LoupeCam®Settings_UserManual June 2014(Mac)

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LoupeCam® By VizVocus Inc.

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ProHD LoupeCam®

One Year Limited Warranty

ProHD LoupeCam® By VizVocus Inc. (LBV) warrants this product against defects in

material or workmanship as follows:

PRODUCT: ProHD LoupeCam® will repair this product with new or refurbished parts,

free of charge, for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the

event of a defect in materials or workmanship.

REPAIRS: ProHD LoupeCam® will repair or replace defective parts used in the repair or

replacement of this product with new or refurbished parts, free of charge, for a period

equal to the remainder of the original limited warranty period on the original product,

or for ninety (90) days after the date of the repair or replacement, whichever is longer.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt, bill of

sale or other receipted proof of date of original purchase will be required before

warranty service is rendered. This warranty only covers failures due to defects in

materials and workmanship that occurs during normal use. The warranty does not

cover damages which occurred in shipment, cosmetic damage, damage that is

attributable to acts of God, failures which are caused by products not supplied by the

warrantor, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling,

faulty installation, misapplication, improper installation, operation or maintenance,

alteration, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, line power surge,

improper voltage supply, lightning damage, or subjecting the product to

operating/environmental conditions in excess of the maximum values or below the

minimum values set forth in the applicable specifications, or products serviced by

anyone other than ProHD LoupeCam®.


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ProHD LoupeCam®

One Year Limited Warranty (continued)

This warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or

removed from the product or if the camera casing has been opened. This warranty

does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS. This warranty excludes all

optical lenses.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED ABOVE. REPAIR OR

REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF

THE PURCHASER. LBV SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST SALES, LOSS OFUSE OF THE PRODUCT, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF

THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND

TITLE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above

exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legalrights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. If a problem

with this product develops during or after the warranty period, please contact:


10245 E. Via Linda Blvd, Suite 210

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

USA

www.LoupeCam.com

Tel: 614-901-0662

Fax: 614-441-9654

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Table of contents

1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................... 4

1.1. The ProHD LoupeCam® Calibration ............................................ 4

1.2. Various Lenses & Field of View ..................................................... 5

1.3. USB Foot Pedals .............................................................................. 6

1.4. Sterilization & Protection ............................................................... 6

2. SOFTWARE SETUP ................................................. 7

2.1. Preparing your computer ............................................................... 7 2.1.1. Minimum System Requirements .................................................. 7 2.1.2. Power Management ...................................................................... 7

2.2. LoupeCam® Settings Software Installation .................................. 8

2.3. Software Licenses ............................................................................ 8

2.4. USB Connectivity ............................................................................ 8

3. USING THE SOFTWARE .......................................... 9

3.1. Getting started ................................................................................. 9

3.2. File Automation ............................................................................. 10

3.3. Interface Overview ........................................................................ 10 3.3.1. Exposure ..................................................................................... 10 3.3.2. Brightness & Color Depth .......................................................... 11

4. TECHNICAL SUPPORT .......................................... 11


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1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing ProHD LoupeCam®. Designed from the ground up with

ease-of-use in mind, this high definition video camera will take you to a levelof simplicity and portability never achieved before.

We suggest that you take a few minutes to consult this manual before you

utilize your ProHD LoupeCam®. By doing so, you will reap the full benefits of

what your digital camera has to offer.

1.1. The ProHD LoupeCam ® Calibrat ion

The ProHD LoupeCam® System is a digital and high definition video device

which digitally acquires video data, compresses it and transfers it to your

computer in its digital form over the USB 2.0 standard.

The lens of your ProHD Camera System can easily accommodate differentworking distances but is currently set up for use at about 16” (40cm) of focal

distance.

To operate the camera from a different distance, some minor adjustments

are required:

1. It is recommended that you use a target against a wall with a small

print e.g. a business card.

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Determine the appropriate working distance you are trying to

calibrate your camera to. As an example, if your surgical/dental

loupes are calibrated at 20” (50cm), put the camera at that distance

(preferably on a table) and point toward your target.

