Epson DC-12 User's Guide

Document Camera User's Guide

Important Safety Instructions

Read this User's Guide and follow all safety instructions for your document camera. Keep this guide at hand for future reference.

Warning

Caution

Environmental Precautions

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Warning

Do not leave the document camera or the remote control with batteries inside a vehicle with the windows closed, in places where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or in other places that may become extremely hot. Thermal damage, fire, or malfunction may occur.

Do not use or store the document camera outdoors for an extended length of time, or where it may be exposed to rain, water, or excessive humidity. Fire or electric shock may result.

Do not use the document camera in places where smoke from cigarettes may be present, where it will be exposed to greasy smoke, humidity, or steam (such as cooking areas or near humidifiers), or where there is a lot of heat or dust. This can adversely affect the quality of the projected images.

Caution

Do not set up the document camera near high-voltage electrical wires or sources of magnetic fields. This may interfere with correct operation.

Operate in the proper environmental conditions. s p.80

Do not place or store the unit where it is accessible to small children. The unit may drop or tip over, causing personal injury.

Do not place the document camera where it will be subject to a lot of vibration or shock.

Electrical Precautions

Warning

Never open any covers on the document camera except as specifically explained in this User's Guide. Never attempt to disassemble or modify the document camera. Refer all repairs to qualified service technicians.

Unplug the document camera from the outlet and refer all repairs to qualified service technicians under the following conditions:

• If smoke, strange odors, or strange noises come from the device

• If liquid or foreign objects get inside the device

• If the device has been dropped or the housing has been damaged

Continuing to use under these conditions may result in fire or electric shock.

Do not attempt to use any adapter other than the AC adapter and power cord included with the device. Using an improper adapter may cause damage, overheating, fire, or electric shock.

Be sure to use the AC adapter with the proper voltage indicated in this guide. Use of a different power source may result in fire or electric shock.

If the AC adapter, power cord, or document camera is damaged, turn the power off, unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, and contact your local distributor. Using the damaged device may cause fire or electric shock.

Do not touch the device, the AC adapter, or the plug with wet hands. This may cause electric shock.

Do not use the power cable that is damaged. Fire or electric shock may result.

• Do not modify the power cable.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the power cable.

• Do not bend, twist or pull the power cable excessively.

• Keep the power cable away from hot electrical appliances.

Take the following precautions when handling the plug. Failure to comply with these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not overload wall outlets, extension cables, or power strips.

• Do not insert the plug into a dusty outlet.

• Insert the plug firmly into the outlet.

• Do not pull the power cable when disconnecting the plug; always be sure to hold the plug when disconnecting it.

Do not touch the plug during an electrical storm. Otherwise, you may receive an electric shock.

Caution

Turn off the document camera and unplug it after use.

Make sure the power is turned off, the plug is disconnected from the outlet, and all cables are disconnected before moving the document camera.

Installation Precautions

Warning

If you apply adhesives to prevent the screws from loosening, or if you use lubricants or oils on the document camera, the document camera housing may crack. This could cause serious injury. Do not use adhesives to prevent the screws from loosening and do not use oils or lubricants.

Caution

Do not place the document camera in an unstable location, such as on a shaky table or slanted surface. The document camera may drop or tip over, causing personal injury. If you use a table, cart, or stand, make sure it is stable and will not fall over.

When using the mounting points under the document camera to secure it to a table, cart, or stand, fasten the bolts securely but do not overtighten them. Do not use adhesives.

Do not place the document camera in a poorly ventilated place where heat can accumulate.

Do not place the document camera on a carpet, blanket, etc. or cover it during use.

Cleaning Precautions

Warning

Use a dry cloth (or, for stubborn stains, a moist cloth that has been wrung dry) for cleaning. Do not use liquid, aerosol cleaners, or solvents such as alcohol, thinner or benzine.

Do not place any containers of liquid on top of or near the unit.

Do not spill liquid or spray fine mist into the document camera. Liquids entering the document camera may cause malfunction, fire, or electric shock. If you spilled liquid, turn the power off, unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, and contact your local distributor. Using the damaged device may cause fire or electric shock.

Do not insert or drop metal, flammable, or foreign objects into the document camera's vents or openings nor leave them nearby. Doing so may result in fire, electric shock, or burns.

Caution

Unplug the AC adapter from the outlet before cleaning to prevent electric shock.

Usage Precautions

Caution

Do not look into the lens when the LED illumination lamp is on. The bright light can damage your eyes.

Do not use excessive force when adjusting the document camera. The document camera may be broken, resulting in personal injury.

Do not place heavy objects on document camera, or it may be damaged.

