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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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  • Page 1: Document Camera

    English Document Camera INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this instruction manual carefully before using this product and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    English IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.  Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.  Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. ...
  • Page 3 English  Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
  • Page 4 English  Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: •...
  • Page 5 English CAUTION 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. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 6 English WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment.
  • Page 7 English BEFORE YOU USE  Be sure to use the power cord and the AC adapter attached to this product.  Be sure to use the power cord 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.
  • Page 8 English  Precautions regarding the remote control strap To prevent unexpected accidents, please note the following points. • This strap is for the remote control only and should not be used for any other purposes. • Do not wrap the strap around parts of your body such as your neck, arm, or finger. •...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    English CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......................i BEFORE YOU USE ............................vi Contents ............................2 1. BUNDLED ITEMS .......................... 4 2. BASIC OPERATIONS ........................5 2-1 Document Camera ........................... 5 Part Names .............................. 5 Operating panel ............................6 Rear panel and cable connection ......................7 Side panel ..............................
  • Page 11 3-2 Saving data stored on an SD card to PC via USB cable ............... 53 3-3 Presentation using a USB-connected PC with the supplied software ........... 55 3-4 Using the ELMO Wireless Slate/Tablet (CRA-1) with the equipment ............. 56 Connecting the ELMO Wireless Slate/Tablet (CRA-1) ................56 Basic operations ............................

  • Page 12: Bundled Items

    English BUNDLED ITEMS The items below are included with this product. If any item is missing, contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product. Anti-glare sheet Strap P.13 P.13 (for Remote control) Document camera Stage Remote control P.13 P.12 RGB cable USB cable AC adapter...

  • Page 13: Basic Operations

    English BASIC OPERATIONS 2-1 Document Camera „ Part Names Operation of the main unit: P.11 Name ① Illumination switch P.19 ② Illumination P.19 ③ Built-in mic ④ Zoom dial P.16 ⑤ AF button ⑥ Operating panel ⑦ Rear panel ⑧ Side panel P.10 ⑨...

  • Page 14: Operating Panel

    English „ Operating panel Mark Function To turn the power ON/OFF. N o t e ① • Press and hold for more than 2 seconds Power ON: Blue light to turn the power OFF. Power OFF (standby status): Red light ②...

  • Page 15: Rear Panel And Cable Connection

    English „ Rear panel and cable connection DC IN 12V AUDIO OUT HDMI OUT RGB OUT RGB IN VIDEO Mark Function ① Plug-in for the AC adapter. (A cable is supplied with this product.) DC IN 12V ② To output audio line . (An audio cable is not supplied with this product.) AUDIO OUT ③...
  • Page 16 It doesn't operate with the cable that doesn't conform to the HDMI standard. • Elmo does not guarantee operation for all HDMI-compatible monitors. To connect the unit to a device with an analog RGB input terminal. Connect the RGB cable to the [ ] terminal on the rear panel.
  • Page 17 English N o t e • If the displayed image is off-center, adjustment of the horizontal and vertical position should be made from the connected device. • In some cases, vertical stripes may appear on the display device. This can be reduced by adjusting the "clock phase"...

  • Page 18: Side Panel

    English „ Side panel N o t e  • Move the switch in according to the specification of the display device. Mark Function To switch the output image type. Left switch : To switch the output terminal. Right switch : To switch the resolution. Left Right Output...

  • Page 19: Moving Parts Of The Document Camera

    English „ Moving Parts of the Document Camera This unit can be moved as shown below.

  • Page 20: Supplied Accessories

    English 2-2 Supplied Accessories „ Remote Control Preparation of Remote Control Remove the battery case cover at the back of the remote control and install 2 batteries. (TYPE AAA) Children may ingest small batteries; always keep batteries safe and out of reach.

  • Page 21: Remote Control Strap

    English „ Remote Control Strap The strap can be fastened to the remote control as shown below. Anti-glare sheet „ Stage Use with the main unit to indicate the shooting range. Stage „ Anti-glare sheet Place it on the document to reduce the amount of reflection. „...

