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Setting Up the Document Camera

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Setting Up the 
Document Camera

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his chapter explains how to set up the document camera for a video 

presentation. You’ll find instructions for:

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Unpacking the document camera

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Installing batteries in the remote control

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Positioning the document camera

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Unfolding the document camera

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Connecting to a projector or TV/computer monitor

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Connecting to a computer

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Connecting a mouse to the document camera

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Adjusting the document camera’s DIP switches

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Summary of Contents for ELPDC04 High Resolution Document Camera

Page 1: ...EPSON ELPDC04 High Resolution Document Camera User sGuide elpdc04 book Page i Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

Page 2: ...ther SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION s operat...

Page 3: ...the Document Camera 9 Connecting to a Projector or TV Computer Monitor 11 Connecting the RGB Video Cable 11 Connecting the RCA Cable 12 Connecting to a Computer 13 Connecting a Mouse to the Document Camera 14 Adjusting the Camera DIP Switches 15 2 Using the Document Camera 17 Turning On Your Equipment 18 Turning On the Document Camera 18 What To Do If You See a Blank Screen 19 Switching Between Pi...

Page 4: ...the Document Camera 27 3 Maintaining and Transporting the Document Camera 31 Cleaning the Lenses 32 Cleaning the Document Camera Case 33 Transporting the Document Camera 34 4 Solving Problems 35 Solving Problems with the Image 36 Solving Problems with the Remote Control 37 Where to Get Help 38 Telephone Support Services 38 5 Technical Specifications 39 General 39 Lighting 39 Remote Control 40 Dime...

Page 5: ... Notices 43 Important Safety Instructions 43 Remote Control Information 46 Declaration of Conformity 47 FCC Compliance Statement 48 Warranty 49 Index 51 elpdc04 book Page v Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

Page 6: ...ea of 13 4 9 9 in 340 252 mm With its 10 zoom capability and true XGA resolution even 10 point type can be read clearly And the document camera s support for RGB and composite video provides additional versatility You can connect the document camera to a wide range of computers including IBM compatible PCs and laptops Apple Macintosh Power Macintosh series including G3 and G4 systems PowerBook com...

Page 7: ... camera This is especially useful if your projector has only one video input port See page 13 for more information Using the remote control The remote control lets you control the lamps zoom and focus your image and switch the display from the camera to a computer See Chapter 2 for details Using Your Documentation This book contains all the information you need to set up and use your document came...

Page 8: ...om Download FAQs and e mail your questions to EPSON support If you still need help after checking this User s Guide and the sources listed above you can use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service to get help fast Call 800 637 7661 and enter the PIN on the card included with your document camera Or take advantage of EPSON s electronic support services 24 hours a day See page 38 for more information ...

Page 9: ...4 Welcome elpdc04 book Page 4 Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

Page 10: ...structions for Unpacking the document camera Installing batteries in the remote control Positioning the document camera Unfolding the document camera Connecting to a projector or TV computer monitor Connecting to a computer Connecting a mouse to the document camera Adjusting the document camera s DIP switches elpdc04 book Page 5 Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

Page 11: ...in case you need to ship the document camera later Always use the original packaging or equivalent when you need to send the document camera to another location For transportation instructions see page 34 document camera remote control batteries RCA cable USB cable RGB video cable power cord Image Mate CD ROM mouse elpdc04 book Page 6 Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

Page 12: ...eplacing batteries take the following precautions Don t mix old and new batteries Replace batteries as soon as they run out If the batteries leak wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth If fluid gets on your hands wash them immediately Don t expose batteries to heat or flame Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Remove batteries if you won t be using the document camera for a ...

Page 13: ...e you are within 23 feet 7 m of the front or back of the document camera to use the remote control With the control panel facing you place the document camera directly in front of you Otherwise items you place on the stage may appear upside down Most presenters find it convenient to place the document camera in front of the audience This lets the presenter stand in the front of the room face the a...

