WolfVision VZ-9plus3 User manual

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VZ-9plus
INSTRUCTIONS
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VZ-9plus

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Please observe the following:
Risk of electric shock
Dangerous voltage inside
WARNING!
Precautions
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UsethisVisualizeronlywiththecorrectvoltageasshownonthetypelabel!
DonotexposetheVisualizertoheatormoisture!
ProtecttheVisualizerfromexcessiveshocks!
Make sure that sufficient air circulation for cooling the Visualizer is possible (ventilation slots on
thelamphousing)!
If there is any abnormality (abnormal noise, smell, smoke etc.) disconnect the Visualizer from
mainsimmediatelyandcontactyourVisualizerdealer!
Do not use a damaged power supply / power cord. This may cause short circuits or electrical
shocks!
Topreventdanger,donotmodifytheVisualizeroroperatewithoutthecoverpanelfirmlyinplace!
DonotexposetheVisualizertowater,metallicobjectsoranyflammablematerial.
Avoid installing the Visualizer in locations exposed to strong magnetic fields or electrical
currents.
Avoid installing the Visualizer in environments where there is radiation. This could cause
monitorimagedistortionordamagetotheCCDcamera.
Donotpulltheplugfromthepowersocketwithwethands!
IftheVisualizerisnotusedforalongtime,disconnectitfrommains!
The external power supply has to be approved by CSAor UL in accordance to CSA22.2-60950 or
UL1950.TheoutputshavetobeLPS(limitedpowersource)rated!
Precautions for laser pointer and laser center marker:
Laser light - Do not stare into beam!
Do not modify the laser! Do not view the laser beam with optical instruments!
Information for laser pointer
FDAaccession number: 9912688-00
This device complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11
Information for synchronized laser markers
The laser beam of the
centre marker exits the
unit through the camera
lens.
The laser beam exits the
remotecontrolthroughthe
smaller (left) opening on
thefront.
Technicaldata:
λ=635-680nm
P<1mW
Θ2mrad
This label will be found on the
underneath of the remote
control.
Technicaldata:
λ=635nm
P<1mW
cw/cp=2-28ms
This label will be
found on the camera
arm.

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EU 1 483 529 RU 2265284 FR 03 02886
RU 2279602 US 7,035,011 JP 3 096 342
US 7,104,512 TW I 226969 and others
TW I 247964 DE 202 03 785.1
KR 0576806 AT-U 7841
FCCinformation:
Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCrules.Operationissubjecttothefollowing two conditions: (1)
thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived,
includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.
Note:
Thisequipmenthasbeentested and found tocomplywiththelimitsfor a class Bdigitaldevice,pursuantto
part15oftheFCCrules.
Informationtouser:
Theusermanualorinstructionmanualforanintentionalorunintentionalradiatorshallcautiontheuserthat
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user'sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
ThisproductisbuiltaccordingtoDirectiveEMCandtoDirectiveelectricalequipment.
Inspections,testsandevaluationareaccordingtoUL60950.CSA22.22-60950
Inspections,testsandevaluationareaccordingtotheCB-Scheme
Inspections,testsandevaluationareaccordingtothePCT-Scheme
Marks on the unit:
Approval
Worldwide Patents
Copyright Information
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No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, without prior written
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Informationinthisdocumentmaychangewithoutnotice.
Disclaimer:WolfVisionshallnotbeliablefortechnicaloreditorialerrorsoromissions.
Theunitsare"MADEINEU/AUSTRIA”
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PRESET
FREEZE
FOCUS- FOCUS+
EXTERN
MENU
?
AF
Components of the Visualizer
#4
#17
#3
#1
#6
#10
#5
#2
#7
#16
#8
#9
#11
#12
#13 #14
#15
#1 Turn Table / Alternative Antitheft security (found underneath the unit as shown on page 19)
#2 Working surface (see page 7)
#3 IR-remote control (see pages 4, 5 and 18)
#4 LIGHT key (see page 6)
#5 POWER key (see page 6)
#6 IR-receiver base
#7 Preview monitor (see page 7)
#8 Light field for slides (see page 7)
#9 Connectors (on the back as shown on next page)
#10 Pull ring to lift the arm up/down (see page 7)
#11 Close up lens for camera (see page 8)
#12 Camera keys (see page 6)
#13 Zoom wheel (see page 6)
#14 IR-receiver camera head
#15 Light source (see page 18)
#16 Slot for Kensington lock® (see page 19)
#17 USB port to Client (to peripheral devices, for external storage units) (see pages 11 and 17)
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Connectors (#9)
#18 RS-232 serial control input RS232 (see page 15)
#19 LAN port (see page 13)
#20
#21 USB-port to Host (to computer) (see page 13)
#22 RGB output (15pin) (see pages 14 and 15)
#23 DVI-I output (see page 14)
#24 (see page 15)
#25 Power connection 12V
#26 DC-output for lightbox (see page 17)
10/100 TBase
USB port to Client (to peripheral devices, for external storage units) (see pages 11 and 17)
External Input for Computer RGB-signals (15pin)
#35
#34 #37
#38
#31
#30 #39
#41
#28
#27 #42
#40
EXTERN POWER
TELE WIDE
LASER
IRIS
FREEZE
12 3
A
A
MEMORY
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PRESETS IMAGE TURN
VIEW
#36
AF FOCUS
#33
#32
HELP
MENU
ENTER
SNAPSHOT
Infrared Remote Control (#3)
#29
LAN DVI
RGB
USB EXTERN
RS-232 POWER LB
#22
#21 #25 #26
#23
#19
#18 #24#20

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#27 EXTERNkey/MENUkey
SwitchesbetweenVisualizerimageandexternalinput(formoredetails-seepage15).
