X-Loupe Conceiver series MPG4 PLUS User manual

Conceiver series
In case of any question, please contact your
X-Loupe®distributor, or e-mail：[email protected]
MPG4_PLUS User Guide
Disclaimer
．Thank you for using this product. While every effort has been made to
ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and
complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions.
．We (Lumos Tech.) reserves the right to change the specifications
described herein at anytime without prior notice.
．No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted,transcribed, stored
in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any Lumos
Technology Co., Ltd.
Trademark Acknowledgments
．Canon、IXUS、IXY、PowerShot are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of CANON Inc in Taiwan and/or other countries.
．X-Loupe®is a registered trademark of Lumos Technology Co., Ltd. You
are not authorized to use such trademark and service marks for any
purpose unless you receive specific written permission from us (Lumos
Tech.) We reserve the trademark or other intellectual property rights.
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Precautions .............................................................................................................. 2
About “X-Loupe® MightyGetter (MGP4_PLUS)” .......................................... 4
Components ................................................................................................. 5
Light Source .................................................................................................... 7
Product Assembly....................................................................................... 8
1 Mounting the lens on Module .......................................................................... 8
2 Mounting the Module with Camera .................................................................. 9
3 Steps in positioning and bonding of L-Square Ruler ......................................10
4 Accessories instructions for use .................................................................... 12
Attention/Warning for the Battery Charging..........................................................13
Notice and Preparation for Micro-Photography................................................14
1 X-Loupe® Basic Setup before using ...............................................................14
2 Camera Setup before using / while using for Micro-Photography ....................15
Adjusting the White Balance ..................................................................................19
Troubleshooting & Storage ....................................................................................22
Unpacking
Before using
Test-Shooting
Upon receiving the product package, please check for every
item, if there is a shortage or merchandise damaged during
shipping, please contact your local distributor ASAP.
Please ensure that you read and understand the safety
precautions. Please refer to product introduction to prevent
product damaged due to mishandling.
Before taking pictures of any important subject, please do the
test-shooting to make sure the X-Loupe® is perfectly normal
without any damage caused by shipping. In case of any problem,
please contact your local distributor immediately
Contents
【Attention】

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X-Loupe® is protected by the following patents:(up to 2014/12)
In the interest of continually improving products, Lumos Tech. reserves the right to update
or modify information contained in this manual without prior notice.
Product image of this manual is for reference only and actual product appearance may vary.
WARNINGS CAUTION
Please ensure that you read and understand the safety
precautions before using.
After Reading, Keep the User Guide Handy for Future Reference
Precautions
To avoid the re, electric shocks, or result in a body severe injury, please obey the
following instructions.
If potential hazards are not eliminated, it may result in body injury, property/ nancial
loss, and the malfunction of the product. The following instructions are also applied to
the warning of unsafe operation.
1. Avoid strong impacts or shocks of the equipment. Be careful NOT bump or push
strongly on the lens. Do not touch the LED inside the Lens.
2. Do NOT use, place or store the equipment in a place with strong sunlight or high
temperature.
3. Avoid using the equipment under the airtight or airless condition; otherwise, it may
result in short circuit, overheating, explosion, re, burns, or other accidents. High
temperature could deform the sharp of casing.
4. If not using the equipment for a long period of time, please remove the battery from
the equipment and the battery charger, then store them in a safe place. Improper
usage of the battery could make the battery exhausted in a short time.
5. Use the included charger to charge the battery. Do not charge the battery with
other branded chargers; otherwise, product breakdown, overheating, re, electric
shock, or body injuries might occur.
6. Before you move the equipment rapidly from a cold place to a hot place, please
place the equipment inside a sealed plastic bag to allow its gradual adaptation with
the ambient temperature. As well as avoid the water condensation which cause the
mechanical problems. Moving the equipment rapidly from cold to hot temperatures
may cause condensation (water droplet) to form in the inside or on the surface of
the equipment.
1. Keep X-loupe® and its accessories away from children and infants.Contact a doctor
if any dangerous situation occurs.
2. Do not aim this product at the Sun or blazed light sources.
Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the image sensor of camera (CCD.)
3. Keep X-Loupe® away from water or other liquids. The usage of damped or drowned
X-Loupe® could result in re or electric shock. Immediately turn off the power of
X-Loupe® and remove the battery.
4. Keep X-Loupe® away from the heat source, and avoid its exposure to the direct
ame or heat.
5. Do NOT disassemble, alter, or apply heat to the battery. Avoid any severe impacts
which could damage the protective casing of the battery.
6. In case of any contact to the leaked substances from the battery, immediately ush
the contacted skin, face, or cloth with large amount of water and ask for medical
assistance.
7. To avoid the re, explosion, or result in a body injury, please keep battery terminals
away from metal or magnetic materials.
8. Before you discard a battery, please use the insulation tape to cover battery
terminals to avoid direct contact with other object. Contact with metal or magnetic
materials in waste container may result in re, explosions, or body injury. Please
recycle when possible.
9. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LED LIGHT ! This product equipped high-brightness
LEDs, the visible and invisible radiation can damage your eyes. Never Stare Into
the Light and DO NOT AIM THE LIGHT AT PEOPLE! Keep the product away from
children!
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About “X-Loupe® MightyGetter (MGP4_PLUS)” Components
Thank you for your purchase of X-Loupe® MightyGetter ( MGP4_PLUS) to take
Latent Print /ngerprints.
This trailblazing tool is with built-in Dual LED Ring light in lens, sustained and stable
high-brightness for feature, it provides the xed working distance of shooting which
efciently makes the size of ngerprint taken normalized, the way of ling photos as
required to be archived in the database is easier than before, therefore enhance the
le quality control. Device interface is simple, setup only need a few seconds to be
done, and easy to operate. Besides the <White + Blue> light sources, other custom-
made light source is available.
MGP4_PLUS is now compatible with Canon PowerShot D10 & GLPH 100HS.
This manual was written to help you enjoy using with your MGP4. Read this manual
thoroughly before using, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.
Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
For more information or downloading this user guide, please visit our website at
http://www.x-loupe com.tw. Please read the copyright declaration prior to the usage
of any part of the content in this booklet.
Interchangeable 30X Object Lens for Latent print / Fingerprint Capture
Front of Module
Pogo pin
(female)
<Without Lens>
Mount adapter
On (Red dot) / Off switch
Structure prole of X-Loupe® MGP4_PLUS《Camera not included》
MGP4 Module
Objective Lens
Digital Still Camera

