Gbc Discovery 1100 User manual

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User Manual

PRODUCT CODE: DCV10001

• Welcome:

Thanks for purchasing this product. Please read the instructions carefully before using this

product.

• FCC Compliance Statement (Class A):

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received; including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement :

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 accor-

dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-

tion 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.

• European Community Compliance Statement (Class A):

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may

cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take

adequate measures.

The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates this product should

not be placed in municipal waste. Instead, you need to dispose of the waste

equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the

recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Warning

1. Do not look directly at the LED light source, which may cause retinal damage.

2. Carry the product by holding the base of the main unit in both hands. Never hold the

product by the arm or the camera head only.

3. The camera can be damaged if it hits a desk surface or any hard object.

4. Never turn the arm in the opposite direction.

5. Be sure to keep one hand on the

device base when adjusting the arm

and camera head.

Preparing the Document Camera

Knowing the Document Camera Parts

Camera Head

LED Lamp

Gooseneck Arm

Microphone

Remote Control Signal Receiver

Control Panel

SD Card Slot

VGA Output Port

HDMI Output Port

USB Port

DC 5V Power Socket

Anititheft Slot

Control Panel

Icon Button Function

Power Power on/off

Menu/OK Show menu and select.

Up/Down Up/Down button

/PLB/BACK Enter playback mode to display

recorded still images and video

clips/Leave current menu

LAMP Turn on/off the LED lamp and

adjust the brightness of the LED

lamp

FLIP Flip image

OUTPUT OUTPUT VGA/HDMI output switch

SNAP/REC. Capture a still image/Record a

video clip

Zoom in Zoom in

Auto Focus One-time auto focus

Zoom out Zoom out

Remote Control

Button Function

Brightness hotkey

Power on / off

Freeze current image.

* Pause the clip while playing videos

Show or hide on-screen icons

To show or hide OSD menu

Playback mode to display recorded

pictures and video clips

Invert image 180°

Select and adjust

Record a video clip

Capture a still image

/ Zoom out / Zoom in

One-shot auto focus

/ Use the level bar to adjust the focus

manually

2X or 4X digital zoom

Highlight function on / off

Mask function on / off

Macro / Normal switch

Adjust highlighted / masked area

size

Set color for highlighted / masked

area

Button Function

VGA

HDMI

VGA-HDMI output switch

Picture in Picture function on /

off *For displaying a still image as

an insert while displaying another

image.

Infrared remote control can only be

used in proximity to the unit.

Remove the battery cover and load

the batteries into the battery com-

partment correctly according to the

“+” and “-” symbols.

Be sure to use two AAA batteries. Do

not use new and old batteries or dif-

ferent battery types together.

VGA

HDMI

Setting Up

This section provides useful tips on how to adjust the document camera smoothly for your

needs.

Illumination Lamp

If you are in a dark environment, please turn the

LED lamp on to make better exposure.

1. Press the LED lamp button ( ) on the base to

turn on/off the LED lamp.

2. Adjusting the brightness by pressing the lamp

button ( )

Output Switch

Adjust the Output Switch on the control

panel according to your output port.

Gooseneck Arm

The gooseneck arm can be adjusted to support various working areas.

If the document is not put in the

recommend working area, the image

should be rotated

by FLIP button ( ) on control

panel or remote control.

16.54”

11.69”

Height 16.93”

for Max. working

(16.54”x 11.69”)

Minimum height 7.09”

Adjusting the brightness

1. Press BRIGHTNESS button on the control panel ( ) or remote control ( ).

2. Use ( or ) buttons on the control panel or ( or ) buttons on the remote control to

increase or decrease the brightness level.

Zoom Function

Use the Zoom buttons ( / ) to zoom in or zoom out the screen.

Flip Function

Press the Flip Button ( ) to flip image

VGA

HDMI

VGA

HDMI

Adjusting the Focus

▶Automatic Focus

Press AF button ( ) to do an one-time auto focus. This function provides a one-time auto-

focus.

▶Manual Focus

Use the manual focus buttons ( / )( )

on remote control to finetune the focus.

Anti-glare

Anti-glare sheet is a transparent plastic that is overlaid on top of shiny object or glossy surface

to reduce the glare.

To use, simply place the anti-glare sheet on top of shiny object to glossy surface such as

magazine to reduce light reflectio

Functions indicated by can only be used by the remote control.

