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Epson ELPDC05
High Resolution Document Camera
User’s Guide
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Important Safety Information WARNING: Never open any cover on the document camera. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the document camera can severely injure you. Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: The document camera and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small children to avoid any risk of suffocation. WARNING: Never attempt to replace the lamps. Refer all lamp servicing to q
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Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Getting the Most from Your Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1 Setting Up the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . 11 Unpacking the Document Camera . . . . .
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Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Zooming and Focusing Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Doubling the Size of the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Adjusting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Increasing Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Adjusting the White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Rotating the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Solving Problems with the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Telephone Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 5 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Welcome ® Your versatile Epson ELPDC05 High Resolution Document Camera can be connected to most types of projectors and display devices. From boardrooms to auditoriums to courtrooms, you can show fine detail with a large variety of presentation materials. You can even display three-dimensional objects with perfect illumination and depth of focus. Your document camera captures images at a resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels, with a maximum shooting area of 13.7 × 10.2 inches (350 × 260 mm). Wit
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Getting the Most from Your Document Camera Depending on your presentation, you can take advantage of any or all of these options: ■ Connecting to a projector or TV/computer monitor The document camera requires an output device, such as a projector or TV/computer monitor, to display its image. To connect the document camera to these devices, see page 16. ■ Connecting to a laptop or desktop computer You can connect up to two video output sources, such as laptops or desktop computers. This is
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Getting More Information Need tips on giving presentations or more information about your document camera? Here’s where you can look for help: ■ http://www.presentersonline.com Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips, tricks, and technology. The site provides templates, clip art, and sound clips, as well as Presenters Services to use on the road. Even more resources and services are available if you register to join the ® Presenters Club —and it’s free. ■ http://support.ep
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10 Welcome
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Setting Up the Document Camera This chapter explains how to set up the document camera for a video presentation. You’ll find instructions for: ■ Unpacking the document camera ■ Installing batteries in the remote control ■ Positioning the document camera ■ Unfolding the document camera ■ Connecting to a projector or TV/computer monitor ■ Connecting to a computer ■ Connecting a mouse to the document camera ■ Adjusting the document camera’s DIP switches 11
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Unpacking the Document Camera After unpacking the document camera, make sure you have all the items shown below: Batteries Epson Utility Software Remote control CD-ROM Document camera Mouse Power cord S-video cable RGB video cable USB cable RCA cable Save all the packaging in case you need to ship the document camera later. Always use the original packaging (or equivalent) when you need to send the document camera to another location. For transportation instructions, see page 42. 12 Setting
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Installing Batteries in the caution Remote Control When replacing batteries, take the following Before using the remote control, install its batteries. precautions: ■ Don’t mix old and new 1. Press down on the battery batteries. cover and slide it off. ■ Replace batteries as soon as they run out. If the batteries leak, wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth. If fluid gets on your 2. Insert two AAA batteries as hands, wash them shown. immediately. ■ Don’t expose batteries to 3. Re
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Positioning the Document Camera Before connecting the document camera, you need to decide where to caution place it. Follow these guidelines: Don’t hold or lift the ■ Place the document camera on a sturdy, level surface. document camera by the camera head arm or lighting ■ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and unit arms; this may damage under the document camera. them. ■ Make sure the document camera is within 10 feet (3 m) of a grounded electrical outlet or extens
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Unfolding the Document Camera Follow these steps to unfold the document camera: 1. Raise the arm for the left lighting unit until it stops. Then raise the right lighting unit. 2. Position the lighting units so that they face the stage (downward). 3. Press the camera arm release button as you raise the camera arm. When the camera arm stops, release the button to lock the arm into place. Camera arm release button Setting Up the Document Camera 15
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4. Rotate the camera head so that the lens faces the stage (downward). Connecting to a Projector or TV/Computer Monitor You can connect the document camera to any projector or monitor that has a standard RGB video, composite video, or S-video input port. Epson projectors support these connections. Most computer monitors support only RGB video, while many television monitors support composite video. Follow the instructions below to connect the document camera to your display device. 16 Set
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Connecting the RGB Video Cable Before you start, make sure your document camera and projector or computer monitor are turned off. note The RGB video input port on 1. Connect one end of the RGB video cable to the document the projector or monitor may camera’s RGB OUT port. be labeled “computer,” or “video in.” Projector RGB OUT port or Monitor 2. Connect the other end to the RGB video input port on the projector or computer monitor. 3. Tighten the screws on the connectors. Connecting the RCA
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Connecting the S-Video Cable Before you start, make sure your document camera and projector or TV are turned off. 1. Connect one end of the S-video cable to the document camera’s S-VIDEO OUTPUT port. Projector or TV S-VIDEO OUTPUT port 2. Connect the other end to the S-video input port on the projector or TV. Connecting to a Computer The document camera comes with two RGB video input ports. These note can be used to connect up to two laptops or desktop computers to the For best image qualit
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Before you start, make sure your document camera and computer(s) are turned off. 1. Connect one end of the RGB video cable to the RGB1 INPUT port on the document camera. Laptop RGB input ports Computer 2. Connect the other end of the RGB video cable to your computer’s RGB video output (monitor) port. 3. Tighten the screws on the connectors. 4. To connect a second computer, repeat the preceding steps, except connect the RGB video cable to the RGB2 INPUT port on the document camera. Connectin
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Adjusting the Camera DIP Switches The document camera has two DIP switches that control special note settings. Refer to the table below to make sure they are set correctly for Make sure the document your configuration. camera is turned off before you change the DIP switch DIP switches settings. DIP Switch 0 1 Function * ANTSC PAL Selects the TV video output format. Select NTSC for US model TV sets and PAL for European TV sets. B Overscan Underscan* Selects how much of the document stag
