Ken A Vision MVP-50 User manual

MVP
Instruction Manual
MVP-50
MVP-100
MVP-150

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This Instruction Manual is for the Multi Video Product (MVP) series of
Ken-A-Vision Cameras.
Macintosh Computer Users
Be aware of some special notes when using your computer with the MVP
camera. When using a Macintosh computer, images and movies are captured
using a Ken-A-Vision application entitled Ken-A-Vision Capture. Macintosh
programs such as iPhoto and iMovie are suggested as optional applications
for more advanced functions when capturing images and movies.
External Applications
Dependant upon the model you have purchased, your MVP camera has
connections for a number of different External Applications.
*External condenser microphone. (Not supplied by Ken-A-Vision), may be connected to
MVP, which has an internal amplifier. Audio output will need to be amplified to drive
external speaker.
** Macintosh does NOT support use of the Network feature of the MVP-100.
Output Devices
Your MVP camera has a number of different Output Devices that it can be
connect to.
MVP-50 MVP-100 MVP-150
S-Video Out Yes Yes Yes
External Microphone
In (RCA)
Yes* Yes* Yes*
RCA Out Audio Yes Yes Yes
Composite Video
(RCA) Out
Yes Yes Yes
RJ-45 Network Out No Yes** No
USB 2.0 Out Yes Yes No
VGA In & Out Yes Yes Yes
RS-232 No No Yes
Monitor Out Native
Resolution
600 X 800 600 X 800 1024 X 768

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***When 4 or more units are purchased, separate Network software is included in
purchase.
MVP-50 MVP-100 MVP-150
Projectors -LCD Yes Yes Yes
Projectors -DLP Yes Yes Yes
Monitors -Vide o Yes Yes Yes
Monitors-TV Yes Yes Yes
Audio & Video
Recording-
Computer
Yes Yes Yes
Audio & Video
Recording-VCR
Yes Yes Yes
Audio & Video
Recording-DVD
Yes Yes Yes
Computer Devices-
USB/Applied Vison
Software
Yes Yes No
Computer Devices-
Network***
No Yes No

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Control Buttons
Your new MVP has a number of features controlled by buttons on the base of
the unit which may be pressed and allow the user a quick switch between
output devices during presentations. See control button operations in this
manual.
MVP-50 MVP-100 MVP-150
8x Digital Zoom No No Yes
Split Screen Yes Yes No
Video O u tp ut Yes Ye s Ye s
Freeze Frame Yes Yes No
Iris Yes Yes No
Computer Output
Control
Yes Ye s Ye s
Brigh t Dar k Yes Ye s Ye s
Mirror Switch Yes Yes Toggle Flip
Flip No No Toggle Flip
Pos./ Neg. Im a ge Yes Ye s Ye s
Stores up to 9 images No No Yes
Native Resolution in
Pixels
600 X 800 600 X 800 1024 X 768

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Cables Shipped with Product
Your MVP is shipped with the following cables to allow quick connection to
Output Devices.
Connecting MVP to Various Output Devices
Your MVP is designed as a multi-media friendly camera which may be
connected to a variety of output devices. (For the remainder of this booklet,
Output Device = multi-media projector, video monitor, TV, computer, VCR or
DVD recorder, or when available a local area network).
MVP-50 MVP-100 MVP-150
VGA Cable (5’/1.5m) Yes Yes Yes
Composite Video
Audio Cable
(12’/3.7m)
Yes Ye s Ye s
USB 2.0 Cable
(6’/1.8m)
Yes Ye s N o
S-Video RJ-45
USB In
Power
VGA In
Monitor Out
Out Microphone
In
Audio
Out
Composite
Video Out

