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SMART Document Camera™ 550
USER’S GUIDE
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FCC warning
This e quipment has b ee n tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A di gital de vice, pursuant to Par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These li mits are desi gned to
pro vide reaso nable pr otectio n against harmful interference when the eq uipment is oper ated in a co mmercial envir onment. T his eq uipment ge nerates, uses, and
can rad iate radio frequency ener gy and, if not installed and used i n accor dance with the manufacturer ’s instructions, may c ause harmful i nterfere nce to radi o
communications. Op er ation o f this e quipment i n a re sid ential area is likely to cause harmful interfer ence i n which case the user will be require d to correct the
interfere nce at his own ex pense .
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Important information
WARNING
l Failure to follow the instructions shipped with your SMART product could result in personal
injury and damage to the product.
l Ensure that any cables extending across the floor to your SMART product are properly
bundled and marked to avoid a trip hazard.
l To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the SMART product to rain,
moisture, or fire.
l Do not push foreign objects into the openings on your SMART product.
l Do not open or disassemble the SMART product. You risk electrical shock from the high
voltage inside the casing. Opening the casing also voids your warranty.
l The camera arm on your SMART product has joint that present a pinch hazard when your
move the camera arm. Keep clear of the pinch points.
l Do not stare into the light or shine the light directly into someone’s eyes. Turn off the light
when displaying or capturing images of people.
l Do not overload power outlets or extension cords as this can result in a fire or electric shock.
l Turn off and disconnect your SMART product before a thunderstorm. During a thunderstorm,
do not touch your SMART product or the plug, because there is a risk of electrical shock.
l Only use your SMART product with the type or power source that is written on the power
supply and do not modify the plug.
l Do not short circuit or allow contract with conductive objects to the battery terminals.
l Do not disassemble batteries.
CAUTION
l Place your SMART product on a solid surface to prevent it from falling.
l If you have a security cable attached to your SMART product, do not carry or swing your
SMART product by the security cable.
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l Do not connect non-shielded interface cables to your SMART product and do no leave
cables connected to unused connectors, because this can cause interference level that
exceed FCC regulations.
l Avoid setting up and using the SMART product in an area with excessive levels of dust,
humidity and smoke.
l Do not block or cover the opening or slots on your SMART product. These slots provide
ventilation, ensure reliable operation and protect your SMART product from overheating.
l Do not carry your SMART product by the camera arm. Carry it by the base of the unit.
l Do not aim the camera lens at the sun.
l If your SMART product requires replacement parts, make sure the service technician uses
replacement parts specified by SMART Technologies or parts with the same characteristics
as the original.
l Ensure that batteries are stored in a cool and dry place.
l Do not discard batteries in water, fire, or domestic waste. Dispose batteries at collection
points.
l Remove the batteries in the remote control if you are not in for an extended period of time.
Battery corrosion or leakages can damage the remote control.
l Do not mix new and used batteries.
l Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, nickel-cadmium (rechargeable), or carbon-
zine.
Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
l Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
l Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
l Consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz / 5.47 ~5.725GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor
environment. The band from 5600-5650MHz will be disabled by the software during the
manufacturing and cannot be changed by the end user. This device meets all the other
requirement specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This product complies with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. Reduce RF exposure
further by keeping the product as far as possible from your body and by setting the device to a
lower output power (if available).
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development
Canada Statement
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operating is subject to the
following two conditions:
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1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et
2. ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de
provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
CAUTION
i. the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the
potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
ii. the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-
5725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and
iii. the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply
with the e.i.r.p. limits speci"ed for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as
appropriate.
iv. Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e.
priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars
could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
Avertissement:
Le guide d’utilisation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions précises sur
les restrictions susmentionnées, notamment :
i. les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour
une utilisation à l’intérieur a"n de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes
de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;
ii. le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et
5 470-5 725 MHz doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e.;
iii. le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5 725-5 825 MHz) doit
se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spéci"ée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à
point, selon le cas.
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iv. De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute
puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5
250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou
des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This product complies with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and is safe for intended operation as described in this manual. Reducer RF exposure
further by keeping the product as far as possible from your body and by setting the device to a
lower output power (if available).
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Le produit est conforme aux limites d'exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les Etats-Unis
et le Canada établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
Le produit est sûr pour un fonctionnement tel que décrit dans ce manuel. La réduction aux
expositions RF peut être augmentée si l'appareil peut être conservé aussi loin que possible du
corps de l'utilisateur ou que le dispositif est réglé sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible si une
telle fonction est disponible.
EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, SMART Technologies ULC declares that the ratio equipment type Wireless AC Dual Band
Adapter, DWA-171 is an compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of
conformity is available at the following internet address: www.smarttech.com/compliance.
WARNING
This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment, this
equipment may cause radio interference.
The frequency band and the maximum transmitted power in EU are listed below:
Transmitting Band (MHz) Maximum Transmit Power EIRP (dBm)
2400-2483.5 19.85
5150-5350 19.45
5470-5725 17.44
Restrictions in (5GHz)
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AT/BE/BG/CZ/DK/EE/FR/DE/IS/IE/IT/EL/ES/CY/LV/LI/LT/LU/HU/MT/NL/NO/PL/PT/RO/SI/SK/TR/FI/S
E/CH/UK/HR. 5150MHz-5350MHz is for indoor use only.
CAUTION: EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION
This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm
between the radiator and your body.
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Contents
Important information i
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ii
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada Statement iii
EU Declaration of Conformity v
Chapter 1: Welcome 1
About this guide 1
Features 1
Components 3
Modes 10
Software 10
Chapter 2: Getting started 13
Setting up your document camera 13
Connecting to different displays 15
Turning your document camera on and off 17
Connecting to a wireless network 17
Connecting to external devices 19
Shooting area, overhead light, and anti-glare sheet 22
Using the external memory storage 23
Chapter 3: Using your document camera 25
Understanding Camera, Computer Pass-Through, and Playback modes 25
Features of each mode 26
Setting document camera modes 27
Displaying printed documents 28
Using an SD/SDHC card 29
Chapter 4: Using your document camera in Camera mode 31
Using Camera mode 31
Using the on-screen display menu in Camera mode 33
Capturing and transferring images and videos 42
Using a microscope 44
Chapter 5: Using your document camera in Playback mode 47
Setting your document camera to Playback mode 47
Using the OSDmenu in Playback mode 48
Chapter 6: Using your document camera with SMART software 53
Connecting your document camera to SMART Notebook software 53
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Using a microscope with SMART Notebook software 55
Connecting your document camera to SMART Document Camera software 55
Navigating SMART Document Camera software’s Viewer menu options 56
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 59
Resolving general issues 59
Resolving image issues 60
Resolving software issues 61
Resolving recording issues 61
Resolving connection issues 62
Appendix A: Hardware environmental compliance 63
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Chapter 1
About this guide 1
Features 1
Components 3
Control panel 4
Right panel 6
Left panel 6
Rear panel 7
Remote control 8
Power adapter 9
USB cable 9
WiFi dongle 10
Microscope adapter 10
Anti-glare sheet 10
Modes 10
Software 10
SMART Notebook software and SMART Product Drivers 11
SMART Document Camera software 11
This chapter introduces the SMART Document Camera™ 550.
