WolfVision VZ-5D User Manual

Built-in camera system: 1 CCD unit – 1/3" interline transfer
Effective pixels: PAL models: 752x582 / NTSC models: 768x494
Horizontal resolution: > 470 TV lines
Iris: automatic
Autofocus: dynamic high speed, on/off switch
White balance: automatic
Optics (5,4 – 64,8mm, f=1,8~2,7):

24x zoom (12x optical + 2x digital)
Depth of focus
(depth of field):

14mm (0,6") on smallest picture, size: 16x12mm (0,6"x0,5")

18mm (0,7") on small picture, size: 42x33mm (1,7"x1,3")

200mm (8") on largest picture, size: 360x270mm (14,4"x10,8")
Camera control panel: functions: zoom in, zoom out, autofocus on/off
Power and light controls: power on/off, light on/off or light on lightbox
Power-on preset: autofocus on, autoiris on, pick-up size: 210x140mm
Light source: high frequency fluorescent lamp
Light system: light either on working surface or in front of the unit, no blinding of

audience or speaker, very low stray light
Objects on working surface
(length x width):

min.: 16x12mm (0,6"x0,5"),

max:360x270mm (14,4"x10,8")
Objects on working surface (height): up to 370mm (15") in wide position - 110mm (4,4") in tele position
Objects in a room: length, width, and height to infinity
Y/C (S-video) output:

4-pin connector, Y-signal: 1 Vpp 75Ω, C-signal: 0,3 Vpp 75Ω

Composite video output:

RCA-connector, VBS 1,0 Vpp 75Ω
12 V DC output: for external lightbox or LCD-monitor
Power consumption: max. 25 VA
Power source: 12 V DC
Made in: Austria (European Community)
Weight: Visualizer: 4,6kg (10lbs ), Power pack: 0,7kg (1,1l bs)

Accessories (Scope of supply):

Mains power pack: 90 – 240 V AC / 12 V DC, 1,5 A
Carrying case (Soft case) included (standard edition)
Other supplied accessories: Y/C (S-video) cable, instructi ons

Specifications and availability subject to change

Technical data:

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VZ-5D

235mm (9.2")

485 mm (19")

405 mm (15.9")

CONTACTS:

Manufacturer: Wolf Vision GmbH, Vlbg. Wirtschaftspark, A-6840 Götzis / AUSTRIA, Tel. ++43-5523-52250,
Fax. ++43-5523-52249, E-Mail: [e-mail]
American distribution: Wolf Vision Inc., 655 Sky Way, Suite 119, San Carlos, CA 94070 / USA
Tel. [phone] and 1-800-356WOLF, Fax: [phone], E-Mail: [e-mail]

Asian representation: WolfVision Rep office, 27 Woodlands Ind. Park E1, #01-04 Hiang Kie Ind. Bldg. IV,
Singapore 757718 / Tel. ++65 - 366 9288, Fax: ++65 - 366 9280, E-mail: [e-mail]

(5.9")

150 mm

580 mm (22.9")

260 mm (10.2")

121 mm

405 mm (15.9")

150mm (5.9")

113 mm (4.5")

310 mm (12.2")

Changing the lamp of the
Visualizer:

(4.8")

1. Remove the power cord of
the Visualizer.

2. Remove lamp housing glass.
(1 Screw)

3. Remove the safety clip

4. Change the lamp.
CAUTION: Hot when used!

Lamp type: Osram Dulux S/E
9W/21 or equivalent

Internet Homepage: http://www.wolfvision.com, Technical support by E-mail: [e-mail]

Made in: Austria (EC) Printed in Austria November 2001

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING!

Risk of electric

shock - Dangerous

voltage inside

This product is built according to Directive EMC and to Directive electrical equipment.
Proofments according to UL 1950. CSA - C 22.2 No. 950-95

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

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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

FCC

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.

English

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not open the unit.
No userserviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personal only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture

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1 Video camera head
2 Light
3 Connectors (on the back, see below)
4 Working surface
5 Power on/off key
6 Light key
7 Close up lens for camera
8 Pull ring
9 Auto focus on/off key

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(a light above this key shows
that the auto focus is on)
10 Zoom keys

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Connectors (3):

12 Composite video output (VBS)
13 Y/C (S-video) output
14 DC input (12 V)
15 DC output for lightbox

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LIGHT

POWER

Y/CVIDEO

1515

1414

1313

1212

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 (A5), Autofocus on, Autoiris on, Image on

Autofocus

When switching on the unit the
autofocus is automatically switched
on too. The correct focus is
continuously adjusted at a very high
speed. The green light beside the
autofocus on/off switch (9) indicates
if the autofocus is on.

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Please note that objects with very
low contrast (like a blank sheet of
paper) are difficult to focus. If the
autofocus does not work just move
the object slightly.

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For special applications the autofocus
can also be switched off using the
on/off switch (9).

Manual focusing

1. Place an object at the level you wish to focus
The autofocus is now focusing the object.

2. Switch off the autofocus with the on/off switch (9).
The focus remains unchanged from now on.

WolfVision Lightboxes (optional)

Connect the power cord to the Lightbox
connector (15) on the back side of the
Visualizer. The light switch (6) of the Visualizer
can now be used to switch between the light
of the Visualizer and the light of the Lightbox.

Other Lightboxes

In order to prevent reflections the light of
the Visualizer always has to be switched
off when working with lightboxes.

Setting up

1. Pull the arm upwards using the special pull ring (8)

2. Turn the video camera head (1) and point it at the working surface

3. Connect the power adaptor to the DC-input (14).

4. Connect a TV-monitor, a video projector or a video recorder to
the video output (12) or the Y/C-output (13)

Please note:

The picture quality is much better if you use the Y/C
(S-video) output (13) rather then the composite video output

(12). Especially with typed material in black and white.
When using the composite video output please make sure that
a dedicated video cable (75 with RCA plugs is used, and

Ω)

not an audio cable with RCA plugs !!!

5. Switch on the Visualizer with the power switch (5)

Digital Zoom (Additional feature of the model VZ-5D)

All portable Visualizers have an optical 12 x zoom lens. In addition the VZ-7D and the
VZ-5D have a 2x digital zoom extension, which increases the overall zoom range to 24 x
zoom. The smallest pickup size on the working surface without (!) digital zoom is
23 x 31mm (0.9"x1.2"). When you zoom in further the digital zoom is automatically
activated and the smallest pickup size is 12x16mm (0.5"x0.6").
However please be aware that when the digital zoom is used the resolution of the
picture is not as good as before.

Automatic white balance

When the Visualizer is switched on it works with a precise automatic white balance. Please
note that immediately after the unit is switched on, the white balance adjustment may not be
100% correct. In this case just move any object in the picture. From this moment on it works
perfect.

Shooting area on
the working surface

to infinity

Eliminating reflections

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In order to eliminate reflections
(on high gloss photographs etc.)
just turn the light backwards
slightly.

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Please note that reflections can
also be caused by the room light.

Shooting area outside
of the working surface

Turning the light backwards

In order to enable recordings
with illumination outside of the
working surface, the light of the
Visualizer can be horizontally
turned an angle of up to 250°.

Close-up adaptor lens

For shooting an object outside the working surface, in
a further distance to the unit, the close up lens (7) has
to be removed. In this case just pull the lens away from
the main optic of the camera until it reaches the locked
position. It is impossible to remove the lens completely
from the unit, thus it can not get lost. Before turning
back the camera into the standard working position
push the close up lens back in.

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