  • Page 22: Shooting Images

    English 2-3 Shooting Images ON/OFF switch for illumination P.19 AC cord AC adapter Camera Zoom dial for size adjustment Power button P.16 P.15 Brightness Control button P.17 „ Setting up the main unit Set up the main unit as shown in the figure above. Then connect the main unit to a projector or a PC monitor, and turn on the power of the main unit.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Video Cable

    English Connecting the video cable M ove t h e sw i t c h o n t h e s i d e p a n e l according to the specification of the display device. P.10 Use the cable corresponding to the switch position specified in to connect the document camera to the display device.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Size

    English „ Adjusting the size The display range of the document can be adjusted by rotating the zoom dial on the main unit or by pressing the [ ] buttons on the remote control. • ZOOM-IN : The object can be shown in large size. •...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Brightness

    English „ Adjusting the brightness Press the [ ] button on the operating panel or the ] buttons on the remote control to adjust the image brightness. The following two adjustment modes can be set by selecting [Brightness] from the menu on the screen. Automatic brightness adjustment [Auto] ) Brightness...

  • Page 26: Manual Brightness Adjustment

    English Manual brightness adjustment Brightness >Auto Manual [Manual]) Use the [ ] buttons on the operating panel or the ] buttons on the remote control to change the level of brightness. The brightness of the image will not change automatically in response to the brightness of the shooting environment.

  • Page 27: Turning The Illumination On/Off

    English „ Turning the illumination ON/OFF Illumination lamp The illumination light can be turned ON/OFF by sliding the illumination light switch. [ON] : The illumination light turns on. [OFF] : The illumination light turns off. CAUTION • To take shots of people, turn the illumination light switch to OFF. •...

  • Page 28: Image Selection

    English „ Image selection Select the image as described below. Camera image: ] button on the operating panel or ] button on the remote control. Image input to the [ ] terminal: RGB IN ] button on the operating panel or ] button on the remote control.

  • Page 29: Setting Changes

    English 2-4 Setting Changes Various settings for this unit are changed through the menu (characters and icons) displayed on the screen. „ Changing a Setting Press the [ ] button on the operating panel to display the menu on the screen, and then use the ] buttons to move the cursor to the icon you want to operate or set.

  • Page 30: Descriptions Of Each Menu

    English „ Descriptions of Each Menu Main Unit Icon Name Function Camera Controls To display the setting menu for camera image. Preferences To display the preference menu for various functions. Exit To hide the menu. Camera Controls [Second Layer] Fac- Selection Icon Name...
  • Page 31 English Fac- Selection Icon Name tory Function Item Setting To constantly adjust the white balance. The white White Balance balance is adjusted automatically to ensure a more ★ What is White Auto ✔ natural color according to the characteristics of the Balance? object.

  • Page 32: Preferences [Second Layer]

    English Preferences [Second Layer] Selection Factory Icon Name Function Item Setting USB Mode To send the data on the SD card loaded in the device Mass Storage to the PC. ★What is USB Mode? Functions described on the right can be used by connecting To control this device from a PC using special soft- Application...

  • Page 33: Support Function

    English Selection Factory Icon Name Function Item Setting Save Presets ★Saved Items Zoom To save the current setting as the preset setting of the Brightness Mode selected number. Brightness Level White Balance R-Gain B-Gain Image Mode Edge Effect Exit To go back one layer in the menu. Gamma To call the setting saved for the selected number.

  • Page 34: Suppport Function Setting

    English Suppport Function Setting Highlight Icon Name Selection Item Function Darken To set the darkness of a dark section. The dark Darkness section becomes darker when [ ] is selected, Lighten and becomes more visible when [ ] is selected. Exit Lengthen Height (stretch)
  • Page 35 English Icon Name Function Prev Picture To show the previous picture. Next Picture To show the next picture. Change Window To switch the sub screen and the main screen. Exit Mosaic Icon Name Function Coarse To make the mosaic pattern coarser. Fine To make the mosaic pattern finer.

  • Page 36: Details Of Each Function

    English „ Details of Each Function Highlight Function This is a function to highlight a particular section of the image. Use this function to draw attention to a section. Highlight operations When you press the [ ] button on the remote control or [ ] on the menu while a camera image or a Play mode is displayed, the highlight function uses the darkness and size set previously.
  • Page 37 English Setting operations You can change the darkness of a particular section by changing the setting of [ ] on the menu while the section is highlighted. Darken You can also change the size of the highlighted display area by changing the setting of [ ] on the menu.

  • Page 38: Mask Function

    English Mask Function This is a function to mask a section of an image. Mask operations When you press the [ ] button on the remote control or [ ] on the menu while a camera image or a Play mode is displayed, the mask effect is applied with the darkness set previously.

  • Page 39: Scroll Function

    English Scroll Function The image expands to the digital zoom set previously, and the enlarged screen can be scrolled. Scroll operations When you press the [ ] button on the remote control or [ ] on the menu while a camera image or a Play mode is displayed, the image expands to the digital zoom set previously.

