P L E A S E T H I N K B E F O R E Y O U P RI N T SMART Document Camera 330 User’s Guide
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Important information WARNING – Failure to follow the installation instructions shipped with your SMART product can result in personal injury and damage to the product. – Ensure that any cables extending across the floor to your SMART product are properly bundled and marked to avoid a trip hazard. – Do not push foreign objects into the openings on your document camera. – Do not open or disassemble your SMART product. You risk electrical shock from high voltage.
ii | – Do not carry your SMART product by the camera arm. Carry it by the base of the unit. – Disconnect your SMART product from the power outlet before cleaning it. Use a clean damp cloth and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners or solvents when cleaning your SMART product. – Only use your SMART product with the type of power source that is written on the power supply and do not modify the plug. – Do not aim the camera lens at the sun.
Contents Important information........................................................................................i 1 Overview ............................................................................................................... 1 About your SMART Document Camera 330................................................... 1 Parts of the document camera........................................................................ 3 Document camera software.................................................
iv | – C O NT EN TS Using the SD Card view on-screen display menu .........................................38 7 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................45 A Hardware environmental compliance ..................................................................47 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations (WEEE directive)....47 Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS directive) ...................47 Packaging .
Chapter 1 Overview About your SMART Document Camera 330 Your SMART Document Camera 330 allows you to display 3D objects, printed documents and microscope slides on your computer, projector or television. You can capture images and save them to a SMART Notebook™ collaborative learning software file or to an SD or SDHC memory card. Your document camera integrates with SMART Notebook software and SMART Board™ interactive whiteboards, creating an interactive presentation environment.
2 | CH A P T E R 1 – OV ERV IEW Document camera features Camera • High resolution 1.3 MP CMOS sensor • 5.2× optical zoom, 8.
3 | CH A P T E R 1 – OV ERV IEW • SD Card view controls your document camera from the camera’s control panel and displays images from an SD or SDHC memory card on a connected projector or television. See Understanding Computer, Camera and SD Card views on page 14 for more information on these views. Parts of the document camera Adjustable camera arm and camera head You can unfold and adjust the camera arm. You can also rotate the camera head to display objects at range of angles.
4 | CH A P T E R 1 – OV ERV IEW Control panel You can use the control panel to switch between Computer, Camera and SD Card view, capture an image to an SD or SDHC memory card and adjust brightness settings. You can also use it to control features and settings in the Camera view or the SD Card view’s on-screen display menu.
5 | CH A P T E R 1 – OV ERV IEW Side connection panel Security Lock Slot USB-A Connector SD or SDHC Memory Card Slot XGA 720P SXGA WXGA VGA DVI-D SD K Composite The side connection panel has a security lock slot, an SD or SDHC memory card slot, a USB-A connector, a switch for selecting VGA, DVI-D or composite video output, and a switch to select either SXGA, WXGA, 720p or XGA resolution.
6 | CH A P T E R 1 – OV ERV IEW Anti-glare sheet Place the anti-glare sheet over printed documents to reduce glare. Document camera software Your document camera includes software downloads that will help you present images from your document camera. SMART Notebook software and SMART Product Drivers Your document camera uses SMART Notebook collaborative learning software and SMART Product Drivers.
Chapter 2 Setting up your document camera This chapter describes the following set up tasks for your document camera: • Document camera basic connection on page 8 • Setup configurations for Camera view and SD Card view on page 9 • • – The document camera and computer use different displays on page 9 – The document camera and computer share a display on page 9 Connecting your document camera to an external display on page 10 – Connecting to a projector or flat-panel display on page 10 – Connect
8 | CH A P T E R 2 – S E TT I NG UP Y O U R D O C UME NT C A ME RA Document camera basic connection Connect your document camera to a power supply and your computer to use your document camera with SMART Notebook software. IMPORTANT This configuration requires SMART Notebook to use your document camera. Connect your document camera directly to an external display to use Camera view or SD Card view. To connect the power supply 1.
