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AV124
Document Camera
User Manual - English
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  • Page 1 AV124 Document Camera User Manual - English [Important] To download the latest version of the software or user manual, please visit http://prometheanplanet.com/support...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 4 Installation and Connections ............. 11 System diagram ................11 Connecting to a computer ..............11 Connecting to a Promethean ActivBoard ......... 11 To mount it at desk ................12 Installing application software............12 Chapter 5 Start Using ................... 20 Chapter 6 Function Menu ................
  • Page 3 6.4.3 Camera Settings ................26 6.4.4 Options ..................... 27 6.4.5 Time Lapse (Burst Settings) ............. 28 MAC User ..................29 6.5.1 Main menu ..................29 6.5.2 Annotation Tools ................30 6.5.3 Camera Settings ................32 6.5.4 Options ..................... 33 6.5.5 Time Lapse (Burst Settings) ............. 34 Chapter 7 Descriptions of major functions - Windows User ....
  • Page 4 Chapter 8 Descriptions of major functions - MAC User ......44 I would like to display a live image ........... 44 I would like to optimize the image ............ 44 I would like to use the auto focus ............. 44 I would like to adjust the brightness ..........

  • Page 5: Copyright Information

    Promethean is a trademark that is currently being registered by Promethean Ltd. Copying, reproducing or transmitting this file is not allowed if a license is not provided by Promethean Ltd. unless copying this file is for the purpose of backup after purchasing this product.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Safety Instructions

    Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Always follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the Document Camera: 1. Do not place Document Camera in tilted position. 2. Do not place the Document Camera on an unstable trolley, stand or table. 3.

  • Page 7: Precautions

     Precautions Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Note Risk of Electric Shock DO NOT OPEN Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Package Contents

    Chapter 2 Package Contents Software Quick AV124 Quick Start Guide Reference Guide Microscope Adapter USB Cable English...

  • Page 9: Chapter 3 Product Overview

    Chapter 3 Product Overview 5. Gooseneck 1. LED indicator 4. AF button 2. Microphone 3. Lens 6. Control panel 3.1 Description of LED indicator 1. Enable the image, and LED indicator will light up 2. Display the image, and LED indicator will light up 3.

  • Page 10: Relative Operation Position

    3.2 Relative Operation Position 3.3 Correct use  English...

  • Page 11: Incorrect Use

    3.4 Incorrect use  English...

  • Page 12: Chapter 4 Installation And Connections

    Chapter 4 Installation and Connections 4.1 System diagram USB Cable COMPUTER 4.2 Connecting to a computer  See the picture above 4.3 Connecting to a Promethean ActivBoard PROJECTOR USB Cable VGA Cable USB Cable COMPUTER English...

  • Page 13: To Mount It At Desk

     Screw length = 5 mm + base thickness (H1)  M4 screw (P = 0.7) 4.5 Installing application software After installing Promethean image software, you can use the following functions:  Control the AV124.  Capture and record images.
  • Page 14 4.5.2 Install with Windows OS 4.5.2.1 Put the software CD into your computer. 4.5.2.2 The software setup program will start automatically. Please select [ActiView] to start the installation progress. 4.5.2.3 Please follow the on-screen instructions and press [Next] for the next step.
  • Page 15 4.5.2.4 Press [Yes] to create ActiView™ shortcut on your desktop. 4.5.2.5 Once the installation is completed, press [Finish] button then reboot the system. English...
  • Page 16 4.5.3 Install with MAC 4.5.3.1 Disable software verification function: Due to limitation on MAC system, please disable the software verification according to the following steps. If the setting has been disabled, please skip to step 4.5.3.2 to start the installation. 1.
  • Page 17 3. Click the lock on the lower left corner to unlock the panel, and enter the username and password of the Administrator 4. Click [Anywhere] in the figure below English...
  • Page 18 4.5.3.2 Insert the software CD into your computer. 4.5.3.3 Click the CD icon when appears. 4.5.3.4 Go to MAC folder. Click [ActiView] to begin the installation wizard and follow the on-screen instruction through the installation process. 4.5.3.5 Click [Continue] to continue. 4.5.3.6 Click [Install] to continue.
  • Page 19 4.5.3.7 Enter your username and password, then click [Install Software]. 4.5.3.8 Click [Continue Installation] to continue. English...
  • Page 20 4.5.3.9 Click [Restart] to finish installing the software. English...