Do not try to press the arm flat or fold it backwards, or it may get damaged.

Battery Precautions

Warning

Incorrect battery usage may cause batteries to rupture and leak battery fluid, which could result in fire, injury, or corrosion of the remote control.

If liquid from a battery gets in your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Wash them well with clean water and contact a doctor immediately. If liquid enters your mouth, rinse immediately with plenty of water and consult a doctor. If liquid from the battery comes in contact with your skin or clothes, wash with water to prevent possible skin damage.

Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries are a choking hazard and are very dangerous if swallowed.

Prepare two replacement manganese or alkaline AA batteries. Do not use any other kinds of batteries.

Insert batteries so that the polarities (+ and -) are correct. Not doing so may cause leakage, overheating, or explosion.

Do not use a new battery and an old battery, or different types of batteries at the same time. Doing so may cause leakage, overheating, or explosion.

Remove the batteries if you will not be using the remote control for a long period of time. When a battery runs down, take it out of the remote control immediately. If a discharged battery is left inside for a long time, gas emitted from the battery may cause leakage, overheating, explosion, or damage to the remote control.

Do not heat batteries or put them into fire or water.

When you throw away the batteries, follow your area’s regulations regarding disposal or recycling.

Memory Card Precautions

Caution

We recommend backing up data on the document camera's internal memory, your USB drive, or SD card to another media. Data may be lost or damaged under the following conditions.

• If the power cable is disconnected from the document camera while recording or exporting data

• If the SD card or USB drive is removed from the document camera while recording or exporting data

• If it is subjected to static electricity or electrical noise

• If it is used incorrectly

• If a malfunction occurs or if the device needs to be repaired

• If damage occurs due to a natural disaster

In addition to the situations mentioned above, Epson shall not be responsible for the loss of any data or damage to data even during a warranty period.

Important Safety Instructions ........................ 2

Introduction

Product Features .......................................... 10

Included Items............................................... 10

Document Camera Parts .................................... 11

Top/Side/Rear ................................................11

Camera Head................................................12

Control Panel................................................12

Interface................................................... 13

Base...................................................... 14

Remote Control Buttons .................................... 15

Remote Control ...............................................15

Projector operations.........................................15

Document camera operation ...................................15

Storing the Document Camera .............................. 17

Securing the Document Camera ............................. 18

Projecting

Plugging In and Turning On ................................ 25

Displaying a Document or Other Materials ................... 26

Positioning the Document Camera.................................. 26

Projecting .................................................. 27

Freezing an Image .............................................29

Displaying Small Objects Up Close ..................................29

Displaying Live Action or Whiteboard Images ................ 30

Projecting Through a Microscope ........................... 31

Adding Annotations . . . . . . . ................................ 33

Switching Between Your Computer and the Live Camera Image

........................................................... 35

Displaying a Split Screen ................................... 36

Saving Images and Displaying a Slideshow

Saving Images ............................................. 39

Connecting

Connecting to a Projector .................................. 20

Connecting to a Computer .................................. 22

Connect for Use with the Document Camera Software.................... 22

Connect for Use Without the Document Camera Software .................. 23

Recording Movies .......................................... 40

Connecting an External Microphone ................................ 40

Exporting and Importing Images ............................ 42

Viewing and Managing Files from Your Computer ............ 44

Displaying a Slideshow ..................................... 45

Contents

Image Adjustments and Effects

Using the On-screen Menu . . . . . ............................. 48

On-screen Menu List ....................................... 49

Image Menu .................................................49

Function Menu ...............................................50

Memory Menu............................................... 52

Info Menu ..................................................53

Using the Included Software

Installing the Software ..................................... 55

Uninstalling the Software ........................................55

Windows 8 ................................................ 55

Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP ............................55

Mac OS X.................................................55

Starting the Software ...................................... 56

Annotating Images ........................................ 57

Capturing Still Images ...................................... 58

Making Time-lapse Movies ................................. 59

Recording Videos .......................................... 60

Compatible File Format.........................................60

Editing Saved Files . ........................................ 62

Solving Problems

Problems and Solutions .................................... 66

Operation Problems ............................................66

Image Quality Problems ......................................... 66

Problems Using an SD Card .......................................67

Problems Using a USB Drive ...................................... 67

Problems Connecting a Laptop .................................... 67

Problems Using the Document Camera Software ........................ 67

Where to Get Help ......................................... 69

Europe .....................................................69

Africa ......................................................74

Middle East ..................................................74

North and Central America .......................................75

South America ............................................... 75

Asia and Oceania .............................................. 76

Notices

Specifications ............................................. 80

General Specifications ..........................................80

System Requirements..........................................82

FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . ............................ 83

For United States Users .........................................83

WARNING ...................................................83

For Canadian Users ............................................83

Managing Saved Files ...................................... 63

Uploading and Sharing Your Videos ......................... 64

Declaration of Conformity .................................. 84

Copyrights and Trademarks ................................ 85

Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials ............................. 85

Trademarks ................................................. 85

Introduction

You can use the Epson ELPDC12 document camera to capture and project pages from books or other documents, and even three-dimensional objects. With the included software, you can create time-lapse photos and annotate images produced by the document camera.