Page 14: ...camera 1 Raise the camera arm until you hear a click then lower it slightly until it locks into place 2 Rotate the camera head so that the lens faces the stage downward 3 Raise the right lighting arm as shown until it stops lighting arm camera head stage elpdc04 book Page 9 Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

Page 15: ...lighting units forward as shown until they stop 5 Tilt the lighting arms outward until they stop then position the lighting units so that they face the stage downward lighting unit lighting unit elpdc04 book Page 10 Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

Page 16: ...h an RGB video cable or an RCA cable Connecting the RGB Video Cable Before you start make sure your document camera and projector or computer monitor are turned off 1 Connect one end of the RGB video cable to the document camera s RGB OUT port 2 Connect the other end of the RGB video cable to the RGB video input port on the projector or computer monitor 3 Tighten the screws on the connectors note ...

Page 17: ... TV are turned off 1 Connect one end of the RCA cable to the document camera s VIDEO OUT port 2 Connect the other end of the RCA cable to the RCA input port on the projector or TV AC IN RGB IN RGB OUT ON OFF RS 232C POWER VIDEO OUT USB 0 1 A B C or projector TV video out elpdc04 book Page 12 Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

Page 18: ...t port as described on page 11 This way you can use the camera s remote control to switch between picture sources Follow the instructions on page 20 to switch between the sources Before you start make sure your document camera and computer are turned off 1 Connect one end of the RGB video cable to the document camera s RGB IN port 2 Connect the other end of the RGB video cable to your computer s R...

Page 19: ...om the remote control To connect the mouse follow the instructions below 1 Make sure your document camera is turned off 2 Connect the mouse cable to the RS 232C port on the back of the document camera 3 Make sure DIP switch C is set to 0 up If it is not follow the instructions on page 15 to change the DIP switch setting AC IN RGB IN RGB OUT ON OFF RS 232C POWER VIDEO OUT USB 0 1 A B C RS 232C port...

Page 20: ... 60 Hz 50 Hz Selects the shutter frequency If the image starts to flicker try setting the shutter frequency to 50 C Mouse RS 232C Selects the communication mode of the RS 232C port To use a mouse set the switch to 0 To use control codes set the switch to 1 AC IN RGB IN RGB OUT ON OFF RS 232C POWER VIDEO OUT USB 0 1 ABC 0 1 ABC DIP switches note For a list of control codes go to http support epson ...

Page 21: ...16 Setting Up the Document Camera elpdc04 book Page 16 Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

Page 22: ...ing Turning on the document camera and other equipment Switching between picture sources Adjusting the lighting Adjusting the image Using the pointer Pausing the Main display Adjusting settings with the on screen display Using the camera head as a conventional video camera Using the Image Mate software Turning off and storing the document camera elpdc04 book Page 17 Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 A...

Page 23: ...red source to see its image as described on page 20 Turning On the Document Camera Follow these steps to plug in and turn on the document camera 1 Connect one end of the power cord to the document camera s power inlet 2 Connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet 3 Turn on the projector or monitor 4 Turn on the document camera After a few moments the upper lamps turn on 5 Place your pres...

Page 24: ...re the cables are connected correctly as described on page 11 for a projector or monitor or page 13 for a computer Make sure everything is turned on Make sure the lighting unit lamps are on If you are using a video source such as a laptop or desktop computer you may need to switch video sources Press the RGB1 button as shown on page 20 If an image still doesn t appear refer to Chapter 4 for more h...

Page 25: ...ected to the document camera such as a laptop or desktop computer you can switch between the video source and the camera Press the RGB1 button on the remote control to switch the video source Press the Main button to switch back to the camera Main RGB1 elpdc04 book Page 20 Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

Page 26: ...cient however you may obtain a better image with the upper lamps off Press the Lamp button on the remote control to turn off the lamps one at a time from right to left when facing the unit s control panel Press it a third time to turn the lamps back on There will be a slight delay before the lamps turn back on Turn upper lamps off or on elpdc04 book Page 21 Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

Page 27: ...ither button to zoom at a higher rate of speed If you change items on the stage press the Auto Focus button to focus the image The indicator light flashes until the image is focused The following objects may not focus well using the auto focus feature Objects with little contrast Objects with a bright background or excessive contrast Objects with fine repeated patterns or stripes Objects that glit...

