Document Cameras
- Cassandra Rinker
Technology classrooms have standard or high definition document cameras installed. Cameras are located on top of the multimedia lectern.
Standard definition cameras
Adjust the unit as needed by gently pushing the blue-green tab away from you, then adjust the camera head so that it’s aiming directly down at the base.
Use the touch panel on the lectern to begin projecting from the document camera and adjust its settings.
Select Doc Cam to begin projecting from the document camera.
For classrooms with two or more projectors, select Display Left or Display Right to choose which screen to project the image.
Use the ZOOM controls on the touch panel or on the buttons on the camera’s head to adjust the size of the image on the screen.
The document camera should automatically focus on your document when the “Auto Focus” button has been pressed. But if needed, use the focus controls to make minor adjustments.
High definition cameras
Adjust the camera head if needed so that it is aiming directly downward onto the display area. The camera head can be moved vertically or horizontally to get a close-up view of the document or item being displayed.
Use the touch panel on the lectern to begin projecting from the document camera and adjust its settings
Select Document Camera to begin projecting from the camera.
For classrooms with two or more projectors, select Display Left or Display Right to choose which screen to project the image.
Use the Lamp button to adjust the auxiliary lamp in the document camera. The lamp can be adjusted to eliminate glares and shadows.
Use the Auto Tune button to adjust the image.
If auto-focus is insufficient, use the Focus button on the side of the camera head.
To show the document camera on the PC for live streaming or for recording its use during class, please use the PC's Camera app. A video tutorial is available.