LW Scientific OmniVID User Manual
P. 770.270.1394 F. 770.270.2389 865 Marathon Parkway Lawrenceville GA 30046
P. 770.270.1394 F. 770.270.2389 865 Marathon Parkway Lawrenceville GA 30046
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Safety Precautions Notice...................................... 2
Chapter 2. Components and accessories................................. 4
Chapter 3. Camera components.............................................. 5
Chapter 4. Operation................................................................ 6
Chapter 5. Camera Mode Setting and Menu Options........... 9
Chapter 6. Cable Connection Operations............................. 15
Chapter 7. Operations with Software MicroCap V2.0 ........ 18
Specification ............................................................................ 25
Quick Start Guide....................................................................26
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Chapter 1. Safety Precautions Notice
Security Notice
To maintain high quality measurement, do not drop or disassemble
the microscope
Keep the objective lenses and the camera away from sharp objects
Do not twine the power cable or data cable around people’s body
Keep the small items like SD card and remote control away from
children
Precautions Notice
Before using the microscope with other equipments, make sure that
the equipments are properly installed
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other
power source and ONLY use the power supply accessories provided
When the camera is not in use, unplug the power cable
Do not use the power cable provided for other purposes
The plastic bags and boxes protecting the microscope need to be
disposed properly if the protection is no longer required
The digital microscope has advanced technology and high levels of
functionality. To operate this instrument safely users should read the
instruction fully and be aware of the safety hazards.
Caution
Only operate the microscope under the temperature between 0°C
and 40°C
Do NOT expose the microscope to the following environment
high temperature or moisture
where it is close to heat source
places not steady
direct sunshine
The camera on this microscope is not waterproof, please keep it
away from water or rain. In cases when water is spilled on the
appliance, use dry water-absorbent cloth to clean the water
Saltwater or seawater may malfunction the camera
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Do NOT clean the camera with volatile fluid such as alcohol
Only use dry soft clothes to clean the spots on camera lens or LCD.
Do NOT tough any optical components directly with fingers.
Rain or moisture could cause faults to the camera, only keep the
camera in dry place
Do NOT use the microscope outdoor in rainy or snowing weather
If anything that may cause danger to the camera, such as water,
enters inside the camera, switch off the power source immediately
and unplug all the cables connected to the camera.
It is recommended to use a hard drive in a computer to store the
recorded images other than the SD card in the camera.
Notices when using the LCD
! To avoid scratching the LCD surface, keep the camera away
from sharp objects.
! The LCD may display some unexpected black or red spots, this
is a normal phenomenon for an LCD, even it is manufactured
with advanced technologies.
! The unexpected spots displayed on the LCD will not affect the
quality of the image stored in the memory card.
! The deformation of the surface may cause malfunction of the
LCD, so do NOT press or bend the LCD.
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Chapter 2. Camera and accessories
Below is the list of accessories included with the product, please contact
the supplier if any one of them is missing.
OmniVid camera
Power Adaptor
MicroCap V2.0 CD
SD memory card
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USB Cable
TV-out Cable
Remote Controller
USB Shuttle Cable
OmniVid shown on i4 Infinity microscope
Chapter 3. Camera components
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Chapter 4. Operation
Precautions Notice
To avoid falling down, the microscope must be placed in safe and steady
place such as desk.
Check that the digital camera is properly connected to the microscope and
the connecting screws are installed properly.
Care must be taken when install the objectives, avoid dropping the
objectives or getting dust on the objectives
The digital microscope uses 2×AA batteries to power the light source, check
that the batteries are properly installed before using the microscope. The batteries
must be taken out of the microscope, if it is not in use for a long time.
The User of the microscope can take a snapshot image or video images
by following the operation procedures below
Starting procedures
Place the microscope on a stable table, attach the objectives onto the
microscope if they are not already fitted to it.
Attach the camera to the C-mount adaptor of the extension tube and
fit it onto the top of the microscope. Tighten the screws to fix the extension
tube to avoid dropping.
Place the specimen onto the stage
Set light dimmer control to lowest intensity and switch on the
power, increasing slowly to desired level.
Plug in the power cable into the DC IN on camera
Switch on the camera by pressing the「POWER」button for 1
second, and the LCD will display the starting interface.
Insert the SD memory card into the camera (the images taken must
be stored on the SD card)
Adjustment of Exposure and Colour
The LCD will display four lines, representing the brightness of the colors G,
B, R and W respectively after just switching on the camera. Use LEFT of
RIGHT buttons to adjust their brightness. Press OK button to choose
different color lines and turn off the control line displaying. In this way, the
observation can be adjusted to the optimum status.
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When the microscope is changed to a different magnification, the
observation setting will be changed and should be readjusted to
optimum.
The number in the rectangle located in the centre of the LCD is the
focusing parameter, the bigger value of this parameter represents a
better focusing quality.
Snapshot
Now the microscope is ready to take microscopic images. However, the
focus point and the brightness setting need to be adjusted according to
the sample under observation. When everything is ready, press「SNAP」
to record an image, and it will be stored on the SD card. To avoid
vibrations during recording, it is highly recommended to use the remote
control or USB control to take snapshot.
Camera Modes
Camera has three different operation modes, which are ‘Camera’, ‘Video’ and
‘Play’ mode respectively. The initial mode when the camera is just switched on
is ‘Camera’, and it can be changed to other modes by the following steps:
First of all, make sure that no menu function is selected
Press「MODE」button once and the LCD will display three mode
options. You can change to other modes by continuing to press
「MODE」. Press「OK」button to select the mode or wait for 2 seconds
to select the mode automatically.
Press「UP」to change to 「Camera」mode, and「OK」to select, or
wait for 2 seconds.
Press「LEFT」to change to 「VIDEO」mode, and「OK」to select, or
wait for 2 seconds.
Press「RIGHT」to change to 「PLAYBACK」mode, and「OK」to select,
or wait for 2 seconds.
Snapshot and Video
In「
VIDEO」mode, video images can be recorded on the SD card, but it is
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recommended to use a big memory SD card.
Play back images and video
In ψPLAYωmode, the recorded images and video can be displayed on the
LCD.
Switch off the camera
To switch off the camera, press the ψPOWERωbutton for 1second, and
the illumination should also be switched off.
Install and remove the SD memory card
! Install the SD card
" Insert the SD card into the slot along the arrow and ‘click’ into
position.
" The camera will sounds and displays an SD card picture,
showing that the SD card is installed properly.
! Remove the SD card
" Press the SD card into the slot until you hear a ‘click’ and release,
the SD card can now be removed from the camera.
" The camera will sounds a warning and the SD card shown on the
LCD will disappears.
Notice: SD memory card must be installed before recording. If no SD
card installed, the camera can still display live image, but cannot
record images or video.
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