Elmo MA-1 User manual

MA-1 / MO-2
VISUAL PRESENTER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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■IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
■Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
■Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
■Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
■Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
■Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
■Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.
■Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
■Placement
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or
sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
■Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not
be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
■Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your
appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
■Grounding or Polarization
This product may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin. If the 2-Wire polarized plug will not fit in the outlet, try reversing the plug.
If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into
a grounding type power outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding type plug.
■Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
■Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to

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lightning and power-line surges.
■Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
■A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product
and cart combination to overturn.
■Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
■Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
■Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for
service.
■Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
■Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
■Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated“dangerous voltage”within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.
SA 1966
SA 1965

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FOR UNITED STATES USERS:
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
USER-INSTALLER
CAUTION:
Your authority to operate this FCC verified equipment could be voided if you make changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance to Part 15
of the FCC rules.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates
separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the
EU countries.
Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse.
Please use the return and collection systems available in your country
for the disposal of this product.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will
invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause interference
levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the
responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this
device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables
connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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USAGE PRECAUTIONS
■Be sure to use the AC adapter.
■The supplied AC adapter is designed for exclusive use with this product. Do not use it
with other products.
■Do not press the touchscreen strongly by finger or sharp objects. This can cause
damage or malfunction.
■Be careful not to pinch your finger when you move the arm or touchscreen.
■A protective sheet is attached to the surface of the touchscreen. Remove it before you
use the product.
■The AC adapter appropriate for the country where it is used is supplied with the product.
If the product was sold in Japan, use the AC adapter sold with the product with 100 VAC
and 50 or 60 Hz.
■When storing the product, do not leave it under direct sunlight or by heaters. It may be
discolored, deformed, or damaged.
■Do not place the product in any humid, dusty, salt bearing wind, or vibrating locations.
■Use it under the following environmental conditions:
Temperature：0℃～ 40℃Humidity：30％～ 85％(No condensation)
■Do not use the product in an environment where the temperature of the product
becomes too hot, such as under direct sunlight or by heaters. The product will
automatically stop the operation to protect the battery when the internal temperature
reaches 65℃.
■Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. Do not use any volatile solvent such as thinner or
benzene.
■Luminescent and Black Spots
There may be some pixels that do not properly operate due to the use of CMOS Area
Image Sensors made-up of many pixels.
Though luminescent or black spots may be found on the screen, it is a phenomenon
peculiar to the CMOS Area Image Sensors and is not a malfunction.
■Follow the guidelines below to prevent the product from dropping or overturning.
- Use the product on a stable base, desk, or table. Do not place the product on an
unstable base or slanted location.
- Place or wire the product so as to prevent the cables from being pulled or drawn.
■Do not point the lens directly to the sun. It could degrade the imaging capability.
■Do not look directly into the LED light. If you look directly into it at pointblank range,
your eyes may be injured.
■Some type of SD card/USB flash drive can be used.
■Transfer the data saved in the recording media (such as the internal storage, SD card
and USB flash drive) to a device such as a PC to save a backup copy. Malfunction of the
product or repairs to it may cause the data to be deleted.
■ELMO is not liable for any damage caused by the loss or damage of the data in the
recording media.
■Disposal of battery
This product uses Lithium Ion rechargeable and recyclable battery.
When disposing of the battery, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
product. Do not try to remove the battery by yourself.
■If the product is used for longer than the warranty period, its performance and quality
may deteriorate due to the lifetime of its parts. For parts replacement (on chargeable

