Ipevo Ziggi-hd plus User manual

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Ziggi-HD Plus

USB Document Camera

User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

The Basics

What makes Ziggi-HD Plus different?

How is Ziggi-HD Plus different from Ziggi-HD?

Package Contents 5

Package Contents

About the Packaging

Getting Help & Software Information 6

Getting Help

Viewing your Software Version

Getting Started 7

System Requirements

Installation

Getting to Know Ziggi-HD Plus 8-9

IPEVO Presenter Software 10-12

Introduction

Changing the Window Size

Camera Mode

Review Mode

Getting a Great Image – Six Considerations 13

Image Size 14-15

Changing Image Size

Zoom Function

Capturing a Standard Sheet of Paper

Image Orientation 16

Landscape Versus Portrait

Camera Lens Orientation

Changing Orientation 17-18

Changing the Orientation of Document/Subject

Using the Swivel Head

Using the Mirroring Function

Using the Rotation Function

Changing Exposure 19

Changing the Exposure in Room

Changing the Exposure using EXP Toggle or EXP Tab

Exposure Lock (AE-Lock)

Focus 20-21

Continuous & Single Focus Modes

Focus Button

Manual Focus

Focusing

Resolution 22

Resolution

Changing Resolution

Resolution & Frame Rate

Table of Contents

White Balance 23

White Balance

Manually Adjusting White Balance

Snapshots 24

Snapshots

Taking a Snapshot

Using the Timer Function

Automated Shooting 25

Photo Albums 26

Recording Videos 27

Projecting your Image 28

Full Screen Mode

Display Mode

Preparing for Projection 29

Mirroring your Desktop

Advanced Settings 30-32

(Windows 30-31; Mac 31-32)

Instant Preview

Snapshot Timer

Sound Effects On/Off

Keep Camera Mode Settings

Refresh Rate

Show Restrictions and Tips

Create New Album

Selecting Audio Device

Image Adjustments 33

Image Adjustment Tab

Using Ziggi-HD Plus in Other Ways 34

Using Ziggi-HD Plus as a Web/Conferencing Camera

Built-in Microphone

Multiple Doc Cam Support 35

Splitscreen Mode 36

Anti-glare Shield 37

Using the Anti-glare Shield

Mounting the Anti-glare Shield

Closing & Exiting IPEVO Presenter Software 38

Closing & Exiting

Keyboard Shortcuts

Troubleshooting & FAQ 39

Safety Information 40

Safety Information

Acknowledgments

Introduction

The Basics

Thank you for your purchase of the Ziggi-HD Plus USB Document Camera. The Ziggi-HD Plus is a

multifunctional document camera for PC, Mac or Chromebook that provides real-time video capture

in stunning high-definition clarity for documents as well as devices with digital screens such as

smartphones and Apple's iPad. In addition to its effortless document alignment, the Ziggi-HD Plus offers

features and functionality similar to document cameras costing hundreds or even thousands more, all in

a compact and easy-to-use device.

What Makes Ziggi-HD Plus Different?

Versatility – Ziggi-HD Plus's unique multi-jointed stand gives you the freedom to place the camera in

a wide variety of positions without the hassle of tightening knobs or otherwise locking the stand. At all

positions, Ziggi-HD Plus will remain secure and stable because of its weighted base, offering you on-the-

fly customization of your image. The Ziggi-HD Plus stand can fully extend to capture an entire standard

sheet of paper.

High-Definition Capture – Ziggi-HD Plus features an 8 Megapixel camera and can achieve a resolution of

up to 3264 x 2448 pixels, an improvement over the original Ziggi-HD's 5 Megapixel camera. This high-

definition video capture provides an exceptionally crisp and brilliant image. Additionally, Ziggi-HD Plus

features a powerful zoom (up to 12x magnification) as well as a Macro mode which allows for sharp

focus on very close subjects up to 3.94 inches (10 cm) away. For these reasons, Ziggi-HD Plus is ideal

for capturing minute details of documents and pictures. High-resolution capture is also appropriate for

large-screen projections.

Effortless Autofocus – Ziggi-HD Plus has a smart focusing system that gives you manual control when you

need it and convenient automatic control when you don't. Ziggi-HD Plus can be set to either of two focus

settings:

• Continuous Focus – in which Ziggi-HD Plus automatically and constantly determines the best focus. In

this mode, you are free to move the subject around, and the focus will continue to stay sharp.

• Single Focus – in which you set focus once, with Ziggi-HD Plus staying in focus setting. This mode

is best for a subject that will remain at the same distance from the camera, such as a static sheet of

paper. This mode is also ideal for Ziggi-HD Plus's higher resolutions.

Feature-Rich Presenter Software – the Presenter software provides a number of functions and

customizations to get the most out of your Ziggi-HD Plus experience. Toggling resolutions, organizing

snapshots, setting exposure levels, recording video, splitting the image into two panes, mirroring and

rotating the image, and enlarging the image to full screen are just some of the features of this software.

The IPEVO Presenter software can be downloaded at http://support.ipevo.com/presenter.

How is Ziggi-HD Plus different from Ziggi-HD?

For users of the original Ziggi-HD, we've taken everything you enjoyed and made it even better for the

Ziggi-HD Plus. As mentioned, an 8 Megapixel camera allows for higher resolutions and even crisper

images. Frame rate has been improved for higher resolutions, and noise has been reduced for darker

portions of images. Focus is now dramatically faster and will take only a few seconds. Finally, a new

white balance feature renders more accurate and more natural colors.

Package Contents

Your package should contain the following:

• Ziggi-HD Plus camera unit, including multi-jointed stand

• Anti-Glare Shield

• Quick Start Guide

About the Packaging

IPEVO has a longstanding commitment to green business practices, and this extends to our product

packaging. We like our products to do the talking, not fancy packaging! Your Ziggi-HD Plus has been

shipped with a minimum of packaging materials, particularly a minimum of plastic. The plain craft paper

box (which does not contain high-resolution graphics or wasteful multi-color printing) is recyclable, as

are the cardboard cut-outs keeping the Ziggi-HD Plus in place.

Suitcase-style packaging

Ziggi-HD Plus

USB Document Camera

Anti-glare Shield

Quick-start Guide

Package Contents

Getting Help & Software Information

Getting Help

We want to help you enjoy your Ziggi-HD Plus, and we are always available to answer any questions or

offer technical and troubleshooting assistance. Consider using one or more of these resources:

• IPEVO.com – The latest versions of the Ziggi-HD Plus software, User Manual, FAQ, and other

downloads are available at this link: http://support.ipevo.com/ziggi-hd-plus

• Email – Send us an email at cs@ipevo.com with your question or concern. For the best and most

prompt service, include the version of your operating system with any inquiry, as well as a detailed

explanation of the issue you are experiencing.

• Phone – Customer service representatives are available to assist you Monday through Friday, from 8

a.m. until 4 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). Our telephone number is 1 (408) 490 – 3085.

• Online Help – Online Help is available through our website, www.ipevo.com. A link in the top middle

section of the main page will take you to an Instant Messaging session in which you can correspond

with a customer service representative directly. This feature is available during the same hours and

days as our telephone support.

• Help Link – Help, within the Presenter software, will bring you to IPEVO's website for the latest version

of the software and other support and information. To access Help:

Windows – Click on Help (the question mark icon) in the upper right-hand corner of the software.

Macintosh – Select Help > Presenter Help.

Viewing Your Software’s Version

We recommend periodically checking IPEVO.com for the latest version of the Presenter software. To

determine the software version you are currently running, do one of the following:

Windows – Click on Settings (the gear icon) in the lower left-hand corner, then click the About tab.

Macintosh – In the menu bar, click Presenter > About Presenter.

Getting Started

System Requirements

Ziggi-HD Plus requires a PC or Mac system with these recommended specifications:

• Microsoft Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10

• Intel® Core™ i3 CPU 530 @ 2.93GHz or higher

• 4 GB RAM

• 200MB of free hard disk space

• 256MB of dedicated video memory

Mac

Minimum Requirements

• Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.4GHz CPU or higher

• OS X 10.8 or higher

• 2 GB RAM

• 200MB of free hard disk space

• 256MB of dedicated video memory

(For lag-free live streaming up to 1280 x 720)

Recommended Requirements

• Intel® Core™ i5 CPU or higher

• OS X 10.10

• 2 GB RAM

• 200MB of free hard disk space

• 256MB of dedicated video memory

(For lag-free live streaming up to 3264 x 2448, and video recording of 1920 x 1080 and above)

Installation

Ziggi-HD Plus requires IPEVO Presenter software to function. Presenter is not included in this package

but is available for free to download. Please visit the IPEVO website to download the latest version at:

http://support.ipevo.com/presenter

Ziggi-HD Plus is compatible with both PC and Mac and can be installed in just a few simple steps:

1. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the prompts to install Presenter.

2. Connect Ziggi-HD Plus's USB cord to any open USB port on your computer.

3. Launch the Presenter software. A window containing a live video image from your Ziggi-HD Plus

should appear. Ziggi-HD Plus is now ready to use.

Note : If you have previously purchased IPEVO's Document Cameras, you may have a previous version of

Presenter software installed on your system. By installing the latest version of Presenter, the older version of

Presenter on your computer will be removed or replaced.

Getting to Know Ziggi-HD Plus

Take some time to familiarize yourself with the key features of Ziggi-HD Plus:

A – Stand

Ziggi-HD Plus's stand has three points of articulation with generous degrees of freedom, allowing

you to place the camera by hand in any position, depending on subject and desired image size.

Collapse the stand for compact portability.

B – Base

The weighted base provides a sturdy foundation for placing the camera in any position.

C – USB Cord

Inserted into any standard USB port, the cord powers the device and allows it to communicate with

your computer.

Getting to Know Ziggi-HD Plus(cont'd)

D – Camera lens

Ziggi-HD Plus features a 8.0 Megapixel lens for detailed and vibrant images, allowing for a

maximum resolution of 3264 x 2448. Ziggi-HD Plus has an automatic Macro mode for maintaining

sharp focus on objects as close as 3.94 inches (10 cm) away.

E – Swivel head

In addition to the joints of the stand, you can further customize your image by swiveling the camera.

270° of swivel is possible – 180° clockwise and 90° counterclockwise.

See Pages 16 through 18 for

more on focus.

H – Focus button

In Single focus mode, press this button for sharp focus of your subject. It only takes a few seconds for

Ziggi-HD Plus to determine and set proper focus.

I – Camera indicator

The Camera indicator gives you an easy way to know whether Ziggi-HD Plus is operating: white for

operating, off for not. When you start the Presenter software, the Camera indicator will light up. The

Camera indicator has been positioned on the top of the camera so it will not reflect on any digital

screens you might be capturing.

J – Microphone

Ziggi-HD Plus features a built-in microphone which can be used to capture your voice for video

conferencing sessions and other applications. There is no on/off switch for the microphone — it is

simply active and on when your Ziggi-HD Plus is on.

K – Anti-Glare Shield

If you are experiencing glare in your video capture, consider mounting the Anti-Glare Shield onto the

camera.

See Page 37 for more on the Anti-Glare Shield.

IFE

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IPEVO Presenter Software

Introduction

Specially-designed IPEVO Presenter software provides a rich suite of features to maximize your Ziggi-HD

Plus use.

IPEVO Presenter operates in one of three modes:

• Camera mode – This is the default mode upon software startup. This mode shows the current video

capture coming from the Ziggi-HD Plus camera. In this mode, you are also able to change aspects of

the image such as exposure, mirroring, and resolution.

See Page 13 to get started with capturing your

image.

• Review mode – This mode gives you an easy way to review snapshots and videos taken with your

Ziggi-HD Plus. Snapshots and videos are presented as thumbnail images sorted by date.

See Page 24

for more on taking snapshots.

• Splitscreen mode – The video feed from two doc cams can be presented side by side, or a single doc

cam's feed can be split into two.

See Page 36 for more about splitscreen.

Please note: Do not use a USB hub for this purpose. You’ll need to plug the two document cameras

into the USB ports on your computer. High computer performance is required when two doc cams are

connected at high resolutions. If the image freezes or lags in this setup, consider lowering the resolution.

To switch between modes, click on one of the Mode Tabs on the left-hand side of the capture window.

Changing the Window Size

The size of the Presenter window can be changed by clicking and dragging on the edges of the window.

Or, click on the arrows in the top right to enter full screen mode. In this mode, the image fills up the

entire computer screen. Full screen is particularly useful when you need to project the Ziggi-HD Plus's

video for presentations.

See Pages 28 and 29 for more on projecting your image.

Camera mode Review mode Splitscreen mode

IPEVO Presenter Software(Cont'd)

Camera Mode

Please review the basic elements of the Presenter software:

A – Mode Tab

Modes can be selected by clicking on the appropriate tab.

B – Camera Mode

Several camera functions can be changed using the pulldown menus. These include: Zoom,

Mirroring Mode, Rotation, Resolution, Exposure and White Balance. This tab will also communicate

the current settings of these functions.

C – Snapshot Button

Click the green camera icon to take a snapshot.

See Page 24 for more on taking snapshots.

D – Auto

This function sets up an automatic shooting schedule for snapshots.

See Page 25.

E – Video Button

Click the red video camera icon to begin recording video.

See Page 27 for more on recording video.

F – Focus Button

Click the rectangular crosshairs icon to focus the image. Below this icon, the software will tell you

whether you are in Single (AF-S) or Continuous (AF-C) focus mode.

G – Settings

Here, you can access additional settings such as Sound Effect, Snapshot Timer, Refresh Rate and

Video Settings.

H – Select Video Device

If you have multiple connected video devices, be sure to select Ziggi-HD Plus as your video device.

I – Adjust

Adjust certain parameters of the image such as Saturation and Hue.

See Page 33

J – Freeze

Clicking this icon will freeze the current image indefinitely. Click the icon again to "unfreeze" the

image and return to live action.

K – Display Mode

Click this icon to remove the top pulldown menus for an uncluttered image suitable for presentation.

Camera mode

G H I D C E J K

IPEVO Presenter Software(Cont'd)

D C E F G

Review Mode

To review snapshots and videos you've taken

(see Pages 24 through 27)

, enter Review mode by clicking on

the Review tab on the left-hand side of the Presenter window.

A – Image Pane

This shows thumbnails of snapshots and videos sorted by date. Videos are differentiated by the white

video camera icon in the center of the thumbnail. Double-click on a thumbnail to make that snapshot

or video full screen.

B – Sort

Choose between seeing all snapshots and videos, only snapshots, or only videos. You can also select

Autoshoot to display automated snapshot series, and Album to display any photo albums you've

created.

See Pages 25 and 26 for more on Autoshooting and Albums.

C – Slideshow Mode

Double-clicking on a thumbnail will enter a slideshow. Top numbers indicate the total number of

images, along with which image you are viewing currently. Click on the arrows on either side of the

numbers to switch between images. Click "Back" at the top left to return to thumbnails.

D – Zoom

Slide to make either thumbnails or full-screen images larger or smaller.

E – Rotate

Select a snapshot to rotate it 90 degrees. Note that videos cannot be rotated.

F – Delete

Select a snapshot or video and click Delete to delete it from your hard drive.

G – Share

Selected images can either be exported to PDF or exported to a specified place on your hard drive or

network.

Review mode

Please note: Thumbnails may also be selected and right-clicked to bring up options to Rotate, Delete, or

Export the images.

Getting a Great Image – Six Considerations

When configuring the camera for your desired image, you will be chiefly concerned with the following six

elements:

• Image size - How large or small the subject appears in the frame (i.e. the window of the Presenter

software). When dealing with text, it is essential the text appears large enough for its intended

audience to read.

See Pages 14 and 15.

• Orientation – How the image is oriented relative to the frame. Naturally, it is necessary to present text

in an upright, readable orientation.

See Pages 16 through 18.

• Exposure – Exposure is a measure of how much light is allowed to affect the image. Normally, you are

seeking a medium exposure in which all the important details in the image can be viewed. Too little

light will render a dark image that loses crucial details. On the other hand, too much light will result in

a “blown-out” image that also loses detail.

See Page 19.

• Focus – You will normally want your image to be sharp as opposed to blurry, which concerns focus.

See Page 20.

• Resolution – Resolution describes the amount of detail (information) an image holds. The Presenter

software allows you to change between several different resolutions. Higher resolutions communicate

more detail, and are often necessary for large-screen projections.

