Lumens dc153 User manual

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DC153
Digital Visualizer
User Manual

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................5
CHAPTER 2 PACKAGE CONTENT ......................................................................7
CHAPTER 3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....................................................................8
3.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ........................................................................8
3.2 I/O CONNECTION ....................................................................................9
3.3 DIP SWITCH SETTING..............................................................................9
3.4 REMOTE CONTROL................................................................................10
CHAPTER 4 HOW TO USE IT ............................................................................. 11
4.1 GETTING START.................................................................................... 11
4.1.1 TURN ON THE DIGITAL VISUALIZER...................................................... 11
4.1.2 OPTIMUM:......................................................................................... 11
4.2 MAJOR FUNCTIONS...............................................................................12
4.2.1 SELECT INPUT SOURCE .....................................................................12
4.2.2 『PHOTO/TEXT』.............................................................................12
4.2.3 ZOOM IN /OUT...................................................................................13
4.2.4 AUTO FOCUS.....................................................................................13
4.2.5 BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT.................................................................13
4.2.6 DISPLAY FULL CONTROL MENU (OSD).................................................14
4.2.7 ENTER TO SELECT .............................................................................14
4.3 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS .........................................................................15
4.3.1 CAPTURE FUNCTION..........................................................................15
4.3.2 PLAY BACK CAPTURED IMAGES ...........................................................15
4.3.3 DELETE CAPTURED IMAGES ...............................................................15
4.3.4 PRESET ............................................................................................16
4.3.5 AUTO ERASE.....................................................................................16

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CHAPTER 5 CONTROL MENU (OSD MENU) INTRODUCTION .......................17
5.1 OPERATION...........................................................................................17
5.2 CONTROL MENU (OSD MENU) ..............................................................17
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................20

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Copyright Information
Copyright © Lumens Digital Optics Inc. All rights reserved.
Lumens Digital Optics Inc. is in process the trademark registration of Lumens.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, without
prior written permission from Lumens Digital Optics Inc. Except documentation kept by the
purchaser for backup purposes.
In the interest of continuing product improvement, Lumens Digital Optics Inc. reserves the
right to change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may
change without notice.
Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered
trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification
or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.
Disclaimer: Lumens Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or
omissions.
Patent No.: M286526 (Taiwan)

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Chapter 1 Precautions
Always follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the Digital Visualizer:
1. Please do not tilt the machine while using.
2. Do not place the Digital Visualizer on an unstable trolley, stand or table.
3. Do not use the Digital Visualizer near water or source of heat.
4. Use attachments only as recommended.
5. Use the type of power source indicated on the Digital Visualizer. If you are not sure
of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local electricity company for
advice.
6. Place the Digital Visualizer can be easily unplugged.
7. Always take the following precautions when handling the plug. Failure to do so may
result in sparks or fire.
Ensure the plug is free of dust before inserting it into a socket.
Ensure that the plug is inserted into the socket securely.
8. Do not overload wall sockets, extensions leads or multi-way plug boards as this may
cause fire or electric shock.
9. Do not place the Digital Visualizer where the cord can be stepped on as this may
result in fraying or damage to the lead or the plug.
10. Unplug the projector form the wall socket before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
11. Do not block the slots and openings in the projector case. They provide ventilation
and prevent the Digital Visualizer from overheating. Do not place the Digital
Visualizer on a sofa, rug or other soft surface or in a built-in installation unless
proper ventilation is provided.
12. Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots. Never allow liquid of any kind
to spill into the Digital Visualizer.
13. Except as specifically instructed in this User’s Manual, do not attempt to operate this
product by yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltages and other hazards. Refer all servicing to licensed service personnel.
14. Unplug the Digital Visualizer during thunderstorms or if it is not going to be used for
an extended period, do not place the Digital Visualizer or remote control on top of
beat-emitting equipment or heated objects such as a car and etc.
15. In the following situations, unplug the Digital Visualizer from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to licensed service personnel:
If the power cable or plug becomes damaged or frayed.

