WolfVision VZ-8light3, VZ-8plus3 Instructions Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

VZ-8light³ / VZ-8plus³

ENGLISH / DEUTSCH

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Precautions

ENGLISH

WARNING!

Risk of electric shock

Dangerous voltage inside

Please observe the following:

Use this Visualizer only with the correct voltage as shown on the type label ! Do not expose the Visualizer to heat or moisture ! Protect the Visualizer from excessive shocks ! Make sure that sufficient air circulation for cooling the Visualizer is possible! If there is any abnormality (abnormal noise, smell, smoke etc.) disconnect the Visualizer from

mains immediately and contact your Visualizer dealer! Do not use a damaged power supply / power cord. This may cause short circuits or electrical

shocks! To prevent danger, do not modify the Visualizer or operate without the cover panel firmly in

place! Do not expose the Visualizer to water, metallic objects or any flammable material. 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

monitor image distortion or damage to the CCD camera. Do not pull the plug from the power socket with wet hands! If the Visualizer is not used for a long time, disconnect it from mains! The external power supply has to be approved by CSA or UL in accordance to CSA 22.2-60950

or UL 1950. The outputs have to be LPS (limited power source) rated!

Precautions for laser pointer on the remote control:

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

FDA accession number: 9912688-00 This device complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11

Technical data:

λ=635 - 680nm P<1mW Θ 2mrad

This label will be found on the underneath of the remote control.

The laser beam exits the remote control through the smaller (left) opening on the front.

Approval

Marks on the unit:

Tested to complywith

FCC standards for

home or office use

9902476

FCC information:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.

Information to user:

The user manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This product is built according to Directive EMC and to Directive electrical equipment. Inspections, tests and evaluation are according to UL 60950. CSA 22.22-60950 Inspections, tests and evaluation are according to the CB-Scheme Inspections, tests and evaluation are according to the PCT-Scheme

Worldwide Patents

US 7,035,011 TW I 226969 KR 0576806 and others RU 2265284

WolfVision Holding AG, Austria. No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, without

prior written permission from WolfVision. Except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes.

In the interest of continuing product improvement, WolfVision reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without notice.

Disclaimer: WolfVision shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions.

The units are "MADE IN EU/AUSTRIA”

Printed in Austria, July 2010

#12

#13

#10

#14

Connectors (#1)

#11

#15 #19#18

#1 Connectors

(on the back as shown below)

#2 Power and light on/off key (see page 4) #3 Camera keys, zoom wheel (see page 4) #4 IR-remote control VZ-8plus³ only

(see page 5)

#5 IR-receiver VZ-8plus³ only

(2 receivers on camera head and 1 on base)

#6 Pull pad to lift the arm up/down (see page 6) #7 Power indication LED #8 Camera head (see pages 4, 6 and 7) #9 Light (see pages 4, 6 and 7)

#10 Working surface (see page 6)

#11 Close up lens for camera (see page 7)

#12 Slide drawer VZ-8plus³ only

(see page 7)

#13 Slot for Kensington lock®

(on the back)

#14 Alternative Antitheft security

(found underneath the unit as shown on page 10)

#16

#17#13 #21

#20

#22 #23

#13 Slot for Kensington lock® (see page 10) #15 External input for computers (see page 10) #16 DVI output (see pages 10-11) #17 RGB output (see page 10) #18 PAL/NTSC Y/C (S-Video) output VZ-8plus³ only (see page 12) #19 PAL/NTSC composite VIDEO output VZ-8plus³ only (see page 12) #20 USB port (see page 12) #21 RS-232 serial control input (see page 12) #22 Power connection 12V #23 DC-output for lightbox (see page 6)

Keys on the Visualizer Base

#24 POWER key

Switches the unit on and off. When switching the unit on

#24

the Visualizer automatically runs power-on preset.

#25 LIGHT key

Switches the top light on and off.

#25

WHITE

If a separate optional WolfVision light box is connected, the LIGHT switch toggles between top light, external WolfVision light box and light off. The LIGHT key also works as ONE PUSH WHITE BALANCE key if pressed for 2 seconds (see page 8).

Camera Head

One of the great features of WolfVision's Portable Visualizers is that only the most necessary keys are on the unit itself. Therefore anyone can use it without instructions. For more experienced users there are some additional functions on the remote control of the VZ-8plus³. Nearly all functions on the remote control can also be controlled through the keys on the camera head:

#26 ZOOM WHEEL / menu: scroll wheel

Turn the wheel down to zoom in (TELE), and up to zoom out (WIDE). The more you turn the ZOOM WHEEL, the faster the zooming works. Using the ZOOM keys (wheel) also switches auto iris on again.

