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M306E 05.04.CF.7 (1/2)
DS Camera Control Unit DS-L1
DS Camera Head DS-5M/DS-2Mv/DS-2MBW
DS Cooled Camera Head DS-5Mc/DS-2MBWc
< Instructions >
(Ver. 3.0)
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Thank you for purchasing the Nikon products. This instruction manual has been prepared for users of the DS Camera Control Unit DS-L1, DS Camera Head DS-5M/DS-2Mv/DS-2MBW, and DS Cooled Camera Head DS-5Mc/DS-2MBWc. To ensure correct use, please read this manual carefully before using these products. • The contents of this manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part without permission. • The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. • Every effort has been
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1. Using the equipment This equipment should be used for photographic purposes only. Do not attempt to use it for any other purpose. 2. Do not disassemble or repair the equipment The DS-L1 and DS AC adapter contain high-voltage power supplies. Never attempt to disassemble or repair the equipment by yourself; doing so may result in electric shock or equipment failure. Never attempt to disassemble any part of the equipment unless instructed to do so in this manual. If you notice
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1. Installation environment • Do not use this equipment in locations subject to high temperatures, high humidity, vibration, or excessive amounts of dust. Doing so may result in fire or malfunction. • When used for an extended period of time, the DS-L1 may become hot. Do not place the DS-L1 on a surface that cannot withstand heat (such as vinyl or plastic). Always install the equipment with a surrounding clear area of 100 mm or more. • When using the fitting holes on the back of
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CONTENTS CONTENTS I Before Use............................................................................................. 1 1 Types of DS Camera Head...........................................................................1 2 Components..............................................................................................2 II Peripheral Equipment .............................................................................. 3 III Names of Parts and Their Functions...............
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CONTENTS 2.2 Using a CF Card......................................................................................58 2.2.1 Saving an Image to a CF Card—REC Menu ..............................................58 2.2.2 Reproducing Images from a CF Card—VIEW Menu....................................61 2.2.3 Using Dual-Window Display to Compare with the Reference Image .............62 2.3 Outputting Images Directly to a Printer......................................................63 2.3.1 Printi
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CONTENTS 4.6.3(1) Using the CAPTURE Button to Save Image Files ................................112 4.6.3(2) Using the CAM Menu to Save Image Files.........................................113 5 Using the DS-L1 when Connected to a PC by a USB Cable ................................. 115 5.1 Recommended Operating Environment ....................................................115 5.2 Connecting the DS-L1 and a PC ..............................................................117 5.3 Using the D
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CONTENTS 3 DS Remote Controller DS-RC ................................................................... 169 4 DS AC adapter ....................................................................................... 170 5 Overall Specifications..............................................................................170 - vii -
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I Before Use 1 Types of DS Camera Head I Before Use Types of DS Camera Head 1 The following five DS camera head models are available. The features of the DS camera head will vary depending on the model purchased. Before use, identify your DS camera head model. The name of the model is indicated near the mount-cap fitting position of the DS camera head. • DS camera head models and features DS camera head Image pickup device Cooling Body mo
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I Before Use 2 Components Components 2 Check to see that all the items listed below are provided in the package. If any items are missing, contact your nearest Nikon representative immediately. 1 DS Camera Control Unit DS-L1 5 DS camera head C mount cap Camera cable, 3 m (E229586) 2 Instruction manual 6 DS Remote Controller DS-RC (optional) Remote cable (E120411) 3 DS AC adapter 7 Direct Print License (optional) 4 Power cord 8 C mount adapter
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II Peripheral Equipment II Peripheral Equipment (1) Analog RGB input display Although the DS-L1 contains a 1,024 × 768 (XGA) 6.3-inch liquid crystal display, you may need an external display if you want to observe images on a larger screen or at a higher 1,280 × 1,024 resolution (SXGA). Prepare an SXGA 60 Hz or XGA 60 Hz TTL-synchronized display available for use with PCs. For best results, we recommend SXGA monitors. SXGA: 1,280 × 1,024, 60 Hz (non-interlaced) XGA: 1,024 × 76
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II Peripheral Equipment (4) USB hub You'll need a USB hub to use a mouse, keyboard, and printer at the same time. Use a USB hub recommended by Nikon. (Not every USB hub is compatible with the DS-L1.) Only one hub can be connected to the DS-L1. If your keyboard is equipped with a USB hub, use this hub. (5) USB printer Use the specified Mitsubishi CP900D or a printer which supports PictBridge Standard. You must purchase a license to use the printer. Contact your nearest Nikon represe
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II Peripheral Equipment (10) Personal computer (PC) A PC is required for remote control of the DS-L1 or to handle image data on other media. A PC can be connected to the DS-L1 via USB or over a network. For connect a PC to a network, we recommend the following configuration: OS: Windows 98/NT/2000/XP Macintosh OS 8.6/9.2/X Memory: 64 MB or more Browser: Windows Internet Explorer 5.5/6.0 Netscape 6.2/7.0 Macintosh Netscape 6.2/7.0 Although Nikon has confirmed that the DS-L
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III Names of Parts and Their Functions 1 DS Camera Control Unit DS-L1 III Names of Parts and Their Functions DS Camera Control Unit DS-L1 1 Front of the DS-L1 Internal LCD 1,024 × 768 dots 6.3-inch LCD display MENU button Press the MENU button to bring up a menu. After a menu is displayed, the MENU button can be used to confirm a selected menu command, just like the ENTER button. Cursor buttons Use one of the four cursor buttons to choose an item within a menu and t
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III Names of Parts and Their Functions 1 DS Camera Control Unit DS-L1 Left side of the DS-L1 USB device port Connect a PC to this port with a USB cable to send and receive data to and from the PC. Or connect a PictBridge-supporting printer to perform the direct print. 12 V DC output USB host port This output is Use this port to connect a USB mouse, USB currently unused. keyboard, USB printer (CP900D), or Nikon 12 V DC input microscope. Use a dedicated AC Netw
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III Names of Parts and Their Functions 1 DS Camera Control Unit DS-L1 Rear of the DS-L1 RGB connector Camera connector Use this connector to Connect the DS camera head to this connector. connect an external * Always be sure to turn off the power before connecting or monitor. disconnecting the camera head to or from this connector. Failure to do so may result in malfunction. External interface input Connect the DS Remote Controller DS-RC here, and you can perform freeze and captur
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III Names of Parts and Their Functions 2 DS Camera Head DS Camera Head 2 Tripod mount This mount can be used to mount the DS camera head on a tripod, Top Rear Bottom C mount cap CAMERA OUT connector Protects the C mount from dust. C mount When taking microphotographs, mount the C mount adapter here before connecting to the microscope. When taking other photographs, attach the C mount lens here. DS Remote Controller DS-R
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IV Connecting and Installing the Equipment 1 Connection Diagrams IV Connecting and Installing the Equipment Connection Diagrams 1 Schematic diagram DS-L1 PC or a PictBridge- USB cable supporting printer USB equipment, mouse, keyboard, printer, and Nikon misroscope LAN LAN cable CF card DS AC adapter DS-RC DS camera head - 10 - DS camera cable RGB cable
