Epson ELPDC07 User manual

Document Camera
User's Guide

Meaning of Symbols in the Guide
•Symbols for Safety
The documentation and this product use graphical symbols to show how to use this product safely.
The indications and their meaning are as follows. Make sure you understand and respect these caution symbols to avoid injury to persons or property.
Warning
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
Caution
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling.
•Symbols for General Information
Attention
Indicates information that, if ignored, could cause the product to malfunction or cause damage.
a
Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic.
sIndicates a page where detailed information regarding a topic can be found.
[Name] Indicates button names for the control panel.
Example: [Return] button

Safety Instructions
Read this User's Guide and follow all safety instructions for your document camera. Keep this guide at hand for future reference.
Warning
Disconnect the document camera and contact your local dealer or Epson for help under the following conditions:
•If smoke, strange odors, or strange noises come from the device
•If liquid or foreign objects get inside the device
•If the device has been dropped or the housing has been damaged
Continuing to use under these conditions may result in fire or electric shock.
Never open any covers on the document camera except as specifically explained in this User's Guide. Never attempt to disassemble or modify the document camera. Refer
all repairs to qualified service technicians.
Do not place any containers of liquid on top of or near the document camera.
Never allow objects of any kind to enter any openings in the document camera. Do not leave objects, especially flammable objects, near the document camera. Doing so
may result in fire or electric shock.
Do not use or store the document camera in a hot location, such as in a closed vehicle, in direct sunlight, near air conditioning or heater vents, or near a projector's
exhaust vent. Thermal damage, fire, or malfunction may occur.
Do not use or store the document camera outdoors for an extended length of time, or where it may be exposed to rain, water, or excessive humidity. Fire or electric shock
may result.
Do not look into the lens when the LED illumination lamp is on. The bright light can damage your eyes.
The cords included with this product contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling. (This notice is provided in accordance with Proposition 65 in Cal. Health & Safety Code § 25249.5 and following.)

Caution
Do not place heavy objects on document camera. Otherwise, it may be damaged.
When using the document camera, be sure to extend the foot. Otherwise, the document camera may tip over or break, causing personal injury.
Be careful not to pinch your fingers in the movable parts of the document camera.
Do not place the document camera in an unstable location, such as on a shaky table or slanted surface. The document camera may drop or tip over, causing personal
injury. If you use a table, cart, or stand, make sure it is stable and will not fall over.
When raising the arm of the document camera, use both hands. If you release the arm before it is raised completely, the camera head may spring up, causing personal
injury.
Do not place or store the document camera where it is accessible to small children. It may drop or tip over, causing personal injury.
Do not set up the document camera near high-voltage electrical wires or sources of magnetic fields. This may interfere with correct operation.
Before cleaning the document camera, disconnect the USB cable.
Do not place the document camera on a carpet, blanket, and so on, or cover it during use.
Do not install the document camera in a hot location, such as near a heater.
Route cables so that they are not a tripping hazard. Otherwise, they could trip someone and cause a fall or injury.
Usage Precautions
Operate in the proper environmental conditions. s"General Specifications" p.27
Do not use or store the document camera where it may be exposed to smoke, steam, corrosive gases, or excessive dust. Fire or electric shock may result.
Do not store the document camera in locations subject to direct sunlight or near heaters.
Do not place the document camera where it may be exposed to vibration or shock.
Do not touch the camera lens with bare hands. The displayed images will not be clear if there are fingerprints or oil from your skin on the lens surface.
Make sure you disconnect the USB cable when not using or when moving the document camera.
Use a dry cloth (or, for stubborn stains, a moist cloth that has been wrung dry) for cleaning. Do not use liquid, aerosol cleaners, or solvents such as alcohol,
thinner or benzine.
When transporting the document camera, use the soft carrying case.
Connect the document camera directly to a projector using the USB cable supplied. The document camera will not operate properly if a USB hub is used.
Dispose of the document camera according to local regulations.

