EPSON ELPDC02 High Resolution Document Imager ® User’s Guide
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. Caution: Never attempt to replace the lamps.
C Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Getting the Most from Your Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Setting Up the Document Camera . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unpacking the Document Camera . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Zooming and Focusing Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Adjusting the Image Position and Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Adjusting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Using the Camera Head as a Conventional Video Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Turning Off and Storing the Document Camera . . . . . . . . .
6 Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Index . . .
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W Welcome The EPSON ® ELPDC02 High Resolution Document Imager is a high resolution document camera that can be connected to all types of projectors and display devices. From boardrooms to auditoriums, you can show fine detail in a large variety of presentation materials. The document camera’s upper lamps provide ample lighting for printed material and 3-D objects, while its base lamps offer illumination for overhead transparencies and film negatives.
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 monitor The document camera requires an output device, such as a projector or monitor, to display its image. To connect the document camera to these devices, see page 11. ■ Connecting to a laptop or other computer You can connect up to two other video output sources, such as a laptop and desktop computer.
Getting More Information Need tips on giving presentations? 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.epson.
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1 Setting Up the Document Camera This chapter tells you how to set up the document camera for a video presentation.
Unpacking the Document Camera After unpacking the document camera, make sure you have all the items shown below: batteries power cord remote control document camera RGB video cable RCA cable S-Video cable Save all packaging in case you need to ship the document camera. Always use the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the document camera to another location. For transportation instructions, see page 28.
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control caution Before using the remote control, you need to install its batteries as described below. 1. Press down on the ridged area and remove the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert two AAA batteries as shown. 3. Replace the battery compartment cover. ridged area When replacing batteries, take the following precautions: ■ Don’t mix old and new batteries. ■ Replace batteries as soon as they run out.
Unfolding the Document Camera Follow the steps below to unfold the document camera. 1. Unfold the first lighting unit arm (1) and then the second (2) as shown until they stop.
2. Press the camera arm lock release button (3) and raise the camera arm (4) until the button returns to its original position and you hear a click. Make sure the camera arm is securely locked. lighting unit camera head 3 4 lighting unit 3. Rotate the camera head so that the lens faces the stage (downward). 4. Rotate the lighting units so that the lamps face the stage.
Positioning the Document Camera caution Don’t hold or lift the document camera by the camera head or lighting unit arms, or you may damage them. Before connecting the document camera, you need to decide where to place it. Wherever you place it, be sure to follow these guidelines: ■ Place the document camera on a sturdy, level surface. ■ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the document camera.
Connecting to a Projector or 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 all three connections. Most computer monitors support only RGB video, while many television monitors support S-Video and composite video. RGB video provides the highest quality, with true XGA resolution. S-Video offers the next best quality, followed by composite video.
Connecting the S-Video Cable Before you start, make sure your document camera and projector or monitor are turned off. 1. Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the document camera’s S-VIDEO port. 2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-Video input port on the projector or monitor. or Connecting the RCA Cable Before you start, make sure your document camera and projector or monitor are turned off. 1. Connect one end of the RCA cable to the document camera’s VIDEO port. 2.
Adjusting the Camera Head Switches The gamma selection switch adjusts the output color to match the device connected to the RGB OUT port. Set the switch to OFF when connected to a projector or ON when connected to a monitor. The frequency selection switch is factory set to 60 Hz. In an area where power frequency is 50 Hz, set the switch to 50 to reduce flickering.
Connecting to a Computer In addition to using the stage for your presentation material, you can connect up to two devices that have RGB video output ports, such as a laptop and desktop computer. This is especially useful if your projector has only one input port. You can connect the computers to the document camera’s RGB input ports as described below, and connect the document camera to the projector’s input port as shown on page 11.
2 Using the Document Camera Once you have set up the document camera, you’re ready to turn it on, adjust the image, and give your presentation.
Turning On Your Equipment Make sure your document camera and other equipment are set up and connected correctly, as described in Chapter 1. Always turn on your projector or monitor first. Then turn on your document camera, as described below, followed by any other equipment you’ve connected to it. You can turn on your computer and video equipment in any order. If you have both a computer and video source connected, you may have to switch to the desired source to see its image as described on page 18.
4. Turn on the document camera. After a few moments, the Main and Upper indicator lights on the control panel and the upper lamps turn on. power switch Main indicator light Upper indicator light note 5. Place your presentation material on the stage. You should see an image on screen. Once you see your image, turn to page 19 for instructions on making adjustments. If you turn off the document camera, always wait a few seconds before turning it back on.
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen If an image doesn’t appear, try the following: ■ Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described on page 11 for a projector or monitor or page 14 for a computer. ■ Make sure everything is turned on. ■ Make sure the Main and Upper lights on the control panel and the upper lamps are on. ■ If you are using a video source, such as a laptop or desktop computer, you may need to switch video sources. See the next section for instructions.