PressingEXTERNkeyfor2secondactivatestheon-screenmenu(seepage16).
#28 HELP/RESETkeyforon-screenmenu(doublefunctionofMemorykeys)
While you are in the on-screen menu you can activate the on-screen help by pressing the HELP key.
Pressingthiskeyfor2secondsresetstheselectedmenuitem(seepage16).
#29 MENUNAVIGATIONkeys(MEMORYkeys2,4,6and8)
Fornavigatingthroughtheon-screenmenu(seepage16).
#30 FREEZEkey
Freezesthecurrentimage(seepage10).
#31 VIEWkey
FordisplayingallpicturesofthememoryassplitimageandtostarttheViewmode(seepage11).
#32 AUTOFOCUS(AF)key
PressingthiskeyactivatestheAutoFocus(seepage9).
#33 SNAPSHOTkey
PressingthiskeyactivatestheSNAPSHOTfunction(seepage11).
#34 PRESETkeys(programmablesettings)
For storing a preset, press one of the PRESET keys for more than 2 seconds. For recalling a preset, press
thePRESETkeyquickly(seepage9).
#35 ZOOMkeys
UsingtheZOOMkeysalsoswitchesautoirisonagain.
#36 LASERPOINTERkey
Important:Donotstaredirectlyintothelaserbeam.Thisishazardousforyoureyes!
#37 IMAGETURNmodekey
Forpickingupvertical(portrait)pageswithhigherresolution(seepage12).
#38 ManualFOCUSkeys
Forfocusingthepicture(seepage9).
#39 ManualIRISkeys(brightnessadjustment)
WhentheIRIS keysarepressed,the Visualizerswitchesofftheauto irisfunction.Thenexttimethe ZOOM
keysareusedtheautoirisisswitchedonagain(seepage9).
Forspecialists: Thebehaviouroftheiriscanbechangedintheon-screenmenu.
Theoverallirislevelcanbechangedintheon-screenmenu(seepage16).
#40 MEMORYkeys1-9
Forsavingandrecallingpictures(seepage11).
#41 ENTERkey(doublefunctionofMemorykeys)
SamefunctionastherightNavigationkey(MEMORYkeyNo.6)(seepage16).
#42 POWERkey
Pressingthiskeyswitchestheunitonandoff.
Whenswitchingontheunit,theVisualizerrunsthepower-onpreset.
If you want to work with more than one Visualizer in the same room, the units should be set to different
infraredcodes,inordertocontrolthemallindividually.
Tochangethe IRcode,enterthe "Misc.Settings"and setthe"IRCode"toA,B,C or
D (code A is default). To change the IR code on the remote control, simultaneously press PRESET 1,
PRESET2 andZOOMTELE
ressPRESET1,PRESET2andZOOMWIDE
on-screenmenu,go to
(#34) (#35).Eachtimethiskeycombinationisused,thecodeswitchesfromA
toB,C,D...A...intheordergiven.
ForresettingtheremotecontroltocodeA,simultaneouslyp .
TheLED showstheselectedcode(itflashesonetimeforcodeA,twotimesforcodeB,three timesforcode
CandfourtimesforcodeD).
Different IR Codes
Keys on the IR-Remote Control

#13 ZOOMWHEEL
Turnthewheeldowntozoomin(TELE),anduptozoomout(WIDE).Themore
you turn the ZOOM WHEEL, the faster the zooming works. Using the ZOOM
keys(wheel)alsoswitchesautoirisonagain.
#43 FREEZEkey/menu:selectkey-left
Freezes the current image. The FREEZE light indicates if the FREEZE-mode
isactivated.
Whenon-screenmenuisactivated,itworksasselectkey(seepage16).
#44 PRESETkey/menu:selectkey-right
For storing the preset, press the PRESET key for more than 2 seconds. For
recallingthepreset,pressthePRESETkeyquickly(seepage9).
