Epson ELPDC11 Document Camera User manual

Document Camera
User's Guide

Important 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
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.
Environmental Requirements
Warning
Do not leave the document camera or the remote control with batteries inside a vehicle with the windows closed, in places where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or
in other places that may become extremely hot. 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 use the document camera in places where smoke from cigarettes may be present, where it will be exposed to greasy smoke, humidity, or steam (such as cooking
areas or near humidifiers), or where there is a lot of heat or dust. This can adversely affect the quality of the projected images.
Caution
Do not set up the document camera near high-voltage electrical wires or sources of magnetic fields. This may interfere with correct operation.
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Do not place or store the unit where it is accessible to small children. The unit may drop or tip over, causing personal injury.
Do not place the document camera where it will be subject to a lot of vibration or shock.

Electrical Safety
Warning
Never open any covers on the document camera except as specifically explained in the User's Guide. Never attempt to disassemble or modify the document camera. Refer all
repairs to qualified service personnel.
Unplug the document camera from the outlet and refer all repairs to qualified service personnel 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.
Do not attempt to use any adapter other than the AC adapter and power cord included with the device. Using an improper adapter may cause damage, overheating, fire, or
electric shock.
Be sure to use the AC adapter with the proper voltage indicated in this guide. Use of a different power source may result in fire or electric shock.
If the AC adapter, power cord, or document camera is damaged, turn the power off, unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, and contact your local distributor.
Using the damaged device may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not touch the device, the AC adapter, or the plug with wet hands. This may cause electric shock.
Do not pull the power cord too hard or set heavy objects on top of it. If the AC adapter, power cord, or document camera is damaged, turn the power off, unplug the AC
adapter from the electrical outlet, and contact your local distributor. Using the damaged device may cause fire or electric shock.
Caution
Turn off the document camera and unplug it after use.
Make sure the power is turned off, the plug is disconnected from the outlet, and all cables are disconnected before moving the document camera.
Eye Safety
Warning
Do not look into the lens when the LED illumination lamp is on. The bright light can damage your eyes.

Securing the Document Camera
Warning
If you apply adhesives to prevent the screws from loosening, or if you use lubricants or oils on the document camera, the document camera housing may crack. This could
cause serious injury. Do not use adhesives to prevent the screws from loosening and do not use oils or lubricants.
Caution
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 using the mounting points under the document camera to secure it to a table, cart, or stand, fasten the bolts securely but do not overtighten them. Do not use
adhesives.
Cleaning and Liquids
Warning
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.
Do not place any containers of liquid on top of or near the unit.
Do not spill liquid or spray fine mist into the document camera. Liquids entering the document camera may cause malfunction, fire, or electric shock. If you spilled liquid,
turn the power off, unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, and contact your local distributor. Using the damaged device may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not insert or drop metal, flammable, or foreign objects into the document camera's vents or openings nor leave them nearby. Doing so may result in fire, electric shock,
or burns.
Caution
Unplug the document camera from the outlet before cleaning to prevent electric shock.

General Use
Caution
Do not use excessive force when adjusting the document camera. The document camera may be broken, resulting in personal injury.
Do not place heavy objects on document camera, or it may be damaged.
Do not try to press the arm flat or fold it backwards, or it may get damaged.
Remote Control Battery Safety
Warning
Incorrect battery usage may cause batteries to rupture and leak battery fluid, which could result in fire, injury, or corrosion of the remote control.
If liquid from a battery gets in your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Wash them well with clean water and contact a doctor immediately. If liquid enters your mouth, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and consult a doctor. If liquid from the battery comes in contact with your skin or clothes, wash with water to prevent possible skin
damage.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries are a choking hazard and are very dangerous if swallowed.
Insert batteries so that the polarities (+ and -) are correct. Not doing so may cause leakage, overheating, or explosion.
Do not use a new battery and an old battery, or different types of batteries at the same time. Doing so may cause leakage, overheating, or explosion.
Remove the batteries if you will not be using the document camera for a long period of time. When a battery runs down, take it out of the device immediately. If a
discharged battery is left inside for a long time, gas emitted from the battery may cause leakage, overheating, explosion, or damage to the device.