When on-screen menu is activated, it works as scroll wheel for navigating through the on-screen menu.

#27 Manual FOCUS keys / menu: select keys

When the Manual FOCUS keys are pressed the

AUTO

FREEZE

EXTERN

Visualizer switches off the autofocus function. Using the AF-key switches the autofocus function on again.

When on-screen menu is activated, it functions as select keys.

#28 AUTO FOCUS (AF) key / menu: help key

Switches the auto focus on and off. The AF light indicates if the AF is switched on. When onscreen menu is activated, it functions as Help key. Pressing this key for 2 seconds resets the selected menu item.

#29 FREEZE key / PRESET 1 key

Freezes the current image. The FREEZE light indicates if the FREEZE-mode is activated. By pressing the FREEZE key for 2 seconds, preset 1 will be recalled. (see page 8).

#30 EXTERN key / MENU key

Switches between Visualizer image and external input (for more details - see page 10). The EXTERN light indicates that a signal from the external input is shown.

Pressing this key for 1 second activates the on-screen menu (see page 13).

ZOOM

MAN

FOCUS

#26

< >

#27

#28

HELP

#29

PRESET 1

#30

Infrared Remote Control VZ-8plus³ only

#31 ZOOM keys

The ZOOM keys work like the ZOOM WHEEL on the camera

#31

head of the Visualizer. Using the ZOOM keys (wheel) also

PRESETS

2 3

ALL

LASER

#36

#39

MEMORY

#32

switches auto iris on again.

#32 LASER POINTER key

Important: Do not stare directly into the beam. This is hazardous for your eyes!

#33 PRESET keys (programmable settings)

For storing a preset, press one of the PRESET keys for more than 2 seconds. For recalling a preset, press the PRESET key quickly (see page 8).

#34 IMAGE TURN mode key

For picking up vertical (portrait) pages with higher resolution (see page 9).

#35

TELE

#33

FREEZE

#38

LIGHT

WHITE

#35 LIGHT key

#42

#44

EXTERN

HELP

POWER

Switches the light on and off.

#36 AUTO FOCUS (AF) key

Switches the auto focus on and off.

#37 Manual FOCUS keys

When the FOCUS keys are pressed the Visualizer switches off the autofocus function. The next time the AF-key is pressed, autofocus is switched on again.

#38 FREEZE key

Freezes the current image. The FREEZE light indicates if the FREEZE-mode is activated.

#39 ALL key

For displaying all 9 pictures of the memory as split image (see page 9).

#40 Manual IRIS keys (brightness adjustment)

When the IRIS keys are pressed, the Visualizer switches off the Auto iris function. The next time the ZOOM keys/wheel are used the auto iris is switched on again.

For specialists: The overall iris level can be changed in the on-screen menu (see page 13).

#41 SELECT keys (double function of MEMORY keys 2, 4, 6 and 8)

For navigating through the on-screen menu (see page 13).

#42 HELP/RESET key for on-screen menu (double function of MEMORY key 5)

While you are in the on-screen menu you can activate the on-screen help by pressing the number 5 key. Pressing this key for 2 seconds resets the selected menu item (see page 13).

#43 MEMORY keys 1 - 9

For saving and recalling pictures (see page 9).

#44 EXTERN key / MENU key

This switches between Visualizer image and external input (see page 10). Pressing this key for 1 second activates the on-screen menu (see page 13).

#45 POWER key

Pressing this key switches the unit on and off. When switching on the unit, the Visualizer runs the power-on preset.

WIDE

IMAGE TURN

FOCUS

IRIS

#41

#43

#45

#31

#34

#37

#40

Setting Up the Visualizer

1. Connect the power pack to the power-input (#22).

2. Connect your display device (projector, monitor, video conferencing unit etc.) to the appropriate output of the Visualizer (#16, #17, #18, #19 or #20).

IMPORTANT:

For choosing the right output please read the detailed description on page 11!

3. Pull the arm upwards by using the pull pad (#6).

4. Turn the camera head to working position.

5. Switch on the Visualizer with the power key.

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.

Working Surface

The working surface of the Visualizer (#10) has a special crystalline white color, which is especially designed for perfect reproduction of transparencies. In the following cases, an optional lightbox is recommended:

- If the transparency is very dark

- If the transparency is very wavy and causes reflections

- If the room light causes reflections on a transparency

External WolfVision Lightboxes (optional)

Connect the power cord of the WolfVision lightbox to the lightbox connector (#23) on the back of the Visualizer. The LIGHT key (#25) of the Visualizer can now be used to switch between the light of the Visualizer and the light of the WolfVision lightbox.

