Fig. 1 - 300p

Fig. 2 - 300p

Fig. 3 - 300AF

Fig. 4 - 300AF

On the back and the side of the 300p or 300AF document camera, you will find these slots and ports (Figs. 1-4):

• A small slot in the casing allows attachment of a lock (not included) for securing the camera to a multimedia cart.
• DC12V — plug in the included power adapter.
• Light Box — plug in an optional lock box (not included).
• USB — using the included USB cable, enables use of the camera as a web cam or for uploading images or video to your computer using the installed software. (See a member of tech staff if you would like to use the software but it is not installed on your Mac.)
• CVBS (Video) — using the included RCA video cable, enables image display on a television.
• S-Video (not necessary if using VGA cables) — using the included S-Video cable, enables image viewing on a projector or television.
• VGA Out — Connect one end of the VGA cable from the AVerVision document camera (in the blue OUT port as shown by the blue cable in the picture) and the other end of the cable to the component/video in of the projector.
• VGA In — Connect another VGA cable from the AVerVision document camera to a computer (into the black IN port as shown by the black cable in the picture).

The VGA from the computer goes into the VGA IN on the document camera and the VGA cable to the projector goes into the VGA OUT on the document camera. You will need two VGA cables, the one that came with the document camera and the one that came with the projector. Setting up your document camera with the computer and the projector using two VGA cables allows toggling between the displays on the computer and the document camera using the control panel on the document camera or the wireless remote.

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Be sure that both your projector and presenter are connected to power. Both have power buttons to turn on.

If the projector is mounted to the ceiling, position the document camera near the ceiling cable drop. Arrange the computer and additional technology nearby. If you have a projector that is not mounted on the ceiling and the VGA cable is not long enough to reach your projector, 25' VGA extension cables are available. Each school has some in its possession but contact a member of tech staff if you cannot locate one or require assistance. Extension cables are used ONLY for projectors that are not mounted to the ceiling. Connect the extension cable, one end into the existing VGA cable and the other to the Mac dongle. (Fig. 5) Avoid running cables over the floor to prevent a fire or safety hazard in accordance with RCPS policy.

Once your document camera is connected and turned on, check to make sure the indicator light on the top of the base is green. If the indicator light is not green, make certain that the VGA/TV button is on VGA, not TV. The projector will likely find the presenter automatically and display the image. If not, use the Source Search button on the projector and check that your cables are securely connected at both ends.

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The AVerVision document camera displays objects and documents, captures still images with its built-in memory, and saves images and video to your computer using the software included with the camera. The camera head swivels to change your orientation and the focus adjustment is on the head. The arm extends to narrow or widen the viewing area. Use the control keypad or remote to change the view or to save and delete images. (Fig. 7)

The removable LED lamp provides four settings (high, low, and two ambient) and a laser with reference points for the viewing area. (Fig. 8 & Fig. 9) A menu enables screen display adjustments, timer settings, OSD language selection, and more. Included with the camera is an anti-glare sheet and a wireless remote.

To toggle display between the image on the document camera and computer, use the following buttons on the document camera: (Figs. 10-12)

• PC button — displays the computer’s screen image.
• CAMERA button—projects items displayed under the camera on a projector screen.
• VGA/TV button — projects items displayed under the camera or on the computer on a television (if the VGA cable is connected to a television instead of a projector).

The following image controls can also be used on the document camera: (Figs. 10-12)

• ZOOM — the + button enlarges the image and the - button reduces the image.
• EFFECT — changes the image to color, black and white, or negative.
• FREEZE — creates a still image of the item(s) displayed by the camera (press the button again to unfreeze the image).

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To capture a still image on the document camera: (Figs. 10-12)

• Position item under document camera within the viewing area.
• Press the CAP/DEL button on the base of the document camera or use the CAPTURE button on the remote.
• The screen will quickly display "save" as the image is saved to the internal memory of the camera.
• Repeat as necessary (a maximum of 80 frames can be saved in JPG format).

To retrieve and save any captured images from the document camera: (Figs. 10-12)

• Connect the USB cable to the AVerVision document camera and the computer.
  (Important: You cannot view any item(s) under the document camera while the USB cable is connected.)
• Press the MENU and arrow buttons to access the following options:
  Select MENU > ADVANCED > USB SELECT > MASS STORAGE
• The "Untitled" drive will appear on the Desktop of your computer.
• Double-click on "Untitled" to open the folder with the captured images.
• Create a folder on your computer and drag the JPG images from "Untitled" into the newly-created folder.

To delete any captured images: (Figs. 10-12)

• Press the PLAYBACK button on the document camera.
• Use the arrow buttons to select the correct image.
• Press the CAP/DEL button on the document camera (to “DELete”) or use the DEL button on the remote.
• Confirm the delete when prompted.

AVerVision AVerMedia can be used as a web cam to take digital pictures and video. Video is recorded without sound and requires considerable memory, depending on the length of the video (for example, 15 seconds of video requires about 2MB). (Fig. 13)

• Install the CD software by clicking on the CD icon. Find the installer in the MAC folder. Ask a tech staff member to assist with this step.
• Please see a tech staff member if you are unable to get the software to work properly. The software included with the document camera may require an update or additional software.
• Connect the USB cable to the document camera and to the computer.
• Launch the AVerMedia application.
• Click on the Windows menu and choose Toggle Drawer.
• From this menu, you can zoom, change the lighting, take pictures or record video.

AVerVision AVerMedia can be used with a SMART Board pens using the interactive whiteboard.

• Install the CD software by clicking on the CD icon. Find the installer in the MAC folder. Ask a tech staff member to assist with this step.
• Please see a tech staff member if you are unable to get the software to work properly. The software included with the document camera may require an update or additional software.
• Connect the USB cable to the document camera and to the computer.
• Launch the AVerMedia application.
• Click on window-Full Screen. Now you can use your SMART Board pens to write over anything you have under your document camera.
• Click ESC key on your keyboard to quit.