Sony VID-P150 Operating Instructions Manual
3-865-882-11(2)
Video Presentation
Stand
Operating Instructions Page 2
Mode d’emploi Page 24
Bedienungsanleitung Seite 46
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FR
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VID-P150
1998 by Sony Corporation
English
Table of contents
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the
unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. VID-P150 Serial No.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
WARNING
For the customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual
must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-
003.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Green-and-yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol Y or coloured green or
green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
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Table of Contents
Introduction........................................................................ 4
Features ...................................................................................4
System Configuration .............................................................6
Parts Identification ............................................................ 8
Camera and Operation Panel...................................................8
Rear Panel ...............................................................................9
Remote Commander .............................................................10
Preparation....................................................................... 11
Precautions ............................................................................11
Preparing the Remote Commander .......................................11
Setting Up the Unit ...............................................................11
Connecting the Unit to Other Equipment .............................12
Adjusting the Parts ................................................................14
Collapsing the Unit ...............................................................15
GB
English
Operations........................................................................ 16
Basic Operation.....................................................................16
Advanced Operation .............................................................19
Controlling the VID-P150 From a Computer .......................22
Specifications .................................................................. 23
3
Introduction
The VID-P150 Video Presentation Stand allows you to
display visual materials such as paper-based
documents, transparent sheets, slides, film negatives,
and solid objects on a color monitor or projector by
shooting them with a color video camera. In addition
to ordinary operations, this unit allows you to control
camera movement using the power scroll function.
Features
The VID-P150 has the following features.
Power scroll function
The power scroll function automatically moves the
camera upward, downward, left and right. You can
control zoom in and out, or shoot material on a wall by
tilting the camera upward through 90 degrees manually
(flip-up).
Easy to adjust
The arm lights turn on and the focus, iris and white
balance adjust automatically after power-on. You can
also adjust each setting manually depending on the
picture you want to display.
Quick response auto focus
When the inner focus lens is used, it can correctly
adjust focus position in only 1 or 2 seconds.
12 × power zoom lens
The 12 × power zoom lens allows you to display
various materials ranging in size from approximately
1
/4" × 29/32" (31 × 23 mm) to approximately 13 7/8" ×
1
1
/4" (350 × 260 mm) sheet on the screen.
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Pattern memory
Easy to connect
Visuals can be displayed by simply connecting a color
monitor because the camera, lens, light, and power
supply are all incorporated in one unit.
Wireless remote commander
The wireless remote commander allows you remote
control of camera movement of the power scroll
function or zoom.
Sharp screen
The 380,000 (for the NTSC model) or 440,000 (for the
PAL model) pixels of the
allow 460 (for the NTSC model) or 450 (for the PAL
model) horizontal resolution TV lines producing high
screen resolution. An S VIDEO OUT connector allows
you to connect a monitor or projector equipped with an
S VIDEO IN connector, thus giving you even higher
screen resolution.
1
/3-inch CCD pickup device
Four pattern settings, two for document position and
two for flip-up position, can be set. The pattern
memory function memorizes the camera angle, zoom,
focus, iris, white balance, lighting and effect (black &
white, negative) settings. To recall the pattern
memory, press the button you preset.
Easily removable close-up lens
After tilting up the camera, you can easily remove the
close-up lens by revolving it.
Various materials can be shot and
displayed
Various materials from paper-based documents and
transparent sheets to slides, film negatives and solid
objects can be shot and displayed.
To shoot and display film negatives, just press the
appropriate button to change the lighting to the back
light and setting for displaying film negatives.
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Built-in back light
Camera monitor connector
The large-sized built-in back light allows the A4-sized
object such as transparent sheets, slides or film
negatives to be shot and displayed on a monitor. To
use the back light, just press a button.
Built-in video selector
A video selector is incorporated in this unit. It allows
you to switch the pictures shot with this unit to those
from the connected video equipment such as a VCR
and laserdisc player and vice versa.
Sound mixing function
You can add a running commentary simply by
connecting a microphone and a monitor with speakers.
In addition, existing audio signals can be mixed with
the audio signal from the microphone, so you can add
a commentary while displaying video signals via the
built-in video selector on a monitor.
This unit is equipped with a camera monitor connector
which is used to output the pictures shot with this unit.
