Issue/Question
How do I display the Epson Document Camera on macOS using QuickTime Player?
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Resolution
To use the document camera in a macOS classroom, do the following:
- Ensure the document camera is connected to the instructor station via USB
- Log in to the instructor station if you have not already done so
- Use the mediated desk controls to turn on the projector and set it to use the iMac as the projector’s input
Note: Ensure you have hidden any sensitive documents from the Instructor Station screen before powering on the projector.
- Power on the document camera
- Launch the QuickTime Player app
- You can do this easily by doing the following:
- Press Command+Space to launch Spotlight Search
- Begin typing “QuickTime”
- Press return when Spotlight Search highlights QuickTime Player.app
- Go to the File menu and select New Movie Recording
- In the window that appears click on the small down arrow next to the red record button.
- In the camera and microphone options pane that opens, select EPSON ELPDC21
- Ignore the Microphone settings
- Change the Quality to Maximum if you want.
- Adjust the recording window size
- Adjust the positioning of the document camera to suit your needs
Following this process should allow you to use the document camera to display items via the in-room projector.
If you encounter issues with this process, please open a ticket with our service desk. You can reach them by: