Contents of the Update Program <Ver.2.2>
Simultaneous Update along with the SX, SXD Mounts Update
The STAR BOOK firmware for the SX and SXD mounts is the same as that for the New ATLUX mount. This renewal has been done collaterally owing to the firmware update of the SX and SXD mounts. No change has been made from the Ver.2.1 in performance, but older version than the old Ver.2.1 should be updated to the latest Ver.2.2.
Update History
Program Correction
In the previous version of the programs, there was a malfunction that a volume setting of the sound could not be saved. You can retain the current volume setting with installation of the update program. We apologize for causing you trouble in this matter.
Warning for Update
Warning
- The version upgrades are provided as part of the package. A function cannot be installed separately.
- For the users of SX equatorial mounts: If you are using STAR BROOK Ver 1.2 and earlier versions, this update would reset the current settings of observational location and LCD intensity. Please re-enter the current settings.
- eCos is used in part of this software
Based on the license issued byusers can obtain the source code used in the eCos part Please contact Vixen for the detail.
Exemption
In case of any damage experienced by a customer when installing or using this software or any charge sent by a third party to a customer due to the damage, the company or dealers do not take responsibility unless the customer is not responsible or the company was intentional or negligent.
Update Procedure
Before You Begin
- Please use new batteries or AC adapter or stabilized power supply when you upgrade the current version of your STAR BOOK. Also, use a stable power outlet for the PC to which data is transferred.
- There may be a problem with re-starting STAR BOOK if the power is turned off during an upgrading process.
- In such cases, contact a dealer to request a repair.（additional fee）
（Please note that the setting may be initialized during the repair. ） - The network setting of the PC may have to be changed to update the program. Please save the settings so that they can be retrieved after the upgrade.
- The current settings in STAR BOOK (such as Latitude/Longitude of observing location) may be initialized during a version update. Please take a note or save the settings before you start the update process.
Requirements
- STAR BOOK
- Power outlet for STAR BOOK（the outlet on which SX/SXD equatorial mount can be operated）
- PC to which the data is forwarded （LAN card for a model without a LAN terminal)
※ Please see your PC (or LAN card) manual about the detail of LAN cards. - Crossover LAN cable
Applicable OS Environment of the PC
| OS : | Microsoft Windows®98SE, ME, XP Home Edition, XP Professional, Windows Vista or Windows 7 |
| Web Browser : | Internet Explorer 5.0 and higher |
| CPU : | Pentium®II 400MHz and higher recommended |
| RAM : | 128MB and higher recommended. |
| LAN : | 10BASE-T/100BASE-T |
- ※Your PC may not display correctly depending on as OS version being used. It is recommendable to renew the PC with Windows Update to get the latest conditions
- ※Microsoft、Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
- ※Pentium is the registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Download Procedure
When connecting STAR BOOK to your PC
※Click below if you are connecting STAR BOOK directly to LAN environment or a router.
IMPORTANT NOTE - For the customers who use a STAR BOOK in German language:
Be sure to choose English language in the initial setting menu before you start updating. Choosing German language in your update will meet with failure.
We are sorry for your inconvenience, but this shortcoming will be improved in our future updates.
- Download one of the following STAR BOOK update programs before connecting to a PC.
- Connect the STAR BOOK and the PC with the LAN crossover cable.
※ As for a connection of the LAN cable to the PC, please refer to the instructions for the PC. - Turn on the STAR BOOK..
- Turn on the PC.
- Wait for a period of one minute. The STAR BOOK and PC acquire information on networking automatically.
- In the System Menu of the STAR BOOK, scroll down the cursor to select "About STAR BOOK" and press Select key to enter. Confirm that the following IP Address and Subnet Mask numbers are displayed.
・IP Address：169.254.a.b（a,b are arbitrary numbers）
・SubNet Mask：255.255.0.0 - Double click on the downloaded program file (Such as update_v21.exe) to run the program.
※ In Windows Vista and Windows 7 a dialog box shown on the left (User Account Control) comes out for warning. Select "Allow" (A) I trust this program to proceed. - Enter the IP Address as you obtained at 6. Click on the OK button.
- Wait for a few minutes until the message on the left appears on the screen.
- Turn off the STAR BOOK to reboot. Turn on the STAR BOOK again. Scroll down the cursor to go into "About STAR BOOK". Confirm that the version is updated.
- Your update is finished successfully. (Go back to the previous settings of the PC if you changed for the update.)
