Page 2 - Contents
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 2 Contents The Leica ICC50 HD Introduction 9 Thebasics 10 Thebasics(cont.) 11 LeicaICC50HD:Overview 12 Unpacking 14 Get Ready! PreparationforUse 16 Get Set! ConnectionandOperationforImagingusingaComputer 19 LimitationsinPCMode 20 UsinganAdditionalHDMIMonitorinPCMode 21 Capturin...
Page 3 - General Instructions
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 3 General Instructions Safety concept Before using your Leica ICC50 HD camera forthe first time, please read the "Safety concept"brochure included with your instrument. Itcontainsadditionalinformationabouthandlingandcare. Use in clean rooms TheLeicaICC50HDcameracanbeuse...
Page 5 - Symbols used
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 5 Symbols used Warning of a danger • Thissymbolindicatesespeciallyimpor-tantinformationthatmustbereadand compliedwith.Failuretocomplycancausethefollowing: Ϙ Hazardstopersonnel Ϙ Functional disturbances or damagedinstruments Warning of hazardous electrical voltage Thissymboli...
Page 6 - Safety regulations
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 6 Safety regulations Description The individual modules fulfill the highestrequirements for observation and documenta-tionoftheLeicaICC50HDcamera. Designated use Ϙ See"Safetyconcept"booklet Non-intended use Ϙ See"Safetyconcept"booklet The devices and accessories...
Page 9 - Introduction
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 9 CongratulationsonpurchasingtheLeicaICC50HD Digital Camera Module by Leica Microsys-tems.The special design of the Leica ICC50 HDmakes it a universal, highly versatile tool forviewing microscopic specimens and capturingstillimagesorevenvideo. Real Full HD display The integrate...
Page 10 - The basics
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 10 YourLeicaHDcamerahasmanypossibili-ties for various applications and condi- tions of use. Below are some basic concepts tohelp you get the most performance for yourapplication. High Definition HighDefinition–1920×1080resolutionwith-out any scaling. (An HD wide screen displa...
Page 12 - Leica ICC50 HD: Overview
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 12 Leica ICC50 HD: Overview 1. Black Multipurpose button: Press for 1 second – page through illuminationsettings. Press for 5 seconds – changemodebetweenHDmodeandPCMode 2. RedMultipurposebutton(onlyactiveinHD mode): Ϙ PressforonesecondtocaptureimageontoSDCard. Ϙ Press for 5 sec...
Page 14 - Unpacking
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 14 Pleasedonotdiscardanyofthepackingmaterials.Theyshouldbeusedforsafely storingandtransportingtheinstrumentshouldtheneedarise. Unpacking If you ordered the handheld remote, you received the remote and the battery CR2025. If you ordered the Optional USB Power Supply for operat...
Page 16 - Preparation for Use
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 16 Tools used Ϙ Allenkey Do not insert anything except theSD memory card into the card slot – dangerofshortcircuitandelectricshock! The Leica ICC50 HD camera module fitsbetween the microscope stand and the microscope’sviewingtube. Preparation for Use 1. Ifthemicroscope’svie...
Page 19 - Connection and Operation for Imaging using a Computer
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 19 Instructions for Computer Mode aresupplied on the CD ROM which comes withtheICC50HD. 10× eyepieces have a fixed circular fieldofviewof18mmor20mmdiameter.The LeicaICC50HD’sfieldofview,however,isrect-angular with a diagonal of 16.4 mm to ensurean even field on the digital ...
Page 20 - Limitations in PC Mode
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 20 Aspect ratio If the Leica ICC50 HD is connected toa computer, images are always output in 4:3 aspect ratio – even if a 16:9 monitor ortelevision is connected via HDMI.The image isnecessarilycompressedonsuchadevice. Remote control InPCmode,theoptionalremotecontrolwill not...
Page 21 - Using an Additional HDMI Monitor in PC Mode
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 21 In PC mode, the camera image is alwaysshown in the preview window of Leica ApplicationSuite.Inaddition,anothercomputermonitorortelevisioncanbeconnectedviatheHDMIinterface. The image resolution on the attachedHDMI or television screen is limited to theliveimageresolutioni...
