Using the Lumens DC265 Marianopolis College. Agenda 1.Overview 2.The Connections 3.Setup 4.Recording...

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Using the Lumens DC265

Marianopolis College

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Agenda1. Overview2. The Connections3. Setup4. Recording a Video5. Troubleshooting

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Objectives1. Describe the DC 265 document camera its

connections and its affordances 2. Setup the DC 265 document camera for use in a

Marianopolis College classroom within 90 seconds. 3. Demonstrate basic usage of the DC 265 document

camera 4. Create a video recording using both audio and video

on the DC265 Document Camera 5. Determine if the cabling setup is correct.

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What is a Document Camera?

• Small video camera• Connected to the classroom projector• Produces real time images on the screen

• Uses?

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What is a Document Camera?

• Presenter – Can be either a student a guest or the professor

• The Camera – Positioned at a podium

• The Material – positioned below the camera

• The Projector – Ceiling mounted

• The Screen – Wall mounted

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The Lumens DC265 (Ladibug)

The Lumens DC265 Ladibug is a high-definition multimedia document camera that delivers• Clear images and crisp

text with a 6x optical zoom

• One-touch audio/video recording and playback

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Setup - Incorrect Use

• Base should be level

• Gooseneck should hang over the base

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Setup - Incorrect Use

• Setup on level surface• Gooseneck over the

main unit for stability• Position the lamps

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Setup

Main Elements• The presenter• The proper setup –

wiring and image adjustments

• The camera• The document

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Setup

The Lumens DC265 Ladibug is a high-definition multimedia document camera that delivers• Clear images and crisp

text with a 6x optical zoom

• One-touch audio/video recording and playback

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Setup – Required Material

• The Main Camera Unit• The VGA cable• The USB Cable• The Power Cord• The Microscope

Adapters• The Accessory Pouch

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Connections

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Connections

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Setup InstructionsTell You – Show You – Let you Try1. Connect the Power Cord.2. Connect the VGA Cable.3. Place an object to be displayed under the camera. 4. Turn the power on. 5. Adjust the gooseneck and lens to appropriate

position. 6. Press the Auto Tune button to optimize the image.

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Controlling the Camera2 ways to control the camera• The Control Panel• The Ladibug Software– Requires USB Cable– Allows Video Saving to PC

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The Control PanelCommands• On• Auto Tune• Zoom

• In• Out

• Brightness• More• Less

• Freeze• Rotate• Off

The Control Panel

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The Ladibug SoftwareCommands• On• Auto Tune• Zoom

• In• Out

• Brightness• More• Less

• Freeze• Rotate• Off

The Control Panel

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Beginning a RecordingRecording Audio and Video1. Press [Record] on the control panel

to start recording videos. 2. Press [Record] again to stop recording. 3. Record sounds with the built-in

microphone of the control panel.

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In Pair ActivityObjectives1. Setup the DC 265 document

camera for use in a Marianopolis College classroom within 90 seconds.

2. Demonstrate basic usage of the DC 265 document camera

3. Create a video recording using both audio and video on the DC265 Document Camera

Using the Task List

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ITS Support• For additional information or

assistance while using the document camera in class please contact TLT or ITS Support.

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Exit Survey• Please take the time to complete a

short exit survey.

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