Hitachi solutions Starboard dchd-5m User manual

StarBoard DCHD-5M

User’s Guide

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DCHD-ML101201

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this product, irrespective of the previous statement.

Disposing of this Device

When disposing of this device, be sure to follow all necessary laws and regulations, and treat this

device as industrial waste.

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Disclaimer

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regarding the contents of this User’s Guide.

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particular intended use.

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indirect damages (including the loss of profits or required information) that resulted from the

product defects.

Moreover, Hitachi Solutions Ltd, retains the right to revise this User’s Guide and to modify the

contents thereof, without obligation to notify anyone.

Product Warranty Provisions

This product is limited for use within Japan.

For warranty details, see “4.5 Product Warranty Provisions”.

This User’s Guide (DCHD-ML101201) is for the StarBoard DCHD-5M product.

AH00275: DCHD-5M(US)

AH00276: DCHD-5M(EU)

AH00277: DCHD-5M(JP)

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trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Manual Creation Date

December 2010 First Edition DCHD-ML101201

StarBoard DCHD-5M

Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing this Hitachi Solutions Ltd., StarBoard DCHD-5M (henceforth

referred to as document camera).

This User’s Guide has been created for people who already have a working knowledge of personal

computers (henceforth referred to as “PC”).

Please make sure that you understand the contents of this User’s Guide and use the software

correctly.

Store this User’s Guide nearby for ease of reference.

StarBoard DCHD-5M

Safe Handling

Markings and Symbols

Various markings and symbols are used in this User’s Guide and on this product to ensure the safe

and correct use of this product, and to prevent personal injury and property damage. These

symbols and their meanings are as explained below. Understand the information well before

reading the body of the User’s Guide.

Explanation of Markings and Symbols

This symbol draws attention to cautions (including warnings).

This is a Safety Warning symbol. This symbol raises the attention of the

user to existing risks that may cause harm to people. To avoid any

chances of injuries or possibly death, be sure to follow the safety

instructions that follow this symbol.

WARNING

This is used to warn of the risk of death or fatal injury.

CAUTION

This is used to warn of the risk of moderate or light injury.

NOTICE

This is used to warn of the risk of damage to property.

This symbol indicates something prohibited.

This symbol indicates something that must be done.

StarBoard DCHD-5M

(1)Precautions Regarding Operation

Safety Precautions Re

uired Precautions

WARNI NG

Do not make modifications.

Do not make any adjustments, repairs, or modifications.

Doing so may lead to electric shock or injury.

Do not remove the cover of this product.

Doing so may cause electric shock, injury, or damage to the product.

Refer internal inspections, adjustments, and repairs to your dealerof

support center.

Do not place objects on top of this product.

If a foreign object falls on top of or inside this product, it may lead to

personal injury or damage to the product.

CAUTION

Be particularly careful when laying connecting cables etc.

Laying cables in places where people may trip over them may lead

to injury or damage to the device if the device falls.

Do not install this product or accessories on the floor.

Doing so may cause damage to the products or injury by people

accidentally stepping on the products.

Do not point the camera lens directly at the sun, or record bright

light sources for prolonged periods.

Doing so may cause damage to eyesight or damage the product.

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(2) Dealing with Trouble

(3) Precautions Regarding Handling

NOTICE

Do not place heavy objects on, pull on, or subject cables to excess

heat.

Doing so may result in damage to the cables.

Always grasp the plug of the connecting cable when connecting or

disconnecting.

Pulling on the cables may result in scratching or damage to the

cables.

What to do in case of emission of smoke, stran

e odors, or stran

noises.

If an abnormal condition such as emission of smoke, strange odor, or

strange noise happen to occur, immediately disconnect all of the

cables from this device.

Confirm that the smoke or strange odor is no longer being emitted,

and contact a support center to request repairs. Continued operation

without repair may result in fire.

What to do if the product breaks down, or if a connectin

cable is

damaged.