Important Safety Instructions ........................ 2
Introduction
ProductFeatures ........................................... 9
IncludedItems................................................9
DocumentCameraParts .................................... 10
Top(Controlpanel)/Side/Rear.....................................10
CameraHead................................................11
Base......................................................12
Remote Control Buttons .................................... 13
RemoteControl...............................................13
Storing the Document Camera .............................. 15
Securing the Document Camera ............................. 16
Basic Setup and Use
Plugging In and TurningOn ................................ 18
Connecting to a Projector .................................. 19
Connecting to a Computer .................................. 20
ConnecttoUsetheDocumentCameraSoftware........................20
ConnectWithoutUsingtheDocumentCameraSoftware ...................21
DisplayingaDocumentorOtherMaterials ................... 22
FreezinganImage ............................................. 23
DisplayingSmallObjectsUpClose..................................23
DisplayingLiveActionoraWhiteboard ...................... 24
Switching Between Your Computer and the Live Camera Image
........................................................... 25
Image Adjustments and Effects
Using the On-screen Menu . . . . . ............................. 27
MakingImageAdjustments......................................27
Displaying a Split Screen ................................... 28
MakingOtherSettings ..................................... 30
Saving Images and Displaying a Slideshow
SavingImagestotheInternalMemory ...................... 32
ExportingImagestoaMemoryCard ......................... 33
Viewing and Managing Files fromYourComputer ............ 35
Displaying a Slideshow ..................................... 37
Using the Included Software
Installing the Software ..................................... 39
UninstallingtheSoftware ........................................39
Windows .................................................39
Macintosh ................................................39
StartingtheSoftware ...................................... 40
Annotating Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
CapturingStillImages ...................................... 42
Making Time-lapse Movies ................................. 43
RecordingVideos .......................................... 44
CompatibleFileFormat......................................... 44
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Editing Saved Files . ........................................ 45
ManagingSavedFiles ...................................... 46
Uploading and Sharing Your Videos ......................... 47
Solving Problems
Problems and Solutions .................................... 49
OperationProblems ............................................49
ImageQualityProblems .........................................49
ProblemsUsinganSDCard .......................................50
ProblemsConnectingaLaptop....................................50
ProblemsUsingtheDocumentCameraSoftware........................50
WheretoGetHelp ......................................... 51
Europe.....................................................51
Africa......................................................56
MiddleEast..................................................56
NorthandCentralAmerica.......................................56
SouthAmerica...............................................57
AsiaandOceania..............................................58
Notices
Specifications ............................................. 62
General....................................................62
RemoteControl...............................................62
Dimensions.................................................62
Electrical...................................................62
ACAdapter..................................................62
Environmental...............................................62
SystemRequirements..........................................62
FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . ............................ 63
ForUnitedStatesUsers.........................................63
WARNING...................................................63
ForCanadianUsers ............................................ 63
DeclarationofConformity .................................. 64
Copyrights and Trademarks ................................ 65
ResponsibleUseofCopyrightedMaterials.............................65
Trademarks .................................................65
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Introduction
You can use the Epson ELPDC11 document camera to capture and project pages from books or other documents, and even three-dimensional objects. With the
included software, you can capture live audio and video, create time lapse photos, and annotate images produced by the document camera.

•Versatile setup
Connect the document camera to any projector using a standard VGA
or composite video cable, or to other video equipment such as an
external monitor.
•Still image capture
Capture still images in the document camera's 1GB internal memory, on
an inserted SD card, or with a connected computer. Then play the
images back as a slideshow.
•Live audio and video
Capture smooth, full-motion video at up to 30 frames per second
(including sound from the built-in microphone), when you use the
document camera with a computer and the included software. Use the
software to edit your videos and play them back later.
•High image quality and performance
5 megapixel image sensor, 10x digital zoom (up to 2x lossless), and
29.7 x 42 cm (11.7 x 16.5 inch) capture area enable you to display up
to two pages side-by-side in rich detail with SXGA/WXGA/XGA auto-
selected output for easy setup.
Included Items
•Remote control with 2 AA batteries
•Power cord and adapter
•VGA cable
•USB cable
•Software CD
•User's manual CD
•Quick Start guide
•Microscope adapter
Product Features
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Top (Control panel)/Side/Rear
Name Function
ACamera head Rotate the camera head ±90˚ to display images of a
document or from a wall.
BRemote receiver Receives signals from the remote control.
C[t] button Turns the document camera power on or off.
Name Function
D[Source] button
[] [ ]
[] Projects images from the document camera.
[] Projects images from a computer.
E[] [ ] [ ] [ ] button When the menu screen is displayed, pressing these
buttons selects menu items and setting values.
[] [ ] button Adjusts the image Brightness.
[Enter] button When the menu is displayed, pressing this button
confirms the current item.
F[Zoom] button
[z] [x]
Enlarges or reduces the image without changing the
projection size.
G[Focus] button Press the [Focus] button to automatically focus the
image.
The unit cannot focus on objects that are
approximately 10 cm (4 inches) or less from the
camera lens.
H[] button If you press and release the button, the image is
frozen. If you press and hold the button, the still
image is saved to SD card or internal memory.
ISecurity slot The security slot is compatible with the Microsaver
security system manufactured by Kensington.
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J[] button Starts and stops video recording with the included
software.
K[Esc] button Stops the current function. When the menu is
displayed, pressing this button moves to the
previous menu level.
L[Menu] button Opens and closes the menu.
MAC adapter port Connects the supplied power cord and adapter.
NUSB (TypeB) port Connects the document camera to a computer via
the supplied USB cable when using the included
software.
OComputer In port Inputs image signals from a computer.
Document Camera Parts
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