Inswan INS-1 - User Manual

Quick Guide
INS-1
USB Document Camera
Package Content:
- INS-1 USB Document Camera
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INS-1 USB Document Camera overview
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Summary

INS-1 USB Document Camera Overview

LED Lamp Identification

Identifies the LED lamp component on the camera.

Microphone Identification

Identifies the microphone component on the camera.

Camera Component

Identifies the camera lens component.

Lamp Control Button

Identifies the button to control the lamp.

Auto Focus Button

Identifies the button for automatic focus adjustment.

Brightness Control Button

Identifies the button for adjusting brightness levels.

USB Cable Connection

Identifies the USB cable connection port.

Camera Indicator Light

Describes the camera indicator light status.

Installing Application Software

Connecting INS-1 to Computer via USB

Using the Application Software

Recording Video and Image Capture

Captures video and images using the application software.

Live Mode

Displays a live image with enhancement functions for presentations.

Playback Mode

Reviews and edits captured snapshots and video clips.

Drawing Mode

Provides a whiteboard space with markup tools for annotation.

Adjusting INS-1 Position

Adjusting Focus

Adjusting Brightness

Supplemental Illumination

Anti-Glare Sheet Usage

Connecting a Microscope

Microscope Adapter Compatibility

Details microscope adapter sizes for various eyepiece diameters.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Maintenance Features

The InSwan INS-1 is a versatile USB Document Camera designed to capture and display a wide variety of objects, making it suitable for presentations, educational settings, and detailed inspections. It functions by connecting to a computer or laptop via a USB cable and utilizing dedicated application software for operation.

Function Description

The primary function of the INS-1 is to capture live images and videos of physical objects. It acts as a multi-joint document camera, allowing users to adjust its height and positioning to capture different sizes and angles of objects. The captured content can then be displayed on a larger screen, such as a monitor or TV, through the connected computer.

Key operational modes supported by the application software include:

• Live mode (default): Displays a real-time image from the camera, offering various functions to enhance presentations.
• Recording video and image capture: Allows users to take snapshots and record video clips for future use.
• Playback mode: Enables review and editing of previously captured snapshots and video clips.
• Drawing mode: Provides a whiteboard space with markup tools for adding text, creating drawings, or annotating existing images.

Beyond standard document capture, the INS-1 can also be connected to a microscope using specific adapters, allowing it to project microscopic objects onto a larger screen.

Important Technical Specifications

While specific numerical technical specifications like sensor resolution or frame rate are not explicitly detailed in the provided manual, the following features and components are highlighted:

Hardware Components:

• LED Lamp (1): Provides supplemental illumination for improved image quality in dark environments.
• Microphone (2): Likely for capturing audio during video recordings.
• Camera (3): The primary imaging component.
• Lamp Button (4): Controls the LED lamp.
• Auto Focus Button (5): Automatically adjusts the camera's focus.
• Brightness Adjusting Button (6): Allows manual adjustment of brightness levels.
• USB Cable (7): For connecting the camera to a computer/laptop.
• Camera Indicator (8): Provides visual feedback on the camera's status.

Physical Adjustments:

• Height: Adjustable for a maximum working height of 32cm (for a 30cm x 40cm capture area) and a minimum height of 10cm.
• Arm Angle: Features a multi-joint design allowing for a 135° rotation of the camera arm.
• Stability: The manual notes that two coins can be used to tighten screws if the arm becomes loose, indicating a mechanism for maintaining stability.

Microscope Adapter Compatibility:

• Microscope adapter accessories are compatible with eyepieces of Ø28mm, Ø31mm, Ø33mm, and Ø34mm.

Usage Features

The INS-1 offers several user-friendly features to enhance its usability:

Adjusting Position:

• The multi-joint design allows for flexible positioning to capture a wide range of objects, from documents to 3D items.
• Height can be adjusted from a minimum of 10cm to a maximum of 32cm, accommodating various object sizes and capture areas.

Focus Control:

• An "Auto Focus Button" (AF) provides one-time automatic focus adjustment, simplifying the setup process.

Brightness Control:

• Dedicated "Brightness Adjusting Buttons" allow users to increase or decrease brightness levels.
• Pressing both brightness buttons simultaneously changes the image orientation, which is useful for live shows or specific capture needs.

Supplemental Illumination:

• The built-in LED lamp can be turned on to provide additional lighting, improving image quality in low-light conditions.

Anti-Glare Feature:

• An "Anti-Glare Sheet" is included in the package. This sheet can be overlaid on glossy surfaces (like magazine pages) to eliminate glare, ensuring clear and readable captures.

Software Integration:

• The device requires the "Documate" application software, which is available for PC, Mac, and Chromebook, ensuring broad compatibility.
• The software provides intuitive controls for recording video, capturing images, reviewing content, and utilizing a drawing mode for annotations.

Microscope Connectivity (Advanced Operation):

• The INS-1 can be connected to a microscope using specific adapters.
• The process involves adjusting the microscope, choosing the correct adapter based on eyepiece size, mounting the adapter to the INS-1 lens, and then connecting the lens with the adapter to the microscope. This allows for the projection of microscopic views onto a larger screen.

Maintenance Features

The manual provides limited explicit maintenance instructions, but some aspects can be inferred:

• Arm Tightening: The note about using two coins to tighten screws if the arm is loose suggests a simple user-level maintenance step to ensure the stability and longevity of the multi-joint arm. This implies that the joints might loosen over time with frequent adjustments.
• Software Updates: The instruction to "download the latest version for PC, Mac, or Chromebook at www.inswan.com" for the Documate application software indicates that regular software updates are expected and necessary for optimal performance and access to new features. This is a crucial aspect of maintaining the device's functionality and compatibility with evolving operating systems.
• Cleaning: While not explicitly stated, general care for electronic devices, such as keeping the lens clean and free from dust, would be implied for maintaining image quality.
• Customer Support: The provision of an email address (service@inswan.com) and a website (http://www.inswan.com) for customer service indicates channels for support, troubleshooting, and potentially obtaining replacement parts or further maintenance guidance. The mention of "More detailed Instructional videos are available at www.inswan.com" also points to resources for self-help and understanding advanced operations.

Inswan INS-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Inswan
Model	INS-1
Category	Document Camera
Language	English