Page 28: ...lay Using the Pointer The pointer lets you direct attention to specific sections of your presentation material You can choose from two types of pointers in four colors To make the pointer appear on the screen press the Pointer button on the remote control When the mouse is connected to the document camera pressing the left mouse button will also display the cursor To move the pointer use the direc...

Page 29: ...era s RS 232C port See Connecting a Mouse to the Document Camera on page 14 When the left mouse button is clicked the on screen display and the pointer appears The table below lists the various functions and their descriptions note The pause feature only works when the document camera is in the Main display mode It does not work then the document camera is in the RGB1 display mode Icon Name Functi...

Page 30: ...sts the white balance and corrects color casts White balance Manual Enables manual white balance adjustment Click the arrows below to adjust the colors individually to compensate for color casts Aperture selection On Off Turns image enhancement contour on and off This setting is on by default Gamma selection Changes the gamma setting from 1 0 to 0 6 The default gamma setting is 1 0 Save settings S...

Page 31: ...from the document camera to the PC You can also use the virtual remote control feature to control the document camera and change its settings For more information on installing and using the Image Mate software see the manual pdf file in the US folder on the Image Mate CD ROM To view the PDF file you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer If it s not already installed ru...

Page 32: ...t If you re using a monitor or projector shut it down last 1 Turn off the document camera 2 Unplug the power cord and disconnect any attached video cables 3 If the close up lens is flipped down close it 4 Place the remote control inside the remote control storage compartment and close the tray remote control elpdc04 book Page 27 Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

Page 33: ...then tilt the lighting arms toward the stage inward 6 Rotate the lighting units backward as shown until they stop caution Be careful not to let the camera arm drop or you may damage it stage lighting unit lighting arm lighting unit lighting arm elpdc04 book Page 28 Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

Page 34: ...ra 29 7 Lower the right lighting arm and rotate the camera head to its original position 8 Raise the camera arm until you hear a click then lower the arm until it stops s elpdc04 book Page 29 Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

Page 35: ...30 Using the Document Camera elpdc04 book Page 30 Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

Page 36: ...f any part needs replacing contact your dealer or a qualified servicer This chapter covers the following Cleaning the lenses Cleaning the document camera case Transporting the document camera warning Before you clean any part of the document camera turn it off and unplug the power cord Never open any cover on the document camera Dangerous electrical voltages in the document camera can injure you s...

Page 37: ...n the surface Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust To remove dirt or smears on the lenses use lens cleaning paper If necessary moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface Clean both sides of the close up lens close up lens main lens elpdc04 book Page 32 Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

Page 38: ...se with a soft dry lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent Then wipe the case Do not use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case Take special care when cleaning the stage or you may scratch it Scratches on the stage may appear on your image stage elpdc04 book Page 33 Tuesday February 12 200...

Page 39: ...o not have the original packaging use equivalent materials placing plenty of cushioning around the document camera When transporting the document camera a long distance pack it in a firm box using cushioning around the document camera When you are hand carrying the document camera be sure to use the carrying handle When transporting the document camera you may leave the remote control inside the r...

Page 40: ...cument camera and tells you how to contact technical support for problems you can t solve yourself This chapter explains the following Solving problems with the image Solving problems with the remote control Contacting technical support elpdc04 book Page 35 Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

Page 41: ...SC or PAL DIP switch setting on the document camera See page 15 for instructions The image contains static or noise If you re using cables that are longer than 6 feet 2 m or an extension cable the image quality may be reduced Try using the cables supplied with the document camera Keep your projector computer and video cables away from the power cord as much as possible to prevent interference The ...

Page 42: ...eet 7 m of the document camera and within range of the document camera s front or back sensor approximately 30 to the left or right and 15 above or below The remote control batteries may not be installed correctly or may be low on power Try changing the batteries as described on page 7 Dim the room lights and turn off any fluorescent lighting Make sure the document camera is not in direct sunlight...

Page 43: ...6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Canada 905 709 3839 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Before you call please have the following information ready Product name EPSON ELPDC04 High Resolution Document Camera Product serial number located on the rear panel of the document camera Computer configuration if applicable Description of th...