See Page 22.

• White Balance – This refers to adjusting the image to more accurately render color. An image may

appear cooler or warmer depending on lighting conditions.

See Page 23.

We will examine each of these six elements in turn.

Image Size

Changing Image Size

For documents, your video capture is a balance between capturing as much of the document as possible,

and making the text large enough on screen for your intended audience to read. Text size needs to be

particularly large when the image is projected onto a screen for a group.

There are a few ways to change the image size:

• Change the position of the camera – Ziggi-HD Plus's multi-jointed stand gives you a high degree of

flexibility in camera placement. Alter any or all of the stand's three points of articulation in order to

optimally position the camera.

• Change the position of the subject – When capturing a document, you will likely position it on the

tabletop, on the same plane as your Ziggi-HD Plus base. When capturing close-up details or text

passages from a document, you may find it handy to shift the document as you move from detail to

detail, essentially scrolling through the text as necessary.

Text document in one position under Ziggi-HD Plus with camera lens capturing

top half of document, then moved “up” so that the camera lens is capturing

the bottom half of document

The stand provides a large range of possible camera positions

Image Size (cont'd)

Zoom Function

In the Camera mode of the Presenter software, the Zoom tab allows you to digitally “zoom in” to your

subject to make it appear bigger, anywhere from 1x (default, or no zoom) to 12x (or 12 times normal) in

whole number increments.

Zoom Box

– When zoomed in, a gray box appears in the lower-left of the capture window with a

smaller box inside it. The large box represents the original field of vision (the 1x zoom), while the

smaller box represents the zoomed-in area you are currently viewing. You can click and drag the

smaller box to selectively zoom to different portions within the original field of vision.

Note: Focusing while zoomed in will focus according to the center of the original full image, and not the

partial zoomed-in area.

Capturing a Standard Sheet of Paper

At full extension, Ziggi-HD Plus is designed to be high enough to capture an entire standard (A4) sheet

of paper. However, you might elect to bring the camera closer to capture details from a particular

document. Note that while the Ziggi-HD Plus has ample resolution to capture larger A3-sized paper,

Ziggi-HD Plus would need to be placed on something (such as a stack of books) to make the camera high

enough to completely capture an A3 document.

Image Orientation

Landscape Versus Portrait

Two ways to describe page orientation come from the tradition of painting. Landscape refers to an

image oriented so that its width is greater than its height, such as a classic landscape painting. Portrait

orientation, on the other hand, features a height greater than its width, such as would be appropriate

for a portrait painting. When deciding upon orientation, keep in mind whether the document to be

captured is in landscape or portrait. You will need to control the orientation of your subject relative to the

computer screen so that the text is presented in a readable fashion.

Camera Lens Orientation

The top of the Ziggi-HD Plus camera lens is located 90° counterclockwise from the square top of the

camera body. With the camera head in its fully-extended position, documents will need to be placed

perpendicular to the camera stand (as opposed to parallel) for text to be rendered “right side up” and

readable on screen.

Landscape versus Portrait orientations

Place documents perpendicular to the camera head for correct orientation

Changing Orientation

You have several ways to change the orientation of your image:

Change the orientation of document/subject

You may find it easiest to simply change the orientation of the subject you are capturing: 90° in either

direction or turning 180° “upside down.”

Using the Swivel Head

Ziggi-HD Plus's camera head is expressly designed to give you an easy way to alter orientation. From its

fully-extended position, Ziggi-HD Plus can be swiveled 180° clockwise and 90° counterclockwise. Find the

position that works best for yourself and your subject. For example, if you are giving a presentation and

need access to the subject for a hands-on demonstration or to frequently change its position, you might

consider moving the stand to one side of the subject—and changing orientation through the swivel head

accordingly—so that the stand does not get in your way.

Position the camera and swivel the head to ensure

Ziggi-HD Plus is not in your way

Sometimes it's simplest just to

reposition your document

Changing Orientation (cont'd)

Using the Mirroring Function

In Camera mode, the Mirror tab allows you to flip the image horizontally, vertically, or both. Mirroring

defaults to Off (no mirroring). “Horizontal” flips the image on a vertical axis going through the center of

the image, while “Vertical” flips the image on a horizontal axis going through the center of the image.

