PC170
Document Camera
User Manual - English
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I would like to use the auto focus.................................................................25
7.10 I would like to rotate the image ....................................................................26
7.11 I want to capture images..............................................................................26
7.12 I would like to record videos.........................................................................27
7.18 I would like to play the slides (Slide Show) ..................................................31
7.22 I would like to change the splash screen .....................................................33
7.23 I would like to use a SD card........................................................................34
7.24 Computer-related functions..........................................................................34
Chapter 8 Connecting to Microscope.......................................................................37
Chapter 9 DIP Switch Settings ..................................................................................38
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting......................................................................................40
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Chapter 1 Safety Instructions
Always follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the Document Camera:
1. Do not place Document Camera in tilted position.
2. Do not place the Document Camera on an unstable trolley, stand or table.
3. Do not use the Document Camera near water or source of heat.
4. Use attachments only as recommended.
5. Use the type of power source indicated on the Document Camera. If you are not sure
of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local electricity company for
advice.
6. Place the Document Camera on a place that it can be unplugged easily.
7. Always take the following precautions when handling the plug. Failure to do so may
result in sparks or fire.
Ensure the plug is free of dust before inserting it into a socket.
Ensure that the plug is inserted into the socket securely.
8. Do not overload wall sockets, extensions leads or multi-way plug boards as this may
cause fire or electric shock.
9. Do not place the Document Camera where the cord can be stepped on as this may
result in fraying or damage to the lead or the plug.
10. Unplug the Document Camera from the wall socket before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
11. Do not block the slots and openings in the Document Camera case. They provide
ventilation and prevent the Document Camera from overheating. Do not place the
Document Camera on a sofa, rug or other soft surface or in a built-in installation
unless proper ventilation is provided.
12. Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots. Never allow liquid of any kind
to spill into the Document Camera.
13. Except as specifically instructed in this User Manual, do not attempt to operate this
product by yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltages and other hazards. Refer all servicing to licensed service personnel.
14. Unplug the Document Camera during thunderstorms or if it is not going to be used for
an extended period. Do not place the Document Camera or remote control on top of
heat-emitting equipment or heated objects such as a car, etc.
15. Unplug the Document Camera from the wall outlet and refer serving to licensed
service personnel when the following situations happen:
If the power cable or plug becomes damaged or frayed.
If liquid is spilled into it or the Document Camera has been exposed to rain or
water.
<Note> Using an incorrect battery type in the remote control may result in
breakdown. Follow your country’s instructions on how to dispose of used batteries.
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Precautions
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to
rain or moisture.
This Document Camera has a 3-wire AC line Plug. This is a safety feature to ensure that
the plug will fit into the power outlet. Do not try to disable this safety feature.
If the Document Camera will not be used for an extended time, unplug it from the power
socket.
Note
Risk of Electric Shock
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to licensed service personnel.
This symbol indicates that
this equipment may contain
dangerous voltage which
could cause electric shock.
This symbol indicates that
there are important operating
and maintenance
instructions in this User
Manual with this unit.
FCC Warning
This Document Camera has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
EN55022 (CE Radiation) Warning
This product is intended for use in a commercial, industrial, or educational environment. It
is not intended for residential use.
This is a Class A product. In a residential environment it may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The typical use is in a
conference room, meeting room or auditorium.
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4.4 Connecting to a computer and use Lumens™ software
USB Cable
Projector
Power Cord
VGA Cable
Computer
AC Outlet
Driver and software can be downloaded from Lumens website
4.5 Connecting to a computer and projector or monitor
simultaneously
VGA Cable
VGA Cable
Power Cord
AC Outlet
Monitor or
Projector
Computer
Press [SOURCE] button to switch the image source.
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4.6 Connect to a PC and read the SD card
SD Card
USB Cable
Power Cord
AC Outlet
Computer
<Note> Connected to a computer and turned off, the Document Camera is just
regarded as an external storage device.