Meaning of Symbols in the Guide ................... 2
Safety Instructions ..................................... 3
Operating the Document Camera
IncludedItems .............................................. 7
Document Camera Parts ..................................... 8
Top/Side/Rear.................................................8
CameraHead.................................................9
Connecting the Document Camera and Displaying Images . . . . 10
ConnectingtoaProjectorthroughaComputer.........................11
DisplayinganImage ...........................................12
FreezinganImage ............................................. 12
DisplayingWhiteboardImages.................................... 13
DisconnectingtheDocumentCamera ...............................13
Using the Computer Software
Using Easy Interactive Tools ................................ 15
SystemRequirements..........................................15
Installing ...................................................16
Uninstalling.................................................16
UsingOtherSoftware ...................................... 18
Installing ...................................................18
Uninstalling.................................................18
Solving Problems
Problems and Solutions .................................... 20
OperationProblems............................................20
Noimageappearsonthescreen.................................20
AnunknownUSBdevicehasbeenconnected.isdisplayed................20
ImageQualityProblems......................................... 20
Theimageisfuzzyoroutoffocus................................20
Imagecolorsareincorrect ......................................20
Epson Projector Contact List . . .............................. 21
EUROPE .................................................... 21
AFRICA .................................................... 23
MIDDLEEAST................................................23
NORTH,CENTRALAMERICA&CARIBBEANISLANDS......................24
SOUTHAMERICA .............................................. 24
ASIAANDOCEANIA ............................................24
Notices
Specifications ............................................. 27
GeneralSpecifications ..........................................27
Symbols Indicating the Device Meets the IEC60950-1 A2 Safety
Standards ................................................. 30
Copyrights and Trademarks ................................ 32
ResponsibleUseofCopyrightedMaterials .............................32
Trademarks .................................................32
Contents
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Operating the Document Camera

•Document Camera
•USB cable (for use with document camera only) 3.0 m (10 feet)
•Soft carrying case
*
•EPSON Document Camera Software CD-ROM
•Document CD-ROM
•Quick Start guide
•Setup label
*
The soft carrying case is not included when the document camera is
packaged together with a projector.
Included Items
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Top/Side/Rear
Name Function
ACamera head s"Camera Head" p.9
BFoot Extend the foot when installing.
CCamera arm Extends or retracts to adjust the height of the camera
head.
DSecurity slot The security slot is compatible with the Microsaver
security system manufactured by Kensington.
E[Freeze] button Freezes live images. Press the button again to resume
projection. The indicator turns on when the image is
frozen. The audio does not stop.
Name Function
F[Focus] button Focuses the image automatically.
The document camera cannot focus on objects that
are approximately 10 cm (4 inches) or less from the
surface of the camera lens.
If you want to adjust the white balance, press and
hold this button for approximately five seconds.
G[z] [x] buttons Enlarges or reduces the image without changing the
projection size.
H[] button Turns the LED lamp on or off.
I[Source Search] button Changes the image projected from the projector.
When multiple devices are connected to the
projector, press the button repeatedly until the
image you want to display is shown. This is not
available when the document camera is connected to
a computer.
JPower indicator This indicator comes on when power is supplied
from a projector or computer.
KUSB port (type B) Connects the document camera to a projector or
computer using the USB cable supplied.
LFlicker Reduction switch Change to 50Hz or 60Hz according to the power
frequency in the area you live. This reduces