  • Page 40: Compare Picture Function

    English Compare Picture Function To display the camera image and the picture stored on the SD card/USB flash drive together. Compare Picture operations When you press the [ ] button on the remote control or [ ] on the menu, while a camera image or a play mode is displayed, the camera image is displayed at the right side of the screen and the picture stored on the SD card/USB flash drive is displayed at the left side of the screen.

  • Page 41: Picture In Picture Function

    English Picture in Picture Function To display either a picture stored on the SD card/USB flash drive or a camera image at the bottom right of the screen. Picture in Picture Operations When you press the [ ] on the menu, while a camera image is displayed, the picture stored on the SD card/USB flash drive is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
  • Page 42 English Switching the subscreen and the main screen. You can switch the subscreen and the main screen by selecting [ ] on the menu. While the Picture in Picture function is working. Camera image Picture Picture Camera image N o t e •...

  • Page 43: Mosaic Function

    English Mosaic Function To apply a mosaic effect to the image. You can change the extent of mosaic. Mosaic Operations When you press the [ ] on the menu, while a camera image or a Play mode is displayed, the mosaic effect is applied.

  • Page 44: Marker Mask Function

    English Marker Mask Function This is a filter to blacken the color section of an image. For instance, this can be used to temporarily hide colored text, so students can be questioned about the hidden text. Marker Mask operations Press [ ] on the menu to blacken the color section in the image.

  • Page 45: Advanced Operations

    English ADVANCED OPERATIONS 3-1 Using an SD card/USB flash drive With this equipment, you can save a camera image as a picture or movie on an SD card or USB flash drive. You can also display the data stored on the SD card or USB flash drive on the screen. Before you begin, insert a commercially available SD card or USB flash drive into the corresponding slot on the side panel.

  • Page 46: Saving Images

    English N o t e • Formatting the SD card/USB flash drive. When you need to format the SD card/USB flash drive, insert it into this product and excute formatting. ① Press the [ ] button on the operating panel or [ ] button on the remote control to switch the output image to Play mode.

  • Page 47: Movie

    English ③ Saving begins when [ ] appears on the screen. - Saving - Movie Basic operations ① Press the [ ] button on the operating panel or the ] button on the remote control. ② Press the [ ] button on the remote control. ③...
  • Page 48 English N o t e • Even if the output image is set to HDMI and the resolution is set to 1080p, it is recorded with 720p. • Use a memory card with a faster read/write speeds (in case of SD card: Class 4 or better), or the image quality may deteriorates.

  • Page 49: Displaying The Stored Data

    English „ Displaying the stored data Thumbnail display (list of pictures/movies) Basic operations ① Press the [ ] button on the operating panel or the ] button on the remote control to display the thumbnails (list of pictures/movies).
  • Page 50 English ② How to move the cursor You can move the cursor using the [ ] or ] button on the operating panel or the ] button on the remote control. You can display the selected picture/movie full-screen by pressing the [ ] button on the operating panel or the [ ] button on the...
  • Page 51 English Changing settings You can display the Thumbnail Menu by pressing the [ ] button on the operating panel while the thumbnails are displayed on the screen. SD/Picture 001/003 Thumbnail menu • Move the cursor using the [ ] or [ button on the operating panel.

  • Page 52: Menu Descriptions

    English CAUTION Pressing the [ ] or [ ] button on the operating panel while the menu icons are hidden allows you to navigate among the images. You can not operate the menu from the remote control. Menu descriptions Thumbnail display Icon Name Selection Item...

  • Page 53: Displaying A Picture Full-Screen

    English Displaying a picture full-screen You can display a picture you selected from the thumbnails (list of pictures/movies) full-screen. <Thumbnail images> <Full-screen picture> Basic operations ① Show in the Thumbnail Menu the icon for displaying the list of pictures. Press the [ ] button on the operating panel to display the Thumbnail Menu.
  • Page 54 English ② Select the picture you want to display full-screen. Press the [ ] or [ ] button on the operating panel or the [ ] button on the remote control to move the cursor. ③ Select the picture you want to display full-screen. Press the [ ] button on the operating panel or the [ ] button on the remote control.
  • Page 55 English Changing settings Still image menu While a picture is displayed full-screen, you can display the Picture Menu and Support Function Menu by pressing the ] button on the operating panel. Exit Support Function menu Move the cursor using the [ ] button on the operating panel and select a menu item with the ] button.
  • Page 56 English Icon Name Function To apply a filter to a colored area to cover it with the black marker. Marker Mask This function allows you to temporarily hide selected color characters and question the students. P.36 Image Rotation To rotate a still image saved in the memory card by 90°. Highlight Icon Name...
  • Page 57 English Compare Picture Icon Name Function Prev Picture To show the previous picture. Next Picture To show the next picture. Exit Icon Name Function Prev Picture To show the previous picture. Next Picture To show the next picture. Change Window To switch the sub screen and the main screen.