Adjusting the Lighting If you are presenting printed material or 3-D objects, the two upper lamps will provide ample light. If the ambient lighting in the room is sufficient, however, you may obtain a better image with the upper lamps off. Press the Upper button on the control panel or remote control to turn off the lamps. Press it again to turn the lamps back on.
Adjusting the Image Once you see your image, you may need to make certain adjustments: ■ To zoom or focus your image, see the next section. ■ If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it. If the image is too large or too small, you can resize it. See page 21. ■ If the image is too light or dark, see page 22. Zooming and Focusing Your Image Use the Tele button on the control panel or remote control to enlarge the image, and use the Wide button to reduce it.
Adjusting the Image Position and Size If you are displaying a computer image using the Video or S-Video output port, you can adjust its position and size. Remote control note Position arrow buttons To adjust the image position, use the Position arrow buttons on the remote control. You can’t adjust the position or size of an image captured with the overhead camera or an image output through the RGB video output port. To adjust the image size, press and hold the Main button on the control panel.
Adjusting the Brightness The document camera is initially set to auto iris. When using the camera, you can manually adjust the iris to control the amount of light that reaches the lens. Remote control If the screen looks dark, press the Open button to open the iris so that more light reaches the lens. If the screen looks too light, press the Close button. To return to the default setting of auto iris, press the Normal button.
Turning Off and Storing the Document Camera When you’ve finished using the document camera, follow these steps to turn off and store it. If you’re using a monitor or projector, shut it down last. 1. Turn off the document camera. 2. Unplug the power cord and disconnect any attached video cables. 3. If the close-up lens is flipped down, close it. 4. Place the remote control inside the remote control storage compartment and close the tray.
caution 5. Hold the camera arm and press the camera arm release button (1). Then fold down the camera arm (2). Be careful not to let the camera arm drop, or you may damage it. 1 2 6. Fold down the first lighting unit arm (3) and then the second (4). Store the camera as shown.
3 Maintaining and Transporting the Document Camera Y warning Before you clean any part of the document camera, turn it off and unplug the power cord. Never open any cover on the document camera. Dangerous electrical voltages in the document camera can injure you severely. Don’t try to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. our document camera needs little maintenance. All you need to do on a regular basis is keep the lenses and stage clean.
Cleaning the Lenses Clean the lenses whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. ■ Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. ■ To remove dirt or smears on the lenses, use lens-cleaning paper. If necessary, moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface. ■ Clean both sides of the close-up lens.
Cleaning the Document Camera Case Before you clean the case, first turn off the document camera and unplug the power cord. ■ To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. ■ To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent. Then wipe the case. ■ Do not use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner, or other chemical detergents. These can damage the case. ■ Take special care when cleaning the stage, or you may scratch it.
Transporting the Document Camera note EPSON shall not be liable for any damages incurred during transportation. The document camera contains many glass and precision parts. If you need to transport it, follow these packing guidelines to prevent damage to the document camera: ■ Make sure to turn off and fold the document camera as described on page 23. ■ When shipping the document camera for repairs, use the original packaging material if possible.
4 Solving Problems This chapter helps you solve problems with your document camera, and tells you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t solve yourself.
Solving Problems with the Image No image appears on the screen. ■ Check that all cables are properly connected (see Chapter 1) and everything is turned on. ■ Make sure the projector or computer is not in sleep mode. Check the projector documentation, or try pressing a key on the computer keyboard. ■ The document camera may have been turned on too quickly after it was turned off. Turn the document camera off, wait a few seconds, and then turn it on again. ■ The wrong source may be selected.
■ The presentation material may be too far from the lens. Flip down the close-up lens. ■ Make sure there is no condensation on the lenses. You may need to wait before using the document camera after moving it from a cold environment to a warm environment. Switching Between NTSC and PAL For video output, the document camera is set at the factory to NTSC mode. Follow the steps below to switch to PAL mode. Before you start, make sure your document camera is plugged in. 1.
Solving Problems with the Remote Control ■ Make sure you are within 23 feet (7 m) of the document camera, and within range of the document camera’s front or back sensor (approximately 30° to the left or right and 15° above or below). ■ The remote control batteries may not be installed correctly or may be low on power. Try changing the batteries as described on page 7. ■ Dim the room lights and turn off any fluorescents. Make sure the document camera is not in direct sunlight.
Telephone Support Services To use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the EPSON PrivateLine Support card included with your document camera. This is the fastest way of speaking to a live representative, and it’s free. This service is available 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for the duration of your warranty period. You may also speak with an EPSON document camera support specialist by dialing one of these numbers: ■ U.S.
