LW Scientific MiniVID USB - Manual (Page 2)

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Unpacking and Setup
The MiniVID USB comes delivered in a box with the following parts. If any parts are missing, please con-
tact your distributor or LW Scientific.
1-MiniVID Camera Body
(for use on C-mount trinocular)
1-Eyepiece Optic (for use in 23mm eyetube)
1-CD with driver and software (for use on PC – not MAC)
1-30mm eyetube adapter (for use in larger eyetubes)
1-30.5mm eyetube adapter (for use in larger eyetubes)
1-USB Cable
Software Installation
Insert CD into CD-ROM drive. Go to “My Computer” and view the files on the CD:
Click “autorun” and the following screen will appear:
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Treat your MiniVID as you would any high-quality electronic device. Handle it with care, and do not
expose it to moisture or extreme temperatures.
Do not touch the chip inside the camera. If you see spots on the screen, there is likely dust on the chip.
This can be cleaned by blowing canned air into the camera.
Please do not attempt to open camera case. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
USB Conflicts: When there are a number of devices installed at the same time, unexpected errors can
arise. The cause can be insufficient USB bandwidth or too much combined current being drawn by
USB devices. To test these conditions you should uninstall and unplug as many other USB devices as
possible.
Image viewing problems: If you see only a black screen, ensure that the trinocular port is opened on
the microscope. Point the camera towards a window to confirm that the camera is functioning – light
should appear on the screen (though it will not focus when not installed on a microscope).
Computer does not recognize device: Make sure you have plugged into a USB 2.0 port. Always try to
use the same port each time; otherwise the computer will see the camera as a new device when
plugged into a new port. If this happens, just follow the wizard again and the camera will work on the
new port as well.
Slow frame rate or frozen screen: Select smaller resolution settings. Depending on the age of the com-
puter, the video driver may not support the maximum resolution and speed performance capable by
the MiniVID camera.
General Precautions and Maintenance
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