About this guide
This guide is for users who set up and use the SMART Document Camera 550 in their
organizations.
It includes information on the document camera’s on-screen display menu, remote control, and
basic troubleshooting.
Features
The SMART Document Camera 550 can transform any classroom or lecture hall into a collaborative
and interactive learning environment. The document camera enables you to capture and display
printed documents, microscope slides, videos, and 3D objects on your computer, projector or
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display panel.
The document camera includes the following features:
Feature Feature
Camera
Output/input
Physical construction
Software
l High resolution CMOS sensor
l 12X digital zoom
l Up to 30 frames per second
l Automatic or manual focus
l Maximum shooting area 17 4/8" x 9 6/8"
l HDMI 1080p @ 50 Hz / 60 Hz, 720p @ 50 Hz / 60 Hz, 1024 × 768p
@ 60 Hz
l USB mini-B (connect to computer)
l WiFi
l SD memory card
l Internal memory
l Built-in battery
l Built-in LED illumination lamp
l Security lock slot
l Flexible arm
l Microphone integrated into base
l SMARTNotebook® collaborative learning software
l SMART Document Camera software
l SMART Product Drivers
Image and video
storage
l Supports SD/SDHC cards (maximum 32 GB)
l Supports USB mass storage mode for internal memory and SD
card
For more information, see the SMART Document Camera 550 specifications
(smarttech.com/kb/171224 ).
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Components
The SMART Document Camera has a flexible arm to position the lens at any angle. The camera
head has LED overhead lighting to enhance lighting conditions.
The SMART Document Camera 550 consists of the following components:
No. Name
1 Camera head
2 Camera lens
3 LED light
4 Camera arm
5 Control panel
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Control panel
The control panel to enables you to switch between Camera, Computer Pass-Through, and
Playback modes. Additionally, using the control panel allows you to adjust the settings and
features in the Camera mode’s on-screen display (OSD) menu.
The control panel of the document camera consists of the following:
No. Name More information
1 Power Power ON/OFF the document camera
2 WiFi/USB mode Switch between WiFi and USB mode
3 Camera/PC mode Switch the video signal between a computer and camera with
the use of the HDMI IN port
4 Brightness
Decrease the level of brightness when capturing a live images
decrease
5 Lamp Power ON/OFF the overhead light
6 Freeze/Stop
Pause or resume an image frame in Camera mode
l
Stop video playback in Playback mode
l
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No. Name More information
7 Navigation arrows
Access options from the OSD menu
l
Adjust the volume of a video play back by using and
l
Fast-forward to rewind a video by using and
l
8 Menu Access the OSD menu
9 Recording Start or stop recording video and audio
10 Auto-Focus
11 Capture/Delete
12 Brightness
Automatically adjust focus
l
Selection option for Playback mode and OSD menu
l
Start or pause video playback
l
Capture an image in Camera mode
l
Delete image or video in Playback mode
l
Increase the level of brightness when capturing a live images
increase
13 Playback View captured images and videos
14 Zoom out Decrease the image magnification in Camera and picture
Playback mode
15 Power indicator
Solid red: Standby
l
Flashing red: Power on
l
Solid green: HDMI output
l
Solid orange: TV output
l
16 WiFi connection
indicator
Flashing orange: Searching for Access Point
l
Solid blue: Connected to Access Point
l
Flashing blue: Camera can be accessed wirelessly
l
17 Zoom in Increase the image magnification on Camera and picture
Playback mode
18 Battery life
indicator
19 Battery charge
indicator
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Solid green: Battery is over 40%
l
Solid orange: Battery is between 20%-40%
l
Solid red: Battery is between 5%-20%
l
Flashing red: Battery is lower than 5%
l
Solid red: Power plug is connected and battery is charging
l
Solid green: Battery is fully charged
l
Off: Power plug is not connected
l
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Right panel
The right panel of the document camera consists of the following:
No. Name More information
1 Camera holder Holds the camera head for storage
2 SD card slot SD/SDHC memory card slot
3 TV-RGB switch Switch between TV and output display video
4 Security lock slot Attachment for a Kensington compatible lock
Left panel
The left panel of the document camera consists of the following:
No. Name More information
1 RS-232 Connect to a computer serial port
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No. Name More information
2 Speaker Connect to an amplified speaker
3 MIC Connect to microphone
NOTE
The built-in microphone will be disabled once the external
microphone is connected to the document camera.
4 Reset Resetting the document camera will set it back to standby
mode
Rear panel
The rear panel of the document camera consists of the following connectors:
No. Name More information
1 DC 12V Connect the power adapter
2 WiFi dongle port Connect the WiFi dongle
3 HDMI IN Connect to an external HDMI source
4 HDMI OUT
5 TV OUT
Connect as an output video signal to a monitor or projector
l
HDMI OUT is used to transmit high definition images
l
Connect to a device with a TV output
l
l TV OUT is used to transmit standard definition images
6 USB mini-B Connect to a computer
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Remote control
All features of the SMART Document Camera 550 can be accessed with the remote control. The
remote control requires two AAA batteries.
No. Name More information
1 Power
2 Camera
Power ON/OFF the document camera
Camera mode displays the video signal from the document
camera
3 Record
Start or stop recording video and audio
4 Capture Capture still image in Camera mode. When in continuous
capture mode, press this button again to stop
5 Visor
6 Rotate
Hide parts of the presentation screen
Rotate an image in Camera or Playback mode
7 Menu Access the OSD menu
8 Navigate arrows
Adjust the volume of a video play back by using and
l
Fast-forward to rewind a video by using and
l
Adjust the spotlight frame and visor screen coverage
l
9 Auto-focus Automatically adjust focus
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No. Name More information
10 Zoom In/Out Increase or decrease the image magnification on camera and
picture Playback mode
11 Zoom reset Reset zoom default magnification to 100%
12 Playback View captured images and videos
13 PC 1/2 Displays the video signal from HDMI input of the document
camera
14 Freeze/Stop
Pause or resume an image frame in Camera mode
l
Stop video playback in Playback mode
l
15 Spotlight Adjust the size, shade, and color of the spotlight
16 Split screen Displays a split screen. One side displays live image from the
camera and the other side displays thumbnails of
images/video
17 Mode Switch between text, graphics and microscope mode
18 Timer Select timer duration
19 Video playback
Make a selection in Playback mode and OSD menu
l
Play/Pause video playback
l
20 Lamp Power ON/OFF the overhead light
21 Brightness
Increase or decrease the level of brightness when capturing a
live images
22 Default Reset back to factory default settings
23 Delete Delete image or video in Playback mode
Power adapter
Your document camera comes with a power adapter, including a country specific connector that
connects to the external power supply. Plug adapters are available for Australia, Europe, and North
America.