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

Components Light Source
L-Square Ruler sticker
Battery Cassette
With the ruler-side inward.
(see page 10 for function
and operating.)
<Tips>
The two illumination positions make the lights are perpendicular to one another.
While the object surface is reective, switch to (Side), do not use the (Core).
Slide Switches
shiny surface
shiny surface
Core
Lighting Switch
Side
Side
2. Lighting position:
Core - Parallel lighting from inner
Side - Focus lighting from side
1. Lighting source:
W - White light
F - Functional light
Back of Module
Protection Filter
See last page supplement for
mounting and removing.

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Product Assembly
2 Mounting the Module with Camera
(1) Align the red positioning mount dot on the mount ring (at the real of module) with
the red dot above the camera mount.(g. 1)
(2) Attach module to camera and turn 30 degrees clockwise, until both bodies are
completely stable union.(g. 2)
(3) Turn on the camera and module power. The image will appear on LCD screen
indicate the handling is correct. If the lens barrel can not extend properly, or
error code shows on camera monitor, please refer to the troubleshooting section
of this manual ; If unable to solve, please immediately contact your distributor for
assistance, do not try to modify X-Loupe® product by yourself in any way.
UNLOCK
LOCK
Turn 30 degrees clockwise
Red Dot
1
2
(1) Get the lens and align the pogo pin -3 pin male header and 3 bolts on the rear
of lens- A , into the pogo pin female header and 3 notchs- B on lens mount of
module (g. 1), then attach the lens to module.
(2) Rotate the lens spiral tooth clockwise until it is tight. But do not over-tighten!
(3) Open the battery cover on the button ( press C and to slide the battery cover in
the direction indicated by the arrow,) and ll in fully-charged Canon NB-4L Li-ion
battery.(g. 2)
Caution: NB-4L Li-ion battery charging 4 hrs for the rst time; 1.5 hours for
general usage.
(4) Turn on X-Loupe® module power. It will light up if handling is correct.
1 Mounting the lens on Module
Pogo pin (male)
Power
Battery Insert

