User manual

FVCC:BioTech;Morrison 8/28/2012
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Microscopy: Scope, Capturing Images for PC and Projector
1. Power on the Microscope, VCR/DVD player, Camera Control Unit (CCU), and the
Projector (CCU is MTI –DAGE 2” x 5” box)
 Make sure the Gain switch on the CCU is set to “Manual” to avoid camera
attempts to rebalance brightness and thus dim your scope image.
 The VCR/DVD player must be turned on and the channel set to “L2” to pass
through video from the scope camera to the projector “video” setting.
 The diaphragm/condenser tube should be pulled fully forward in a locked
position.
 Projector in SM238 is controlled by Epson remote, red power-on button. The
“Video” button at the 6-9pm position gives control to the camera.
2. Turn the View Selector Knob on the scope (next to the main focus dials) clockwise
until it hits stop at about 4pm position, this directs light toward the eyepieces
• Focus on specimen, adjust condenser, and light controls to get desired image
3. Turn the View Selector Knob counterclockwise to stop position about 10am position,
this directs light toward the camera. If the microscope/camera image does not
appear, go to the next page of these instruction to check the wiring plan and/or call
Media Services.
4. Capturing Images on the PC, start the Adobe Photoshop Program
• Select “Start from Scratch”, then “CANCEL” the next popup menu
• Select “File”, then “Import”, then “D-link USB Video Capture Device”
• Adjust brightness and other parameters using slide bar controls
• Select “Capture Still Image”, and verify capture in popup window
• Select “File”, then “Save”, then enter a filename and format (usually .jpg)
• Close/Exit the Adobe Photoshop application when finished with all captures