Elmo L-1EX User Manual
PART NAMES
AND
FUNCTIONS
SETTING UP STORING
OPERATION
PROCEDURE
VARIOUS
FUNCTIONS
AND
OPERATIONS
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS
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Document Camera
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Please read this instruction manual carefully
before using this product and keep it for future
reference.
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Follow these guidelines to use the product safely.
These "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" indicate important points that
should be followed to use this product safely and correctly and prevent
damage to the product or other property and injury to you and others.
Re ad care fully befo re oper ating the prod uct and re tain for futur e
reference.
Read the manual after making sure that you understand the meaning of
the following displays and symbols.
Warning
This symbol indicates information that,
if ig nored , could poss ibly res ult in
serious personal injury or even death
due to incorrect handling.
Attention
This symbol indicates information that,
if ignored, could possibly re s ul t in
personal injury or damage to property
due to incorrect handling.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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Symbols Used in this Manual
Name: Caution
Meaning:Indicates that the user must, without fail, pay careful attention
to any sentences or illustrations marked with a Caution
symbol.
Name: Prohibited
Meaning: Indicates that the user must pay careful attention to any
sentences or illustrations marked with a Prohibited (do not
do) symbol.
Name: Do not use in a bathroom or shower cubicle
Meaning: Indicates that using the product in a bathroom or shower
cubicle could result in injuries through a fire or electric
shock, and is strictly prohibited.
Name: Do not touch
Meaning: Indicates that touching the area could result in injuries
through electric shock, and is strictly prohibited.
Meaning: Do not disassemble
Meaning: Indicates that disassembling the product could result in
injuries through electric shock, and is strictly prohibited.
Name: Compulsory
Meaning: Indicates that the user must pay careful attention to any
sentences or illustrations marked with a Compulsory (must
do) symbol.
Name: Unplug the power plug and the AC adapter
Meaning: Indicates that the user must unplug the AC adapter.
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Warning
If for any reason smoke comes out of the product, or you notice any
unusual odors or sounds, immediately turn off the power switch on the
product and then unplug the power plug and AC adapter.
Continuing to use the product while it is operating unusually could result
in a fire or electric shock. Check that smoke is no longer coming out of
the product, and then contact your local dealer to request maintenance.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
If for any reason liquid is spilled into the product, immediately turn off the
power switch on the product and then unplug the power plug and AC
adapter.
Contact your local dealer immediately. Continuing to use the product in
this condition could result in a fire or electric shock.
If for any reason foreign objects enter the product, immediately turn off
the power switch on the product and then unplug the power plug and AC
adapter.
Contact your local dealer immediately. Continuing to use the product in
this condition could result in a fire or electric shock.
(Be extra careful if there are children in the area when using the product.
If f o r any rea son th ere is a bre akdo wn ca usin g no im ages t o be
projected, turn off the power switch on the product and then unplug the
power plug and AC adapter.
Then contact your local dealer to request maintenance. Continuing to
use the product in this condition could result in a fire or electric shock.
If for any reason the product is dropped or the cabinet is damaged, turn
off the power switch on the product and then unplug the power plug
and AC adapter. Then contact your local dealer. Continuing to use the
product in this condition could result in a fire or electric shock.
If the power plug or AC adapter cord is damaged (e.g. if the inside of
the cord is exposed or broken), contact your local dealer and request a
replacement.
Continuing to use the product in this condition could result in a fire or
electric shock.
Do not remove the back panel, cabinet, or cover from this product.
Doing so may expose you to dangerous voltage and could result in
electric shock.
Contact your local dealer for any internal inspections, maintenance, or
repair.
Do not remodel this device.
This could result in a fire or electric shock.
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Warning
Do not place this product on an uneven surface of unstable stand.It
could fall or topple over and result in an injury.
Do not place any heavy objects on the power plug or AC adapter, and
do not place this product on top of the cord.
The cord could be damaged and result in a fire or electric shock. (If the
cord is covered by a carpet, there are times when you may not notice
that a heavy object has been placed on the cord.)
Do not damage, process, pinch, twist, pull, or heat the power plug or AC
adapter.
The cord could be damaged and result in a fire or electric shock.
Do not touch the product, connector cable, power plug, or AC adapter
during a thunder storm. This could result in an electric shock.
Be sure to use the power plug or AC adapter supplied with the product.
This could result in a fire or electric shock.
Do not spill water or insert any foreign objects into this product.
This could result in a fire or electric shock. Pay particular attention when
using the product in rainy weather, during a snowfall, on the coast, or on
a water front.
