Sharper Image Planetarium Projector

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Sharper Image Planetarium Projector. Please take a moment to read this guide and store it for future reference.

Components

The following components are included with the Planetarium Projector:

• 1. ON/STOP/OFF switch
• 2. Sleep Timer Button
• 3. 30 Minute Sleep Indicator
• 4. 60 Minute Sleep Indicator
• 5. Rotate Right Button
• 6. Rotate Right Indicator
• 7. Slide Tray Eject Button
• 8. Rotate Left Button
• 9. Rotate Left Indicator
• 10. Shooting Star Button
• 11. Shooting Star Indicator
• 12. Date Dial
• 13. Time Scale
• 14. Focus Dial
• 15. Stand
• 16. Star Discs (2 pieces)
• 17. Speaker ON/OFF/Pairing Button
• 18. Vol + / Next Song Button (Quickpress: Next Song; Press & Hold: Volume Up)
• 19. Vol – / Previous Song Button (Quickpress: Previous Song; Press & Hold: Volume Down)
• 20. Play/Pause Button
• 21. Star Disc tray
• 22. Speakers
• 23. Shooting star projection lens
• 24. Main projection lens
• 25. Audio IN Connector
• 26. 5V DC IN Connector
• 27. Speaker Status LED
• 28. Audio cable

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the planetarium projector with numbered callouts corresponding to the component list. Another illustration shows the audio cable and its connectors.

Setting Up the Planetarium Projector

1. Open the battery cover at the bottom of the unit and insert 3 AA size batteries. Refer to the "Battery Installation Section". Replace the battery cover firmly.
2. Place the unit on its stand (15) on a flat and stable platform (e.g., a table). The optimum projection distance is about 1.8m to 2m (6 to 6.5 ft.).
3. Press the Slide Tray Eject Button (7) to open the tray and install a star disc (16). Note: The keys on the disc must match the ridges on the tray.
4. While the slide tray is open, set the time and date for the night sky you wish to view by aligning the desired date on the Date Dial with the desired hour on the Time Scale.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the projector at the recommended projection distance. Another illustration shows how to open the tray and insert a star disc. A close-up shows the Time Scale and Date Dial controls.

Understanding the Time and Date Dials

Time Scale (Fixed)

The Time Scale displays time from 20:00 (8 p.m.) to 02:00 (2 a.m.). Align the Date Dial with the Time Scale to project stars at a particular time. Each subdivision equals 30 minutes.

Diagram Description: A visual representation of the Time Scale, showing hours and 30-minute subdivisions.

Date Dial (Adjustable)

The Date Dial covers 365 days. Adjust the dial to project stars for a specific date. Each subdivision equals 2 days, with the long mark indicating the last day of the previous month.

Diagram Description: A visual representation of the Date Dial, showing months and days, with subdivisions marked. An example shows alignment for July 7th at midnight, and another for December 30th at 22:30.

Example 1:

To see the star pattern at midnight (00:00) on July 7th, align 00:00 on the Time Scale with July 7th. The position for the 7th will be between the 6th and 8th marks.

Example 2:

To see the star pattern at 22:30 (10:30 p.m.) on December 30th, align 22:30 on the Time Scale with December 30th. The small marking represents 3 days, so the 30th would be at 2/3 of the marking. This setting also applies to January, March, May, July, August, and October. Note that the 28th and 29th of February share the same mark.

Operating the Projector

1. Close the tray. Ensure you are facing north when looking at the projector from the front. Do not adjust the Date Dial when the tray is closed; open it again to set the date. Alternatively, use the Rotate Left (8) or Rotate Right (5) buttons while the unit is on.
2. Press the ON/STOP/OFF switch (1) once to turn on the projector light. For the best visual experience, dim or turn off the room lights. The unit cannot be turned on when the tray is open.
3. You can freely adjust the projection angle of the head over the stand (15) to view on the ceiling or sidewall.
4. Adjust the focus dial (14) until the projected star field is sharp. The optimum projection distance is 1.8m to 2m. The image will become blurry if the distance is too near or too far.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the projector's adjustable head. An arrow indicates the focus dial.

Using the Star Motion Function

1. Press the Rotate Left Button (8) to rotate the night sky anticlockwise, simulating the motion of stars in the Northern Hemisphere. Pressing the button again increases rotation speed. There are five speeds available, with each press selecting a higher speed. The Rotate Left Indicator (9) will blink according to the speed. Press the "ON/STOP/OFF" button to stop the motion.
2. Similarly, press the Rotate Right Button (5) to rotate the stars clockwise, simulating the motion of stars in the Southern Hemisphere. Five speeds are also selectable.

Using the Shooting Star Function

When the night sky is rotating, press the Shooting Star Button (10) to enable the shooting star function. A shooting star will appear at regular intervals, appearing more frequently at higher rotation speeds. Press the button again to disable the function.