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3 Steps in positioning and bonding of L-Square Ruler
(1) Have the lens cleaning cloth
placed on the table (to avoid
a rub of camera LCD screen),
then set the assembled nished
MGP4_PLUS upright on; the
way holding camera as shown in
Figure 1.
(2) Make sure the light setting
switched on W & Core.(Figure 2)
(3) Face the ruler side of the sticker
(still keep the plastic lm), and
then place it tted into the groove
of lens top.
(4) With left hand hold the front of lens
to keep the sticker position while
make the lens barrel with camara
body forward lay down at on the
table as shown in Figure 3.
(5) Turn on both power of Camera and
Module; the image will appear on
LCD screen as shown in Figure 3.
Move the zoom lever (at the upper
right of camera) toward , till
the image is enlarged as shown in
Figure 4.
gure 3
gure 4
Oblique Image Rectication
If the image of L-Square Ruler
is slanted, with the left point nger
to hook into the Ruler while adjust
the image. (The scale line of ruler
should along the edge parallel to
frame of screen).
(6) Once the L-ruler is close to the screen frame which look like a double- L, with left
hand to x the position while re-erect the lens barrel as shown in Figure 5.
(7) Make pencil marks across the edges of L-ruler and lens so that can be replaced
at this position (shown as gure 5, upper right);
(8) Then tack out L-ruler sticker, remove the plastic cover now, once again align the
marks while replace it into the groove, then gently press the adhesive edge for
xed.
gure 5
gure 1
gure 2
Power

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4 Accessories instructions for use
The following items, except 2 is recommended to be used, others for your choice
whether to use, does not affect the overall function of MGP4_PLUS.
Items Usage
Lens Cover Strap
For the lens cover stay with the camera to prevent loss.
► Attach the long loop end of strap to camera strap post,
and connect the other end with the hook on lens cover.
Disposable Contact Ring
＊【Notice】Need to be tted around the rim of the lens front
to get the best working distance;
Have a replacement after contact with surface that have
been soiled with blood or other body uids.
L-Square Ruler Sticker To meet the image measuring requirement.(see P10)
Switch Dustproof Cover Prevent dust from getting into the switch.
Attention/Warning for the Battery Charging
Please use the included charger to charge the battery
and go by following steps to charge the battery
(1) Align the ▲marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it
in 1 and down 2 .
(2) Plug the battery charger into the power outlet, or attach the power cord to the
battery charger and plug it into a power outlet then the Charging Signal will
light on.
- Steady Red: charging; Steady Green: charging completed
- Alternate Red and Green: battery malfunction
(3) If the Charging Signal does not light on after plug in the battery charger, please
check the following:
a Battery loose from the battery charger?
b Does the power outlet switch ON?
c Check other factors which might affect the power supply of the outlet.
d Ask the expert for help to check the power outlet, or change another one to
try again.
(4) After full charge, remove the battery from charger. Do not leave a fully charged
battery connected to a charger, since overcharging may shorten its lifetime.
Unplug the charger from the electrical plug when not in use.
(5) DO NOT use the battery charger in humid circumstances.
(6) DO NOT dispose of batteries in a re as they may explode. Batteries may also
explode if damaged. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations.
Please recycle when possible.
DO NOT dispose as household waste.
Follow the direction
to ll in battery

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Notice and Preparation for Micro-Photography
1 X-Loupe® Basic Setup before using
After assembling, do the following check procedures before shooting.
(1) Loaded and ready the battery and memory card into the camera.
(2) Select the lens as desired and assemble it onto the X-Loupe® module.
(3) Turn on X-Loupe® and camera. The camera lens should stretch out, and there
will be image circle observed on the LCD monitor (Shown at left ), and it’s normal.
Then you have to adjust the camera to its maximum optical value, (refer to next
page "Camara Setup before using", to start digital zoom), and this will be the
standard optical zoom value for operating X-Loupe®.
(4) Remember to turn OFF the camera ash whenever you are using X-Loupe® .
How to choose a proper magnication lens?
◎Field of View: The larger magnication, the smaller eld of view,
and vice versa.
◎Depth of Focus: The larger magnication, the smaller depth of
focus, and vice versa
◎Moving Speed of the object: The faster object is moving, and
the objective lens with smaller magnication should be used in order
to obtain clear pictures. It is useful while taking picture for a living
thing such as insects and the earthworm.
4.0X
All the settings of camera collocated with the X-Loupe® have been altered to meet
the micro-photography prior to its shipping. Afterward, if there’s any setting changed,
please refer to the following setting list.
(1) Adjust the zoom to its maximum optical value for micro-photography.
(2) Manual Mode is required for micro-photography. Do Not use Macro / Innity Shot
Mode.
(3) Set the Exposure Compensation to zero.
(4) Set the White Balance to Day Light Mode while using the Light Source of X-Loupe®.
(5) Set the Tone of an Image to Vivid.
(6) Set the Metering System to Evaluative.
(7) Turn OFF the ash for micro-photography.
2 Camera Setup before using / while using for Micro-Photography

