Navitar VideoMate 6100 User manual

VIDEOMATE 6100
Video Slide Projector
Instruction Manual
The World Leader in Image Quality

Table of Contents
4. Introduction to the VideoMate
6. System Diagrams
8. Safety Precautions
. Quick Start
10. Installation
12. Slide Tray
14. Projection Lamps
16. Features and Functions
18. Camera Operation
1 . Digital Imaging Station
22. Troubleshooting
23. Specifications
24. Warranty

4
Introduction to the VideoMate
VideoMate Slide-to-Video Systems
Today’s sophisticated audiences expect high quality
visual aids in the presentations they attend. Since a
picture is “worth a thousand words,” as they say, there is
nobetter wayto increasethe effectivenessof a
presentation than to pack it full of interesting visual
images.
ANavitar VideoMateis anideal presentationtool,
because it enables you to easily integrate 35 mm slides
intopresentations byconvertingthem intovideo images
whichcan beprojectedthrough avideoprojector or
viewedon aTV monitor. VideoMatesproduce high
resolutionimages withoutstandingcontrast andvivid
color rendition, so slides can be shown as large projected
video images without losing clarity or legibility.
VideoMatesare idealforuse inboardrooms, auditoriums
andtraining rooms,orforAVrental andvideoproduction.
Description o the VideoMate 6100
TheVideoMate 6100 isbased ona Kodak Ektagraphic
slide projector. The unit includes a color balanced
illuminationsystem anda highresolution Navitarzoom
lens.
The system uses a true digital camera inside to output
truedigital information. Outputsinclude IEEE1394 “Fire
Wire,” as well as XGA and S-Video.
Thetruedigitalperformance providesincredibleresolution
and contrast. The VideoMate 6100 is compatible with
newgeneration projectors,plasma displaysandcomput-
ers.

5
VideoMate
Slide-to-Video
Introduction to the VideoMate
Output to Video Equipment
DigitalImaging
Station

6
System Diagrams
Top View
Side View

7
System Diagrams
Front View
Rear View

8
Safety Precautions
Sa ety Precautions
Topreventdamageto theequipmentandoperating
personnel,pleaseobserve thefollowingprecautions:
Use the correct voltage source as specified on the label.
Make sure that the voltage source contains a satisfactory
pathto ground.
Do not operate the unit where liquids can come into
contact with the electrical components.
Maintain a six inch air space around all sides of the
equipmenttoallow forproperventilation.
Whenchanging thebulb:
1. Disconnect the electrical supply.
2. Allow the unit to cool.
3. Use only ESJ or ESH lamps or the equivalent (82 volt,
85 watt). Higher wattage lamps will cause severe
internaldamage tothe cameraand electronics.
Thereareno userserviceablecomponents(other than
changingthe lamp). Openingthe unitwill exposedanger-
ousvoltage levelsandsensitive electroniccomponents.
Aqualified technicianshouldperform allrepairs.
Toprotect theunit fromdamagingcondensation and
thermalshock, certainprocedures mustbe followed:
1. In cold weather, always put the unit in a moisture proof
containerorenclosure beforetransporting.
2. Eitherkeep theunit warmduring transportation,or
allow sufficient time for it to warm up at the destina-
tion. Keep the unit in the original moisture proof
packagewhile itwarms up.(The goalis toprevent
warm, moist air from striking the cold electronic and
opticalcomponents whichwill causedamaging
condensation).
Warning
Never operate a cold projector to warm it up.

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Quick Start
Quick Start
If you are familiar with both the operation of a 35 mm slide
projectorand yourvideo display,you mayfollow an
abbreviatedstart-upprocedure.
Beforestarting, reviewtheprecautions onpage8.
To “Quick Start”the VideoMate 6100, proceed as follows:
1. Unwind the cord under the base of the unit and plug it
into a suitable power supply.
2. Connectyour VideoMateto theDigital ImagingStation
andconnect DigitalImaging Stationto XGADisplay
Device.
3. Load the slide tray onto the projector.
4. Turnthe TVmonitor onand setthe VideoMatepower
switch to HIGH.
5. Selecta relatively “white”slideto representthe highest
signal level the electronics must accommodate.
Adjust the iris (I) and the TV monitor to produce a
suitable image. The focus (F) should also be adjusted
at this time.
NOTE: Avery darkslide mayrequire readjustmentof
the iris, but a setting can usually be reached that
producesan acceptabledisplaythroughout arange of
slides.
6. Adjust the zoom lens control to achieve the correct
image size. This zoom lens can be zoomed in on
slidesfor increasedmagnification, butcannot be
zoomedout toview wholeverticalslides.

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Installation
Installation
Beforestarting, reviewtheprecautions onpage8.
To install the VideoMate 6100, proceed as follows:
1. Unwindthe powercord underthe baseof theunit and
plug it into a suitable power source.
2. Connectthe cabletoyour peripheralequipment
(TVmonitor,video projector, etc.). Theconnection isa
4-PINMiniDin forY/C(S-Video) ora15-PIN HD
monitorcable fordigital.
3. Loadthe slidetrayand “power-up”allequipment
4. Switch the power switch to HIGH.
5. Adjust the iris (I) and TV monitor controls to produce
satisfactory image. Select a darker slide to adjust the
iris if necessary. The goal is to reach a compromise
position.
6. Adjust the focus (F) to produce a clear image.
NOTE: Opening the iris will decrease depth of field. This
means that the darker slides, you will open the iris more
and will be able to judge focus more critically; but, it also
means that any deformities in the slide will cause a
visible“out-of-focus”condition.
7. Adjust the zoom lens control located in the front. This
zoom lens can be zoomed in on slides for increased
magnification.
8. To shut the system down, hold the select bar down
and rotate the slide tray to the zero index position.
Set the power switch to OFF.
9. For instructions on setting up slide trays, changing
lamps, etc., refer to the appropriate sections of this
manual.
NOTE: Video connections should only be made to the
sourcebeing utilized.