The tab will indicate H (Horizontal), V (Vertical), or H + V if both types of mirroring are being applied.

Using the Rotation Function

In Camera mode, the Rotate tab allows a greater degree of freedom than mirroring. Drag the arrow to

alter the orientation, or press the arrow keys for incremental rotations. You can also click the five pre-set

rotations. Press Reset to return to the original orientation.

Horizontal Mirror (H)

Horizontal + Vertical

(H+V)

Rotate(360)

Vertical Mirror (V)

Changing Exposure

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Exposure refers to the amount of light allowed to hit the photographic medium—in this case, the

sensor of the camera lens. In most circumstances, you will require a medium exposure allowing for the

maximum amount of detail. By default, Ziggi-HD Plus will automatically determine, present and maintain

a medium, optimum exposure.

Consider the following methods to achieve optimum exposure for your image:

Changing the Exposure in Room

This could include using a desk lamp near the Ziggi-HD Plus to shine additional light on the subject,

turning on room lights, opening or closing curtains, etc.

Changing the Exposure using Exp Toggle or Exp Tab

Ziggi-HD Plus is able to artificially alter exposure on a fifteen-point scale, with 1 being the lowest

(darkest) exposure value, and 15 being the highest (brightest) exposure value. If your image is too dark,

consider increasing the EXP. Or, if your image is too bright, decrease the EXP. The EXP may be changed on

either the camera body itself or via the software.

Camera body:

Use the EXP +/- toggle for on-the-fly exposure adjustments. The software will briefly

indicate the change with an EXP number at the bottom of the image capture window, and your

exposure will instantly change.

Software:

Click on the "AE" Exposure tab. You may either click on the Exposure Slider bar to change

EXP, or drag the pointer to a value. Hitting “Default” will bring the exposure back to the default value.

Exposure Lock (AE-Lock)

Check the AE - Lock button on the Exposure tab to lock the exposure. Ziggi-HD Plus will not attempt to

find optimal exposure but will instead stay at the current exposure level.

Note for stop-motion animation projects: For projects depending on uniform, consistent exposure over a

long period, lock the exposure with the AE - Lock button on the Exposure tab.

Darker

for Digital Devices

Brighter

for Printed Media

Focus

Focus refers to the convergence of light in your image. If your subject is “in focus,” light is properly converged

at the right point. If your subject is “out of focus,” light has not properly converged at the right point. In most

circumstances, you want your image to be sharp and in focus.

Continuous and Single Focus Modes

Ziggi-HD Plus gives you a few tools to achieve proper focus, including the ability to automate focus for

convenience. It can be set to one of two focus modes using the Autofocus (AF) switch on the camera body.

The software will indicate which focus mode you are in with either “Single” or “Continuous” under “AF”

in the lower right-hand corner of the screen.

Continuous (C) mode:

In Continuous mode, Ziggi-HD Plus will constantly determine the best focus for

your image and change its focal length accordingly. This is ideal for “set it and forget it” convenience, and

also if the distance between the camera and the subject will be changing. For example, if you are showing

the parts of a phone and are flipping the phone around in a hands-on demonstration, setting the Ziggi-HD

Plus in Continuous mode will ensure your image is always in sharp focus.

Single (S) mode:

In Single mode, Ziggi-HD Plus will stay at a single focal length, and will not try

to constantly adjust itself. This mode is ideal for manual control of focus. If you are capturing a text

document laid on the table which is not moving, single mode will be sufficient for sharp focus. This

mode is also best for the highest resolutions when frame rate drops significantly.

See Page 22.

Focus button

While the focus button is best for Single mode manual focus control, it will also work in Continuous

mode. There are two focus buttons: the physical button on the camera body, and the four-cornered

“crosshair” icon in the lower right-hand corner of the software. In either case, Ziggi-HD Plus will find the

optimum focus.

Manual focus

Drag the Focus Slider to the desired focus under the “AF-L/MF” tab in the Presenter software. The

selected focus will lock in place. To return to the Autofocus mode, uncheck the “AF-Lock” box or follow

the Refocusing steps above.

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