Canon DZ-3600U- User Manual

6 FCC Notice DZ-3600U Digital Document Camera This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper ation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, including interference that may cause...

7 Important Safety Instructions In these safety instructions, the word ‘equipment’ refers to the Canon DZ-3600U DigitalDocument Camera and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read bef ore the equipment is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - ...

10 A La Carte Menu ofDZ-3600U Applications The DZ-3600U can be used in an amazing variety of applications, such asthose introduced below. As a Presentation Tool Used with the accompanying DZ-3600U Presentation Software, theequipment becomes a highly effective presentation tool that works inconjuncti...

12 Table of Contents Safe Use of the Equipment ................................................. 5 Chapter 1 Setup for Operation with a Computer Connecting to a Power Source ................................................ 16Connecting to a Computer .....................................................

1 Chapter 1 Setup forOperation witha Computer ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼

16 Connecting to a Power Source Connect the DZ-3600U to a power source with the supplied power cord. This explanation assumes that you have already removed the main unitand accessories from the box and placed them on a stable surface. If youhave not yet unpacked them, read and follow the steps descr...

17 1 Setup f or Oper ation with a Computer Connecting to a Computer When connected to a computer, the main unit can load captured images ontothe computer or be controlled from the computer. For instructions on how to operate the equipment without acomputer, see Chapter 4, Operating without a Compute...

18 Computer System Requirements The following minimum requirements must be met by your computer for itto successfully run the software for the DZ-3600U. CPU 166 MHz MMX Pentium or higher(266 MHz Pentium II or higher is recommended)USB interface Memory 32 MB or more (64 MB or more is recommended) Fre...

19 1 Setup f or Oper ation with a Computer Installing the Software The bundled software must be installed onto the hard drive of your computerfor it to work with the DZ-3600U. The instructions below will show you how to install two programs: DZ-3600U Presentation Software (hereafter referred to as P...

20 3. Place the software CD-ROM into the computer’s drive. • The setup utility will automatically start after a few moments.• If the setup utility does not automatically start up after a long interval, double-click the [My Computer] icon on the Windowsdesktop and double-click the CD-ROM icon in the ...

24 Aim the Remote Control at the Camera Head The remote control sensor (the component that receives the infraredsignals from the remote control) is located on the camera head. You mustaim the remote control at the camera head for it to be effective. Pointin git at the monitor or screen on which imag...

26 Assembly This chapter explains the most fundamental and important operating proce-dures step by step. We encourage you to try each step as you read about it. !!! Important !!! • This chapter assumes that you have correctly set up the DZ-3600U for use with a computer and installed Presentation Sof...

28 Turning On the Power Turn on the power of each device in the correct sequence. 1. Press the power switch on the mainunit to set it to the ( | ) position. • All the indicators on the control panel will light for about 20 seconds after the poweris turned on while the main unitinitializes itself. It...

29 2 Mastering Basic Oper ations Starting the Software If you have set Presentation Software to start automatically (see step 8 atpage 21) after Windows has initialized as described in Chapter 1, the follow-ing window will display. If this is the case, proceed directly to the next page. If the above...

30 Placing Objects Find a document or other object and place it at the center of the object stage,the white translucent portion. 1. Place the document or objectin the center of the objectstage, orienting it as shownin the illustration. Is the document or object displayed correctly in the larg e scre...

31 2 Mastering Basic Oper ations A Few of the Basics We will now introduce you to a few procedures involving the remote control. !!! Important !!! • Aim the remote control at the sensor on the camera head to execute commands. For details, see the section entitled Important Instructionsfor the Remote...

32 Zooming This topic will explain how to chang e the size at which an object appearsin the display. The size is changed with the zoom function. 1. Press the [T] button onthe remote control fortwo or three seconds. • The display will show a close-up of the document orobject. 2. Press the [W] button ...

34 Rotating Captured Images Next, try your hand at changing the orientation of the displayed imagewith the rotate function. 1. Press the [Rotate]button on the remotecontrol. • The image will rotate 90 degrees counterclockwiseeach time the button isclicked. Although there are still numerous other fun...

35 2 Mastering Basic Oper ations Closing Software Programs The following procedures are for closing the Presentation Software program. 1. Move the mouse cursorclose to the top of thewindow. • The toolbar will reappear. 2. Click the ( ) closebox at the extreme right ofthe toolbar. • A message will ap...

36 Turning Off the Power Turn off the power on the devices in the correct sequence. !!! Important !!! • Wait at least five seconds before turning the power switch back on after shutting it off. Turning it on too quickly may r esult in a malfunction. 1. Click the Windows[Start] button on thetaskbar a...

