AVer AVerVision VP-1 User manual

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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NOTE- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Introduction.......................................................................................................................... E-1
Package Contents................................................................................................................ E-1
Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................... E-1
AVerVision VP-1 Parts ......................................................................................................... E-2
Technical Specifications ..................................................................................................... E-3
Making the Connections ..................................................................................................... E-4
Connecting the Power Adapter........................................................................................................ E-5
Connecting a TV.............................................................................................................................. E-5
Connecting a RGB, Mac Display Monitor or LCD/DLP Projector..................................................... E-6
Connecting an IBM Compatible PC or Macintosh Computer........................................................... E-6
Connecting to a Microscope............................................................................................................ E-7
Setting Up AVerVision VP-1 ................................................................................................ E-7
Unfolding the Unit............................................................................................................................ E-7
Operating Height & Angle................................................................................................................ E-8
Paper Guide .................................................................................................................................... E-8
Touch Button Control Panel ............................................................................................... E-9
Control Panel Light Color ................................................................................................. E-10
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. E-10
Limited Warranty................................................................................................................ E-11

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Thank you for purchasing
the AVerVision VP-1. This
document camera
displays documents,
transparencies and 3D
objects onto a TV, LCD or
DLP projector making
presentations a snap.
AVerVision VP-1 is an
ideal presentation tool for
business, academic,
medical and the scientific
community.
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RCA Cable
Power Adapter
* The power adapter will vary
depending on the country where
it is sold.
RGB Cable (VGA Cable)
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28mm Microscope Adapter
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A AV Ve er rV Vi is si io on n V VP P- -1 1 P Pa ar rt ts s
The illustrations below identify the parts of AVerVision VP-1.
(1) Camera head
(2) Camera lens
(3) Rear panel
(4) Control panel
(5) Right panel
(6) Paper guide
(7) Arm
(8) TV-RGB switch
(9) Resolution switch
(10) DC 12V port
(11) Composite video
output port
(12) RGB output port
(13) RGB input port
(14) Label slot
(15) Antitheft slot
(15)
(13) (14)
Right Panel Rear Panel
(11)
(12)
(8)
(9)
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Image
Sensor 1/4" CMOS color image sensor
Total Pixels 2 Mega Pixels
Frame Rate 15 fps (max.)
Analog RGB output
1280 x 960 (HI);
1024 x 768 (MID);
800 x 600 (LO)
Optics
Lens F 2.8; fl=3.34mm
Focusing Auto
Zooming Digital Zoom: 16X
Shooting Area
Resolution Height (mm) Shooting area (mm)
1280x960(HI) 335 340x255
1024x768(MID) 335 340x255
800x600(LO) 335 340x255
TV 335 340x255
Power
Power Source 100-240V, 50-60Hz
Consumption 7.8 Watts
Input/Output
RGB Input 15-Pins D-sub (VGA)
RGB Output 15-Pins D-sub (VGA)
Composite Video RCA Jack
DC 12V Input Power Jack
Dimension
Operating 275mm x 114mm x 335mm
Folded 275mm x 114mm x 70mm
Weight 1.2 kg (about 2.64 lb)
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The ports on the rear, and right panel of VP-1 enable you to connect the unit to a computer, graphics display monitor or LCD/DLP
projector, TV or other device. Illustrated below are the ports and switches that are located at the rear, and right panel of VP-1 with
their corresponding labels.
(2)(3)
(1) (5) (6)
(7)
(4)
Port Description
(1) DC 12V Connect the power adapter into this port.
(2) Resolution Switch Switch the RGB output resolution to
800x600 (LO), 1024x768 (MID) and
1280x960 (HI).
(3) TV-RGB Switch Switch to output display video either from
TV VIDEO OUT, or RGB OUT port.
(4) TV VIDEO OUT
(RCA/Composite)
Output the signal from the camera on TV
or Video equipment.
(5) RGB OUT Output the signal from the camera, or
RGB IN port on a VGA/Mac monitor or
LCD/DLP projector.
(6) RGB IN Input the signal from a computer or other
sources and pass it through to the RGB
OUT port only.
Connect this port to the VGA output port
of the computer.
(7) Antitheft Slot Attach a Kensington compatible security
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Connect the power adapter to a standard 100V~240V AC power source.
Power adapter
Wall outlet
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Locate the VIDEO, or SCART input port of the TV or Video equipment (i.e., VCR) to record your presentation on a videotape and
connect it to TV VIDEO OUT port of VP-1. If you are not sure, please refer to the user manual of the TV or Video equipment. Make
sure the TV/RGB switch is set to TV.
RCA to SCART cabl
(not supplied)
RCA cable
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VIDEO
SCART
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Projector
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Locate the RGB input port of the display device and connect it to RGB OUT port of VP-1. If you are not sure, please refer to the user
manual of the device. Make sure the TV/RGB switch is set to RGB.
RGB cable LCD/DLP projector
LCD / MAC monitor
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Locate the VGA output port of the computer or laptop to display your PC presentation on screen and connect it to RGB INPUT port
of VP-1. The video signal from the RGB IN port is streamed to RGB OUT port and displayed on the screen.
RGB cable
Computer
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Connecting the VP-1 to a microscope enables you to examine microscopic
objects on a big screen without straining your eyes.
Connecting the VP-1 to a microscope enables you to examine microscopic
objects on a big screen without straining your eyes.
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This section provides useful tips on how to setup the VP-1 to meet your needs.This section provides useful tips on how to setup the VP-1 to meet your needs.
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Follow the step by step procedure below to setup the unit.Follow the step by step procedure below to setup the unit.
(1) Unfold the arm. (2) Turn 90° to the left. (3) Swivel up to the left. (4) Fold the camera down.

