Epson DC-10s User Manual

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Epson DC-10s

User’s Guide

Guide d’utilisateur

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Document Camera Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Basic Setup and Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connect the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Plug In and Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Extend the Camera Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Display a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Display a Whiteboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Display a PowerPoint Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Image Adjustments and Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjustments Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjustments Using the On-screen Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Displaying a Split Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

English

Saving Images and Giving Slideshows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Saving Images to the Internal Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Exporting Images to a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Giving a Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Operation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Image Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Problems Using an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Problems Connecting a Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Internet Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Speak to a Support Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Purchase Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Safety and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Introduction

The Epson® DC-10s document camera captures color images of textbooks,
worksheets, photos, and even three-dimensional objects. When connected to a
projector or other video display device, the document camera lets you display
crisp, vivid images in a classroom, conference room, or other setting.

The DC-10s document camera includes these features:

■ Small footprint uses little desk space, yet the camera’s design lets you view

entire documents up to 14 × 19 inches (35 × 48 cm)

■ 1280 × 1024 (SXGA) image resolution using a 2.1 megapixel camera for crisp

color images

■ Swiveling camera head lets you tilt it up to display a whiteboard or

chalkboard—even a presenter or student at the front of the room

■ Internal memory lets you capture images and display them as a slideshow

■ Built-in card reader accepts SD

your computer and display photos taken with your digital camera

■ VGA port lets you connect to a computer or laptop to show PowerPoint

slides and other images from your computer; with the touch of a button, you
can easily switch between the camera image and your computer

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cards, letting you transfer captured images to

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■ Folding arm and compact design allow for storage in limited space

■ Full range of image adjustments and effects, including freeze image, split

screen, black-and-white display, and invert (to display negative film)

Introduction 5

Document Camera Parts

Camera head

Lamp button

Image rotation dial

Control panel

Camera arm

SIDE

BACK

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SD card slot

VGA out

VGA out
(projector port)

S-Video Power

S-video port Power

button

VGA in

DC 12V

VGA in
(computer port)

Kensington®
lock port

Power
inlet

Basic Setup and Use

Follow the instructions in this section to set up the DC-10s document camera and
use it for giving a presentation.

Connect the Document Camera

To connect the document camera to a projector or video display device, use either
a VGA cable (included) or an S-video cable. Check your video equipment for the
type of cable it uses:

VGA cable

Typically used by:

■ projector

■ computer monitor

S-video cable

Typ ic al l y u se d by:

■ projector

■ TV

■ VCR

Basic Setup and Use 7

Connect the document camera in one of the ways shown below:

VGA cable connection

ProjectorDocument camera

VGA port (out)

VGA cable (included)

S-video cable connection

ProjectorDocument camera

S-video port

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S-video cable

Plug In and Turn On

1. Connect the power adapter as shown. Plug the adapter into a wall outlet.

Power button

Power

2. Press the P

Power button to turn on the document camera. It takes about

10 seconds for the document camera to output an image.

3. Turn on your projector or video display device.

Note:

When you’re done using the document camera, press and hold the P Power button to
turn it off, disconnect any cables, and fold down the camera arm.

Plug In and Turn On 9

Extend the Camera Arm

1. Raise the camera arm and rotate the camera head downward.

1

2

3

2. Adjust the camera arm for the size of document you’re displaying:

■ For displaying documents larger than letter-size (8.5 × 11 inches) or A4,

extend the camera arm as shown.

■ For displaying small objects or to inspect documents close-up, lower the

camera arm. You can place the lens within approximately 2 inches (5 cm)
of the document.

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Display a Document

1. Place your document on the table under the camera head. Orient it either way
as shown.

A

A

2. Press the lamp button to illuminate your document.

Lamp button

Image rotation dial

Focus button

3. Turn the dial on the camera head to orient the image on the screen.

4. Press the

Focus button. Your document is automatically focused.

Display a Document 11

Display a Whiteboard

You can use the document camera to display a whiteboard or chalkboard—even a
presenter or student at the front of the room.

Warning:

Turn off the illumination lamp when the camera is aimed at a person. Avoid looking
directly into the lamp. The bright light could damage your eyes.

1. Rotate the camera head so it faces the front of the room.

2. Turn the dial on the camera head to orient the image on the screen.

3. Press the

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Focus button. The image is automatically focused.

Display a PowerPoint Presentation

You can connect a computer or laptop to show PowerPoint slides and other images
directly from your computer. Using the
back-and-forth between your computer and the camera image.

1. If you are using a desktop computer, disconnect the monitor from your
computer.

2. Connect a VGA cable from your computer’s monitor-out port to the
document camera’s

VGA in port.

Source button, you can easily switch

VGA out

Connect projector
to this port

VGA in

3. Connect a second VGA cable from the document camera’s

DC 12V

Connect computer
to this port

VGA out port to

your projector or other video display device.

Note:

You cannot use the S-video port to display your computer image.

4. To display your computer image (such as a PowerPoint presentation), press

Source button.

the

To switch back to the live camera image, press the

Source button

Menu

Slideshow

Source

Brightness

Zoom

Source button again.

Freeze/

Focus

Memory

Note:

If you’ve connected a laptop computer but the image doesn’t appear on the
screen, see page 27 to check your laptop settings.

Display a PowerPoint Presentation 13

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Image Adjustments and Effects

The DC-10s document camera provides you with a full range of image
adjustments and effects, including freeze image, split screen, black-and-white
display, and invert (to display negative film in true color).