38 4. Fold the arm down gentlyuntil it clicks into place onthe object stage. 5. Fold down the left frontlight first. 6. Fold down the right frontlight last. • Face the lights toward each other. 7. If required, place the covercarefully over the unitwhen the lamps havecooled sufficiently. !!! Importan...

40 About the Bundled Software This topic features the two programs bundled with the DZ-3600U. The Two Programs to Install The software installed onto your computer with the setup utility includesDZ-3600U Presentation Software, an application program, and DZ-3600UTWAIN Driver, a d river for capturing...

42 Preview Mode and Still Mode The first priority in using the Presentation Software program is to learn thedistinction between the preview mode and the still mode. Presentation Software features two modes, the preview and still modes,and is always in one mode or the other. The following topic add r...

43 3 An Intr oduction to the F eatur es Still Mode The still mode is for viewing images on a computer display (or otherdevice connected to the computer, such as a projector or large screenmonitor) that have been loaded from the DZ-3600U into the computer. Off-Line Displayof Images Loadedonto a Compu...

44 Toolbar and Status Bar This topic briefly explains the buttons and message area that appear at thetop of the Presentation Software window. Toolbar The toolbar is the area at the top of the window that contains thebuttons for controlling various Presentation Software functions. Thebuttons on the t...

45 3 An Intr oduction to the F eatur es Display/Hide the Toolbar and Status Bar The toolbar an d status bar are intended as tools for the pr esenters andtheir helpers, and are not m eant to be seen by the audience. PresentationSoftware, therefore, provides the means to easily hide and display them. ...

46 Capturing Images The images captured by the DZ-3600U’s camera can be loaded onto a computeras still images. This guide describes individual functions and commands from thispoint onward. The preview mode and still mode notations in theboxes at the top right of the title page for each topic indicat...

47 3 An Intr oduction to the F eatur es Procedure with the Control Panel SOFT HAR RED BLUE MANUAL AUTO POWER CAPTURE RESOLUTION PREVIEW WHITE BALANCE NEGA DETAIL Capturing Images Press the [Capture] button. • You will capture the subject appearing in the camera lens whenthe button is pushed. Procedu...

50 Switching to Preview Mode This topic addresses how you can switch from still mode to the preview mode. Procedure with the Remote Control Switching toPreview Mode In still mode, press the[Preview] button. • The DZ-3600U will switch from the still mode to the previewmode and begin to display images...

51 3 An Intr oduction to the F eatur es Selecting the Display Resolution In preview mode, you can select between display settings that either featurehigher resolution or faster display speed for real-time images. If [High Clarity] is selected, priority is placed on displaying images atthe highest re...

53 3 An Intr oduction to the F eatur es Saving Images Captured images can be saved as a file to a computer disk. Images can be saved to disk in any of the following three ways. Pleasenote that files can only be saved and open ed with the computer and notwith the remote control or DZ-3600U control pa...

54 Saving Images As Presentation Software Files 1. Click the ( ) button. • A menu will display. 3. Specify a folder and file name,then click the [Save] button. • All of the files that have been captured up to this point will saved asPresentation Software files. Previe w Mode Still Mode 2. Click [Sav...

58 Opening Saved Images Presentation Software files saved to disk can be opened and displayed. !!! Important !!! • Only files saved in the Pr esentation Software file format with a “.PIH” file extension can be opened. Image files in standard file formats, suchas JPEG or bitmap images, cannot be open...

61 3 An Intr oduction to the F eatur es Selecting Images fromthe List A particular image can be selected from a list of previously captured imagesand displayed. If this command is initiated in preview mode, Presentation Softwareautomatically switches to still mode and displays the selected image. ••...

63 3 An Intr oduction to the F eatur es Changing the Display Size ofCaptured Images The display size of captured images can be changed in still mode. !!! Important !!! • The zoom buttons will be shown gray when the maximum level of magni- fication is about to be exceeded and the command will not exe...

64 Changing the Display Size of Captured Images Procedure with a Computer There are two ways to chang e the zoom setting with the computer. Method 1 This method uses the Zoom Out/Zoom In buttons. Method 2 This method uses the pull-down menu on the status bar to select a zoomsetting. Select a Display...

65 3 An Intr oduction to the F eatur es Adjusting the Brightness ofPreview Images The brightness of images in preview mode can be adjusted. ••• Note ••• • This function can be used to adjust the image brightness when an extremely dark or bright document or object is displayed, or when the document i...

