Elmo TT-12 Quick Tips

Office of the Chief Technology Officer Document Camera Quick Tips
Montgomery County Public Schools Elmo TT-12
August 2012
Additional Resources
 Elmo TT-02s Feature Overview (note the microphone feature for recording)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRT6jt_jem4
Key points in the video:
o Zoom/Auto Focus Functions @ 29 seconds
o Pivot Points @ 40 seconds
 How to use the Menu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3j9HtwpITQ&feature=relmfu
 Using the ImageMate Sofware (actually starts about 1 min 28 sec)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MktsRlvju8&feature=relmfu
 Connecting and Elmo to a Projector
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnR91s6Q3X0
This video uses a previous version of the Elmo. There are a few aesthetic differences, but the cable connects in
the same place, and the same general principles apply.
Key points in the video:
o Elmo range of motion @ 20 seconds
o Connecting to a projector @ 40 seconds
 Using and Elmo with a Microscope
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XFOvpffygA&feature=PlayList&p=A863BE250625F099&index=0&
playnext=1
Troubleshooting
For the issues described below, please follow the suggestions in order. If you are unable to correct your issue, or you
have an issue that is not listed below, please contact your ITSS.
Problem
Suggestions
No Power
Make sure unit is plugged into cart and/or wall outlet.
If plugged into a cart, verify the extension cord is plugged into a wall outlet.
You may have a defective Elmo. Contact your ITSS or the Help Desk.
Unit turned on but nothing is
displayed on the projector or
Promethean board
Make sure video cable is connected between video out of document camera and
video input of the projector or Elmo
Verify the button on the base with the Elmo icon is illuminated.
Check the output selector on the left side of the base. Verify it is switched to toward
the picture of an LCD Projector.
You may have a defective Elmo. Contact your ITSS or the Help Desk.
Lights on Elmo aren’t on
Verify the lamp switch on the camera head is switched on.
You may have a defective Elmo. Contact your ITSS or the Help Desk.
Image not in focus
Press the auto focus button.
You may have a defective Elmo. Contact your ITSS or the Help Desk.
Image too dark or too light
Adjust the brightness using the brightness controls on the base of the Elmo.
Power light blinks blue
continuously
Blinking 5-7 times after power-on is normal; it is focusing.
You may have a defective Elmo. Contact your ITSS or the Help Desk.

Elmo TT-12 Specifications

General

Brand	Elmo
Model	TT-12
Category	Document Camera
Language	English