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M306E 04.10.NF.6 (1/2)
DS Camera Control Unit DS-L1
DS Camera Head DS-5M
DS Cooled Camera Head DS-5Mc
< Instructions >
(Ver. 2.2)
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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, and DS Cooled Camera Head DS-5Mc. 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 made to ensure the accura
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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 CONTENTS....................................................................................................iv I Components of the Equipment ................................................................... 1 II Peripheral Equipment................................................................................2 III Names of Parts and Their Functions............................................................ 5 1 DS Camera Control Unit DS-L1 ............................
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CONTENTS 2.3 Outputting Images Directly to a Printer.......................................................60 2.3.1 Printing an Image ...............................................................................60 2.3.2 Various Print Related Settings...............................................................60 3 Measuring Two-point Distance or Entering Information—TOOL Menu .............. 62 3.1 Outline of the TOOL Menu .................................................................
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CONTENTS 5.3.1 Installing the Device Driver ................................................................ 113 5.3.2 Outline of the Disk Drive .................................................................... 114 5.3.3 Using the Media Drive........................................................................ 116 5.3.4 Using the CCD Image Drive ................................................................ 117 5.3.5 Removing the DS-L1 from the PC ...................................
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I Components of the Equipment I Components of the Equipment 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 DS-5M or DS Cooled Camera Head DS-5Mc 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
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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 80i/90i microscope. Use a dedicated
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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 DS-5M or the DS Cooled connect an external Camera Head DS-5Mc to this connector. monitor. * Always be sure to turn off the power before connecting or 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 h
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III Names of Parts and Their Functions 2 DS Camera Head DS-5M / DS Cooled Camera Head DS-5Mc DS Camera Head DS-5M / DS Cooled Camera Head DS-5Mc 2 Tripod mount This mount can be used to mount the camera head on a tripod, etc. 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 pho
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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 80i/90i misroscope LAN LAN cable CF card DS AC adapter DS-RC DS-5M/DS-5Mc - 9 - DS camera cable RGB cable
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IV Connecting and Installing the Equipment 1 Connection Diagrams Connectors · DS-L1 Left side PC or a PictBridge- USB cable supporting USB mouse ← USB keyboard printer USB equipment Printer Microscope DS AC adapter LAN cable LAN ← · DS-L1 Rear RGB cable Remote cable Remote cable ↓ ↓ ↓ External monitor DS-RC DS-5M/DS-5Mc - 10 -
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IV Connecting and Installing the Equipment 2 Installing the DS-L1 Installing the DS-L1 2 When installing the DS-L1 on a flat surface such as a desktop by using the stand arm Extract the stand arm from the DS-L1 and place it at an angle of 5 to 10 degrees, as shown below. Leave a clearance of about 100 mm around the DS-L1 to prevent heat from collecting near the equipment. When attaching a commercially available arm to the DS-L1 Any commercially a
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IV Connecting and Installing the Equipment 3 Connection Methods Connection Methods 3 (1) Connecting the DS Camera Head DS-5M (Equivalent to that for DS-5Mc) Be sure to turn off the power for the DS-L1 before making any connections. Connect one end of the camera cable supplied with the unit to the CAMERA connector on the DS-L1 and the other end to the CAMERA OUT connector on the DS-5M. Squeeze the locking tabs on the connector as you plug in the connector. When the connector is p