When using a lightbox with a separate power supply be sure that the light of the Visualizer is switched off to prevent reflections.

Shooting Area on the Working Surface

Eliminating reflections

In order to eliminate reflections (on high gloss photographs etc.) just move the recorded object or document and rotate the camera head to center the desired pick-up area. It is also possible to turn the camera arm with the light up or down wards and rotate the camera head to the center of the desired pick-up area to eliminate reflections.

Please note that reflections can also be caused by general room lighting conditions.

Shooting Area Outside of the Working Surface

Close-up adaptor lens

For shooting an object outside of the working surface, the close up lens (#5) has to be removed. In this case just hinge the lens away from the camera head. It is impossible to remove the lens completely from the unit and therefore can not get lost. When using the Visualizer to again record on the working surface, put the close up lens back to its original position.

up to 45mm distance from

∞

Turning the camera arm downwards or upwards

In order to enable recordings with illumination outside of the working surface, the camera arm and also the light of the Visualizer can be turned vertically.

close-up lens to the object

Image Flip

By turning the camera head to record in front of the Visualizer, the image will be automatically turned 180 degrees (”image flip”). This feature is very useful for recording the face of the presenter or objects hanging on the wall behind the unit.

Slide Drawer VZ-8plus³ only

First make sure that you remove any object from the working surface (very important!). Then insert a slide in the slide drawer. The camera automatically recognizes the slide and focuses on it. In case the slide is out of focus:

- Make sure that the slide is firmly in place

- Make sure that the ZOOM is not in the maximum tele position (=smallest picture). Use the ZOOM-keys/wheel (#26 or #31).

Slide

Autofocus

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

For special applications the autofocus can also be switched off using the on/off switch (#28 or #36). The autofocus is also switched off when the manual FOCUS keys (#27 or #37) are used.

Digital Zoom

Please note that the Visualizer has an optical 12x zoom. The digital 2x zoom increases the overall zoom range to a 24x zoom. The smallest pickup size on the working surface without digital zoom is 23 x 31mm (0.91" x 1.22"). When you zoom in further the digital zoom is automatically activated and the smallest pickup size is 12 x 16mm (0.48" x 0.62"). However please be aware that when the digital zoom is used, the resolution of the picture is not as high as before. The default setting displays a message on-screen when you are in the digital zoom mode. Still pictures in the memory can also be digitally zoomed.

You can change the behavior of the Visualizer in the digital zoom mode in the on-screen menu (see page 13).

White Balance

Correct white balance adjustment is important for exact color reproduction. "Auto Tracking" is the default white balance setting when the Visualizer is shipped. This means that the white balance is continuously adjusted automatically. For an exact white balance, 10% of the recorded image should be white (measurement area is in the center of the image). For a precisely fixed white balance adjustment use the "One Push" white balance. This can be done by completely zooming in on a white sheet of paper on the working surface and pressing the LIGHT key (#25) for 2 seconds. When the white balance is stored, an on-screen message appears. Setting a "One Push" white balance switches off the "Auto Tracking" mode (when the unit is switched off and on again the "Auto Tracking" mode will be reactivated). When the lighting conditions change (e.g. light box, sunlight or different room light) the white balance should be readjusted!

For specialists: The Visualizer can be switched between "Auto Tracking", "One Push" and "Manual" white balance mode in the on-screen menu (see page 13) If you work with negative transparencies and a light box, use a blank (black in the image) piece of the negative film for white balance adjustment! The “One Push” white balance will be separately adjusted and stored for top light and external light box (if available).

Preset Function

The Visualizer offers the possibility to store the current settings as a preset and recall them by just pressing the respective PRESET key (#33) on the remote control.

The Preset 1 can be recalled by pressing the FREEZE key (#29) on the camera head for 2 seconds.

For storing a reset adjust y function as required and then PRESET key

on the remote control or more will p

reset is stored.

The presets can also be stored in the on-screen menu.

As mentioned above, when presets are stored all current settings like zoom, focus, iris etc. are also stored. Contrary to this, a user also has the opportunity to assign only specific functions such as "Negative", "Negative/Blue", "Black/White" etc. to a PRESET key in the on-screen menu of the Visualizer (see page 13).

p : an press any one of the s

for 2 seconds . An on-screen message inform you when the

Image Memory for 9 images VZ-8plus³ only

You can store 9 images and recall them by just pressing one of the numerical keys (#43) on the infrared remote control:

Storing an image: Press one of the MEMORY keys (#43) for 2 seconds or more Recalling an image: Press one of the MEMORY keys (#43)

Split image of 9 picture memory

By pressing the "All" key (#39) a split image with all 9 pictures of the memory can be displayed. When pressing the ALL key (#39) for 4 seconds, a menu appears on the screen asking if you would like to erase all stored pictures (black picture) or if you would like to fill the memory with “snapshots”. When choosing “snapshot” the Visualizer stores a new image every second until all 9 memory locations are full. The VZ-8plus³ is equipped with a memory backup battery. If the power supply has been disconnected any pictures in the memory will be stored for up to 4 weeks.