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basis), consult the dealer from whom you purchased this product or our branch/office
near your location.
■The built-in lithium-ion battery has its own life span. Along with the temperature,
frequency of use, time of use and the time passed, battery capacity decreases gradually.
If operation time becomes substantially short at normal temperature (between 10°C
and 30°C), the battery life seems to have come near its end. Replace it with a new
battery. Contact your dealer or ELMO Customer Service for battery replacement (fee
applies).
■Copyright
Unless used for personal use, it is prohibited strictly under copyright law to use any
photo files without the prior consent of the copyright holder. Even if using for personal
use, be careful that there could be a situation where video or audio recording is
restricted or illegal.
■About WiFi (Wireless LAN)
・This product and the wireless device in this product have been certified under the
Radio Law for 2.4GHz and 5GHz band. Using this product in countries other than the
country where you purchased it may infringe the radio wave laws of the country
where it is used.
・In case of communication problem change location. Depending on the using
environment (e.g., there are many obstacles) the wireless communication may be
adversely affected. Especially the wireless communication is not available under the
following conditions.
‒There are metal and/or concrete between the product and monitor.
・Do not use this product under the following conditions.
‒Near industrial, scientific, and medical devices, such as a pacemaker
‒Near in-plant radio station for mobile equipment identifier (license required and
being used in factory line; etc.)
‒Near low power wireless base station (license not required)
・There are conditions to be met before using 5GHz wireless LAN outdoor.
■Precautions for using the product in 2.4GHz band
This product shares a frequency band with a wide range of equipment (e.g. industrial,
scientific, and medical equipment such as microwave ovens), in-plant radio station for
mobile equipment identifier (radio stations requiring licenses), and specified low-power
radio stations (radio stations not requiring licenses) used for factory production lines as
well as amateur radio stations (radio stations requiring licenses).
・Before use, confirm that no in-plant radio station for mobile equipment identifier and
specified low-power radio stations or amateur radio stations operate in your vicinity.
・In the event that this equipment causes harmful interference to any in-plant radio
station for mobile equipment identifier, immediately change frequencies or halt radio
wave emission and contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product for
consultation on interference avoidance measures (e.g., partition installation).
・Please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product if this equipment
causes harmful interference to any specified low-power radio stations or amateur radio
stations, or if other problems arise.
■Connectivity with all wireless LAN (WiFi) compatible devices is not guaranteed.
■The contents of this document are subject to change without notice. The latest version
is available from the following official websites:
https://www.elmousa.com https://www.elmoeurope.com
■It is prohibited under copyright law to use or copy any part or the whole of this
document without our prior written consent.

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■ELMO shall not be liable for any claim for damage or loss of earnings or any claim raised
by a third person due to the use, malfunction or repair of the product.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
The followings are special precautions against mishandling of the product. Pay close
attention to them.
②Setting up
When setting up the product, hold
the body around the operating
panel.
Be careful not to pinch your fingers
①Installation
Do not place the product on an
unstable place or slanted surface
③Carrying the product
Carry the product by folding the arm so as
not to damage the camera.
Do not carry by holding the arm or camera
head.

