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DP21 MICROSCOPE DIGITAL CAMERA This instruction manual is for the Olympus microscope digital camera DP21. Study this manual thoroughly before operating the camera and familiarize yourself fully with the use of it, which is important to ensure the safety and to obtain optimum performance.
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Refer to your local Olympus distributor in EU for return and/or collection systems available in your country. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pur- suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SYSTEM CHART MODULE NOMENCLATURE INSTALLATION 10-12 SOFTWARE IMAGE RECORDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 16-18 PROPER SELECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD ..............19,20 Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
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Configuration of instruction manuals This instruction manual contains only the descriptions of microscope digital camera DP21. For use of the connection kit of the microscope digital camera, refer to the instruction manual of the relevant connection kit.
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” (OFF) position. 2. Always use the power cord and AC adapter provided by Olympus. If no power cord, please select the proper power cord by referring to the section “PROPER SELECTION OF THE POWER CORD” at the end of this instruction manual. If the proper power cord and AC adapter are not used, the safety and EMC performance of the device can not be assured.
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6. When smoking the room for cleaning, etc., move the microscope digital camera DP21 to a place not exposed to smoke. 7. Care is required against condensation as this may sometimes cause malfunction. Condensation is the phenomenon in which the vapor in the air is condensed into water drops, which attach to the surface of a metallic plate, etc.
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DP cannot be used because of optical performance problems. 2. When the DP21 is connected to the rear port of the U-DPT or U-MPH, the peripheral part of the recorded image may be deteriorated due to the optical performance of the U-DPT or U-MPH.
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DP21 To reduce the flare, set a lower exposure using the exposure adjustment function or setting the exposure manually. (Details of STM6 combination) Edge observation using the MM6-OB3X/5X/10X objective in combination with the MM6C-VL/MM6-ETR 8. When the SZX16 is combined, the peripheral brightness may become insufficient with a zoom ratio of no more than 10 x.
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IEEE 1394 device driver is uninstalled, DP21 cannot be operated.) 4. When connecting the DP21 to the PC, connect the DP21’s camera head directly to the IEEE 1394 connector of the PC. Connection through a commercially available IEEE 1394 hub or conversion connector may lead to malfunction.
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(For the user account registration, refer to the manuals for your PC.) When using desktop PC or laptop PC 1. Olympus will not assume any liabilities for any damage due to the use or non-usability of this system, including compen- sation for the lost data.
Laptop PC * AC adapter Power cord * DP21 combined with certain PCs may not be operated properly. Confirm PCs whose actions have already been checked in website. }Consult Olympus for the microscope and camera adapter to be used together.
MODULE NOMENCLATURE Camera Head Main switch Pilot LED Camera cable connector C-mount thread Camera Cable Attached with DP2-DKTB, DP2-PC-S M or DP21-SAL · (9pin - 9pin) Attached with DP21-DKT (9pin - 6pin) Attached with DP21-LPT (9pin - 4pin) Downloaded from ManualsNet.com...
0.5X to 1X. (If a 0.35X camera adapter is used, the peripheral part of the image will be obscured.) If a C-mount Field number camera adapter from other manufacturer than Olympus is used, the op- tical performance of the system may not be manifested fully. 1X (FN 8.8) }The view field range illustrated in the picture on the left is a guide.
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DP21 Connecting the Camera Cable · The cords and cables are vulnerable to bend or twist. Do not CAUTION apply excessive force to them. · Be sure to switch off the camera head and PC before connecting. }When connecting the cable, insert the connector plug in the proper di- rection.
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Power supply to the camera The camera head of the DP21 has main switch on it. Set this switch to ON when using the camera. The pilot LED on the camera head lights when power is supplied to the camera head.
Microscope cannot be operated though connected. (Note that DP 25 cannot be used.) · If you want to use an IEEE1394 device other than the DP21, open the Device Manager and update the driver software of “OLYMPUS(R) MICROSCOPE 1394 DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM” under “1394 Bus Host Controllers”.
IMAGE RECORDING PROCEDURE For detail use procedures, refer to the Instruction Manual or Help of Software you will use. Brightfield Observation Flow Set up the microscope. Set the exposure mode. Manual Exposure mode? Auto Set the exposure time. Select the area (30% or 1%). Adjust the white balance.
(1394b connection) 15 fps (Displayed pixels 1600 x 1200) 27 fps (Displayed pixels 800 x 600) · When using the camera cable attached with DP21-DKT or DP21-LPT (1394a connection) 7.5 fps (Displayed pixels 1600 x 1200) 27 fps (Displayed pixels 800 x 600)
If this digital camera is combined with standalone connection kit DP21-SAL, check the instruction manual of DP21-SAL as well. If you cannot solve the problem after checking the entire list, please contact Olympus for assistance. Problem...
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DP21 Problem Cause Remedy Page Picture is too bright. Exposure correction is set in the + Set the desired exposure correction direction. value. The metering area is set to a dark area Move the metering area to the area outside the region of interest.
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Another 1394 device cannot be used The DP21-dedicated driver is installed. When the DP21 is connected to a PC, 6, 1 3 simultaneously. other 1394 devices cannot be used on the same PC.
If no power supply cord is provided, please select the proper power supply cord for the equipment by referring to “ Specifications ” and “ Certified Cord ” below: CAUTION: In case you use a non-approved power supply cord for Olympus products, Olympus can no longer warrant the electrical safety of the equipment.
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Table 2 HAR Flexible Cord APPROVAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CORDAGE HARMONIZATION MARKING METHODS Alternative Marking Utilizing Printed or Embossed Harmoniza- Black-Red-Yellow Thread (Length tion Marking (May be located on Approval Organization of color section in mm) jacket or insulation of internal wir- ing) Black Yellow...
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