Product Features

Included Items

• Remote control with 2 AA batteries

• Power cord and adapter

• VGA cable

• USB cable

• Software CD

• User's manual CD

• Quick Start

• Microscope adapter

Document Camera Parts

Top/Side/Rear

Name Function

Security slot The security slot is compatible with the Microsaver

security system manufactured by Kensington.

p.18

Interface s "Interface" p.13

Security bar Lets you attach a commercially available security

cable to lock the document camera in place.

p.18

SD card slot Lets you save and display images on an SD card.

s p.38

Name Function

Camera head s "Camera Head" p.12

Remote receiver Receives signals from the remote control.

Control panel s "Control Panel" p.12

Document Camera Parts

Camera Head

Name Function

Camera arm Extends or retracts the camera arm to adjust the

height of the camera head.

Attention

Do not rub the lens with harsh materials or subject it to shock, as it can be easily damaged. Use a soft cloth to gently wipe the lens.

Control Panel

Name Function

Microphone Captures sound when you record a video.

A B

[ ] Lamp switch

LED lamp Turn on this lamp when there is not enough light on

Image rotation dial Turns the displayed image ±90˚.

Camera lens Captures the image.

Changes the LED lamp status in three steps: bright, dim, and off.

your document.

Name Function

[t] button Turns the document camera power on or off.

[Source] button

[

] [ ]

[Menu] button Opens and closes the menu.

] Projects images from the document camera.

[

] Projects images from a computer.

Document Camera Parts

Name Function

[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] button

[

] [ ] button

[Enter] button When the menu is displayed, pressing this button

[Esc] button Stops the current function. When the menu is

[Zoom] button

[z] [x]

[Focus] button Press the [Focus] button to automatically focus the

[ ] button

When the menu screen is displayed, pressing these buttons selects menu items and setting values.

Adjusts the image Brightness.

confirms the current item.

displayed, pressing this button moves to the previous menu level.

Enlarges or reduces the image without changing the projection size. s p.27

image. The unit cannot focus on objects that are approximately 10 cm (4 inches) or less from the surface of the camera lens.

If you press and release the button, the image is frozen. If you press and hold the button, the still image is saved. s p.39

Starts and stops video recording.

Interface

Composite port Outputs composite video signals to a projector or

Power (AC adapter) port Connects the supplied power cord and adapter.

Computer In port Inputs image signals from a computer.

Display Out port Outputs image signals to a projector.

HDMI port Outputs image signals to a video device or computer

USB-A (TypeA) port Lets you annotate live images by connecting a

Name Function

external monitor.

that is compatible with HDMI signal.

commercially available USB mouse. s p.33 Lets you save and display images on a USB drive.

USB-B (TypeB) port Connects the document camera to a computer via

the supplied USB cable when using the included software.

Mic In port Connects a commercially available microphone

when recording audio and video.

Document Camera Parts

Base

Name Function

Mounting points You can attach the document camera to a table, cart,

or stand with commercially available M4 bolts.

p.18

Security bar Lets you attach a commercially available security

cable to lock the document camera in place.

p.18

Remote Control Buttons

Remote Control

Projector operations

Name Function

[t] button When used with an Epson projector, turns the

[A/V Mute] button Turns the video and audio of an Epson

[Source Search] button Changes the input source connected to an Epson

This is not supported by some projectors. For more details, contact your local

dealer or the nearest service center provided in this guide. s "Where to Get Help" p.69

Document camera operation

Name Function

[t] button Turns the document camera on or off. You cannot

[Auto Focus] button Press the [Auto Focus] button to automatically focus

projector on or off.* You cannot operate the document camera with this button.

projector on or off.*

projector.*

operate a projector with this button.

the image. The unit cannot focus on objects that are approximately 10 cm (4 inches) or less from the surface of the camera lens.

[Freeze] button Freezes the current image; press the button again to

continue.

[Menu] button Displays and closes the menu.

G H

[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons

[Enter] button When the menu is displayed, pressing this button

When the menu or Help screen is displayed, pressing these buttons selects menu items and setting values.

confirms the current item.