Do not use in a bathroom or shower cubicle.
This could result in a fire or electric shock.
If there is dust on the prongs of the power plug or the connector surface,
turn off the power switch on the product, unplug the power plug, and
then remove the dust.
The drop in insulation for the power plug could result in a fire.
Keep batteries out of children's reach as there is a danger they could be
swallowed.
If a battery is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately as this could
result in suffocation or an obstacle to digestion etc.
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Attention
Whenever moving the product, turn off the power switch on the product
and then unplug the power plug and AC adapter. Move after checking
that the external connection cord is disconnected. Otherwise, the cord
could be damaged and result in a fire or electric shock.
For safety reasons, if this product is not used for a long time, be sure to
unplug the power plug and the AC adapter.
Otherwise, it could result in a fire.
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug or AC adapter with wet
hands.
Failure to do so could result in an electric shock.
Do not place the product in a damp or dusty location.
This could result in a fire or electric shock.
Make sure the power plug is securely inserted into the socket.
If it is not inserted correctly, it could generate excess heat and dust
could enter which could result in a fire.
Also, touching a prong of the power plug could result in electric shock.
Do not disconnect the power plug or AC adapter by pulling the cord.
Otherwise, the cord could be damaged and result in a fire or electric
shock.
Disconnect by pulling the power plug or AC adapter.
If the product is placed on a stand with casters, make sure the caster's
brakes are on. It could result in an injury if it moves and falls.
Do not place the product in a location where it could be exposed to
smoke, steam, or water droplets such as on a kitchen counter or near a
humidifier.This could result in a fire or electric shock.
Do not sit on, or place any heavy objects on, this product. Be extra
careful if there are any small children in the area when using the product.
It could result in an injury if it breaks.
Do not place the power plug or AC adapter cables next to a heater.
The cord covering could melt and result in a fire or electric shock.
The power plug is loose in the socket, even when it is fully inserted.
Ex c ess he a t coul d be gene r ated an d res u lt in a fi re. Re quest a
replacement socket from your local dealer or electrical appliance store.
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BEFORE YOU USE
n B e sur e to us e t h e pow e r c o rd app l ic ab le to yo u r loc a l p o w er
specifications. If the product was sold in Japan, use the AC adapter sold
with the product with 100 VAC and 50 or 60 Hz.
n W
hen storing the product, do not leave it under direct sunlight or by
heaters.
n
It may be discolored, deformed, or damaged.
n Do not place this product in any humid, dusty, salt bearing wind, or
vibrating locations.
Use it under the following environmental conditions:
Temperature: 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F)
Humidity:
30% - 85% (No condensation)
n Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.
Do not use any volatile solvent such as thinner or benzene.
n Do not point the camera lens directly at the sun. It may be damaged and
you may not be able to take pictures.
n
Luminescent and Black Spots
There may be some pix e l s that do not properly operate due to
th e use of CMOS Area Imag e Sen s ors made- u p of man y pix els.
Though luminescent or black spots may be found on the screen, it is a
phenomenon peculiar to the CMOS Area Image Sensors and is not a
malfunction.
n F
ol low the guid elines bel ow to pre vent the uni t from droppi ng or
overturning.
•
Use the product on a stable base, desk, or table. Do not place the
product on an unstable base or slanted location.
• Place or wire the unit to prevent the AC adapter cord or video cable
from pulling.
n Carry the product by holding the lower part of the main unit in both
hands. Never hold the product by the column or the camera head.
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n Pay careful attention when using (including setting-up and storing) or
transferring the product to prevent the camera head from receiving any
shocks.
n Do
not bring any magnetic media such as FDs, magnetic cards, magnetic
tapes, prepaid cards, MOs, or MDs near to the magnetic sheet. The data
on the recorded media could be corrupted.
n W
hen a magnetic sheet is brought close to a cathode ray tube (Braun
tube), a speaker, a CD-player, a DVD player, or a cellular phone, etc.,
normal operation may be interrupted or failure may occur.
n Do
not look directly into the LED light. If you look directly into it at point-
blank range, your eyes may be injured.
n Transfer
the data from the SD card onto a device such as a PC to save
a backup copy. Malfunction of the product or repairs to it may cause the
data saved in the SD card to be deleted.
n If
this product is used for longer than the warranty period, its performance
and quality may deteriorate due to the lifetime of its parts. To purchase
replacement parts, consult the dealer from whom you purchased this
product or our branch/office near your location.
n Battery precautions:
If
this product is not going to be used for a long time, take the batteries
out of the remote control.
Do not use rechargeable batteries (e.g., Ni-Cd (NiCad batteries)).