4.7 Connecting to an Interactive Whiteboard (IWB)
Projector
USB Cable
VGA Cable
Power Cord
USB Cable
Computer
AC Outlet
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4.10 Connecting to a Computer with RS232
EXTENDER
Adapter
Power Cord
RS232 Adapter
AC Outlet
Computer
After connecting to the RS232 cable, you can use RS232 commands to control
PC170.
4.11 Connecting to a TV
DIP Switch Settings
EXTENDER
Adapter
Power Cord
C-Video Cable
AC Outlet
NTSC: USA, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Chile, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and
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Philippines.
PAL: Countries/regions not listed above.
<Note> You should unplug and reconnect the power cord, and then restart the
machine for DIP Switch Settings to take effect. Once C-VIDEO is on, VGA OUT is
not supported.
<Note> Only the live image can be displayed in C-Video Out mode.
4.12 Installing application software
The application software installed on the computer enables you to:
Control the PC170.
Capture and record images.
Annotate the image, highlight important details and save it.
Support the full screen function.
<Note> Please refer to Podium View™ software user manual for installation steps
and software operation.
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Chapter 5 Start Using
1. Place an object to be displayed under
the camera.
2. Turn on Power
.
3. Adjust the gooseneck and lens to the
appropriate positions.
4. Press [AUTO TUNE]
button to
optimize the image. You are ready to
teach/present.
Each time the camera head is moved,
please locate it and then press
[FOCUS] to refocus the lens.
When using the remote control, aim at the remote sensor on the PC170, and
press the power button.
Once PC170 is turned on, the LED on the control panel will flash a few times
and stay lit. Please contact your distributor if the LED is not on.
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Chapter 6 Control Panel/Remote Control and
Setting Menu
6.1 Functions of control panel and remote control
<Remark> The below functions are listed alphabetically.
Name
Function Descriptions
Operation
Remote control
/Control panel
Turn on and off the Document Camera.
Remote control
/Control panel
Move up, down, left or right to select the
needed function.
,,,
Either sides of the
lens
AF Button.
FOCUS
Automatically adjust the image to have the best
brightness and focusing performance.
AUTO TUNE
Remote control
/Control panel
Adjust the brightness of the image.
BRT+/-
Remote control
Control panel
/
Capture images to SD card (priority) or internal
memory card.
CAPTURE
Capture and save images to the SD Card
(priority) or internal memory card while
displaying live images.
CAPTURE
/DEL
Remote control
Delete files from the SD Card (priority) or
internal memory while reading the stored files
(in Playback mode).
Enter/Activate functions.
ENTER
Remote control
Control panel
Remote control
Live image: Freeze the current image
OSD Mode: Enter/Activate functions
ENTER /
FREEZE
Freeze the current image to remain temporarily
on the screen. Press again to defreeze.
FREEZE
LAMP
Lamp mode toggle switch.
Remote control
/Control panel
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Enter Mask/Spotlight mode.
MASK
MENU
PAN
Remote control
Activate the setting menu/exit the menu.
Enable/Disable the Partial Enlarged mode.
Remote control
/Control panel
Remote control
Remote control
Image comparison (to compare live images with
stored image files).
PIP
Read files stored in the SD Card (priority) or
internal memory.
PLAYBACK
Remote control
/Control panel
/
Record motion images. Press [RECORD] to
record images to SD Card, and then press
[RECORD] again to stop recording.
RECORD
Remote control
Remote control
Screen rotation 0°/180°/Flip/Mirror
ROTATE
SOURCE
Switch between different sources of signals:
1. Live images (default).
Remote control
/Control panel
2. Computer.
<Remark> This button is disabled in
C-VIDEO Out mode.
Increase or decrease the image size.
ZOOM +/-
/
Remote control
/Control panel
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6.2 Setting Menu
6.2.1Main menu
<Remark> Press [MENU] on the remote control or control panel to display the setting
menu.
Auto Tune
Slide Show
Automatically adjust the image
to have the best brightness and
focusing performance.
Show the photos or videos
stored in the SD card (priority) or
internal memory in slide mode.
PAN
Manual Focus
Enable/Disable the Partial
Enlarged mode.
AF Button.
