CCD Control Plug-ins

CCD Control Plug-ins

For MSB Astroart 2.0 under Windows^TM Me, 98, 2000.
Copyright 1998-2001 MSB Software. All rights reserved.

Version 1.00 for the Starlight Xpress^TM HX516 USB cameras.

LICENSE

This driver is copyrighted freeware. This means that this driver can be freely copied, but not sold or used as a separate product. This driver should be used only with Astroart software, by the owner of the Astroart license.
This driver and its documentation are provided "AS IS". It's not guaranteed that they will work properly on all PCs and all CCD cameras and related hardware. This driver and its documentation are provided without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including the fitness for every purpose. In no event shall MSB software be liable to you for any special, consequential, indirect, or similar damages, including any lost profits or lost data arising out of the use or inability to use this product even if MSB software has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no case shall the MSB software liability exceed the purchase price for the product. MSB Software will help to solve the most common problems related to the setup of this driver and the host PC, but it's not guaranteed that this driver is able to work on all systems.
If you don't accept these terms don't install the driver in the system.

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the CCD plug-ins for the Starlight HX cameras.
This plug-in contains many advanced features like subframes, fast focus, binning which will help you to enjoy your CCD camera.

INSTALLATION

To install this plug-in copy the file d_hx5usb.dll into the Astroart directory. Remember to install also a User Interface, available at our web site. Then follow this procedure:

If you didn't do it yet, install the Starlight-Xpress USB software (HX5USB.EXE). This will install all the required DLLs into Windows. Check your CCD camera with this software.
Overwrite the file 05472131.hex located in the directory: Windows\System32\Drivers\ with the one included in this zip archive. (This file is not compatible with old versions of HX5USB.EXE).
Restart Windows. If it doesn't work at the first try, turn off and on the PC and the camera.

SETUP

Start Astroart and click CCD Camera from the menu Tools / Plug-ins, then click "Setup CCD".
Click OK. If the camera and the USB driver is correctly installed the dialog window will close, if not, an error will be shown. To reset completely the camera follow this procedure: turn off the camera, turn off the PC, turn on the camera, then turn on the PC.

Download bits: Select here if you want to download the image at 16, 14 or 12 bits. 16 bit is always recommended.

HISTORY