9 | CH A P T E R 2 – S E TT I NG UP Y O U R D O C UME NT C A ME RA Setup configurations for Camera view and SD Card view After you complete the basic connection procedure (see page 8), you can connect your document camera to an external display. This enables you to use the document camera in Camera view and SD Card view. See page 14. You can connect your computer and your document camera to different displays or they can share a display.
10 | CH A P T E R 2 – S E TT I NG UP Y O U R D O C UME NT C A ME RA Connecting your document camera to an external display You can connect your document camera directly to an external display to enable the following functions: • Use Camera view to view the camera image in full-screen on the external display. • Use SD Card view to view a full-screen slide show on the external display. • Access the Camera view’s or SD Card view’s on-screen display menus.
11 | CH A P T E R 2 – S E TT I NG UP Y O U R D O C UME NT C A ME RA Connecting to a digital projector or HD display with DVI-D You can connect your document camera to a digital projector or high-definition display using a DVI-D single link cable. NOTE To connect to a digital projector or display • Do not use a DVI-I or DVI-A cable. • You can use a DVI-D dual link cable, but it will function as a single link DVI-D.
12 | CH A P T E R 2 – S E TT I NG UP Y O U R D O C UME NT C A ME RA Setting output resolution You can set your document camera’s output resolution to match the projector or display you’re using. To set the output resolution Set the SXGA/WXGA/720p/XGA switch to match the resolution of your display. Refer to the chart below to determine the output resolution you need.
Chapter 3 Using your document camera This chapter describes how to use your document camera and perform the following tasks: • • Understanding Computer, Camera and SD Card views on page 14 – Identifying view features on page 15 – Setting document camera views on page 16 Performing basic operations on page 16 – Positioning your document camera on page 16 – Turning your document camera on and off on page 16 – Using the LED light on page 17 – Using your document camera with SMART Notebook softwar
14 | CH A P T E R 3 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A Understanding Computer, Camera and SD Card views You can use your document camera in Computer, Camera and SD Card views. Each view allows you do different things and requires a specific connection to either a display, projector or computer. Computer view Connect your document camera to your computer with the included USB 2.
15 | CH A P T E R 3 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A Identifying view features The following table describes the differences between each view: Computer Camera SD Card view view view View computer input (VGA In) Yes (VGA Out only) No No View document camera image Yes (DVI-D Out only) Yes No View pictures from an SD or SDHC card No No Yes Access SD or SDHC memory card from computer with a USB cable Yes2 Yes2 Yes2 Control document camera from computer Yes1 Yes1 No Capture
16 | CH A P T E R 3 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A Setting document camera views To set Computer view Press the Computer view page 21. To set Camera view Press the Camera view page 24. To set SD Card view Press the SD Card view page 37. button on the control panel. For more information, see button on the control panel. For more information, see button on the control panel.
17 | CH A P T E R 3 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A Using the LED light You can use the LED light on the camera head to illuminate your subject. To turn the LED light on Switch the LED light switch to the left. See page 3. WARNING Do not stare into the lamp or shine the lamp directly into someone’s eyes. Turn the light off when displaying or capturing images of people.
18 | CH A P T E R 3 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A 2. Select Image Setting, and then press Enter 3. Select Image mode, and then press Enter . . 4. Select either Graphics 1 or Graphics 2, and then press Enter for an explanation of the settings. .
19 | CH A P T E R 3 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A Using your document camera with SMART Notebook software Your document camera integrates with SMART Notebook software, allowing you to control your document camera from your computer or a SMART Board interactive whiteboard. You can display objects, capture an image and your annotations on an image to a SMART Notebook page, zoom, focus and adjust brightness settings. To display objects 1. Press the power button on the control panel. 2.
20 To capture to the current SMART Notebook page | CH A P T E R 3 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A In the SMART Document Camera window, press Capture and close. OR Press the capture button on the control panel. The image in the SMART Document Camera window and any annotations you make on the image become separate objects on your current SMART Notebook page.
Chapter 4 Using your document camera in Computer view Topics in this chapter include: • About Computer view on page 21 • Setting Computer view on page 21 • Using Computer view on page 22 About Computer view This view is for presenting images from your document camera through your SMART Notebook software or Image Mate software. Connect your computer to both your document camera and your projector, and then set your document camera to Computer view.
