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Video Setup

    Source

Allows a user to choose the image source 

if there is more than one microscope connected to the 

PC.

    Video Format

Supports three options: 640x480 / 

1024x768 / 2048x1536.

Note: The Snapshot and Record format will be 

changed at the same time.

    Video Adjust

Changes the Video values for 

brightness, contrast, and saturation.

    AVI

Set up the video saving location and file 

name.

    Time Lapse

If you need time-lapse function, check 

the “Time Lapse “box and select the time-lapse rate. 

For example, if you choose"60:1" only one second of 

every 60 seconds will be recorded.

Warning:

  If you choose the time-lapse function, 

please make sure the recording time is longer than the 

ratio time. EX: Choose “60:1”, the real recording time 

must be longer than 60 seconds.

   BMP

Set up the picture saving location and file name.

If you want to save JPEG files, please check the “Save as JPEG” box.

   Always On Top

If you check this box, the MicroViewer 5MP window is always on the top 

layer of all software windows.

   Record On The Fly

Record the video immediately. If the box isn't marked, you have to set 

up the file name and saving location before recording.

   Play On The Fly

Play the latest video immediately. If the box isn't marked, you have to 

choose a video file to play.

   Show Snapshot BMP

After snapshot, the preview window will appear.

   Use AVIDecompressor

If the OS is below Windows XP SP2, the live zone will display an 

abnormal image in some computers. Mark this box to solve this problem.

Warning: 

If your OS is Windows XP SP3 or above, DO NOT mark this box.

   Use Intel 8xxG/9xxG VGA

In some computers with an Intel chip,the live zone displays an 

abnormal image. Mark this box to solve this problem.

PS.The resolution will be limited to 1024x768.

   HW Snapshot 2592x1944

Mark the box and you can save the picture with maximum  

resolution of 2592x1944(5-mega)when you click the hardware snapshot button.

Warning: 

It will take 5~6 seconds to save a picture, please not to move the microscope.

   Full Screen mode

If the full screen mode box is marked, MicroViewer 5MP will start on 

full-screen mode automatically.

   4:3

Live video zone will remain in a 4:3 aspect ration. This mode is necessary for the 

measurement function.

   FULL

The entire screen will display live video.  The aspect ratio may not be correct, so 

live images my appear distorted.

   ICON

The Screen will be filled with the  MicroViewer 5MP window, so all function buttons 

will be visible. In this mode,the video image will be expanded and it is not correct for the 

measrurement function.

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Crosshair

2. You can position the crosshair by clicking the right button.(fig.16)

3. Capture the image, and the crosshair will show in the photo.
4. If you want to deactivate the crosshair, just click the crosshair button again.
5. Right click the crosshair button, the crosshair will back to midpoint.

1. On the live mode, click the crosshair button            and the crosshair will appear(fig.15):

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Preview picture mode

Drag the picture to the live zone or just double click the picture in the list bar. The 
Image will show in the live zone for editing.

 

Drawing mode

Click the Drawing mode button, 
Microsoft Paint will show up. After 
editing, please close Microsoft Paint, 
and the image will update 
automatically.

Save file

Click this button to save as a new 
file.New file name will be renamed 
by date and time.
Hot key

S.

 

Go Back 

Return to the live mode.

PS. Other function keys refer to page 8.  

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Summary of Contents for LX Microscopes MIDAS

Page 1: ...MIDAS Digital Microscope 5MP User Manual REV C 73 Mall Drive Commack NY 11725 unitronusa com info unitrousa com 631 543 2000 ...

Page 2: ...gnified image can be viewed captured and recorded directly from the computer screen with with VGA 640x480 XGA 1024x768 QXGA 2048x1536 5M 2592x1944 resolution PC System Requirement For Dual Microscope Pentium 4 3 0G CPU or equivalent AMD Phenom II above 1024 MB DDR RAM or above Northbridge Intel i945GZ or above One USB 2 0 port or above 2D 3D Graphics processor with Hardware Transform and lighting ...

Page 3: ...o the CD ROM drive The software will install automatically fig 1 1 Insert the software installation CD into the CD ROM drive The installation program will appear automatically on your screen If the software installation program doesn t appear please double click AutoRun exe in the CD ROM folder 2 Click MicroViewer 5MP button for installing MicroViewer 5MP software Install Software ...

Page 4: ...e to the object the bigger image will be fig 6 13 When using high magnification to observe a specific area of the object placing the digital microscope on the stand holder is recommended to obtain a clearly focused image fig 12 14 Use snapshot button to capture an image fig 13 12 If the object is too dark or bright adjust the light knob until you get the preferred brightness Turn the knlb to the r...

Page 5: ...pare two live image from two microscopes Please see the Compare Chapter for more detail Hot key C Freeze Freeze the live image on the screen Hot key F Save clipboard Copy the live image to the clipboard Measurement Measure lines circles angles rectangles triangles or radii Please see the Measurement Chapter for more detail Hot key M Play Playback the last recorded video Video Setup The setup windo...

Page 6: ...tion of the first microscope 1 Why the combined picture become distorted when I preview the image Ans It will distort the image because of the ratio Please go to the picture saving location and check the picture 2 Can I full page print the combined image Ans Please set up the printer orientation 3 Does the 2nd microscope support full screen function Ans No only the 1st microscope supports full scr...

Page 7: ...is problem PS The resolution will be limited to 1024x768 HW Snapshot 2592x1944 Mark the box and you can save the picture with maximum resolution of 2592x1944 5 mega when you click the hardware snapshot button Warning It will take 5 6 seconds to save a picture please not to move the microscope Full Screen mode If the full screen mode box is marked MicroViewer 5MP will start on full screen mode auto...

Page 8: ... After finishing the measurement click the Snapshot button or save key to save the measured picture 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 Measurement Calibrate 1 Place the camera on a ruler and adjust the focus knob untill the image is sharp 2 Click the Snapshot button to capture a picture then double click this picture in the list bar 3 Click the Measurement button and the Calibration or Measurement window will a...

Page 9: ...e Y axis cross line with the left of the object 16 4 Drag to the lower right of the object PS You can aim easily by aligning the X axis cross line with the bottom of the object and aligning the Y axis cross line with the right of the object 5 Release the right button of the mouse and the circle measurement will appear The D means diameter and the A means area 1 Check the Measure box then select th...

Page 10: ...y hold the right button of the mouse again at the second point of the object then drag to the third point of the object 18 17 1 Check the Measure box then select the Line Mode 2 Hold the right button of the mouse at the left side of the object 1 Check the Measure box then select the Rectangle Mode 2 Hold the right button of the mouse at the upper left of the object Measurement Line Measurement Rec...

Page 11: ... be longer than 60 seconds 6 Why do the LED lights will go out automatically while recording ANS Under Windows 7 the power saving function will turn off the LED lights automatically please set the system by the following steps Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options Select a power plan Click the Show additional Plans arrow and choose the High performance 7 After installing the MicroV...

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