Operating Instructions Intraoral Camera Model No. ≥ Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save these instructions for future use. ≥ The information contained in the Safety Precautions (P. 4 – P. 7) is important for the safe and reliable operations of the product.
Introduction This Intraoral Camera captures and displays inside of the patient’s mouth. This product achieves accurate color reproducibility inside the mouth, and it helps you to capture clear images the first time around with its auto focus and stabilization correction features. The product is intended to be used to assist in providing explanations to your patients.
Safety Precautions (These must be observed) The following symbols describe the need to observe certain content in order to prevent human injury or damage to property. ? These describe and classify the degree of injury or damage that occurs with incorrect use. WARNING This indicates “content that involves a risk of serious injury or death”.
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WARNING In the following situations, stop using it and disconnect the power plug; — smoke rise from the product, — the product is abnormally hot, — the product smells burnt, — abnormal noise is heard from the product, — if water or foreign bodies get inside the product, —...
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Safety Precautions Continued (These must be observed)– WARNING When the LED light of the product is illuminated, do not look directly into the LED light from close-up, and do not shine it in a person's eyes. This product uses IEC 60825-1 class I LED. Intense light could hurt the eyes. Do not use this product near persons that use pacemakers and other similar devices.
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CAUTION When performing maintenance or when the product is not to be used for a long period of time, disconnect the power plug to ensure safety. Leaving or storing while plugged in could cause insulation degradation, short-circuiting, etc., which could cause a fire. Do not place the product in an unstable location (On an uneven table or an incline, etc.).
Information for your safety General ≥ The switching power supply is intended use for medical electrical equipment purpose, not direct to contact to patient. ≥ Please read these safety instructions carefully. ≥ Please keep this Operating Instructions for later reference. To prevent the damage ≥...
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Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Factory Service Center Panasonic Service and Technology Company 410B Airport Road...
Indemnity about recorded content ≥ Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recorded content, and does not guarantee any content if recording does not work properly.
Accessories Check the accessories. The listed part numbers are current as of May 2011. AC adaptor ···1 Cable box ···1 Cable box holder ···1 AC cord ···1 *1.5 m (4.92 ft)/Unshielded USB cable ···1 Video cable ···1 *5 m (16.4 ft)/Shielded *5 m (16.4 ft)/Shielded with ferrite core Camera stand ···1...
Optional Accessories The following optional accessories can be used with this product. The listed part numbers are current as of May 2011. ? Station Kit (Model No.: Contents 1. AC adaptor ···1 2. Cable box ···1 3. Cable box holder ···1 LSKM2893 4.
Part names and functions Camera handpiece In this document, the main unit part of the product (figure below) is called the Camera handpiece. (Excluding the cable) 1 Power lamp The lamp turns on when the power turns on and turns off when the power turns off. Operating Mode: The LED lights green.
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Part names and functions – Continued Note: ≥ When capturing extraoral images, turn off the LED light. Failure to do so could result in images becoming unclear. 5 FOCUS button Enabled only with Live mode. Disabled with Special mode. This switches the focus range as follows. (Switch between auto focus and zone focus as shown in the figure below.) (return) The product automatically focuses using the auto focus feature.
Cable box 1 Camera handpiece connection terminal 2 DC IN terminal 3 USB terminal 4 VIDEO OUT terminal 5 Terminal cover Slide the cover to the left to access the USB terminal or slide the cover to the right to access the VIDEO OUT ...
Product display symbols This describes the symbols displayed on the main unit of the product and the meaning of those symbols. Type BF Applied Part This symbol indicates this product complies with requirements for the BF type applied part according to IEC 60601-1. European Commission Directive 2002/96/EC related to the disposal of electric and electronic devices applies to this product.
Fitting / Removing the Disposable cover To prevent infection, damage to the product, and accidental ingestion of parts, the specified Disposable cover must be used. Observe the following when fitting or removing the Disposable cover. ≥ Use a new Disposable cover for each patient. The Disposable cover must not be reused. ≥...
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Fitting / Removing the Disposable cover– Continued Removing Pinch the hem of the Disposable cover. Turn the Disposable cover toward the front end of the Camera handpiece. ≥ Turn the Disposable cover over. Purchasing additional Disposable covers Contact the dealer for information related to purchasing additional Disposable covers.