USB cable
Use the USB cable to connect your document camera to your computer. You can display objects,
capture images to SMART Notebook files, and control your document camera from SMART
Notebook software.
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See the Troubleshooting and extending USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connection knowledge base article
for more information.
WiFi dongle
Use the WiFi dongle to connect your document camera to the network.
Microscope adapter
Your document camera comes with a microscope adapter along with two different sized rubber
couplers for the microscope eyepiece.
Anti-glare sheet
Place the anti-glare sheet over printed documents to reduce glare.
Modes
Your document camera has three modes you can use to control how data is sent to a computer,
projector, monitor, or display.
l Camera mode controls your document camera from the control panel and displays images on
a projector, monitor, or display.
l Computer Pass-Through mode displays the video signal from the HDMI input on a projector,
monitor, or display.
l Playback mode lets you control your document camera from the Control Panel and displays
image from an SD/SDHC card or USB drive on a connected projector, monitor, or display.
Software
Before using your document camera, download the required software to get the most out of your
document camera.
IMPORTANT
l Before connecting your document camera to a computer, ensure the latest versions of
SMART Notebook and SMART Product Drivers are installed.
l The document camera is only compatible with SMART Notebook software through a wired
connection.
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l The SMART Document Camera software can be used through both a wireless and wired
connection.
SMART Notebook software and SMART Product Drivers
SMART Notebook collaborative learning software and SMART Product Drivers are required for the
full functionality of the document camera. SMART Notebook software is a presentation tool that
displays content captured by the document camera, and SMART Product Drivers enables the
touch features of a SMART Board® interactive display, creating an interactive learning environment
when a display is connected to the document camera.
Find system requirements for your computer in SMART Notebook software 17 release notes
(smarttech.com/kb/171187 ).
NOTES
l For more information about downloading SMART Notebook software, see the Installing and
maintaining SMART Notebook 17 support page.
l For more information about downloading SMART Product Drivers, see the Installing and
maintaining SMART Product Drivers 12 support page.
SMART Document Camera software
To download SMART Document Camera software
1. Go to smarttech.com/software .
2. Select SMART Document Camera software for SMART Document Camera 550 .
3. Click DOWNLOAD .
4. Save the file to a temporary location.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Chapter 2
Setting up your document camera 13
Connecting to different displays 15
Setting the TV/RGB switch 16
Connecting to a high definition digital video display 16
Connecting to a standard definition analog video display 16
Turning your document camera on and off 17
Connecting to a wireless network 17
Connecting to external devices 19
Connecting your document camera to a microscope 19
Connecting your document camera to a microphone 21
Connecting your document camera to speakers 21
Shooting area, overhead light, and anti-glare sheet 22
Shooting area 22
Overhead light 22
Anti-glare sheet 22
Using the external memory storage 23
This chapter explains how to set up your document camera and how to connect it to different
displays and devices. This chapter also explains how to use external memory storage.
Setting up your document camera
This section provides instructions on setting up your SMART Document Camera.
The document camera is designed with a flexible arm that enables you to position the camera
head at different angles.
NOTE
Before setting up and connecting the document camera, ensure that all devices are powered
off.
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To unfold and position your document camera
1. Place a hand on the base of the document camera to stabilize it.
2. Press the camera head down, and then pull the camera arm outward and upward.
3. Move the camera head and aim the lens at your object.
CAUTION
Do not extend the camera head too far from the body, doing so can cause the unit to fall.
To connect your document camera to the power supply
1. Connect the power supply cable to the DC 12V port on the rear connection panel.
2. Connect the country-specific cable to the power supply.
CAUTION
Ensure the power cord is plugged into the camera as well as the wall.
3. Connect the plug to a power outlet.
Once the power is connected, the document camera will enter standby mode.
Press to power on the document camera.
4.
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To connect your document camera to a computer with a USB cable
1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the rear connection panel.
2. Locate the USB connector on the computer, and connect the USB cable.
See the Troubleshooting and extending USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connection knowledge base
article for more information.
To connect your document camera to computer with an HDMI cable
1. Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN port on the rear connection panel.
2. Locate the HDMI OUT port on the computer, and connect the HDMI cable.
NOTES
o
Ensure the TV/RGB switch is set to RGB .
o
Use the control panel to switch the video signal to a computer, press the Camera/PC
button.
o
Use the remote control to switch the video signal to a computer, press the PC 1/2
button.
Connecting to different displays
After you complete the basic connections, you are ready to connect your document camera to an
external display, which enables you to use the Camera and Playback modes and to access the on-
screen display menu for these modes.
You can connect your document camera directly to an external display to enable the following
functions:
l Use Camera mode to view a full-screen camera image on the external display.
l Use Playback mode to view a full-screen slide show on the external display.
IMPORTANT
l To switch between NTSC and PAL video systems ensure your document camera is
connected to the display using the HDMI connection. For more information on how to switch
between the video systems see Accessing the System menu on page41.
l To use your document camera with SMART Notebook software ensure your document
camera is connected to a computer.
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Setting the TV/RGB switch
The TV/RGB switch determines the display output selection.
To set the switch to RGB
Set the switch to RGB (right) when using an HDMI connection for signal output.
To set the switch to TV
Set the switch to TV (left) when using an RCA connection for a composite output.
Connecting to a high definition digital video display
You can connect your document camera to a high-definition digital video display or projector with
an HDMI cable (not supplied).
To connect your document camera to a high definition digital video display
1. Complete the basic connections. See Setting up your document camera on page13.
TIP
Make sure the TV/RGB switch is set to RGB.
2. Connect an HDMI cable to your document camera’s HDMI OUT port and our display device’s
HDMI IN port.
Connecting to a standard definition analog video display
You can also connect your document camera to a standard definition analog video display or to
video equipment to record your presentation with an RCA cable (not supplied).
To connect your document camera to a standard definition analog video display
1. Complete the basic connections (see Setting up your document camera on page13).
2. Connect the RCA cable to your document camera’s TV OUT port.
3. Connect the RCA cable to your TV’s VIDEO IN port.
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Turning your document camera on and off
After your completed the basic connections, you are ready to turn the document camera on and
off.
To turn on your document camera
Press the power button on the control panel or remote control.
The power indicator light changes from flashing red to solid green.
To turn off your document camera
Press and hold the power button for three seconds on the control panel or remote control.
The power indicator light changes from solid green and then turns off.
NOTE
o
If you press and hold the power button for less than three seconds the document
camera will enter standby mode.
The power indicator light changes from solid green to solid red.
Connecting to a wireless network
The document camera's WiFi capability allows you to connect to a wireless network from
anywhere in the classroom.
Create a collaborative learning environment where you can import and export images and videos
while recording and sharing your lessons.
Connect your document camera to WiFi and present images and videos from anywhere in the
classroom. Before trying to connect to a wireless network, connect the WiFi dongle to the WiFi port
on the rear panel of your document camera.
IMPORTANT
Before setting up a WiFi connection for the first time, make sure your document camera is
connected to a display.
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To connect your document camera to a wireless network
Press the WiFi button on the control panel.
1.