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1. MVP to any Output Device which accepts a VGA input signal.
(Projector, Video Monitor, TV, VCR or DVD Recorder).
• Connect a VGA Cable between the MVP's MONITOR OUT plug
(top) and the COMPUTER IN or VGA IN of the Output Device.
• Turn Output Device on. Follow output device proceedure for using
VGA connection.
• Push POWER button of MVP to turn the camera on.
• Image should appear on screen after a few moments.
2. MVP to any device which accepts a Composite Video (RCA)
Connector. (Video Monitor, Projector, TV, VCR or DVD Recorder).
• Connect the yellow composite (RCA) plug to the yellow
C-VID output plug on the MVP.
• Connect the opposite end of the cable yellow composite (RCA) plug
to the VIDEO IN female plug on the Output Device.
• Turn Output Device on. Follow output device proceedure for using
video in connection.
• Push POWER button of MVP to turn the camera on.
• Image should appear on screen after a few moments.
3. MVP as an audio pass-through device to an Output Device.
• Connect an external microphone (not provided by Ken-A-Vision), to
the MIC-IN plug of the MVP. (Recommend using a condenser
microphone only).
• In order to broadcast or record any input audio signal, the A-OUT
(White, RCA, Composite) post must be connected by a composite
cable to the AUDIO IN (white, RCA, Composite) plug on the
Output Device (e.g. a VCR or DVD Recorder, Computer with audio
card).
• Turn Output Device on. Follow output device proceedure for using
audio in connection.
• If using external speakers, a power amplifier would be necessary for
those speakers. (e.g. Amplifiers common to lecture halls, mixer
boards etc.)
• Push POWER button of MVP to turn the camera on.
4. Integrating computer (for Power Point, videos, or other digital files
stored on a computer) into presentations. (Allows for the output
device to switch between the MVP and a computer). Attaching a
computer to the MVP for use with Ken-A-Vision Applied Vision
Software, AND simultaneously displaying the same images and
software on an Output Device.
• Attach USB 2.0 cable (provided by Ken-A-Vision) from the MVP USB
port to the USB port of the computer.
• Push POWER button of MVP to turn the camera on.

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• Turn the computer on and activate Applied Vision.
• Image from MVP will appear on computer monitor.
• Connect a VGA cable (D sub 15 pin plug) between the VGA-IN
port of the MVP, and the VGA-OUT of the computer.
• Connect a second VGA cable between the MONITOR-OUT plug
of the MVP and an Output Device such as a projector.
• Be sure correct button (Computer 1, 2 RGB etc.) on the output
device is activated.
• Note - on some computers you must also reset the graphics display
setting of the computer so that it is outputting to both the computer
monitor and the external Output Device (such as a projector). On
most computers this is an F-key function or can be done by right
clicking the mouse while cursor is on any open space of the desk
top.
• Press the Computer Button on the MVP and the image on the
Output Device will alternate between the direct MVP image and
any output of the computer directly, including Applied Vision
Software.
5. Using the MVP’s S-Video connection to an Output Device.
• Connect an S-Video cable from the S-VID connector on the MVP to
the S-Video input of the Output Device. The MVP will provide a
high resolution S-Video image.
• Push POWER button of MVP to turn the camera on.
• Turn Output Device on. Follow output device proceedure for using
S-Video connection.
• Image will appear on Output Device in a few seconds
6. Interfacing MVP (MVP-100 only) with Local Area Network
• Refer to the Network Setup Addenda Manual (separate book).
• Macintosh computers will NOT work with the RJ-45
Network connection, as Macintosh does not support
Ken-A-Vision requirements in this mode.

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Using the control buttons on your MVP
On the top of your MVP base is a series of green buttons. (Please note
that Split, XGA, Freeze and Computer buttons will not be active with a
composite (video) and S-Video connections). The following buttons are found
on all MVP units:
Key pad of the MVP-50 & MVP-100
Computer - The computer button only operates when the output of a
VGA product (computer or other camera) is plugged (using a VGA
cable) into the VGA-IN button. In this configuration, the button will
operate to switch the projected image between the MVP's camera live
video, and whatever is on the VGA device. Pressing this button,
results in the projected image alternating between the MVP live
camera image and the VGA device image.
Note: Just having the USB connection of the computer connected to the
MVP, will not result in activation of this Computer button, the VGA-IN
connection is required. If there is no VGA connection between the
computer and the Output Device, pressing the computer button
results in the VGA input being alternately turned on and off.
Bright and Dark - These two buttons must be pressed and held down,
in order to get a response. Holding down the Bright button, will
cause the image to get brighter, while holding down the Dark button
will darken the image.
Pos/Neg - (Positive/Negative) when pressed, this button alternates the
image between the positive or normal image, and its negative.
Note: A positive image is the normal image. A negative image is a tonal
inversion of a positive image, in which light areas appear dark and
vice versa. A negative color image is additionally color reversed, with
red areas appearing blue, greens appearing magenta and blues
appearing yellow.

