Extech MC200 Operating Manual

User Manual

Digit al Microscope
Model MC200

Contents

1. Product Introduction

1.1 Packing Contents

1.2 Microscope Functions

1.3 Microscope Operation

1.4 Microscope Programming Functions

1.5 External Interfaces

2. Program Installation

2.1 Insert Installation CD (Step 1) 16

2.2 Install Application Program (Step 2)

2.3 Install Driver (Step 3)

2.4 Quit Installation Program (Step 4)

3. Application Program

3.1 Video Preview Window

3.2 Photos Preview Window

3.3 Main Menu

3.4 Main Button. The Main Button offers the following general functions:

3.4 Files List (Type)

3.6 Special Function Modes

4. Maintenance and Safety

4.1 Maintenance

4.2 Specifications

4.3 Safety Instructions

5. Warranty, Repair and Support

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1. Product Introduction

1.1 Packing Contents
The product box includes one instrument and the accessories listed below. Please charge
the lithium battery for 6 to 8 hours before using the instrument for the first time. An SD Card
has been installed in the instrument. Please refer to item (4) of Section 1.5 for instructions
on the removal and installation of SD cards.

Name Qty Name Qty

Microscope 1 Lithium Battery 1
USB Cable 1 User Guide 1
Power Adapter 1 Installation CD 1
AV Terminal

1 Protective holder 1
Cable
2G Micro SD

1 Wrist Strap 1
Card
Cleaning Cloth 1 Lens adaptors* 5

*Lens Adaptors (5):
(1) Contact cap 01: Soft materials (cloth, wool, paper, hair, skin,

etc.)
(2) Contact cap 02: SMT components, coins, disks, etc.
(3) Non-contact adaptor: Flowers, insects, etc.
(4) Deep tank: Water, rocks, etc.
(5) Shallow tank: Fish eggs, spores, sand, gems, etc.

1.2 Microscope Functions
The Microscope includes push-buttons, communication ports, and interfaces for external
storage. Refer to the following descriptions:

1. Power Supply

: Press this button for two seconds to switch on the instrument; press

again to switch off the instrument.

2. Zoom Out

: Use this button to zoom out on a digital image [please refer to (H) and (I) of

item (1) of Section 1.4].

3. Zoom In

: Use to zoom in on a digital image.

4. RESET opening: In the event that the instrument freezes operationally (no reaction when
pressing any button), insert a paper clip into the opening to trigger the RESET button.

5. Camera/Video REC

: This button is used to take a photograph in the observation mode
[please refer to item (1) of Section 1.4] and to open files in the Video Play mode [please
refer to item (2) of Section 1.4]. In Video REC mode [please refer to item (3) of Section

1.4], the button is used to start and stop recording video.

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6. Display Screen: Displays images.

7. Function Menu
Function Menu (

/Delete : In the observation mode, press this button to open the

). In the Photo browsing mode (Album), press this button to delete
photos [please refer to item (4) of Section 1.4]. This button is also used to delete videos in
the Video Play mode.

8. Preview Photos
(

). In other modes, this button moves back or exits a programming level.

9. Charging Display Lamp

/Back : Press this button to enter or exit the preview photos mode

: Red lamp is on when battery is charging. The lamp switches

off when charging is complete [please refer to (G) of item (1) of Section 1.4].

10. Power Supply Display Lamp

11. Increase Lighting Brightness

: Green lamp indicates that the instrument is switched on.

: Eight (8) levels of brightness are available for adjustment
[please refer to (D) of item (1) of Section 1.4]. In the observation mode, this button is used
to increase brightness of illumination (auxiliary sources). Press and hold this button to
switch to the light mode [please refer to (B) of item (1) of Section 1.4]. Press this button to
stop playback in the Video Play mode. This button is also used for advanced
programming options described later.

12. Decrease Lighting Brightness

: Press this button to decrease the brightness of
illumination. Press and hold this button to switch the scene mode [please refer to ( c ) of
item (1) of Section 1.4]. This button is also used for advanced programming options
described later in this guide.

13. Rotate Lamp Left

: Rotate the lamp to the left. Press and hold this button to display the
center alignment grid on the monitor; press it again to switch it off [please refer to (J) of
item (1) of Section 1.4]. The button is also used for advanced programming steps in other
modes as described later in this guide.

14. Rotate Lamp Right

: Rotate the lamp to the right. Press and hold this button to display
the ‘cross-hair’ alignment on the monitor; press it again to switch it off [please refer to (K)
of item (1) of Section 1.4]. The button is used to quickly play video forward in the Video
Play mode. This button is also used for advanced programming steps described later in
this guide.

15. Confirmation Button

: Momentary presses select special display effects in the
observation mode [please refer to (C) of item (1) of Section 1.4]. Press and hold this
button to switch on or off the display scale grid [please refer to (L) of item (1) of Section

1.4]. This button also Pauses video in the Video Play mode and confirms selections in
other modes.

16. Focus dial: Adjust the optical focus [please refer to item (1) of Section 1.3 and (E) of item
(1) of Section 1.4].

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17. Wrist strap: Wrist Strap connection [please refer to item (6) of Section 1.5].

18. USB Port: This port is used to connect the instrument to a PC via a USB cable [please
refer to item (6) of Section 1.4 and item (1) of Section 1.5].

19. TV Signal Output Socket: Used to connect a television [please refer to item (5) of Section

1.4 and item (2) of Section 1.5].

20. Camera Lens

21. Battery Compartment [please refer to item (5) of Section 1.5].

22. SD Card Slot [please refer to item (4) of Section 1.5 and (F) of item (1) of Section 1.4].

23. Tripod Mount [please refer to item (7) of Section 1.5].

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1.3 Microscope Operation
First, determine if the photo will be a standard long shot or a flush shot (lens placed against
article to photograph) and then adjust Focus dial as desired.

(1) Focus dial: The focus dial is labeled to indicate the magnification amount (L, H, and

is for a low optical magnification (10x), H is for a High optical magnification (40x) and
is for a long shot. Rotate the dial to the left for smaller magnification, and to the right for
larger magnification. In the following image, the button is in the 10x position (

).

(2) Flush Shot (Camera placed against surface): Adjust the Focus dial by turning left for a

low mag. (10x) or turning right for a high mag. (40x). Turn left for a smaller magnification
and right for a greater magnification. Start with the focus dial in the center and adjust as
needed.

(3) Long Shot (

): Adjust the Focus dial so that the symbol is in the middle position and
then slightly adjust the dial to obtain the best image. After focusing, take the photograph.
For a standard long shot, the camera mode is selectable [please refer to (C) of item (1) of
Section 1.4].

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