If the procedure above does not work
※If your update is unsuccessful, follow the directions below to change settings of the PC.(For Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7, administrator authorization is required.)
<IP Address Confirmation> (For Windows 7)
- Start − Control Panel
- Network and Internet
- Click on the "Network and Sharing Center".
- "Local Area Connection − Details"
Confirm that the following numbers are set in the dialog box.
・IPv4 IP Address 169.254.a.b (a.b are arbitrary numbers)
・IPv4 Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0
If the numbers for your PC are different from the above numbers or if the "DHCP server is available" is selected to "NO", there is a possibility that a check mark for "Obtain IP address automatically" is removed. Follow the procedure below to change the setting and obtain the IP address automatically.
- Click on Start (S) and go into Control Panel (C) to select "Internet Option" in it.
- "Internet Properties" dialog box is opened. Select "Connection Tab - LAN Settings".
- Confirm that a check box for "Use Proxy Server for LAN" in the lower center is not marked. If the box is checked, remove the check mark. (Remember to return to the previous setting when you finish the download.)
- Go back to 6 in the above download procedure.
<IP Address Confirmation> (For Windows Vista)
- Click on Start (S) and go into Control Panel (C).
- Click on the Control Panel and select the icon of "Network and Sharing Center".
- Click on the "Manage Network Connections" in the right column.
- "Local Area Connection - Details"
Confirm that the following numbers are set in the dialog box.
・IPv4 IP Address 169.254.a.b (a.b are arbitrary numbers)
・IPv4 Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0
If the numbers for your PC are different from the above numbers or if the "DHCP server is available" is selected to "NO", there is a possibility that a check mark for "Obtain IP address automatically" is removed. Follow the procedure below to change the setting and obtain the IP address automatically.
- Click on Start (S) and go into Control Panel (C) to select "Internet Option" in it.
- "Internet Properties" dialog box is opened. Select "Connection Tab - LAN Settings".
- Confirm that a check box for "Use Proxy Server for LAN" in the lower center is not marked. If the box is checked, remove the check mark. (Remember to return to the previous setting when you finish the download.)
- Go back to 6 in the above download procedure.
<IP Address Confirmation> (For Windows®XP)
- Control Panel − Network and Internet Connection − Network Connection
- Select the icon for Local Area Connection
- Click on "Display Network Information" shown on the left.
- Click on "Support"
Confirm the following settings in the dialog box.
・IP Address：169.254.a.b（a,b are arbitrary numbers)
・Subnet Mask：255.255.0.0
If you see different values, it may not be set to "obtain the IP address automatically." Please follow the below procedure to change the setting.
- In Control Panel, select "Network and Internet Connection - Internet Option."
- Select "Connection Tab - LAN Settings."
- Make sure the checkbox for "Use Proxy Server for LAN" in the lower center is checked OFF.
→If the box is checked, please uncheck the box. (Make sure to check the box after the update process is complete.) - Go to the procedure 6 above.
<IP Address Confirmation> (For Windows®98SE,ME)
- Select "Run" in the start menu.
- Enter "winipcfg" and click the OK button.
- Select an appropriate LAN card that connects to the STAR BOOK in the pull-down menu, and confirm the following settings below.
・Automatically Set IP Address：169.254.c.d （c,d are aibitrary numbers）
・Subnet Mask： 255.255.0.0 - If the settings are correct, go to the procedure 6 above.
If you see different values, it may not be set to "obtina the IP address automatically." Please follow the below procedure to change the setting.
- In Control Panel, select "Network."
- Select "TCP/IP->STAR BOOK-TypeS and LAN card" in the pull-down menu in the current network componet (N). Then press Properties.
A dialog box, "TCP/IP Property"opens. - Select the IP address tab, and press the button, "Obtain IP address automatically "(O).
- Press OK twice and disconnect the network.
- A dialog box asking to restart appears. Press Yes.
- Go to the procedure 6 above.
When connecting to a LAN environment or a router
If connected to a LAN environment or a router that has a DHCP server, STAR BOOK will acquire the network address from DHCP server automatically at the startup.
Execute the followings when DHCP server exists。
If DHCP server does not exist, execute the procedure for a one-to-one connection.
(If the network environment is unknown, contact the administrator or the manufacturer of the router.)
- Connect STAR BOOK to a LAN environment or a router.
- Turn on the power of STAR BOOK.
- Go to the procedure 6 if using one-to-one connection.