Installing the software Dental@i Viewer is software to save, play back and manage of Intraoral Camera images on your PC. Note: ≥ Software does not support Mac OS. System requirements Supported PCs IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer (IEC 60950-1 applicable products) Any pre-installed English version of: ®...
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≥ The installation screen is automatically displayed. Click [Run setup.exe] # [Continue]. ≥ If the installation screen is not automatically displayed, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop) and double-click on [Panasonic]. Click [Next] to start installing Dental@i Viewer.
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Uninstalling Select the installation destination Use the following method to uninstall the folder, and click [Next]. software. 1. Select [Start]# [Control Panel] # [Uninstall a program]. Click [Install] to start the installation. 2. Select [Dental@i Viewer] and click [Uninstall]. Click [Install] to install the driver software.
Connecting to a PC Camera handpiece AC adaptor Electrical outlet Cable box AC cord USB cable Connect the cable of the Camera handpiece to the Cable box. Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the Cable box. ≥ Insert the DC plug straight into the DC IN terminal of the Cable box. Connect the AC cord to the AC adaptor.
[All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [DentaliViewer]# [Dental@i Viewer] Read the software Operating Instructions Procedure: From the start menu, select [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [DentaliViewer] # [Operating Instructions]. For details on how to use the software, refer to the software Operating Instructions (PDF file).
Capturing images on a PC After Dental@i Viewer starts, the main screen is displayed on the PC. This document outlines and introduces the screen related to capturing operations and button names. For details on how to capture, refer to the software Operating Instructions (PDF file). 1 Image display area ...
Connecting to a TV monitor AC adaptor Camera handpiece Electrical outlet Cable box AC cord AUDIO IN Video cable VIDEO IN TV monitor Connect the cable of the Camera handpiece to the Cable box. Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the Cable box. ≥...
Capturing images on a TV monitor (Still pictures only) Press the POWER button on the Camera handpiece to turn the power on. ≥ The image taken with the Intraoral Camera is displayed on the screen. ≥ The Live mode icon is displayed in the upper left of the screen for several seconds, and the auto focus icon is displayed in the upper...
Playing back images on a TV monitor Press the MODE button to switch to Playback mode. Each press of the MODE button, the mode changes as follows. Live mode Special mode Playback mode (Return) Once the mode has been switched to Playback mode, the last captured image will be displayed. Press the MODE button or LIGHT button to switch the displayed image.
Maintenance Daily maintenance CAUTION: When performing maintenance, disconnect the power plug. Main unit: Camera handpiece and Camera stand ≥ Use clean gauze containing ethanol for disinfection to wipe away the dirt. If the amount of ethanol for disinfection is too great when doing this, it might seep into the main unit from the connection parts, causing the product to malfunction.
Troubleshooting Even if it appears that something is malfunctioning, it might be quickly fixed with a small operation or careful attention. Before ordering repairs from a dealer, check the following items. If the condition does not improve, contact the dealer where the product was purchased. If you are not sure on how to use the software, refer to the software Operating Instructions (PDF file).
Specifications General Usage conditions: Ambient temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C (41 eF to 95 eF ) ambient temperature / relative Relative humidity: 10 % to 80 % humidity / atmospheric pressure Atmospheric pressure: 700 hPa to 1 060 hPa Storage and transport conditions: Ambient temperature: —10 °C to 60 °C (14 eF to 140 eF ) ambient temperature / relative...
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AC adaptor Rated input power AC 100 V – 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz DC output DC 5 V 1.2 A Input capacitance 0.17 A – 0.10 A 103 mm k 61 mm k 31 mm (length k width k height) Dimensions [4.06q k 2.40q k 1.22q (length k width k height)] Mass...
EMC Relevant Information 1.The Intraoral Camera needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to the following EMC information. 2.The portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect the Intraoral Camera. 3.WARNING: The Intraoral Camera should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment. If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the Intraoral Camera should be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in which it will be used.
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity The Intraoral Camera is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Intraoral Camera should assure that it is used in such an environment. IEC 60601 Electromagnetic environment - Immunity test Compliance level...
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EMC Relevant Information – Continued Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic immunity The Intraoral Camera is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Intraoral Camera should assure that it is used in such an environment. IEC 60601 Compliance Immunity test...
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Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the Intraoral Camera The Intraoral Camera is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the Intraoral Camera can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the Intraoral Camera as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
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This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. C Panasonic Healthcare Co., Ltd. 2011 Distributor Panasonic Corporation of North America...