Elmo ECART-261 All-in-one Classroom Cart

The Elmo ECART-261 All-in-one Classroom Cart is a mobile A/V system that provides an all-in-one solution for your educational needs. It is equipped with the TT-02RX Document Camera, CRA-1 Wireless Slate/Tablet, CRP-261 Projector, CRC-1 Switcher, Speakers, Amplifier, and Digital Media Player Docking Station.

The Elmo TT-02RX Document Camera is an image capturing device with 1.39 MP CMOS sensor and 41.6 zoom (5.2x optical, 8x digital), and can capture images at 30fps. Offering a capture area of 11 x 17" (27.9 x 43.2 cm), the camera supports SXGA, WXGA, and XGA resolutions. Equipped with a rotating head and rigid arm, the camera allows you to capture stable images from any camera angle. With the Auto Focus function, you can focus on a manually selected point or area and capture images of fast-moving objects without the stroboscopic effect. The Auto Brightness function adjusts the brightness of the display according to the lighting conditions of the room, while the LED lamp synchronizes its brightness with the display to ensure high-quality presentations. In the Microscope-view mode, you can enlarge minute objects and make it suitable for detailed study.

On installing the Image Mate software, you can use the annotation tools to draw lines, shapes, and even write on the images with the Free Hand Pen function. In addition to video with audio recording, the software also offers time-lapse photography that allows you to program the camera to capture images over a period of time. Compatible with standard SD and SDHC cards, the camera allows you to transfer data to an SD card and vice versa. By connecting the camera to a PC via the USB port, you can display any data stored on your PC.

To keep the audience focused on the presentations, you can highlight or mask a specific area on the presentation. Using a PIP (Picture-In-Picture) function, you can insert a captured image in a live image. The TT-02RX Document Camera is equipped with a logically designed control panel that includes simplified buttons and LEDs. The ergonomic ‘Frosty’ IR remote control allows you to control the camera from a distance of 23’ (7.01m).

In order to enhance the effectiveness of teaching, the TT-02RX Camera is bundled with the CRA-1 Digital Wireless Tablet. With an effective range of 50' (15m), the ultra-portable tablet weighs merely 1.4 lb (0.64 kg) and has a writeable area of 8 x 5" (20 x 13cm). The CRA-1 Tablet has 1024 pressure levels to register various thicknesses of pen strokes and has a reading speed of 120rps. The host of digital features of the CRA-1 Tablet, such as Image Stamping, Text Input, and Image Inserts, complement the TT-02RX Camera.

The CRP-261 Projector displays 16.77 million colors and offers a brightness of 2600 lumens. Equipped with Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) technology, the projector supports up to WUXGA resolution. Auto Vertical Keystone Correction compensates for distortion caused due to an incorrect positioning of the projector, thereby offering clear and square images. You can control the brightness of images via the Lamp Control. The Logo function allows you to capture an image for the screen logo and use it for the start-up display or between presentations. Using the Closed Caption feature, you can program sound or other information displayed on the screen.

The CRP-261 Projector supports up to 19 languages such as English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish. Using the security function, you can lock the operation on the top control or remote control, and prevent any unauthorized tampering with projector settings. You can enable functions such as Input Search, Auto Keystone Correction, and Auto PC Adjustment by simply pressing the Auto Setup button on the top control. The Colorboard function adjusts the color of the images according to the color of the wall.

Using a Switchable Interface Terminal, the CRP-261 Projector offers a terminal for computer input or monitor output. The lamp and filter maintenance functions make for efficient maintenance of the projector. With power management functions, you can reduce the power consumption of the lamp and increase the lamp's life. Being lightweight (5.5 lb / 2.49 kg) and compact (13.1 x 3.4 x 9.7” / 33.3 x 8.6 x 24.6 cm), the projector is easy to carry and can be easily installed.

The CRC-1 Switcher allows you to easily switch between document cameras, PC, DVD players, and portable music players with the press of a button. In addition to supporting bi-directional RS-232 or IR communication, the module is pre-programmed with IR codes for 8 leading projector manufacturers for ease of use. Using a microphone as an audio input, you can speak over the existing audio, and the Ducking feature avoids frequency clashes in your mix, which improves audibility. The CRC-1 switcher has a surface mount design for easy integration with other equipment.

Also included with the ECART-261 Classroom Cart are two extended range 5” speakers, a 25W amplifier and a digital media player docking station. The speaker and amplifier are mounted inside the front of the cart.