LAMP
Rotate
Lamp mode toggle switch.
Screen rotation
0°/180°/Flip/Mirror
PIP
Settings
Image comparison (to compare
live images with stored image
files).
Set up various functions.
Brightness
Photo/Text
Adjust the brightness of the
image.
Select Photo/Text/Gray Mode.
Mask
Zoom
Activate the mask mode.
Increase or decrease the image
size.
Mode
Spotlight
Select image mode.
Activate the spotlight mode.
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6.2.2Set up menu
1st Level
Major
Items
2nd Level
Minor Items
3rd Level
Adjustment values
Function Descriptions
Single Capture / Time
Press left and right arrow keys to
select capture mode.
Capture Mode
Lapse / Record / Disable
1. 1 hr
2. 2 hr
Use the left and right arrow keys to
select the capture time.
<Note> This will be active only
3. 4 hr
4. 8 hr
Capture Time
5. 24 hr
6. 48 hr
7. 72 hr
1. 3 Sec
2. 5 Sec
3. 10 Sec
4. 30 Sec
5. 1 Min.
6. 2 Min.
7. 5 Min.
1. High
2. Medium
3. Low
when capture mode is set to timer
Capture
Settings
Use the left and right arrow keys to
select the capture interval.
<Note> This will be active only
when capture mode is set to timer
Capture Interval
Use the left and right arrow keys to
select the image quality for the
captured images and recorded videos
Image Quality
Slide Show
Show the photos or videos stored in
the SD card (priority) or internal
memory in slide mode.
Enter
1. 0.5 Sec
2. 1 Sec
3. 3 Sec
4. 5 Sec
5. 10 Sec
6. Manual
Use the left and right arrow keys to
select the delay time.
Select manual mode to switch images
manually.
Delay
Use the left and right arrow keys to
select, and then press [ENTER] to
confirm to copy files from internal
memory to SD Card.
Storage
Copy To SD Card Enter
Use the left and right arrow keys to
select, press [ENTER] to confirm the
deletion of all images from the SD
Card (priority) or internal memory.
Use the left and right arrow keys to
select, and then press [ENTER] to
format the SD Card (priority) or
internal memory.
Yes/No
Delete All
Format
Yes/No
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Regardless of outside environment,
the machine will adjust the brightness
to the optimal condition. Use the left
and right arrow keys to select.
Regardless of outside light or color,
the machine will adjust the color to the
optimal condition; Press [ENTER] to
activate.
Auto Exposure
On/Off
Auto White
Balance
Enter
Control
Use the left and right arrow keys to
adjust the volume.
Audio Volume
Projector Type
Digital Zoom
0~A~Max
DLP/LCD
On/Off
Use the left and right arrow keys to
select the projector type and reduce
image noise.
Use the left and right arrow keys to
turn on/off digital zoom.
1. English
2. 繁體中文
English
繁體中文
3. 简体中文
4. Deutsch
5. Français
6. Español
7. Русский
8. Nederlands
9. Suomi
简体中文
Deutsch
Français
Español
Русский
Nederlands
Suomi
10. Polski
Polski
11. Italiano
12. Português
13. Svenska
14. dansk
Italiano
Português
Svenska
dansk
Language
15. ČESKY
ČESKY
16.
العربية 17. 日本語
ة العربي 日本語
18. 한국의
19. ελληνικά
한국의
ελληνικά
Advanced
Use the left and right arrow keys in the
Language option to select the
preferred language.
Use the left and right arrow keys to
turn on/off the lock down function.
You can set the password when [On]
is selected.
Use the left and right arrow keys to
enable/disable Auto Erase.
When [On] is selected, the stored
images will automatically be deleted
when the system is turned off.
Read the value of the current image
mode.
On/Off
Lock Down
Auto Erase
On/Off
Use the left and right arrow keys to
select, and then confirm by pressing
[ENTER].
Yes/No
Preset Load
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Read the value of the current image
mode.
Use the left and right arrow keys to
select, and then confirm by pressing
[ENTER].