Do not use new and old batteries or batteries of different types together.
Do not try to recharge or short-circuit the batteries.
W
hen disposing of used batteries, follow the instructions of your local
government.
I
nsert from one side and pay particular attention to the polarity (+/-
directions).
Be sure to use AAA batteries.
n If
any liquid from a battery leaks onto your skin or clothes, flush the area
with clean water immediately. If it gets into your eye, flush immediately
with clean water and then contact a doctor.
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CONTENTS
PART NAMES
AND
FUNCTIONS
SETTING UP STORING
OPERATION
PROCEDURE
VARIOUS
FUNCTIONS
AND
OPERATIONS
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS
English
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................2
BEFORE YOU USE ......................................................................................... 7
Contents ........................................................................................................9
1.PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ..................................................11
PART NAMES ................................................................................................11
Appearance ................................................................................................11
Functions .........................................................................................................12
Operating Panel ........................................................................................12
Rear panel ...................................................................................................14
Side panel ...................................................................................................15
Remote Control .........................................................................................16
Functions ....................................................................................................17
OSD (On Screen Display) ..........................................................................19
Camera Mode OSD Menu......................................................................21
SD Mode OSD Menu ...............................................................................25
SD ..................................................................................................................26
2. SETTING UP .......................................................................................28
Setting Up .......................................................................................................28
Connecting the AC adapter and Video cable .....................................30
3. STORING ...............................................................................................32
Storing ..............................................................................................................32
4. OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................................................. 34
Presentation using printed materials, etc. .........................................34
Presentation using printed materials, etc. ........................................35
(Using the stage) .........................................................................................35
Presentation using an SD card (commercially-available) .............. 36
Transferring images from the SD card to a USB-connected PC
.........40
Presentation using the supplied software with a USB-connected PC
.........42
Presentation using a Microscope ..........................................................43
Presentation using a Microscope (Installing the attachment supplied)
......45
Shooting a 3-D object ................................................................................47
Shooting wall surface or distant view...................................................48
5. VARIOUS FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS .........................49
Zoom .................................................................................................................49
Focus ................................................................................................................50
Zoom Focus ...............................................................................................50
Manual focus .............................................................................................51
Zoom Sync Focus ....................................................................................51
Illumination lamp ...........................................................................................52
Adjusting the brightness ...........................................................................53
Automatic brightness adjustment ....................................................53
Manual brightness adjustment ...........................................................53
Image selection .............................................................................................54
White Balance ...............................................................................................55
How to use [Auto] ...................................................................................55
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PART NAMES
AND
FUNCTIONS
SETTING UP STORING
OPERATION
PROCEDURE
VARIOUS
FUNCTIONS
AND
OPERATIONS
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS
English
How to use [One-Push] .........................................................................55
How to use [Manual]...............................................................................55
Save/call settings .......................................................................................56
How to save settings .............................................................................56
How to call settings ...............................................................................57
Highlight Function ........................................................................................58
Highlight settings ..................................................................................58
Highlight operations ..............................................................................59
Mask Function ...............................................................................................60
Mask settings ..........................................................................................60
Mask operations .....................................................................................60
Scroll Function ..............................................................................................61
Digital zoom settings ............................................................................61
Scroll operations .....................................................................................61
PinP (Picture in Picture) Function..........................................................62
PinP operations .......................................................................................62
Using a Desktop Recorder (Optional) ...................................................63
Connecting the desktop recorder ......................................................63
Operating the desktop recorder by remote control .....................63
6.TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................................................64
Symptoms and Confirmation ....................................................................64
7.SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 66
General .............................................................................................................66
Main Camera ..................................................................................................66
Illumination Device .......................................................................................67
Supplied Accessories .................................................................................68
Contact details ........................................................................................68
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PART NAMES
AND
FUNCTIONS
English
(8)
(9)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(7)
(6)
(4)
(5)
No Name No Name
(1) Camera head (9) Side panel
P.15
(2) Illumination lamp switch (10) Magnetic sheet
P.35
(3) Zoom dial
P.49
(11) Stage
P.35
(4) AF Button
P.50
(12) Anti-glare sheet
P.35
(5) Camera column (13) Remote control
P.16
(6) Operating panel
P.12
(14)
Microscope attachment
P.45
(7) Stage positioning
P.35
(15)
Image Mate CD-ROM
(8) Rear panel
P.14
(10)
(11)
(12)
(15)
(13)
(14)
Front
PART NAMES
Rear
Appearance
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
1
12
PART NAMES
AND
FUNCTIONS
English
Functions
(1)
(2)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(11)(13)
(3)
(9)
(4)(5)(14)
(10)(12)
Operating Panel
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PART NAMES
AND
FUNCTIONS
English
Name Function Name Function
(1)
POWER
(POWER ON/OFF
standby status)
To turn the power
ON/OFF.
