Section 4 Operating Instructions
4-1
4.1 Operation
Follow the steps below after installation of the M 517HD camera. It is recommended to inspect cable condition
and routing before each use of the microscope.
1. Turn on the HD-ready display and microscope light source.
2. Apply power to the M 517HD camera by plugging the power supply into an AC outlet.
3. Perform WHITE BALANCE (paragraph 4.1.1) if the video image color does not seem accurate.
4. Perform IMAGE FLIP (paragraph 4.2.1) if the video image is reversed.
5. The camera power supply should be disconnected from the AC outlet if the M 517HD camera is not going
to be used for an extended period of time.
4.1.1 White Balance
Color accuracy is an important property of image quality. Cameras interpret the color of an object by
measuring the amount of red, green and blue light from the object. A white object will have equal amounts of
red, green and blue light. However, each light source emits different amounts of each color creating a specific
color temperature. The WHITE BALANCE procedure allows the camera to measure and adjust for the color
temperature of the light source.
1. Ensure the microscope light source is on.
2.
Place a white sheet of paper under the objective lens to fill the M 517HD camera field of view.
3. Press and release the on-camera push-button to set the white balance. If necessary, adjust the
color settings of the HD-ready display.
4.2.1 Image Flip
Different camera adapters my or may not optically flip (reverse) an image. This feature allows the M 517HD
camera to be used on a variety of adapters.
1.
Press and hold the on-camera push-button until the image flips, then release the button. The hold time is
approximately 3 to 5 seconds.
NOTE
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This camera does not have a power “On / Off” switch. The camera will be “On” when the power
supply is plugged in and all power cables are attached to the camera.
