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Summary of Contents for Digitalis Digitarium Zeta
- Page 1 Digitarium Zeta Portable ® Digital Planetarium System Version 1.8 May 15, 2019 ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
How to Get Help......................19 Product Specifications....................19 Copyright 2006-2019, Digitalis Education Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. The Digitalis Education Solutions, Inc. logo is a trademark and Digitarium is a registered trademark of Digitalis Education Solutions, Inc. 817 Pacific Avenue / Bremerton, WA 98337 USA DigitalisEducation.com / Phone: +1.360.616.8915... -
Page 3: Introduction
You will get the most out of your system if you understand the components of which it consists. The Digitarium Zeta system is comprised of a computer control unit (the Digitarium ), a DLP projector, and two remote controls. The computer control unit runs planetarium and media software which are controlled by a Digitarium infrared remote control. -
Page 4: Features Of Note
Scripting feature allows you to create prerecorded segments or shows, including ● image manipulation, video, and audio. Read the scripting documents on the Manuals page of our Digitalis Community website for more information on writing scripts. Removable lens with user adjustable focus and centering. ●... -
Page 5: Feature Identifier
Feature Identifier Features, as labeled in photos: 1. Frame base 2. Frame top 3. Digitarium® Control Unit* 4. DLP projector 5. Digitarium fisheye lens 6. Lens focus lock ring 7. Lens brace 8. Video cable (DVI version shown, HDMI cable is an alternate) 9. -
Page 6: Set Up And Turning On The System
Set Up and Turning on the System Before turning on the system, be sure to read the “Turning Off the System” section on page 9 for instructions on turning it off. Do not simply switch it off. Set Up If you are supplying your own projector and need to assemble your system from a kit, see “Assembly”... -
Page 7: Power On/Begin Projection
Power On/Begin Projection 1. Switch on the Control Unit and DLP projector at their AC power switches. 2. For Zeta systems with a CU-1, switch on the control unit by pressing the green start button on the control unit. For troubleshooting, please refer to your Digitarium CU-1 manual. -
Page 8: Centering The Lens
Push the lens brace clamps against the lens, making sure not to tilt the ● projection. Tighten the four thumb screws to hold the lens in position. ● Centering the Lens You may need to center the lens if the projected horizon is not level: 1. -
Page 9: Packing
If you need to remove the lens, reverse the steps below and transport the lens separately in a padded box. Follow these steps for Digitarium Zeta Portables sold before 2015: 1. Remove the fisheye lens from the box. 2. Loosen the four thumb screws on the lens brace clamps. - Page 10 Follow these steps for Digitarium Zeta Portables sold in (or after) 2015: 1. Remove the fisheye lens from the box. 2. Loosen the four thumb screws on the lens brace clamps. 3. Remove the bright red dust cap which covers the lens mount opening. Make sure to remove any tape which may have been used to secure the cap.
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Page 11: Transit Case Packing Diagram
Transit Case Packing Diagram 1. Digitarium remote controls (two) 2. DLP projector remote control 3. LED pointer (two additional spaces if you wish to purchase more) 4. Space for user manual 5. Space for cords Digitarium® Zeta Portable User Manual... -
Page 12: Projecting Other Video Sources
Projecting Other Video Sources The projector allows you to project directly from another computer or video source onto the dome. See the DLP projector user manual for details. Maintenance Lens Care To protect the lens, always attach the lens cap when you are not using your Digitarium system. -
Page 13: Assembly
Medium thread locker such as Loctite 242 (optional, but recommended for better • fastener reliability) Zeta mounting hardware kit (provided by Digitalis) • A cushion or piece of foam at least two inches/five cm thick to rest the DLP •... -
Page 14: Remove Stock Lens
Remove Stock Lens This section is only required if you see the stock lens as shown at right (cap shown). Otherwise skip to the section Mount Projector to Frame on page 15. 1. Set the projector on its rear with the lens pointing up. -
Page 15: Swap Lens Mount
2. Remove your Digitarium Zeta lens from its box. Loosen the focus lock ring (counter- clockwise half a turn or so). Remove the back lens cap on the lens and unscrew the lens from the fisheye mount (about 20 turns). - Page 16 3. Line up the holes in the lens brace with the mounting holes in the back of the projector. See photo at right. Place the short screw in the hole furthest from the lens; use a star washer with this screw and tighten it fully.
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Page 17: Disassembly
(see Recommended Projector Settings below). Disassembly Should you need to disassemble your Digitarium Zeta system, first shut it down and unplug it. Then follow the assembly steps in reverse order, as required for your purposes. If you need to send your DLP projector to Panasonic for servicing, we recommend that you remove it from the Digitarium system frame and replace our fisheye lens with the standard projector lens before doing so. -
Page 18: Recommended Projector Settings
Recommended Projector Settings For the best performance and projection quality, we recommend using the following settings which you can change in the DLP projector menu: Projector Setup – Cooling Condition – Vertical Up • Picture – Picture Mode = Natural •... - Page 19 Symptom Possible Solution Digitarium® 1. Are you pointing it at the zenith of your dome? remote control is 2. Is the infrared receiver covered or blocked? If so, remove the not working. problem. 3. Test by pointing the remote directly into the IR receiver window when hitting buttons.
- Page 20 Symptom Possible Solution Default speaker 1. When looking into the system through the opening on the volume too high or back of your control unit you will find the speaker volume dial too low. (Zeta located on the back of the left hand speaker. Adjust the Basic model w/ volume dial to a desirable level.
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Page 21: How To Get Help
1. Reread the manuals, especially the trouble shooting sections, to make sure you haven't missed a possible solution. 2. Contact your local distributor, if any: 3. Or create a support ticket (in English) with Digitalis Technical Support by going to the Support section of the Digitarium Community site at: http://Digitarium.com/community/ 4.
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