The WiFi indicator light will flash orange.
2. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu will appear on your display.
Use the right arrow button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the WiFi
3.
tab.
Select WiFi Setup and then press on the control panel or remote control.
4.
The AP Settings dialog box appears.
From the SSID menu select your wireless network and then press on the control panel or
5.
remote control.
Use the down arrow button on the control panel or remote to navigate to the Password
6.
field.
Enter the password for your wireless network and then press on the control panel or
7.
remote control.
Use the down arrow button on the control panel or remote to navigate to the Connect
8.
button.
Select the Connect button and then press .
9.
Network recommendations
The following are network recommendations:
l Your document camera works best in an 802.11n/ac environment using a 5 GHz network.
However, it will also connect to older routers such as the 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz.
l AES, TKIP, and AES+TKIP wireless encryption methods are supported.
l For WPA/WPA2 enterprise, the document camera only supports PEAP and not EAP-TLS, EAP-
TTLS.
l Minimum required WiFi bandwidth is 0.16 Mbps and maximum bandwidth can be as high as 4.8
Mbps.
To get the most from your WiFi connection:
l Set your router’s WiFi channel section to Auto .
l Don’t use a Hidden WiFi network name.
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l Update your WiFi router to the latest firmware.
l Check for sources of potential interference (microwave ovens, Bluetooth devices, faulty
satellite television cables, power lines, cordless telephones, wireless speakers, flat-panel
televisions, etc).
l Please check with your System or Network Administrator to make sure that the ports are not
blocked in the WiFi router. The TCP/UDP ports in use are as follows:
Port TCP/UDP Usage Descriptions
1900 UDP uPnP SSDP
For detecting and removing the document camera
Package
9527 TCP Command To send/receive commands between an iPad and the
document camera
9528 TCP Command To register connections for an occupied document
camera
8557 TCP RTSP To connect to the RTSP Stream
Random RTP RTP For RTP connection
Random RTCP RTCP For RTCP connection
Connecting to external devices
You can connect your document camera directly to the following external devices:
l Microscope
l Microphone
l Speakers
Connecting your document camera to a microscope
Connect your document camera to a microscope to examine microscopic objects on a bigger
screen.
To connect a microscope
1. Select the appropriate rubber coupler size for the microscope eyepiece and insert it in the
microscope adapter.
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2. Attach the microscope adapter to the microscope eyepiece.
3. Tighten the three bolts until the adapter secures the eyepiece.
4. Attach the microscope adapter to the camera head.
5. Connect the document camera to the microscope.
IMPORTANT
Make sure the arrow on the camera head and microscope adapter are on the same side.
6. Turn the microscope adapter counterclockwise to line up the arrows and lock the microscope
adapter in place.
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To optimize microscope images
1. Press the MENU button in the control panel, and then select the Image tab.
Use the down arrow button on the control panel or remote control to select the Mode sub-
2.
menu, and then press .
Use the right arrow button on the control panel or remote control to select the microscope
3.
option, and then press .
4. Adjust and aim the camera head at the furthest point, and then press the AUTO FOCUS button
on the control panel or remote control.
5. Adjust the focus of the microscope.
6. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN connector on your projector or
display.
7. Set the TV/RGB switch on the right-side connection panel to RGB .
Connecting your document camera to a microphone
You can connect an external microphone to your document camera.
NOTES
l The built-in microphone on the control panel is disabled when an external microphone is
connected.
l The audio is in monophonic sound.
To connect speakers
Connect the microphone's cable to the microphone on your document camera's left-side
connection panel.
CAUTION
Turn the volume down to prevent hearing damage when using earphones.
Connecting your document camera to speakers
You can connect speakers to your document camera. Only audio from the video playback is
supported.
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To connect a speakers
Connect the speakers’ 3.5 mm cable to the speaker receptacle on your document camera's
left side connection panel.
Shooting area, overhead light, and anti-glare
sheet
Shooting area
The shooting area can view a maximum area of 17 4/8" x 9 6/8" (44.5 cm x 24.8 cm).
To rotate the image
Adjust the camera head to shooting area, and press ROTATE on the control panel or remote
control.
To mirror the image
1. Press the MENU button on the control panel, and then select the Image tab.
Use the down arrow button on the control panel or remote control to select MIRROR .
2.
Press and select ON .
3.
4. Press the MENU button on the control panel to close the menu.
Overhead light
The camera head has a bright LED overhead light to enhance the lighting condition.
To power on the overhead light
Press the LAMP button on your document camera’s control panel or remote control to power
the overhead light on and off.
Anti-glare sheet
The anti-glare sheet is a special coated film that helps eliminate any glare that could be
encountered while displaying glossy objects, such as magazines and photos. Place the anti-glare
sheet on top of an object to reduce reflected light.
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Using the external memory storage
Your document camera supports an SD/SDHC card for image capture, audio, and video recording.
NOTES
l Your document camera support SD/SDHC cards from 1 GB up to 32 GB.
l Recordings are in MP4 format.
l An SDHC card with class-6 or higher is recommended for high-quality recording.
Your document camera detects when an external storage device is connected and automatically
switches to the last detected storage. If no external storage device is connected, all captured
images are saved in the built-in memory.
To insert an SD card
Insert the card with the label facing up until it reaches the end and clicks into place. To
remove the card, push to eject and pull the card out.
IMPORTANT
Your document camera comes with piece of plastic inserted in the SD card slot. Remove
this piece of plastic before you insert your SD/SDHC card.
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Understanding Camera, Computer Pass-Through, and Playback modes 25
Camera mode 25
Computer Pass-Through mode 26
Playback mode 26
Features of each mode 26
Setting document camera modes 27
Setting your document camera to Camera mode 27
Setting your document camera to Computer Pass-Through mode 28
Setting your document camera to Playback mode 28
Displaying printed documents 28
Displaying printed documents 28
Reducing glare 29
Optimizing the image 29
Using an SD/SDHC card 29
This chapter provides information on using your document camera and introduces you to the
different camera modes.
Understanding Camera, Computer Pass-Through,
and Playback modes
You can use your document camera in Camera, Computer Pass-Through, or Playback mode. Each
mode enables you to complete different functions and requires a specific connection to either a
display, a projector, or a computer.
Camera mode
In Camera mode, you can view document camera images only in SMARTNotebook software and
SMART Document Camera software.
Camera mode allows connection over a USB and live image output. You can view full-screen
images from your document camera using a projector or high definition display without a
computer.
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Use SMART Notebook software to save images and then present them at a later time, or if your
computer is connected to an interactive whiteboard, projector, or television, you can deliver your
SMART Notebook presentation with live images from your document camera.
NOTE
The Capture button on the control panel saves document camera images to the SMART
Notebook page and closes the SMART Document Camera window. Pressing the Capture button
again will re-open the SMART Document Camera window.
You can use the Camera mode’s on-screen display menu for greater control of the image.
Computer Pass-Through mode
Computer Pass-Through mode switches your document camera’s video output to HDMI. You can
switch between the live camera images and your computer screen images.