3. Simply loosen the lens lock ring (metal counter screw) that holds the

lens in its position, and start unscrewing/screwing the lens until you

reach a clear focus on your target.

4. Lock the metal ring so that the lens keeps its position.

*NOTE please refer to the tutorial video entitled “Chapter 3 – SoftwareCalibration” for more information.


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1.2. Various Lenses & Field o f View

The ProHD LoupeCam® system is lens swappable and allows for calibration

adjustments of various working distances.

Provides divergent fields of view.

Closely matches or exceeds current loupe magnifying

Glasses.

2x Lens: At 16"/40cm, the Field of View is approx. 3.5" x 5"/8 cm x 12 cm

3x Lens: At 16"/40cm, the Field of View is approx. 2.5" x 4"/6 cm x 10 cm

4x Lens: At 16"/40cm, the Field of View of approx. 1.5" x 2.5"/3cm x 12cm

Special Order Lenses:

1.5x Lens: At 16"/40cm, the Field of View is approx. 8"x5"/20cm x 12cm

1x Lens: At 16"/40cm, the Field of View is approx. 18"x 10"/45cm x 25cm

You can purchase these additional optional lenses by contacting your

LoupeCam® By VizVocus Inc. representative or consult our website:

www.LoupeCam.com.

The digital camera requires good lighting conditions to

perform optimal quality video and images. The camera

does not perform well in less illuminated conditions. The

use of additional light is recommended.

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1.3. USB Foot Pedals

Optional USB Foot pedals are available to remotely operate the camera

recording functions without requiring external aid. The USB foot pedals are

pre-programmed, and work in conjunction with Apple QuickTime and the

software “LoupeCam® Settings”. The USB foot pedals will not perform with

any other software program that is not associated with Apple QuickTime or

ProHD LoupeCam®.

1.4. Steri l ization & Protec tion

The ProHD LoupeCam® cannot be sterilized. It is designed for usage in a non-

sterilized zone. When used with a head-mounted adaptor, or surgical/dental

loupes adapter, the camera is located in a non-sterile area.

Ensure that the lens is securely tightened to the camera

and that it will not come loose or fall during the

intervention. Hand tightening only, using a tool will most

likely damage the lens.

Do not operate camera at extreme temperatures. Normal

operating temperatures are between 59oF (15oC) and 77oF

(25oC).

Do not let the camera or any of its components near a

child to avoid any risk of suffocation.

For external use only. Always keep the recommended

distance between the camera and the sterilized zone.

DO NOT STERILIZE THE CAMERA. Attempting to sterilizethe camera or any other part will most likely damage it and

void your warranty. Avoid any contact with water. Do not

submerge under water.

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2. Software setup

2.1. Preparing your computer

2.1.1. Minimum System Requirements

-In order to optimize the camera and software, the minimum system

requirements for your computer are as follows:

System:

- Intel Core i5 rated at 1.7GHz or higher

- 8GB RAM or higher

- Intel HD Graphics 4000 or higher

OS:-Macintosh OS-, 10.9 (Mavericks)

Other Features:

-2 USB ports are needed if you utilize the camera and foot pedal setup

-HDMI output is a plus if you would like to watch and/or preview videos on

an HDTV monitor

*NOTE please refer to the tutorial video entitled “Chapter 1 – Hardware

System Requirements for more information.

2.1.2. Power Management

Set up your computer Power Management to avoid slow motion video that

could occur when your PC is in Energy Saving Mode.

*NOTE please refer to the tutorial video entitled “Chapter 4 – Energy Saver”

for more information.


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2.2. LoupeCam ® Settings Software

Instal lat ion

IMPORTANT1. Insert the USB Flash Drive in your computer’s USB Connector, and

the setup procedure should begin automatically. If it does not,

manually launch the program.

2. Complete the setup procedure by following on-screen instructions.

3. Upon successful installation, connect your camera system. The

LoupeCam® Settings Software will load automatically when

launching Apple QuickTime Player.