Whenon-screenmenuisactivated,itworksasselectkey
#45 ManualFOCUSkeys/menu:navigationkey-upanddown
When the Manual FOCUS keys are pressed the Visualizer switches off the
autofocusfunction.
UsingtheAF-keyswitchestheautofocusfunctiononagain
When the on-screen menu is activated, it functions as navigation keys
#46 AUTOFOCUS(AF)key/menu:helpkey
Switches the auto focus on and off.TheAF light indicates if theAF is switched
on .
When on-screen menu is activated, it functions as Help key. Pressing this key
for2secondsresetstheselectedmenuitem
#47 EXTERNkey/menukey
Switches between Visualizer image and external input (for more details - see
page15).
TheEXTINlightindicatesthatasignalfromtheexternalinputisshown.
Pressingthiskeyfor2secondactivatestheon-screenmenu(seepage16).
(seepage16).
(seepage9). (see
page16).
(seepage9)
(seepage16).
Keys on the Visualizer
Base
Camera Head
One of the great features of WolfVision's Portable Visualizers is that only the most necessary keys are on
theunititself.Thereforeanyonecanuseitwithoutinstructions.
For more experienced users there are some additional functions on the remote control of the Visualizer.
Nearlyallfunctionsontheremotecontrolcanalsobecontrolledthroughthekeysonthecamerahead:
ThePOWERandtheLIGHTkeysarecapacitivekeys,justtouchittoswitch(keepkeyareaclear).
#4 LIGHTkey
Switchesthetoplightonandoff.
It
(seepage10).
Pleasenote,whenactivatingtheslidelightfield,theVisualizerzoomstoslidepicturesize.
#5 POWERkey
Switchestheunitonandoff.WhenswitchingtheunitontheVisualizerautomaticallyrunspower-onpreset.
togglesbetweentoplight,lightfieldforslidesandlightoff.
In case a external (optional) WolfVision light box is connected, the LIGHT key toggles between top light,
externalWolfVisionlightbox,lightfieldforslidesandlightoff.
TheLIGHTkeyalsoworksasONEPUSHWHITEBALANCEkeyifpressedfor2seconds
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#47
#46
#44
#13
#45
#44
Standard mode
#47
#46
#44
#13
#45
#44
Menu mode

Power-on preset:
The power-on preset is automatically activated when switching on the unit.
The settings are: zoom size: approx. 20 x 15 cm (DIN A5), autofocus: on, auto iris: on.
As soon as the Power Indication LED stays green illuminated, you can start working with the Visualizer.
The behavior of the unit once the power has been supplied or after the POWER key has been pressed
can be changed in the unit's on-screen menu (see page 16).
Setting Up the Visualizer
TheworkingsurfaceoftheVisualizer(#2)hasaspecialcrystallinewhitecolor,whichisespeciallydesigned
forperfectreproductionoftransparencies.
Inthefollowingcases,anoptionallightboxisrecommended:
-Ifthetransparencyisverydark
-Ifthetransparencyisverywavyandcausesreflections
-Iftheroomlightcausesreflectionsonatransparency
Working Surface
Slide
Place the slide onto the built-in light field, turn the camera head until
theslideisinthemiddleoftherecordedimageandswitchontheback
light by touching twice the LIGHT key (#4). The camera zooms the
slide automatically in. The camera automatically focuses on the
slide.
Picking-up Slides
The synchronized laser markers makes positioning of objects very
easy by marking the corners of the picked-up image on the working
surface. The laser center marker zooms synchronous to the camera
zoomandshowsthe4:3and16:10pick-upsizeofthecamera.
Additionally the built-in LCD monitor eliminates the need for an extra
controlmonitor.Thismonitorcanshowdifferentsignals,like“external
in”-image, stored-image or life-image (selectable in the on-screen
menu-seepage16).The on-screenmenuisalsovisibleonthisLCD
monitor.
Positioning on the working surface
1. Connect the power pack to the power-input (#25).
2. Connect your display device (projector, monitor, video
conferencing unit etc.) to the appropriate output of
the Visualizer (#19, #21, #22 or #23).
IMPORTANT:
For choosing the right output please read the
detailed description on page 14!
3. Using the pull pad (#10) only to lift the arm upwards.
Camera head and light automatically move into the
working position. The VZ-9plus³ is switched on
automatically. (Alternative the Visualizer can be switched on by
touching the POWER key.)
IMPORTANT:
To fold the Visualizer, use pull pad only (#10)!
#9
PRESET
FREEZE
FOCUS- FOCUS+
EXTERN
MENU
?
AF
Monitor
#9
PRESET
FREEZE
FOCUS- FOCUS+
EXTERN
MENU
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AF
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Shooting Area Outside of the Working Surface
Eliminatingreflections
In order to eliminate reflections (on high gloss photographs etc.) just turn
thelightupwardsordownwardsslightly(defaultpositionishorizontal).