Power ON:
Blue lamp
Power OFF
standby status:
Red lamp
(7) Image
select
(SD mode)
To switch the output
image to images
stored on the SD
card.
The SD Mode LED
is illuminated in SD
Mode.
P.54
(2)
OSD
Procedure
P.19
MENU
To show/hide the
OSD menu.
The LEDs for operation buttons are
not lit during OSD
menu display.
P.19
(8)
(CAMERA)
To switch the output
image to camera
image.
The LED is illuminated
when camera image is
selected as the output
image.
P.54
(3)
(Direction)
To select an OSD
menu item.
(9)
(PC)
To switch the output
image to the image
input to RGB IN.
The LED is illuminated when RGB IN
image is selected as
the output image.
P.54
(4)
(Decision)
To decide the
OSD item.
(10)
Brightness
Adjust
To brighten the
camera image.
P.53
(5)
(Pause)
To pause the
camera image.
Press this button
again to unpause
the video.
(11)
To darken the
camera image.
P.53
(12)
SD
mode
operation
When SD single
is displayed, it
returns to the
previous image.
In 4 x 4 display, the
cursor for selecting
the image returns
to the previous
image.
(6)
(Image save)
To save the image on the SD
card.
P.37
(13)
When SD single is
displayed, it moves to
the following picture.
When 4
x
4 is displayed, the cursor for
selecting the image
moves to the following image.
(14)
Change between
SD image single
display and 4 x 4
display.
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PART NAMES
AND
FUNCTIONS
English
(1)
(7)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Name Function
(1) DC IN 12V
(Power Socket)
Plug-in for the AC adapter.
(2) RGB OUT
(Analog RGB
Output Terminal)
To output analog video signal to a projector, a PC monitor, or other RGB input device.
P.30
(3) RGB IN
(Analog RGB
Input Terminal)
To output the image input to this terminal when [PC] is
selected by Image select button.
P.30
(4) VIDEO OUT
(Composite
Video Output
Terminal)
To output images from the RCA pin-jack terminal to the
NTSC/PAL-system monitor (e.g., TV monitor).
P.31
(5) USB
(2.0 Compliant)
To transfer image or control the main unit using the software contained in the supplied Image Mate CD-ROM
by connecting with the PC.
P.42
(6) RESOLUTION
(Change Resolution Switch)
To change the resolution of the output analog image.
SXGA: 1280×1024
WXGA: 1280×800
XGA: 1024×768
(7) RECORDER
(Recorder Terminal)
Terminal to connect the optional desktop recorder via a
dedicated cable. By connecting to the desktop recorder, you can record camera images from this device.
Refer to the manual for the optional desktop recorder
for more details.
Rear panel
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PART NAMES
AND
FUNCTIONS
English
(1)(2) (3)
Name Function
(1)
(SD Card Slot)
To insert an SD card into the SD card slot.
Push the card again to remove the SD card.
(2) Security slot
(3) RGB/VIDEO Switch To change the output image to RGB or VIDEO.
• Factory setting: RGB
Side panel
N o t e
• Only one image can be output at a time; either [RGB OUT] or [VIDEO OUT]. ([RGB
OUT] and [VIDEO OUT] cannot be output simultaneously.
•
When the RGB/VIDEO switch is set to [VIDEO], the image input to [RGB IN] is not
output from [RGB OUT].
(Unable to operate the [PC] button on the main unit.
(Unable to r
ecord or playback from the optional desktop recorder.
• Enters [CAMERA] mode when the output is [RGB OUT] and [VIDEO] is set for [PC]
mode.
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PART NAMES
AND
FUNCTIONS
English
Remote Control
(1)
(2)
(5)
(6)
(12)
(11)
(14)
(17)
(16)
(18)
(6)
(4)
(3)
(10)
(13)
(15)
(7)(8)(9)
N o t e
• When setting the batteries, remove the battery case cover by pushing the [ ] mark
in the arrow direction on the back side of the remote control, and set 2 AAA batteries
in the case.
•
Insert from one side and pay particular attention to the polarity (+ / - directions).
• Do not use new and old batteries or batteries of different types together.
• Be sure to use AAA batteries.
• Replace the batteries with new ones at least once a year.
• Use the supplied batteries for an initial operation check. The operating life is not
guaranteed.