Page 44: ...stment 5 9 in 150 mm from the stage surface using the close up lens 1 6 feet 5 m to infinity with the camera positioned horizontally and without using the close up lens Zoom 10 optical with double speed function Focus Automatic manual Iris Automatic manual White balance Automatic manual Gamma selection ON γ 0 6 OFF γ 1 0 Frequency selection 50 or 60 Hz Video output NTSC or PAL Lighting Lamps High ...

Page 45: ...lded h w d 22 6 27 8 15 9 in 575 706 403 mm Electrical Rated frequency 50 60 Hz Power supply 100 to 120 VAC Power consumption 100 to 120 VAC 55 W Environmental Temperature Operating 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C Storage 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C Humidity Operating 30 to 85 RH non condensing Storage 20 to 90 RH non condensing elpdc04 book Page 40 Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

Page 46: ... Hz Resolution VGA1 85 08 640 350 VGA2 85 08 640 400 VGA3 85 039 720 400 VGA 60 59 94 640 480 VGA 72 72 809 640 480 VGA 75 75 640 480 VGA 85 85 008 640 480 SVGA 56 56 25 800 600 SVGA 60 60 317 800 600 SVGA 72 72 188 800 600 SVGA 75 75 800 600 SVGA 85 85 061 800 600 XGA 60 60 004 1024 768 XGA 70 70 069 1024 768 XGA 75 75 029 1024 768 XGA 85 84 997 1024 768 SXGA1 75 1152 864 SXGA2 60 1280 960 SXGA3 ...

Page 47: ...0 1600 1200 UXGA 65 65 1600 1200 UXGA 70 70 1600 1200 UXGA 75 75 1600 1200 UXGA 85 85 1600 1200 MAC 13 66 667 640 480 MAC 16 74 55 832 624 MAC 19 74 927 1024 768 MAC 21 75 062 1152 870 PC98 56 42 640 400 Mode Refresh Rate Hz Resolution elpdc04 book Page 42 Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

Page 48: ...outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Accessories Do not p...

Page 49: ...a plug having a third grounding pin The 2 wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug The 3 wire grounding type plug will fit into...

Page 50: ... does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way When the product exhibits a d...

Page 51: ... for most infrared controlled equipment Try the following The remote control batteries may be low on power replace them Dim the ambient lighting and or turn off any fluorescent lights Close any window coverings and or move the document camera out of direct sunlight Turn off other equipment that emits infrared energy If the remote control still does not work properly you can always use the buttons ...

Page 52: ...duct marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harm...

Page 53: ...paration 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 WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed ...

Page 54: ...arranty period of the product covered by this limited warranty However each replacement lamp carries the limited 90 day warranty stated above What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty covers only normal use in the United States and Canada For lamps 24 hour per day use causes unusual strain and is not considered normal use This warranty is not transferable and will not apply to products purch...

Page 55: ... REMEDY ABOVE FAILS EPSON S ENTIRE LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO A REFUND OF THE PRICE PAID FOR THE EPSON PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY In Canada warranties include both warranties and conditions Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the a...

Page 56: ...itor 11 to 12 to a mouse 14 to a projector 11 to 12 Control codes 15 D Declaration of Conformity 47 DIP switches adjusting 15 Document camera cleaning 31 to 33 connecting 11 to 14 folding 27 to 29 positioning 8 specifications 39 to 42 storing 27 to 29 transporting 34 turning off 27 turning on 18 to 19 unfolding 9 to 10 E Electrical specifications 40 Enlarging image 22 Environmental specifications ...

Page 57: ...ecifications 40 switch 18 PrivateLine Support 3 38 Problems blank screen 19 image 36 to 37 remote control 37 46 Projector connecting 11 to 12 R Reducing image 22 Registration 3 Remote control batteries 7 specifications 40 storing 34 troubleshooting 37 46 Resolution 39 RGB1 button 20 S Safety instructions 43 to 45 specifications 41 Screen image see Image Service see Technical support Shooting speed...

Page 58: ... 27 Turning on document camera 18 to 19 U Unfolding document camera 9 to 10 Unpacking document camera 6 V Video camera using camera as 26 Video formats supported 41 to 42 W Warranty 49 to 50 White balance adjusting 23 25 Wide button 22 Z Zooming image 22 elpdc04 book Page 53 Tuesday February 12 2002 8 32 AM ...

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