DC-F80
4K Document Camera
User Manual – English
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Chapter 1 Safety Instructions
Always follow these safety instructions when using the product:
1 Operation
1.1 Please use the product in the recommended operating environment, away from water or source of heat.
1.2 Do not place the product on a tilted or unstable trolley, stand or table.
1.3 Please clean the dust on the power plug prior to usage. Do not insert the product’s power plug into a multiplug to prevent sparks or a fire.
1.4 Do not block the slots and openings in the case of the product. They provide ventilation and prevent the product from overheating.
1.5 Do not open or remove covers, otherwise it may expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards. Refer all servicing to licensed service personnel.
1.6 Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to licensed service personnel when the following situations happen:
- If the power cords are damaged or frayed.
- If liquid is spilled into the product or the product has been exposed to rain or water.
2 Installation
2.1 For security considerations, please make sure the standard hanging rack you bought is in line with UL or CE safety approbations and installed by technician personnel approved by agents.
3 Storage
3.1 Do not place the product where the cord can be stepped on as this may result in fraying or damage to the lead or the plug.
3.2 Unplug this product during thunderstorms or if it is not going to be used for an extended period.
3.3 Do not place this product or accessories on top of vibrating equipment or heated objects.
4 Cleaning
4.1 Disconnect all the cables prior to cleaning and wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use alcohol or volatile solvents for cleaning.
5 Batteries (for products or accessories with batteries)
5.1 When replacing batteries, please only use similar or the same type of batteries.
5.2 When disposing of batteries or products, please adhere to the relevant instructions in your country or region for disposing of batteries or products.
- Precautions
 | This symbol indicates that this equipment may contain dangerous voltage which could cause electric shock. Do not remove the cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to licensed service personnel. |  | This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in this User Manual with this unit. |
- FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Notice :
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Chapter 2 Package Contents
DC-F80 USB cable (USB 2.0) Quick Installation Guide
Chapter 3 Product Overview
3.1 Overview
- Lens/Lamp
- LED Indicator
- Control panel
3.2 Extension angle
4. Support Arm
<Note> Please only operate in the extended angles as illustrated. Improper usage may damage the machine.
3.3 Precautions for Operation
<Note> When moving the device, do not grasp the front of the lens or the body. Please use both hands to hold the bottom of the device. Handling the device improperly may cause machine malfunction.
3.4 I/O functions Introduction
Front View 
Back View
| NO. | Item | Function Descriptions |
| 1. | Power LED Indicator | Display the status of the machine. Please refer to 3.5 Description of LED indicator |
| 2. | Kensington safety lock | Lock hole of safety lock |
| 3. | Reset button | Press the button for initialization to reset to original factory settings |
| 4. | DIP Switch Setting | Adjust the resolution setting. The default is 1920*1080/30 fps To switch the setting, please refer to Chapter 8 DIP Switch Setting |
| 5. | Mode Switch Button | Switch Modes: HDMI/USB |
| 6. | HDMI output port | Connect to HDMI output signal source |
| 7. | USB Type-B port | The USB Type-B port is for connecting to the USB port of the computer which provides USB signal images and power |
3.5 Description of LED indicator
| Name | Indicator Status |
| Startup in progress, initialization | Flickering blue light |
| In use | Blue Light |
| In standby mode | No indicator |
| A startup failure or error has occurred | Flickering red light |
| Force to power off | Flickering blue light; no light after powering off |
3.6 Relative position of the presenter and document
Chapter 4 Installation and Connections
4.1 Machine Size
- Length x Width x Height: Extended – 306 x 140 x 373 mm, Closed – 137 x 140 x 270 mm
- Weight: 1.2 kg
4.2 Installation and setup
- Please set up the DIP switch setting first. Refer to Chapter 8 DIP Switch Setting.
- Please confirm that the product is switched to the desired mode (HDMI/USB)
HDMI Mode USB Mode
4.3 Connect to a projector, monitor or HDTV (HDMI mode)
4.4 Connect to a computer and use Lumens™ software (USB Mode)
<Remark> Please download the relevant software from Lumens website.
4.5 Installing Application Software
The application software installed on the computer enables you to:
- Control DC-F80.
- Capture and record images.
- Annotate the image, highlight important details and save it.
- Support the full screen function.
<Note> Please download the relevant software from the Lumens website. For installation steps and software operation, please refer to the Ladibug™ 4K software user manual.
4.5.1 System Requirements
- Windows System: Windows 7 or later
- Chrome system
- Mac System: Mac OS X 10.12 and above
Chapter 5 Start Using
5.1 Direct Use (HDMI Mode)
- Place an object to be displayed under the camera.