66 Procedure with the Control Panel Procedure with a Computer - + WIDE TELE NEAR FAR MANUAL AUTO - BRIGHTNESS FOCUS ZOOM EXT IN IN1:Green IN2:Orange LIGHTS W T Adjusting theBrightness Turn the [Brightness]dial. • Twisting the dial clockwise brightens the image.Twisting itcounterclockwise darkensthe ...

67 3 An Intr oduction to the F eatur es Adjusting the Focus ofPreview Images The focus is normally adjusted with the autofocus function, but it can beadjusted manually with the procedures below. !!! Important !!! • Do not forget to reset the DZ-3600U to autofocus (auto indicator on) after you have m...

69 3 An Intr oduction to the F eatur es Adjusting the Detail ofPreview Images Use the detail function to adjust the sharpness of contour detail in the image. !!! Important !!! • Over- emphasizing the image contours may cause it to flicker. •••␣ Note ••• • The image detail can also be adjusted in sti...

73 3 An Intr oduction to the F eatur es Control Panel This command cannot be ex ecuted from the control panel. Procedure with a Computer To Restore theOriginalOrientation Click the ( ) button. To Rotate 90Degrees Click the ( ) button. • The image will rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise,causing a doc...

74 Rotating Captured Images This command rotates captured images in 90-degree increments in the display. Procedure with the Remote Control To Rotate an Image Press the [Rotate] button. • The image will rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise each time thebutton is pressed. FOCUS AUTO NEAR FAR APP REV FWD...

75 3 An Intr oduction to the F eatur es Method 2 This method allows you to select from the [Rotate Left 90], [Rotate Right90] and [Rotate 180] options. To Select an Angle andRotate the Image Click the arrow ( ) button to the right ofthe ( ) button and select an option from the menu. • The image will...

77 3 An Intr oduction to the F eatur es Using the Front Lights andBacklight This command turns the front lights and backlight on and off. Turn the front lights on when using the DZ-3600U in dark settings. Usethe backlight to illuminate films and transparencies, such as OHPtransparencies. !!! Importa...

79 3 An Intr oduction to the F eatur es Shooting Negatives To view negative films, turn on the backlight and switch to negative mode. Ensure that the backlight is lit (P.77). Procedure with the Remote Control This function cannot be controlled with the remote control. Procedure with the Control Pane...

81 3 An Intr oduction to the F eatur es Shooting the Surroundings The camera head can be aimed forward within an arc of 162 degrees and movedfreely to shoot an audience, conference participants or the surroundings. !!! Important !!! • Do not apply excessive force on the camera or its arm, or rush to...

82 Using the Finger Pointer You can display and move a finger pointer within the window to draw atten-tion to specific elements of an image during a presentation. Displaying the Finger Pointer The following procedures are used to show and hide the finger pointer. Procedure with the Remote Control To...

83 3 An Intr oduction to the F eatur es Moving the Finger Pointer The finger pointer can be moved in all four directions within the display. Procedure with the Remote Control To Move the FingerPointer Press the appropriate cursorbutton ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ). • The finger pointer will move in the direction...

84 Interfacing withPowerPoint Microsoft PowerPoint slide shows can also be controlled with the remote control. Switching between Application Programs When Presentation Software is running, the remote control can be usedto switch between it and the PowerPoint window if that window was theactive windo...

85 3 An Intr oduction to the F eatur es Interfacing with PowerPoint Controlling Slides You can use the remote control to control the display of slides (pages) inPPA-compliant application programs, such as Microsoft PowerPoint. Make sure that the desired slide show (in PowerPoint) or file has beensel...

86 Scanning Images withTWAIN Driver This topic explains how TWAIN Driver can be used to scan and load imagesfrom the DZ-3600U into TWAIN-compliant application programs, such as themajor graphics programs available on the market. !!! Important !!! • The application must be a TWAIN_32 TWAIN-compliant ...

87 3 An Intr oduction to the F eatur es Using TWAIN Driver The next step is to start up TWAIN Driver. An item such as [TWAIN_32], [Acquire], [Import] or [TWAIN Input]should appear in the application’s [File] menu or one of its submenus.Click on this item to display a window like the one below. In th...

90 VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO USB AC INLET 60/100 HandShake Reserved Service Mode RS-232C OFF ON OUTPUT EXTIN 1 EXTIN 2 Connecting to a Video Monitor orProjector Use an S video cable or BNC video cable to connect the DZ-3600U to a videomonitor or projector. •••␣ Note ••• • The S video and BNC video...

