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Table of Contents |
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Chapter 1. Safety Precautions Notice...................................... |
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Chapter 2. |
Components and accessories................................. |
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Chapter 3. Camera components.............................................. |
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Chapter 4. |
Operation................................................................ |
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Chapter 5. Camera Mode Setting and Menu Options........... |
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Chapter 6. |
Cable Connection Operations............................. |
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Chapter 7. |
Operations with Software MicroCap V2.0 ........ |
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Specification ............................................................................ |
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Quick Start Guide.................................................................... |
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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
USB Shuttle Cable
USB Cable
Remote Controller
TV-out Cable
OmniVid shown on i4 Infinity microscope
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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 pressMODE . 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 
PLAY mode, the recorded images and video can be displayed on the
LCD.
Switch off the camera
To switch off the camera, press the 
POWER
button 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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