Ken A Vision Vision 4 VFCD40, Applied Vision 4, VFCD40 Instruction Manual

Applied Vision

Instruction Manual
VFCD40

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This guide provides basic information about installing and using Applied

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Introduction to Applied Vision

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Software

Applied Vision 4 (AV4) is a software program designed to enhance the use of
Ken-A-Vision digital imaging products.

Applied Vision enables users to connect their USB-based Ken-A-Vision
products to their computer, allowing capturing, viewing, and manipulation of
both video and still images. Applied Vision 4 is optimized for utilization in a
classroom setting while remaining widely applicable for any environment in
which digital imaging is required.

Here are a few of the features built into Applied Vision:

• Cross-platform support for Windows, Mac, and Linux

• Full screen viewing

• Video recording

• Still image capture

• Multiple camera support

• Advanced image editing and analysis

• Time lapse recording

• Video rotation

• Digital zoom

• Numerous science applications including calibrated measurement

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Installation

Minimum Requirements

o Windows XP SP2 or higher, Windows Vista
o 512MB RAM
o USB 2.0

Installation Instructions

Insert the software disc into your disc drive, and the installer will launch via
AutoPlay. If your camera requires drivers, it will choose to install these by
default as well. Follow the prompts, and at the end if you are prompted to
reboot, do so. When finished, plug in your camera; depending on the model,
it may automatically install the driver in a matter of seconds, or a "Found New
Hardware" wizard may appear. If the latter, click through the default selections
to automatically install the device drivers for your camera.

Automatic Updates

Applied Vision 4 has an automatic update feature that will query Ken-A-Vision
for newer versions of the software. You can adjust the settings or operate this
update checker manually with options in the Help menu.

Applied Vision 3 Software

Temporarily we are including, for your convenience, our previous software
Applied Vision 3 (AV3) for those who prefer its simpler functions and interface.
The installer file can be accessed by browsing the "AV3" folder on the CD and
running AV3Install.exe stored in that directory.

Mac Software

If your camera is a model that is compatible with Mac OSX, we have included
a "Mac Software" directory on your software disc from which you can install
Ken-A-Vision Capture 1.3.2, our current imaging software for OSX. Check
our website (http://www.ken-a-vision.com) frequently for the upcoming release
of Applied Vision 4 for Mac OSX which will bring the advanced features of
Applied Vision to the Mac platform.

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Interface Description

Applied Vision 4 creates a unique window for each active video device and
each captured image or movie.

There are three styles of windows:

Camera Window - Live streaming video from the USB camera device.
Image Window - A still image captured from the video stream or loaded

from a saved file.
Video Window - A movie captured from the camera or loaded from a saved
file.

When Applied Vision launches, the primary window opens, and then camera
windows are opened for any available imaging devices.

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