Page 22 - Capturing Images without a computer
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 22 Inordertousethismode,youmusthaveanSDcardwithfreememoryonit.Ifthe SD memory card is full, the Leica ICC50 HD’sLEDwillremainredandyouwillnotbeabletocaptureanymoreimages. In order to take photos without acomputer you must be in HD mode (not PC mode). The camera starts up in...
Page 24 - How to handle SD memory cards
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 24 sation to form in the card and lead to amalfunction. To avoid condensation, placethe memory card in a sealed plastic bagbefore moving it into a different tempera-ture zone and allow it to adjust slowly tothenewtemperature. Ϙ Ifcondensationformsonthememorycard,storeitatroomte...
Page 25 - Using High Definition Video without a computer
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 25 1. AttachtheUSBcable(whichcamewiththe camera)intotheUSBconnectorinthebackoftheLeicaICC50HDcameraandtheotherend into the USB Power Supply.Then plugthe USB Power Supply into an appropriatepoweroutlet. 2. Attach the HDMI cable into the "HDMI" connectorinthebackoftheLeic...
Page 26 - Setting a new white balance for the ICC50 HD
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 26 It is recommended to set a new whitebalance each time you change the type orcolortemperatureoftheillumination.Thisisespeciallyneededwhenyouworkwithhalogenlight which can be turned from low intensityyellow to a high intensity blue light. The newwhite balance setting will ge...
Page 27 - The Camera Menu
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 27 The Camera Menu If you purchased the optional remote, you will have access to the camera menu.
Page 28 - Optional remote control
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 28 TheremotecontroldoesnotworkifthecameraisinPCmode. 1. Start video recording2. Stop video recording3. Save still image to SD card4. Stop/continue live image Pause/play movie clip 5. Playback mode6. Show / hide information box7. Arrow keys for navigation8. OK / confirm9. Call...
Page 29 - Viewing images and movies with the optional remote control
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 29 3. To return to live view press any button on thecameraorpressthekey1,2or9ontheremotecontrol(seepreviouspage). If you have purchased the optionalremote, the Leica HD camera shows imagesandmovieclipsdirectlyonanHDmoni-tor. 1. Thumbnailview (firstpress) Ϙ up/down/left/right ...
Page 30 - Calling up the Camera Menu
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 30 The remote control does not work ifthe Leica HD camera is connected to a computerandisinPCMode.Themenusofthecamera are also no longer displayed on themonitor. In this case close any Leica Imagingsoftwareandre-powerupthecamera. Opening and closing the camera menu 1. Point t...
Page 33 - EXPOSURE
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 33 Main menu Main menu Submenu Submenu Manual exposure 1. Pressthe ▤ buttonontheremotecontrol. 2. Callupthecommandformanualexposure(seediagramattheleft). 3. Setthevaluefor"EXPMODE"to"MANUAL". 4. Correct the values for "EXPOSURE", "GAIN" and "...
Page 34 - RESOLUTION
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 34 Main menu Submenu L I V E C A P T U R E D 2048 X 1536 1280 X 1080 M O V I E 720 X 480 H I G H Q UA L I T Y H I G H S H A R P N E S S CO LO R E X P O S U R E R E S O LU T I O N S E T U P C A M E R A S E T U P U S E R The "RESOLUTION" menu enables you to define the r...
Page 37 - Predefined Illumination Scenarios
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 37 The Leica HD camera is supplied withvarious illumination modes that cover a widespectrumofpossiblesituations. Changing the illumination mode 1. Press the black button on the Leica HD camera to display the current illuminationmodeonthemonitorortelevision. 2. Pressthebuttona...
Page 40 - Care and Cleaning
Page 42 - Specifications
Page 43 - Leica ICC50 HD camera module
Leica ICC50 HD Manual 43 Leica ICC50 HD camera module Camera Weight 700g(cameraonly) Height 50mm Exposure time 2millisecondsto2seconds Live image 45fps(1256×720Px)–20fps(1920×1080Px) Full frame image acquisition 2048×1536pixels,3.1megapixels Movie clip 720×480pixels(MP4) Sensor size 6.55mm×4.92mm Pi...