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■TABLE OF CONTENTS
■IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1
USAGE PRECAUTIONS 4
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 6
■TABLE OF CONTENTS 7
➊BEFORE YOU USE 8
◆CHECKING PACKAGE CONTENTS ····················································································8
◆CHECKING NAME OF EACH PART ···················································································· 9
◆OPERATING PANEL······································································································· 10
◆FRONT PANEL·············································································································· 12
◆REAR PANEL AND CABLE CONNECTION ········································································· 12
■START SCREEN ·········································································································· 13
■STATUS AREA············································································································· 14
■ZOOM AREA ··············································································································· 14
■PEN MENU FOR DRAWING··························································································· 15
◆CHECKING MOVING PARTS OF THE PRODUCT································································ 18
➋PREPARATION AND CONNECTION 19
◆SETTING UP ················································································································ 19
◆CONNECTING TO A PROJECTOR OR MONITOR ······························································· 20
◆CONNECTING TO A PC·································································································· 20
◆TURNING ON OR OFF THE POWER ················································································ 21
➌USING THE PRODUCT 22
◆OPERATING MA-1········································································································· 22
■ADJUSTING THE IMAGE SIZE······················································································· 22
■ADJUSTING THE FOCUS······························································································ 22
■ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS····················································································· 23
■ROTATING THE IMAGE································································································· 23
■TURNING ON OR OFF THE LED LIGHTING ····································································· 23
■PAUSING THE IMAGE ·································································································· 24
■CAPTURING STILL PICTURES ······················································································ 24
■RECORDING VIDEOS ·································································································· 24
■SELECTING THE IMAGE SOURCE ················································································· 25
◆OPERATING MO-2········································································································· 26
■ADJUSTING THE IMAGE SIZE ······················································································· 26
■ADJUSTING THE FOCUS······························································································ 26
■ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS····················································································· 26
■ROTATING THE IMAGE································································································· 26
■TURNING ON OR OFF THE LED LIGHTING ····································································· 27
■PAUSING THE IMAGE ·································································································· 27
■CAPTURING STILL PICTURES ······················································································ 28
■RECORDING VIDEOS ·································································································· 28
■SELECTING THE IMAGE SOURCE················································································· 29
➍ADVANCED OPERATIONS 30
◆OPERATING THE HOME SCREEN··················································································· 30
◆CHECKING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ·············································································· 33
◆USING THE DRAWING FUNCTION··················································································· 39
◆USING THE BROWSER·································································································· 40
◆DISPLAYING THE EXTERNAL INPUT IMAGE····································································· 42
◆LIST OF CONTENT ITEMS······························································································ 43
◆PLAYBACK OF A CONTENT ITEM···················································································· 44
◆USING THE QR CODE READER······················································································ 48
◆USING THE DIGITAL TEXTBOOK····················································································· 49
◆USING THE SHARE MENU ····························································································· 50
◆USING MIRACAST········································································································· 52
◆USING THE TIMER········································································································ 54
◆USING ELMO PLAY ······································································································· 55
◆USING THE FILE MANAGER··························································································· 55
◆USING THE AUTOMATIC DESKEW FUNCTION·································································· 56
◆USING WITH WIRELESS TABLET OR PORTABLE IWB (BOTH SOLD SEPARATELY)················ 56
➎LIST OF ERROR MESSAGES 57
➏TROUBLE SHOOTING 59
◆SYMPTOMS AND CONFIRMATION··················································································· 59
❼SPECIFICATION 62
◆RESOLUTION··············································································································· 62
◆RESTRICTIONS ON THE IMAGE OUTPUT ········································································ 62
◆BATTERY····················································································································· 62
◆HOW TO USE THE FIXING SCREWS················································································ 64
◆MAIN CAMERA ············································································································· 65
◆ILLUMINATION DEVICE···································································································65
◆FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION·························································································65
◆VIDEO QUALITY ··········································································································· 66
◆SUPPORTED MEDIA FORMAT ·························································································66
◆SETTINGS ····················································································································66
■ TRADEMARKS AND LICENSES 68

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➊BEFORE YOU USE
◆CHECKING PACKAGE CONTENTS
The items below are included with the product. If any item is missing, contact the
dealer from whom you purchased the product.
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
(For Japan
/ North America only）
CAUTION
Do not wrap the power cable tightly around the AC adapter while the power cable is
connected to the AC adapter. The cable could be damaged (disconnected) or the
inside of the cable could be exposed and result in an accident.
AC adapter
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
●About AC adapter
Press and slide the plug into the groove of the AC adapter
as shown in the drawing.
※Slide it until it clicks.
※Choose the correct plug according to the outlet.
When removing the plug from the AC adapter, slide and pull
the plug in the opposite direction while pressing the lock button.
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◆CHECKING NAME OF EACH PART
Name
①
Camera head
②
LED lighting
③
Arm
④
Operating panel
⑤
Front panel
⑥
Rear panel
⑦
Touchscreen
MA-1
MO-2
MO-2
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①
②
④
⑦
⑤
⑥
②
①
③
③
④
⑥
⑤
⑤
⑥
MA-1／MO-2