MANUAL 3078-HDR (1080p) ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE MANUAL 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 (P) • 631-543-8900 (F) www.accu-scope.com • info@accu-scope.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE CONTENTS SAFETY NOTES .................................................................................................................. 3 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 3 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 4 UNPACKING AND COMPONENTS ................................................................
078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE SAFETY NOTES 1. Open the shipping carton carefully to prevent any accessory, i.e. objectives or eyepieces, from dropping and being damaged. 2. Keep the instrument out of direct sunlight, high temperature or humidity, and dusty environments. 3. If any specimen solutions or other liquids splash onto the stage, objective or any other component, disconnect the power cord immediately and wipe up the spillage. Otherwise, the instrument may be damaged. 4.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new ACCU-SCOPE® microscope. ACCU-SCOPE® microscopes are engineered and manufactured to the highest quality standards. Your microscope will last a lifetime if used and maintained properly. ACCU-SCOPE® microscopes are carefully assembled, inspected and tested by our staff of trained technicians in our New York facility. Careful quality control procedures ensure each microscope is of the highest quality prior to shipment.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE COMPONENTS DIAGRAM Head SD Card Slot HDMI Port USB Port Eyepiece AV Port Remote Control Holder Zoom Knob Capture Button Focusing Knob Stand Arm Lower Light Source Light Adjustment Knob Upper Light Source Power Switch Upper Light Source Light Adjustment Knob ACCU-SCOPE® 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 • www.accu-scope.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE ASSEMBLY The diagram below shows how to assemble the various components. The numbers indicate the order of assembly. When assembling the microscope, make sure that all parts are free of dust and dirt, and avoid scratching any parts or touching glass surfaces. Eyepieces Power cord ACCU-SCOPE® 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 • www.accu-scope.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE OPERATION Setting Illumination (Fig. 3) Turn the light adjustment knobs and as shown on the base in Fig. 3: turn clockwise to increase brightness; counterclockwise to decrease brightness. Adjusting the Rotation Tension of the Focus Adjustment Knob (Fig.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE Adjusting Interpupillary Distance (Fig. 6) Different users have different interpupillary distances (this distance is between the centers of the pupils of each eye). When the operator changes, it will be necessary to adjust the interpupillary distance.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE Power Supply, Indicator Lamp & Capture Button (Fig. 8) Insert the SD card into the SD slot on the microscope until a beeping sound is heard. To capture an image, press the Capture button. The captured image is stored on the SD card. Replacing the Fuse (Fig. 9) Before replacing the fuse, turn the power switch to “O” (Off), and unplug the power cord from the outlet and the microscope. Pull out the fuse base from the fuse socket.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE TROUBLESHOOTING Under certain conditions, performance of this unit may be adversely affected by factors other than defects. If a problem occurs, please review the following list and take remedial action as needed. If you cannot solve the problem after checking the entire list, please contact your local dealer for assistance.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE USING THE CAMERA WITH REMOTE CONTROL Standard Accessories: HDMI Cable – 5m USB Cable – 2m SD memory card – 4GB Zoom OUT Zoom IN Remote Control – Buttons Overview The camera is operated using the remote control that came with your microscope. SELECTION/ DIRECTION (arrows) MENU OK When using the remote, be sure to point it at the microscope head (not the monitor). MODE CAMERA/VIDEO ACCU-SCOPE® 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 • www.accu-scope.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE Operating Instructions NOTE: When connected to a monitor, the camera is operated using the remote control. When using the remote, be sure to point the remote at the microscope head where the camera is located. Power On/Off The camera is powered on when you turn on the microscope – to power on, press the (I) button on the (I/O) toggle switch on the base of the microscope.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE Language Setting From the SYSTEM SETTING menu select LANGUAGE, press OK. Use the and to choose which language you want and press OK to select. Contrast Setting From the SYSTEM SETTING menu select CONTRAST, press OK. Use the and to choose required contrast and press OK to select. The camera supports +1.0 ~ -1.0 range of options. Exposure Value (EV) Setting From the SYSTEM SETTING menu select EV, press OK.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE Auto Power Off From the SYSTEM SETTING menu select AUTO POWER OFF, press OK. The Auto Power Off functions provides four options (Off, or 3, 10, or 20 minutes) with the default setting being “Off” (recommended). This feature will turn off the camera only. To turn the camera back on, you will need to turn the microscope off (O) and then on (I) again to turn the camera back on.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE White Balance From the SYSTEM SETTING menu select WB Setting, press OK. You can select either MWB (Manual White Balance) mode or Auto WB (Automatic White Balance) mode. To perform a MWB, remove your image from the camera’s field of view and click on the White Balance (WB) button. Or, by clicking the Area WB icon on a specific white area of your image The ZOOM OUT button switches the color channel. You can adjust it using the or arrow keys on the remote.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE Arrow (+) From the SYSTEM SETTING menu select Arrow, press OK. The Arrow (+)(Reticle) function allows you to display (On) a focus crosshair (camera term)/reticle crosshair (microscope term) on the main interface screen. The position of the Arrow (+) is adjusted using the arrow buttons on the remote control Widescreen format . Standard format Camera Function Insert the SD card into the SD slot.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE To Capture An Image Make sure the camera is in CAMERA mode – the Camera icon will be in the upper left corner. If the VIDEO icon appears, press the MODE button on the remote to switch to CAMERA mode. Press the CAMERA/VIDEO button remote to capture an image. on the To Capture Video Make sure the camera is in VIDEO mode – the Video icon will be in the upper left corner. If the Camera icon appears, press the MODE button on the remote to switch to Video mode.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE NOTE: If you have a lot of photos stored on the SD card, it may take a few moments for the card to be read and the correct numbers to appear on the screen. Zoom Function To Zoom in on a photo, press the ZOOM IN button on the remote. The magnification is displayed in the upper right hand corner of the screen. To Zoom out, press the ZOOM OUT button on the remote or press the MENU button to return to the full size image.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE Video Playback Press the MENU button on the remote to enter the operating mode. Use the button on remote to navigate to the VIDEO PLAYBACK and press the OK button on the remote. The videos will be displayed on the screen and you can use the and to scroll through and select a video. When a video is selected, a red line appears around it. Press OK to select it.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE Deleting Photos or Videos Press the MENU button on the remote to enter the operating mode. Use the button on remote to navigate to the PHOTO PLAYBACK or VIDEO PLAYBACK and press the OK button on the remote. The photo or videos will be displayed on the screen and you can use the and to scroll through and select the photo or video to be deleted. When it is selected, a red line appears around it.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE Connecting to a PC to View/Copy/Delete Photos & Videos On Built-in Memory Or SD Card You can connect the microscope to a PC using the USB cable that came with your microscope. The microscope’s built in camera and SD Card will be powered by the USB cable so it is not necessary to have the microscope’s power supply connected to an outlet. When connected, your PC should automatically recognize and open the AutoPlay window.
3078-HDR ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE MAINTENANCE Please remember to never leave the microscope with any of the objectives or eyepieces removed and always protect the microscope with the dust cover when not in use. SERVICE ACCU-SCOPE ® microscopes are precision instruments which require periodic servicing to keep them performing properly and to compensate for normal wear. A regular schedule of preventative maintenance by qualified personnel is highly recommended.