The functional settings of memory erasing can be changed in the on-screen menu.

quickly

Image Turn Mode (for a higher resolution) VZ-8plus³ only

Working surface:

Normal mode:

Only 50% of the

pixels are used to

pick up the document

Image turn mode: 90% of the pixels

are used to pick

up the document

Output picture:

Picking up a complete vertical (portrait) document or A4 page has always been a critical issue for a Visualizer because the image always picked up in a horizontal (landscape) format. The camera could only use 50% of its pixels to pick up a vertical (portrait) page. WolfVision's

"Image turn" mode solves this problem.

was

Just place your document (or other vertical object)

zoom in on it completely, so that approx. 90% of the pixels of the built-in camera are used to pick up the document, then press the IMAGE TURN key (#34). The Visualizer turns the picture electronically 90 and outputs correctly with a much higher resolution than in normal mode. The left and right margins will be black.

on the working surface horizontally and

Text Enhancement

For improving the readability of text, sketches or x-rays, the text mode can be activated by pressing the programmed PRESET-key (#33). This mode enhances the contrast of the picture. Please note that the colors are now darker than usual. To switch off the text enhancement mode, press the programmed PRESET-key again. When the text enhancement mode is in use, the message "TEXT" is permanently displayed on the output.

This should remind the user to switch off the text mode when it is no longer required. It should also prevent users trying to correct dark colors by opening the iris, resulting in a poorly adjusted picture.

Anti-theft device 1: T-bar lock

The Visualizer can be fixed with a , so that it can

security cable T-bar lock (Kensington Lock)

not be stolen. Follow the instructions from the cable lock manual.

Anti-theft device 2: table lock bolt

Please note that the usable depth of thread is 8mm, do not screw in more than this.

table

(sectional view)

156

[6 /

115

[4 /2"]

washer 6.4/17x3

washer 6.4/12x1.6

screw M6

The Visualizer can also be fixed onto a table with the supplied table lock bolt in order to minimize the risk of theft. The thread to fix the bolt is on the bottom of the unit. Supplied accessories for anti-theft device (part number):

Socket head cap wrench 5mm (101684) Screw DIN 912, M6x35 Zn (101689) Screw DIN 912, M6x50 Zn (101690) Washer DIN 125A 6.4/12x1.6 (101691) Washer DIN 7349 6.4/17x3 (101692) Assembly instructions VZ-8³ (101693)

EXTERNAL INPUT - EXTERN

A computer can be connected to the External RGB input (#15) of the Visualizer. With the EXTERN switch (#30 or #44) a user can switch between the Visualizer image and the image

of the external input to be displayed to the audience. The signal from the computer is only looped through the Visualizer and is not processed in any way. In order to avoid that your projector or monitor adjusts itself when switching, it is recommended that you set the output of the computer to the same signal format and vertical frequency as the Visualizer.

Please note that the image from the External RGB input (#15) can be displayed on the RGB output (#17) only.

DVI PORT

Pin 8

Pin 1 Pin 9 Pin 17

Pin 24

1 - T.M.D.S. Data2- 9 - T.M.D.S. Data1- 17 - T.M.D.S. Data02 - T.M.D.S. Data2+ 10 - T.M.D.S. Data1+ 18 - T.M.D.S. Data0+ 3 - T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield 11 - T.M.D.S. Data1/3 Shield 18 - T.M.D.S. Data0+ 4 - T.M.D.S. Data4- (*) 12 - T.M.D.S. Data3- (*) 19 - T.M.D.S. Data0/5 Shield 5 - T.M.D.S. Data4+(*) 13 - T.M.D.S. Data3+ (*) 20 - T.M.D.S. Data5- (*) 6 - DDC Clock 14 - +5V Power 21 - T.M.D.S. Data5+ (*) 7 - DDC Data 15 - Ground (return for +5V, 22 - T.M.D.S. Clock+ 8 - Analog Vertical Sync (**) HSync and Vsync) 23 - T.M.D.S. Clock-

**...not available

16 - Hot Plug Detect 24 - Analog Vertical Sync (**)

*...not used

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