DC170 Document Camera User Manual - English [Important] To download the latest version of Quick Start Guide, multilingual user manual, software, or driver, etc., please visit Lumens http://www.Mylumens.com/goto.htm English...
Installation and setup ................... 10 Connecting to a projector or monitor ............10 Connecting to a computer and use Lumens™ software ......11 Connecting to a computer and projector or monitor simultaneously .... 11 Connect to a PC and read the SD card ............12 Connecting to an Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) ...........
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I would like to use the auto focus ..............25 I would like to adjust the brightness ............. 25 I would like to turn on/off the lamp ............... 25 I would like to freeze images ................ 26 7.10 I would like to rotate the image ..............26 7.11 I want to capture images ................
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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.
Precautions Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. This Document Camera has a 3-wire AC line Plug. This is a safety feature to ensure that the plug will fit into the power outlet. Do not try to disable this safety feature. If the Document Camera will not be used for an extended time, unplug it from the power socket.
Chapter 2 Package Contents DC170 Quick Start Guide 4-Steps Card (For download of other language versions, please visit Lumens website) VGA Cable USB Cable Power Cord Appearance may vary depending on country/region Remote Control Remote Control Holder Microscope Adapter Accessory Pouch...
or HDTV Monitor 4.2 Installation and setup Please set up the DIP Switch Settings first. Refer to Chapter 9 DIP Switch Settings in the DC190 User Manual. 4.3 Connecting to a projector or monitor VGA Cable Power Cord Monitor or Projector AC Outlet English...
4.4 Connecting to a computer and use Lumens™ software USB Cable Projector Power Cord VGA Cable Computer AC Outlet Driver and software can be downloaded from Lumens website 4.5 Connecting to a computer and projector or monitor simultaneously VGA Cable VGA Cable Power Cord Monitor or...
4.6 Connect to a PC and read the SD card SD Card USB Cable Power Cord AC Outlet Computer <Note> Connected to a computer and turned off, the Document Camera is just regarded as an external storage device. 4.7 Connecting to an Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) Projector USB Cable VGA Cable...
EXTENDER Adapter Power Cord RS232 Adapter AC Outlet Computer After connecting to the RS232 cable, you can use RS232 commands to control DC170. 4.11 Connecting to a TV DIP Switch Settings EXTENDER Adapter Power Cord C-Video Cable AC Outlet ...
<Note> Only the live image can be displayed in C-Video Out mode. 4.12 Installing application software The application software installed on the computer enables you to: Control the DC170. Capture and record images. Annotate the image, highlight important details and save it.
When using the remote control, aim at the remote sensor on the DC170, and press the power button. Once DC170 is turned on, the LED on the control panel will flash a few times and stay lit. Please contact your distributor if the LED is not on. English...
Chapter 6 Control Panel/Remote Control and Setting Menu 6.1 Functions of control panel and remote control <Remark> The below functions are listed alphabetically. Name Function Descriptions Operation Remote control Turn on and off the Document Camera. /Control panel Remote control ,,,...
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Enter Mask/Spotlight mode. MASK Remote control Activate the setting menu/exit the menu. MENU Remote control /Control panel Enable/Disable the Partial Enlarged mode. Remote control Image comparison (to compare live images with stored image files). Remote control Read files stored in the SD Card (priority) or PLAYBACK Remote control internal memory.
6.2 Setting Menu 6.2.1 Main menu <Remark> Press [MENU] on the remote control or control panel to display the setting menu. Auto Tune Slide Show Automatically adjust the image Show the photos or videos to have the best brightness and stored in the SD card (priority) or focusing performance.
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6.2.2 Set up menu Level Level Level Major Function Descriptions Minor Items Adjustment values Items Single Capture / Time Press left and right arrow keys to Capture Mode select capture mode. Lapse / Record / Disable 1 hr 2 hr Use the left and right arrow keys to 4 hr select the capture time.
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Regardless of outside environment, the machine will adjust the brightness Auto Exposure On/Off to the optimal condition. Use the left and right arrow keys to select. Regardless of outside light or color, Auto White the machine will adjust the color to the Enter optimal condition;...
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Read the value of the current image mode. Use the left and right arrow keys to Yes/No Preset Save select, and then confirm by pressing [ENTER]. Splash Screen Open Splash Screen Setting window Enter Settings Use the left and right arrow keys to select, and then confirm by pressing Yes/No Factory Reset...
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6.2.4 Spotlight Mode Setting Menu Level Level Level Major Function Descriptions Adjustment values Minor Items Items Press [ENTER] to return to live Live Enter image. Shape Ellipse/Rectangle Adjust the transparency of the border Transparency 0~2~3 in the Spotlight mode using left and right arrow keys.
