caution

Don’t hold or lift the document camera by the camera head arm or lighting unit arms; this may damage them.

Positioning the Document Camera

Before connecting the document camera, you need to decide where to place it. Wherever you place it, be sure to follow these guidelines:

■Place the document camera on a sturdy, level surface.

■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the document camera.

■Make sure the document camera is within 10 feet (3 m) of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord, and within 5 feet (1.5 m) of your output source.

■Make sure you are within 23 feet (7 m) of the front or back of the document camera to use the remote control.

■With the control panel facing you, place the document camera directly in front of you. Otherwise, items you place on the stage may appear upside-down.

head arm

lighting arm

stage

lighting arm

control panel

Most presenters find it convenient to place the document camera in front of the audience. This lets the presenter stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it.

8Setting Up the Document Camera