Navitar DocumentPro A-20 User manual

DocumentPro A-20
Video Presentation Camera
Instruction Manual
The World Leader in Image Quality

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Table of Contents
4Safety Precautions
6Features and Benefits
7System Diagrams
9Operation
0 Specifications
Warranty

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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
Topreventdamageto theequipmentandoperating
personnel,pleaseobservethe following precautions:
Make sure that the voltage source contains a satisfactory
pathto ground.
Do not operate the unit where fluids can come into
contact with the electrical components.
Whenchanging thebulb:
• Disconnect the electrical supply.
• Allow the unit to cool.
• Use a 4 watt fluorescent lamp, which you can purchase
fromyourauthorizedNavitardealer.
Therearenouser serviceablecomponents(otherthan
changingthe lamp). Openingthe unit will expose
dangerousvoltagelevelsandsensitive electronic
components. Aqualified technicianshould performall
repairs.
Topreventthe unit fromdamagingcondensation and
thermalshock, certainprocedures must be followed:
• In cold weather, always put the unit in a moisture proof
containerorenclosurebefore transporting.
• Eitherkeep theunit warmduring transportation, or allow
sufficient time for it to warm up at the destination. Keep
the unit in the original moisture proof package while it
warms up. (The goal is to prevent warm, moist air from
striking the cold electronic and optical components,
whichwill cause damagingcondensation.)

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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
• Unplug this unit from the wall outlet when it is not being
used for a long period of time. To disconnect the cord,
pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull it out by the
cord itself.
• The fluorescent lamps can get hot during operation. Do
nottouch thelamp duringoperation orwhen collapsing
thearm.
• Clean the lens and LCD monitor screen with an air
spray or soft dry cloth.
• Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth, lightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Never use any type of
solventsuch asalcohol or benzene,which willdamage
thefinish.

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Features and Benefits
Features and Benefits
High Resolution:
TheNavitar DocumentProA-20 lets you easily capture
and present typed documents with its 470 TV line
camera. It is possible to display documents, as well as
other small items, including 2-D and 3-D objects.
Analog Composite Video and S-Video Outputs:
TheanalogComposite Video featuresComposite Video
and S-Video outputs, allowing the user to output to a color
monitor, projector orVCR.
18X Zoom Lens and 12X Digital Zoom Lens:
Thebuilt-in 18X powerzoom lensplus 12Xdigitalzoom
lens,offers high-poweredzoom magnification. It is easy
to operate with push button controls and auto focus.
Compact and Lightweight:
Its small, lightweight design makes the DocumentPro
extremely portable. After use, the streamlined unit folds
downflat for easyand compact storage.
Other Features:
•RS-232Control
•Opentablearea providesflexibilitywhen placingand
movingdocuments or objects on the stand.
•Built-in auxiliary light illuminates and enhances
detail.
•Camerahead tilts 90degrees and the close-up lens
flipsdown foruse ofthe unitas avideoconference or
roomcamera.
•Built-inpush buttonimage framememory.

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System Diagrams
Front View
Rear Panel
Ri ht Side View
1. Camera
2. Lens
3. Arm light
4. Stage
5. Zoomcontrols
6. Iris controls (Step up/
stepdown)
7. Imagememory switch
8. Powerswitch
9. AC inlet
10. S-Videooutputterminal
11. CompositeVideo
outputterminal
12. RS-232outputconnector

System Diagrams
Controls
1. Camera: The camera can be tilted upwards as much
as 90 degrees so it can also be used as a room
cameraforvideoconferencing.
2. Lens: A close-up lens is attached to the bottom of
the camera. To detach, pull the knob of the close-up
lens.
3. Arm light: When the power is on, the arm light
automatically turns on.
4. Stage: Place an object or document on this for
viewing.
5. Zoom control: For zooming in or out on a document
orobject whileviewing the image on amonitor or
screen.
6. Iris controls: These are step up and step down
controls. Tap the button repeatedly to adjust
brightnessup or down.
7. Image memory switch: This can be used to capture
aframeand freezeview it.
8. Power switch: On/off.
9. AC inlet: Connects the product to a power supply
withthe ACadapter.
10. S-Video output terminal: You can use this if your
monitor has an S-Video input terminal to produce a
higherquality image.
11. Composite Video output terminal: This
connector supplies a Composite Video signal to
acolor monitor, projectoror VCR.
12. RS-232 output connector
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The camera arm is moveable so that 3-D objects can be
viewedfromdifferentangles.
Shootin a Three-dimensional Object
Operation
Operation
When the power is on, the unit automatically turns on the
arm light and LCD monitor. Both the arm light and LCD
monitor remain lit until the unit is turned off.
Zoom the Ima e on the Screen
Press and hold the “wide” button to zoom out and view a
full page. Press and hold the “tele” button to zoom in.
Tap the iris control several times to adjust the brightness
up or down. (Pressing the button and holding it down will
not change the iris setting.) This allows the user to
incrementally adjust the brightness setting.
Adjustin Bri htness
Chan in the Camera Direction
This unit allows you to flip up the camera 90 degrees. If
you remove the close-up lens, the camera can be used at
infinity or as a room camera. You can shoot materials
attachedto wallsor evenyourself.
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CameraElement 1/4-inch CCD
Resolution 470 TV lines
Number of Pixels 752(H) x 582(V)
Video Frame Refresh Rate Live video
TV System NTSCor PAL
Lens 18X optical zoom, 12X digital
Focus Auto focus
Iris Step up/step down control
White Balance Auto
Shutter Notavailable
CameraFlip Up Yes 90° - can be used as room camera
ImageOutput Composite Video and S-Video (analog only)
RS-232 Control Yes
Other ImageMemory Yes, 1 frame - push to freeze image, push to
view live image
Pickup Area 8 1/4 x 11 3/4” (A-4 size)
Lighting Fluorescent light, 4 W
Controls Power on/off, camera head rotation, focus, iris,
zoom, field frame memory
Power Input 100 ~ 120 v, 220 ~ 240, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption 13 W
Dimensions Useable: 335 (W) x 324 (D) x 525 (H) mm
13.2 (W) x 12.8 (D) x 20.7 (H) in
Folded: 335 (W) x 553 (D) x 83 (H) mm
13.2 (W) x 21.8 (D) x 3.5 (H) in
Ambient Operating
Temperature 5 ~ 35°C
Weight 4.4 kg
9.6 lbs.
Standard Accessories AC power cable and S-Video cable
Safety Approval CE,UL
Available Models
1-14252 DocumentProA-20 NTSC
1-14253 DocumentPro A-20 PAL
8-14417 Extra bulb
The design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications
Camera and Video
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