The information in this document is subject to change. Neither Carestream Health,
Inc. nor any of its subsidiaries shall be liable for errors contained herein or for
incidental damages in conjunction with the furnishing, performance, or use of this
material.
Carestream is a trademark of Carestream Health, Inc.
The Kodak trademark and trade dress are used under license from Kodak.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective
holders.
US Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a dentist.
The Kodak 1500 intraoral camera is also marketed and sold as the STV Pro +
intraoral camera.
Manual Name: KODAK 1500 Intraoral Camera User’s Guide
Part Number: 8J2862
Revision Number: 02
Print Date: March 2010
Camera Holder Components . . . 4
Docking Station Components . . . 4
Charge Station Components . . . 6
System Components . . . . . . . 8
Computer System Requirements . .11
General Software Overview . . . .11
KODAK Dental Imaging
Software . . . . . . . . . . . .12
KODAK Acquisition Module . . .12
Capture Window . . . . . .12
Image Processing Toolbar . .16
Setting Up the KODAK 1500 Intraoral
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Inserting the Battery into a Wireless
Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Inserting the Cable into a Wired
Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Installing the Camera Holder . . . .18
Setting up the Docking Station . .20
Connecting the Docking Station
to a Computer . . . . . . . . .20
Connecting the Docking Station
to a Video Monitor. . . . . . . .21
Status Icons . . . . . . . . . .24
Connecting the Antenna to the
Docking Station . . . . . . . .26
Pairing the Wireless Camera to
the Docking Station . . . . . . .26
Pairing One Camera to One
Docking Station . . . . . . .27
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Pairing One Camera to Several
Docking Stations . . . . . .28
Switching Computer . . . . . .29
Setting up the Charge Station for a
Wireless Camera . . . . . . . . .31
Connecting the Charge Station to
the Docking Station . . . . . . .32
Using the Charge Station as a
Stand-Alone Device. . . . . . .33
Using the Camera with a Protective
Sheath . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Chapter 4
Acquiring,
Reviewing, and
Storing Images
Chapter 5
Maintenance
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Chapter 7
Technical Features
and Specifications
Acquiring Images Using a Video
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Acquiring Images Using a
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Hygiene and Disinfection. . . . . .41
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . .42
Daily . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Monthly. . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Disposing of the Battery . . . . . .43
ivContents
1 About This Guide
This guide documents the KODAK 1500 intraoral camera and
contains the following messages to emphasize information or
indicate potential risk to personnel or equipment:
Warning: Failure to heed this warning could
result in damage to property or in bodily injury.
Caution: Points out procedures that you must
follow precisely to avoid damage to the system
or any of its components, yourself, or others.
Note: Provides additional information, such as
expanded explanations, hints, or reminders.
Tip: Provides extra information to improve
workflow.
Note to the User
To use and operate your software, you must follow the
instructions contained in this guide.
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Warning and Safety Instructions
When operating the KODAK 1500 intraoral camera, observe
the following warning and safety instructions:
DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
This is an electrical unit. DO NOT expose it to
water spray. Such action may cause an electric
shock or a malfunction of the unit.
CAUTIONS:
•You are responsible for the operation and maintenance
of this camera. Only qualified persons can operate this
camera. They MUST have training to use the camera.
When necessary, have a trained authorized service
technician carry out inspection and maintenance
operations.
•DO NOT place the computer and the peripheral
equipment connected to it in the immediate vicinity of
the patient. Leave at least 1.83 m distance between the
patient and the equipment..
•See your computer installation guide for details of the
data processing system, computer and screen. Leave a
sufficient amount of clear space around the computer
to ensure that it is properly ventilated.
•To obtain maximum image quality and visual comfort,
position the screen to avoid direct light reflections from
internal or external lighting.
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•DO NOT place objects within the field of operation of
the equipment.
•Disinfect any parts of the camera that come into
contact with the patient and the operator after each
patient has been exposed to the camera.
•Always use a new protective sheath for each patient.
•Turn OFF the camera before charging. Failure to do so
will shorten the life of the battery.
•The surface temperature of the LED window can rise up
to 39°C. Do not allow the window to come in contact
with the patient’s mouth for more than 10 minutes.
•When the camera is not in use, ensure that the ON/OFF
button is set to OFF.
•Ask the patient to refrain from moving during the entire
period of exposure.