  • Page 21: Chapter 5 Start Using

    Chapter 5 Start Using <Note> Ensure that the USB cable is connected and ActiView™ software is installed at first. Refer to Chapter 4 Installation and Connections in this user manual. FOCUS USB Cable icon to open ActiView™ Software. 1. Double click on 2.

  • Page 22: Chapter 6 Function Menu

    Chapter 6 Function Menu 6.1 Function Descriptions of Control Panel Button <Note> The below functions are listed alphabetically Name Function Descriptions Automatically adjust the image to have the best brightness and AUTO TUNE focusing performance. CAPTURE Capture the image to the computer. FOCUS AF Button.

  • Page 23: Thumbnail (Saved Image Window)

    6.3 Thumbnail (Saved image window)  OFF/ON Thumbnail Thumbnail image of saved video  or captured image (It will be displayed as if it is a video) Save the video which has been edited Save as a new file Change the storage folder Delete a file Send captured image by e-mail ...

  • Page 24: Windows User

    6.4 WINDOWS User 6.4.1 Main menu LAMP: AUTO TUNE: Lamp On/Off Image Optimization PREVIEW: OPTIONS: Display live images Set up the recording format MAIN: Open the main function BRIGHTNESS: menu, and press the right Adjust the brightness of the button to display the image.

  • Page 25: Annotation Tools

    6.4.2 Annotation Tools  Icon Description Click open annotation Pointer tool tools. Laser tool Insert text Eraser (Clear marks of free-hand drawing tool) Draw a line Draw an ellipse Draw a rectangle Delete Free-hand drawing tool Back Next Clear all Select the pen color Select the line width Select transparency...
  • Page 26  Click the inverted triangle symbol on the drawing object Duplicate: Make a duplicate copy of the drawing object Cut: Cut the drawing object Copy: Copy the drawing object Paste: Paste the drawing object Delete: Delete the drawing object Bring to Front: Bring the drawing object to the front Send to Back: Bring the drawing object to the back...

  • Page 27: Camera Settings

    6.4.3 Camera Settings Control the live image via the Camera Settings interface. Click to open Camera Settings interface. 1. Auto Focus: Adjust the best focal length. 2. Hands free AF: Automatically adjust the best focal length. 3. Focus: Manually adjust focal length on an object. 4.

  • Page 28: Options

    6.4.4 Options Click to open Options Menu. 1. Factory Reset: Activate the factory reset. 2. Language: Set the language. 3. Video Compression Type: Set the recording format. <Note> Please select [Enable Video Compression] before setting. 4. Enable Audio Recorder: Enable the audio record device and set the audio source.

  • Page 29: Time Lapse (Burst Settings)

    6.4.5 Time Lapse (Burst Settings) Click to open Time Lapse menu.    1. Specify a file name. 2. Set the start time. 3. Set the capture interval and the capture time. English...

  • Page 30: Mac User

    6.5 MAC User 6.5.1 Main menu AUTO TUNE: LAMP: Automatically adjust the image to Turn on/off the lamp. have the best brightness and focusing performance. OPTIONS: PREVIEW: Select video compression method Display live images. and the audio source. Please refer to 6.5.4 Options for the setting screen.

  • Page 31: Annotation Tools

    6.5.2 Annotation Tools  Click Icon Function Descriptions open annotation Pointer tool tools. Laser tool Insert text Eraser (Clear marks of free-hand drawing tool) Draw a line Draw an ellipse Draw a rectangle Delete Free-hand drawing tool Back Next Clear all Select the pen color Select the line width Select transparency...
  • Page 32  ▼ Click “ ” icon on the top right of the drawing object Duplicate : Make a duplicate copy of the drawing object Cut: Cut the drawing object Copy: Copy the drawing object Paste: Paste the drawing object Delete: Delete the drawing object Bring to Front: Bring the drawing object to the front Send to Back: Bring the drawing object to...

  • Page 33: Camera Settings

    6.5.3 Camera Settings Control the live image via the Camera Settings interface. Click to open Camera Settings interface. 1. Auto Focus: Adjust the best focal length. 2. Hands free AF: Automatically adjust the best focal length. 3. Focus: Manually adjust focal length on an object. 4.

  • Page 34: Options

    6.5.4 Options Click to open Options Menu. 1. Factory Reset: Activate the factory reset. 2. Video Compression Type: Set the recording format. . Enable Audio Recorder: Enable the audio record device and set the audio source. English...

  • Page 35: Time Lapse (Burst Settings)

    6.5.5 Time Lapse (Burst Settings) Click to open Time Lapse menu.    1. Specify a file name. 2. Set the start time. 3. Set the capture interval and the capture time. English...