Warning
Because there is a ch a n c e that
small batteries could be ingested,
be su re to keep th em out of the
re a ch of chi l dr en. If a ba tt e ry
is sw a l lo we d, co n su lt a doc t o r
immediately as this could result
in suf focation or an obsta cle to
digestion etc.
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PART NAMES
AND
FUNCTIONS
English
Functions
Name Function Name Function
(1)
(POWER ON/OFF
standby status)
To turn the power
ON/OFF.
(8) SD
Mode
operations
Change between SD
image single display
and 4 x 4 display. *2
(2)
ZOOM
(TELE)
To tele zoom.
P.49
(9)
Recorder
Mode
operations
To decide the OSD
cursor for the recorder.
(3)
(WIDE)
To wide zoom.
P.49
(10)
(Highlight)
To highlight part of
the image displayed.
*1
(4)
BRIGHT
NESS
(Brightness
adjust)
(Bright)
To brighten the camera image.
P.53
(11)
(Mask)
To mask an area of
the output image. *1
(5)
(Dark)
To darken the camera image.
P.53
(12)
(Scroll)
To enlarge the image
currently displayed
and move up, down,
left, and right. *1
(6)
SD mode/
highlight/
mask/
scroll
operations
(Direction)
To move forward/
backward through the
images saved in SD
mode.
Moves the highlight
section in highlight
mode, moves the
mask section in mask
mode, and moves the
displayed image in
scroll mode.
Moves the small
screen during PinP.
To decide the OSD
cursor for the recorder
in Recorder Mode.
(13)
(SD mode)
To switch the output
image to SD mode.
P.54
(14)
PC
To switch the output
image to the image
input to RGB IN.
P.54
(15)
(Capture)
To save the image
on the SD card.
P.37
(16)
(Recorder)
To operate an
optional desktop
recorder. *3
(7)
AF
(Auto Focus)
To automatically
focus the camera.
P.50
(17)
PinP
(Picture in Picture)
To display a still image as a small picture
while displaying a
camera image.
(18)
Back
To return the output
image to camera image.
N o t e
*1 This function can only be operated while displaying camera mode/SD mode.
(Cannot be operated in conjunction with other functions.)
*2 This function can only be operated while displaying SD mode.
*3 Cannot be operated when the desktop recorder is not connected.
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PART NAMES
AND
FUNCTIONS
English
Remote control reception
Point the transmission unit of the remote control at the sensor unit located on the front of
the camera main unit, press the operation button for the intended operation, and operate
the camera main unit accordingly.
Receivable Range
Distance: Within approx. 7m from the front face of the remote control sensor unit.
Angle: Within 30º up, down, left, and right from the remote control sensor unit.
within 7m
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
N o t e
• The receivable range may be shortened or narrowed and the laser beam from the
remote control may not be sensed depending on the surrounding circumstances
(e.g., sunlight, position adjacent to inverter fluorescent lamp). In this case, relocate
the receiving side or shield the sun light or fluorescent lamp.
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PART NAMES
AND
FUNCTIONS
English
OSD (On Screen Display)
OSD is used to display characters such as text and icons on a monitor or projection screen.
It displays this device's menu screens for various operations and settings.
In this manual, this is referred to as the OSD menu.
OSD Basic Operations
The following procedure shows button operations used when setting or operating via OSD.
n Operations for selecting and deciding icons
1
Press the [MENU] button on the front panel to display the OSD, and
then use the [↑↓←→] buttons to move to the icon you want to operate or
set.
2
Use the [Decision] button on the front panel to enter the setting value.
[Decision] button
[↑] button
Move the cursor up
[←] button
Move the cursor left
[→] button
Move the cursor right
[MENU] button
[↓] button
Move the cursor down
Front operating panel
BACK
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PART NAMES
AND
FUNCTIONS
English
n Adjusting the level bar
1
Use the [↑↓] buttons on the front panel to adjust the setting value.
2
Use the [Decision] button on the front panel to enter the setting value.
Decide the
level bar setting
Increase the
level bar setting
Reduce the
level bar setting
Front operating panel
ピント
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PART NAMES
AND
FUNCTIONS
English
Icon
Name
Selection Item
Function Explanation
Image Setting
Image Setting
Menu
Displays the menu for adjusting and displaying
camera images.
Function
Setting
Function
Setting Menu
Displays the menu for function settings.
Back - Hides the OSD menu display.
After using Image select to change the output image to camera image, press the "MENU"
button to display the OSD menu.
P.54
Camera Mode OSD Menu
n Top menu
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