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The approximate height of the arm should be 335mm and
angled at 53° to display a A4 size landscape document.
335 mm
90°
90°
150 mm
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The A4 paper marks serve as a guide for placing the A4 document under the camera. The approximate shooting area of VP-1 is
340mm x 255mm.
340 mm
255 mm
340 mm
255 mm

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The touch button control panel located on the top side of the VP-1 provides quick access to commonly used functions.
FREEZEPC/CAM FLIP/MIRROR
POWER
AUTO
(5)
(3)
(7)
(6)
(4)(1) (
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Function Description
(1) POWER Turn the unit on/standby. To turn off, press hold POWER button for 5 sec.
(2) PC/CAM Switch between Camera and PC mode.
- Camera mode displays the video signal from the built-in camera.
- PC mode displays the video signal from the RGB IN port of VP-1.
(3) FLIP/MIRROR Flip the image vertically, horizontally, rotate by 180°, and then return to normal view in camera
mode only.
(4) FREEZE Toggle to pause or resume the camera.
(5) AUTO Automatically adjust the focus and set the white balance.
(6) Zoom Digitally zoom in and zoom out the picture up to 1600%.
(7) Gain Make image brighter or darker.

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The LED on the control panel of VP-1 indicates the status of the unit.
Status
Output Power Up Power On Freeze Standby PC Mode
TV Red (Flash) Orange Orange (Flash) Red N/A
RGB Red (Flash) Green Green (Flash) Red Red
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This section provides many useful tips on how to solve common problems while using the VP-1.
There is no picture on the presentation screen.
1. Check all the connectors again as shown in this manual.
2. Check the on/off switch of the display output device.
3. Verify the setting of the display output device.
4. If you are presenting from a notebook or computer through the display output device, make sure the visualizer is in PC Mode.
For notebook, repeatedly press FN+F5 to toggles between monitors and display the computer image on the presentation screen.
I have set up the VP-1 and checked all the connections as specified in the manual but I cannot get a picture on the
preferred presentation screen.
1. Check the LED light status. Red means the unit is in standby mode. Press the POWER button to turn the unit on and the LED
light will turn green (RGB output) or orange (TV output). .
2. Check the output resolution switch setting. The resolution switch is set to 1024x768 (M) by default. If your output device does not
support this resolution, please change the resolution switch to the supported resolution of your display device.
3. If your display output device is TV or any analog device, please set the TV-RGB switch to TV.
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The picture on the presentation screen is distorted or the image is blurry.
1. If you discover that the image is blurry or out of focus, just press AUTO to automatically adjust the focus and white balance.
2. If the presentation screen is a bit dim or too bright, use the Gain up and down button on the control panel to adjust the
visibility of the image.
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