Acclaim Lighting A5000 manual System Operation

SYSTEM OPERATION

Computer-Connected System Operation - The Acclaim Camera System A5000 is normally operated connected directly to a computer system running various PC USB streaming video capture software applications. In this configuration the camera provides the image/video source while the com- puter and associated software are used to display and save the resultant images. Perform the following procedures to operate the Acclaim Camera System when connected to a computer.

Make sure that the Acclaim Camera System and associated computer power is turned on.

Verify that the video capture software is running and correctly configured.

1.Activate the Acclaim Camera System by performing the Power Turn-On procedures provided on page 17.

2.Remove the Camera Handpiece from the handpiece holder and observe that the computer display shows the high-resolution live video images taken by the camera.

3.Place the camera lens window over area of interest and view image on display.

4.Press the appropriate keypad button on the Camera Handpiece to freeze (ie. capture) the dis- played image on the computer monitor screen. The keypad button used depends on the video capture software installed.

5.Press the appropriate keypad button on the Camera Handpiece to save the captured image to the computer hard drive and then to return to a live image display. The keypad button used depends on the video capture software installed.

6.Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary.

7.When imaging an X-ray film on a light box, deactivate the LED light source by depressing both Camera Handpiece buttons simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds. Perform steps 3 through 5 to freeze and save the X-ray film image as desired.

8.Return the Camera Handpiece to the holder when done. Verify that the LED light source and camera turns OFF.

9.Set the STANDBY/ON switch on the Control Module front panel to the STANDBY position and verify that the front panel LED indicator lamp extinguishes.

Monitor-Connected System Operation - The Acclaim Camera System can be operated directly connected to a video monitor. In this configuration the connected monitor displays high-resolution live video images taken by the camera. There is no computer system or software used to freeze and save the resultant images. Perform the following procedures to operate the Acclaim Camera System when connected to a video monitor.

1.Activate the Acclaim Camera System by performing the Power Turn-On procedures provided on page 17.

2.Remove the Camera Handpiece from the Handpiece Holder and observe that the video monitor display shows the high-resolution live video images taken by the camera.

3.Place the camera lens window over area of interest and view image on display.

4.When imaging an X-ray film on a light box, deactivate the LED light source by depressing both Camera Handpiece buttons simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds.

5.Return the Camera Handpiece to the holder when done. Verify that the LED light source and camera turns OFF.

6.Set the STANDBY/ON switch on the Control Module front panel to the STANDBY position and verify that the front panel LED indicator lamp extinguishes.

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