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Notice and Preparation for Micro-Photography
(3) Press the MENU button. There are menu
items ( / ) organized under tabs.
Set the mode switch to and the camera
is in P mode. Then follow the function
setting below.
Tips:
*1. For inspection purpose, the bigger digital zoom you use the less picture quality you
get. However, it helps user to view the subject in an easy way. For micro-photography
purpose, suggest using optical zoom only in order to have better picture quality, and
check the le with larger magnication on the LCD monitor.
*2. If the【AF Frame】is in【Center】, it will not appear magnied if the camera cannot
focus.
The Setting based on Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS/
IXY Digital 210 F is for reference and revision, and other type as well
(1) Move the zoom lever toward , the sign of
4X for its maximum optical value should show
up on LCD monitor.
(2) Set the mode switch to . After pressing
the button, press the buttons to
choose P; then press to set the P Mode
as the Manual Mode (Refer to Camera User
Guide p.64)
Exposure Compensation

Macro

Display

Flash

Settings Instruction

Adjusting the Brightness - Enter Exposure Compensation mode.press the
button; press the , set to ±0, then press the button.
(Camera User Guide Page.85)
Press the button ,choose , then press to turn the Flash off.
<Notice> It’s likely to turn the ash back on by careless touch!
Do Not start the Macro shot Mode.
Switching the Display-You can also switch the display by pressing the button
while the image displays right after shooting
MENU Suggestion
setting MENU Suggestion setting
AF Frame Center i-Contrast Off
AF Frame Size Normal Review 2 sec.
Digital Zoom Standard *1 Review Info Off
Magnifying the Focal Point On*2 Blink Detection Off
AF-Point Zoom Off Grid Lines Off
AF-assist Beam Off IS Mode Continuous
Flash Setting ――

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Due to the default setting in White Balance
(WB) of Canon camera has been altered to
meet the micro-photography requirement prior
to its shipping, but it also can be adjusted to
the function of 【Custom White Balance】,
to match the need of the light source at the
shooting location. (See the camera CANON
IXUS 115HS user guide page 86.)
1.Get one white paper in the front of the
lens for reference of Custom WB.
2.After pressing the button of camera,
press the buttons to choose ,
then press the button again.
3.Press the buttons to choose ,
then press the button again for
setting done.
4.Make lens approach the white paper
enables it to be lled in the screen.
And press MENU button; the tint on the
screen will change when WB new data
is set.
<Note> It is useless to adjust WB while
the light source is in the mode of
Blue, UV, or using the lens lter.
It’s another way for Manually Correcting the WB if there’s no plain, white colored
subject could be entirely lled in the screen.
Adjusting the White Balance
(4) Press the button. the screen will display the 【Main Diagram】of functions
settings, press the ► button go to next options screen, according to【Sub
diagram】as follows to choose shooting condition.
FUNC.
SET
*3. Changing the ISO Speed
Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be an increased
chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions. Raising the ISO speed will result
in a faster shutter speed, reducing camera shake and letting the ash reach greater
distances to the subject. The images, however, will appear coarse.
<Hint > Get the setting on ISO 100/200, not over ISO 400 for micro-shooting.
*4. Using the Self-Timer
To reduce the inuence of vibration during shooting, please use Self-Timer for better
performance (refer to PowerShot 110HS User Guide Page 58.)
*5. Single shooting is the default setting. In a circumstance where stable posture is hard
to maintain, or the subject is moving or trembling, please choose Continuous Shooting
Mode to take more pictures for getting better results.
*6. The aspect ratio is same as the screen for this camera. The digital zoom (Camera
Manual P.55) is only available in .
Tips:
Main
Icon Item
Light Mtetering
My Color
White Balance
ISO Speed
Rec. Mode
Self-Timer
Drive Mode
Still Image Aspect Ratio
Recording Pixels
Compression
Image Quality (Movies)
Sub-diagram
Icon Item
Center Weighted Avg
Vivid
Day Light
Auto*3
Program
Self-Timer Off*4
Single Shot*5
Still Image Aspect Ratio*6
12M 4000X3000
Fine
1920X1080