Adjustments Using the Control Panel

Use the buttons on the control panel to adjust the settings described below.

Menu

Zoom

Freeze/

Memory

Focus

■ Brightness

Source

Slideshow

Brightness

Image adjustment buttons

Increase or decrease image brightness. Each time you press the button, the
brightness increases by a preset amount. After you reach maximum brightness,
continue pressing the button to decrease the brightness.

■ Zoom

Enlarge part of the image. Each time you press the button, the image is
enlarged by a preset amount. After you zoom in fully, continue pressing the
button to return to normal image size.

Image Adjustments and Effects 15

■ Freeze/Memory

Press and release the button to freeze the image, or press and hold it down to
save the image in internal memory (see page 21).

After freezing the image, you can remove your document while leaving its
image displayed on the screen. Place your next document under the camera
lens and press the button again; your presentation continues without
interruption.

■ Focus

Press to focus the image. Your document is automatically focused.

Adjustments Using the On-screen Menu

The Menu buttons let you adjust the settings in the on-screen menu. Press to
view the menu screen.

Press to view the
on-screen menu

You see this screen:

Main Menu

Color / Black & White

Invert
White Balance
Split Screen
Memory
SD Card
Language
AC Frequency
Exit Menu

Use the u d l r arrow buttons to navigate the menu and adjust the settings
described on the next page. When you’re done adjusting the settings, select

MENU

at the bottom of the screen to close the menu.

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EXIT

Use the menu screen to adjust these settings:

■ Color / Black & White

Displays images as color or black-and-white. Press the button to display
images in black-and-white. Press again to return to color.

■ Invert

Inverts negative film to display positive images. Use to display photographic
negatives.

■ White Balance

Adjusts the image color based on the lighting in the room where you’re
presenting. Select from

Fluorescent (to lessen blue tones), or Incandescent (to lessen yellow tones).

■ Split Screen

Auto (to adjust the image automatically),

Displays images from two sources at once (for example, the live camera image
and an image stored in internal memory). See “Displaying a Split Screen” on
page 18.

■ Memory

Displays images stored in internal memory. See page 21 for details.

■ SD Card

Displays images stored on an SD card, if one is inserted. See page 22 for
details.

■ Language

Changes the on-screen menu language. Choose from English, French,
Spanish, or Portuguese.

■ AC Frequency

Eliminates flicker when giving presentations in regions with different
electrical systems (using 50 or 60 Hz).

Adjustments Using the On-screen Menu 17

Displaying a Split Screen

If you have images saved in the document camera’s internal memory or on an
SD card (see page 21), you can display two images at the same time. For example,
you can show the live camera image side-by-side with an image selected from
internal memory.

1. Press to view the menu screen.

2. Select

Split Screen and press .

You see this setup screen, with one side highlighted:

Split Screen

Highlighted side
of screen

Display Split Screen Main Menu

3. Press to select the source for the highlighted side of the screen. You can
select from these sources:

■ Live Display to display the camera image

■ Memory to display an image stored in internal memory

■ SD Card to display an image stored on an SD card, if one is inserted

Note:

Images on the SD card must be stored in the proper format to be readable. See
page 27.

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4. If you select Memory or SD Card as the source, you see a screen that lets you
select which image to use:

Memory

Highlight and
press to view
more images

Previous Screen Rotate

Use the u d l r arrow buttons to highlight the image you want to display,
and press to select it. (Press again to deselect it.) A checkmark is added to
the selected image.

Select

Rotate, if desired, to rotate the image.

Select

Previous Screen to finish setting up the split screen.

5. The other side of the screen is automatically highlighted. Repeat steps 3 and 4
to select the source for that side.

Note:

You cannot display the live camera image on both sides of the screen.

6. Once you’re done setting up both sides of the screen, select Display Split

Screen

. The selected images appear side-by-side on the screen.

7. To exit split screen mode, press .

Adjustments Using the On-screen Menu 19

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Saving Images and Giving Slideshows

You can display a slideshow of images taken with a digital camera or captured
using the document camera. Captured images are stored in the document camera’s
internal memory. You can store up to about 200 to 300 images (depending on
their content), and then select just the ones you want to view. You can also export
the captured images to an SD memory card.

Saving Images to the Internal Memory

1. Display the live camera image you want to save. Adjust any settings, as
needed, so the image is to your liking (see page 15).

2. Press and hold the

You see the message

Freeze/Memory button for several seconds.

Menu

Slideshow

Source

MEMORY displayed on the screen. The image is saved to

Brightness

Freeze/

Zoom

Memory

Freeze/Memory button

Focus

the internal memory.

Note:

If you press and release the button without holding it, the image is frozen on the
screen instead of being saved in memory.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for any additional images you want to save.

Saving Images and Giving Slideshows 21

Exporting Images to a Memory Card

f

(x)dx =

F

(b) -

F

(a)

a

b

If you want to transfer or store your captured images, you can export them from
the document camera’s internal memory to an SD card. You can also use the
images on the card to display a slideshow (see page 23).

1. Insert your SD card face-up into the slot on the side of the document camera.

2. Press to view the menu screen, and then select

You see this screen, showing the images stored in internal memory:

Memory

Highlight and
press to view
more images

displacement (x) vs time (t)

6

x

4

x
0

-1 -2

(x)dx

t

2

t/s

0 1 2

Slideshow Select AllExport Rotate Main MenuDelete

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Memory.

(b) -

(a)