Hitachi StarBoard DCHD-5M Document Camera

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Details

5 Megapixels CMOS produces brilliant display clarity while projecting text or any 3D object
Great magnification with its 3X optical and 4X digital zoom
Capability of capturing still images as well as smooth moving images at 30fps
Mechanical arm with 180° rotation range for maximum viewing flexibility
Has memory capacity to store 45 images and a 70 second video
Bright in built LED light for illumination
3-inch LCD display allows a screen preview along with camera control
One-touch recording, auto focus and preview screen ability
Convenience of operation via remote control
Easy to carry, compact and light weight
Included Starboard Software that allows a variety of different functions and features

The Hitachi StarBoard DCHD-5M document camera is and effective and efficient teaching tool that enriches lesson planning as well as delivery. It has the capability of making presentations more engaging, exciting and interactive. Apart from a dynamic learning experience and the cutting edge hardware features, the DCHD-5M is incorporated with the StarBoard Software which boosts the functionalities of the Hitachi document camera. The StarBoard software has the capability to have a customizable floating toolbar which helps users in accessing the most frequently used tools conveniently.

Brilliant Results

The 5 Megapixel CMOs lens with 4x digital zoom gives stunning images and brilliant video result. With the Hitachi DCHD – 5M, it is impossible to miss even the minutest details of the object.

Built – in Light

To operate in dark environment, the Document Camera comes with an extremely bright LED light that gives the same splendid results at all times

Complete Freedom

The strong and efficiently built mechanical arm gives users the freedom to rotate it and take pictures on their preferred angle. The camera can also be folded completely to make it more portable.

Convenience Guaranteed

The Document Camera is extremely convenient to use and allows users to control it from the distance with its powerful remote control.

Software Suite Included

With the StarBoard software, DCHD-5M document camera has the ability to illustrate, annotate, browse and import PowerPoint, Word, PDF, JPEG and other formats directly into StarBoard and bring them to life with a rich palette of digital inks and other interactive features.

Additional Information

Manufacturer	Hitachi
Name	Hitachi StarBoard DCHD-5M Document Camera
SKU	DCHD-5M
Mega Pixels (MP)	5
Resolution	1280 x 720
Zoom	4X Digital , 3X Optical
Frame Rate (fps)	30
Focus	Automatic, Manual
Shooting Area	13.0 x 9.7
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Interface	USB
Camera Arm and Neck	Flexible Arm and Neck
Annotation	Yes
AV Recording	Yes
Included Software	StarBoard Software Suite
Operating System	Windows: 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS X: 10.4, 10.5, or 10.6
Power Requirement	5V DC
Inputs / Outputs	Outputs 1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Composite Video and RCA connector, 1 x Audio out on 3.5mm mini-jack, 1 x USB type B, Inputs 1 x VGA - support VGA bypass, 1 x Audio in on 3.5mm mini-jack, 1 x 5V DC input for power supply
Included Accessories	AC adaptor, Remote Control, 2 batteries (AAA), RGB Cable, HDMI Cable, USB Cable, VIDEO Cable, Audio Cable, Microscope Adaptor, Anti Glare Sheet, Start Up Guide CD, Warranty Sheet, UK socket (dependent on delivery location)
Dimensions (H”xW”xD”)	20 x 15.2 x 7.8
Weight (lbs.)	4.4
Warranty	2 years limited warranty
Country of Origin	China

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Hitachi StarBoard DCHD-5M Document Camera review by Product Expert on 1/20/2016
Quality
Whether it’s a classroom, a science lab or a lecture hall the Hitachi StarBoard DCHD-5M Document Camera captures live 3D subjects (any object, text book etc) with accurate details and clarity. It houses a 5 mega pixel CMOS camera (manual/auto focus) having an optical zoom of 3x and a 4x digital zoom. Hitachi StarBoard DCHD-5M is very light weight. The base of this document camera contains a 3-inch LCD viewfinder for visual reference. The mechanical arm can rotate by rotated at 180 degrees and the object’s snapshots can be captured at any given angle in real time. Live videos or still-images of any moving target can also be saved in its internal memory or your computer. This StarBoard DCHD-5M can be connected with an Interactive Whiteboard where the user can interact with the content by writing live notes, making annotations or adding additional pictures etc. Features like Google integration, handwriting recognition can also be utilized.

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HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS

Image/Video

Image Sensor	1/2.5” CMOS
Effective Pixels	5 Mega Pixels
Still Image Resolution	12MP / 5MP / 2MP
HDMI Output	HD (1280X720): 30fps / XGA (1024X768): 30fps
VGA Output	HD (1280X720): 30fps / XGA (1024X768): 30fps
White Balance	Auto
Brightness	±2 Compensation

Input/Output

RGB Bypass	Yes
RGB Input/Output	Yes
HDMI Output	Yes (15-pin D-sub X1)
Composite output	Yes (RCA Jack X1)
Audio Input/Output	Yes ( φ 3.5 Audio Jack X1)
USB	Yes (USB2.0, Type B X1)
DC5V Input	Yes (Power Jack X1)

Illumination System

Upper	LED
Lower	3” LCD light box

Optical System

Lens	7.5 – 22.5mm (0.3”-0.9”) / F3.6 – 6.7
Working Surface	4:3=13.0”x 9.7” / 16:9=13.0”x7.2”
Zoom	3X optical / 4X digital
Focus	Auto/Manual

STANDARD FEATURES

• Memory: up to 45 images and 70 second movies	• 3-inch LCD view finder
• Lens: 7.5 - 22.5mm, F3.6 - 6.7	• Approx. 5 million megapixels
• Automatic and manual focus	• 180° range of motion on all hinges
• Zoom: optical 3x, digital 4x	• StarBoard Software Suite included

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

PC Requirements

CPU	Intel Pentium 4 1.8GHz or higher
	(Core 2 Duo or more for Conference feature)
RAM	1 GB of free space
	(2GB or more for Conference feature)
HDD	600 MB of free space
Display Color Depth	32 bits
Software Required	I.E. 7/8/9 for internet search function, Microsoft
	Office 2002 or higher for viewing MS Office files,
	Adobe Reader 8/9/X for PDF browsing
OS	Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32/64bit) with latest service
	pack, Tablet PC Edition, 64-bit Edition (XP and
	Vista) and Server Edition are not supported
Other	Video card with hardware overlay for video
	function, DV capture devices that support
	DirectShow with WDM drivers (required for
	webcam playback and capturing)

Mac Requirements

CPU	Intel® processor
	(Core 2 Duo or more for Conference feature)
RAM	1 GB or more is recommended
	(2GB or more for Conference feature)
HDD	600 MB of free space
Software Required	PowerPoint 2004 or higher for viewing
	PowerPoint files, Apple Quicktime 7.1 or later
	for movie feature)
OS	Macintosh OSX 10.5, 10.6, 10.7.2 with latest
	service pack applied
Other	SBS supports the viewing of PDF files (convert
	other files to PDF to view them using “Print to
	PDF” function)