By connecting the camera monitor connector to a
monitor, you can check the picture while using the
VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 with other video equipment, and
you can also set the PATTERN MEMORY settings.
Accessory shoe for an LCD (liquid crystal
display) monitor
This unit has an accessory shoe for attaching an LCD
monitor. You can use this monitor to conveniently
confirm your view by attaching it to the accessory
shoe.
Various output style
A Y/C separator is incorporated in this unit. It allows
you to output the video signal to either VIDEO OUT
or S VIDEO OUT regardless of the input video signal
from VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN.
External control from a computer
An RS-232C interface is provided with this unit. This
interface allows the unit to be controlled from an
external computer. However, the software to control
the VID-P150 must first be installed. Refer to the
“Interface Manual” for details on the commands and
communication protocol for this software.
Easy to transport
The unit can be collapsed so easily and weighs so little
that it can be carried with no trouble, allowing you to
make a presentation anywhere.
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Introduction
System Configuration
Basic configuration
The basic system for making a presentation or
displaying educational materials is as follows:
Color monitor with speakers
Microphone
VID-P150
Projector
Screen
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Advanced system
When you connect video equipment such as a VCR or
laserdisc player to this unit, you can switch the picture/
sound to those from the connected video equipment,
and vice versa by using the VIDEO OUT buttons.
When you connect a computer, you can control the
VID-P150 from the computer.
Camera Monitor
Note
When you control the VID-P150 from a computer,
special software is required. To program in this
software, refer to the “Interface Manual”.
Color Monitor
Projector
Screen
Speaker
Microphone
VID-P150
Amplifier
Computer
(For controlling the VID-P150)
Video equipment, etc.
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Parts Identification
For details on the use of each part, see the pages
indicated in parentheses.
Camera and Operation Panel
Camera
UNLOCK lever (page 11)
POWER switch (page 16)
Accessory shoe (page 22)
Arm lights (page 14,18)
Back light (page 18)
MIC (microphone) connector
(pages 12 and 18)
VOL (microphone volume) control
(page 18)
B&W (black & white) button
(page 21)
VIDEO OUT
CAMERA
VIDEO 2 ONE PUSHVIDEO 1 B&W NEGA AUTO
NEGA (negative) button
(page 21)
EFFECT W.BALANCE
Operation panel
IRIS buttons
(page 20)
Camera position display LED
(page 17)
IRIS
CLOSE OPENAUTO
FOCUS
NEAR FARAUTO
FLIP-UP
DOCUMENT
PATTERN MEMORY buttons
(page 19)
PATTERN MEMORY
SET
12
CAMERA ANGLE
HOME
Stage
LIGHTING button
(page 18)
LIGHTING
ZOOM
VIDEO OUT (output)
buttons
(page 18)
W.BALANCE
(white balance)
buttons
(page 21)
FOCUS buttons
(page 20)
HOME button
(page 17, 20)
CAMERA ANGLE buttons
(page 16)
ZOOM buttons
(page 17)
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Rear Panel
For details on the use of the connectors, see pages 12
and 13.
VIDEO IN connectors 1,2
(phono)
S VIDEO IN connectors 1,2
(4-pin mini DIN)
VIDEO OUT 2 connector
(BNC type)
CAMERA MONITOR connetor
(phono)
VIDEO OUT 1 connector
(phono)
AC IN connector
S VIDEO
AC OUT
AC IN
AC 120V 60Hz
UNSWITCHED
MAX 300W
VIDEO
AUDIO
AC OUT receptacle (NTSC model only)
AUDIO R IN connectors 1,2 (phono)
AUDIO L IN connectors 1,2 (phono)
VIDEO 1
L
R
S VIDEO OUT connector
(4-pin mini DIN)
IN
VIDEO 2
1234
ON
OFF
CAMERA
MONITOR
RS-232C
OUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO 1
2
L
AUDIO
R
AUDIO R OUT
connector (phono)
AUDIO L OUT
connector (phono)
RS-232C connector
(D-sub 9-pin, male)
BIT switch (Camera angle
and remote commander
setting switch)
(page 22)
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Parts Identification
Remote Commander
PATTERN MEMORY buttons (page 19)
SET
1 2
PATTERN
MEMORY
CAMERA ANGLE
1
2
HOME
W
REMOTE COMMANDER number switch
(page 22)
HOME button (page 17,20)
T
ZOOM buttons (page 17)
CAMERA ANGLE buttons (page 16)
Remote control range
The remote control range is 5m (15 1/3 ft) at 30 degrees
either side in the direction of the white arrow on the
top of the remote sensor. The remote sensor can be
adjusted 150 degrees to either side as viewed from the
front of this unit.
