ClearOne comm 910-171-101-PAL User Manual

FlexCam iCam

®

Installation & Operation Manual

ClearOne Communications, Inc. ~ 1825 Research Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84119 ~ tel [phone] ~ fax [phone]

FlexCam iCam — Introduction

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FlexCam iCam — Table of Contents

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The FlexCam iCam®is a video-only, entry-level presentation camera suitable for a variety of
classroom activities.This innovative camera is perfect for presenting objects, sharing images
and displaying student work or pages from a textbook. The camera easily connects to a
microscope using the included microscope couplers, allowing class-wide display of
microscopic images.

Services and support

If you need additional information on how to install, set up or operate your FlexCam iCam,
please contact us. We welcome and encourage your comments so we can continue to improve
our products and better meet your needs.

Product returns

All product returns require a return authorization (RA) number. Please contact ClearOne
Technical Support before attempting to return your product. Make sure you return all the
items that shipped with your product and include a brief description of how the product was
being used when the problem occurred.

Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760

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FlexCam iCam®Installation and Operation Manual

ClearOne Part No. 800-171-103 January 2004 (Rev. 1.0)

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Table of Contents Introduction

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Services and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Product returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Important safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Handling the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Operating and storage conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

FlexCam iCam application examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Making Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

To connect to a TV,VCR or projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

To connect to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

To view images on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

To record images on a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

To view images on a LCD projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

To use the microscope couplers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

To attach the microscope adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

FCC Part 15/ICES-003 Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760

FlexCam iCam — Introduction

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Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760

Unpacking

Carefully remove the FlexCam iCam unit, cables and power supply from the packaging.
Ensure that you received the following parts:

ClearOne is not responsible for product damage incurred during shipment.You must make

claims directly with the carrier. Inspect your shipment carefully for obvious signs of

damage. If the shipment appears damaged, retain the original boxes and packing material for

inspection by the carrier. Contact your carrier immediately.

Important safeguards

Before operating the FlexCam iCam, please read the entire manual thoroughly.The FlexCam
iCam was designed, built and tested for use indoors.The use of a power supply other than the
one provided or outdoor operation has not been tested and could damage the camera or
peripheral equipment and/or create a potentially unsafe operating condition.

• Do not operate the FlexCam iCam if the power cord is damaged or if the camera has been
dropped or damaged. A qualified service technician must examine the FlexCam iCam
before operating.

• Position the cord so that it will not be tripped over, pulled on or come into contact with hot
surfaces.

• Always unplug the FlexCam iCam from the electrical outlet before cleaning or servicing.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse in water or other liquid.

Use only the power supply provided with the FlexCam iCam. Use of any unauthorized power
supply will void any and all warranties.

Handling the camera

• All ClearOne cameras are for indoor use only.

• Do not use cameras next to food or beverages. Cameras have been tested and approved for
use in chemistry labs. However, be very careful not to spill liquid or dry chemicals or
solvents on the camera.

• Do not use cameras right next to working TVs, radios, motors, transformers or magnetic
fields.

• Avoid touching the lens.To clear any dust, blow pressurized air onto the lens. For
accidental smears or smudges, wipe carefully with a lens cleaning cloth.

• Clean exterior of camera by wiping with a clean, damp cloth; do not use any abrasive
chemicals.

• Use both hands whenever adjusting the neck of the camera; this will avoid any unnecessary
strain on the camera’s base and will keep the camera from tipping over unexpectedly.

• Do not attempt to take the camera apart. There are no user-serviceable components inside.

• Do not direct the lens of the camera toward the sun. This may damage the camera.

Operating and storage conditions

Do not store or operate the camera under the following conditions:

• Outdoors or connected to outdoor or auxiliary power sources.

• In environments with high humidity.

• In inclement weather.

• Under severe vibration.

Figure 1. FlexCam iCam and accessories

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FlexCam iCam

Microscope Couplers
26 mm, 28 mm and
34 mm

Plug

S-video to composite adapter

12 VDC Power Supply

FlexCam iCam
Manual

12' S-video cable