flickering in images.
MMic switch Set this to Off to disable input from the internal
microphone. This should usually be set to On.
Document Camera Parts
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Camera Head
Name Function
AMicrophone Inputs audio.
BImage rotation dial Rotates the projected image by ±90 degrees.
CCamera lens Captures the image.
DLED lamp Provides additional light when there is not enough
light on your document.
Attention
Do not rub the lens with harsh materials or subject it to shock, as it can be
easily damaged. Use a soft cloth to gently wipe the lens.
Document Camera Parts
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Connect the document camera to a projector using the USB cable that is
supplied with the document camera. For information on the projectors that
can be connected, see the User's Guide supplied with the projector.
a
Extend the foot, and then hold the grip and raise the camera
head.
Caution
•When using the document camera, be sure to extend the foot. The
document camera may fall, causing personal injury if it strikes
someone.
•Be careful not to pinch your fingers in the movable parts of the
document camera.
b
While holding the camera head, raise the camera arm.
Caution
Do not release the camera head before the camera arm is vertical. The
camera head may cause personal injury if it strikes you.
c
Rotate the camera arm 90° and rotate the camera head so that it
is facing the table surface. Adjust the height accordingly.
Connecting the Document Camera and Displaying Images
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d
Turn on your projector.
e
Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB port (type B) on the
document camera and the USB port (type A) on the projector.
Live images from the document camera are projected from the
projector.
a
•The document camera will not operate properly if a USB hub
is used. Connect the projector directly to the document
camera.
•If no images are projected, press the [Source Search] button
on the document camera.
Warning
Do not look into the camera lens when the LED lamp is on.
Connecting to a Projector through a Computer
When the document camera is connected to a computer using a USB cable,
you can operate the document camera from the computer. Using the
supplied software, you can save images and video, adjust picture quality,
zoom, and so on.
s"Using the Computer Software" p.14
Connect the USB cable to the USB-B port on the document camera and the
USB port on the computer.
Next, connect the computer to the projector using an appropriate cable. See
your computer and projector documentation to determine the correct cable.
a
•Connect the document camera to a USB 2.0 port of a computer. If
you connect it to a USB 3.0 port, it may not function properly.
•Connect only one document camera to a computer at a time.
Connecting the Document Camera and Displaying Images
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Displaying an Image
a
Place your document on the table under the camera head.
b
Extend or retract the camera arm to adjust the image size.
c
Press the [Focus] button.
The focus is adjusted automatically.
d
Press the [z]/[x] buttons to zoom in or out.
e
If you want to rotate the projected image, turn the image rotation
dial.
f
Press the [ ] button to illuminate the document.
a
If the document is small, place a piece of white paper (B4 size, 353 ×
250 mm [13.9 × 9.8 in] or larger) under the document to improve the
projected image.
Freezing an Image
Press the [Freeze] button to freeze the image.
After freezing the image, you can remove your document while leaving its
image displayed on the screen. Place your next document under the camera
lens and press the [Freeze] button again; your presentation continues
without interruption.
Connecting the Document Camera and Displaying Images
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Displaying Whiteboard Images
You can use the document camera to display a lecture or presentation at
the front of a room, or to capture images of a whiteboard or chalkboard.
a
Rotate the camera head and set it in the direction of the object.
b
If you want to rotate the projected image, turn the image rotation
dial.
Disconnecting the Document Camera
a
Disconnect the USB cable from the document camera.
b
Fold down the camera arm.
Connecting the Document Camera and Displaying Images
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Using the Computer Software
The included software lets you operate the document camera from a computer.