150° 150°
5m (15 1/3 ft)
30°
30°
Note
Be sure that there is no obstacle between the remote
sensor and the remote commander.
Checking the remote control
When the remote commander does not work, check
the following:
• BIT switch settings on the rear panel are wrong
(page 22).
– REMOTE CONTROL is OFF.
n Set to ON.
– REMOTE COMMANDER number is wrong.
n Set the number correctly.
• Batteries are weak.
n Replace both batteries.
• The remote sensor and the remote commander do
not face each other.
n Adjust the direction.
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Preparation
Precautions
•Unplug the VID-P150 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 not touch the lamps during operation and when
collapsing the VID-P150.
•Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth lightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Never use any type of
solvent such as alcohol or benzine, which might
damage the finish.
•Clean the lens with an air spray or soft dry cloth,
taking care not to scratch it.
•When the fluorescent lamps flash or get darkened, the
fluorescent lamps should be replaced with new ones.
In this case, contact your Sony dealer.
Preparing the Remote Commander
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the ‘
and ’ on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery
compartment.
Setting Up the Unit
1 Lift up the camera stand while keeping the
UNLOCK lever pressed down.
If you cannot press down the UNLOCK lever, fold
the camera stand down toward the operation panel
until it touches the stage, then press down the
UNLOCK lever again.
Camera stand
UNLOCK lever
2 Move the camera downward.
When the camera is in the flip-up position, move
the cover manually in the direction of the arrow.
Turning on the POWER returns the camera lens to
the home position.
Note
When the batteries for the remote commander are
weak, the remote control range shortens. When this
happens, replace both batteries.
Cover
3 Open both arm lights until they fix in place.
Arm light
Arm light
4 Connect the power cord to the AC IN connector on
the rear panel.
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Preparation
Connecting the Unit to Other Equipment
Notes on connections
•Before making any connections, turn off the power of
the VID-P150 and the equipment to be connected.
Example of connections to this unit
Front
•For NTSC model only: Before connecting a device
such as a monitor to the VID-P150 AC OUT
receptacle, check to see if the power consumption is
2.5 A or less. Do not connect any device whose
power consumption is over 2.5 A to the VID-P150.
Microphone
Rear
AC outlet
AC power cord (supplied)
AC IN
VID-P150
(Rear panel)
S VIDEO IN 1 or 2
DIN 4-pin cable
S video
output
connector
a)
or
VIDEO IN
1 or 2
Video
cable
Video
output
connector
AC OUT (NTSC
model only)
AUDIO L, R
1 or 2
Audio cable
Audio output
connectors
Video equipment
MIC
AC power cord (not supplied)
VIDEO OUT (phono jack)
Video cable
VIDEO OUT 1
(phono jack)
S VIDEO OUT
(4-pin DIN)
DIN 4-pin cable
Video cable
VIDEO OUT 2
(BNC type)
AUDIO L and
R OUT
VID-P150 (Front)
or
Audio cable
Audio
input connectors
AC inlet
Video input
connector
Video input
connector
S video input
connector
a)
Projector
Video input connector
Amplifier
Camera monitor
Color monitor
Screen
Speaker
a) It is recommended that you use the DIN 4-pin cable when
you connect this unit to the equipment with an S video
input or output connector.
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Connections for external control from a computer
After performing the connections on the previous
page, make the connections shown below to control
this unit from the connected computer.
VID-P150 (Rear panel)
RS-232C
(D-sub 9-pin, male)
RS-232C cable
RS-232C connector
of the computer
Note
When you control the VID-P150 from a computer,
special software is required. To program in this
software, refer to the “Interface Manual”.
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Preparation
Adjusting the Parts
Adjusting the camera
The VID-P150 allows you to shoot in two positions:
the document position is for shooting material on the
stage, the flip-up position is for shooting material on a
wall by tilting the camera upward through 90 degrees
manually.
Move the cover manually to adjust the camera to the
document position or the flip-up position to meet your
needs.
Flip-up position
Document position
Adjusting the arm lights
Adjust the angle of the arm lights depending on the
object.