VGA

HDMI

+ Anti-glare

Adjust the White Balance

1. Default white balance setting of the document camera is “Auto”.

2. There are various modes (Auto, Flurescent, Tungsten and Custom) for user to choose to fit

in different surroundings.

3. Custom white balance:

Press “MENU” ( ) button → White Balance → enter “Custom” mode.

There will be a pop out window as the picture below:

Press SNAP/REC. ( ) button to get the data of the current image.

Use the Up or Down ( or ) key to adjust the number of R, G and B parameters.

Press”OK” ( ) button to finish current parameter setting and jump to the next

parameter.

Press PLAYBACK/BACK ( ) button to finish and leave WB adjust mode.

Inserting and Ejecting a SD / SDHC card (Not

supplied)

1. Insert a memory card (SD/SDHC/MMC/MMC 2.0) with the label facing up until it reaches

the end of the slot.

2. When the card is inserted successfully, the icon ( ) will appear on screen and the internal

memory will become inaccessible.

3. To remove the card, push the card to release it and then pull it out gently.

When using a new memory card, you are

recommended to format the card with

the device. Do not turn off the device

while formatting the SD card.

Even if your card has been formatted on

other devices, you may have to reformat

the card with the device.

If no external storage devices are con-

nected, all files will be saved in the built-in

memory.

Making the Connections

System Diagram

Step 1 / Plugging in the Power Outlet

Use power adapter to connect DC IN connector on the product to a standard 100V~240V AC

power outlet.

The type of power adapter is depending on your countries / regions.

Step 2 / Output Resolution and Aspect Ratio.

Various output resolutions are available depending on the output and aspect ratio setting.

Please refer to the table listed below :

Out put Aspect-Ratio Resolution Vertical Frequency

VGA 4:3 1024 x 768 50 / 60 Hz

HDMI 16:9 1280 x 720 50 / 60 Hz

1920 x 1080

*Document camera will downgrade the output resolution automatically when the connected display

device doesn’t support the highest resolution.

SD CARD

Step 2 / Connecting with Components

Product

Port Cable Display

Device Port PC Port

VGA RGB OUTPUT RGB INPUT

HDMI Mini HD

OUT HDMI-INPUT

USB Micro USB TYPE A Port TYPE A Port

▶Standard TV and Projector

• Connect via VGA OUTPUT

To display images, you can use VGA cable to connect to your TV/Projector’s RGB port via

the VGA OUT connector.

SD CARD

RGB

Connect via HDMI OUTPUT

To display images, you can use HDMI cable to connect to TV/projector’s HDMI port via the

HDMI Out connector

▶Connect via USB

Press MENU ( ) button → select "USB Connect".

Choose "Disk" to connect mass storage.

Choose "PC Cam" to use as a PC-Cam.

SD CARD

HDM

Basic Operation

1. Press MENU button on the remote control ( ) or control panel ( ).

2. Press ( or ) button to toggle between tabs.

3. Press OK button on the remote control( ) or control panel( ) to make a selection

and display the setting selections.

4. Use ( or ) to adjust the setting.

5. Press OK button on the remote control ( ) or control panel ( ) to make the new

setting activate.

6. Press MENU button on the remote control or BACK ( ) on the control panel to hide

the OSD menu.

Menu options in Preview Mode

Name icon Option Description

Brightness -Use the Right / Left buttons to make the

image brighter / darker

Effect

Graphic To improve the tint of color-based subjects

such as pictures or figures.

Text

The function is designed especially for text-

based documents to which can be enhanced

white and black subjects such as characters

and lines.

B&W To output a black & white camera image.

To make the image easier to view,select this

when shooting black & white documents etc.

Negative To output a negative camera image.

Sketch To output a sketch camera image.

White Balance

Auto

There are various modes (Auto, Flurescent,

Tungsten and Custom) for user to choose and

fit in different surroundings.

Fluorescent

Tungsten

Custom

Quick Zoom 2X / 4X Set the quick zoom to 2X or 4X.

Focus

Normal Select standard mode for 25cm ~ ∞.

Macro /

Microscope

Select Macro/Microscope mode to

take close-ups or while connecting to a

microscope.

Name icon Option Description

Image Size 0.8M / 2M

5M / 8M Select the desired still image resolution.

Capture Mode

Capture Capture a still image when push “SNAP/

REC.” button

Record Record a video clip when push “SNAP/

REC.” button

SETTING

Beep On / Off Enable beep sound on / off

Flicker 50Hz / 60Hz Set flicker frequency to 50Hz or 60Hz

The flicker setting is based on the frequency

standard of your local power supply.