NOTES
l The Capture button on the control panel has no effect in Computer Pass-Through mode.
l In Computer Pass-Through mode, you can only view the document camera live image in
SMART Notebook software.
Playback mode
In Playback mode you can view full-screen images and slide shows from the memory card on a
projector or high-definition display without a computer. You can’t save images in Playback mode.
Features of each mode
The following table describes the differences between each mode.
Feature description Camera mode Computer Pass-
Through mode
View computer input No Yes No
View document camera image Yes No No
Playback mode
View pictures from a memory card No No Yes
Access an internal memory and
SD/SDHC card from the computer
with a USB cable
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Feature description Camera mode Computer Pass-
Through mode
Control the document camera from a
computer
Capture to SMARTNotebook
software
Capture to an SD/SDHC memory card Yes No No
Access the related on-screen display
menu
Capture to a USB drive Yes No No
The following table describes outputs when your document camera is connected to a display with
HDMI, USB, or Composite Video Out.
Feature description Camera mode Computer Pass-
Connect to a projector or display
(HDMI and USB output)
Connect to a USB output projector or
a display
Yes Yes No
Yes No No
Yes No No
Through mode
Camera image HDMI IN Memory card
Camera image N/A Memory card
Playback mode
Playback mode
images
images
Connect to a TV (composite video
out)
Camera image N/A Memory card
images
Setting document camera modes
Setting your document camera to Camera mode
To set your document camera to Camera mode
1. Connect your document camera to your computer with the USB cable.
2. Set the TV/RGB to RGB on the right side of the connection panel.
3. Connect your document camera to a projector, monitor, or TV with an HDMI cable.
4. Press the CAMERA/PC button on the control panel.
OR
Press the CAMERA button on the remote control.
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Setting your document camera to Computer Pass-Through mode
To set your document camera to Computer Pass-Through mode
1. Connect your document camera to your computer with the USB cable.
2. Connect your computer with the HDMI cable to your document camera’s HDMI IN receptacle.
3. Connect your display device with another HDMI cable to your document camera’s HDMI OUT
receptacle.
4. Press the CAMERA/PC button on the control panel or remote control.
OR
Press the PC 1/2 button on the remote control.
Setting your document camera to Playback mode
To set your document camera to Playback mode
1. Disconnect the USB cable from the rear connection panel.
2. Connect your document camera to a projector or a monitor with the HDMI cable or to a TV
with the composite video adapter cable.
3. Press the PLAYBACK button on the control panel or remote control.
Displaying printed documents
When you set your document camera to Camera mode, you can display printed documents. Use
the anti-glare sheet to reduce glare and optimize image quality.
Displaying printed documents
To display printed documents
1. Place your documents on the table.
2. Adjust the document camera, and then aim its lens at your documents.
Press the button on the control panel to adjust the focus.
3.
or
Press the AUTO FOCUS button on the remote control to adjust the focus.
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Reducing glare
If glare makes it difficult for you to read the printed documents that you’re displaying, place the
anti-glare sheet on top of the documents.
Optimizing the image
To optimize the image for text documents
1. Set your document camera to Camera mode.
2. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the Image menu,
3.
and then press the button on the control panel or remote control.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the Mode sub-menu,
4.
and then press the button on the control panel or remote control.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to Text mode , and
5.
then press the button on the control panel or remote control.
To optimize the camera for documents with graphics
1. Set your document camera to Camera mode.
2. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the Image menu,
3.
and then press the button on the control panel or remote control.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the Mode sub-menu,
4.
and then press the button on the control panel or remote control.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to Graphic mode ,
5.
and then press the button on the control panel or remote control.
Using an SD/SDHC card
Your document camera has an SD/SDHC card slot on the right-side connection panel. You can save
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document camera images to an SD/SDHC card when your document camera is in Camera or
Computer Pass-Through mode. When your document camera is in Playback mode you can display
previously captured images from an SD/SDHC card.
CAUTION
Avoid static electricity near a card because it can cause damage.
IMPORTANT
Your document camera comes with a piece of plastic inserted in the SD/SDHC card slot. Remove
this piece of plastic before you insert your SD/SDHC card.
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Using Camera mode 31
Switching to Camera mode 32
Displaying objects 32
Recording a video 32
Using the on-screen display menu in Camera mode 33
Navigating to the OSD menus and sub-menus in Camera mode 33
Accessing the Image menu 34
Accessing the Presentation menu 36
Accessing the Setting menu 38
Accessing the WiFi menu 40
Accessing the System menu 41
Capturing and transferring images and videos 42
Capturing images to memory 42
Recording a video on an SD card 43
Transferring images to your computer 43
Using a microscope 44
This chapter explains how to use your document camera in Camera mode.
Using Camera mode
When your document camera is connected to a projector, interactive display, or TV you can
display a full-screen image from your document camera.
You can use your document camera in Camera mode to perform the following tasks:
l Display objects.
l Capture images to an SD/SDHC card.
l Capture images to SMART Notebook software.
l Use the features and settings in the OSD menu.
l Use a microscope with a standard eyepiece and additional adapters.
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IMPORTANT
Your document camera must be connected to a display when using the OSD menu.
Switching to Camera mode
To switch to Camera mode
1. Connect your document camera to a projector or flat-panel display with the appropriate
cable.
2. Press the CAMERA/PC button on the control panel.
OR
Press the CAMERA button on the remote control.
Displaying objects
To display objects
1. Press the CAMERA/PC button on the control panel.
OR
Press the CAMERA button on the remote control.
2. Place the object you want to display under the camera.
3. Rotate the camera head to aim the lens at your object.
Recording a video
To record a video
1. Insert an SD/SDHC card or USB drive into the appropriate receptacle.
2. Press the RECORDING button on the control panel to start recording.
OR
Press the RECORD button on the remote control to start recording.
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To stop recording a video
Press the FREEZE/STOP button on the control panel or remote control to stop recording.
Using the on-screen display menu in Camera
mode
Use the OSD menu to adjust settings for your document camera in Camera mode.
The following OSD menu options are available when your document camera is in Camera mode.
Tab Options
Image Brightness, Contrast, Mode, Effect, Mirror, Advance, Focus
Presentation Spotlight, Visor, Split Screen, Picture in Picture (PIP), Timer, Miracast
Setting Capture, Storage, Format, USB to PC, Flicker, Saturation, Date/Time
WiFi AP, WiFi Setup
System Language, Output Display, Backup, Save Setting, Recall Setting, Information,
Default
Navigating to the OSD menus and sub-menus in Camera mode
To navigate to the OSD menu and sub-menus in Camera mode
1. Set your document camera to Camera mode.
2. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
Press the and buttons on the control panel or remote control to toggle between tabs.
3.
Press the and buttons on the control panel or remote control to choose a selection in
4.
the menu list.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to make a selection.
5.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to enter a sub-menu.
6.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to return to the previous menu
7.
level.
8. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control to exit the menu.
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Accessing the Image menu
To access the Image menu
1. Set your document camera to Camera mode.
2. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
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Use the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the Image tab.
3.