1. Press [AUTO TUNE] for the optimal brightness and focal length. I would like to switch image sources Live image is the default image source. Press [SOURCE] on the remote control or control panel to have DC170 switch among the following images sources: 1. Live images (default). 2. Computer.
7.4.2 Setting Photo/Text mode To change the settings, please use the remote control or the control panel: 1. Press [MENU] to enter the setting menu. 2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Photo/Text]. (Please refer to 7.4.1 Photo/Text mode descriptions to make the best choice.) 3.
light/Dual light/Head light) I would like to freeze images 1. Press [FREEZE] on the remote control or control panel to freeze the current image on the screen. Press again to defreeze. 7.10 I would like to rotate the image Remote control: 1.
menu. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Setting]. Press [ENTER] key to enter. Press [] or [] to the [Capture Settings] menu. Press [] to find [Image Quality]. Press [] or [] to select among [High/Medium/Low]. Press [Menu] to exit. 7.11.3 Setting continuous capture Press [MENU] on the remote control or control panel to enter the setting menu.
7.12.2 Setting the quality of captured images Press [Menu] on the remote control or control panel to enter the setting menu. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Setting]. Press [ENTER] key to enter. Press [] or [] to the [Capture Settings] menu. Press [] to find [Image Quality].
7. Press [PLAYBACK] to return to the Thumbnail Mode to select other Audio/Video Files, or press [MENU] to exit. <Note> An external speaker must be connected to AUDIO OUT to play sound when you use VGA OUT. 7.14 I would like to delete the captured/recorded images Use Remote control: 1.
Press [], [], [], or [] to select [PAN]. Press [ENTER] to activate. Press [], [], [], or [] to move and view the partial enlarged images. Press [MENU] to exit the partial enlarged mode. 7.17 I would like to use the MASK and Spotlight function 7.17.1 I would like to use the MASK or Spotlight mode Use Remote Control: 1.
Press [] or [] to select the item to be modified [Shape/Transparency/Step/V Size/H Size]. (For details, please refer to 6.2 Setting Menu.) Press [] or [] to perform the modification. Press [MENU] to exit the image OSD menu and return to Spotlight mode. 7.18 I would like to play the slides (Slide Show) 7.18.1 Setting delay time...
7.19 I would like to compare images (compare live images with stored images (PIP)) This function will compare and contrast a live image with a stored image. Live image Stored image Remote control: 1. Press [Playback] to enter the Playback image thumbnails. 2.
2.2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Setting]. 2.3. Press [ENTER] key to enter. 2.4. Press [] or [] to select [Control]. 2.5. Press [] to enter [Projector Type]. 2.6. Press [] or [] to select [LCD/DLP]. 2.7. Press [MENU] to exit. 7.21 I would like to resume the factory default settings (Factory Reset)
1. After the SD card is inserted, the [Copy To SD Card] dialog box will be displayed for you to select to copy files in DC170 to SD card. Press [] or [] on the remote control or control panel to select.
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1. Click [File/Import/WIA Support] in Photoshop. 2. Complete by clicking [Capture], then clicking [Get Picture]. 7.24.3 I would like to set the DC170 as a PC Camera <Remark> For Windows XP, please set by system name (USB video device) Open [My Computer] and click [Lumens Document Camera] to open a live image.
3.1.4. Press [MENU] to exit. 4 If the image is not clear 4.1. Please adjust the focus of microscope. 4.2. Please press the [FOCUS] button on either side of the DC170 lens to activate the auto focus. 5 Digital Zoom 5.1.
Chapter 9 DIP Switch Settings <Note> You should unplug and reconnect the power cord, and then restart the DC170 for all DIP Switch Settings to take effect. 9.1 Connecting to a projector or monitor 9.1.1 XGA output (default values): 9.1.2 SXGA output 9.1.3 WXGA output...
9.1.4 1080P output 9.2 Connecting to a TV 9.2.1 NTSC: USA, Taiwan, Panama, Philippines, Canada, Chile, Japan, Korea, and Mexico. 9.2.2 PAL: Countries/regions not listed above. <Remark> Once C-VIDEO is on, VGA OUT is not supported. English...
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using DC170. If you have questions, please refer to related chapters and follow all the suggested solutions. If the problem still occurred, please contact our distributors or service center.
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Check to see if the Firmware version of your machine machine is up-to-date. Please go to Lumens official website to check whether the latest version is available for update. www.Mylumens.com/goto.htm The steps to check the FW version are as below: 2.1 Press [MENU] on the remote control or control...
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