If this product breaks down or a connecting cable becomes damaged

for some reason, immediately disconnect the cable and contact a

support center. Continued operation without repair may result in

emission of a strange odor or smoke.

WAR NI NG

Do not touch this product if you hear thunder.

Doing so may result in electric shock.

WAR NI NG

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(4) Precautions Regarding Moving the Product

CAUTION

Do not place heavy objects onto this device unit.

Do not place heavy objects onto this unit.

Doing so may cause personal injury if the object becomes

unbalanced and falls.

Do not splash with water or chemical compounds.

Do not place this product in a location subject to contact with water

droplets or place any containers containing water or other chemical

compounds on top of or nearby this product. Doing so may result in

damage or fire if water or chemical compounds get inside this

product.

Do not mix old and new batteries, and do not use unspecified

batteries.

Doing so may cause the batteries to rupture and leak, which may

cause fire, injury, or damage to the product surroundings.

NOTICE

Disconnect connectin

cables durin

extended periods of non-use.

For safety reasons, disconnect the connecting cables if the product is

not going to be used for an extended period of time. Failure to do so

may result in fire.

Handle connecting cables properly.

Improper handling of the connecting cables such as jamming them

against walls, undue bending, pulling, or twisting may result in

overheating or damage due to exposure of the conductive core,

electrical short, or severing of the cable.

NOTICE

Alwa

s disconnect the connectin

cables when movin

this

product.

Failure to do so may result in damage to the cables and/or the

product itself.

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(5) Precautions Regarding Setup Environment

NOTICE

Do not subject to shock of impact.

This product is a precision instrument. Excessive shock of impact

may hinder further operation. Take extreme care when moving this

roduct.

WAR NI NG

Do not place in a location with flammable or corrosive

as.

Placing this product in a location where there is flammable or

corrosive gas may result in fire or damage to this product.

In particular, there is a risk of explosion from flammable gas. Do not

place this product in a location where there is flammable or

corrosive gas.

CAUTION

Do not place in locations subject to excess moisture, dust, smoke,

or steam.

Placing this product in a location where there is flammable or

corrosive

as ma

esult in fire or dama

e to this

roduct.

Do not touch internally mounted parts.

Directly touching internally mounted parts may result in personal

injury or damage to the product.

Do not carry holding the camera section.

Doing so may cause damage to the main unit section.

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(6) Precautions Regarding Disposal

NOTICE

Do not use this product near water.

If water somehow gets inside this product, immediately disconnect

the connecting cables and contact the support center.

Do not use this product in locations sub

ect to hi

h temperature or

high humidity.

Product usage environment conditions:

Temp.: 5°C – 35°C

Humidity: 20％RH – 80％RH (no condensation)

Do not set up in location sub

ect to vibration and/or shock of

impact.

Vibration and/or shock of impact may harm internal components of

this product, causing damage to it. Do not set up this product in a

location subject to vibration or shock of impact.

Do not set up this product near a hi

h-volta

e line or power

source.

If this product is set up near high-voltage lines or power sources, it

might receive interference.

Do not set up in a location subject to direct sunlight or near a

heater.

Doing so may result in deformation or damage to the product.

NOTICE

At the time of disposal, handle this product as industrial waste

according to all applicable laws and regulations.

When disposing of this product, the user should follow all laws and

regulations of the locality in which it is being used.

StarBoard DCHD-5M

(7) Product Disclaimer

NOTICE

This product uses a CMOS image sensor that is composed of many image pixels, and

among these image pixels there are some which do not operate correctly. When an

image is externally output, there may be some dots that appear white or black. However,

this is a special characteristic of the CMOS system and is not a malfunction.

LCD screens are manufactured using extremely precise technology, yet sometimes

pixels may appear to be missing or always on. This is not a malfunction. Also, it does

not affect the recorded image.

StarBoard DCHD-5M

(8) Warning Displays Throughout the manual

CAUTION Page

P. 3 - 6

Be sure to install batteries correctly.