Image setting options Description
Brightness Adjust the image brightness level manually.
Contrast Adjust the image contrast level manually.
Mode Select an option from three image display settings:
o
Text – adjust the contrast to make text appear more
visible.
o
o
Graphic – adjust the gradient of image.
Microscope – adjust the optical zoom for microscopic
view.
Effect Convert the image to color, black/white, or film negative.
Mirror Select to flip the image:
o
ON – displays a mirrored image.
o
OFF – displays a normal image.
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Image setting options Description
Advanced Adjust the advanced image settings:
o
Auto Image – Select to automatically adjust white balance
and exposure, and to correct color and exposure
compensation.
o
Exposure – Select the exposure settings:
o
AUTO – automatically adjust the camera exposure.
o
MANUAL – manually adjust the camera exposure.
o
White Balance – Select the White Balance settings for
various light conditions:
o
AUTO – automatically adjust the white balance.
o
MANUAL – manually adjust the red and blue color
levels.
Focus Adjust the focus manually.
Accessing the Presentation menu
To access the Presentation menu
1. Set your document camera to Camera mode.
2. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
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Use the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the Presentation tab.
3.
Presentation setting
Description
options
Spotlight Select to highlight an are on the presentation screen.
o
Set and move the overlay frame on the presentation screen.
o
Select Execute to access the Spotlight sub-menu settings:
o
ON/OFF – turn the Spotlight on or off.
o
Shade – adjust the opacity level of the spotlight frame.
o
Color – select and change the color of the spotlight frame.
Visor Select to coves the presentation screen. The top part of the
presentation screen remains slightly exposed.
o
Use the arrow buttons on the control panel or remote control to
adjust and move the covered area.
o
Select Execute to access the Visor sub-menu settings:
o
ON/OFF – Turn the Visor on or off.
o
Shade – Adjust the opacity level of the spotlight frame.
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Presentation setting
Description
options
Split Screen Select to divide the screen into two parts. Half of the screen displays
eight thumbnail images and the other half displays the image from
your document camera.
o
Select the display location: left, right, top, or bottom.
o
Select OFF to cancel Split Screen.
Picture in Picture
(PIP)
Select to show captured pictures or videos as thumbnails in the
corner of the screen in Camera mode. PIPdisplays an image from
stored memory within the live camera image.
o
Select the thumbnail playback screen location: lower left, upper
left, upper right, lower right.
o
Select OFF to cancel PIP.
NOTE
The PIP feature is for display only. You can’t capture an image
while in PIP mode.
Timer Select to control presentation time management.
o
Start/Pause/Stop the timer.
o
Set the timer duration.
Accessing the Setting menu
To access the Setting menu
1. Set your document camera to Camera mode.
2. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
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Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the Setting tab.
3.
Setting options Description
Capture
Select to set the capture resolution, quality, type, and interval
settings.
o
Resolution – select image capture size. In 2 M setting, the
capture resolution is 1920 × 1080p.
o
Quality – select image quality: Finest, High, Normal.
o
Type – select image capture type:
o
Single – capture one picture at a time.
o
Continuous – capture consecutive pictures.
o
Interval – Set the time interval for continuous capture. The
length can be up to 600 sec (10 min).
o
Storage
Change the storage location.
o
Audio and video recording can be saved only on an
SD/SDHC card.
Format Delete all the data in the selected memory.
USB to PC
Select the status of your document camera when it’s connected
to the computer using a USB cable.
o
Camera – can be used as a computer webcam to record
videos or capture images.
o
Storage – transfer captured images or videos from the
memory to a computer hard drive.
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Setting options Description
Flicker
Saturation
Date/Time
Select refresh rate:
o
50 Hz
o
60 Hz
Adjust the saturation setting.
Set the time and date.
Accessing the WiFi menu
To access the WiFi menu
1. Set your document camera to Camera mode.
2. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the WiFi tab.
3.
WiFi setting options Description
AP
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Select to set up the WiFi connection.
o
WiFi Setup – Connect to a network by entering the IP
information.
o
ScanQR – Connect to a network by scanning the QR code.
o
Advance – Import a certificate and choose whether to set a
static IP.
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Accessing the System menu
To access the System menu
1. Set your document camera to Camera mode.
2. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the System tab.
3.
System setting options Description
Language
Select or change the language.
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System setting options Description
o
Output Display
Set the resolution to display an image on the screen:
o
1024 × 768
o
1280 × 720
o
1280 × 800
o
1280 × 1024
o
1600 × 1200
o
1920 × 1080
o
Select TV System to switch between NTSC and PAL video
systems.
NOTE
This selection is disabled in TV output mode.
Backup
Copy images and presentations from the built-in memory to an
SD/SDHC card.
Save Setting Save current settings in the selected profile number.
NOTE
Only effect, mode, brightness, and contrast settings can be
saved.
Recall Setting
Information
Default
Restore the setting to the selected profile number.
Display the product information.
Restore all the settings to the factory default settings.
Capturing and transferring images and videos
You can capture images and videos from your document camera on an SD/SDHC card and transfer
them to a computer.
Capturing images to memory
You can capture images and videos from your document camera to an SD/SDHC card when your
document camera is in Camera mode.
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To capture images to memory
1. Set your document camera to Camera mode (see Page13).
2. Position your document camera.
3. Adjust the camera settings using the Camera mode’s OSD menu (see Page33).
4. Press the CAP/DEL button on the control panel.
OR
Press the CAPTURE button on the remote control.
Recording a video on an SD card
You can record a video with your document camera and save the recording to an SD card.
To record a video on an SD/SDHC card
1. Insert an SD/SDHC card in your document camera's SD/SDHC card slot.
2. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the Setting tab.
3.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the Storage , and
4.
then press the button on the control panel or remote control.
The document camera detects the SD/SDHC card.
5. Press the RECORDING button on the control panel to start recording.
OR
Press the RECORD button on the remote control to start recording.
6. Press the RECORDING button on the control panel to stop recording.
OR
Press the RECORD button on the remote control to stop recording.
Transferring images to your computer
You can transfer images from your external storage device to your computer.
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To transfer images to your computer
1. Use the OSD menu to set your document camera USB to PC mode and select STORAGE .
2. Connect your document camera to your computer with the USB cable. See Page13.
3. Adjust the camera settings using the Camera mode’s OSD menu. See Page33.
NOTE
Your computer recognizes your document camera and the external storage device as a
removal disk.
4. Browse to the removable disk on your computer, and then transfer the images to your
computer.
Using a microscope
You can view the microscope stage through the document camera using additional attachments.
See Connecting to external devices on page19.
To display a microscope slide
1. Place a slide or object on the stage of the microscope.
2. Focus the microscope so that the subject is sharp.
3. Position the microscope under your document camera so the camera lens is aligned with the
microscope eyepiece.
CAUTION
Ensure you do not hit your document camera lens with the microscope. This could damage
your document camera’s lens.
4. Press the CAMERA/PC button on the control panel.
Or
Press the CAMERA button on the remote control.
5. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the Image tab.
