• A-3 • Set-up/Operation
Getting Started
Introduction .........................................................A-4
Safety Rules ........................................................A-5
Emergency Procedures .........................................A-5
The STARLAB Portable Planetarium System
Before Setting Up The STARLAB .............................A-6
Room Requirements for Using the STARLAB .............A-6
Preparing the Floor Surface ...................................A-8
Electrical Requirements for Using the STARLAB ........A-8
Temperature ........................................................A-8
Noise Level .........................................................A-8
Set Up Time ........................................................A-8
Setting Up the STARLAB Dome
Before Unrolling the Dome ....................................A-9
Inflating the STARLAB Dome ..................................A-9
STARLAB Standard Projector
Unpacking and Setting Up the Standard STARLAB
Projector ...........................................................A-11
Changing the Projection Cylinders .......................A-13
Adjusting the Projector Brightness ........................A-14
Adjusting the Date and Time ...............................A-14
Adjusting the Latitude .........................................A-14
Maintaining the STARLAB Standard Projector
Changing the Projector Bulbs ..............................A-15
Replacing the Side Lamps ...................................A-15
Replacing the Projection Lamp .............................A-15
Changing the Fuse on the Standard Projector ........A-16
STARLAB FiberArc Projector
Introduction .......................................................A-17
Unpacking and Setting Up the STARLAB FiberArc
Projector ...........................................................A-18
Changing the Projection Cylinders .......................A-19
Controlling the Projector Brightness ......................A-19
Side Lamp Control .............................................A-20
Adjusting the Date and Time ...............................A-20
Adjusting the Latitude .........................................A-21
Earth Rotation Control ........................................A-21
Using the Cardinal Points and Meridian
Projectors ..........................................................A-21
Setting the Position on the Meridian Projector ........A-22
Maintaining the STARLAB FiberArc Projector
Changing the Gooseneck Side Lamp Bulbs ...........A-22
Changing the Bulb on the Meridian Projector ........A-23
Changing the Bulb on the Cardinal Points
Projector ...........................................................A-23
Changing the Arc Lamp Projector Bulb .................A-24
Changing the Fuse on the FiberArc Projector .........A-24
Projecting the Sun and Moon
The Sun ............................................................A-26
The Moon .........................................................A-26
Projecting Planets with the Starfield Cylinder .........A-28
Taking Down and Packing Up The STARLAB A-29
Rolling and Packing the STARLAB Dome ...............A-30
Routine Maintenance of the STARLAB
Dome ...............................................................A-31
Projector ...........................................................A-31
Projection Cylinders ...........................................A-31
Fan/Blower.......................................................A-32
Troubleshooting .........................................A-33
STARLAB User Tips
Entering and Exiting the STARLAB ........................A-34
Accommodating Visitors Who are Physically
Challenged .......................................................A-34
Seating Inside the STARLAB Dome .......................A-35
Accessory Lighting Inside the STARLAB Dome ........A-35
Marking Positions On the Dome ..........................A-36
Pointers ............................................................A-36
Dome Management ...........................................A-36
Creature Comforts .............................................A-36
Table of Contents
Part A — Set-up, Operation and Maintenance
