Vision Engineering DRV-Z1 User manual

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FM 557119
User Guide
DRV-Z1 Unique ergonomic digital stereo 3D
full high definition viewer with zoom

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Contents

3
Contents
PREFACE
System serial numbers 4
Display head 4
Stand 4
Zoom module 4
Substage illuminator 4
Keypad 4
Copyright 5
Disclaimer 5
General 5
Safety 5
Servicing 5
Symbols used 6
Warning! 6
Cauon hot surface! 6
Important informaon 6
Health & safety 6
Electrical safety 6
Illuminaon safety 6
Liing the equipment 6
Environmental consideraons 6
Operator wellbeing 6
Cleaning 6
Compliance statements 6
UNPACKING
Display head & mirror 7
Zoom module 8
Stand 8
Small base 9
Large base 9
INTRODUCTION
DRV-Z1 10
System equipment 10
Display head 10
Zoom module 10
Short base stand 10
Long base stand 10
ASSEMBLY
Stand to base aachment 11
Head Aachment 12
Front mirror aachment 12
Zoom module aachment 13
Transit bolt removal 13
Aaching the objecve 13
Aaching the zoom module 14
Substage illuminator aachment
(oponal, long base stand only) 14
OPERATION AND SETUP
Display head connecons 15
Zoom module connecons 15
Zoom module controls 16
Display head controls 16
Main menu opons 17
Display sengs 18
Camera sengs 19
Lighng sengs 21
Image saving and source sengs 22
Presets and hotkeys 23
General sengs 24
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Troubleshoong 27
Further head height adjustment 27
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data 28
Opcal data 28
Opcal Magnicaon Formula 28
System weight 29
System power 29
SERVICING
Service record 30
WARRANTY
Contents

PREFACE
System serial numbers
Unit type Serial number
Display head
Zoom module
Stand
Substage illuminator
Keypad
Display head
Stand
Zoom module
S/N
S/N
S/N
Substage illuminator
S/N
Keypad
S/N

Copyright
Copyright © 2019 Vision Engineering Ltd., Galileo Drive, Send Road, Send, Woking,
Surrey GU23 7ER, UK All Rights Reserved.
TriTeQ3 and DRV are registered trademarks of Vision Engineering Ltd. The use of
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Copyright in this document is owned by Vision Engineering Ltd. Any person is hereby
authorised to view, copy, print and distribute this document subject to the following
condions:
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Revision 1.0, published July 2019 by:
Vision Engineering Ltd.
Galileo Drive
Send Road, Send
Woking, Surrey, GU23 7ER, UK
www.visioneng.com
Disclaimer
This document is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind, either express
or implied, statutory or otherwise; without liming the foregoing, the warranes of
sasfactory quality, tness for a parcular purpose or non-infringement are expressly
excluded and under no circumstances will Vision Engineering Ltd. be liable for direct
or indirect loss or damage of any kind, including loss of prot, revenue, goodwill or
ancipated savings. All such warranes are hereby excluded to the fullest extent
permied by law.
We have compiled the texts and illustraons as accurately as possible. However,
Vision Engineering Ltd. will not be responsible for the accuracy of the informaon
contained in this document, which is used at your own risk and should not be relied
upon. The informaon included in this manual may be changed without prior noce.
General
Safety
Before using your system for the rst me, please read the user guide.
Ensure that:
Your system and accessories are operated, maintained and repaired by authorised
and trained personnel only.
All operators have read, understood and observe the user manual, in parcular the
health and safety guidance.
Servicing
Repairs may only be carried out by Vision Engineering trained service personnel.
Only original Vision Engineering spare parts may be used.