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The following buttons are found on the MVP-50 and MVP-100, but NOT on
the MVP-150:
Split - Split functions to divide the image visible on the Output Device
Click 1 - image divides (splits) in half, with the right half a fixed
image, and the left half a live image. (right/left is as you view the
projected image) (H comp indicated on screen)
Click 2 - image remains divided in half, but now the right half is a live
image, and the left half is a fixed image. (H comp indicated on
screen)
Click 3 - Image splits into 2/3 live (right) and 1/3 a fixed (left) image.
(H comp indicated on screen)
Click 4 - Image splits into 5/6 live (right) and 1/6 a fixed (left) image.
(H comp indicated on screen)
Click 5 - Returns to a full screen live picture. (Off Comp indicated on
screen)
XGA - The XGA button manages the MVP camera output resolution with
the Output Device on which the image is going to be visualized.
Clicking this button shifts the output resolution between settings of
800 x 600 resolution and 1024 x 768 resolution.
Freeze - The Freeze button causes the image to be fixed at the moment it
is pressed and is indicated on screen by the term Frozen. A press of
the button again, and the live image is restored and is indicated by
the term Thaw on the Output Device.
Iris - The Iris button regulates the amount of light reaching the MVP
camera, and when pressed may lighten or darken the projected
image.
Mirror - Pressing on the Mirror button results in the projected image
being changed into its mirror-image. Alternate pressing of this
button, switches between mirror-image and its complementary normal
image. (Mirror function on MVP-150 incorporated into Flip button)
Combinations of buttons - Some buttons may be used in
combinations. For example, if the image is Split, and then Freeze is
pressed, both halves of the split image will freeze. The image will
have to be Thawed before the Split setting can be changed. When on
Split, the iris will affect the live image, but not the fixed image.
Similarly, when on Split, Bright/Dark and Mirror buttons will affect the
live image, but not the fixed image. When the image is on Freeze,
none of the other buttons change the image.

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The following buttons are found on the MVP-150 only, and NOT on either the
MVP-50 or MVP-100.
DZoom - Digital Zoom - Zooms images from 1X to 8X while button
pressed.
Text - Makes resolution of text documents clearer.
Flip - Pressing on the Flip button results in the projected image being
flipped horizontally, then vertically. Pressing this button also allows
creation of the same effect as Mirror on the MVP-50 and MVP-100
units. Pressing this button allows user to electronically have paper
oriented in desired direction.
Save - Saves up to 9 images on camera. Saved images will be lost if
power is turned off, but may be downloaded to computer using USB.
Recall - Displays saved images one at a time. Images will be numbered.
Reset - Resets unit to default positions, does not erase saved images.

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MVP Specifications
VGA connector Mini sub D15 - or use with a VGA, SVGA, or
XGA monitors or projectors. MONITOR IN,
VGA-IN (cable provided)
Power Supply (Ken-A-Vision Replacement Part Number -
KAVSPS) Input - 100-240v, 0.7A, 50-60 Hz
Output - 12 V, 2.5A
USB Standard 2.0 (cable provided)
C-VID Standard Composite -yellow (cable provided)
A-OUT White plug - Pre-amplifier output
A power amplifier will be needed to drive
external speakers
MIC-In Red plug - Condenser microphone only
S-VID 4-pin Mini-DIN connector - S-Video output
Indicator lights Green, indicates Network Connection; Red,
indicates Power on
Care and Maintenance of the MVP Camera
Follow normal practice for any high quality optical instrument:
• Immediately clean up any spills you might have on the MVP.
Particularly any corrosive agents should be wiped off, and/or
neutralized as necessary.
• Store the MVP covered.
• Clean the camera lens only with standard lens paper to
prevent scratching.
• Do not use any liquids to clean the lens, except water. (dampen a
piece of lens paper if oils or fingerprints are on the lens)
• Store in a clean, dry location away from corrosive agents and dust.
Accessories
If you are interested in purchasing accessories or replacement parts for your
MVP, visit the Ken-A-Vision Web site, http://store.kenavision.com/catalog/ or
contact your local Ken-A-Vision Dealer.

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INS-MVP
Information to the User:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Ken-A-Vision reserves the right to make design improvements and other changes in accordance with the latest
technology. There is no obligation to make changes in products already manufactured. Patents Pending
Copyright 2008 Ken-A-Vision Corporation.