EVIDENCE PRESENTATION SYSTEM
Users Guide Manual
SYSTEM CAPABILITIES
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this guide is to familiarize you with the evidence presentation system,
its components, layout and operation. This guide offers a quick and easy way to help you learn
effective system operation and shows you how to use the powerful communication devices
available in the courtroom. The first section of this guide identifies the equipment and summarizes
the capabilities of each component. Subsequent sections tell you how to operate each
piece of equipment during your presentation. You may select one of the links above to move
directly to the topic of your choice. The information in this guide will provide you with the
knowledge you need to prepare and present exhibits with comfort and confidence.
If you have questions or problems with the operation of the evidence presentation system
please contact the district court administrator at jodyovercash@earthlink.net or
EQUIPMENT IN THE COURTROOM: SUMMARY
The following equipment is available in the courtroom for use in the presentation of exhibits.
Systems may vary from county to county. Each of these components is located in the lectern or
equipment cabinet. You can select between modes of presentation by pressing a button on either the
Scaler/Switcher device or on the Elmo device depending on the system you have:
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ELMO visual presenter/document camera
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VCR/DVD/Memory Stick player·
Audio Cassette Player·
Touch screen monitor·
Computer Input attach a PC or Mac to system from council table· Courtroom computer available for PowerPoint
· Printer
· Plasma monitor
· Projector and drop down screen (not available in all courtrooms)
Annotation capability is also available at the witness stand,
which is equipped with a 14" touch screen monitor. The witness can both view your annotations and
make his or her own annotations during your presentation. Operation of the witness stand
is described in detail below under WITNESS STAND TOUCH-SCREEN ANNOTATION.
Display to the jury is provided by a LCD projector and screen or a plasma monitor operated
by the court. Please be advised that the judge has a power-kill switch on the bench that can
immediately terminate any display to the jury.
SYSTEM CAPABILITIES: SUMMARY BY COMPONENT
VISUAL PRESENTER/DOCUMENT CAMERA
The ELMO visual presenter/document camera includes the following features:
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Viewing of documents one page at a time·
Viewing of slides, x-rays and overhead transparencies·
Viewing of 3-D objects
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Power Zoom lens·
Auto or Manual focus·
Negative/Positive option for viewing negative films·
Color/Black & White option for viewing choice·
Camera head can be swiveled for viewing of an object not on the stage·
Camera head can be rotated 90 degrees for viewing large size documentsVCR/DVD/MEMORY STICK
The VCR/DVD/MEMORY STICK offers the following features:
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Standard Play·
Slow Motion·
Freeze Frame·
Single Frame Shuttle·
Remote ControlTOUCHSCREEN
The TOUCHSCREEN MONITOR allows on-screen annotation of exhibits presented on the system.
The monitors include the following features:
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Variable color choices·
Freehand line drawing·
Multiple annotations on screen at one time·
Removal of annotations all at once or one at a time starting with the most recentThe Computer Input offers the following features:
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Connection to a PC from council table or from the lectern/equipment cabinet·
Connection to a Macintosh (requires Mac to VGA converter)·
Sound connection from computerCOURTROOM COMPUTER
Allows access to a computer for PowerPoint presentations.
PRINTER
Any object displayed on the monitor by the Elmo, VCR/DVD/MEMORY STICK, or Computer can be captured and printed including annotations.
OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
CONTROLLING MODES OF PRESENTATION:
The Scaler/Switcher allows you to select between the different pieces of equipment used in your
presentation. You may choose between the ELMO visual presenter/document camera, the
VCR/DVD/MEMORY STICK, the audio cassette player, connection to a laptop computer (user
provided), or courtroom computer.
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Press "ELMO" for display from the ELMO visual presenter/document camera·
Press "VCR" for display from the VCR/DVD/MEMORY STICK·
Press "CASS" for audio cassette·
Press "COMP" for laptop computer (some courtrooms have a dial switcher that allow selection of council table or courtroom computer).VISUAL PRESENTER/DOCUMENT CAMERA
The ELMO visual presenter allows you to display documents or 3-D objects on the video
monitors.
The white rectangle in center is the stage area.Simple steps for presenting printed materials:
1. Turn on the power switch of the ELMO Visual Presenter.
Various functions of the Visual Presenter are initialized.
Their respective indicators display the initial settings of those functions.
2. Place the object on the stage.
While observing the image on the podium monitor, adjust the zoom button to obtain
the optimal size.
3. Press the auto focus button to focus.
The covered area of the auto focus function is up to about 10 cm. above the stage
surface.
