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Thank you for purchasing the Canon Video Visualizer RE-450X.
The RE-450X is a user-friendly portable image input device with a built-in video camera and a 12

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zoom lens. It projects images of flat documents, three-dimensional objects, film, etc., onto a

video monitor. Here are the main features:

• Quality images can be immediately projected by the auto focus, auto white balance, and auto

iris (automatic exposure) functions. 

• This device has many terminals, including RGB OUT for high-definition XGA liquid-crystal

projectors and other devices, RGB IN, VIDEO OUT, and S-VIDEO OUT.

• This device has a backlight that allows it to project film and other transparent media.
• Functions of the RE-450X can be controlled via the RS-232C connection. 

To use this product correctly, please read this Instruction Manual carefully before operation.
This Instruction Manual applies to both the NTSC model and the PAL model.

• This Instruction Manual may not be copied, in whole or part, without prior consent of Canon.
• The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
• Canon is not responsible for any damage, direct or indirect, arising from or related to this

manual’s use.

© Copyright 2001 CANON INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

The exclamation point, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

Confirm that the package contains the following items:

1. Canon Video Visualizer RE-450X.
2. Power cord (2 m/6.6 ft) 

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3. RGB cable (one)
4. 3P to 2P adapter

* The ground wire has a cap.

5. Unit cover
6. Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT WARNINGS

Following signs are shown on the product.

CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 

DO NOT OPEN

INTRODUCTION

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Summary of Contents for 450X - RE Document Camera

Page 1: ...E Canon Video Visualizer RE 450X INSTRUCTION MANUAL NTSC PAL English ...

Page 2: ... Canon The content of this manual is subject to change without notice Canon is not responsible for any damage direct or indirect arising from or related to this manual s use Copyright 2001 CANON INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosur...

Page 3: ...ncrease 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 Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications are made you could be required to stop ...

Page 4: ...serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 9 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your h...

Page 5: ...ed service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions Improper...

Page 6: ...Balance 13 Changing the angle to Letter A4 size 13 Freezing an output image 13 Projecting white documents 14 Adjusting Brightness and Picture Contrast 14 4 SYSTEM CONNECTION 15 Outputting to a video monitor 15 To Control by a Computer 15 Changing to Pictures via External Input Equipment 16 Recording by VCR 17 Functions Controlled by a Computer 18 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 6 SPECIFICATIONS 20 ...

Page 7: ...on is pressed To protect the lamps the system preheats for 3 seconds then turns the lamps on Illumination lamp for reflection copies Pressing the LIGHTS button on the operation panel turns the lamp on The angle of the lamp is adjustable Press to fold unfold the arm Pull out to carry the unit NOTICE NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT RGB OUT RGB IN AC INLET RS 232C Rear Panel VIDEO ...

Page 8: ... 12 To focus manually press the FOCUS button and then the NEAR button or the FAR button DETAIL control Use this control to adjust picture quality see page 14 Turn the control to the HARD side to emphasize the outline turn to the SOFT side for softer outline ZOOM buttons Press the WIDE button to change the picture to wide angle Press the TELE button to change the picture to telephoto POWER indicato...

Page 9: ... stops Direct the camera head towards the document table Remove the lens cap Keep the lens cap in a safe place 1 2 3 4 Assembling Arm lock release lever ASSEMBLING STORING AND CONNECTION 2 Make sure to hold the arm when pressing the arm lock release lever If the lever is pressed without holding the arm the arm jumps up and may result in injury or malfunction Please raise the arm slowly NOTICE ...

Page 10: ...0X when the unit is not in use The unit cover has a pocket to store cords Place the unit horizontally when storing it If the unit is stored vertically it may fall down and cause injury or malfunction When carrying the unit turn the power OFF disconnect the cords fold the arm and the illumination lamps and pull out the carrying handle Do not touch the fluorescent lamps after the illumination lamps ...

Page 11: ...efer to the instruction manual of the equipment to be used Liquid crystal projector To RGB OUT RGB cable To RGB input terminal Power cord To AC power outlet Rear panel NOTICE NTSC Installation Site and Environment 1 Connect the RE 450X to a correct electronic source Source voltage 120VAC 10 Source frequency 60 Hz 2 Install the RE 450X in a proper environment Temperature 41 F 95 F 5 C 35 C Humidity...

Page 12: ...F when the unit is not used Disconnect the power cord if the unit will not be used for extended periods When the power is turned on it takes about 20 seconds to show an image When the power is turned on white balance and focus are automatically adjusted When operation is completed turn the power OFF The POWER indicator goes off The illumination lamps or backlight will go off if they are on Also tu...

Page 13: ...ark cloth hair etc 2 Intangible objects such as candle light smoke etc 3 Objects having a glossy surface telephone receiver glassware etc 4 Objects viewed through glass 5 Objects with low contrast Use the backlight to project transparencies such as OHP film and slides LOW HIGH RED BLUE MANUAL AUTO WHITE PAPER POWER LIGHT BACK LIGHT INPUT SELECT WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE BACK LIGHT Press the BACK LIGH...

Page 14: ... WHITE BALANCE knob to adjust to the desired color tones Turning the knob toward the RED side increases the red tones Turning the knob toward the BLUE side increases the blue tones Readjust the white balance manually when the color tone seems unnatural or if you want to change it to your desired tone Operation panel Readjusting the White Balance The set angle may be slightly different from Letter ...

Page 15: ...ting Brightness and Picture Contrast Operation panel LOW HIGH RED BLUE MANUAL AUTO WHITE PAPER POWER LIGHT BACK LIGHT INPUT SELECT WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE WHITE PAPER EXPOSURE To project white documents much whiter press the WHITE PAPER button If the button is pressed the WHITE PAPER indicator lights up If the button is pressed again the indicator turns off and returns to regular mode To project wh...

Page 16: ...ent to be used Video monitor Liquid crystal projector VCR RGB monitor Computer RGB cable Rear panel Power cord Outputting to a video monitor Output Equipment To control by a computer To control certain functions of the RE 450X by a computer complete the following steps Connect the RE 450X to the computer using a RS 232C cable Turn ON the power to the equipment Operate the computer For details plea...

Page 17: ...tures from the camera head press the INPUT SELECT button again If you connect a computer or other equipment to the RGB input terminal you can project images from that equipment simply by pressing a button Changing to Pictures via External Input Equipment Regardless of the selected input equipment pictures from the camera head will be output to the video output terminal and S video output terminal ...

Page 18: ...to the instruction manual for the equipment to be used Recording by VCR VCR Video cable To VIDEO IN terminal Rear panel When you use a VCR with an S video outlet use S video cables to connect to the S video outlet This will enable you to project a high quality image Check if your RE 450X model is uses NTSC or PAL format and use a VCR compatible with the appropriate format NOTICE ...

Page 19: ...de Model name request ROM version request The zoom lens stops Moves the zoom lens toward telephoto Moves the zoom lens toward wide angle Moves the zoom lens to default position Moves the zoom lens to A4 landscape position Moves the zoom lens to specified position Sets lens zooming speed Switches to auto focus mode Switches to manual focus mode Stops lens focus movement Moves lens focus closer Move...

Page 20: ...n removed 8 The power of the RE 450X or other equipment has not been 11 turned ON Connection may be incorrect 15 The input source is not selected correctly 16 The document may be too dark or glowing 12 Strong light may be reflected on the screen 12 The object has low contrast 12 Focusing has been set in manual mode 12 The image is frozen 13 The image is frozen 13 The white balance has been adjuste...

Page 21: ...utput 420 horizontal TV lines or more 300 vertical TV lines or more XGA output 15 frames sec F 5 4mm 64 8mm F1 8 F2 8 10 element 8 group design Maximum 306 230mm 31 5 23 7mm 12 power zoom with PRESET ZOOM button for A4 size Power auto manual Power auto manual about 2EV with WHITE PAPER button for white documents Auto manual 6W fluorescent lamp 2 high frequency lighting angle adjustable 4 8W cold c...

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