Using the Timer Function

Press the Sleep Timer button (2) to enable a 30 or 60-minute sleep timer. The corresponding LED indicator (3 or 4) will show the selected timer. To disable the Sleep Timer, press the timer button until both indicator lights are off. The projector will automatically turn off after 2 hours to conserve battery power.

Powering OFF

Press and hold the ON/STOP/OFF (1) button to turn off the projector.

Setting Up the Bluetooth Speaker

Note: Ensure the audio cable is removed from the "Audio Input" jack (25) to use the Bluetooth function.

Pairing the Speaker and a Device

Ensure the speaker is off and within 30 feet of the device for pairing. Press and hold the On/Off/Pairing button until a second tone is emitted. The status LED (27) will flash RED and BLUE alternately, indicating pairing mode.

On your device (smartphone or tablet), enable Bluetooth and scan for devices. Select "Planetarium Spkr" from the list. The status LED will change to blinking twice (in BLUE) every 5 seconds upon successful connection. Your device and speaker are now paired.

Pairing Another Device

Turn off the speaker by pressing and holding the On/Off/Pairing button until a second tone is emitted (the status LED (27) will turn off). Repeat the pairing steps (1-3) to connect to a new device.

Reconnecting to a Paired Device

Turn on the speaker by pressing and holding the On/Off/Pairing button until a first tone is emitted. The status LED (27) will flash BLUE quickly, indicating it is searching for a device.

Turn on your device's Bluetooth function within 45 seconds. Connection is established automatically with a double tone. If Bluetooth is turned on later or automatic connection fails, manually select "Planetarium Spkr" from your device's list.

Playing Music

Select your desired music on your paired device and press the "Play" button. The speaker will start playing the music.

1. On the speaker, press and hold the [volume-up] or [volume-down] button (18, 19) to adjust volume.
2. Quick-press the [volume-up] or [volume-down] button to skip forward or backward a track.
3. Press the [play-pause] button (20) to pause or resume playback.

LED Status Lights

Connecting a Music Player via Audio Cable

Connect a music player's audio output or a smartphone's headphone output to the Audio IN connector (25) using the included 3.5mm audio cable. The speaker will automatically disconnect from Bluetooth. Use the [volume-up] or [volume-down] buttons to adjust the volume.

Troubleshooting

Battery Installation

The Planetarium Projector requires 3 AA (LR6) batteries (not included):

1. Twist and open the battery compartment door at the bottom.
2. Remove the battery cover (a screwdriver may be needed).
3. Insert three AA (LR6) batteries into the unit, observing polarity as indicated in the battery compartment.
4. Replace the battery cover and door.
5. Replace batteries when the light becomes dim.
6. Insert new batteries according to the polarity marks.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the bottom of the projector with the battery compartment.

Using an AC/DC Adapter (not included)

This unit can be powered by an AC/DC adapter (not included). Connect an AC/DC adapter (5V 1000mA Output, 3.5mm Center Positive Plug) into the Planetarium's 5V DC IN connector (26) and plug it into an AC wall outlet.

IMPORTANT: Keep these instructions. DO NOT DISCARD.

Battery Handling Recommendations:

• Only adults should install and replace batteries.
• Alkaline batteries are recommended.
• If the unit has not been used for a long time, remove the batteries.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Rechargeable batteries must be removed from the unit before charging and should only be charged under adult supervision.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon zinc), or rechargeable (nickel cadmium) batteries.
• Exhausted batteries must be removed from the unit.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.

WARNING:

[choking-hazard] Choking hazard. Never try to dismantle the product yourself or insert objects into it, as this may cause short circuits, fire, or electric shock. Do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

FCC Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to instructions, may cause interference harmful to radio communications.

There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.

Technical Specifications

• Projection Method: Optical
• Viewing Location: N350
• Constellations: 61
• Stars: 8000
• Light Source: High Brightness White LED
• Star Field Orientation Adjustment: Date, Hour
• Projection Area: 1.8 x 2.2m at 2.0m distance
• Number of Stars: 8000 (each star disc)
• Auto Off Timer: 30 / 60 minutes
• Power: 5V DC / 3 x 1.5V AA/LR6
• Speaker Power: 1.5W x 2
• Bluetooth: Version 3.0+EDR A2DP

Disposal and Warranty

If at any time in the future you need to dispose of this product, please note that waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice. (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive)

Item No.: 207639

Input: 3 X 1.5V LR6 / DC 5V 1000mA

Made in China

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Warranty / Customer Service

Sharper Image branded items purchased from SharperImage.com include a 1-year limited replacement warranty. For questions not covered in this guide, please call Customer Service at 1 (877) 210-3449. Customer Service agents are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.

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