4. A computer reboot is strongly recommended before you start usingyour ProHD LoupeCam®.

2.3. Sof tware Licenses

By purchasing the ProHD LoupeCam® for Macintosh, you obtained unlimited

software licenses to LoupeCam® Settings. You are welcome to install it on

multiple computers. However, if you require the software to operate in aWindows environment, you will need to purchase ProHD Capture for

Windows by contacting your LoupeCam® By VizVOCUS Inc. representative or

consult our website: www.LoupeCam.com.

Your ProHD LoupeCam® has been registered before shipping and you might

receive future notifications via email for software updates.

2.4. USB Connectivi ty

Most computers offer between 2 to 4 USB connections. Not all USB

connections offer equal capability. There is always one port called the

“Master” which is stronger build, the other called “Slave” .

Should you experience a connection issue, or slow data transfer, it is

recommended to switch USB ports.

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3. Using the software

3.1. Getting s tarted

The Software “LoupeCam® Settings” will load

automatically upon launch of Apple QuickTime Player

and selecting “File New Movie Recording.”

Once the installation is complete, you are ready to use LoupeCam® Settings.

After plugging in your LoupeCam® system, launch Apple QuickTime Player

from the “Applications” folder and our pre-configured ProHD LoupeCam®

settings software will load.

The use of the LoupeCam® Settings Software is very easy. It offers the

camera control settings that are much needed to regulate the lighting in

your clinical setting. It has been designed to go hand-in-hand with

QuickTime Player (already built-in to your Mac) which offers the most

robust, well-built and user friendly recording platform.

Please note that QuickTime Player utilizes Apple’s proprietary codec called

MPEG4 and the video output format will be .MOV.


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3.2. Fi le Automation

Integrated within the bundled LoupeCam® settings package is “File

Automation.” Our pre-configured convenience code delivers

unparalleled automation by incorporating shortcuts within the Up

and Down arrow keys on your laptop.

By depressing the following keys, you can…

Up Arrow : “Start Recording”

Down Arrow : “Stop / Save Recording w/. Military

Timestamp”

3.3. In terface Overv iew

3.3.1. Exposure

The most important parameter is

"Exposure," located in the "Adjustments"

tab: it will control the luminosity of your

videos. The lower the value, the darker the

image will be. Uncheck the “Auto” box, in

order to manage Exposure settings.

When you move the slider, verify how your

image adjusts depending on the “Exposure”

value.

It is recommended to test both, the Exposure in “Auto” mode and “Manual”

to determine which one offers the best image given your clinical setting.


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3.3.2. Brightness & Color Depth

You can adjust the brightness and color depth in the second tab entitled:

"Adjustments."

While there are several options available, we recommend adjusting

Exposure and White Balance only to calibrate your setup.

To modify, move the switch from Auto to Manual. You can verify how

your image will be modified depending on the values you select.

When you close the application, all of your settings are saved on the camera,

so you will not have to reconfigure everything each time you use it.

- Close ProHD Capture properly: File-> exit or red cross on the top

right corner of the window

- While the software is stopping, you’ll see the red light blinking on

the camera: all the settings are being saved.- Unplug the camera

4. Technical Support

If you encounter any problems with your LoupeCam®, or its software, follow

the steps below to obtain assistance:

1. Consult this User’s Guide for information related to the situation and the

series of video tutorials made available to you

2. Check the Support section of our web site at:www.LoupeCam.com

3. Contact us via email at: [email protected]. Please include a

detailed description of the issue.

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Notes


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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device

+pursuant to Part 15B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designated to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

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Increase the separation between the equipment and the 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.

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

The product complies with the harmonized EMS standards. It complies with essential

requirements of the Medical Devices Directives EMS 60601-1-2:2007. The manufactured

products are in accordance with a product for which a technical report has been obtained from

the Norwest EMC Laboratories. (ISO 9001 certificate no 008999). As manufacturer, we declare

that the equipment follows the provisions of the Directives stated above.

Tested To Comply

With CE Directives

Apple Inc., Windows 8™, Windows 7™, Windows Vista™ and Windows XP® are

registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks

mentioned herein are registered to their respective owners.

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