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EPSON ELPDC03
Motion Presentation Camera
User’s Guide
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Important Safety Information WARNING: Never open any cover on the document camera. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the document camera can severely injure you. Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, 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 atte
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Contents C Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 Setting Up the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Unpacking the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unfolding the Document Came
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Maintaining and Transporting the 3 Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Cleaning the Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cleaning the Document Camera Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Transporting the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 4 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Solving Problems with the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Where to G
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Welcome W ® The EPSON ELPDC03 Motion Presentation Camera is a document camera that can be connected to all types of projectors and display devices. From boardrooms to auditoriums, you can show still images and motion video in your presentations. The document camera’s lamps provide ample lighting for printed material and 3-D objects. The camera can also present true motion, NTSC video. Your document camera captures images at a resolution of 768 × 494 pixels with a maximum shooting area of 1
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Using Your Documentation This book contains all the information you need to set up and use your document camera. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information about your document camera. Getting More Information Need tips on giving presentations? More information about your document camera? Here’s where you can look for he
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Setting Up the 1 Document Camera This chapter tells you how to set up the document camera for a video presentation. You’ll find instructions for the following in this chapter: Unpacking the document camera Unfolding the document camera Positioning the document camera Connecting to a projector or monitor Setting Up the Document Camera 3
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Unpacking the Document Camera After unpacking the document camera, make sure you have all the items shown below: dust cover RCA cable power cord document camera Save all packaging in case you need to ship the document camera. Always use the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the document camera to another location. For transportation instructions, see page 23. 4 Setting Up the Document Camera
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Unfolding the Document Camera Follow the steps below to unfold the document camera. 1. While holding down the document camera, press the support release and lift the support until you hear a click. support support release 2. Lift the camera arm until you hear a click. camera arm Setting Up the Document Camera 5
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3. Pull the camera head forward until the lens faces the stage (downward) and you hear a click. camera head lens stage 4. Unfold the first lamp arm (1) and then the second (2) as shown until they stop. If a protective sheet covers the stage, remove it. 1 2 6 Setting Up the Document Camera
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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: Do not hold or lift the Place the document camera on a sturdy, level surface. document camera by the camera head or lighting unit Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and arms, or you may damage under the document camera. them. Make sure the document camera is within 10 feet (3 m) of a gro
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Connecting to a Projector or Monitor You can connect the document camera to any projector or monitor that has a composite video or S-Video input port. EPSON projectors and many television monitors support both connections. Computer monitors generally don’t support either connection. A standard RCA cable is supplied with your document camera. For a higher quality image, S-Video is supported. However, you’ll need an S-Video cable, which may be purchased from an electronics store or video dea
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Connecting the Optional S-Video Cable Before you start, make sure your document camera and projector or monitor are turned off. 1. Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the document camera’s S-Video port. 2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-Video input port on the projector or monitor. or Setting Up the Document Camera 9
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Adjusting the Frequency The frequency selection switch is located on the rear of the document camera, next to the S-Video port. It is factory set to 60 Hz. In an area where power frequency is 50 Hz, set the switch to 50Hz to reduce flickering. frequency selection switch 10 Setting Up the Document Camera
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Using the 2 Document Camera Once you have set up the document camera, you’re ready to turn it on, adjust the image, and give your presentation. This chapter covers the following: Turning on the document camera and other equipment Positioning your document on the stage Adjusting the lighting Adjusting the image Using the camera head as a conventional video camera Turning off and storing the document camera Using the Document Camera 11
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Turning On Your Equipment Make sure your document camera and other equipment are set up and connected correctly, as described in Chapter 1. Always turn on your projector or monitor first. Then turn on your document camera as described below. Turning On the Document Camera Follow these steps to plug in and turn on the document camera: 1. Connect one end of the power cord to the document camera’s power inlet. power inlet 2. Connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet. 3. Turn on the
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4. Turn on the document camera. After a few moments, the POWER and Auto Focus indicator lights and the lamps turn on. Auto Focus indicator light POWER indicator light POWER switch 5. Place your presentation material on the stage. You should see an image on screen. note If you turn off the document Once you see your image, turn to page 15 for instructions on making camera, always wait a few adjustments. seconds before turning it back on. If your image doesn’t appear, see the next section fo
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What To Do If You See a Blank Screen If an image doesn’t appear, try the following: Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described on page 8. Make sure everything is turned on in the correct order as described on page 12. Make sure the POWER and Auto Focus lights on the control panel are green and the lamps are lit. If an image still doesn’t appear, refer to Chapter 4 for more help. Positioning Your Document on the Stage Place your document with the top near the rear of th
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Adjusting the Lighting For presenting printed material or 3-D objects, the two lamps will provide ample light. If the ambient lighting in the room is sufficient, however, you may obtain a better image with the lamps off. Press the Lamp button on the control panel to turn off the lamps. Press it again to turn the lamps back on. Lamp button Adjusting the Image Once you see your image, you may need to make certain adjustments: To zoom or focus your image, see the next section. To freeze the
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Material with a varying depth of field, little or excessive contrast, or fine repeated patterns may not focus well using the Auto Focus feature. To manually focus these objects, first press the Auto Focus button to turn off automatic focusing. Then use the Near or Far button on the control panel. Auto Focus indicator light Near button Far button Auto Focus button Freezing the Image If you need to change documents during a presentation, you can freeze your image by pressing the Freeze butto
