CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote Instruction Manual

June 6, 2024
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CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote Instruction Manual

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the NexGO DX Kit Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote. NexGO is a great first step
into the world of Digi scoping or astroimaging. This easy-to-use adapter will help you capture sharp, detailed images and video through your optic’s eyepiece.

What’s in the Box

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - What’s in the Box

Unfolding NexGO

The NexGO ships in the folded position. To use it, you’ll first need to unfold NexGO and lock the clamp into the main body.

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - Press the lock tab to release the
clamp.

Press the lock tab to release the clamp.

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - Flip the clamp open

Flip the clamp open.

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - Align the tab on the clamp with the
“C”-shaped

Align the tab on the clamp with the “C”-shaped opening on the phone bed assembly. Once aligned, push the clamp in towards the bed assembly, locking the clamp in place. You should feel a slight “click” when the clamp engages properly.

Attaching NexGO To Your Optic

NexGO is designed to work with many different optics, including telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, and even microscopes. All these optics have different size eyepieces. NexGO’s clamp range can open from 25.4mm (1.0″) to 44.45mm (1.75″) to accommodate a variety of eyepieces.

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - To attach NexGO to your eyepiece

To attach NexGO to your eyepiece, first open the clamp (if needed) by rotating the clamp knob.

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - Then position the clamp over your
eyepiece

Then position the clamp over your eyepiece.

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - Tighten the clamp and assembly onto the eyepiece by
rotating the clamp knob clockwise

Tighten the clamp and assembly onto the eyepiece by rotating the clamp knob clockwise.

Securing Your Phone on the Phone Bed

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - Pull the spring-loaded arm on the phone bed
outward

Pull the spring-loaded arm on the phone bed outward.

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - While holding the arm open, place your phone on the
bed

While holding the arm open, place your phone on the bed. Make sure the phone is resting flat on the bed.

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - Slowly release the spring loaded arm to secure the phone
in place

Slowly release the spring loaded arm to secure the phone in place.

NOTE:
We have included a booster to raise up smaller phones that measure less than 5″ in length. If you need to use the booster, place it in the phone bed first, and then place your phone on top of the booster.

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - We have included a booster to raise up smaller
phones

Aligning Your Smartphone Camera

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - Turn on your smartphone camera

Turn on your smartphone camera.

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - Use the X and Y adjustment knobs to move your
phone

Use the X and Y adjustment knobs to move your phone and adjust the field of view until it is cantered over the eyepiece.

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - You may need to zoom in slightly to remove any dark
edges

NOTE: You may need to zoom in slightly to remove any dark edges or “igniting.”

You are now ready to shoot great images through your optics!

Folding NexGO for Storage

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - On the underside of the unit

On the underside of the unit, you will see two white arrows. Use both thumbs to push out and disengage the clamp from the main assembly.

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - Make sure the clamp is all the way
out

Make sure the clamp is all the way out.

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - Hinge the clamp back and align the tabs on the
clamp

Hinge the clamp back and align the tabs on the clamp with the openings on the main assembly as shown.

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - Slide the clamp into place and press until it
snaps

Slide the clamp into place and press until it snaps into place with the lock tab.

Using your Bluetooth Remote

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - To insert or replace the battery

To insert or replace the battery, place your thumb in the center of the back cover, pressing inward and sliding downward remove the battery door. The CR2032 battery should be inserted with the positive (+) side facing upward. Replace the cover.

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - Press and hold the button on the remote for 5
seconds

Press and hold the button on the remote for 5 seconds. A blue light will turn on and, after a few seconds, start to blink. The remote is now in pairing mode.

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - Using the Bluetooth settings on your
phone

Using the Bluetooth settings on your phone, pair the device called “22035”.

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - Open your camera app

Open your camera app. Press the button on the remote to trigger the shutter on your phone

CELESTRON 81038 Universal Smartphone Adapter and Bluetooth Remote
Instruction Manual - If your camera is in video mode

If your camera is in video mode, you can press the button once to start recording and again to stop the recording.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

  • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
  • The included battery is not rechargeable.
  • Please use the battery in its original purpose to avoid causing the battery to short circuit. When the conductive material is connected directly to the battery positive and negative will cause a short circuit.
  • Do not use a damaged battery.
  • Keeping the battery in an extremely cold or very hot location can result in shortened battery life.
  • When replacing the battery, please refer to the instruction manual and pay attention to the positive and negative direction of battery.
  • Do not put the battery in the fire. Dispose of the battery according to local regulations.

FCC IDENTIFIER: 2A2FG-X9
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 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 the equipment.
NOTE: 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 in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause 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 into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Product design and specifications are subject to change without prior notification. This product is designed and intended for use by those 14 years of age and older.

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