Visioneer LX 200 User Manual

Technical Support

Visit Visioneer’s web site at www.visioneer.com for technical support including help
during installation, driver updates, spare parts and documentation.

Visioneer's 90-Day Limited Product Warranty (Upgradeable to 1
year)

If you find physical defects in the materials or the workmanship
used in making the product described in this document, Visioneer
will repair, or at its option, replace, the product at no charge to
you, provided you return it (postage prepaid, with proof of your

purchase from the original reseller) during the

3-month period after the date of your
original purchase of the product. Upon registration of the product with Visioneer at
www.visioneer.com, the warranty is automatically extended for an additional 9
months for a total of 12 months

.

THIS IS VISIONEER'S ONLY WARRANTY AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY CONCERNING
THE PRODUCT, ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE
EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. AS A RESULT, EXCEPT AS SET OUT ABOVE, THE PRODUCT IS
SOLD “AS IS” AND YOU ARE ASSUMING THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE PRODUCT'S
SUITABILITY TO YOUR NEEDS, ITS QUALITY AND ITS PERFORMANCE.

IN NO EVENT WILL VISIONEER BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT OR
FROM ITS USE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

All exclusions and limitations in this warranty are made only to the extent permitted
by applicable law and shall be of no effect to the extent in conflict with the express
requirements of applicable law.

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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on the purchase of your new
camera. Your camera has been carefully engineered
and manufactured to give you dependable
operation. Read this manual before operating the
camera to become more familiar with it.

This manual has been written and formatted with
depth and detail so that you can easily follow the
instructions to maximize the features of your
camera.

ENGLISH

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Table of Contents

Important Information......................................................................................4

Precautions ......................................................................................................5

Camera Features ..............................................................................................6

System Requirements ......................................................................................7

1. The Camera

Overview of your Visioneer LX 200 ................................................................8

Loading the Batteries ......................................................................................9

Turning the Camera On and Off ....................................................................10

LCD Menu Screens ..........................................................................................11

LCD Status Messages......................................................................................15

Turning the LCD On and Off ..........................................................................16

Camera Ready LED Status..............................................................................16

Camera Memory..............................................................................................17

2. Camera Mode

Taking Images ................................................................................................19

Main Menu......................................................................................................19

Mode..........................................................................................................20

Video Clips ............................................................................................20

Self-timer ................................................................................................21

Size............................................................................................................22

Quality ......................................................................................................23

Flash ..........................................................................................................24

EV ..............................................................................................................25

WB (White Balance) ..................................................................................26

Scene ........................................................................................................27

Brightness ................................................................................................28

Setup ........................................................................................................29

Digital Zoom ..................................................................................................33

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3. Review Mode

Enlargement ..................................................................................................34

Viewing Video Clips ......................................................................................34

Main Menu ....................................................................................................35

Delete ........................................................................................................35

Thumbnail..................................................................................................37

4. Software Installation

Installing the Camera Drivers and ArcSoft Applications ................................38

5. Transferring Photos to the Computer

Connecting the Camera to the Computer......................................................40

WDM/TWAIN Drivers (PC) ..........................................................................41

ArcSoft PhotoImpression (PC) ..............................................................41

Mass Storage Mode (DSC)........................................................................43

Unplugging the camera from the computer ............................................44

6. Other Features

Web Camera ..................................................................................................45

TV Mode ........................................................................................................46

7. Camera Maintenance

Cleaning the camera ......................................................................................49

8. Tips and Troubleshooting..............................................................................50

9. Camera Specifications ....................................................................................54

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

FCC INFORMATION

FCC WARNING: This equipment meets the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. Only the cable supplied with the camera
should be used. Operation with other cables is likely to result in interference to
radio and TV reception and could void the user’s authorization to operate this
equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

for HOME OR OFFICE USE

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

USER INFORMATION

NOTE: 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 on and off, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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VCCI INFORMATION

This is a Class B product, to be used in a domestic environment, based on the
Technical Requirement of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI)
from Information Technology Equipment. If this is used near a radio or
television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference.
Please install and use the equipment according to this instruction manual.

PRECAUTIONS

Be sure to observe the following precautions when using the camera:

•Do not open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. Always
leave this service to authorized repair facilities.

•Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get
wet. Never use outdoors when it is raining or snowing.

•Should foreign matter or water get into the unit, immediately turn the
power off and contact your local authorized service center.

•Physical damage and malfunction of this unit can cause the image data
stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies
of data by transferring them to a personal computer.

•Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the camera may
malfunction and require the user to reset the camera.

•Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the
Class B FCC limits.

•Do not leave the camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures,
such as in a closed vehicle or in direct sunlight.

•Remove the battery when camera is not used for long periods of time.

•Use 2x AA LR6 batteries only.

•Dispose of the batteries in a manner that complies with applicable laws.

•Do not place the camera in unstable locations where the camera may fall
and be damaged.

•Do not press on the lens.

•Do not unplug the camera from the TV or computer while the camera is in
operation; otherwise, the memory may be corrupted.

•Do not turn the power off or open the battery compartment when the LED
is blinking or lit up; otherwise, the image may not be stored.

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Camera Features

•Stores approximately 8 Fine, 15 Normal or 27 Economy (1600 x 1200
pixels) mode photos with 7MB internal memory

•Virtually unlimited storage using the removable MultiMediaCard (MMC)
or Secure Digital (SD). (MMC/SD memory cards are sold separately).