Remote Control Buttons

Name Function

[Esc] button Stops the current function. When the menu is

displayed, pressing this button moves to the previous menu level.

[Snapshot] button

]

[

[Record] button

]

[

[Zoom] button

[z] [x]

[Brightness] button

[

] [ ]

[Source] button

[

] [ ]

Remote control

light emitting area

Captures still images.

Starts and stops video recording.

Enlarges or reduces the image without changing the projection size. s p.27

Adjusts the image brightness.

] Projects images from a computer.

[

] Projects images from the document camera.

Outputs remote control signals.

Storing the Document Camera

When you're not using the document camera, simply fold its arm down as shown.

Caution

Do not try to press the arm flat or fold it backwards, or it may get damaged.

Securing the Document Camera

You can secure the document camera by fastening a cable to the security bar, shown below, or by inserting a Kensington anti-theft cable into the Kensington security port.

In addition, you can attach the document camera to a table, cart, or stand at the mounting points indicated below. Use M4 bolts; you can thread them into the document camera case to a maximum depth of 9 mm (0.35 inch).

Mounting points

Attention

Fasten the bolts securely but do not overtighten them. Do not use adhesives.

Connecting

Follow the instructions in this section to set up the document camera and give a presentation.

Connecting to a Projector

You can connect the document camera to a projector using a standard VGA cable, composite video cable, or HDMI cable, or to other video equipment such as an external monitor.

You can also use the document camera with a computer.

s p.22

Choose the type of cable you will use, based on the type of port that's available on your projector or other video equipment:

VGA port

(computer monitor style)

Composite video port

(yellow "RCA" style)

VGA cable (included)

Composite video cable

Connect the document camera by one of the following methods:

VGA connection

Display Out port

VGA cable

Composite video connection

HDMI port HDMI cable

Composite port

Connecting to a Projector

Composite video cable

HDMI connection

HDMI port

HDMI cable

• When connecting with a USB cable, video from other output ports is not displayed.

• When two or more cables are connected, the priority of video output is HDMI > Display Out > Composite.

Connecting to a Computer

When you connect the document camera to your computer, you can use the included software to capture, edit, and play back still images and videos.

p.54 Connecting to a computer also lets you display PowerPoint slides or other applications. You can easily switch back to the live camera image at any time.

How you connect to your computer depends on the software you plan to use:

• To use the included software, see "Connect for Use with the Document

Camera Software" p.22 below.

• If you don't plan to use the software or it's not installed on your

computer, see "Connect for Use Without the Document Camera Software" p.23.

USB cable

VGA cable

Connect for Use with the Document Camera Software

This connection method lets you use the included software, as well as display PowerPoint slides or images from another application on your computer. Make sure you've already installed the software.

Connect the document camera to your computer with a USB cable, as shown.

p.55

• When connecting with a USB cable, video from other output

Connect your computer to your projector using a VGA cable.

Follow the instructions on p.56 to use the document camera software.

ports is not displayed.

• You cannot display images by directly connecting the document camera to a projector with a USB cable.

• Connect the document camera to a USB 2.0 port of a computer. If you connect it to a USB 3.0 port, it may not function normally.

It's also possible to connect with composite video, but most computers lack this type of port.

Connecting to a Computer

If an image doesn't appear on the screen, the document

camera's USB Mode may be set to Mass Storage; see p.67 to change the setting. If you connected a laptop, see p.67 to check your laptop settings.

VGA cable

Display Out port

Connect for Use Without the Document Camera Software

This connection method lets you display PowerPoint slides or images from another application on your computer, but you can't use the included software.

If you're using a desktop computer, disconnect the monitor from your computer.

Connect a VGA cable from your computer's monitor-out port to the document camera's Computer In port.

Connect a second VGA cable from the document camera's Display Out port to your projector.

• If you connected a laptop but the image doesn't appear on the

screen, check your laptop settings. s p.67

• A video signal from the Computer In port can only be output from a Display Out port.

Computer In port

Projecting

Plugging In and Turning On

Connect the power adapter as shown and plug the adapter into a wall outlet.

Press the [t] power button to turn on the document camera. It takes about 20 seconds for the document camera to output an image.

Turn on your projector.

Select the appropriate "source" on the projector depending on the port to which you connected.

When you're done using the document camera, press the [t] power button twice to turn it off, disconnect any cables, and fold down the camera arm. s p.17

Displaying a Document or Other Materials

Positioning the Document Camera

Raise the camera arm while holding the body with your other hand.

Rotate the camera arm as shown below.

Attention

Do not try to press the arm flat or fold it backwards, or it may get damaged. The camera arm can only rotate within the range shown below.

Position the camera head above the display area.

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