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Using the DirectShow Driver in MaxIm DL

With the DSI IV camera connected to your computer’s USB port, open MaxIm DL and click the Camera 
Control Window Icon.  

Select the “Video DS” in the pop up dialog and click “OK”.

Click the “Setup Camera” button in the pop up Camera Control Window.

NOTE: 

Do not select the “Meade DSI” camera model shown in the list. The “Meade DSI” driver is for the 

DSI I, II, and III camera models and will not work with the DSI IV.

Summary of Contents for Deep Sky Imager Color IV Series

Page 1: ...Deep Sky Imager IV Series Quick Start Guide 633001 DSI IV Color 633002 DSI IV Monochrome...

Page 2: ...is recommended for fastest download speed and video frame rate CD ROM drive or connection to the internet is required to install the software and drivers Compatible Operating Systems Windows XP 32 bi...

Page 3: ...ry ASCOM Drivers Many third party software uses the ASCOM platform to interface with cameras and telescope equipment If auto guiding imaging in RAW format or wanting plug and play compatibility with t...

Page 4: ...4...

Page 5: ...on found on the CD ROM startup screen Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Connecting the Camera 1 Connect the Meade DSI IV to the computer using the included USB cable Wait...

Page 6: ...suggest first selecting a bright target such as the Moon or star cluster to more easily acquire your first target You can adjust the Gain and Exposure Time slider bars to get the brightness to the des...

Page 7: ...ing to Options Preferences under the Record tab The default recording file format is SER You can switch to AVI in the Preferences screen which is found under the Options tab at the top of the screen V...

Page 8: ...one so This is used to power the TEC 2 Locate the Bit Depth menu on the left menu bar of SkyCapture and Select 12 Bits This setting captures all of the available information from the camera which is r...

Page 9: ...and focused 2 Enter the desired exposure time for the deep sky object you wish to capture If the TEC is on you can extend the exposure to several minutes to capture faint details Enter the exposure t...

Page 10: ...Party Software Example using PHD2 software Select Windows WDM style webcam camera in the camera selection drop list box and click Connect button Choose MeadeCam in the pop up Camera choice box Choose...

Page 11: ...11 Go back to the main interface and click the loop button to start the exposure as the following...

Page 12: ...m DL and click the Camera Control Window Icon Click the Setup Camera button in the pop up Camera Control Window Select ASCOM and click the Advanced button NOTE Do not select the Meade DSI camera model...

Page 13: ...SCOM Meadecam Driver in the drop list box and click the Properties button Adjust the camera settings as appropriate or use the default settings then click OK Click the Connect button to accomplish the...

Page 14: ...d click the Camera Control Window Icon Select the Video DS in the pop up dialog and click OK Click the Setup Camera button in the pop up Camera Control Window NOTE Do not select the Meade DSI camera m...

Page 15: ...15 Click Connect to start the video...

Page 16: ...16 Using the ASCOM Driver in SharpCap Select ASCOM Meadecam item in the ASCOM cameras section of the Cameras menu Change settings or not and click OK to start the video...

Page 17: ...17 Using the DirectShow Driver in SharpCap Select MeadeCam item in the DirectShow cameras section of the Cameras menu to start the video...

Page 18: ...body so that it s finger tight Ensure that the rubber O ring on the desiccant plug is in place to form a seal The desiccant plug may occasionally need to be removed and dried out to keep the inside o...

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