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6-1 Microscope Video
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6-1-1 Selecting the Light Path
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1. For binocular observation, push the light path selector
lever (1) in completely.
2. Focus your specimen as usual.
3. For video or camera usage, pull horizontally on the light
path selector lever until it is completely pulled out.
6-1-2 Installing the Video Adapter
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. Loosen the locking thumb screw
①
on the trinocular
viewing head and remove the protective cap
②
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2. Remove the protective caps on the both ends of the
video adapter
③
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3. Screw the threaded end into the CCD/CMOS port and
tighten the thumb screw on the adapter (3).
3. Install the accessories into the vertical port and tighten
the thumb screw
①
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4. Attach your video camera to the video port (4).
6-1-3 Focusing
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Focus on your specimen while observing through the
eyepieces. Ensure the light path selector lever is fully
pulled out. Observe the image on the video or
computer monitor. If the image is not in focus, turn the
revolving video tube
④
until the image is sharp.
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