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SYSTEM OPERATION
Computer-Connected System Operation - The Acclaim Camera System A5000 is normally
operated connected directly to a computer system running various PC USB streaming video capture
software applications. In this configuration the camera provides the image/video source while the com-
puter and associated software are used to display and save the resultant images. Perform the following
procedures to operate the Acclaim Camera System when connected to a computer.
1. Activate the Acclaim Camera System by performing the Power Turn-On procedures provided
on page 17.
2. Remove the Camera Handpiece from the handpiece holder and observe that the computer
display shows the high-resolution live video images taken by the camera.
3. Place the camera lens window over area of interest and view image on display.
4. Press the appropriate keypad button on the Camera Handpiece to freeze (ie. capture) the dis-
played image on the computer monitor screen. The keypad button used depends on the video
capture software installed.
5. Press the appropriate keypad button on the Camera Handpiece to save the captured image to
the computer hard drive and then to return to a live image display. The keypad button used
depends on the video capture software installed.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary.
7. When imaging an X-ray film on a light box, deactivate the LED light source by depressing both
Camera Handpiece buttons simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds. Perform steps 3
through 5 to freeze and save the X-ray film image as desired.
8. Return the Camera Handpiece to the holder when done. Verify that the LED light source and
camera turns OFF.
9. Set the STANDBY/ON switch on the Control Module front panel to the STANDBY position and
verify that the front panel LED indicator lamp extinguishes.
Monitor-Connected System Operation - The Acclaim Camera System can be operated directly
connected to a video monitor. In this configuration the connected monitor displays high-resolution live
video images taken by the camera. There is no computer system or software used to freeze and save
the resultant images. Perform the following procedures to operate the Acclaim Camera System when
connected to a video monitor.
1. Activate the Acclaim Camera System by performing the Power Turn-On procedures provided
on page 17.
2. Remove the Camera Handpiece from the Handpiece Holder and observe that the video monitor
display shows the high-resolution live video images taken by the camera.
3. Place the camera lens window over area of interest and view image on display.
4. When imaging an X-ray film on a light box, deactivate the LED light source by depressing both
Camera Handpiece buttons simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds.
5. Return the Camera Handpiece to the holder when done. Verify that the LED light source and
camera turns OFF.
6. Set the STANDBY/ON switch on the Control Module front panel to the STANDBY position and
verify that the front panel LED indicator lamp extinguishes.
Make sure that the Acclaim Camera System and
associated computer power is turned on.
Verify that the video capture software is running
and correctly configured.