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★Basic Getting Started Tips for Beginning Player
(1) Hands in proper way to grip device
(2) One-handed operation for shooting
Sitting on the chair as much as
possible, and prop elbows on the
table top to hold steady. Grip the
object lens with Left hand thumb and
index nger; slightly move around
the camera up and down to reach
the best working distance; First press
the shutter button lightly (halfway) to
focus, then press fully (all the way) to
take the shot.
Sitting on the chair as much as possible,
and prop elbows on the table top to hold
steady. Holding the object with left hand
(gure 2) or put it on the table, then
holding camera with right hand and put
the index nger on the shutter button for
ready; Since the shot is being taken,
while suspend breath to avoid hand
vibration.
gure 1
gure 2
(3) Take the pictures with the stand
For the long time or steady shooting, use X-Loupe®
series stand for doing up-and-down ne-tuning of
focusing. Mount the X-loupe® on the stand and set
the object on the stage then ready for shooting.
An alternative is to use the camera's self-timer
(for this part of setting, please refer to the camera
manual); just to set a short-time shutter and start,
then move right away from the camera, or presses
it with a wired remote; these tips will reduce hand-
shake and blur images.
※How To Focus?
Center the subject you want in focus and press the shutter button halfway.
If the camera cannot focus, the AF frame will appear yellow. Slightly
change the focus ranges (the distance range from your subject) till the AF
Frame turns green, then press the shutter fully.
gure 3

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Troubleshooting
(1) About the troubleshooting of camera, please refer to the Camera User Guide.
(2) The built-in LED of lens barrel is not bright
(3) Error code shown on camera display- the lens barrel of camera can not stretch out
or retract
(4) Could not see the full eld of view on the camera monitor
(5) Out of Focus
a. Check the battery power.
b. Disassemble the lens and assemble it back to the module again. Make sure
that the assembling of the lens and module is correct.
c. Check the brightness index of module lighting is not set to zero. If it is, set
back to “entire bright” or the suitable brightness.
a. Turn off the camera power to make the lens retract. Disassemble camera
from the X-Loupe® module, and turn on the power of the camera again.
The lens of the camera should be able to stretch out.
b. If the problem is not solved, contact your local distributor; never try to x the
camera lens by force because it might void the warranty.
a. Adjust the Zoom of camera to Maximum so that the full eld of view can be
obtained.
b. Check the camera lens and make sure that the lens is able to stretch out and
Zoom Function is working.
a. Adjust the direction or posture while shooting.
b. Press the shutter halfway and adjust the distance between the subject and
lens to reach the best focus.
c. X-Loupe® is a contact-based digital microscope; therefore, do not take the
picture out of its short working distance.
Troubleshooting & Storage
(6) The battery is fully charged, but lasts for shorter and shorter time:
The lithium battery can only be recharged for certain amount of times, but it will
eventually wear out. Please purchase a new battery from your local distributor.
(7) Hardware malfunctions such as slipped power switch or fatigue pin :
Please contact your local distributor.
(8) Whether setting has been varied? (refer to P.14 & 15 of this manual)
And the changes in setting may lead to the function of micro photography is
ineffectual.
How to keep X-Loupe®
(1) It is advised to use X-Loupe® in a moisture-free environment and keep away from
water.
(2) Keep X-Loupe® in the dry environment such as a dry box, and get some
desiccants inside the storage case/ box.
(3) If you purchased the optional “X-Loupe® specialized carrying case”, just put
it back into the carrying case after using, and get some desiccants inside if
necessary.

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‧Supplement for Page 7
Protection Filter (for Blue Light)
The magnetic slot-in lter is easy and quickly for you to drop it into the holder.
Subtract the lter, as show, hold the barrel then quickly, vigorously but
carefully to smack the barrel onto another palm, so that the lter will drop out.
Keep the lter in a proper place while Not In Use.

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MEMO

Conceiver series
In case of any question, please contact your
X-Loupe®distributor, or e-mail：[email protected]
MPG4_PLUS User Guide
Disclaimer
．Thank you for using this product. While every effort has been made to
ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and
complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions.
．We (Lumos Tech.) reserves the right to change the specifications
described herein at anytime without prior notice.
．No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted,transcribed, stored
in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any Lumos
Technology Co., Ltd.
Trademark Acknowledgments
．Canon、IXUS、IXY、PowerShot are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of CANON Inc in Taiwan and/or other countries.
．X-Loupe®is a registered trademark of Lumos Technology Co., Ltd. You
are not authorized to use such trademark and service marks for any
purpose unless you receive specific written permission from us (Lumos
Tech.) We reserve the trademark or other intellectual property rights.
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