When using the Easy Interactive Tools camera screen, you can display
images from the document camera on a computer connected via a USB
cable. You can adjust the image size, brightness, and so on.
For more details on Easy Interactive Tools, see the Easy Interactive Tools
Operation Guide.
a
When projecting an image using a projector that supports the
interactive pen or touch operations, you can operate the Easy
Interactive Tools on the projected image.
System Requirements
Windows
OS Windows Vista
*
Ultimate 32 bit
Enterprise 32 bit
Business 32 bit
Home Premium 32 bit
Home Basic 32 bit
Windows 7 Ultimate 32/64 bit
Enterprise 32/64 bit
Professional 32/64 bit
Home Premium 32/64 bit
Home Basic 32 bit
Windows 8 Windows 8 32/64 bit
Windows 8 Pro 32/64 bit
Windows 8 Enterprise 32/64 bit
Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 32/64 bit
Windows 8.1 Pro 32/64 bit
Windows 8.1 Enterprise 32/64 bit
Windows 10 Home 32/64 bit
Pro 32/64 bit
Enterprise 32/64 bit
Education 32/64 bit
CPU Intel Core2 Duo 1.2 GHz or faster
Recommended: Intel Core i3 or faster
Amount of Mem-
ory
1 GB or more
Recommended: 2 GB or more
Hard Disk
Space
100 MB or more
Display Resolutions no lower than XGA (1024 x 768) and no
higher than WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
Display color of 16-bit color or more
*Service Pack 2 or later
Mac
OS
*
OS X 10.7.x
OS X 10.8.x
OS X 10.9.x
OS X 10.10.x
OS X 10.11.x
macOS 10.12.x
CPU Intel Core2 Duo 1.2 GHz or faster
Recommended: Intel Core i5 or faster
Amount of Mem-
ory
1 GB or more
Recommended: 2 GB or more
Hard Disk
Space
100 MB or more
Using Easy Interactive Tools
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Display Resolutions no lower than XGA (1024 x 768) and no
higher than WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
Display color of 16-bit color or more
*You need QuickTime 7.7 or later.
Installing
a
•The software should be installed by a user with administrator access.
•Close all running applications before starting the installation.
Windows
a
Turn on your computer.
b
Insert the EPSON Document Camera Software CD-ROM in your
computer.
The installer screen is automatically displayed.
c
When you see the license agreement, accept the terms and click
Next.
d
At the Easy Interactive Tools Setup screen, select Drawing on the
Camera screen and click Install.
Mac
a
Turn on your computer.
b
Insert the EPSON Document Camera Software CD-ROM in your
computer.
The installer screen is automatically displayed.
c
Double-click the Install Navi icon in the EPSON window.
d
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
e
When you see the license agreement, click Continue and then
click Agree.
f
At the Easy Interactive Tools Setup screen, select Drawing on the
Camera screen and click Install.
Uninstalling
Windows Vista/Windows 7
a
Click Start, and then Control Panel.
b
Click Uninstall a program.
c
Select Easy Interactive Tools Ver.X.XX, and then click
Uninstall.
Windows 8/Windows 8.1
a
Select Search on the Charms, and then search for Easy
Interactive Tools Ver.X.XX.
b
Right-click (press and hold) Easy Interactive Tools Ver.X.XX, and
then select Uninstall from the app bar.
c
Select Easy Interactive Tools Ver.X.XX, and then select
Uninstall.
Windows 10
a
Right click Start.
b
Click Control Panel.
c
Click Uninstall a program.
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d
Select Easy Interactive Tools Ver.X.XX, and then click
Uninstall.
Mac
a
Double-click Applications - Easy Interactive Tools Ver.X.XX.
b
Run Easy Interactive Tools Uninstaller from the Tools folder.
c
Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall.
Using Easy Interactive Tools
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You need to install TWAIN Driver for Epson Document Camera (Ver. 2.00
or later) to use software that supports TWAIN. (Supports Windows only)
Installing
a
Turn on your computer.
b
Insert the EPSON Document Camera Software CD-ROM in your
computer.
c
Double-click Computer - TWAIN Driver for Epson Document
Camera - setup.exe.
The installer screen is automatically displayed.
d
Follow the instructions on the screen to install all the software.
Uninstalling
Windows Vista/Windows 7
a
Click Start - Control Panel.
b
Click Uninstall a program.
c
Select TWAIN Driver for Epson Document Camera Ver.X.XX, and
then click Uninstall.
Windows 8/Windows 8.1
a
Select Search from the Charm bar, and then search for TWAIN
Driver for Epson Document Camera Ver.X.XX.
b
Right-click (and hold) on TWAIN Driver for Epson Document
Camera Ver.X.XX, and then select Uninstall from the application
bar.
c
Select TWAIN Driver for Epson Document Camera Ver.X.XX, and
then select Uninstall.
Windows 10
a
Right click Start.
b
Click Control Panel.
c
Click Uninstall a program.
d
Select TWAIN Driver for Epson Document Camera Ver.X.XX, and
then click Uninstall.
Using Other Software
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Solving Problems

Operation Problems
No image appears on the screen
•Check that the USB cable is connected properly and that the power
indicator is on.
•Select the correct source on your projector. The source refers to the
port on the projector to which you have connected the cable.
"An unknown USB device has been connected. " is displayed.
When you connect to some Epson projectors, the following message may be
displayed: "An unknown USB device has been connected. Remove the USB
device." Set the Mic switch on the document camera to Off, and then
connect to the projector again. (Note that setting the Mic switch to Off
disables input from the internal microphone.)
s"Top/Side/Rear" p.8
Image Quality Problems
The image is fuzzy or out of focus
In the following situations, the auto focus function may not work correctly:
•If the document is less than 10 cm (4 inches) away from the camera
lens.
•If the contrast for the document is too low
•If the document has detailed patterns, such as horizontal stripes and
checkered patterns
•If the surroundings are dark
•If the document has a bright background
Check the projection environment, and then press the [Focus] button
again.
Image colors are incorrect
If the projected image colors are incorrect, press and hold the [Focus]
button for approximately five seconds to adjust the white balance for the
image and environment. To restore the white balance to the previous
setting, press and hold the [Focus] button again.
Problems and Solutions
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