Document Camera
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Pieces, Parts and Setup
VGA Connection (Option 1)
The TT-02s Document Camera (“Elmo”) includes the following parts:
Always use the Elmo on a flat, stable surface. When carrying, be sure
to hold the lower part of the main unit. Never hold the Elmo by the
neck or camera head.
The Elmo must used in conjunction with an LCD projector. There are
several ways to connect the Elmo to a projector.
VGA cable
: A VGA connection will provide slightly higher quality
than an RCA connection. However, it will require some cable
reconfiguration (plugging/unplugging). This option may work well when
the Elmo is in one location (e.g. library) for an extended period of time.
RCA cable
: While an RCA connection may appear slightly
“jittery,” it is a very simple setup for teachers who have ceiling-
mounted projectors. This option is recommended if the Elmo will be
moved frequently between rooms with projectors. The Elmo does NOT
come with an RCA cable. However, every room with a ceiling-mounted
projector has an RCA cable coming down from the ceiling (RCA cables
can also be purchased in many lengths from places like Radio Shack).
If using with a computer already connected to a projector:
1.
Unplug VGA cable going to the #2 end of the “Y” cable at the back
of the computer and plug it into the
RGB Out
port on the Elmo.
2.
Use VGA cable supplied with Elmo to connect from the #2 end of
“Y” cable (on back of computer) to the
RGB In
port on the Elmo.
[If using with just a projector (no computer), simply connect a
VGA cable from the projector to the
RGB Out
port on the Elmo.]
3.
Make sure both DIP switches are in the
UP
position.
4.
Connect the power adapter to the Elmo and a power source.
DIP Switch Settings
Output
(DIP switch)
in
UP
position
RCA Connection (Option 2)
The second port from the right on the back of the Elmo is a DIP
switch. Different DIP switch positions are required, depending on
whether the Elmo is connected with a VGA or RCA cable. Use a small
screw driver or pen to carefully adjust the left switch according to the
diagrams below.
document
camera
anti-glare sheet
power adapter
usb cable (6’)
VGA cable (6.5’)
stage
OR
RGB/VGA
setting (default)
Video (RCA)
setting
This setup uses one RCA cable (not supplied with Elmo, but every new
projector installation has one). RCA cables usually have yellow, red and
white plugs on the end – only the yellow (video) plug is needed.
1.
In classrooms with ceiling-mounted projectors, locate the yellow
RCA plug dangling from the ceiling near the computer. Plug it into
the yellow
Video Out
port on the back of the Elmo.
2.
Make sure the left DIP switch is in the
DOWN
position.
3.
Connect the power adapter to the Elmo and a power source.
Use
COMPUTER
mode on
projector
remote.
RGB
Out
RGB
In
Output
(DIP Switch)
Use
VIDEO
mode on
projector
remote.
Output
(DIP switch)
Put left switch
in
DOWN
position
Video
Out
O
PTIONAL
USB
CONNECTION IN
VGA
MODE
: When a USB cable is
connected, images from the Elmo can be “scanned” and pasted into
documents. See reverse for details.
