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StarBoard DCHD-5M
How to Request a User's Guide
When requesting a separate copy of this User's Guide, specify DCHD-ML101201.
Read this User's Guide carefully, and connect correctly.
Before using this product, be sure to read and fully understand the safety precautions.
Store this User's guide in a safe place near to this equipment for easy future reference.
DCHD-ML101201
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 StarBoard DCHD-5M User’s Guide How to Request a User's Guide When requesting a separate copy of this User's Guide, specify DCHD-ML101201. Read this User’s Guide carefully, and connect correctly. Before using this product, be sure to read and fully understand the safety precautions.
  • Page 2 Every effort has been made to ensure that this User’s Guide is complete and correct. However, should any questionable points, mistakes, etc., come to your attention, please inform the vendor. Hitachi Solutions Ltd. assumes no responsibility for losses resulting from or related to the use of this product, irrespective of the previous statement.
  • Page 3 Also, the company makes no warranty as to the product’s suitability, merchantability, or fitness for a particular intended use. All products of Hitachi Solutions Ltd., described in this User's Guide are presently for sale or are site-licensed. Users who purchased the aforementioned product(s) will bear the cost of all required services,...
  • Page 4 StarBoard DCHD-5M Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing this Hitachi Solutions Ltd., StarBoard DCHD-5M (henceforth referred to as document camera). This User’s Guide has been created for people who already have a working knowledge of personal computers (henceforth referred to as “PC”).
  • Page 5 StarBoard DCHD-5M Safe Handling Markings and Symbols Various markings and symbols are used in this User’s Guide and on this product to ensure the safe and correct use of this product, and to prevent personal injury and property damage. These symbols and their meanings are as explained below.
  • Page 6 StarBoard DCHD-5M Safety Precautions Required Precautions (1)Precautions Regarding Operation WARNING Do not make modifications. Do not make any adjustments, repairs, or modifications. Doing so may lead to electric shock or injury. Do not remove the cover of this product. Doing so may cause electric shock, injury, or damage to the product.
  • Page 7 StarBoard DCHD-5M NOTICE Do not place heavy objects on, pull on, or subject cables to excess heat. Doing so may result in damage to the cables. Always grasp the plug of the connecting cable when connecting or disconnecting. Pulling on the cables may result in scratching or damage to the cables.
  • Page 8 StarBoard DCHD-5M CAUTION Do not place heavy objects onto this device unit. Do not place heavy objects onto this unit. Doing so may cause personal injury if the object becomes unbalanced and falls. Do not splash with water or chemical compounds.
  • Page 9 StarBoard DCHD-5M NOTICE Do not subject to shock of impact. This product is a precision instrument. Excessive shock of impact may hinder further operation. Take extreme care when moving this product. Do not carry holding the camera section. Doing so may cause damage to the main unit section.
  • Page 10 StarBoard DCHD-5M NOTICE Do not use this product near water. If water somehow gets inside this product, immediately disconnect the connecting cables and contact the support center. Do not use this product in locations subject to high temperature or high humidity.
  • Page 11 StarBoard DCHD-5M (7) Product Disclaimer NOTICE This product uses a CMOS image sensor that is composed of many image pixels, and among these image pixels there are some which do not operate correctly. When an image is externally output, there may be some dots that appear white or black. However, this is a special characteristic of the CMOS system and is not a malfunction.
  • Page 12 StarBoard DCHD-5M (8) Warning Displays Throughout the manual CAUTION Page Be sure to install batteries correctly. P. 3-6 Do not install batteries with positive and negative terminals reversed, or use batteries other than the type specified. Do not mix old and new batteries.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    StarBoard DCHD-5M Contents 1. Introduction ................. 1-1 1.1 Component Parts/Accessories Check ............1-1 1.2 Names and Functions of Parts..............1-2 2. Document Camera Setup............ 2-1 2.1 Setup Method ....................2-1 2.1.1 Driver Installation ............................2-1 2.1.2 Document Camera Unit Setup ........................2-7 2.2 Connection Method ..................2-8 2.2.1 Connection Method when using RGB Cables .....................

  • Page 14: Introduction

    StarBoard DCHD-5M 1. Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1 Component Parts/Accessories Check 1.2 Names and Functions of Parts...
  • Page 15 StarBoard DCHD-5M 1. Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1 Component Parts/Accessories Check After unpacking, make sure that all of the following component parts and accessories are present. Number Name Quantity Number Name Quantity Document Camera Audio cable AC Adaptor (10) Microscope adaptor...
  • Page 16 StarBoard DCHD-5M 1. Introduction 1.2 Names and Functions of Parts The terminals installed on the side of the document camera are arranged as shown in the diagram below. See the table for explanations of each of the terminals. Number Name...