If the light supporting arms loosen
If the arms will not stay upright, the screw in the base
may be loose. After turning off the POWER switch,
tighten the screw as shown below.
The arm cannot stand upright.
Document position
Cover
Flip-up position
Opening in the base for
adjusting the light
supporting arm
Tighten the screw inside
slightly, but not excessively.
Cross-headed screwdriver
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Collapsing the Unit
Follow the instructions below to collapse the VIDP150 for transportation or convenience.
1 Press the HOME button to set the camera angle to
the preset position (page 20). When the camera is
in the flip-up position, move the cover manually to
the document position.
HOME
2 Turn off the POWER.
4 Carefully fold down the camera stand toward the
operation panel side until it locks.
Camera stand
Cautions
•Lay the unit down flat. Do not try to stand it on its
rear or sides. Doing so may cause the unit to fall
resulting in damage or personal injury.
•Do not try to pick up this unit by the camera stand.
This may cause the unit to malfunction, and may
cause you injury.
POWER switch
3 Fold both arm lights down onto the base.
Arm lights
NOT this way
NOT this way
NOT this way
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Operations
This section explains two things: the basic operation
for displaying normal materials and the advanced
operation for displaying special materials such as film
negatives.
Basic Operation
Turning on the power (POWER switch)
Press the POWER switch to turn on the power. The
VID-P150 automatically sets the camera to the home
position, turns on the arm lights, adjusts the focus, iris
(brightness), and white balance. While adjusting the
settings, the CAMERA indicator flashes for about 6
seconds and you cannot operate the ZOOM, FOCUS,
IRIS or W.BALANCE buttons. When the VID-P150
finishes adjusting the settings, the CAMERA indicator
light stays on and now you can use this unit.
The only things left to do are to adjust the camera
angle and to zoom the image on the screen to display a
normal document.
Changing the camera direction
Adjusting the camera angle
(CAMERA ANGLE buttons)
To change the camera angle, press the CAMERA
ANGLE buttons on the operation panel or on the
remote commander. The camera angle can be set to
either 8 or 4 directions using the BIT switch setting on
the rear panel (page 22). You can set camera direction
for forward or backward shooting.
T
W
CAMERA ANGLE
Camera angle direction
8 directions: 4¢
4 directions: 4
CAMERA ANGLE buttons
On the operation panel
On the remote commander
CAMERA ANGLE
buttons
The VID-P150 allows you to shoot in two positions:
the document position is for shooting material on the
stage, the flip-up position is for shooting material on a
wall by tilting the camera upward through 90 degrees
manually. At each position, you can move the camera
from left to right, or up and down using the power
scroll function. This allows you to shoot and display
the audience, students, or even yourself. To shoot an
object in the flip-up angle and far away from the VIDP150 itself, remove the close-up lens.
To remove the close-up lens
Close-up lens
Revolve.
Replace the close-up lens after operation.
On the remote commander, press the two buttons side
by side to move in the desired diagonal direction
(¢direction).
Note
When the camera angle does not move diagonally or
the camera moves backward, check the BIT switch
setting on the rear panel (page 22).
• CAMERA ANGLE is set to OFF (4-WAY).
n Set to ON (8-WAY).
• CAMERA DIRECTION is set to OFF (REV).
n Set to ON (STD).
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To replace camera angle
Press the HOME button on the operation panel or on
the remote commander.
The HOME button is for both document and flip-up
position (page 20).
Camera position display LED
When shooting on the stage, DOCUMENT lights.
Tilting the camera upward through 90 degrees
manually causes FLIP-UP to light.
HOME button
T
W
HOME
Camera angle range
Camera angle can be changed in two positions.
For quick movement, move the camera manually.
Document position
Flip-up position
Automatic operation range
FLIP-UP
DOCUMENT
Note
Turn off automatic operation when operating this unit
manually. Moving or stopping the camera by hand in
automatic operation may cause malfunctions.
Zooming the image on the screen
(ZOOM buttons)
To zoom into or out from the image on the screen, use
the ZOOM buttons on the operation panel or on the
remote commander.
To zoom out from the image for panoramic long shots,
press the W (wide-angle) button. To zoom into the
image for close-ups, press the T (telephoto) button.
The VID-P150 offers two levels of speed zooming.
