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EPSON ELPDC04
High Resolution Document Camera
User’s Guide
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elpdc04.book Page ii Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:32 AM Important Safety Information WARNING: Never open any cover on the document camera. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the document camera can severely injure you. Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: The document camera and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small children to avoid any risk of suffocation. Caution: Never
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elpdc04.book Page iii Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:32 AM Contents C Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Getting the Most from Your Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Setting Up the Document Camera
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elpdc04.book Page iv Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:32 AM Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Zooming and Focusing Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Adjusting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Adjusting the White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using the Pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Pausing the Main Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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elpdc04.book Page v Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:32 AM Notices 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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elpdc04.book Page 1 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:32 AM Welcome W ® Your versatile EPSON ELPDC04 High Resolution Document Camera can be connected to most types of projectors and display devices. From boardrooms to auditoriums, you can show fine detail with a large variety of presentation materials. Your document camera captures images at a resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels with a maximum shooting area of 13.4 × 9.9 in. (340 × 252 mm). With its 10× zoom capability and true XGA resolution, ev
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elpdc04.book Page 2 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:32 AM Getting the Most from Your Document Camera Depending on your presentation, you can take advantage of any or all of these options: Connecting to a projector or TV/computer monitor The document camera requires an output device, such as a projector or TV/computer monitor, to display its image. To connect the document camera to these devices, see page 11. Connecting to a laptop or desktop computer You can connect a video output source
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elpdc04.book Page 3 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:32 AM Getting More Information Need tips on giving presentations or more information about your document camera? Here’s where you can look for help: http://www.presentersonline.com Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips, tricks, and technology. The site provides templates, clip art, and sound clips, as well as Presenters Services to use on the road. Even more resources and services are available if you register to join
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elpdc04.book Page 4 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:32 AM 4 Welcome
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elpdc04.book Page 5 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:32 AM Setting Up the 1 Document Camera This chapter explains how to set up the document camera for a video presentation. You’ll find instructions for: Unpacking the document camera Installing batteries in the remote control Positioning the document camera Unfolding the document camera Connecting to a projector or TV/computer monitor Connecting to a computer Connecting a mouse to the document camera Adjusting the document camer
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elpdc04.book Page 6 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:32 AM Unpacking the Document Camera After unpacking the document camera, make sure you have all the items shown below: batteries ™ Image Mate remote control CD-ROM document camera mouse power cord RGB video cable RCA cable USB cable Save all the packaging in case you need to ship the document camera later. Always use the original packaging (or equivalent) when you need to send the document camera to another location. For transportation ins
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elpdc04.book Page 7 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:32 AM Installing Batteries in the caution Remote Control When replacing batteries, take the following Before using the remote control, install its batteries. precautions: Don’t mix old and new 1. Press down on the battery batteries. cover and slide it off. Replace batteries as soon as they run out. If the batteries leak, wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth. If fluid gets on your 2. Insert two AAA batteries as hands, wash th
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elpdc04.book Page 8 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:32 AM Positioning the Document Camera Before connecting the document camera, you need to decide where to caution place it. Wherever you place it, be sure to follow these guidelines: Don’t hold or lift the Place the document camera on a sturdy, level surface. document camera by the camera head arm or lighting Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and unit arms; this may damage under the document camera. them. Make
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elpdc04.book Page 9 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:32 AM Unfolding the Document Camera Follow these steps to unfold the document camera: 1. Raise the camera arm until you hear a click, then lower it slightly until it locks into place. 2. Rotate the camera head so that the lens faces the stage (downward). 3. Raise the right lighting arm, as shown, until it stops. camera head lighting arm stage Setting Up the Document Camera 9
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elpdc04.book Page 10 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:32 AM 4. Rotate the lighting units forward, as shown, until they stop. lighting unit lighting unit 5. Tilt the lighting arms outward until they stop; then position the lighting units so that they face the stage (downward). 10 Setting Up the Document Camera
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elpdc04.book Page 11 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:32 AM Connecting to a Projector or TV/Computer Monitor You can connect the document camera to any projector or monitor that has a standard RGB video or composite video input port. EPSON projectors support both connections. Most computer monitors support only RGB video, while many television monitors support composite video. Follow the instructions below to connect the document camera to your output device with an RGB video cable or an R
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elpdc04.book Page 12 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:32 AM Connecting the RCA Cable Before you start, make sure your document camera and projector or TV are turned off. 1. Connect one end of the RCA cable to the document camera’s VIDEO OUT port. video out projector AC IN POWER VIDEO RS-232C RGB OUT RGB IN ON OUT USB 0 1 A B C OFF TV or 2. Connect the other end of the RCA cable to the RCA input port on the projector or TV. 12 Setting Up the Document Camera
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elpdc04.book Page 13 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:32 AM Connecting to a Computer The document camera comes with one RGB video input port. This can be used to connect a laptop or desktop computer to the document camera. This is especially useful if your projector has only one input port. You can connect a computer to the document camera’s RGB input port as described below, and connect the document camera to the projector’s input port as described on page 11. This way, you can use the ca
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elpdc04.book Page 14 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:32 AM Connecting a Mouse to the Document Camera The included mouse functions as a pointing device. It also gives you access to the document camera’s on-screen display, which controls many of the features that are selectable from the remote control. To connect the mouse, follow the instructions below. 1. Make sure your document camera is turned off. 2. Connect the mouse cable to the RS-232C port on the back of the document camera. 3. Mak
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elpdc04.book Page 15 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:32 AM Adjusting the Camera DIP Switches The document camera has four DIP switches that control special settings. Refer to the table below to make sure they are set correctly for your configuration. DIP switches 0 1 A B C AC IN POWER VIDEO RS-232C RGB OUT ON RGB IN OUT USB 0 1 A B C OFF DIP Switch 0 1 Function —— — Factory use only. * ANTSC PAL Selects the TV video output format. Select NTSC for US model TV sets and PAL for European TV se