22 | CH A P T E R 4 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN CO M P UT E R V IE W 3. Press the Computer view icon on the control panel. IMPORTANT Your document camera must be in Application mode. See Setting USB-B Application mode on page 34. Using Computer view Computer view allows you to bring images from your document camera into SMART Notebook. To use computer view Refer to Using your document camera with SMART Notebook software on page 19.
Chapter 5 Using your document camera in Camera view This chapter contains the following information on Camera view.
24 | CH A P T E R 5 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN CA MER A V IE W Setting Camera view Switch your document camera to Camera view to display images on a projector, flat-panel display or television. IMPORTANT Your document camera must be connected directly to an external display. See Connecting your document camera to an external display on page 10. To switch to Camera view 1. Connect your document camera to a projector or flat-panel display with the appropriate cable (see page 10). 2.
25 | CH A P T E R 5 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN CA MER A V IE W Using Microscope mode The SMART Document Camera allows you to view the microscope stage through the document camera without additional attachments. To display a microscope slide 1. Place a slide or object on the stage of the microscope. 2. Focus the microscope so that the subject is in sharp focus. 3. Position the microscope under your document camera so the camera lens is aligned with the microscope eyepiece.
26 | CH A P T E R 5 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN CA MER A V IE W 6. To return to the previous menu level, use the down arrow button to navigate to Back , and then press Enter . OR To exit the menu, press Menu.
27 | CH A P T E R 5 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN CA MER A V IE W Camera view Image Settings on-screen display menu To access the Image Settings menu Select Camera view > Menu > Image Settings Image Setting menu options Brightness Reset Brightness . .
28 | CH A P T E R 5 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN CA MER A V IE W Image Setting menu options Image mode Text 1 Text 2 Description Optimizes image for displaying text documents by emphasizing contrast. Setting is low at Text 1 and high at Text 3. Text 3 Graphics 1 Optimizes image for displaying graphics. Displays Edge Effect icons. Graphics 2 and Gamma Optimizes image from DLP projector Emphasizes image outlines. Set to Low, Middle or High.
29 | CH A P T E R 5 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN CA MER A V IE W Camera view Special Tools on-screen display menu To access the Special Tools menu Select Camera view > Menu > Special Tools . Special Tools menu options Description Highlight Highlights a center square on the displayed image. Settings include: Mask Scroll PiP • Highlight On • Adjust Transparency • Adjust Size Covers the displayed image with an adjustable screen mask.
30 To use the Highlight setting | CH A P T E R 5 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN CA MER A V IE W 1. Display an object in Camera view, and then press Menu on the control panel. The on-screen display menu appears. 2. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select Special Tools Enter . , and then press 3. Use the up and down arrow keys to select Highlight > Highlight On, and then press Enter .
31 | CH A P T E R 5 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN CA MER A V IE W Using Image Masks Image Masks obscure most of the image. You can resize or move the mask to reveal more of the image. NOTE The Image Mask feature is display only. If you capture an image while the Image Mask is on, the image doesn’t include the Image Mask. To use an image mask 1. Display an object in Camera view, and then press Menu on the control panel. The on-screen display menu appears. 2.
32 To display the Scroll setting | CH A P T E R 5 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN CA MER A V IE W 1. Display an object in Camera view, and then press Menu on the control panel. The on-screen display menu appears. 2. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select Special Tools, and then press Enter . 3. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select Scroll, and then press Enter . 4. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select Scroll On, and then press Enter .
33 To turn off the PiP setting | CH A P T E R 5 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN CA MER A V IE W Press Enter on the control panel. Camera view Function Settings on-screen display menu To access the Functions Settings menu Select Camera view > Menu > Function Settings Function Settings menu options USB-B mode Frequency Save Setting Load Setting Menu Display . Description SD Storage Allows you to copy or view your SD or SDHC memory card from your computer. See page 34.