  • Page 17: Document Camera Setup

    StarBoard DCHD-5M 2. Document Camera Setup 2. Document Camera Setup 2.1 Setup Method 2.2 Connection Method...

  • Page 18: Driver Installation

    For Windows 1. Insert the "StarBoard DCHD-5M Setup Software" CD-ROM into the PC. 2. Move to the "StarBoard DCHD-5M Driver (WIN)" in the DVD drive using Windows Explorer to execute "DCHD-5M Driver Setup.exe". ※ For Windows Vista/7, "User Account Control" window starts up. Click "Yes". (The confirmed publisher differs from our company name.)
  • Page 19 StarBoard DCHD-5M 2. Document Camera Setup 4. Click "Install". 5. Procedure differs depending on the Windows version. 5-1. For Windows XP, the following warning message appears. Click "Continue Anyway". 5-2. For Windows Vista/7, "Windows Security" window starts up. Click "Install".
  • Page 20 StarBoard DCHD-5M 2. Document Camera Setup 6. When install is successfully completed, the display below appears. Click "Finish". 7. Turn on the Document Camera. Connect the Document Camera to the PC using a USB cable. 7-1. For Windows Vista/7, you can use it as is. You do not have to carry out any more procedures.
  • Page 21 StarBoard DCHD-5M 2. Document Camera Setup 9. The following warning message appears. Click "Continue Anyway". 10. "Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard" window is displayed. Click "Finish". Then Windows driver install is finished.
  • Page 22 For Mac OS 1. Insert the CD-ROM, "StarBoard DCHD-5M Setup Software" into the PC. 2. Move to the "StarBoard DCHD-5M Driver (Mac)" in the DVD drive and click "DCHD-5N_Driver.pkg". 3. "Welcome to StarBoard DCHD-5M Installer" window starts up. Click "Continue".
  • Page 23 StarBoard DCHD-5M 2. Document Camera Setup 5. When install is successfully completed, the display below appears. Click "Close". 6. Turn on the Document Camera. Connect the Document Camera with Mac using a USB cable. Then Mac OS driver install is finished.

  • Page 24: Document Camera Unit Setup

    StarBoard DCHD-5M 2. Document Camera Setup 2.1.2 Document Camera Unit Setup The camera section and arm can be adjusted to a position where the subject can be seen easily. Each moveable part can be rotated a maximum of 180°. If the recording location is dark, the LED lamp can be used to illuminate the subject for recording.

  • Page 25: Connection Method

    StarBoard DCHD-5M 2. Document Camera Setup 2.2 Connection Method Images recorded using the document camera can be displayed on a wide variety of external output devices. Use the connection terminals on the side of the document camera and provided cables to connect to external devices. You can also connect a microphone for audio recording, and playback sound via external speakers.

  • Page 26: Connection Method When Using Rgb Cables

    StarBoard DCHD-5M 2. Document Camera Setup 2.2.1 Connection Method when using RGB Cables Connect the RGB input terminal of an external display such as an LCD projector or LCD display etc with the RGB output terminal of the document camera using the provided RGB cable.

  • Page 27: Connection Method When Using Video Cables

    StarBoard DCHD-5M 2. Document Camera Setup 2.2.1 Connection Method when using VIDEO Cables Connect the VIDEO input terminal of an external display device such as a television to the VIDEO output terminal of the document camera using the supplied VIDEO cable. At this time, set the connection switch on the main control panel to VIDEO.

  • Page 28: Connection Method To Pc (When Using Usb Cables)

    StarBoard DCHD-5M 2. Document Camera Setup 2.2.5 Connection Method to PC (when using USB cables) Connect the PC and document camera with a USB cable. The document camera can be used as a USB camera to record images onto the internal memory, and then copy them to the PC. For details, see P.3-4.