  • Page 36: Chapter 7 Descriptions Of Major Functions - Windows User

    Chapter 7 Descriptions of major functions - Windows User I would like to display a live image 1. Press to display a live image. I would like to optimize the image 1. Press I would like to use the auto focus 1.

  • Page 37: I Would Like To Capture Images

    I would like to capture images 1. Press to capture images. [Note] The captured images will be displayed in the Thumbnail area. I would like to record videos 1. Press to open the recording tool. <Note> Press to change settings including recording format and audio.

  • Page 38: I Would Like To Freeze Images

    [Note] The captured images will be displayed in the Thumbnail area. 7.10 I would like to freeze images 1. Press to freeze the current image on the screen. 7.11 I would like to annotate the live image 1. Press to show annotation tools. 2.

  • Page 39: I Would Like To Add Text To The Live Image

    <Note> You can click to capture images if they are live images. You can click [SAVE] or [SAVE AS] to save the files if they are image files opened from the Thumbnail. <Note> You can add annotation when recording but cannot save it. 7.12 I would like to add text to the live image 1.

  • Page 40: I Would Like To Adjust The Drawing Object

    6. Click the object and select the transparency. 7. Click the object and select the font and font size. <Note> You can click to capture images if they are live images. You can click [SAVE] or [SAVE AS] to save files if they are image files.

  • Page 41: I Would Like To Use The Emphasizing Mode

    7.15 I would like to use the emphasizing mode 1. Press to open emphasizing mode. 2. You can use the mouse to directly modify the length and the width of the block. 3. Press to modify the transparency of the block. 4.

  • Page 42: Working With Other Applications

    7.17 Working with Other Applications 7.17.1 I would like to insert a photo in MS-Paint <Note> Support Windows XP Operation System only. 1. Click [File/From Scanner or Camera] in MS-Paint as shown in the bottom left figure. 2. Click [Get Picture] will capture the photos of live images and insert the files in use shown as top right figure.
  • Page 43 3. Click [Get Picture]. It will capture the photo of live image. 7.17.3 I would like to change the setting of the AV124 and then capture a photo in MS-Word <Note> For Windows Office 2003 or later versions, please use the function with OneNote.
  • Page 44 3. A window showing a live image (see below) will be displayed. 4. Press [Setting]. When the Camera Settings window pops up, the live image can be adjusted. 5. Press [Capture] to capture images in MS-Word. 6. Press [Cancel] to exit. English...

  • Page 45: Chapter 8 Descriptions Of Major Functions - Mac User

    Chapter 8 Descriptions of major functions - MAC User I would like to display a live image  Press to display the live image. I would like to optimize the image  Press I would like to use the auto focus 1.

  • Page 46: I Would Like To Capture Images

    I would like to capture images  Press to capture images. [Note] The captured images will be displayed in the Thumbnail area. I would like to capture images continuously  Press to open burst mode setting. Click [OK] after setting. <Note>...

  • Page 47: I Would Like To Add Textual Annotation To Images

     Mark or annotate the displayed image. <Note> You can click to capture images if they are live images. You can click [SAVE] or [SAVE AS] to save the files if they are image files opened from the Thumbnail. <Note> You can add annotation when recording but cannot save it. 8.11 I would like to add textual annotation to images ...

  • Page 48: I Would Like To Record Videos

    8.12 I would like to record videos  Press to open the recording tool. <Note> Click to open the setting window of video format and audio source. Please refer to 6.5.4 Options for more information.  Press to start recording. ...

  • Page 49: I Would Like To Manage Saved Image Files

    8.15 I would like to manage saved image files 8.15.1 Save as a new file  First, double-click the picture or image file in the “Thumbnail” window on the left side of the screen.  Click [Save as] to display the “Save As” window. ...
  • Page 50 8.15.2 Change the location of file access  Click [Directory] , the “Open” window will be displayed.  After selecting the location of the folder, click [Choose] to change the folder to save pictures next time. 8.15.3 Delete a file ...

  • Page 51: Chapter 9 Connecting To Microscope

    Chapter 9 Connecting to Microscope 1 Mount the microscope adapter onto the microscope. <Note> Please choose an appropriate microscope adapter. Microscope adapter accessories are applicable to eyepieces of Ø 28 mm. 2 Connect the lens with the microscope adaptor. 3 If the image is not clear 3.1.

  • Page 52: Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 10 Troubleshooting This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using AV124. If you have questions, please refer to related chapters and follow all the suggested solutions. If the problem still exists, please contact our distributors or service center.

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