CONNECTING TO THE STAR ADVENTURER GTi
The Star Adventurer GTi features built in Wi-Fi and can connect in several
ways. The following shows the different methods:
•
Wi-Fi via smart device
•
Wi-Fi via computer
•
USB via computer (cable sold separately)
•
SynScan hand controller (sold separately)
If you are using a smart device (Android or iOS), you need to download and
install the SynScan Pro app. This can be found on the Apple Store or the
Google Play Store. The app is free to download and is a requirement for
connecting via Wi-Fi.
If connecting via a computer, the SynScan Pro app can be downloaded
directly from our website:
http://www.skywatcher.com/download/software/synscan-app/
If connecting via the SynScan hand controller, you will need to purchase a
hand controller from your preferred vendor.
Wi-Fi via Smart Device
Download the app and install it to your smart device.
Power ON the mount via the switch located on the Star Adventurer GTi.
Locate the Wi-Fi settings on your smart device. You will need to connect to
the Wi-Fi signal that the Star Adventurer GTi is broadcasting.
The Wi-Fi name will have the following format:
SynScan_****
Once selected, your smart device will be tethered to the mount.
Open the SynScan Pro app and select “Connect”.
Your device will display the SynScan device within range. Tap the device and
the app will connect.
Wi-Fi via Computer
Download the SynScan app and save it to a location where you can find it.
Power ON the mount via the switch located on the Star Adventurer GTi.
Connect to the Wi-Fi network that the mount is broadcasting.
The Wi-Fi name will have the following format:
SynScan_****
Once selected, your smart device will be tethered to the mount.
Open the SynScan Pro app and select “Connect”.
Your device will display the SynScan device within range. Click the device
and the app will connect.
USB via Computer
Download the SynScan app and save it to a location where you can find it.
Plug the mount in via USB (Fig. 6a). Make sure that the device is turned OFF
before plugging the USB connection in.
Power ON the mount via the switch located on the Star Adventurer GTi.
Open the SynScan Pro app and select “Connect”.
Click the device and the app will connect.
Connecting via SynScan Hand Controller
Plug the RJ45 cable into the bottom of the hand controller port, and then
connect to the mount (Fig. 6a).
Power ON the mount via the switch located on the Star Adventurer GTi.
You will be prompted by the hand controller on the screen to initiate the
mount. (Refer to SynScan hand controller manual for more information).
http://www.skywatcher.com/download/manual/synscan-hand-control-
and-synscan-app/
NOTE:
If you are using an existing Wi-Fi connection for the internet on a
smart device, you will lose connection and your device will switch to cellular
connection. You may also be required to set your device to remain connected
regardless of connection to the internet. Please refer to your users manual on
your specific device.
A detailed manual on the SynScan app can be downloaded from the
Sky-Watcher support page:
http://www.skywatcher.com/download/manual/
ST-4 Autoguide
port (RJ12)
Hand controller
port (RJ45)
USB Type B
connector
Fig. 6a
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