Symbols used
Warning!
A potenal risk of danger exists. Failure to comply can
cause i) a hazard to personnel; ii) instrument malfuncon
and damage. Please consult the operang instrucons
provided with the product.
Cauon hot surface!
Warning: surfaces (sub-stage lighng module) can become hot.
Do not touch. Allow to cool before removing/servicing.
Important informaon
This symbol indicates important informaon. Please
carefully follow the instrucons or guidelines.
Health & safety
Unauthorised alteraons to the instrument or
non-compliant use shall invalidate all rights to any
warranty claims.
ALWAYS READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USE.
Warning!
Do not posion or leave the product where direct
sunlight can fall on the viewing mirror.
When not in use always cover the product and viewing
mirror with the supplied dust cover and dust sheet.
Electrical safety
Disconnect your system from the electrical source
before undertaking any maintenance.
Avoid using any form of liquid near the system.
Do not operate your system with wet hands.
Illuminaon safety
Do not look directly at the illuminated LEDs. This may
cause damage to the eyesight.
Liing the equipment
Due to the weight and size of the display head and
system, we recommend a two person li.
Environmental consideraons
Avoid large temperature uctuaons, direct sunlight
and vibraons.
It is recommended to ensure electrical components are
at least 10cm from walls and combusble materials.
Posion the system on a rm, rigid and level table.
The equipment should be posioned so that access to
the electrical input connector is always available.
Avoid posioning your system where bright reecons
may aect the image.
Operator wellbeing
The advanced ergonomic design and construcon of
Vision Engineering products are intended to deliver
superior ergonomic performance, reducing the exeron
of the user to a minimum. Depending on the duraon
of uninterrupted work, appropriate measures should
be taken to sustain opmal operator performance.
This could include: Opmal arrangement of workplace;
Variaon in task acvity; Training of personnel on
workplace ergonomics and general health and safety
principles.
It is important to set-up and opmise your working
environment correctly in order to obtain maximum benet
from the advanced ergonomic design of your system. For
more informaon visit: www.visioneng.com/ergonomics
Cleaning
General
Disconnect your system from the electrical source
before cleaning.
Do not use any unsuitable cleaning agents, chemicals or
techniques for cleaning.
Wipe down exterior of product with dry cloth. A weak
soap soluon may be used if required.
Spherical mirror, front mirror & lenses
Keep the instrument clean using the supplied microbre
cloth. If required use supplied opcal spray cleaner. Do
not use any other solvents or cleaning soluons.
Only use a specialist lens cloth to clean opcal surfaces.
Compliance statements
Vision Engineering and its products conforms to the
requirements of the EC Direcves on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Restricon of
Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
All Vision Engineering products carry the CE mark,
demonstrang that each product meets the requirements
of the applicable EC direcves. Where applicable, other
characteriscs of the CE direcve are implied such as
essenal health and safety requirements from all the
direcves that apply, including low voltage direcve and
the EMC direcve.

7UNPACKING
UNPACKING
Display head & mirror
Liing the display head and mirror box is recommended to be a two
person operaon.
`Place the box on a solid surface with clear access then open the top
of the box and remove the Mirror Pack u (see page 12 for Mirror
pack details).
`Remove all four securing clips v by squeezing the
two retaining bars w together and pulling them
forward to release the clip and then remove them.
`Li the box wall x away from its base y.
`Li o the top foam packing z, li the head {
out of it’s bag and place securely on to a suitable
bench to await assembly (see page 12).
Liing the display head is recommended to be a
two person operaon.
z
{DO NOT LIFT HERE!
LIFT HERE
u
v
w
x
y

8UNPACKING
Stand
`Open the top of the box, li the stand u out complete with foam packing.
`Remove the foam packing v from the cardboard tray and then
remove and retain the front foam packing piece w and the contents
of the cardboard tray x all of which will be used in the stand to base
assembly procedure (see page 11).
`Remove the stand’s protecve cover y then remove the remaining
foam packing z and, liing the stand as shown {, place it on a bench
awaing assembly to the base (see page 11).
u
vx
z
y
{
w
Zoom module
`Open the top of the box and remove the top tray u containing the
remote keypad v (see page 16 for aachment details), the foam
objecve lens holder w (containing the objecve len(s) x - see
page 13 for aachment details) and the plasc bags y containing
the connecon leads.
`Remove the zoom module z from the lower part of the box, remove
the foam packing { and place the zoom module on a bench awaing
assembly (see page 13).
uu
v
x
y
z
{
w

9UNPACKING
Large base
`Open the front of the box and slide out the large base u and its foam
packing v.
`Remove the foam packing and place the base on a bench ready for
assembly to the stand (see page 11).
u
v
Small base
`Open the front of the box and slide out the short base u and its foam
packing v.
`Remove the foam packing and place the base on a bench ready for
assembly to the stand (see page 11).
u
v

10 INTRODUCTION
Short base stand
INTRODUCTION
DRV-Z1
DRV is a unique, advanced, stereo image presentaon system designed
to provide fully interacve, real me, natural 3D visualisaon with
outstanding depth percepon.
System equipment
Display head
Zoom module
Long base stand

11 ASSEMBLY
`Using the Allen key provided, aach
the base x to the stand y using the
four bolts z provided.
`Aach the cover bracket { with
the bolts and washers | as shown.
z
x
y
u
{
|
ASSEMBLY
Stand to base aachment
`Place the foam packing u saved from the unpacking procedure on
page 7 and place it on a suitable bench.
`Li the stand v as shown w and
place it on the foam packing u
saved above.
w
v
u