Yes/No
Preset Save
Splash Screen
Settings
Open Splash Screen Setting window
Enter
Yes/No
NA
Use the left and right arrow keys to
select, and then confirm by pressing
[ENTER] to restore the factory
defaults.
Factory Reset
Display FW version
Firmware Version
6.2.3MASK Mode Setting Menu
2nd Level
3rd Level
4th Level
Major
Items
Function Descriptions
Adjustment values
Minor Items
Press [ENTER] to return to live
image.
Live
Enter
Adjust the transparency of the mask
using left and right arrow keys.
Select the step distance of the mask
using left and right arrow keys.
Adjust the vertical height of the mask
using left and right arrow keys.
Adjust the horizontal length of the
mask using left and right arrow keys.
Press [ENTER] key to confirm your
selection and exit the mask mode
OSD menu.
Transparency
Step
0~2~3
Large/Medium/Small
0~A~Max
MASK
Mode
V Size
H Size
0~A~Max
Exit
Enter
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6.2.4Spotlight Mode Setting Menu
2nd Level
3rd Level
4th Level
Major
Items
Function Descriptions
Adjustment values
Minor Items
Press [ENTER] to return to live
image.
Live
Enter
Shape
Ellipse/Rectangle
Adjust the transparency of the border
in the Spotlight mode using left and
right arrow keys.
Transparency
0~2~3
Select the step distance of the
spotlight zone using left and right
arrow keys.
Spotlight
Mode
Step
Large/Medium/Small
Adjust the height of the spotlight zone
using left and right arrow keys.
Adjust the width of the spotlight zone
using left and right arrow keys.
Press [ENTER] key to confirm your
selection and exit the spotlight mode
OSD menu.
V Size
H Size
0~A~Max
0~A~Max
Exit
Enter
6.2.5Splash Setting Windows
4th Level
Adjustment
values
3rd Level
2nd Level
Function Descriptions
Major Items
Minor Items
Power On Image
Setting
Select to use default Power On Video
or custom Power On Image
Default/Customer
Power On Logo
Show Time
4 ~ 30 seconds
Set up Image display time
Splash
Screen
Setting
Select Power On Image. Only
pictures in JPEG format are
supported
Power On Image
Select
Enter
Enter
Press [ENTER] key to confirm your
selection and exit Splash Screen
Settings window.
Exit
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Chapter 7 Descriptions of major functions
7.1 I would like to automatically adjust the image to have
the best brightness and focusing performance
Use the remote control or control panel:
1. Press [AUTO TUNE] for the optimal brightness and focal length.
7.2 I would like to switch image sources
Live image is the default image source. Press [SOURCE]
on the remote
control or control panel to have PC170 switch among the following images
sources:
1. Live images (default).
2. Computer.
<Remark> This image switch applies to VGA OUT only.
7.3 I would like to switch the image mode
Use the remote control or control panel:
1
2
3
4
Press [MENU] to enter the setting menu.
Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Image mode].
Press [] or [] to the [Normal/Film/Slide/Microscope].
Press [MENU] to exit.
7.4 I would like to make text clearer and photos more
colorful
7.4.1 Photo/Text mode descriptions
The default [Photo/Text] mode is in Photo (Photo mode). To change this setting,
please use the remote control or the control panel to enter the Options of the
Setting Menu.
[Photo] (default): for viewing photos or text with photos, making photos more
colorful.
[Text]: for viewing text files, making the text clearer.
[Gray]: for viewing black & white photos which will make the grayscale
differentiation distinct.
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7.4.2 Setting Photo/Text mode
To change the settings, please use the remote control or the control panel:
1. Press [MENU] to enter the setting menu.
2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Photo/Text]. (Please refer to 7.4.1 Photo/Text
mode descriptions to make the best choice.)
3. Press [ENTER] key to enter.
4. Press [] or [] to select the [Photo/Text/Gray].
5. Press [MENU] to exit.
7.5 I would like to zoom in/out images
1. Press [ZOOM+] on the remote control or control panel to zoom in images.
2. Press [ZOOM-] on the remote control or control panel to zoom out images.
7.6 I would like to use the auto focus
1. Press the [FOCUS] AF button on the right side of the lens.
7.7 I would like to adjust the brightness
Remote control:
1. Press [BRT +] to make it brighter.
2. Press [BRT -] to make it darker.
Control panel:
1. Press [MENU] to enter the setting menu.
2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Brightness].