93 4 Oper ationg without a Computer VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO USB AC INLET 60/100 HandShake Reserved Service Mode RS-232C OFF ON OUTPUT EXTIN 1 EXTIN 2 Connecting to an External Input Device Rear Panel o f the Main Unit 1. Ensure that the mainunit and other devicesare turned off. 2. Insert the plu...

95 4 Oper ationg without a Computer SOFT HARD RED BLUE MANUAL AUTO POWER CAPTURE RESOLUTION PREVIEW WHITE BALANCE NEGA DETAIL - + WIDE TELE NEAR FAR MANUAL AUTO - BRIGHTNESS FOCUS ZOOM EXT IN IN1:Green IN2:Orange LIGHTS W T Button Functions This topic explains the functions of each button when the D...

96 FOCUS BRIGHTNESS CAPTURE RESOLUTION PREVIEW W ZOOM T LIGHTS – + COLOR AUTO NEAR FAR APP REV FWD ROTATE Remote Control Capture Button (Used only when acomputer is connected) Resolution Button (Used only when acomputer is connected) Preview Button (Used only when acomputer is connected) Lights Butt...

97 4 Oper ationg without a Computer RESET FLIP ON OFF CLOSEUP LENS MIRROR Camera Head Reset Button Resets the flip and mirrorsettings to the starting point(p. 80) MirrorButton Reversesimagesfrom leftto right(p. 80) Closeup Lens Switch Switches the closeup lens onand off to change fromshooting object...

100 Troubleshooting Tips Please confirm the following points before contacting the dealer if you en-counter any difficulties operating the equipment or software programs. Presentation Software Will Not Start • Is the DZ-3600U’s power turned on? (P.28)• Is the USB cable connected correctly? (P.17)• I...

103 5 Tr oubleshooting Error Messages The following messages may appear on the computer display if an error occurswhen the DZ-3600U is connected to the computer. A brief explanation andremedies are provided in the column on the right. Error Message Cause and Remedy The device is not ready. Not enoug...

106 Removing the Equipmentfrom the Box This topic explains how to remove the DZ-3600U Digital Document Camerafrom the packaging in which it is shipped. !!! Important !!! • Always use two adults to remove or replace the unit in the packaging.• Always securely fasten the camera head with tape when tra...

108 Packing List The following items should be included in the box. Main Unit RemoteContr ol Power Cord USB Cable CD-ROMContains software (DZ-3600UPresentation Software, DZ-3600UTWAIN Driver) Other Items Main Unit CoverUsers Guide (this guide)Quick Reference GuideWarranty CardSoftware License Agreem...

110 Components Guide The names and functions of the various components are listed below. Main Unit Camera Arm Support arm forthe camera head Camera Head The recordingcamera Front Light Adjustable lightsource forilluminating objectson the object stage(p. 77) Object Stage,Backlight Stage forresting ob...

111 Appendix Back Panel of the Main Unit OutputVideo PortS Video Port Output portsfor connectinga video monitor(p. 90) EXT IN 1 (ExternalInput 1)Video PortS Video Port Input ports forreceiving imagesfrom externaldevices (p. 93) RS-232C Port Port used tocontrol the mainunit from anexternal device(Con...

117 Appendix Specifications Video Signal Conforms to the NTSC color format Pickup Element 1/3-inch charge-coupled device (CCD) Total Number of Pixels Approximately 410,000 pixels (effective: 380,000 pixels) Still Images Size 640 x 480 to 1900 x 1424 pixels Synchronization Internal Resolution Video o...

118 Glossary Color On a computer, color information is expressed by combining variousratios of the three primary colors: red, green and blue (RGB). The DZ-3600U is capable of expressing each of the primary colors in 256 hues (8bits), which together create a total of approximately 16.7 million colors...

119 Appendix TWAIN An application programming interface (API) standar d for image inputdevices, such as the DZ-3600U, image scanners and digital camer as. Anydevice will work with any application program, regardless of themanufacturer or model, as long as both comply with the standard. USB Universal...

120 Index Symbols [+] Button 65[-] Button 65.PIH Format 53 A Accessories 108AC Inlet 16, 111Aiming the Remote Control 24APP Button 84Applications 10Arm Lock Release Lever 26, 37, 110Assembly 26Auto Button 67, 71Autofocus 67Automatic Startup 21, 29Auto White Balance 70 B Batteries 109Backlight 77, 11...

DIGITAL DOCUMENT CAMERA DZ-3600U ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 3 1 2 4 5 Please read this User’s Guide carefully before operation.Be sure to read the “Safe Use o f the Equipmen t” section befor e using this equipment.Store this Gui de in a readily accessible location for future referen ce. S etup for Operation with a C...