- Power on the power
and adjust the operation mode according to the connection method. - Adjust the support arm and lens to the appropriate positions.
- Press [AUTO TUNE]
button to optimize the image. - You are ready to teach/present.
5.2 Use with Ladibug (USB Mode)
- Switch to USB mode, and use a USB cable to connect DC-F80 and the computer
- Open Ladibug, click
to open [Search Window], and select [USB Document Camera]
to open [Search Window], and select [USB Document Camera]
3. You can start using DC-F80
| Icon | Function Descriptions |
 | Power on and off
|
 Auto Tune | Automatically adjust the image to have the best brightness and focusing performance |
 ,  ,  , | Left, right, up, down buttons, used for moving in a direction at the partial enlarged mode |
 | Enable/Disable the partial enlarged mode |
 /  | Adjust the brightness of the image |
 /  | Zoom in/out images |
 | Rotate image: 0°/180°/Vertical flip/Horizontal flip/90°/270° |
 | LED lamp mode toggle switch: Off/Brightness 1/Brightness 2/Brightness 3 <Description> Brightness 3 is the brightest state |
 Freeze | Freeze the current image to remain temporarily on the screen. Press again to defreeze |
Chapter 7 Descriptions of Major Functions
7.1 I would like to automatically adjust the image to have the best brightness and focusing performance
- Press [Auto Tune] for the best brightness and focusing performance.
7.2 I would like to freeze the live image
- Press
FREEZE to freeze the current image on the screen. Press again to lift the freeze.
7.3 I would like to turn on/off the lamp
- The default state of the lamp is off. Press
to turn the LED lamp on or off. There are three levels of brightness.
7.4 I would like to zoom in/out images
- Press
to zoom in the image. - Press
to zoom out the image.
7.5 I would like to adjust the brightness
- Press
to make it brighter. - Press
to make it darker.
7.6 I would like to rotate the image
- Press
to rotate the image. (The sequence of switching is: 0°/180°/Vertical flip/Horizontal flip/90°/270°)
7.7 I would like to enlarge a part of the image
- Press
to activate the partial enlarged mode. - Press [
], [], [
], or [] to move and view the partial enlarged images. - Press to exit the partial enlarged mode.
Chapter 8 DIP Switch Setting
8.1 Description of DIP
| DIP | Function Descriptions |
| DIP1 & DIP2 | Output Resolution |
| DIP3 | OFF (Normal mode): 30/25 fps, applicable to general scene ON (High-speed mode): 60/50 fps, applicable to support rapidly changing scene (Only applicable to 1080P) |
| DIP4 | OFF：60Hz ON：50Hz |
8.2 Resolution Switch
| Resolution | 60Hz | 50Hz |
| 1920 x 1080 |  (Default Values) |  |
| 3840 x 2160 |  |  |
| 1280 x 720 |  |  |
| 1024 x 768 |  |  |
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using DC-F80. If you have questions, please refer to related chapters and follow all the suggested solutions. If the problem still occurred, please contact your distributor or the service center.
| No. | Problems | Solutions |
| 1 | Boot without power signal | Ensure that the USB cable is connected. |
| 2 | There is no image output from DC-F80 | 1. Check the power. 2. Check all cable connections. Refer to Chapter 4 Installation and Connections in this manual. 3. Check if DIP switch is properly set. Please refer to Chapter 8 DIP Switch Setting in this manual for related settings. |
| 3 | Unable to focus | Probably the document is too close. Press [ZOOM -] on the control panel. Or pull the document away from the lens. And then press [Auto Focus] button. |
| 4 | When the device is turned on, the LED floodlight is off. | The default setting of the LED floodlight is “OFF”, please use the control panel to set the LED floodlight as “ON”. |
| 5 | Ladibug™ and other applications cannot be used simultaneously | Ladibug™ and other applications cannot be used simultaneously. Only one application can be executed at a time. Please close the currently running applications and then execute the application to be used. |
| 6 | The output image is too bright, too dark, or vague | Press [AUTO TUNE] button to automatically adjust the image to have the best brightness and focusing performance. |
| 7 | The operating steps in the manual are not applicable to the machine | The operating steps in the manual may be not applicable to the machine due to improvement in functions. Please confirm the firmware of your machine and go to check for any updated version on the Lumens website. |
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Manufacturer : Lumens Digital Optics Inc.
Product Name : DC-F80
Model Number : 4K Document Camera
Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information
Supplier : Lumens Integration, Inc.
4116 Clipper Court, Fremont, CA 94538, United States
e-mail : [email protected]
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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