IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read all precautions and warnings before using the product. The information is provided to ensure proper operation of this product and will prevent you or others from personal injury or loss of assets. Review the following symbols so that you understand them before reading the rest of the manual.
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Be sure to use the power cable and the AC adapter supplied with the product. Otherwise, a fire or electric shock could occur. The supplied power cable and the AC adapter are designed to be used for the LX-1 only. Do not use them for other products.
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Do not spill water or insert any foreign objects into this product. This could result in a fire or electric shock. Do not use this product in rainy weather, during a snowfall, on the coast, or on a water front. Do not place any heavy objects on the power cable or the AC adapter.
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Attention Whenever moving the product, turn off the power switch on the product and then unplug the power plug from the outlet. Move after checking that the external connection cable is disconnected. Otherwise, the cable could be damaged and result in a fire or electric shock. For safety reasons, if this product is not used for a long time, be sure to unplug the power plug from the outlet.
BEFORE YOU USE ■ Be sure to use the power cable or the AC adapter supplied with the product. Do not use them with other products. ■ Be sure to use the AC adapter applicable to your local power specifications. If the product was sold in Japan, use the AC adapter sold with the product with 100 VAC and 50 or 60 Hz.
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■ It is prohibited under copyright law to use or copy any part or the whole of this document without our prior written consent. ■ ELMO shall not be liable for any claim for damage or loss of earnings or any claim raised by a third person due to the use, malfunction or repair of this product.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS The followings are special precautions against mishandling of the product, which may cause serious damages to the product. Pay close attention to them. ①Installation ②Carrying the product Do not place the product on an unstable place or Carry the product by holding the lower slanted surface.
【Caution】 ●The supplied DC power cable (black, for Europe) (⑤) is designed to be used for the LX-1 only. Do not use for other purpose than connecting the supplied AC adapter (for Europe) (③) to the LX-1.
➋ BASIC OPERATIONS DOCUMENT CAMERA ■PART NAMES Operation of the main unit: P.16 ① ② ③ ⑤ ④ Name ① AF button P.21 ② Zoom dial P.20 ③ LED lighting P.23 ④ Operating panel P.13 ⑤ Rear panel P.14...
■OPERATING PANEL ⑥ ② ④ ⑤ ③ ① ⑦ Mark Name of function Detail of function To turn the power ON/OFF. ① Power ON :LED turns blue Power Power OFF :LED turns red ② MENU To show/hide the menu on the screen. When MENU is not displayed: to focus automatically.
Connect the supplied AC adapter and the supplied power cable. Connect video cables such as HDMI cable and RGB cable to the LX-1. Then connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 5V in the rear panel and plug the power cable to the outlet.
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• We recommend using the supplied USB cable or commercially available USB 2.0 compliant USB cable. • If you connect the USB cable while the LX-1 or a computer is turned on, a computer may not recognize the device. • Depending on the computer’s USB environment or the peripheral equipment, image transfer may be disrupted.
90° 90° 90° ※Depending on the position of the camera head or the installation place of the LX-1, stable operation may not be possible. In that case, change the position of the base plate. P.35 ※In order to prevent the damage to the camera head, pay attention to the position of the camera head when moving the camera head.
The following operations can be performed by using Image Mate 4: ・Capture a still image from a live video stream from the LX-1 and save it to your computer ・Record a live video stream from the LX-1 and save it to your computer ・Control the LX-1...
Connect the power cable (black) and the AC adapter. Connect the video cable (connected to a projector or monitor) and the AC adapter to the LX-1 respectively. Then connect the power cable (black) to the outlet and setup the LX-1 as shown below.
Connect the power cable (black) and the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 5V terminal in the rear panel of the LX-1 as shown in the connection diagram above. Then connect the power cable (black) to the outlet.
■ ADJUSTING THE SIZE The display range of the document can be adjusted by rotating the zoom dial. ZOOM-IN : The object can be shown in large size. ZOOM-OUT : The object can be shown in small size. ZOOM-OUT(Shrink) ZOOM-IN(Enlarge) ZOOM-IN ZOOM-OUT Note...
■AF(AUTO FOCUS) The auto focus works once when the AF button on the operating panel is pressed in One-Push Auto Focus mode. P.26 The auto focus can also be performed by pressing the AF button in the camera head. AF button...
■ ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS Press the [ ] button on the operating panel to adjust the image brightness. When the OSD menu is not displayed :The brightness of the image is increased. Brightness+ :The brightness of the image is decreased. Brightness-...
■TURNING THE LED ON/OFF The LED lighting can be turned ON/OFF by pressing the LED lighting button. LED lighting button CAUTION • To take shots of people, turn the LED lighting OFF. • Make sure that the light from the LED lighting does not shine directly into your eyes. •...