Press the button firmly for high speed zooming and
softly for slower zooming on the operation panel.
On the remote commander, press and hold the ZOOM
buttons for high speed zoom.
Manual operation range
ZOOM
T
W
ZOOM buttons
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Operations
Switching the lighting (LIGHTING button)
The arm lights turn on automatically when the power
is switched on. Each time you press the LIGHTING
button, the lighting changes as follows.
The arm light turns on.
m
µ
The back light turns on.
µ
All the lights tuns off.
When shooting and displaying transparencies such as
transparent sheets, slides and film positive, press the
LIGHTING button to switch the light from the arm
lights to the back light.
When you press the LIGHTING button repeatedly,
wait 1 second before you press the LIGHTING button
again.
Arm lights
To output the video signal from the VID-P150
camera and the audio signal from the
microphone connected to the MIC connector
Press the CAMERA button. The video signal from the
camera of the VID-P150 and the audio signal from the
microphone connected to the MIC connector are
automatically output.
When turned on, the video signal from the camera is
automatically output.
To output a signal from the video equipment
connected to the VID-P150
Press the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 button.
The VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel are
interlocked to the VIDEO buttons, the VIDEO IN 1
connector to the VIDEO 1 button and the VIDEO IN 2
connector to the VIDEO 2 button.
When the microphone is connected, this unit outputs
sound by mixing the audio signal from the AUDIO IN
connectors with the audio signal from the microphone.
When you want to switch the video signal from the
input connectors to the camera, press the CAMERA
button.
LIGHTING button
Back light
Selecting the signals to output
(VIDEO OUT buttons)
The VIDEO OUT buttons on the operation panel
allow you to switch the pictures shot with this unit to
those from the connected video equipment and vice
versa.
VIDEO OUT
CAMERA
VIDEO 2VIDEO 1
Note
When you connect video equipment to both the S
VIDEO IN 1 connector and the VIDEO IN 1 connector
on the rear panel, the video signal from the S VIDEO
IN 1 connector is automatically output. It is the same
when you connect both the VIDEO IN 2 and S VIDEO
IN 2 connectors.
Adjusting the microphone level
(VOL control)
Use the VOL control on the front of the VID-P150 to
adjust the level of the microphone connected to the
MIC connector. Turn it to the right to increase the
volume. Turn it to the left to decrease the volume.
MIC
VOL control
Microphone
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Advanced Operation
Adjusting the image to your taste
The VID-P150 automatically adjusts the focus, iris and
white balance when you turn on the power and set the
material to be displayed in the middle of the screen.
You can also adjust them yourself manually as you
wish.
Presetting the pattern memory
(PATTERN MEMORY buttons)
The PATTERN MEMORY buttons on the operation
panel or on the remote commander allow you to preset
four pattern settings, two for document position and
two for flip-up position. The pattern memory function
memorizes the camera angle, zoom, focus, iris, white
balance, lighting and effect (black & white, negative)
settings. Once you have preset the pattern memory for
an object you use often, you can recall the pattern
memory by pressing the button you preset.
1 Adjust the camera angle, zoom, focus, iris, white
balance, lighting and effect (black & white,
negative) settings.
When the setting has not been properly memorized
If the PATTERN MEMORY SET indicator does not
light for about 2 seconds, or a beep does not sound
when using the remote commander, the setting may
not have been properly memorized. In this case, repeat
steps 1 to 3.
To recall the setting you preset
To recall the document position setting, set the camera
manually to document position, to recall the flip-up
position setting, set the camera manually to flip-up
position, then press the PATTERN MEMORY 1 or 2
button.
Notes
• If you set the PATTERN MEMORY setting when the
camera is in the flip-up position and the camera angle
is out of the automatic operation range, the camera
angle is set to the widest angle possible in the
automatic operation range (100°) (page 17).
•When you recall the pattern memory setting, the
position may not be exactly the same as it was set.
Adjust the camera angle if necessary.
•When you turn on the power, or the pattern memory
has not been set, the PATTERN MEMORY 1 or 2 is
the factory setting except the home position setting.
•The setting you preset will be reset when you turn off
the power.
2 Press the PATTERN MEMORY SET button.
3 Press the PATTERN MEMORY 1 or 2 button
while the PATTERN MEMORY SET indicator is
flashing fast (for about 5 seconds).
