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Making Connections
You can connect the FlexCam iCam to a TV, VCR or LCD projector using the included 12'
You can also connect the FlexCam iCam to a PC or Macintosh using the
To connect to a TV, VCR or projector
1.Connect the
2.Connect the power plug to the power jack on the back of the Flex Cam iCam.
3.Plug the power adapter into the wall.
Power
adapterComposite adapter if required
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Figure 4. Connections to a display device
To connect to a computer
•If your computer has a video capture card, plug the
or
•If your computer does not have a video capture card, you will need to purchase the USB Adapter. Refer to the USB Adapter manual for more information.
FlexCam iCam — Using the Camera |
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Using the Camera
To view images on a TV
1.Connect the camera to a TV using the
2.Switch the TV to video mode by using the switch on the TV front panel or pressing the corresponding button on the remote control (consult your owner's manual for further instructions).
Note: Not all TVs have video inputs. If your TV only has an antenna input, you will need a modulator or a VCR with video inputs.
3.Turn camera on using the on/off switch located at the base of the gooseneck.
4.Adjust the flexible gooseneck until the camera is aligned with the subject.
5.Turn the focus ring to the left for
To record images on a VCR
1.Connect the camera to a VCR using the
2.Switch the VCR to the
3.Turn camera on using the on/off switch located at the base of the gooseneck.
4.Turn the VCR/TV switch to VCR and the TV to either channel 3 or 4.
5.Adjust the flexible gooseneck until the camera is aligned with the subject.
6.Turn the focus ring to the left for
7.Press record on the VCR.
To view images on a LCD projector
1.Connect the camera to a projector using the
2.Turn the projector on (consult your owner’s manual for further instructions).
3.Turn camera on using the on/off switch located at the base of the gooseneck.
4.Adjust the flexible gooseneck until the camera is aligned with the subject.
5.Turn the focus ring to the left for
To use the microscope couplers
•Depending on the size of your microscope (28 mm and 34 mm), attach the correct coupler to the microscope by placing it over the microscope’s original eyepiece.
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