Simple steps for viewing transparencies and x-rays:
1. Press the [BASE] lighting button. (The [BASE] indicator light comes on, and the built-in
base light illuminates.)
2. Press the Nega/Posi conversion button, so that the indicator shows [N] (Negative)
mode.
3. Place the object on the stage.
4. While observing the image on the TV monitor, adjust the zoom button to obtain the
optimum size.
5. When turning off the base light, press the [BASE] lighting button again.
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Lighting
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Use the upper lighting unit for viewing materials such as printed matter and 3-Dobjects. Use the base light for viewing slides, negative film transparencies and x-rays.
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When you press the lighting button, the indicator flashes, and after a few seconds,the fluorescent lamps illuminate.
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To turn the lamps off, press the lighting button again. It is not possible tosimultaneously use both the upper lighting unit and the base light.
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It is advisable to use the upper lighting unit to obtain the clear image with better colorrendering, especially when the stage is not sufficiently illuminated by room lights or
where a 3-D object is to be viewed.
Neg/Pos conversion
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Use this function to view negative film as positive images.·
Press the Neg/Pos conversion button, so the indicator shows [N] (negative).Color/B&W selection
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Use this mode to view B&W materials such as documents.·
For normal use, set to [C] (color) mode.·
Pressing the color/B&W button changes to [B&W] or [C] mode in succession.Zoom
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When the zoom button is pressed to select [TELE], the image gets larger.·
When the zoom button is pressed to select [WIDE], the image gets smaller.Auto Focus
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When you press the auto focus button, the indication lamp flashes during focusing.·
The Visual Presenter features a one-step auto focus function. Once focusing iscompleted, the auto focus function is released. Even if the object is moved, the focus
remains unchanged.
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To focus the image with auto focus setting, set the zoom button at extreme telephotoposition. This allows you to obtain a sharper image.
It is difficult to automatically focus on an object under the following conditions. Select the
manual focus mode for the following conditions:
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Objects containing little contrast·
Objects having a fine repeated pattern, such as lateral stripes, or a checkered pattern·
Bright object or one reflecting strong light·
The background of the object is bright, or the contrast is too clear·
Picture plane itself is dark·
The positions of the objects are far and near·
Moving object·
Note: when using the manual focus during auto focusing, the auto focus function is cancelledManual Focus
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Press the focus button [N] or [F] for manual focusing.·
This function should be used to view 3-D objects. Any part of the object can then be brought into focus.Note: The coverage area of manual focusing is up to approx. 10 cm. above the stage surface.
VCR/DVD/MEMORY STICK
The VCR/DVD/MEMORY STICK player in the courtroom is a high quality, multi-function player. It features a full-function remote control. Control of the unit is similar to other VCRs and is not difficult to operate.
Operating instructions:
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Select "VCR" on the Scaler/Switcher/Elmo to view VCR output·
Turn on power on the VCR/DVD/MEMORY STICK PLAYER·
Insert the tape into the VCR, etc...·
Press play·
To stop, press the stop button·
To pause, press the pause button ,·
To advance one frame at a time, rotate the shuttle knob once to the right to moveforward or once to the left to move backwards. (where available)
The TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTION allows you to annotate your exhibits with freehand drawing
in a choice of seven different colors.
To draw a line: Gently press the tip of your finger on the screen and trace across
the screen of the monitor.
To change color: Press the corner of the screen marked "Change Color" with your finger.
To erase the most recent marker: Press the corner of the screen marked "Undo" with your finger. Annotations will be removed one at a time beginning with the most recently anchored marker.
To erase all markers at once: Press the corner of the screen marked "Clear". All marks will be erased.
The Audio Cassette Player is used to play pre-recorded audiocassette tapes during presentations.
Operating the Audio Cassette Player:
1. Select "CASS" on the Scaler/Switcher or Elmo.
2. Utilize play, fast forward, rewind and pause functions as desired.
The computer input at the council table can be used to connect your laptop. You may display spreadsheets, word processor documents, databases, software presentation packages (such as Microsoft PowerPoint, and other programs.
WITNESS STAND TOUCH-SCREEN ANNOTATION
The witness stand is provided with a 14" flat screen (LCD) monitor with touch-screen enabled annotation capability. Annotation capabilities are controlled by the witness by touching the screen as described below.
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use your finger to make freehand drawings on the screen.·
You may change the color of your annotation by tapping the "change color" box on the screen.·
To erase the last annotation made, tap the box labeled "undo."·
To erase all annotations on the screen, tap the box labeled "clear all."