  • Page 58: Playing A Movie Full-Screen

    English Playing a movie full-screen You can play a selected movie from the thumbnails (list of pictures/movies) full-screen. <Thumbnail images> <Full screen picture> Basic operations ① Show in the Thumbnail Menu the icon for displaying the list of movies. Press the [ ] button on the operating panel to display the Thumbnail Menu.
  • Page 59 English ② Select the movie you want to display full-screen. Press the [ ] or [ ] button on the operating panel or the [ ] button on the remote control to move the cursor. ③ Select the movie you want to display full-screen. Press the [ ] button on the operating panel or the [ ] button on the remote control.
  • Page 60 English Changing settings You can display the Movie Menu by pressing the [ ] button on the operating panel while a movie is displayed full-screen. Exit Movies menu Move the cursor using the [ ] button on the operating panel and select a menu item with the ] button.

  • Page 61: Saving Data Stored On An Sd Card To Pc Via Usb Cable

    English 3-2 Saving data stored on an SD card to PC via USB cable CAUTION • Set [ ] (USB Mode) to [Mass Storage] from the Preferences menu on the screen. P.24 • Insert the SD card with the label facing up. Forcing it into the slot with the wrong side up may cause a malfunction.
  • Page 62 English ③ The equipment is recognized as a removable disk. You can view the image data on the SD card with the viewer software of the PC. • The image data is stored as JPEG files in the following folders: My Computer Removable Disk DCIM...

  • Page 63: Presentation Using A Usb-Connected Pc With The Supplied Software

    English 3-3 Presentation using a USB-connected PC with the supplied software N o t e • Set [USB Mode] to [Application] from the Preferences menu on the screen. “Image Mate” is available from the supplied CD-ROM. By using the “Image Mate” software for controlling this equipment included in the CD-ROM, you can perform the following tasks: 　・...

  • Page 64: Using The Elmo Wireless Slate/Tablet (Cra-1) With The Equipment

    English 3-4 Using the ELMO Wireless Slate/Tablet (CRA-1) with the equipment By using the separately sold wireless pen tablet with this equipment, you can add comments or draw on camera images directly. You can also directly perform such operations as zooming in/out.

  • Page 65: Basic Operations

    English „ Basic operations 1. Draw 2. Move the cursor 3. Select a menu button Touch the tablet Lift from the tablet Touch the and move and move menu button ● Drawing lines Touch the tip of the pen to the surface of the tablet and move the pen. If [ ] or [ ] has been selected, the pen will draw a line.
  • Page 66 English ● Selecting a menu button Move the pen slightly above the surface of the tablet to move the cursor and then touch the pen within the working area on the tablet. Use this function to select a menu button. Touch once Touch once CAUTION...

  • Page 67: Selecting How To Use The Pen Tablet From The Tablet Menu

    English „ Selecting how to use the pen tablet from the tablet menu To use the pen tablet, touch a function key at the top of the tablet and select a mode according to the situation described in the table below: Icon Name Function...

  • Page 68: Writing To Camera Images

    English „ Writing to camera images You can draw on camera images. Next Menu descriptions Pressing [ ] or [ ]switches the menu pages. Next Switch page Support Function menu Switch page Next Next...
  • Page 69 English ・ Main Menu 1 Icon Name Function To select Pen1. Pen1 The initial color setting is Red. You can change the settings for the pen in the Setting menu. To select Pen2. Pen2 The initial color setting is Black. You can change the settings for the pen in the Setting menu.
  • Page 70 English Setting Menu Icon Name Selection Item Default Function To set the pen color to red. ✔ Pen1 Color Blue To set the pen color to blue. Black To set the pen color to black. Thin To decrease the pen thickness. Pen1 Thickness Medium To set the pen thickness to medium width.
  • Page 71 English Support Function Menu Icon Name Function Show To show/hide the Support Function Menu. Hide Menu To change Support Function Menu. Next Picture To move to the next picture page. Prev Picture To move to the prev picture page. Highlight To highlight part of the image you want to emphasize.