3. Press [ENTER] key to enter.
4. Press [] or [] to adjust the brightness.
5. Press [MENU] to exit.
7.8 I would like to turn on/off the lamp
The default of the lamp is OFF. When using the remote control or
control panel:
1. Press [LAMP] to switch ON/OFF. (The sequence of switching is: OFF/Arm
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light/Dual light/Head light)
7.9 I would like to freeze images
1. Press [FREEZE] on the remote control or control panel to freeze the current
image on the screen. Press again to defreeze.
7.10I would like to rotate the image
Remote control:
1. Press [ROTATE] key to turn the screen. (The sequence of switching is:
0°/180°/Flip/Mirror)
Control panel:
1. Press [MENU] to enter the setting menu.
2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Rotate].
3. Press [ENTER] key to enter.
4. Press [] or [] to toggle switch rotation model. (The sequence of switching is:
0°/180°/Flip/Mirror)
5. Press [MENU] to exit.
7.11I want to capture images
7.11.1 Capture and save images
1. Press [CAPTURE] on the remote control or control panel to capture and
save images.
You cannot capture images when the capture mode is set to [Disable].
If it is set to [Continuous], you can capture images continuously.
Press [Capture] to start capturing continuously, or press [Capture]
again to exit.
To change the quality of captured images, please refer to 7.11.2
Setting the quality of captured images.
To change the settings of captured images, please refer to 7.11.3
Setting continuous capture.
7.11.2 Setting the quality of captured images
1. Press [Menu] on the remote control or control panel to enter the setting
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menu.
2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Setting].
3. Press [ENTER] key to enter.
4. Press [] or [] to the [Capture Settings] menu.
5. Press [] to find [Image Quality].
6. Press [] or [] to select among [High/Medium/Low].
7. Press [Menu] to exit.
7.11.3 Setting continuous capture
1. Press [MENU] on the remote control or control panel to enter the
setting menu.
2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Setting].
3. Press [ENTER] key to enter.
4. Press [] or [] to the [Capture Settings] menu.
5. Press [] to the [Capture Mode].
6. Press [] or [] to select [Timer].
7. Press [] to find [Capture Time]; Press [] or [] to set capture time.
8. Press [] to find [Capture Interval]; Press [] or [] to set interval time.
9. Press [MENU] to exit.
7.12I would like to record videos
<Remark> You may not record videos until a SD card is inserted.
7.12.1 Recording motion images
<Remark> You may not be able to capture or record images when
[Capture Mode] is set to [Disable].
Remote control:
1. Press [RECORD] on the remote control to start recording videos.
2. Record sounds with the built-in microphone of the control panel.
3. Press [RECORD] again to stop recording.
Control panel:
1. Press and hold [CAPTURE] for about 2 seconds to start recording videos.
2. Press [CAPTURE] again to stop recording.
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7.12.2 Setting the quality of captured images
1. Press [Menu] on the remote control or control panel to enter the setting
menu.
2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Setting].
3. Press [ENTER] key to enter.
4. Press [] or [] to the [Capture Settings] menu.
5. Press [] to find [Image Quality].
6. Press [] or [] to select among [High/Medium/Low].
7. Press [Menu] to exit.
7.12.3 Recording setup
1. Press [MENU] on the remote control or control panel to enter the
setting menu.
2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Setting].
3. Press [ENTER] key to enter.
4. Press [] or [] to the [Capture Settings] menu.
5. Press [] to the [Capture Mode].
6. Press [] or [] to select [Record].
7. Press [MENU] to exit.
<Remark> When [Capture Mode] is set to [Record], the function of
[CAPTURE] on the Control Panel is changed to Image Recording.
7.12.4 Playing videos
For playing videos, please refer to 7.13 I would like to view
captured/recorded images.