12 ASSEMBLY
Front mirror aachment
`Remove the protecve cover u and then
press the sides of the frame v as shown
to release its securing clips.
`Open the lid of the mirror box w and
li o the top foam packing x.
Avoid touching the surface of the
mirror y.
`Carefully li the mirror y from the box
and place its top hook z into the recess {
and locate the lower clips (two o) |
into posion.
`Check the mirror is secure and
replace the frame.
Replace the protecve
cover when the system
is not in use.
Always remove the frame v
before cleaning the mirror
For cleaning instrucons see page 6.
Head Aachment
`Ensure the table/bench on which the unit is to be assembled/used is
suitable for the weight of the complete system.
`Posion the stand so the head can be easily aached to it.
The head has to be lied to approximately chest height. Due to the weight
and size of the display head and system we recommend a two person li.
`Lower the head u on to the stand v so the bracket w is located accurately.
`With the stand in the uppermost posion ghten the 4 securing
screws x.
`Aach the stand’s protecve cover y and its two securing screws and
washers z.
w
u
v
x
x
x
x
y
z
y
w
x
z{
|
uv

13 ASSEMBLY
Aaching the objecve
`Wind the coarse focus control u to the back end-stop in order to line
up the access holes for the Allen key.
`Locate the objecve v in posion and lightly ghten the securing screw w
using the access hole x.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
u
v
w
x
Zoom module aachment
Transit bolt removal
`Carefully turn the Zoom Module u over, taking care not to touch
the mirror.
`Unscrew and remove the transit bolt v.
u
v

14 ASSEMBLY
`If the locaon of the unit requires the zoom module to be aached from
the opposite side of the stand, move the screw { on the back of the
zoom module as shown.
Substage illuminator aachment
(oponal, long base stand only)
`Remove the reversible plate u.
`Locate the substage circuit board v into posion and connect its cable w.
`Secure it in place with the four screws x provided.
`Assemble the diuser y plate z and glass {.
{
u
x
y
z
{
v
w
Aaching the zoom module
`If required wind the focus control u to expose the dovetail and xing
screw head v.
`Slide the zoom module w over the stand’s mounng plate xto the
stop posion.
`Aach the protecve covers y to the zoom module (one each side).
`Tighten the central screw zon the
underside of the zoom module to
secure it using the 4mm Allen
key provided.
Support the front of the
zoom module during ghtening.
y
w
u
z
v
x

15 SETUP & OPERATION
Zoom module connecons
kj
f
gh
OPERATION AND SETUP
Display head connecons
Display Head Zoom Module / other
q HDMI IN Le f HDMI Le
w HDMI IN Right g HDMI Right
e Zoom Module power and control
(USB-C)
h Power and control (USB-C)
r HDMI OUT Le Slave Display Head q HDMI IN Le
or external monitor
t HDMI OUT Right Slave Display Head w HDMI IN Right
or external monitor
y Remote Keypad / USB
Remote Keypad / Memory Sck
u Substage illuminator j Substage illuminator
i Ringlight illuminator k Ringlight illuminator
o Auxiliary lighng output
-
a Power in
External power supply
s USB port
Memory sck / Remote Keypad
d Headphone/speaker connecon
Headphones or external speakers
w
q
e
r t ioa
sd
u
y

16 SETUP & OPERATION
Display head controls
u
v
Zoom module controls
u Fine focus
v Coarse focus
wZoom
x Zoom detent
y Iris control
z Diuser
u
v
y
z
w
x
Select
Up
Down
Le
Right
Power on/o
Status indicator LED indicates which state the
system is currently in:
Red if the system is in standby mode
Green if the system is acve
Orange when inialising
The user controls u are to interact with the on-screen menu (see page 17)
and adjust the system height:
v Head height control (depress the buon and then raise or

17 SETUP & OPERATION
Main menu opons
Both the Display head controls and the remote keypad can be used to
access and navigate the menu
`To access the Main Menu press the buon.
`Use the , , , and buons on the display head to navigate
the menu, and the buon on the display head to make a selecon.
`To Exit a menu simply press the buon unl it is no longer displayed.
lower the head as required).
Remote keypad
`Connect the remote keypad as shown below:
For details regarding Hotkeys and Presets, see page 23).
`The keypad controls are as follows:
Hotkey 1 short or long press
Hotkey 2 short or long press
Hotkey 3 short or long press
Open menu or select
Up when the on-screen menu is
open
Down when the on-screen menu is
open
Save image or Le when the on-screen
menu is open
Menu select or Right the on-screen
menu is open
Substage illuminaon control
Ringlight illuminaon control
Hotkey
P2
P1 P3
Display sengs
Camera sengs
Lighng sengs
Image sengs
Presets and hotkeys
System sengs
`Use the and buons to select the opon required and then press
to display the relevant sub-menu.