It is also possible to move the document and rotate the camera head to
thecenterofthedesiredpick-upareatoeliminatereflections.
The curvature of the working plate is special designed to eliminate
reflections.
Please note that reflections can also be caused by general room lighting
conditions.
Shooting Area on the Working Surface
Close-upadaptorlens
For shooting an object outside of the working surface, the close up lens
(#11) has to be tipped up. It is impossible to remove the lens completely
fromtheunitandthereforeitcannotgetlost.
WhenusingtheVisualizertoagainrecordontheworkingsurface,putthe
closeuplensbacktoitsoriginalposition.
The camera can be tilted by 290° (110° to the speaker and 180° to the
audience).
Turningthelight/flexibleviewingangle
In order to enable recordings with illumination outside of the working
surface,thelightoftheVisualizercanbeturnedvertically.
To record at a lower viewing angle than the normal working position, just
fold the arm of the Visualizer as much as required, turn the camera head
andthelighttopickupthedesiredobject.
ImageFlip
By turning the camera head to record in front of the Visualizer, the image
will automatically be turned 180 degrees (”image flip”). This feature is
very useful for recording the face of the presenter or objects hanging on
thewallbehindtheunit.
Turntable
TheturntableoftheVisualizerallowsforhorizontalpanshotswhenusing
the Visualizer as a camera to record outside of the working surface. It is
also very useful when two people, sitting on the same table, alternately
workwiththeunit.
Whentheunitisdelivered,theturntableisunlocked
(seepage19tolocktheturntable).
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PRESET
FREEZE
FOCUS- FOCUS+
EXTERN
MENU
?
AF
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Please note that the Visualizer has an optical 16x zoom. The digital 4x zoom increases the overall zoom
range to a 64x zoom. The smallest pickup size on the working surface without digital zoom is 25 x 19mm
(1" x 0.8"). When you zoom in further the digital zoom is automatically activated and the smallest pickup
size is 6 x 4mm (0.23" x 0.16"). However please be aware that when the digital zoom is used, the
resolution of the picture is not as good as before. The default setting displays a message on-screen when
youareinthedigitalzoommode.
Stillpicturesinthememorycanalsobedigitallyzoomed.
You can change the behavior of the Visualizer in the digital zoom mode in the on-screen menu (see page
16).
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TheVisualizeroffersthepossibilitytostorethecurrentsettingsasaPresetandrecallthembyjustpressing
therespectivePRESETkey(#34)ontheremotecontrol.
Preset1canbecontrolledwiththePRESETkeyonthecamerahead(#44).
For storing a reset adjust y function as required and then PRESET key for 2
seconds .Anon-screenmessage informyouwhenthePresetisstored.
As mentioned above, when presets are stored all current settings such as zoom, focus, iris etc. are also
stored. Contrary to this, a user also has the opportunity to assign specific functions such as "TEXT",
"LIGHT”,"NEGATIVE","NEGATIVE/BLUE", "BLACK/WHITE","FREEZE"etc.toaPRESETkeyintheon-
screenmenuoftheVisualizer(seepage16).
p : an press any one of the s
ormore will
Preset Function 12 3
PRESETS
Digital Zoom TELE WIDE
WolfVision Visualizers are equipped with an auto iris. This means that the brightness of the camera image
adjusts automatically. Using the IRIS keys (#39) the auto iris function is switched off. In this mode the Iris
canbeadjustedmanually.
WhenusingtheZOOMkeys(#35)orZOOMwheel(#13)theautoirisfunctionisswitchedonagain.
The standard auto iris level can be set brighter or darker in the unit's on-screen menu. When picking up
areas with bright spot, Back Light Compensation can be switched on in the unit‘s on-screen menu - see
page16andon-screenhelp.
IRIS
Auto Iris / Manual Iris
Text Mode
For improving the readability of text, sketches or x-rays, the text mode can be activated by pressing the
assignedPRESETkey .
Thismodeenhancesthecontrastofthepicture.Pleasenotethat thecolorsare nowdarkerthan usual.To
switch off the text enhancement mode, press the again. When the text
enhancementmodeisinuse,themessage"TEXT"ispermanetlydisplayedonthebuilt-inLCDmonitor.
Thisshould remind the user to switch offthetext mode when it is no longer required. It should alsoprevent
userstryingtocorrectdarkcolorsbyopeningtheiris,resultinginapoorlyadjustedpicture.
(TEXT)
assigned PRESET key (TEXT)
Focusing / Autofocus
AF
Please note that objects with very low contrast (like blank sheet of paper) are difficult to focus. If the
autofocusdoesnotworkjustmovetheobjectslightly.
For special applications the autofocus can also be switched off using the on/off switch (#32 or #46). The
autofocusisalsoswitchedoffwhenthemanualFOCUSkeys(#38or#45)areused.
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