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Fig. 2
Fig. 3
OPERATION
1
Setting the Main Switch and
Adjusting the Light Intensity
(Fig. 2)
1. Press the “ ” (ON) segment of the main switch @ to turn on the LED
illuminator.
2. Rotate the light intensity control dial ² in the direction of the arrow to
increase the brightness.
}The color temperature of the LED illumination is constant even when the
light intensity is varied. It is therefore not required to attenuate the light
using ND filters.
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2
Select the Illumination Method
(Fig. 3)
1. Rotate the illumination selector turret @ (the turret is also provided on the
left side) into a click position to select the illumination method.
2. The selected illumination method can be confirmed with the indication
² on the illumination cassette that can be seen through the stage glass.
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Indications on illumination
cassettes
Illumination method
BF Brightfield illumination
DF Simplified darkfield illumination
Oblique Oblique brightfield illumination
--- (Idle position) Reserved
}The BF and DF cassettes that have been mounted at the factory before
shipment can be moved to any position. (See page 7 for the position
change method.)
}The idle position is suitable for observation of high-contrast specimens
such as dyed ones.
3. When the oblique illumination is used, the oblique effect can be adjusted
by rotating the oblique illumination adjustment knob ³ on the front with
the thick of your thumb.
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