Do not install batteries with positive and negative terminals reversed,

or use batteries other than the type specified. Do not mix old and new

batteries. Doing so may cause fire or damage.

P. 3-6

Be sure to insulate batteries for disposal.

Be sure to insulate the positive and negative terminals of the battery

using cellophane tape for disposal. Disposing of batteries without

insulating them may lead to overheating, bursting, or ignition due to

shorting, resulting in personal injury or fire. Furthermore, be sure to

follow all local rules and regulations regarding proper battery disposal.

NOTICE Page

P. 2-7

Do not strike the camera section a

ainst a table or hard ob

ect.

Subjecting the camera section to impact may cause damage to the

product.

P. 2 - 7

Do not bend the arm backwards.

Bending the arm in the wrong direction may cause damage to the

product.

P. 2 - 8

Switch off the product power suppl

before connectin

cables.

Performing wiring work when the power is on may cause damage to

the product.

P. 2-8, 3-4

Do not insert or remove cables while the product is operatin

Do not insert or remove cables when operating using the control panel

or remote control. Doing so may cause the product to malfunction.

P. 4 - 3

Always remove all cables before cleaning.

Failure to do so may cause electric shock or damage to the device.

P. 3 - 4

Precautions for handling SD cards.

Do not switch off the document camera unit power supply while the

SD card is being formatted. Also, use this product to format the SD

card for use. When using cards formatted using a PC, use this product

to format the SD card again.

StarBoard DCHD-5M Contents

1. Introduction ......................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Component Parts/Accessories Check ..........................................................1-1

1.2 Names and Functions of Parts......................................................................1-2

2. Document Camera Setup.................................................... 2-1

2.1 Setup Method .................................................................................................2-1

2.1.1 Driver Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 2-1

2.1.2 Document Camera Unit Setup ..................................................................................................................... 2-7

2.2 Connection Method .......................................................................................2-8

2.2.1 Connection Method when using RGB Cables ............................................................................................. 2-9

2.2.1 Connection Method when using an HDMI Cable........................................................................................ 2-9

2.2.1 Connection Method when using VIDEO Cables ....................................................................................... 2-10

2.2.4 Connection Method to PC (when using RGB cables)................................................................................ 2-10

2.2.5 Connection Method to PC (when using USB cables) ................................................................................ 2-11

2.2.6 Connection Method for Speakers............................................................................................................... 2-11

2.2.7 Connection Method for Microphone.......................................................................................................... 2-11

2.2.8 Connection Method for Microscope .......................................................................................................... 2-12

3. How to Use the Document Camera.................................... 3-1

3.1 How to Use the Document Camera..............................................................3-1

3.1.1 Control Panel ............................................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1.2 OSD Menu................................................................................................................................................... 3-2

3.1.3 Various Usage Methods ............................................................................................................................... 3-3

3.2 How to Use the Remote Control...................................................................3-6

4. Appendix .............................................................................. 4-1

4.1 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................4-1

4.2 Product Specifications...................................................................................4-2

4.3 Proper Care and Cleaning ............................................................................4-3

4.4 Replaceable Parts/Product Warranty Period .............................................4-4

4.4.1 Replaceable Parts......................................................................................................................................... 4-4

4.4.2 Product Warranty Period.............................................................................................................................. 4-4

4.5 Product Warranty Provisions.......................................................................4-4

StarBoard DCHD-5M

1. Introduction

1.1 Component Parts/Accessories Check

1.2 Names and Functions of Parts

StarBoard DCHD-5M

1. Introduction

1-1

1. Introduction

1.1 Component Parts/Accessories Check

After unpacking, make sure that all of the following component parts and accessories are

present.