7.13I would like to view captured/recorded images
1. Press [PLAYBACK] on the remote control or control panel to display
thumbnails of all stored files.
2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select the thumbnail you want to play.
3. Press [ENTER] for full-screen play.
4. When the Video is played, it can be Paused/Played by pressing [Freeze].
5. Press [] or [] to select the next or previous Audio/Video File.
6. Press [] or [] to adjust the volume of the video.
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7. Press [PLAYBACK] to return to the Thumbnail Mode to select other Audio/Video
Files, or press [MENU] to exit.
<Note> An external speaker must be connected to AUDIO OUT to play sound
when you use VGA OUT.
7.14I would like to delete the captured/recorded images
Use Remote control:
1. Press [PLAYBACK] to show the thumbnails of all stored files.
2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select the file you want to delete.
3. Pressing [DELETE] will open a [Delete File] window.
4. Press [] or [] to select [Yes].
5. Press [ENTER] to delete the selected file.
6. Press [MENU] to exit.
7.15I would like to automatically delete the stored images
whenever it is turned off (Auto Erase)
Use the remote control or control panel:
1. Press [MENU] to enter the setting menu.
2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Setting].
3. Press [ENTER] key to enter.
4. Press [] or [] to the [Advanced] menu.
5. Press [] or [] to [Auto Erase].
6. Press [] or [] to select [On].
7. Press [MENU] to exit.
7.16I would like to enlarge a part of the image (PAN)
Remote control:
1. Press [PAN] to enter the Partial Enlarged mode.
2. Press [], [], [], or [] to move and view the partial enlarged images.
3. Press [PAN] to exit the partial enlarged mode.
Operate with Menu:
1. Press [MENU] to enter the setting menu.
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2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [PAN].
3. Press [ENTER] to activate.
4. Press [], [], [], or [] to move and view the partial enlarged images.
5. Press [MENU] to exit the partial enlarged mode.
7.17I would like to use the MASK and Spotlight function
7.17.1 I would like to use the MASK or Spotlight mode
Use Remote Control:
1. Press [MASK] key to enter the Mask/Spotlight mode menu. Press [] or [] to
select mode.
2. Press [] or [] or [] or [] to move the zone position.
3. Press [MASK] again to exit and return to the live image screen.
Operate with Menu:
1. Press [MENU] to enter the setting menu.
2. Press [] or [] or [] or [] to select [Mask], Press [ENTER] to enter mask
mode or select [Spotlight] and press [ENTER] key to enter Spotlight mode.
3. Press [MENU] to enter the image OSD menu.
4. Press [] or [] to select [Live].
5. Press [ENTER] to return to Live Image.
7.17.2 I would like to set the size of Mask
I would like to use the Remote under the mask mode:
1. Press [MENU] to enter the image OSD menu.
2. Press [] or [] to select the item to be modified [Transparency/Step/V Size/H
Size]. (For details, please refer to 6.2 Setting Menu.)
3. Press [] or [] to perform the modification.
4. Press [MENU] to exit the image OSD menu and return to the Mask mode.
7.17.3 I would like to set Spotlight function
Use the Remote under Spotlight mode:
1. Press [MENU] to enter the image OSD menu.
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2. Press [] or [] to select the item to be modified [Shape/Transparency/Step/V
Size/H Size]. (For details, please refer to 6.2 Setting Menu.)
3. Press [] or [] to perform the modification.
4. Press [MENU] to exit the image OSD menu and return to Spotlight mode.
7.18I would like to play the slides (Slide Show)
7.18.1 Setting delay time
1. Press [MENU] on the remote control or control panel to enter the setting
menu.
2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Setting].
3. Press [ENTER] key to enter.
4. Press [] or [] to the [Storage] menu.
5. Press [] to find [Delay].
6. Press [] or [] to select image switch mode between [0.5 Sec/1 Sec/3 Sec/5
Sec/10 Sec/Manual].
7. Press [MENU] to exit.
7.18.2 Activating/Pausing/Stopping the slide show
<Note> Upper Limit: The maximum size of single photo is 7 MB.
