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Question posted by larry59528 on May 11th, 2018

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Got my new Skyris 236M today. I installed the software, the computer sees the camers but produces no images. HELP

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Skyris 236 - Page 2

INCLUDED ITEMS SKYRIS CAMERA BODY NOSEPIECE iCAP SOFTWARE CD USB 3.0 CABLE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS // Computer with Windows XP, Vista, 7, or 8 (32-bit and 64-bit supported), or Mac OS X Snow Leopard and... Telescope with a 1.25" eyepiece holder or adapter with C-threads // Motorized Mount, Altitude-Azimuth or German Equatorial (recommended) NOTE: Mac OS X may only operate Skyris at USB 2.0 speed. 2

Skyris 236 - Page 3

Select your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert the software CD into your language and click OK. CAMERA DRIVER INSTALLATION 1. The language selection screen will appear. The iCap Software launch screen will appear. 3

Skyris 236 - Page 4

... will appear and prompt you to connect your Skyris model. If equipped, use a USB 3.0 port. The Driver Installation Wizard will also operate in USB 2.0 at a reduced frame rate. 4 Skyris will automatically detect your camera. 4. Plug the Skyris camera into the computer's USB port using the included cable. 3. Click Install Driver. Click Next and proceed through the prompts...

Skyris 236 - Page 5

...to the camera body. CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TELESCOPE 1. Remove the dust cap on your telescope. Click Install RegiStax and follow the prompts to -C adapter (not included) 5 The camera body can also attach to a camera adapter with C-threads, typically requiring the use of a T-to-C adapter. 1.25" visual back 1.25" nosepiece Optional T-to complete installation. 2. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...

Skyris 236 - Page 6

... previously in this manual, "Connecting the Camera to provide the most secure connection. 3. CAPTURING IMAGES Detailed Solar System images are using one master image. Some refractor telescopes may also bear the USB SuperSpeed logo (see right). If equipped, use the threaded fasteners to a Telescope." 4. When connecting the cable to Skyris, use the USB 3.0 port on your...

Skyris 236 - Page 7

... your telescope is still centered on your Skyris camera from the Available Video Capture Devices window and click OK. 6. The live video window will automatically appear and display the framerate. Uncheck the Auto box for each to allow for the object you are imaging. 7. If a defocused image appears, focus the telescope until it appears...

Skyris 236 - Page 8

.... Click on the Skyris model used . You can also select Y800 in color, making export easier. For example, if the exposure time is not included with your software CD and will debayer the images. We highly recommend selecting Uncompressed to access the Recording Settings window. RegiStax is slower than the camera's maximum frame rate...

Skyris 236 - Page 10

... The ROI can export it to RegiStax to stack and process a final image. 1. Double-click the RegiStax icon on the ROI icon. PROCESSING IMAGES Now that your mouse, then click inside the red box to set the... ROI. Draw the ROI with the initial RegiStax screen. ROI SUBFRAMING If the object you are imaging does not consume most of the field of view, you can be reset any time by clicking...

Skyris 236 - Page 11

... 3. Press the Set Alignment Points button (B) to have RegiStax automatically select the alignment positions over your image. 4. Press the Align button (C) to the Stack F screen. Press the Limit button (E). 6....Limit Setup box (D) and enter a number that represents one-half of the number of image frames that were captured, i.e. Accept the default settings and press the Stack button (F). ...

Skyris 236 - Page 12

... the wavelet sliders (H) to reveal the desired amount of the image within it. A filter wheel helps you easily toggle between the filters while imaging. The lower numbered wavelets control the fine detail stored in images. Each wavelet layer carries part of detail for Skyris color cameras. This is a special filtering technique that is available from Celestron...

Skyris 236 - Page 13

..., poor collimation (alignment of the optics) will ruin your telescope's owner's manual for a good image. Refer to better see the object as a moon's shadow on Jupiter or Cassini's division in the ring of Saturn will allow you to your chances for instructions on collimating ...

Skyris 236 - Page 14

... quickly consume much of your large video files on the camera body provides C-mount distancing at 17.5mm. 14 SOLAR IMAGING Skyris cameras work well with solar telescopes or telescopes equipped with an off...DVD. Since RegiStax combines as many images that you can acquire. An RS-232 to USB adapter and serial cable is compatible with many autoguiding software programs such as MetaGuide (www....

Skyris 236 - Page 15

SPECIFICATIONS Mounting Backfocus Distance w/Nosepiece, w/C-thread Shutter Subframing 1.25" barrel and C-thread 19mm, 17.5mm CMOS Rolling Shutter Hardware Selectable Software compatibility A/D Conversion Power Requirements Weight iCap, IC Capture, DirectShow, FireCapture 12-bit USB, 5V 500mA 3.6 oz VISIT WWW.CELESTRON.COM FOR CAMERA SPECIFIC SPECIFICATIONS 15

Skyris 236 - Page 16

...harmful interference in a residential installation. This product is designed and intended for help. Telephone: 800.421.9649 • www.celestron.com WARRANTY Your Skyris camera has a two year warranty.... Connect the equipment into an outlet on all Celestron products at www.Celestron.com. Please see Celetron's website for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. FCC Note...