6.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the Mode sub-menu,
7.
and then press the button on the control panel or remote control.
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Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the Microscope
8.
mode and then press the button on the control panel or remote control.
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Playback mode
Setting your document camera to Playback mode 47
Using the OSDmenu in Playback mode 48
Navigating the OSD menu in Playback mode 48
Using Playback mode OSD menu options 49
This chapter explains how to use your document camera in Playback mode.
Setting your document camera to Playback mode
When you set your document camera to Playback mode, you can connect to a display or a
projector and play back the images or videos from an SD/SDHC card or the internal memory.
Browse through the stored images and display captured images individually or as a slide show.
NOTE
When your document camera is in Playback mode, connect to a display or projector using an
HDMI cable and ensure that the images you want to show are stored using an internal or external
memory source.
While in Playback mode the document camera uses the video output, which disables your ability
to access live images and USB functions.
To play back content from an SD/SDHC card
1. Connect your document camera to a display or projector. See Connecting to different
displays on page15.
2. Insert an SD/SDHC card into your document camera. See Using an SD/SDHC card on page29.
3. Press the PLAYBACK button on the control panel or remote control.
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Using the OSDmenu in Playback mode
Use the Playback mode OSD menu to view and select your source storage location and control
how the stored images are displayed.
Navigating the OSD menu in Playback mode
To navigate the OSD menu in Playback mode
1. Insert an SD/SDHC card into the document camera.
2. Set your document camera to Playback mode. Press the PLAYBACK button on the control
panel or remote control.
3. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
Press the and buttons on the control panel or remote control to navigate between
4.
functions in the menu list.
Press the and buttons on the control panel or remote control to choose a selection in
5.
the menu list.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to make a selection.
6.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to enter a sub-menu.
7.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to return to the previous menu
8.
level.
9. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control to exit the menu.
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Using Playback mode OSD menu options
The following OSD menu options are available when your document camera is in Playback mode.
Playback menu option Description
Slide Show Displays all captured still images in an automated slide show.
Interval Set the slide show interval before displaying the next image. The
maximum interval is 100 seconds.
Effect Select the slide show transition effect:
Slide image
l
Checker down
l
Blinds
l
Split Vertical Out
l
Split Horizontal In
l
Storage Select the source of the images.
Delete All
Permanently deletes all the data in the selected memory source.
NOTE
A warning message appears. Select YES to continue or NO to
stop.
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To select the settings for a slide show
1. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control to access the Playback mode
OSD menu.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control panel to make a selection, and
2.
then press the button.
Press the and buttons on the control panel or remote control to toggle between
3.
functions.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to toggle between functions.
4.
5. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control to close the menu.
To play a slide show
1. Connect your document camera to a projector or display (see Page15).
2. Insert an SD/SDHC card.
3. Press the PLAYBACK button on the control panel or remote control.
Thumbnail images from the memory source are displayed.
4. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control twice to start the slide show.
5.
6. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control to stop the slide show or to
return to thumbnail view.
To play a video
1. Connect your document camera to a projector or display (see Page15).
2. Insert an SD/SDHC card.
3. Press the PLAYBACK button on the control panel or remote control.
Thumbnail images from the memory source are displayed.
Press the and buttons on the control panel or remote control to toggle between
4.
images.
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Press the button on the control panel or remote control to select the video you want to
5.
play.
6. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control to stop the video or to return to
thumbnail view.
You can delete all images at once from your document camera’s memory sources using the OSD
menu, or you can delete selected images.
IMPORTANT
You are unable to delete images from your computer in Playback mode. You can delete images
only from the connected memory source.
To delete all images
1. Select the memory source you want to delete all images from.
2. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control to access the Playback mode
OSD menu.
Press the button the control panel or remote control to navigate to DELETE ALL .
3.
Press the button on the control panel or remote control to make a selection.
4.
The DELETE ALL warning appears.
Press the and buttons on the control panel or remote control to select YES or NO .
5.
6. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control to DELETE or CANCEL .
7. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control to close the Playback mode
OSD menu.
To delete one image
1. Press the PLAYBACK button on the control panel or remote control to display all the images in
the memory storage.
Press the , , , buttons on the control panel or remote control to select the image
2.
you want to delete.
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3. Press the CAP/DEL button on the control panel .
The DELETE THIS IMAGE warning appears.
OR
Press DEL on the remote control.
The DELETE THIS IMAGE warning appears.
Press the and buttons on the control panel or remote control to select YES or NO .
4.
5. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control to DELETE or CANCEL .
6. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control to close the Playback mode
OSD menu.
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SMART software
Connecting your document camera to SMART Notebook software 53
Using a microscope with SMART Notebook software 55
Connecting your document camera to SMART Document Camera software 55
Navigating SMART Document Camera software’s Viewer menu options 56
This chapter explains how to use your document camera with SMART Notebook collaborative
learning software and SMART Document Camera software.
Using your document camera with SMART Notebook and SMART Document Camera software
enables you to display and capture images/videos.
IMPORTANT
l SMART Notebook software is compatible only through a wired connection.
l Make sure your document camera is set to Camera or Computer Pass-Through mode when
using SMART Notebook software.
l SMART Document Camera software is available through a wireless and wired connection.
Connecting your document camera to SMART
Notebook software
To connect to SMART Notebook software
1. Connect your document camera to your computer using the provided USB cable.
2. Power on the document camera.
3. Launch SMART Notebook software.
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4. Select Insert from the main menu and then select SMART Document Camera Viewer.
The SMART Document Camera window appears.
5. Place the object you want to display under the camera.
Navigating SMART Notebook’s Document
Camera Viewer menu options
Once the SMART Document Camera Viewer is launched in SMART Notebook, you can easily
capture images with the document camera and then adjust them in SMART Notebook's SMART
Document Camera window.
The following options are available in the SMARTDocument Camera window.
Option Description
Mixed Reality
Capture and
close
Capture to new
page
Capture with
time-lapse
Zoom out Decrease the image magnification.
Zoom in Increase the image magnification.
Decrease
brightness
Increase
brightness
Auto focus Automatically adjust focus.
Focus out Focus out manually.
NOTE
The Mixed Reality feature is only compatible with SMART Document
Camera 450 and earlier models.
Insert a screen capture on the current Notebook page and then close the
window.
Capture an image and insert it on a new Notebook page while keeping the
current window open.
Capture a series of screen captures.
Decrease the level of brightness when capturing images.
Increase the level of brightness when capturing images.
Focus in Focus in manually.
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Option Description
Additional
settings
Start Microscope Mode
l
Stop Microscope Mode
l
Rotate 180 degrees
l
Covert to Color
l
Convert to Black and White
l
Convert to Positive
l
Convert to Negative
l
Automatically Start Mixed Reality Tools
l
Using a microscope with SMART Notebook
software
To use a microscope with SMART Notebook software
1. Connect your document camera to your computer. See Connecting to external devices on
page19.
2. Open the SMART Document Camera window.
3. Press Additional Settings on the SMART Document Camera window menu bar, and then
select Start Microscope Mode.
