Epson ELPD04 User manual

EPSON®ELPDC04
High Resolution Document Camera
User’sGuide
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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. 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 attempt to replace the lamps. Refer all lamp servicing to qualified service personnel.
Copyright Notice
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for
use with this EPSON product. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other
products.
Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third
parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse,
or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the
U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any
options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON
Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
PrivateLine and Presenters Club are registered trademarks and EPSON Connection is a service mark of Epson
America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of
their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
Copyright © 2002 by Epson America, Inc. 1/02
Printed on recycled paper. CPD-13518
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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Getting the Most from Your Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1Setting Up the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Positioning the Document Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Unfolding the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting to a Projector or TV/Computer Monitor. . . . . . 11
Connecting the RGB Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting the RCA Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting a Mouse to the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting the Camera DIP Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2Using the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Turning On Your Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turning On the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Switching Between Picture Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjusting the Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting Settings with the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the Camera Head as a Conventional Video Camera . . 26
Using the Image Mate Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Turning Off and Storing the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . 27
3Maintaining and Transporting the
Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning the Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Cleaning the Document Camera Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Transporting the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Solving Problems with the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Where to Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Telephone Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Compatible Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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6Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Welcome 1
Welcome
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, even 10 point type can be read clearly. And the document
camera’s support for RGB and composite video provides additional
versatility.
You can connect the document camera to a wide range of computers,
including IBM®compatible PCs and laptops, Apple®Macintosh,
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Power Macintosh™series (including G3 and G4 systems),
PowerBook®computers, many iMac™and iBook™series systems, and
high-end workstations such as the Sun®SPARCstation.
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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, such as a laptop or
desktop computer, to the document camera. This is especially
useful if your projector has only one video input port. See page 13
for more information.
■Using the remote control
The remote control lets you control the lamps, zoom and focus
your image, and switch the display from the camera to a
computer. See Chapter 2 for details.
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.
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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 the
Presenters Club®—and it’s free.
■http://support.epson.com
Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to EPSON support.
If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources
listed above, you can use the EPSON PrivateLine®Support service to
get help fast. Call [phone] and enter the PIN on the card
included with your document camera. Or take advantage of EPSON’s
electronic support services 24 hours a day. See page 38 for more
information.
Registration
To register, simply fill out and return the enclosed registration card.
Registering allows EPSON to better understand and meet your needs.
If you want, you can also receive special updates on new accessories,
products, and services.
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Setting Up the Document Camera 5
Setting Up the
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 camera’s DIP switches
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