The PATTERN MEMORY SET indicator lights
for about 2 seconds and then turns off. When
using the remote commander, a beep sounds.
PATTERN
T
W
PATTERN MEMORY
12SET
MEMORY
buttons
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Operations
Returning to the home position
(HOME button)
Press the HOME button on the operation panel or on
the remote commander. The camera angle and zoom
revert to the preset angle and focus becomes
automatic. The HOME button is for both document
and flip-up positions.
HOME button
T
SET
HOME
Changing the home position setting
You can change the camera angle and zoom for the
position you want to set. While pressing the SET
button on the operation panel, press the HOME button
for 5 seconds. When the setting is finished, a beep
sounds. Only camera angle and zoom can be set by the
HOME button. The home position setting is retained
even when you turn off the POWER.
Notes
• The home position (camera angle and zoom) is the
same for both document and flip-up position. When
you change the home position setting in the document
position, the home position setting in the flip-up
position is also changed.
• You can not change the home position setting on the
remote commander.
W
If you move the camera angle while the focus is
locked, it will become out of focus. In this situation,
set the focus to automatic.
FOCUS
NEAR FARAUTO
To go back to automatic focus
Press the AUTO button to light the AUTO indicator.
Adjusting the iris (Brightness) manually
(IRIS buttons)
Use the IRIS buttons on the operation panel to adjust
the iris (brightness). To increase the brightness, press
the OPEN button. To decrease the brightness, press the
CLOSE button. Adjust the iris manually when you
want to display:
•an object which reflects light strongly and the picture
looks whitish,
•a pale-colored film negative, or
•the contrast strongly.
Adjusting the focus manually
(FOCUS buttons)
Use the FOCUS buttons on the operation panel to
adjust the focus. You can also adjust the focus for a
three-dimensional object by using the NEAR and FAR
buttons. Adjust the focus manually when you display:
•a material that includes small type or fine patterns
which are difficult to focus,
•a material of low contrast, or
•a three-dimensional object.
You can lock the focus when the focus is adjusted
automatically. Press the FAR or NEAR button once to
lock the focus.
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IRIS
CLOSE OPENAUTO
To go back to automatic iris
Press the AUTO button to light the AUTO indicator.
Locking the white balance setting
(W.BALANCE buttons)
The VID-P150 automatically adjusts the white
balance. You can lock the white balance setting when
the object color is not displayed naturally. This is
useful when you display:
•a monochromatic material (including film negatives)
or background, or
•a pale colored material.
To lock the white balance setting, press the ONE
PUSH button. The white balance setting which adjusts
immediately before you pressed the button is held.
In the ONE PUSH mode, it locks the last automatic
white balance setting and maintains it even when the
lighting conditions change. This allows the color of the
material to be displayed naturally.
W.BALANCE
ONE PUSHAUTO
To go back to automatic white balance
Press the AUTO button to light the AUTO indicator
when you change the object to be shot or the color of
the material is not displayed naturally in the ONE
PUSH mode. The VID-P150 unlock the white balance
setting and adjust the white balance automatically.
Displaying film negatives
(EFFECT buttons)
Arm lights
EFFECT
B&W NEGA
Back light
To display a normal material on the screen
Press the NEGA button when the NEGA indicator is
lit. The NEGA indicator turns off and the arm lights
turn on.
Setting the screen in monochrome mode
(EFFECT buttons)
To set the screen in monochrome, press the B&W
button. The B&W indicator lights to indicate that the
screen is now set to monochrome. We recommend that
you set the screen to monochrome when you display:
•a black and white material such as a black and white
document or a black and white film, or
•a material which includes small type such as a
newspaper and fine patterns.
EFFECT
B&W NEGA
The VID-P150 is automatically set to display normal
materials on the screen when you turn it on. Press the
NEGA button on the operation panel to display the
film negatives. The NEGA indicator above the button
lights, and the arm lights go off and the back light
comes on. The VID-P150 begins to display the
reverse picture of the film negatives.
To display film negatives more naturally, see also
“Locking the white balance setting (W.BALANCE
buttons)”.
To set the screen in color
Press the B&W button again. The B&W indicator
turns off and the screen is set to the normal color.
Note
When you shoot and display a finite pattern such as a
column of newsprint, it is recommended to set the
screen to monochrome and connect a monitor via the S
VIDEO OUT connector.
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