18 SETUP & OPERATION
Contrast
`This funcon enables the contrast of both displays to be adjusted.
`Use the and buons to highlight the icon and press to
enable the contrast value to be altered.
`Use the and buons to decrease or increase the value (between
0-100) as required.
`With the required value set, press to store it and then press to
return to the display opons menu.
Sharpness
`This funcon enables the sharpness of both displays to be adjusted.
`Use the and buons to highlight the icon and press to
enable the sharpness value to be altered.
`Use the and buons to decrease or increase the value (between
0-5) as required.
`With the required value set, press to store it and then press to
return to the display opons menu.
Display sengs
The following display seng opons are available:
Brightness
Contrast
Sharpness
`Use the and buons to highlight the icon and press to
show the Display opons.
Brightness
This funcon enables the brightness of both displays to be adjusted.
`Use the and buons to highlight the icon and press to
enable the brightness value to be altered.
`Use the and buons to decrease or increase the value (between
0-100) as required.
`With the required value set, press to store it and then press to
return to the display opons menu.

19 SETUP & OPERATION
Exposure me
This funcon enables the shuer speed of the camera to be adjusted.
`Use the and buons to highlight the icon and press to
enable the exposure me value to be altered.
`Use the and buons to decrease or increase the value as required.
`With the required value set, press to store it and then press to
return to the camera opons menu.
Black level
This funcon enables the black level of the camera to be adjusted.
`Use the and buons to highlight the icon and press to
enable the black level value to be altered.
`Use the and buons to decrease or increase the value as required.
`With the required value set, press to store it and then press to
return to the camera opons menu.
Sharpness
This funcon enables the sharpness of the camera to be adjusted.
`Use the and buons to highlight the icon and press to
enable the sharpness value to be altered.
`Use the and buons to decrease or increase the value as required.
`With the required value set, press to store it and then press to
return to the camera opons menu.
Camera sengs
The following camera seng opons are available:
Gain
Exposure me
Black level
Sharpness
Contrast
White balance
Lens power
Horizontal image mirror
Vercal image mirror
`Use the and buons to highlight the icon and press to
display the Camera opons.
Gain
This funcon enables the gain seng of the camera to be adjusted.
`Use the and buons to highlight the icon and press to
enable the gain value to be altered.
`Use the and buons to decrease or increase the value as required.
`With the required value set, press to store it and then press
to return to the camera opons menu.

20 SETUP & OPERATION
Horizontal image mirror
This funcon mirrors the output image from the cameras horizontally.
`Use the and buons to highlight the icon and press to
enable the horizontal mirror image to be set on or o.
`Use the and buons to select either on or o as required.
`With the required state set, press to store it and then press to
return to the camera opons menu.
When using the DRV Zoom module the horizontal image mirror should
be set to ‘ON’ by default.
Vercal image mirror
This funcon mirrors the output image from the cameras vercally.
`Use the and buons to highlight the icon and press to
enable vercal mirror image to be set on or o.
`Use the and buons to select either on or o as required.
`With the required state is set, press to store it and then press to
return to the camera opons menu.
When using the DRV Zoom module the vercal image mirror should be
set to ‘OFF’ by default.
Contrast
This funcon enables the contrast of the camera to be adjusted.
`Use the and buons to highlight the icon and press to
enable the contrast value to be altered.
`Use the and buons to decrease or increase the value as
required.
`With the required value set, press to store it and then press
to return to the camera opons menu.
White balance
This funcon enables the white balance of the camera to be set.
`Use the and buons to highlight the icon and press
and then follow the on-screen prompts to set the white balance.
`Press to return to the camera opons menu.
Lens power
This funcon adjusts the image colour (to aid chromac correcon)
according to the objecve lens ed (unit default is set to ‘None’).
`Use the and buons to highlight the icon and press to
enable the lens power value to be altered.
`Use the and buons to select None, 0.33x, 0.4x or 0.5x as
required.
`With the required value set, press to store it and then press
to return to the camera opons menu.