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To install the camera driver:

1. Insert the CD-ROM into the

computer. The Launcher will

appear (Figure 6). (For Windows 7

and Vista computers, the AutoPlay

window will appear ﬁrst. Select

Run Launcher.exe, then the

Launcher will appear.)

2. In Launcher screen, select Install

FTDI. This installs the driver ﬁles

for the Parsec camera.

3. Connect the Orion Parsec to a USB port on the computer with the supplied

USB cable.

4. Plug the supplied power cable into a 12VDC power source and connect the

cable to the Parsec. LED status indicator and cooling fan will automatically

power on. Windows will automatically detect the camera and install it

onto your computer. Wait for the message to appear, Device Installed

Successfully.

Note: Your computer must have a high-speed USB 2.0 port available. If your

computer has multiple USB ports, you will need to install the driver again if the

Parsec is connected to a different USB port.

The Parsec uses FTDI drivers which are WHQL certiﬁed by Microsoft for both

32-bit and 64-bit Windows operating systems including Windows XP, Vista and

Windows 7. We recommend regularly checking www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/

D2XX.htm for updates.

3. Software Walk-Through

MaxIm DL 5 is a powerful imaging program which offers complete control for your

Parsec camera, autoguider, telescope, and imaging accessories such as a motor-

ized ﬁlter wheel and focuser. In addition to controlling your camera and accesso-

ries for image capture, MaxIm DL also provides all the necessary processing tools

to assemble your astro-image.

For the most detail regarding all of the

features in MaxIm DL, please con-

sult the comprehensive help tutorial

in MaxIm’s Help Topics. The following

section of the manual will walk you

through the basic features mostly found

in the Camera Control Window.

The Parsec includes a free 60-day trial

of MaxIm DL 5 Pro. Start by opening

MaxIm DL, and you will be prompted

with the User Registration window

which requires your license informa-

tion (Figure 8). Refer to the registration

label on the envalope of your software

CD and enter the information exactly

as it is shown on the label. Once your

information is entered correctly, the OK

button will become available, click OK

to proceed. You will only have to enter

your software license once.

3.1. The Camera Control

Window

The Camera Control Window con-

trols your Parsec camera, as well as

your autoguider if you are using one.

The window has three tabs, Expose,

Guide, and Setup.

To access the Camera Control Window, Open MaxIm DL and go to View, then

select Camera Control Window, or you may click on the icon found in MaxIm

(Figure 7) or press Control + W.

The Setup Tab and Connecting the Parsec (Figure 9.1)

We recommend selecting More on the bottom right of the Setup (Figure 9.2) tab

which will reveal more information such as the cooler status, exposure progress,

and more.

Camera 1 should be used for your Parsec. Camera 2 should be used for your

autoguider if you are using one.

To connect your Parsec camera to MaxIm DL.

1. Plug the Parsec into your computer’s USB port.

2. Plug the power cable into the Parsec, with your 12VDC power source already

connected. The cooling fan and LED status indicators will automatically

power on.

Figure 7. Access the Camera Control Window from the View menu, or pressing Ctrl +

W, or selecting the icon.

Figure 9.1. The Setup tab in the

Camera Control Window.

Figure 9.2. The More/Less button

reveals more detailed information about

the camera status, such as the cooler

temperature, exposure progress, and more.

Figure 8. User Registration Window.

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