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If liquid is spilled into it or the Digital Visualizer has been exposed to rain or water.
Safety Precautions
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.
This Digital Visualizer has a 2 wires AC line Plug. This is a safety feature to ensure that the
plug will fit into the power outlet. Do not try to defeat this safety feature.
If the Digital Visualizer will not be used for an extended time, unplug it from the power
outlet.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not reUse cover (or back). No
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to licensed service Personnel.
This symbol indicates that
dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric
shock is present within this
unit.
This symbol indicates that
there are important operating
and maintenance instructions
in this User’s Manual with this
unit.
FCC Warning
This Digital Visualizer has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against a harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment.
EN55022 (CE Radiation) Warning
This product is intended for use in a commercial, industrial, or educational environment. It
is not intended for residential use.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The typical use is in a
conference room, meeting room or auditorium.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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Chapter 2 Package Content
Please make sure the package comes with the following items when you unpack:
(Total 13 items)：
DC153 & Remote
Quick Start Guide
Soft Bag (Big)
Remote
User’s Manual & CD
Soft Bag (Small)
Power Cable
VGA Cable
DVIAdapter
C-Video Cable
USB Cable
RS232Adapter

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Chapter 3 Product Overview
3.1 Product Introduction
8. DIP Switch
7. Infrared rays area
9. Auxiliary Stand
5. I/O Connection
3. Gooseneck
4. Lamp
2. Lens
1. Auto Focus Button
6. Power／Control keypad

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3.2 I/O Connection
3.3 DIP Switch Setting
Factory default settings are as the following:
ON
OFF
(Default)
PAL C-Video SVGA Reserved
NTSC RGB XGA Reserved
(OFF at all time)
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3.4 Remote Control
*Only use CR2025 as replacement battery. Dispose used battery properly please.
1. Power:
Power on or off.
2. Source:
Switch between different signal
sources.
3. BRT+/-:
Make the image brighter or darker
4. Menu:
Show the Control Menu (OSD
Menu)
5. Capture:
Capture the image
Play／Del:
Recall／Delete the saved images in the
flash memory of your Digital Visualizer.
6.  / Enter:
:Select function
7. Zoom +/-:
Make the image larger & smaller
8. Focus:
Manual Focus for fine tune
9. AF:
Auto Focus
10. Auto Tune:
Auto-adjust the optimum image
Enter: Enable the selected function
11. Photo/ Text:
Select the text or photo mode
12. Lamp:
Turn on/ off Lamp
13. Freeze:
Freeze the image
14. Preset:
Save/load your setting parameters
(like brightness, lamp, focus)
15. Flip:
Rotate the image by 180 degrees
16. AWB:
Auto white balance.
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Chapter 4 How to use it
4.1 Getting Start
4.1.1 Turn on the Digital Visualizer
When plug on the power cord, the LED indicator will be "Red".
When turn on DC153, the LED indicator will be "Blue".
4.1.2 Optimum
Auto-adjust the optimum image that will take some times to process.
Keypad
Remote

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4.2 Major Functions
4.2.1 Select Input Source
The default input source is set as "Digital Visualizer", press 『Source』to switch.
4.2.2 『Photo/Text』
The default setting is "Photo". Users can switch mode by pressing "Photo/Text"
button.
Keypad
Remote
Remote
Monitor
Projector
PC Notebook

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4.2.3 Zoom in / out
4.2.4 Auto Focus
4.2.5 Brightness Adjustment
Goose-head
Remote

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4.2.6 Display full control menu (OSD)
4.2.7 Enter to select
1. Press『^ v< >』navigate menu.
2. Press『Enter』to select.
Keypad
Remote
Keypad
Remote

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4.3 Advanced Functions
4.3.1 Capture Function
Remote or Keypad：：Press『Capture』button from remote control.
4.3.2Play back captured Images
Remote or Keypad：
1. Press『Play』to show thumbnail images in memory.
2. Use『』to select thumbnail.
3. Press『Enter』to display on full screen.
4. Use『』to view next image.
5. Press『Play』to go back.
6. Press『Menu』to Exit.
4.3.3 Delete Captured Images
Remote:
1. Press『Play』to show all thumbnail images in memory.
2. Use『』to select.
3. Press『Del』to delete.
4. Press『Menu』to Exit
Keypad:
1. Press『Play』to show all thumbnail images in memory.
2. Use『』select one.
3. Press『Enter』to show all thumbnail images.
4. Press『Menu』to invoke the full Control Menu (OSD Menu).
5. Use『』to (Storage).
6. Use『』to『Delete』or 『Delete All』
7. Press『Enter』to execute.