•The power adapter is certified by IEC 60601-1. You
MUST use the provided AC Mains adapter only.
Marking and Labeling Symbols
Type BF device symbol complying
with the IEC 60601-1 standard
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1 KODAK 1500 Intraoral
Camera Overview
The KODAK 1500 intraoral camera is compliant with the
requirements of the EEC and international medical standards.
The camera has been designed to carry out the following
functions:
•Acquire still images and video
•Review images
•Store images
Camera Components
The camera is available in two models: wired and wireless.
Although they look similar, the buttons and LEDs have different
functions for different modes. The following illustrations
describe the components and functions for wired and wireless
models.
Wireless Camera
The wireless camera may be powered by a battery or a cable. If
you use a cable, the functions of the LEDs and buttons are the
same as those described for the wired camera.
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5
6
7
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3
Figure 1 Camera Components—Wireless
1
LED and Lens
window
2
Power ON/OFF
button
3
Battery Release
View white LEDs that illuminate the
oral cavity.
Press 3 seconds to power ON. Press
5 seconds to power OFF.
Press button and pull battery out.
button
4
Shutter Release
button
Press halfway down to perform auto
focus. Press all the way down to
capture an image. Press halfway
down and release to return to video
mode.
5
Battery indicatorGreen indicates the battery is working
properly; blinking orange indicates
the battery is low.
1
6
WiFi indicatorSolid blue indicates the connection is
working properly; blinking blue
indicates a communications problem.
7
BatteryInsert rechargeable cylindrical
Lithium-ion battery into bottom of
camera until it fits tightly in place.
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Wired Camera
1
4
5
6
7
2
3
Figure 2 Camera Components—Wired
1
LED and Lens
window
2
Power ON/OFF
button
3
Cable Release
View white LEDs that illuminate the oral
cavity.
Press 3 seconds to power on. Press 5
seconds to power OFF.
Press button and pull cable out.
button
4
Shutter Release
button
Press halfway down to perform auto focus.
Press all the way down to capture an
image. Press halfway down and release it
to return to video mode.
5
Power indicator Green indicates the camera is powered on;
no light indicates the camera is powered
OFF.
6
USB
Connection
indicator
7
CableInsert cable into bottom of camera until it
Solid blue indicates the connection is
complete; blinking blue indicates the
connection is in progress.
fits tightly in place.
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Camera Holder Components
Place the camera in the holder when you are not using the
camera. See “Installing the Camera Holder” on page 18.
1
Figure 3 Camera Holder Components
1
Opening to fasten the holder securely to the surface
2
Adhesive tape
Note: After the camera is idle for 1.5 minutes, it
switches to the idle mode. To use it again, pick it up
or press the Shutter Release button. When the
camera is idle for one hour, it shuts down.
Docking Station Components
The docking station provides connectivity and power for the
camera. It lets you connect to a computer or a video monitor.
The docking station contains the SD card slot and all the
connections to use the camera.
2
4Chapter 1 KODAK 1500 Intraoral Camera Overview
1
2
3
4
5
Front View
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7
8
9
10
12
11
Back View
13
Bottom View
Figure 4 Docking Station Components
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USB connector to camera
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
SD card socket
Power indicator: green = power normal; dark = no power
USB connection indicator (wired): blue = normal; blinking
= not normal
WiFi indicator (wireless): blue = normal; blinking = not
normal
Antenna connector (wireless)
USB connector to computer
VGA connector
S-video connector
AV-out connector
Power DC-in connector
Footpedal connector (optional accessory)
DC-out connector (wireless)
Output switch: NTSC, PAL, S-Video, VGA
Charge Station Components
The charge station is used to charge the wireless camera and
the additional battery simultaneously or separately. You can use
the charge station as a stand-alone unit or attach it to the
docking station. The unit is used for wireless configuration only.
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4
5
Figure 5 Charge Station Components
1
3
1
2
3
4
5
Camera port
Battery port
Power input
Camera indicator
Battery indicator
If the indicators are flashing, you must re-insert the battery to
obtain good contact.
Note: If the camera is in the charge station for
more than one hour, it shuts down.
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System Components
The KODAK 1500 intraoral camera consists of a camera that
captures video or still images when connected wirelessly or
cabled to a computer or video monitor. If you use a computer,
KODAK dental imaging software is required to view images. If
you use a video monitor, additional software is not required.
Tab l e 1 shows the system components for the KODAK 1500