• 1.6" Color LCD

• USB connection and cable

• TV connection (NTSC and PAL)

•Built-in automatic flash

•Focus free from 3.9 feet (1.2 meters) to infinity

• 1600 x 1200 pixel output (2.0 Megapixels)

• TV On Screen Display (OSD) menu

•Up to 4X Digital Zoom

•EV Compensation

•Preset Scene Selection

•Video Clip Mode

•Web Camera (Windows only)

•Mass Storage Driver

•Self-timer

•Tripod socket

•Multi-language support

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System Requirements

PC:

•Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000 and XP

• IBM PC/AT or compatible, 200 Mhz or higher

•Minimum 32MB RAM (64MB recommended)

• USB Port

• 640 x 480 monitor, minimum 16 bit color (1024 x 768 24 bit color
recommended)

• 175MB free hard disk space

• 56K or faster modem, ISDN or LAN connection (for the Web Camera
feature only)

• CD-ROM drive

Macintosh:

•Mac OS 9 or higher

•Macintosh Power PC or higher, Minimum 64MB of RAM

• USB Port

• 100MB of available Hard Disk Space

•Storage device only

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1. The Camera

Overview of Your Visioneer LX 200

FRONT/TOP

1. Shutter Button

2. Lug for Neck / Wrist Strap

3. Viewfinder

4. Self-timer LED

5. Flash

6. Flash Sensor

7. Ir Filter and Lens

8. Power Button

9. Camera Ready LED

10. LCD

11. Cable Connection Panel

12. Tripod Socket

13. Mode Switch

14. Navigation Button

15. Menu Button

16. OK Button

17. LCD On/Off Button

18. Battery & Memory Card

Door

BACK/BOTTOM

1

2

8

9

10

11

3
4

5
6

7

13

14
15

16

17

12

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Loading the Batteries

The Visioneer LX 200 uses 2x AA LR6 batteries.

Loading the Batteries:

1. Locate the Battery & Memory Card Door on the
bottom of the camera.

2. Slide the button on the Battery & Memory Card
Door towards the center of the camera. (fig.1.1)

3. Lift the Battery & Memory Card Door to open.

4. Insert the batteries with the positive terminal
toward the + sign, and the negative terminal
toward the – sign. (fig.1.2)

5. Close the Battery & Memory Card Door.

Note: Remove the batteries from the Visioneer LX 200 if the camera
will not be used for an extended period of time to prevent corrosion
or battery leaks.

Checking the Batteries

The camera has a battery indicator that shows the current battery level.

FULL

Batteries are full
and ready to use.

LOW

Batteries are low
and need to be
replaced soon.

fig.1.1

fig.1.2

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Turning the Camera on and off

When the camera is turned on, the camera ready LED
on the back of the camera blinks and the LCD will
display the default settings.

Turning the Camera on and off:

1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.
(fig.1.3)

2. The camera is ready for picture taking when the
camera ready LED stops blinking. (fig.1.4)

3. To turn the camera off, press the Power button for
a few seconds.

T

fig.1.3

fig.1.4

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LCD Menu Screens

Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

M

Video Clip

Self-timer

Main Menu

MODE

1600 x 1200

1280 x 960

640 x 480

OK MENU

IMAGE SIZE

Fine

Normal

Economy

OK MENU

QUALITY

Auto

Flash

Flash Off

OK MENU

FLASH

A

Main Menu

OK MENU

IMAGE SIZE

Main Menu

OK MENU

QUALITY

Main Menu

OK MENU

FLASH

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LCD Menu Screens

AWB

Sunny

Fluorescent

OK MENU

WB

Tungsten

Main Menu

OK MENU

WB

–

EXPOSURE VALUE +

–

Brightness +

EV

WB

Scene

Brightness

MAIN MENU

+

WB

S

–

O

ff

O

ff

SCENE

OK MENU

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LCD Menu Screens

F

Language

Default

Format

Main Menu

SETUP

SETUP

Time-out 60S

Driver DSC

TV PAL

PlayLogo O f f

SETUP

Language

Español

Deutsch

Italiano

OK MENU

Language

Setup

Exit

MAIN MENU

PC
DSC

NTSC
PAL

15S
30S
60S
90S
None

English

Français

OK MENU

This operation will

delete all images

No

Yes

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Delete

Thumbnail

Brightness

Exit

MAIN MENU

Delete One

Delete All

Main Menu

DELETE

DELETE

THIS FILE?

No

Yes

DELETE

ALL FILES?

No

Yes

–

Brightness +

LCD Menu Screens

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LCD Status Messages

Messages on the LCD indicate if the memory is full or if there is a
problem with the memory.

1. MEMORY CARD IS FULL:

The memory card is full.

2. INTERNAL MEMORY IS FULL:

The internal memory is full.

3. ERROR:

The camera’s internal memory or the
MMC/SD may be corrupted. Please format
the memory. (P.32)

MEMORY CARD FULL!

INTERNAL MEMORY FULL

ERROR!

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Turning the LCD On and Off

By default, the LCD automatically turns on
when the camera is powered on. Press to
turn the LCD on or off.

Using the Display ON/OFF Button:

1. Press once to turn the LCD icons off.

2. Press again to turn the LCD off.

3. Press to turn the LCD on.

Camera Ready LED Status

When the Camera Ready LED is:

1. Steady

The camera is in capture mode. Please hold the
camera steady during this time; otherwise, the image
may come out blurry. (fig.1.5)

2. Blinking

The flash is recharging or the camera is in storage mode. You may move
the camera in this mode. (fig.1.5)

Note: Do not open the Battery & Memory Card Door or turn the power
off while the Camera Ready LED is steady or blinking; otherwise, the
images or video clips in the camera may be damaged.

fig.1.5

1600

A

AWB

005/080

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