Number Name Quantity Number Name Quantity

(1) Document Camera 1 (9) Audio cable 1

(2) AC Adaptor 1 (10) Microscope adaptor 3

(3) Remote Control 1 (11) Anti Glare Sheet 1

(4) AAA batteries 2 (12) Startup guide 1

(5) RGB Cable 1 (13) CD 1

(6) HDMI Cable 1 (14) Warranty card 1

(7) USB Cable 1 (15) Conversion plug 1

(8) VIDEO Cable 1

(1) (2) (3) (4)

(5) (6) (7) (8)

(9) (10) (11) (12)

(13) (14) (15)

* The shape of (2) differs depending on the delivery

location. (15) May not be included depending on the

delivery location.

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1. Introduction

1-2

1.2 Names and Functions of Parts

The terminals installed on the side of the document camera are arranged as shown in the

diagram below. See the table for explanations of each of the terminals.

Number Name Explanation

1 Camera section Lends and CMOS sensor used to record the subject.

2 LED Light The LED light can be used when the surrounding environment is

dark.

3 LED Light ON/OFF Button Used to turn the LED light ON/OFF.

4 LED Light Brightness The brightness of the LED light can be adjusted.

5 Control Panel Contains various buttons.

6 LCD Screen LCD screen used to display photographed images.

7 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control.

8 USB port Connect to output a recorded image to a PC.

9 SD Card Slot Insert an SD card to save movies and pictures.

10 Anti-theft slot Compatible for use with a Kensington security lock or other such

anti-theft device.

11 RGB Input Terminal A signal is entered from the PC, and passed through only to the

RGB output terminal. Connect this terminal to the RGB output

terminal of the PC.

12 RGB Output Terminal Connect to output to a CRT/LCD monitor or projector.

13 HDMI Output Terminal Connect to output to an LCD/PDP monitor that is equipped with

a HDMI input terminal.

14 Video Output Terminal Connect to output to a TV or other video device.

15 Audio Output Terminal Used to output audio signals to external speakers etc.

16 Television signal switching

switch

Used to switch between NTSC and PAL signals.

17 Microphone Input Terminal Used to input audio from a microphone.

18 AC Adaptor Connection

Terminal

Connect the AC adaptor.

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2. Document Camera Setup

2.1 Setup Method

2.2 Connection Method

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2. Document Camera Setup

2-1

2. Document Camera Setup

2.1 Setup Method

2.1.1 Driver Installation

The attached driver is compatible with Windows XP(32bit)/Vista(32bit)/7(32bit, 64bit) and

Mac OS 10.4/10.5/10.6. Before using the Document Camera connected to the PC for the first

time, install the driver in accordance with the following procedure. Start the install procedure

without connecting the Document Camera to the PC. To use the Document Camera's images

while displaying on the screen, use StarBoard Software 9.3 or later. (Please refer to the

Starboard Software User's Guide for how to operate the StarBoard Software.) When the

Document Camera is connected to the PC, some of the buttons on the main body cannot be used.

Please refer to P. 3-1 for details.

For Windows

1. Insert the "StarBoard DCHD-5M Setup Software" CD-ROM into the PC.

2. Move to the "StarBoard DCHD-5M Driver (WIN)" in the DVD drive using Windows

Explorer to execute "DCHD-5M Driver Setup.exe".

※ For Windows Vista/7, "User Account Control" window starts up. Click "Yes". (The

confirmed publisher differs from our company name.)

3. "InstallShield Wizard" window starts up. Click "Next".

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2. Document Camera Setup

2-2

4. Click "Install".

5. Procedure differs depending on the Windows version.

5-1. For Windows XP, the following warning message appears. Click "Continue Anyway".

5-2. For Windows Vista/7, "Windows Security" window starts up. Click "Install".

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2. Document Camera Setup

2-3

6. When install is successfully completed, the display below appears. Click "Finish".

7. Turn on the Document Camera. Connect the Document Camera to the PC using a USB

cable.

7-1. For Windows Vista/7, you can use it as is. You do not have to carry out any more

procedures.

7-2. For Windows XP, "Found New Hardware Wizard" window starts up. Select "No, not this

time" and click "Next".

8. Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click "Next".

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