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Q6:  

My image doesn't appear to be centered or is not a complete round image; what's 

wrong?

A6:

  The phone alignment needs to be adjusted in vertical direction using top 

clamp (FIG 7) and in horizontal direction by using alignment screw (FIG 8).  Check 

that phone is flat on adapter (FIG 6), and adapter is flush with optic (FIG 15).

Q7:  

My other phone camera or flash is covered by adapter. Why is that?

A7: 

 First, we recommend using the device with only the primary rear camera.  If 

problems  persist,  please  contact  customer  support.    Second,  the  flash  can  be 

covered, and is not needed for use with optic.  We recommend flash setting is 

turned off at all times when using adapter.

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Summary of Contents for HookUpz Smartphone Telescope Adapter

Page 1: ...HookUpzTM Instructions for Use RP 100SP Telescope RP 200SP Telescope RP 300SP Telescope RP 400SP Telescope Smartphone Telescope Adapter Included with ...

Page 2: ...Align Lock 6 7 Attaching to Optic 8 9 Frequently Asked Questions 10 13 Tips and Tricks 14 Storage Cleaning Information 15 Customer Service 15 Carson Optical 2070 5th Avenue Ronkonkoma NY 11779 www carson com info carson com Tel 631 963 5000 Fax 631 427 6749 Optic Adapter Optic Adapter Ring 2 ...

Page 3: ...Phone Side Left Clamp Right Clamp Alignment Screw Top Clamp Lock Top Clamp Camera Cutout 3 ...

Page 4: ...Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Rotate to unlock top clamp Slide top clamp into uppermost position Insert phone into left clamp Inserting Phone UNLOCK 4 ...

Page 5: ...Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 6 Squeeze and pull right clamp past edge of phone Release right clamp to secure phone Ensure phone is flat as possible to adapter Inserting Phone cont 5 ...

Page 6: ...ear facing camera use the primary one Typically the primary is a 1x wide angle color camera and the other camera s are secondary For Apple dual camera phones the primary camera is the one closest to the corner Use photo or video mode only For Android the primary camera can be determined by which does not show an image in your app while blocking the individual camera For the latest instructions on ...

Page 7: ...rotate to lock Figure 11 shows a properly aligned camera If needed use alignment screw and top clamp to make further adjustments Align Lock cont Fig 10 Fig 11 LOCK 7 To prevent eyepiece from rotating tighten set screw to lock in place Fig 12 ...

Page 8: ...lign optic adapter over eyepiece and press down firmly Be careful not to move your camera out of alignment Phone can be positioned in either portrait or landscape mode Attaching to Optic Fig 13 Fig 14 8 ...

Page 9: ...flush to the eyepiece of your telescope Turn on camera If image is not centered repeat alignment steps To maximize your image pinch to enlarge image For best results use in video mode Attaching to Optic cont Fig 15 Fig 16 Fig 17 9 ...

Page 10: ...hy does the top clamp touch the round corner of my phone instead of the top flat edge A1 This is normal for some models of phones Just fit as close to rounded edge as possible and lock top clamp as normal Q2 Why am I getting reflections and or glare in my image A2 This may occur with indoor lighting Please avoid overhead lighting or change the angle of the lighting relative to phone Also please us...

Page 11: ... your phone case Alternatively you can remove top clamp assembly using screw as shown below in left figure For this configuration you will not be able to save your vertical alignment between uses Your phone will have to be adjusted for vertical positioning each time it s placed within the adapter We recommend you save these four parts for use with other phones and you can reassemble the top clamp ...

Page 12: ... I Z I N GG U I D E If your phone in it s case fits in portrait orientation between the 2 arrows it will fit the smartphone telescope adapter 12 Q5 Why does my phone rotate on the eyepiece when used in landscape horizontal mode A5 If the eyepiece can rotate on your telescope lock it in place by tightening the set screw Fig 12 ...

Page 13: ...ew FIG 8 Check that phone is flat on adapter FIG 6 and adapter is flush with optic FIG 15 Q7 My other phone camera or flash is covered by adapter Why is that A7 First we recommend using the device with only the primary rear camera If problems persist please contact customer support Second the flash can be covered and is not needed for use with optic We recommend flash setting is turned off at all ...

Page 14: ...tos and videos through various apps e g FaceTime Messages Facebook Instagram etc Apps that allow you to set exposure and focus manually can expand the potential of the adapter This is especially helpful for telescopes to set longer exposure times to get the best images of sky objects STABILIZATION Place telescope on a stable surface to prevent external vibrations from shaking image To prevent shak...

Page 15: ...erature Adapter should be cleaned with soft damp cloth only Do not use any chemicals or abrasives Customer Service We will be happy to help you with any problems you may experience with your HookUpzTM Smartphone Telescope Adapter Email us at info carson com or call toll free at 1 800 967 8427 15 ...

Page 16: ...Carson Optical 2070 5th Avenue Ronkonkoma NY 11779 www carson com info carson com Tel 631 963 5000 Fax 631 427 6749 IT 100B 2017 ...

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