The output destination will be changed to the one selected by [ ]. If a corresponding image output device is not connected to the LX-1 you cannot view the image. Verify that a correct image output device is connected to the LX-1 before selecting the output destination.
CHANGING THE SETTINGS Various settings for the LX-1 can be changed through the OSD menu (characters and icons). ■HOW TO CHANGE THE SETTINGS ①Press the [ ] button on the operating panel to display the OSD menu, and then use the ] buttons to move the cursor to the icon you want to operate or set.
■ DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH MENU MAIN UNIT [FIRST LAYER] Icon Name Function Camera control To display the setting menu for the camera image. Settings To display the setting menu for various functions. Information To display the setting details. CAMERA CONTROL [SECOND LAYER] Icon Name Selection...
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Return To go back one layer in the menu. [SECOND LAYER] INFORMATION Name Description Model name LX-1 To display the model name of the camera. Serial ******* To display the serial number of the camera. number Camera FW : *.*.* Version Main FPGA:...
The LX-1 is compliant to UVC (video class) standard and there is no need to install a driver. Just by connecting it to the USB port of your computer, you can use the LX-1 with a video conference system or various applications.
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USB cable. ・ It may take some time to display the image when the video streaming is started or resolution is changed. Do not turn off the power of the LX-1 or disconnect the USB cable before the image is displayed.
Image Mate 4, and the menu items. For further details, refer to the instruction manual of Image Mate 4. INSTALLING IMAGE MATE 4 ■INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1.Access the following Elmo official website. http://www.elmousa.com/LX-1 http://elmoeurope.com/en/html/download/02.php 2.Select “Image Mate 4”.
※The camera will not be recognized when it is not turned on. Turn on the camera. ■HOW TO SELECT THE CAMERA ・When the LX-1 is connected to a computer via the USB cable (the camera selection window does not appear on the screen), the live image of the camera appears after Image Mate 4 is started.
■MENU WINDOW OF IMAGE MATE 4 This instruction manual briefly explains the feature of Image Mate 4. For details, refer to the instruction manual of Image Mate 4. Control icon DESCRIPTIONS OF ICONS 【MENU】 Name Function Icon To display the remote control window. Zoom in Auto focus Brightness...
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To display the version information of the connected Document Camera and Image Mate 4. Version Information Show version The software license agreement will be displayed. Carefully read it before using Image Mate 4. To close the application. Exit A confirmation window will be displayed when this icon is clicked.
This instruction manual briefly explains downloading / installation procedure of the LX-1 Setting tool. You can find further information of the LX-1 Setting tool in the instruction manual of Image Mate 4, downloaded in the step “➍ ABOUT IMAGE MATE 4”.
“Image rotation” button on the operating panel. ABOUT THE BASE PLATE The base plate of the LX-1 is removable and can be attached in both directions. Attaching the base plate facing the legs to the camera head direction will prevent the fall of the LX-1.
DISPLAYING ENLARGED IMAGESUSING A MICROSCOPE By attaching the separately sold microscope attachment lens to a microscope, you can display the enlarged image. ■PROCEDURE ①Change the setting of the LX-1. [ MENU ]>[ Camera control ]>[ Microscope mode]>[ ON ] ②Set the microscope.
④Adjust the angle of the microscope and the LX-1 to fit each other. ⑤Adjust the brightness. Adjust the brightness with the mirror or the light on the microscope. ⑥Adjust the display range. ⑦Adjust the focus. ・Depending on the type of eyepiece, you may not be able to view the object clearly even after adjusting the zoom.
The firmware of the LX-1 will be updated from time to time. By updating the firmware, you will be able to use new functions. Download the latest firmware from Elmo official website and update the firmware of the LX-1 according to the following procedure.
“Live Settings” P.32 ◆A3 sized documents shooting conditions (when not using the zoom) ・A3 sized documents cannot be captured when the LX-1 is connected to a computer via the HDMI cable. ②16:9 ③4:3(Small)...
4 ➐ TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOMS AND CONFIRMATION Check the following items. If any abnormality is found, consult the dealer from whom you purchased this product or our nearest branch/office. Symptom Possible cause/remedy ・The cable is not correctly connected. ・The AC adapter is disconnected from the wall outlet. ・The AC adapter is disconnected from the power supply socket of the unit.
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No UVC video stream is ・ The software may recognize it as error when it takes time to prepare the displayed. (An error image output. Restart the LX-1 and reconnect it to the computer. Then message appears.) restart the software.
TRADEMARKS AND LICENSES 、Image Mate are the registered trademarks of ELMO Co., Ltd. HDMI、 logo and High-Definition Multimedia interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other company/product names described in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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