Using the Lumens DC265 Marianopolis College

Agenda 1.Overview 2.The Connections 3.Setup 4.Recording a Video 5.Troubleshooting ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 2

Objectives 1.Describe the DC 265 document camera its connections and its affordances 2.Setup the DC 265 document camera for use in a Marianopolis College classroom within 90 seconds. 3.Demonstrate basic usage of the DC 265 document camera 4.Create a video recording using both audio and video on the DC265 Document Camera 5.Determine if the cabling setup is correct. ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 3

What is a Document Camera? Small video camera Connected to the classroom projector Produces real time images on the screen Uses? ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 4

What is a Document Camera? Presenter – Can be either a student a guest or the professor The Camera – Positioned at a podium The Material – positioned below the camera The Projector – Ceiling mounted The Screen – Wall mounted ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 5

The Lumens DC265 (Ladibug) The Lumens DC265 Ladibug is a high-definition multimedia document camera that delivers Clear images and crisp text with a 6x optical zoom One-touch audio/video recording and playback ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 6

Setup - Incorrect Use Base should be level Gooseneck should hang over the base ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 7

Setup - Incorrect Use Setup on level surface Gooseneck over the main unit for stability Position the lamps ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 8

Setup Main Elements The presenter The proper setup – wiring and image adjustments The camera The document ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 9

Setup The Lumens DC265 Ladibug is a high-definition multimedia document camera that delivers Clear images and crisp text with a 6x optical zoom One-touch audio/video recording and playback ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 10

Setup – Required Material The Main Camera Unit The VGA cable The USB Cable The Power Cord The Microscope Adapters The Accessory Pouch ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 11

Connections ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 12

Connections ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 13

Setup Instructions Tell You – Show You – Let you Try 1.Connect the Power Cord. 2.Connect the VGA Cable. 3.Place an object to be displayed under the camera. 4.Turn the power on. 5.Adjust the gooseneck and lens to appropriate position. 6.Press the Auto Tune button to optimize the image. ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 14

Controlling the Camera 2 ways to control the camera The Control Panel The Ladibug Software – Requires USB Cable – Allows Video Saving to PC ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 15

The Control Panel Commands On Auto Tune Zoom In Out Brightness More Less Freeze Rotate Off The Control Panel ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 16

The Ladibug Software Commands On Auto Tune Zoom In Out Brightness More Less Freeze Rotate Off The Control Panel ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 17

Beginning a Recording Recording Audio and Video 1.Press [Record] on the control panel to start recording videos. 2.Press [Record] again to stop recording. 3.Record sounds with the built-in microphone of the control panel. ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 18

In Pair Activity Objectives 1.Setup the DC 265 document camera for use in a Marianopolis College classroom within 90 seconds. 2.Demonstrate basic usage of the DC 265 document camera 3.Create a video recording using both audio and video on the DC265 Document Camera Using the Task List ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 19

ITS Support For additional information or assistance while using the document camera in class please contact TLT or ITS Support. ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 20

Exit Survey Please take the time to complete a short exit survey. ITS - Teaching and Learning Technologies 21