Contents of the Update Program<Ver.2.1>
・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.
・A feeling of the operation buttons becomes smoother and the behaviors of the motors in tracking are refined.
Change in the description of Pluto
The description of Pluto has been changed to "Pluto (dwarf planet)" in accordance with the classification change.
Program correction
The troubles that are listed below were found in STAR BOOK.
The malfunctions are corrected by installing the program here, We apologize for the inconvenience.
- The automatic go-to system does not finish when using an SXD Equatorial Mount.
- The tracking is unstable when using an SXD Equatorial Mount.
PEC Function
An accurate auto-tracking of celestial objects is possible.
Go-To Function -Comets
The go-to system for comets can be implementedby entering the comet's orbital elements available to the general public. The method used in this function is the same as in the simple go-to function for comets released in the past.
»Manual for Go-To Function for Comets 
Go-To Speed Control (*1)
The speed of celestial go-to system can be reduced to about 1/2 of the original speed. It reduces the noise produced when go-to function is performed.
*1…The function is available in SXD mounts and specific SX mounts which have a remodeled motor control board. The function is not available in SXW/SXC mounts which have the original motor control board. (Not displayed in the menu.) See here for details.
Display the names of Bright Stars and Messier Objects
The names of prominent bright fixed stars and Messier objects can be displayed on the screen. The manner of displaying the names can be selected from "Always ON","Always OFF"and steps at zooming.
Change the motor speed in the initial setting screen
The motor speed can be changed in the initial setting screen. It enables you to set the suitable motor speed separately for when adjusting the telescope direction by slow motion, when adjusting the finderscope, or when observing the landscape.
The Display Function for Confirmation Dialogs
Now a dialog that asks whether automatic go-to system can be started is displayed after you select the go-to system. If you click No, the chart mode can be switched to the scope mode without executing the automatic go-to process.
Home Position Function
When observation is finished, the direction of optical tube can be changed back to the initial position by the simple procedure. For the models without Decl. clamps, this function is helpful in resetting the telescope position for the next observation.
Stars with magnitude up to 7.0 are displayed.
The data of the stars with magnitude up to 7.0 are stored in STAR BOOK. It had only displayed the stars up to 6.0 in the past, but the stars with 7.0 magnitude can now be displayed by updating to this version.
Spanish language supported
The display in Spanish is available.
Turning OFF the backlight
Can be turned off during observation.
Auto-Guider Function
Can be used for auto-guider adapters such as AGA-1, SBIG, and SBIG ST series.
Backlash Correction Function
It is the function that corrects the backlash in SX equatorial mounts. Manual operation becomes easy by installing and running this function.
Increasing the motion speed on screen
The speed of the motion of screen like scrolling speed became much faster the the past versions (Build 1.1 and before). Operating from the screen is now easier than before.
"Stellar Navigator Ver.7"and "Stellar Gear" Supported
SX equatorial mounts will be supported by a control software of Astro Arts, "Stellar Navigator Ver. 7" and "Stellar Gear."
※Contact Astro Arts for the details of the software"Stellar Navigator Ver. 7" and "Stellar Gear."
Adjustment of the time/date in a leap year
The program that displays time and date in a leap year can be adjusted to display correctly..
LCD adjustment setting is available
The settings for "contrast" and "brightness" can be saved. After adjusting the parts on the LCD screen, execute "save the settings" command to save each of the settings. The changes will be in effect when the power is turned off and re-started.
Warning for Update
The Sphinx mounts with original motor control board
The go-to speed varying function can not be used in the SX euqatorial mounts (SXW and SXC mounts) equipped with the original motor control board.
※It's possible to install the program, but the functions that are unavailable will not be displayed in the menu.
How to check the motor control board on your Sphinx mount
It can be checked in the initial setup menu right after the power switch is turned to ON. Select "About STAR BOOK" with the arrow keys (↑/↓) and press "select." Either of the followings is displayed on the upper right of the screen,
- T…（T1a3, etc）It means that the mount has the original motor control board.
- S…（S2a7, etc）It is the mount with the remodeled motor control board (new board).
Other 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 softwareor 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 or Windows Vista |
| 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 |
Download Procedure
When connecting STAR BOOK to your PC
※Click below if you are connecting STAR BOOK directly to LAN environment or a router.
- 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 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.
<Ex.>For 169.254.1.1 → 169.254.1.1 - 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 and Windows Vista, administrator authorization is required.)
<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.
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