If you use the remote control or the control panel
1. Press [MENU] to enter the setting menu.
2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Slide Show].
3. Press [ENTER] to play.
4. Press [ENTER] again to Pause/Play.
5. Press [MENU] to exit.
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7.19I would like to compare images (compare live images
with stored images (PIP))
This function will compare and contrast a live image with a stored image.
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Live image Stored image
Remote control:
1. Press [Playback] to enter the Playback image thumbnails.
2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select the file to be compared.
3. Press [PIP] to activate image comparison.
4. Press [], [], [], or [] to move the live image.
5. Repeat Steps 1 - 3 to change other image files.
6. Press [MENU] to exit.
7.20I would like to reduce the image noise (Projector
Type)
1. This function enables Document Camera to automatically clear image noise.
The noise is especially obvious when Document Camera is connected to a
DLP projector. You can set the DLP projector to improve the image quality.
2. If there is special noise when VGA out is connected, please set DLP option to
improve the image quality.
2.1. Press [MENU] on the remote control or control panel to enter the setting
menu.
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2.2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Setting].
2.3. Press [ENTER] key to enter.
2.4. Press [] or [] to select [Control].
2.5. Press [] to enter [Projector Type].
2.6. Press [] or [] to select [LCD/DLP].
2.7. Press [MENU] to exit.
7.21I would like to resume the factory default settings
(Factory Reset)
7.21.1 Using OSD menu
1. Press [MENU] on the remote control or control panel to enter the setting
menu.
2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Setting].
3. Press [ENTER] key to enter.
4. Press [] or [] to select [Advanced] menu.
5. Press [] to select [Factory Reset].
6. Press [] or [] to select [Yes].
7. Press [ENTER] to activate.
7.21.2 Use Compound Key
1. Use the Control panel, and press [ENTER] + [MENU] simultaneously to
restore the initial value.
<Note> Before using the compound keys, please remove all VGA-IN devices.
7.22I would like to change the splash screen
<Note> The splash file must be less than 5 MB and in JPEG format.
1. Press [Menu] on the remote control or control panel to enter the setting
menu.
2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Setting].
3. Press [ENTER] key to enter.
4. Press [] or [] to select [Advanced] menu.
5. Press [] to select [Splash Screen Settings].
6. Press [ENTER] key to enter.
7. Press [] or [] to enter the [Power On Image Setting] menu and press []
or [] to select [Default/Custom].
8. Press [] or [] to enter the [Power On Logo Show time] menu and press
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[] or [] to set up display time span.
9. Skip to Step 12 if your select [Default] in Step 7.
10. Press [] or [] to enter the [Power On Image Select] menu and press
[ENTER] to read selected file.
11. Select [YES] to confirm the modification.
12. Press [] to display the [Exit] dialog box and press [ENTER] key to exit.
7.23I would like to use a SD card
1. After the SD card is inserted, the [Copy To SD Card] dialog box will be
displayed for you to select to copy files in PC170 to SD card.
Press [] or [] on the remote control or control panel to
select.
Copy To SD
No
Yes
7.24Computer-related functions
Ensure that the USB cable is connected and the drivers are installed before using
the computer-related functions. Refer to Chapter 4 Installation and Connections
in this User Manual.
7.24.1 I would like to insert a photo in MS-Paint
1. Click [File/From Scanner or Camera] in MS-Paint as shown in the bottom left
figure.
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2. Click [Get Picture] will capture the photos of live images and insert the files in
use shown as top right figure.
<Remark> Support Windows XP Operation System only.
7.24.2 I would like to insert images in Photoshop
1. Click [File/Import/WIA Support] in Photoshop.
2. Complete by clicking [Capture], then clicking [Get Picture].
7.24.3 I would like to set the PC170 as a PC Camera
<Remark> For Windows XP, please set by system name (USB video device)
Open [My Computer] and click [Lumens Document Camera] to open a live image.
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Lumens
Document
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Chapter 8 Connecting to Microscope
1 Mount the microscope adapter onto the microscope.
<Note> The Microscope adapter accessories are applicable to eyepieces of about
Ø 28.4mm.
