Orion 52177 User's Manual
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1. 95076 If the product is not registered proof of purchase such as a copy of the original invoice is required This warranty does not apply if in Orion s judgment the instrument has been abused mis handled or modified nor does it apply to normal wear and tear This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For further warranty service information contact Customer Service Department Orion Telescopes amp Binoculars 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 800 676 1343 on ORION TELESCOPES amp BINOCULARS OrionTelescopes com 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 Customer Support Help Line 800 676 1343 2011 Orion Telescopes amp Binoculars2. Capture settings Camera Settings re Select the Camera Settings Icon on the Future WinJoe toolbar Brightness Contrast Saturation Sharpness Gamma and White Balance can be adjusted Figure 6 To return the camera settings to their default settings click the Default button Select the Camera Control tab to modify exposure times using exposure slider Figure 7 To return the exposure to its default settings click the Default button Try several different settings to get a feel of how the camera controls work and affect the resultant image on the computer screen The Brightness and Exposure controls are the ones you will use the most The magnification lighting conditions and object being imaged will dictate how these camera controls should be set Usually Exposure will be set first higher magnification usually requires more exposure and then Brightness is adjusted as needed Tips Loss of Camera Connection If the computer connection to the camera is interrupted you will need to re establish connection This can happen due to several reasons if a cable becomes unplugged the computer freezes or the software hardware other wise temporarily loses the data coming from the camera To re establish camera connection first close the Future WinJoe program on your computer Then unplug and re plug the camera into the computer s USB port Now open Future WinJoe click the connect camera icon and the Live Video Windo
3. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Orion MicroXplore Digital Handheld Microscope 1 3 MegaPixel Illuminated 40x and 200x magnification 52177 soso Fine Microx plore N held g t Lamp use 20 on ORION TELESCOPES amp BINOCULARS Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975 OrionTelescopes com Customer Support 800 676 1343 E mail support telescope com Corporate Offices 831 763 7000 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 2011 Orion Telescopes amp Binoculars IN 409 Rev A 01 11 Welcome to a new world of adventure Your new Orion MicroXplore Digital Handheld microscope is capable of capturing detailed high resolution full color images and movies of microscopic worlds awaiting your discovery Examine specimen objects at high and low powers of 40X and 200X With 8 LED illumination and dual magnification a wide variety of specimen objects such as slides coins stamps rocks relics insects plants gems circuit boards and much more can easily be studied and digitally captured Easy to use rubber focus wheel provides a precise one handed focusing mechanism Please read this instruction manual before attempting to use the microscope or install the needed software Typical applications e Education and Scientific Research e Coin and Stamp Collectors Electronic Printing Textiles and other industry inspection Medical Examining Law Enforcement amp Security Beauty Treatm
4. ent and Skin Care Parts List e Digital Handheld Microscope with built In USB cable e CD ROM XP Vista Windows 7 System Requirements Operating System Windows XP Vista and Windows 7 Figure 1 The Orion MicroXplore Digital Handheld Microscope Computer A computer is required for normal use of the microscope P Future WinJoe software requires momen AN oe Windows XP Vista or 7 Z The following hardware is required Install Future WinJoe e Processor Pentium III or equivalent or higher Read Documentation e Recommended minimum memory size is 256 MB e Disk Space 100 MB minimum 500 MB or more recommended for saving images Visit Orion Website Figure 2 The launcher provides an e Video Display 800 X 600 16 bit easy menu for software installation color or higher 1024x768 or higher is recommended e Mouse external or built in e High Speed USB 2 0 port Software Installation Before the microscope can be used Future WinJoe image capture software must be installed onto your computer Turn on your computer and allow the Windows operating system to load as normal Insert the included CD ROM into your computer s CD ROM drive and the Launcher will appear Figure 2 This allows you to install the Future WinJoe image capture software Capture Software Installation 1 Insert the CD ROM into the drive The Launcher will appear If you are using Windows Vista the AutoPlay wind
5. ow will appear first Select Run autorun exe Click Install Future WinJoe The Software Installation will start Select language and follow the on _ screen instructions Figure 3 The live video window 5 When installation is complete click the Finish button Microscope Operation To obtain first images with the microscope follow these step by step instructions 1 Plug the microscope into your computer s USB port Windows will auto matically install the microscope camera driver the first time the device is plugged in 2 Double click the Future WinJoe icon now installed on your computer s desktop 3 Click the connect camera icon on the Future WinJoe toolbar The software will automatically connect directly to your microscope with a Live Video Window Figure 3 4 Notice the white LED lights shining through the bottom of the microscope these LED lights indicate that the microscope is connected and receiving power from the computer 4 3 ie T Po tie 3 100 Dollar Bill 200X PEREAS in To mE ee ee ty a i ail p a E A A n e h e y r AER 4 t 5 Place microscope directly over specimen Turn rubber focus wheel ideo format Viden Media Folder s any Vintilusersimatbihiue ne e to achieve focus Turn clockwise TOTES ae for low magnification Turn counter roatsonneoasom x e clockwise for high magnification ee ee ee 6 You may need to adjust the exposu
6. re uua me maran Figure 7 and or brightness control C e roe of the camera before attempting to pedemabs gei focus Figure 6 7 View the Live Video Window on the sa computer screen and adjust the Figure 5 Changing resolution rubber focus wheel accordingly to determine best image focus Future WinJoe Properties Video Proc Amp Camera Control 8 io Select the Capture Image Icon Brightness r on the Future WinJoe toolbar to take a single image in JPG BMP Saturation r PNG format as set in Capture set p s tings Figure 5 pre F a 5 9 Select the Burst Icon on the ColorEnable I Daat Future WinJoe toolbar to take a number of consecutive images as set in Capture Settings Figure 5 10 fer Select the Capture Video Icon on the Future WinJoe toolbar to take a movie in WMV format You have now taken your first imag es with the Orion MicroXplore Digital Handheld microscope Camera Options For best images you can adjust the Figure 7 Adjusting exposure camera settings to fine tune the image You can see how the camera controls affect an image in the Live Video Window Cancel Apply Capture Settings l Select the capture settings icon on the Future WinJoe toolbar Record wE and Preview resolutions frames per second video quality and Image output formats can be adjusted Figure 5 The destination file directory can also be changed from the default in
7. w should appear indicating re established connection between Camera and computer j jjis puii ihhh Yak Kas ii bi J s CM iil A PF FP finitas Figure 8 Measuring specimens using on screen reticule On Screen Reticule i z The on screen reticule can be switched on and off by clicking on the reticule icon By calibrating the units of reticule against a ruler target specimens can then be visually measured against this reticule for precise measurement Specifications Sensor Number of pixels USB Port Video frame rate Preview Mode Magnification Sensitivity Spectrum Response Shutter Type White Balance USB Cable length Operating System 1 4 CMOS 1280 x 1024 pixel layout 1 3 megapixel resolution USB 2 0 up to 16 frames second 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 640 x 480 320 x 240 40x 200x 1 0V lux sec 550nm 400nm 1000nm ERS Electronic Rolling Shutter Auto 1 5M XP Vista Windows7 One Year Limited Warranty This Orion MicroXplore Digital Handheld Microscope is warranted against defects in materi als or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only During this warranty period Orion Telescopes amp Binoculars will repair or replace at Orion s option any warranted instrument that proves to be defective provided it is returned postage paid to Orion Warranty Repair 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA
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