  • Page 72: Using As A Whiteboard

    English „ Using as a whiteboard You can draw on any blank white images or areas used as a background. Next Menu descriptions Main Menu Icon Name Function To select Pen 1. Pen 1 The initial color setting is Red. You can change the settings for the pen in the Setting menu.
  • Page 73 English Setting Menu Icon Name Selection Item Default Function To set the pen color to red. ✔ Pen 1 Color Blue To set the pen color to blue. Black To set the pen color to black. Thin To decrease the pen thickness. Pen 1 Thickness Medium To set the pen thickness to medium width.

  • Page 74: Using The Sd Card

    English „ Using the SD card You can display a picture or movie stored on the SD card and use the tablet to draw or write on it. • Thumbnail display When you select an image from the thumbnails, the selected image is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 75: Menu Descriptions

    English Menu descriptions Thumbnail Mode Icon Name Selection Item Function Prev Page To move to the previous thumbnail page. Next Page To move to the next thumbnail page. USB Flash Drive Movie To switch the data displayed as thumbnails between movies and pictures. Picture Next Menu To move to the next menu page.
  • Page 76 English Single Mode • Picture Display Menu 1 Icon Name Function To select Pen 1. Pen 1 The initial color setting is Red. You can change the settings for the pen in the Setting menu. To select Pen 2. Pen 2 The initial color setting is Black.
  • Page 77 English Icon Name Selection Item Default Function To set the pen color to red. Pen 2 Color Blue To set the pen color to blue. Black To set the pen color to black. ✔ Thin To decrease the pen thickness. Pen 2 Thickness Medium To set the pen thickness to medium width.

  • Page 78: Displaying Enlarged Images Using A Microscope

    English 3-5 Displaying enlarged images using a microscope By attaching the separately sold microscope attachment lens to a microscope, you can display the enlarged image through the document camera lens. Adjust Adjust (Option) MicroScope attachment lens CODE:1332 „ Procedure ① Change the setting of this equipment for using a microscope.
  • Page 79 English ③ Attach the microscope attachment lens. • Attach the guide ring to the microscope attachment lens and cover the eyepiece with it. Set the microscope attachment lens • Match the centers of the microscope attachment lens and eyepiece, and use the three screws to evenly tighten the lenses against each other.

  • Page 80: Exiting The Microscope Mode

    English ⑥ Adjust the display range. Adjust the display range. ⑦ Focus a camera. Focus a camera. „ Exiting the Microscope mode Change the setting of the equipment. Press the [ ] button. Press [...
  • Page 81 English N o t e • Depending on the type of eyepiece, you may not be able to view the object clearly even after adjusting the zoom. • We recommend using a WF type eyepiece. If you do not use a WF type, we recommend using an eyepiece of 10x or less.

  • Page 82: Trouble Shooting

    English TROUBLE SHOOTING 4-1 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 No image is • The cable is not correctly connected. displayed.
  • Page 83 English Symptom Possible cause/remedy The image is too • The intensity of the lighting is insufficient. Press the [ dark. button on the operating panel or the [ ] button on the remote control to adjust the brightness. The image is •...

  • Page 84: Specifications

    English SPECIFICATIONS 5-1 General Item Specifications Power source 12VDC (AC adapter AC100 - 240V) Power consumption 17.5W W355 x D373.5 x H426.5mm (W14.0 x D14.7 x H16.8 in) (When setup) Outside dimensions W195 x D294 x H469mm (W7.7 x D11.6 x H18.5 in) (When folded) Weight Approx.

  • Page 85: Main Camera

    English 5-2 Main Camera Item Specifications Lens f = 4.0mm – 48.0mm (12x zoom) F3.2 – 3.6 Frame rate 30fps Max. Min. 1080p 420mm x 233mm 48.5mm x 27.5mm 720p 420mm x 233mm 48.5mm x 27.5mm Shooting area SXGA 420mm x 334mm 48.5mm x 38.5mm...

  • Page 86: Illumination Device

    English Item Specifications Image output 1080p HDMI output 720p Audio output PCM 44.1kHz sampling frequency Composite Compliant with NTSC/PAL video output White Balance Auto/One-Push/Manual Video output Provided (NTSC/PAL) selection switch Brightness Control Auto (W/Level adjustment)/Manual Posi/Nega conversion Provided Color/B&W selection Provided Image rotation Provided (0°/180°) Text1/Text2/Text3/...

  • Page 87: Trademarks · License

    English 5-4 Trademarks · License is a registered trademark of ELMO Co., Ltd. are the registered trademarks of SD-3C, LLC respectively. , High-Definition Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. This product is based on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

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