2 Connect the lens of PC170 with the microscope adaptor
3 Select the [Microscope] mode
3.1. When using the control panel or remote control
3.1.1. Press [MENU] to enter the setting menu.
3.1.2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Image mode].
3.1.3. Press [] or [] to the [Microscope].
3.1.4. Press [MENU] to exit.
4 If the image is not clear
4.1. Please adjust the focus of microscope.
4.2. Please press the [FOCUS] button on either side of the PC170 lens to activate
the auto focus.
5 Digital Zoom
5.1. Press [MENU] to enter the setting menu.
5.2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Setting].
5.3. Press [] or [] to the [Control].
5.4. Press [] to select [Digital Zoom].
5.5. Press [] or [] to the [On].
5.6. Press [MENU] to exit.
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Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using PC170. If you have
questions, please refer to related chapters and follow all the suggested solutions. If the
problem still occurred, please contact our distributors or service center.
No.
1
Problems
Boot without power
signal
Solutions
Make sure you have plugged in the power cord.
2
There is no image
output from PC170
1. Check the power.
2. Check all cable connections. Refer to Chapter 4
Installation and Connections in this manual.
3. Check the [Source], refer to 7.2 I would like to switch
image sources of Chapter 7 Descriptions of major
functions.
4. Check the settings for the source of the projector. For
the appropriate input selection of the projector, refer to
the projectors user manual.
5. Check if DIP Switch is properly set. Refer to Chapter 9
DIP Switch Settings for related settings.
3
Unable to focus
Probably the document is too close. Press [ZOOM -] on the
remote control or control panel. Or pull away the lens
from the document to increase the distance, and then press
the [FOCUS] button on the right side of the lens.
Check the Auto Image setting of your projector. Please refer
to the user manual of the projector or check for the DIP
SWITCH settings.
Lumens Document Camera, Podium View™ and other
applications cannot be executed simultaneously. Only one
application can be executed at a time. Please close the
currently running applications and then execute the
application to be used.
4
5
The image is
incomplete
Lumens Document
Camera, Podium
View™ and other
applications cannot
be used
simultaneously
When the unit is
turned on, the
auxiliary floodlight
do not light
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7
Please make sure the arm lamp is set to “OFF”. For the
switch-on or -off of arm lamp, please refer to 7.8 I would
like to turn on/off the lamp of Chapter 7 Descriptions of
major functions.
PC170 fails to store
images or react
1. Check to see if the stored data have reached the
maximum size of the USB device (priority) or internal
memory.
2. Please make sure if the Capture function is set to
Continuous mode or the time for capture is set to be
long. For the related setting, refer to 7.11 I would like
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to capture images of Chapter 7 Descriptions of
major functions.
8
9
The images
Press [AUTO TUNE] to automatically adjust to the optimal
brightness and focal length.
outputted from
PC170 are too bright,
dark or vague
Unable to record
images
1
2
Check to see if the stored data have reached the
maximum size of the SD Card.
The recording to internal memory is not supported.
Please make sure a SD card is inserted prior to video
recording.
10 The operating steps
in the manual are not
applicable to the
machine
The operating steps in the manual may be not
applicable to the machine due to improvement in
functions. Check to see if the Firmware version of your
machine is up-to-date.
3
4
Please go to Lumens official website to check whether
the latest version is available for update.
The steps to check the FW version are as below:
4.1 Press [MENU] on the remote control or control
panel to enter the setting menu.
4.2 Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Setting].
4.3 Press [ENTER] key to enter.
4.4 Press [] or [] to select [Advanced] menu.
4.5 View [Firmware Version].
If you are not sure whether it is the latest version,
please consult your distributor for advice.
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How to unlock the
locked device
1. Press [Menu] on the remote control or control panel
to enter the setting menu.
2. Press [], [], [], or [] to select [Setting].
3. Press [ENTER] key to enter.
4. Press [] or [] to select [Advanced] menu.
5. Press [] to [Lock Down].
6. Press [] or [] to select [Off] and deactivate the
password setting function.
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