34 | CH A P T E R 5 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN CA MER A V IE W Function Settings menu options Language Description English Sets language to English Français Sets language to French Deutch Sets language to German Español Sets language to Spanish Setting USB-B mode USB-B mode sets how your document camera, your computer and an SD or SDHC card interact. To access the USB-B mode setting Select Camera view > Menu > Function Settings > USB-B mode .
35 To set your document camera to Application mode | CH A P T E R 5 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN CA MER A V IE W 1. Connect your document camera to a projector or flat-panel display with the VGA cable (see page 10). 2. Turn on your computer, and set it to Camera view. 3. Press Menu on the control panel. The on-screen display menu appears. 4. Press the up and down arrows on the control panel to select Function Setting, and then press Enter . 5. Select USB-B mode, and then press Enter 6.
36 | CH A P T E R 5 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN CA MER A V IE W Capturing images to an SD or SDHC memory card To capture images to an SD or SDHC memory card 1. Set your document camera to Camera view. See page 24. 2. Position your document camera. 3. Make any camera settings you require using the Camera view’s on-screen display menu. 4. Press the Capture button on the document camera control panel. The camera capture icon appears, indicating a photo is being taken.
Chapter 6 Using your document camera in SD Card view Topics in this chapter include the following: • Setting your document camera to SD Card view on page 37 • Using the SD Card view display on page 38 • Using the SD Card view on-screen display menu on page 38 – SD Card view’s on-screen display menu settings on page 38 – SD Settings on-screen display menu on page 38 – Special Tools on-screen display menu on page 41 – Slideshow Settings on-screen display menu on page 42 When you set your documen
38 | CH A P T E R 6 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN S D C A RD V I E W Using the SD Card view display To display images 1. Press the SD Card view button on the control panel. 2. Use the left and right arrows on the control panel to scroll through images on the SD or SDHC memory card. To display and select thumbnail images To return to displaying single images 1. Press the SD Card view 2. Press Enter Press Enter button on the control panel. to display up to 16 thumbnail-sized images.
39 | CH A P T E R 6 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN S D C A RD V I E W IMPORTANT The SD Settings are only available if you have your document camera set to Application mode in the Camera view on-screen display menu. See page 34.
40 | CH A P T E R 6 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN S D C A RD V I E W 4. Select SD, and then press Enter . 5. Select Delete, and then press Enter . 6. Select Current, and then press Enter to delete the current image. OR Select All, and then press Enter to delete all images in the viewed folder. The deleting image icon displays briefly while your document camera deletes images.
41 | CH A P T E R 6 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN S D C A RD V I E W 4. Repeat steps one to three to unlock other images for your slideshow. Special Tools on-screen display menu To access the Special Tools menu Select SD Card view > Menu > Special Tools . Special Tools menu options Description Highlight Highlights a center square on the displayed image.
42 | CH A P T E R 6 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN S D C A RD V I E W Slideshow Settings on-screen display menu To access the Slideshow Settings menu Select SD Card view > Menu > Slideshow .
43 | CH A P T E R 6 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN S D C A RD V I E W Displaying specific images in a Slideshow You can set your document camera to display only images that you select. To set SD settings to display selected images only 1. In SD Card view, press Menu on the control panel. The on-screen display menu appears. 2. Select Slideshow > Select, and then press Enter 3. Select Lock, and then press Enter slideshow. .
44 | CH A P T E R 6 – U S IN G Y O UR D O CU MEN T C A MER A IN S D C A RD V I E W
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Document camera issues Use the following table to troubleshoot issues with your document camera. Issue Solution No image displays or appears. • Turn off your document camera (see page 16). Securely connect all cables and connect the camera’s AC adapter to a power outlet. Turn on your document camera. • Adjust the zoom dial. The camera may be on a blank section of your document.
46 | CH A P T E R 7 – T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Issue Solution The image is too dark. • Press the brightness buttons on your document camera. • If the object is not well lit, turn on your document camera LED. • Adjust the shutter speed. See page 27. • Adjust the distance between the object and the camera. • Adjust your projector settings. The image is broken apart by lines. SD Card view issues Issue Solution No image appears when you press the SD Card view button.
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