4. Press Additional Settings , and then select Stop Microscope Mode when you’re done.
Connecting your document camera to SMART
Document Camera software
To connect to SMART Document Camera software using a wireless connection
1.1. Power on the document camera.
2. Launch SMART Document Camera software.
3. Select the SMART menu on the top left corner and select Options.
4. Navigate to the Camera Setting tab.
5. Select My WirelessCam from Choose type of Wireless Camera .
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6. Select the IP button.
7. Enter your IP information and select OK .
IMPORTANT
Ensure your computer is connected to the same WiFi network (SSID) as the document
camera.
8. Select the OK button to apply the updates.
9. Place the object you want to display under the camera.
For more information on network recommendations see Connecting to a wireless network on
page17.
To connect to SMART Document Camera software using a wired connection
1. Connect your document camera to your computer using the provided USB cable.
2. Power on the document camera.
3. Launch SMART Document Camera software.
4. Place the object you want to display under the camera.
Navigating SMART Document Camera software’s
Viewer menu options
Once your document camera is connected to SMART Document Camera software you can easily
capture and adjust images.
The following options are available in the SMARTDocument Camera Viewer window.
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Option Description
Camera Control
Pause
l
Auto focus
l
Auto adjust
l
Zoom in
l
Zoom out
l
Zoom reset
l
Rotate right
l
Rotate left
l
l Image adjustments
o
Brightness
o
Contrast
o
White balance
o
Manual focus
o
Exposure
o
Straighten image
o
Color effect
o
Mode
Annotation
Recording
Select
l
Freehand
l
Highlighter
l
Line
l
Text
l
Shape
l
Eraser
l
Clear all
l
Colors
l
Line style
l
Undo
l
Redo
l
Record
l
Pause
l
Mute
l
Slow motion mode
l
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Option Description
Capture
Widget Mode
Capture
l
HD capture
l
Area capture
l
l Continuous capture
Camera control
l
Record
l
Capture
l
Camera capture
l
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Resolving general issues 59
Resolving image issues 60
Resolving software issues 61
Resolving recording issues 61
Resolving connection issues 62
This chapter provides troubleshooting information for your documentcamera.
NOTE
These procedures vary depending on your Windows operating system and your system
preferences.
Resolving general issues
Issue Solutions
The presentation screen is
dark and unreadable
Turn on Auto Image in your document camera’s OSD menu
l
(Menu > IMAGE > Advanced > Auto Image) to adjust the
image brightness.
Reset your document camera to its default settings (Menu >
l
SYSTEM > Default > Yes > Enter ).
Make sure there’s enough light in the room, or turn on the
l
overhead light on your document camera.
Adjust the brightness and contrast levels manually in the
l
document camera's OSD menu, or use the buttons on the
control panel or remote control.
NOTE
Ensure the display settings are not adjusted from the default
settings.
If you are using a projector, check the bulb.
l
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Issue Solutions
The SD/SDHC card does
not play videos properly.
Format the SD/SDHC card using the document camera’s OSD
menu (Menu > SETTING > Format > SD CARD).
CAUTION
This erases all the data on the SD/SDHC.
Your document camera has
an issue not described
Restart the document camera using the power button on the
control panel or remote control.
above.
Resolving image issues
Issue Solutions
No camera image displays
while in Camera mode.
Ensure your document camera is turned on.
l
Check all cable connections.
l
Check the TV/RGB switch on the right-side connection panel
l
of your document camera and set it to the type of display
device you have.
Reset the output resolution by using a pen tip or other small
l
object to press the resolution reset button on the left panel of
the document camera.
No computer image
displays while in Computer
Pass-Through mode.
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Ensure your document camera is turned on.
l
Ensure the your computer is working by plugging it directly
l
into the display.
Check all cable connections.
l
Check the cable connections from the computer HDMI output
l
to the HDMI input of your document camera.
Ensure your document camera is in Computer Pass-Through
l
mode.
On some computers, you can press FN+F5 repeatedly to
l
toggle between display modes and the computer images on
the presentation screen.
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Issue Solutions
No image appears when
you press the PLAYBACK
button.
Insert an SD/SDHC card with stored images or capture an
l
image to the internal memory.
Disconnect the USB cable.
l
NOTE
Images need to be stored in the available memory location
in order to enter Playback mode.
The image on the
presentation screen is
distorted or blurry.
Reset your document camera to its default settings (Menu >
l
SYSTEMS > Default > Yes ).
Adjust the brightness and contrast manually to reduce the
l
distortion.
Press the auto focus button on the control panel or remote
l
control to adjust the image.
Resolving software issues
Issue Solutions
SMART Notebook software
or SMART Document
Camera software doesn’t
detect your document
camera.
Ensure your USB cable is connected.
l
NOTE
If you are not directly connected through a single USB cable,
use a shorter direct connection.
Ensure your software is up-to-date.
l
Ensure the USB cable and the computer USB receptacle are
l
working properly.
Ensure the USB to PC setting is set to CAMERA in the
l
document camera’s OSD menu.
Resolving recording issues
Issue Solutions
You’re unable to record a
video (the red recording
light doesn’t turn on).
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Ensure the SD/SDHC card is installed.
l
Disconnect the USB cable (the document camera doesn’t
l
record video while being used as a USB camera).
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The document camera
stops responding during
Format the SD/SDHC card or USB drive using the document
camera’s OSD menu (Menu > SETTING > Format > SD CARD).
video recording.
CAUTION
This erases all the data on the SD/SDHC.
Resolving connection issues
Issue Solutions
The WiFi connection shows
None on the OSD menu.
The document camera is
connected to my computer
but I cannot see the live
image in the SMART
Document Camera Viewer
window.
Ensure the WiFi dongle is inserted into the document camera.
l
Ensure the WiFi router is operating.
l
Rescan for the WiFi signal (Menu > WiFi > Advanced > Rescan).
l
Ensure the WiFi LED indicator on the document camera control
l
panel is off.
If the WiFi LED indicator is on, press the button on the
l
control panel to turn it off. Then reopen the document camera
software.
The SMART Document
Camera software detects
and displays the IP address
but is unable to detect your
document camera on the
Options page.
Ensure your computer is connected to the same WiFi network
l
(SSID) as the document camera.
If your computer and document camera are not connected to
l
the same network rescan and connect the document camera.
(SMART > Options > Camera Setting > IP ).
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Appendix A
compliance
SMARTTechnologies supports global efforts to ensure that electronic equipment is manufactured,
sold, and disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations (WEEE and
Battery Directive)
Waste electrical and electronic equipment and batteries contain substances that can be harmful to
the environment and to human health. Products should be disposed of in the appropriate recycling
stream and not as regular waste.
Batteries
The SMART Document Camera 550 contains rechargeable lithium batteries. The remote contains
two AAA batteries. Recycle or dispose of batteries properly.
See smarttech.com/compliance for more information.
Hazardous Materials Table
In accordance with the previsions of SJ/T 11364, visit smarttech.com/compliance for this product's
hazardous material table.
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