  • Page 29: Connection Method For Microscope

    StarBoard DCHD-5M 2. Document Camera Setup 2.2.8 Connection Method for Microscope By connecting a microscope to the document camera, the subject can be displayed on a large screen. Follow the procedure below to connect the microscope and display images. 1. Capture the subject using the microscope, and adjust the focus so the subject can be seen clearly.
  • Page 30 StarBoard DCHD-5M 2. Document Camera Setup Adjustment Method for Microscope Adaptor 1. Check parts Part Name Adaptor Unit Adjustment Adaptor Adjustment Adaptor Material Plastic Rubber Rubber Diameter 33–34mm 31mm 28mm Quantity Figure 2. Adaptor Adjustments If the diameter of the microscope eyepiece is 33 34mm, use the adaptor unit as is.

  • Page 31: How To Use The Document Camera

    StarBoard DCHD-5M 3. How to Use the Document Camera 3. How to Use the Document Camera 3.1 How to Use the Document Camera 3.2 How to Use the Remote Control...

  • Page 32: Control Panel

    StarBoard DCHD-5M 3. How to Use the Document Camera 3. How to Use the Document Camera 3.1 How to Use the Document Camera 3.1.1 Control Panel The document camera can be controlled using the control panel on the document camera unit.

  • Page 33: Osd Menu

    StarBoard DCHD-5M 3. How to Use the Document Camera 3.1.2 OSD Menu Using the OSD menu function, you can perform fine adjustments of the screen display, select the OSD language, and perform other such settings. OSD Menu Basic Operations 1. Press the “MENU” button on the control panel or remote control.

  • Page 34: Various Usage Methods

    StarBoard DCHD-5M 3. How to Use the Document Camera Name Icon Option Details Setting Volume Adjusts the output volume. Clock The year, month, date, and time can be set. Format Formats the following. SD card in use: SD card SD card not in use: Internal memory *When format is performed, all recorded images are deleted.
  • Page 35 StarBoard DCHD-5M 3. How to Use the Document Camera NOTICE Precautions for handling SD cards. Do not switch off the document camera unit power supply while the SD card is being formatted. Also, use this product to format the SD card for use. When using cards formatted using a PC, use this product to format the SD card again.
  • Page 36 StarBoard DCHD-5M 3. How to Use the Document Camera Recording Movies Set up the subject and document camera. If the distance between the subject and camera is more than 20cm, set the focus mode to standard mode. If the distance is between 5 20cm, set to macro mode.

  • Page 37: How To Use The Remote Control

    StarBoard DCHD-5M 3. How to Use the Document Camera 3.2 How to Use the Remote Control The document camera can be operated using the remote control provided. CAUTION (13) Be sure to install batteries correctly. (14) Do not install batteries with positive and...

  • Page 38: Appendix

    StarBoard DCHD-5M 4. Appendix 4. Appendix 4.1 Troubleshooting 4.2 Product Specifications 4.3 Proper Care and Cleaning 4.4 Replaceable Parts /Product Warranty Period 4.5 Product Warranty Provisions...
  • Page 39 StarBoard DCHD-5M 4. Appendix 4. Appendix 4.1 Troubleshooting Problem What to Check What to Do Power does not switch on. Is the AC adaptor plugged correctly Disconnect the AC adaptor from the wall socket and into the wall socket, and connected camera, and reconnect them.
  • Page 40 StarBoard DCHD-5M 4. Appendix 4.2 Product Specifications Document Camera Specifications Classification Item Specification Model Model name DCHD-5M Type name AH00275(US), AH00276(EU), AH00277(JP) Image Image Sensor 1/2.5 Inch CMOS sensor Maximum effective Approx. 5 million megapixels pixels Frame rate Max. 30 frames/second HDMI Output HD：1,280 X 720 (30fps), XGA：1,024 X 768 (30fps)
  • Page 41 StarBoard DCHD-5M 4. Appendix Classification Item Specification External recording SDHC Card slot (operable on Max. 32GB SDHC Card) Power Supply Power DC 5V、100–240V、50–60Hz Power consumption When LED light is OFF, 5.5W When LED light is ON, 7W Dimensions When in use...

  • Page 42: Replaceable Parts

    StarBoard DCHD-5M 4. Appendix 4.4 Replaceable Parts/Product Warranty Period 4.4.1 Replaceable Parts ・ AAA batteries 4.4.2 Product Warranty Period ・ Document Camera (5 years) For details on obtaining them contact your dealer or the support center. 4.5 Product Warranty Provisions 1.
  • Page 43 StarBoard DCHD-5M 4. Appendix 3. Please refer to the warranty about this product’s warranty service period. 4. Even during the warranty period, there will be a repair charge in the following cases. 1) If the registration card accompanying the warranty is not returned to our company.

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