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8. Press 『Menu』to Exit
4.3.4 Preset
Preset save:Save the customized user setting parameters (Ex. Zoom,
brightness, color, AE setting).
1. Press『Preset』to entry the Preset menu.
2. Use『』to『Preset save』.
3. Use『』to『Yes』.
Preset Load：Invoke the customized user setting parameters (Ex. Zoom,
brightness, color, AE setting).
1. Press『Preset』to entry the Preset menu.
2. Select『Preset Load』.
3. Use『』to 『Yes』.
【NOTICE】You can store up to four presets in each of five image mode
1. Normal or Gray 2.Slide 3.Microscope 4.Film.
4.3.5 Auto Erase
WithAuto Erase function turned on, all captured images will be erased
automatically once power down the Digital Visualizer.
1. Press『Menu』to invoke the full Control Menu (OSD Menu).
2. Use『』to (Storage).
3. Use『』to select『Auto Erase』.
4. Use『』to『On』.
5. Use『』to『Yes』.
6. Press『Enter』to execute.

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Chapter 5 Control Menu (OSD Menu)
Introduction
5.1 Operation
A. Use『』to select main function.
B. Use『』to select sub-item.
C.The activated item with red line and yellow block. User『』to select
items.
D.『』: More items, you can press『』to execute.
E. 『』:Only one item, you can press『Enter』to execute.
F. Press『Menu』to Exit.
5.2 Control Menu (OSD Menu)
There are Display, Storage, Setting, Advance function pages in the
Control Menu (OSD Menu).
The menu will be automatically turned off when not being activated for
a while.
OFF
OFF
OFF
100




Image
Freeze
Flip
Digital Zoom
Focus
100
A

B

C
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VGA Mode
Layer 1
Layer 2
Layer 3
Description
Display
Image
Normal/Gray/Slide/
Microscope/Film
Select Normal/Gray/Slide/
Microscope/Film image mode
Freeze
ON ／OFF
Use Freeze to retain the image on
the screen.
Flip
ON ／OFF
Flip image by 180°
(Up→Down & Left→Right )
Zoom
100%~1600%
Adjust Zoom 100% ~ 1600%
Focus
100~300
Adjust image focus
Storage
Capture
Execute
Captured image
Play
Execute
Play captured images
Delete
Execute
Delete captured images
Delete All
Yes／No
Delete all captured images
Format
Yes／No
Format internal storage
memory
Auto Erase
ON／OFF
Delete all captured images
when user turns off the power.
Setting
Lamp
ON ／OFF
Select Lamp On or Off.
AE
ON ／OFF
Auto Exposure
Night vision
ON／OFF
Select Night view function On
or Off.
Language
English, Deutsch,
Francais,
Italiano, Espanol,
Русский,
Traditional
Chinese,
Simplified
Chinese
Select a preferred language
Factory Reset
Yes／No
Restore unit back to factory
setting
Advance
Color Temp
Warm
Medium
Cool
Select color temperature
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Preset Load
Yes／No
Invoke the customized user
setting values
Preset Save
Yes／No
Save a set of customized user
setting values
C-Video Mode
Layer 1
Layer 2
Layer 3
Content
Focus
-/+
100~300
Display
Gamma
Photo／Text
Select Photo／Text mode
Image
Normal／Gray
Select Normal／Gray mode
Freeze
OFF／ON
Use Freeze to retain the image on
the screen.
Exit
Exit the Menu
Setting
Lamp
ON／OFF
Turn on/off lamp
Advance
Full Range
ON/FF
Night vision
ON/FF
Exit
Adjust On or Off of Full screen
& Night view function
Language
English,
Traditional
Chinese,
Simplified
Chinese
Select a preferred language on
the menu.
Factory
Reset
Enter / Exit
Select a fitting output format.

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
This chapter describes the problems you might have encountered when you use this Digital
Visualizer. If you have any problem, please refer to the appropriate section and follow the
suggestions. If none of the suggested solutions solve your problem, please call your dealer
or your service center.
Problem 1: No picture from the Digital Visualizer.
Solution -
Press a different source, then press-desired source again.
Check if the power of the Digital Visualizer is turned on.
Make sure the document or object is positioned under the camera.
Make sure DIP Switch 2 is set to 『OFF』position from RGB output
Problem 2: Cannot focus correctly.
Solution - The correct focus is to aim the lens at documents or objects. Then,
zoom in the focal distance and focus the camera. Later, zoom out the focal
distance to the length that you desire.
Problem 3: Can not see the desired image because it is too bright or dark.
Solution - Adjust the Brightness +/- Button on the Digital Visualizer to get the desired
image.
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