USB Mode

Off Disable USB function

Disk Select “Disk” to enter Mass storage Mode

PC cam Select “PC Cam“ to enter PC Cam Mode

HDMI

Out

720p

Adjust HD-OUTPUT resolution

1080i

VIDEO

MODE

High Quality

Select the desired video quality.

High Frame

Rate

Clock - Set date and time

Language - Allows you select the language used for OSD

Format No / Yes Format the storage medium. Note that all

files stored in the medium will be gone.

Reset

default No / Yes Restore factory defaults. Note that your

current settings will be overwritten.

Menu options in Playback Mode

Name icon Option Description

Delete one Yes / No Delete current file.

Delete all Yes / No Delete all images of the same type stored in

the memory.

Slide show On / off Start / Stop Slide Show

File Info -View the file’s title , saved date and time ,

size and the length of recording.

Volume -Use the Right / Left buttons to adjust volume

Recording a video clip / Taking a still picture

1. Set the caputre or record resolution.

according to the setting, please refer to the table below:

Output Switch Resolution Setting Recording resolution

VGA XGA 1024 x 768

HDMI 720P 1280 x 720

1080i 1920 x 1080

2. Use the Zoom button ( / ) to zoom in or zoom out

the screen.

3. Automatic focus/Manual focus

Press AF button ( ) to do one-time auto-focus.

Use manual focus button ( / )( ) on the remote control to fine-tune focus.

Capture a still image:

(1) Press MENU button ( ).

(2) Select Capture Mode → choose Capture ( ) and press OK ( ) to confirm.

(3) Press the“SNAP/REC.”button ( ) on the control panel to capture a still image.

Record a video clip:

(1) Press MENU button ( ).

(2) Select Capture Mode → choose Record ( ) and press OK ( ) to confirm.

(3) Press the Record button ( ) to start recording and press it again to stop recording.

Playback

1. Press PLAYBACK button ( /) .

2. The last recorded picture or video clip will show on the screen.

3. Use Up / Down button to choose files.

4. Press the Record button ( ) to leave the

plackback mode.

Functions indicated by can only be used by the remote control.

Copying Files to Computer

Please notice that the video clips are recorded in AVI format and are compiled as IMG_xxxx.avi

(xxxx are four serial numbers).

Before viewing these videos on your PC, you may need to install some media programs.

1. Turn on the document camera.

2. Connect the product to your computer with USB cable.

3. Press MENU ( ) → select “USB Connect“ → choose “Disk“. The built-in memory

or external memory will be detected.

Then, You can view the image data on a SD card on the PC’s viewer software or simply cut/

copy and paste the file to your PC.

When the operating panel or the remote control is in operation, do not connect or

disconnect the USB cable, as this may cause malfunctions of the device to occur.

Using Document Camera as a PC cam

Starting the application

1. Make sure the USB connection setting is at “PC-Cam”.

2. Connect device and PC with accessory USB cable.

3. Start Discovery™ on your PC.

1. Connect the document camera to your computer

Turn on your computer then connect the accessory USB cable to the USB port of your

computer.

Make sure the connector and the port are aligned correctly.

Switch to PC Cam mode.

Connect the other end of the USB cable to the main unit.

Power on press MENU ( ) → Setting → select USB Connect → select PC Cam ( ) and

press OK ( ) button to con󰘰rm.

2. Launch PC Camera

After the document camera is correctly connected to and detected by your PC, you are

ready to use PC Camera function.

Working with Discovery™

Advance Operation

Highlight function / Mask function( )

Highlight function

1. Use the Highlight function to draw attention to a particular section

of the output image.

2. Press the Highlight button ( ) on the remote control, and use the

direction buttons to move the highlighted area.

Mask function

1. You can mask a section of the output image.

2. Press the Mask button ( ) on the remote control, and use the

direction buttons to move the masked area.

Press the Size button ( ) on the remote control, and use the direction buttons

to adjust the highlighted / masked size.

Press the Color button ( ) on the remote control, and use the direction buttons

to adjust the color of highlighted / masked area.

PIP (Picture in Picture) function( )

1. Press the PIP button ( ) to display an around quarter-size still image on a live camera

display.

2. Use the up or down button to change the shift between still images.

Functions indicated by can only be used by the remote control.

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