Document Camera Epson ELPDC21

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How do I use the Document Camera - Epson ELPDC21?

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Quick Start

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Follow these instructions to display pages from books and documents, and three-dimensional objects. To use other features, see the online User’s Guide. It provides instructions for using the microscope adapter and the built-in microphone, and capturing still images.
Before using the product, make sure you read the safety instructions in the online User’s Guide.
Note: These illustrations show the DC-21 document camera, but the instructions are the same for the DC-13 unless otherwise noted.
Setting up the product
 

1.  Raise the camera arm with one hand while holding the base with your other hand.

Illustration of a device with a cylindrical arm attached to a rectangular base. The arm is shown in two positions, indicating movement from left to right. A bold curved arrow above the arm points to the right, suggesting rotation or repositioning

2.  Rotate the camera arm and position the camera head above the projection area.

Illustration showing two positions of an adjustable arm device on a rectangular base. The left image shows the arm bent with a curved arrow at the base indicating rotation. The right image shows the arm extended upright with a straight arrow pointing to it, suggesting movement from the first position to the second
 

3.  Connect your projector to the document camera. Use a VGA cable (included) or an HDMI cable (not included). Or, use a USB cable (included) to control your document camera from a computer using the camera software (see “Using the software”).
 

Illustration of an adjustable arm device connected to a projector using a VGA cable. A circular inset shows the Display Out port with a VGA connector icon. The text 'Display Out' appears above the port. The label 'VGA cable' is written below the image

Illustration of an adjustable arm device connected to a projector using an HDMI cable. A circular inset shows the HDMI port with its connector shape. The text 'HDMI' appears above the port. The label 'HDMI cable' is written below the image

4.  Connect the power adapter.
 

Illustration of an adjustable arm device connected to a power outlet using a power adapter and cable. A circular inset shows the power port labeled 'Power' with a connector icon. The text 'Power' appears above the port. The label 'Power' is written inside the inset, and an arrow points to the wall outlet

5.  Press the power button to turn on the document camera.

Power symbol consisting of a black circle with a vertical line extending from the top center into the circle

6.  Turn on your projector. Then select the source (port) on the projector that lets you display the camera image. On the document camera, press the Source button, if necessary.

Icon of a display screen with a small square in the top left corner, followed by the word 'Source' in bold black text

Using the product

1.  Place your document on the table under the camera head. Align the center of your document with the 

Black outline of a downward-pointing triangle on a white background.

mark on the side of the document camera. Adjust or rotate the camera head and arm if needed.
 

Illustration showing two positions of a document camera with an adjustable arm. On the left, a hand places a sheet with a large letter 'A' under the camera, and an inset shows the camera lens focused downward. On the right, the same sheet with the letter 'A' is positioned under the camera on a flat surface, with an inset showing the lens aligned for viewing.

2.  Slide the lamp switch to 

Black sun icon with a circular center and eight short rays extending outward, representing brightness or light

to illuminate the document.
 

Illustration of a document camera with an adjustable arm and a cylindrical camera head. A circular inset zooms in on the camera head, showing its lens and control details

3.  Press the Focus button on the document camera or the Auto Focus button on the remote control. Your document is automatically focused.
 

4.  To zoom in or out on part of the image, press the Zoom 

Black magnifying glass icon with a plus sign inside the lens, representing zoom in or increase

or 

Black magnifying glass icon with a minus sign inside the lens, representing zoom out or decrease

button on the document camera or remote control.

Note: You can also use the remote control to adjust the image.


When you’re done using the product, turn it off and lower the camera arm as shown.

Illustration showing four steps to fold a document camera with an adjustable arm. The first position shows the arm upright with a curved arrow near the camera head indicating rotation. The second position shows the arm partially folded with an arrow at the base indicating movement. The third position shows the arm further collapsed with another curved arrow. The final position shows the camera fully folded into a compact form

 

Turn on the Document Camera​​​​

  • Turn on the Document Camera. Press the "Power" button. The LED Light around the button should be Blue. 
  • After you press Power Button, it takes approximately 15 seconds for the document camera to output the image. 

Illustration of a control panel with multiple buttons. On the left is a large square button with a power symbol. Next to it is a vertical button labeled 'Source' with three icons: a document camera, a computer monitor, and a projector. On the right are two rectangular buttons labeled 'Menu' and 'Esc.' Below them is a circular directional pad with arrows pointing up, down, left, and right, an 'Enter' button in the center, and brightness icons above and below the center

  • To project live from image to
    • the document camera Press [Source: Document Camera Icon]
    • the computer Press  [Source : Computer Icon]

Position the Document Camera

  1. Raise the camera arm with one hand while holding the base of the camera with your other hand.
  2. Rotate the camera arm as shown.
  3. Position the camera head above the projection area.

Illustration showing three steps to unfold a document camera. Step 1: The camera head rotates upward from a flat position, indicated by a curved blue arrow. Step 2: The arm lifts and rotates forward, shown with another curved blue arrow. Step 3: The camera head rotates downward into the viewing position, indicated by a final curved blue arrow.

Projecting

  • Place your document under the camera head. Align the center of your document with Arrow on the side of the document Camera.

Illustration showing two positions of a document camera with an adjustable arm. On the left, a hand places a sheet with a large letter 'A' under the camera, and an inset shows the camera lens focused downward. On the right, the same sheet with the letter 'A' is positioned under the camera on a flat surface without the inset

  • Slide the lamp switch to illuminate the document.

Illustration of a document camera with an adjustable arm and cylindrical camera head. A circular inset zooms in on the camera head, showing two small ports or connectors on its side

  • Freezing an image. Press and release the Freeze button on the document camera or remote control.
  • Projecting Small Objects. You can place the camera head with in approximately 10 cm ( 4 inches) of the object.

Control Panel Description 

Illustration of a labeled control panel with numbered buttons from 1 to 9. Button 1 shows a power symbol. Button 2 is labeled 'Source' with three icons: document camera, computer monitor, and projector. Buttons 3 and 4 are labeled 'Menu' and 'Esc.' Button 5 is a circular directional pad with arrows pointing up, down, left, and right, an 'Enter' button in the center, and brightness icons above and below. Button 6 is labeled 'Zoom' with two icons: magnifying glass with plus and magnifying glass with minus. Button 7 is labeled 'Focus.' Buttons 8 and 9 are labeled 'Capture' and 'Record' with camera and video icons. Button 10 is labeled 'Freeze

Table listing document camera control buttons and their functions. The first column shows button names with icons, and the second column describes their functions. Examples include: Power button turns the camera on or off; Source button switches input; Menu and Esc buttons open or exit menus; Brightness buttons adjust image brightness; Focus button adjusts focus; Zoom buttons enlarge or reduce image; Capture button saves an image; Record button records video; Freeze button pauses the image; Rotate button rotates the image; Split button displays two images side by side.Attention 

You cannot project images by directly connecting the document camera to a projector with a USB cable.

  • Connect the document camera to a USB 2.0 port of a computer. If you connect it to a USB 3.0 port, it may not function properly.
  • Do not connect multiple document cameras to one computer at the same time.
  • Do not rub the lens with harsh materials of subject it to shock, as it can be easily damaged. Use a soft cloth to gently wipe the lens.
  • Do not try to press the arm flat or fold it backwards. Otherwise, the document camera may be damaged. The camera arm can only rotate within the range.
  • Do not remove the SD card while recording.
  • Images are saved in JPEG format (1920 x 1080).

Resources

  1. More details & Sources Epson ELPDC21 Document Camera User's Guide
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