high above the horizon, you might see a red marker. This marker
identies the zenith, the point in the sky that is directly above your head. If your view is from
a point in space, you can also look straight down to see a marker for the nadir, the point directly
beneath your feet. If your view is from a spot on Earth or another planet, you can look only slightly
below the horizon and cannot see the nadir.
Gaze Control
The gaze display in the status bar shows the direction you’re looking.
• Altitude (Alt) measures the angle above the horizon in degrees. An altitude of zero degree means
you’re looking straight ahead; 90 degrees means you’re looking straight up.
• Azimuth (Az) indicates the direction you’re facing: zero degrees is north, 90 degrees is east, 180
degrees is south, and 270 degrees is west. You can also use the compass points marked along the
horizon to determine your viewing direction.
Location Scroller
The location scroller is another way of changing your location when your view is from high above
an object. The location scroller cursor looks like a compass with arrows radiating from four sides. If
you click and drag the cursor, you can move all around an object. This offers fantastic views of the
planets and solar system. For instance, if you’re high above the surface of Saturn, use the location
scroller to turn the planet and see the rings from every angle.
The location scroller can help you get a real sense of the three-dimensional relationships among
objects in our solar system and beyond. As you explore the tours in SkyGuide, the location scroller
appears automatically when appropriate. In these cases, you can click and drag the cursor to change
your perspective. To change the hand tool to the location scroller tool, hold down the Shift key and
drag the cursor, or select it from the cursor drag-down menu.
Software Operation
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