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5 Technical Specifications General CCD 1/3 inch (848,676 progressive square pixels) Resolution 1024 × 768 pixels Lens F=2.8, f=5.8 to 58 mm Frame speed 15 frames per second Shooting area 13.8 × 10.2 in. (350 × 260 mm) max. 1.5 × 1.1 in. (38 × 28 mm) min. Limit of focus adjustment 3.9 in. (100 mm) from the stage surface using the close-up lens 3.6 feet (1.
Remote Control Range 23 feet (7 m) Batteries Alkaline AAA (2) Dimensions Weight 22.1 lb (10 kg) Folded (h × w × d) 6.6 × 15.7 × 26.0 in. (168 × 400 × 660 mm) Unfolded (h × w × d) 24.6 × 27.6 × 21.3 in. (625 × 700 × 542 mm) Electrical Rated frequency 50/60 Hz Power supply 100 to 120 VAC 200 to 240 VAC Power consumption 100 to 120 VAC: 43 W 200 to 240 VAC: 0.
Safety United States FCC 47CFR Part 15B UL1492 Canada ICES-003 CSA C22.2 No.1-94 (cUL) CE Marking Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022, EN 55024 Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950 Compatible Video Formats The document camera supports NTSC and PAL video standards, as well as the monitor display formats listed below. Mode Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution VGA1 85.08 640 × 350 VGA2 85.08 640 × 400 VGA3 85.039 720 × 400 VGA—60 59.94 640 × 480 VGA—72 72.809 640 × 480 VGA—75 75 640 × 480 VGA—85 85.
38 Technical Specifications Mode Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution SXGA1 75 1152 × 864 SXGA2 60 1280 × 960 SXGA3 85.002 1280 × 960 SXGA—60 60.02 1280 × 1024 SXGA—75 75.025 1280 × 1024 SXGA—85 85.024 1280 × 1024 UXGA—60 60 1600 × 1200 UXGA—65 65 1600 × 1200 UXGA—70 70 1600 × 1200 UXGA—75 75 1600 × 1200 UXGA—85 85 1600 × 1200 MAC 13 66.667 640 × 480 MAC 16 74.55 832 × 624 MAC 19 74.927 1024 × 768 MAC 21 75.062 1152 × 870 PC98 56.
6 Notices This chapter includes safety instructions and other important information about your EPSON document camera. Important Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the document camera: ■ Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. ■ Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
40 Notices ■ Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
■ A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. ■ Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THIS IS A CLASS B PRODUCT. IN A DOMESTIC ENVIRONMENT THIS PRODUCT MAY CAUSE RADIO INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER MAY BE REQUIRED TO TAKE ADEQUATE MEASURES. Remote Control Information You can operate the document camera by remote control via a line-of-sight infrared (IR) receiver at the front and rear of the document camera.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We: Located at: EPSON AMERICA, INC. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 6-43 Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users 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 or television reception.
Warranty Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty What is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first end user customer of the EPSON product enclosed with this limited warranty statement that the product, if purchased and used in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturer's specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase (except that the warranty period is 90 days for lamps).
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Index Numerics 3-D objects, presenting, 19 A Auto Focus button, 20 B Base button, 19 Batteries, installing, 7 Blank screen, 18 Blueprints, presenting, 19 Blurry image, 30 Buttons focus, 20 input, 18 iris, 22 lamp, 19 position arrow, 21 zoom, 20 C Cables, 6, 30 Camera head switches, adjusting, 13 Cleaning, 26 to 27 Close button, 22 Close-up lens, 22, 26 Computer, connecting, 14 Connecting document camera to a computer, 14 to a monitor, 11 to 12 to a projector, 11 to 12 to RGB video sources, 14 D Documen
I P Image focusing, 20 position, adjusting, 21 resolution, 35 shooting area, 35 shooting speed, 22, 35 size, adjusting, 21 sources, selecting, 18 troubleshooting, 18, 30 to 31 zooming, 20 Iris, adjusting, 22 PAL mode, 31 Picture, see Image Position arrow buttons, 21 Positioning document camera, 10 image, 21 Power specifications, 36 switch, 17 Printouts, presenting, 19 PrivateLine Support, 3, 33 Problems blank screen, 18 image, 30 to 31 remote control, 32, 42 Projector, connecting, 11 to 12 L Lamp specif
Specifications dimensions, 36 electrical, 36 environmental, 36 general, 35 lamp, 35 lens, 35 remote control, 36 safety, 37 video formats, 37 to 38 Support, see Technical support T Technical support, 3, 32 to 33 Tele button, 20 Temperature requirements, 36 Transparencies, presenting, 19 Transporting, 28 Troubleshooting image problems, 18, 30 to 31 remote control problems, 32, 42 Turning off document camera, 23 Turning on document camera, 16 to 17 U Unfolding document camera, 8 to 9 Upper button, 19 V Vide
