WolfVision VZ-9plus3 Instructions Manual

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VZ-9plus

INSTRUCTIONS

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

INSTRUCTIONS

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ENGLISH / DEUTSCH

VZ-9plus

ENGLISH

Please observe the following:

Risk of electric shock

Dangerous voltage inside

WARNING!

Precautions

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 (ventilation slots on

the lamp housing)! 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 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

FDA accession 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 remote control through the smaller (left) opening on the front.

Technical data:

λ= 635 - 680nm

P< 1mW

Θ 2mrad This label will be found on the

underneath of the remote control.

Technical data:

λ= 635nm P< 1mW cw/cp = 2 - 28ms

This label will be found on the camera arm.

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

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

Marks on the unit:

Approval

Worldwide Patents

Copyright © by WolfVision. All rights reserved. WolfVision, Wofu Vision and are registered trademarks of 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, May 2010

9902476

Tested to complywith

FCC standards for

home or office use

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Components of the Visualizer

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#10

#16

#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)

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)

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#34

#37

#38

#31 #30

#39

#41

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#27

#42

#40

EXTERN

POWER

TELE WIDE

LASER

IRIS

FREEZE

2 3

MEMORY

PRESETS

IMAGE TURN

VIEW

#36

FOCUS

#33 #32

HELP

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

#27 EXTERN key / MENU key

Switches between Visualizer image and external input (for more details - see page 15). Pressing EXTERN key for 2 second activates the on-screen menu (see page 16).

#28 HELP/RESET key for on-screen menu (double function of Memory keys)

While you are in the on-screen menu you can activate the on-screen help by pressing the HELP key. Pressing this key for 2 seconds resets the selected menu item (see page 16).

#29 MENU NAVIGATION keys (MEMORY keys 2, 4, 6 and 8)

For navigating through the on-screen menu (see page 16).

#30 FREEZE key

Freezes the current image (see page 10).

#31 VIEW key

For displaying all pictures of the memory as split image and to start the View mode (see page 11).

#32 AUTO FOCUS (AF) key

Pressing this key activates the Auto Focus (see page 9).

#33 SNAPSHOT key

Pressing this key activates the SNAPSHOT function (see page 11).

#34 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 9).

#35 ZOOM keys

Using the ZOOM keys also switches auto iris on again.

#36 LASER POINTER key

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

#37 IMAGE TURN mode key

For picking up vertical (portrait) pages with higher resolution (see page 12).

#38 Manual FOCUS keys

For focusing the picture (see page 9).

#39 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 are used the auto iris is switched on again (see page 9).

For specialists: The behaviour of the iris can be changed in the on-screen menu.

The overall iris level can be changed in the on-screen menu (see page 16).

#40 MEMORY keys 1 - 9

For saving and recalling pictures (see page 11).

#41 ENTER key (double function of Memory keys)

Same function as the right Navigation key (MEMORY key No. 6) (see page 16).

#42 POWER key

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

If you want to work with more than one Visualizer in the same room, the units should be set to different infrared codes, in order to control them all individually. To change the IRcode, enter the "Misc. Settings" and set the "IR Code" to A, B, C or D (code A is default). To change the IR code on the remote control, simultaneously press PRESET 1, PRESET 2 and ZOOM TELE

ress PRESET 1, PRESET 2 and ZOOM WIDE

on-screen menu, go to

(#34) (#35). Each time this key combination is used, the code switches from A to B, C, D ... A ... in the order given. For resetting the remote control to code A, simultaneously p .

The LED shows the selected code (it flashes one time for code A, two times for code B, three times for code C and four times for code D).

Different IR Codes

Keys on the IR-Remote Control

#13 ZOOM 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.

#43 FREEZE key / menu: select key - left

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

When on-screen menu is activated, it works as select key (see page 16).

#44 PRESET key / menu: select key - right

For storing the preset, press the PRESET key for more than 2 seconds. For recalling the preset, press the PRESET key quickly (see page 9).

When on-screen menu is activated, it works as select key

#45 Manual FOCUS keys / menu: navigation key - up and down

When the Manual FOCUS keys are pressed the Visualizer switches off the autofocus function.

Using the AF-key switches the autofocus function on again

When the on-screen menu is activated, it functions as navigation keys

#46 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 on-screen menu is activated, it functions as Help key. Pressing this key for 2 seconds resets the selected menu item

#47 EXTERN key / menu key

Switches between Visualizer image and external input (for more details - see page 15).

The EXT IN light indicates that a signal from the external input is shown.

Pressing this key for 2 second activates the on-screen menu (see page 16).

(see page 16).

(see page 9).

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page 16).

(see page 9)

(see page 16).

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 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 Visualizer. Nearly all functions on the remote control can also be controlled through the keys on the camera head:

The POWER and the LIGHT keys are capacitive keys, just touch it to switch (keep key area clear).

#4 LIGHT key

Switches the top light on and off. It

(see page 10).

Please note, when activating the slide light field, the Visualizer zooms to slide picture size.

#5 POWER key

Switches the unit on and off. When switching the unit on the Visualizer automatically runs power-on preset.

toggles between top light, light field for slides and light off. In case a external (optional) WolfVision light box is connected, the LIGHT key toggles between top light, external WolfVision light box, light field for slides and light off. The LIGHT key also works as ONE PUSH WHITE BALANCE key if pressed for 2 seconds

#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

The working surface of the Visualizer (#2) 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

Working Surface

Slide

Place the slide onto the built-in light field, turn the camera head until the slide is in the middle of the recorded image and switch on the back 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 zoom and shows the 4:3 and 16:10 pick-up size of the camera.

Additionally the built-in LCD monitor eliminates the need for an extra control monitor. This monitor can show different signals, like “external in”-image, stored-image or life-image (selectable in the on-screen menu - see page 16). The on-screen menu is also visible on this LCD 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)!

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Monitor

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Shooting Area Outside of the Working Surface

Eliminating reflections

In order to eliminate reflections (on high gloss photographs etc.) just turn the light upwards or downwards slightly (default position is horizontal). It is also possible to move the document and rotate the camera head to the center of the desired pick-up area to eliminate reflections. 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-up adaptor lens

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 from the unit and therefore it 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. The camera can be tilted by 290° (110° to the speaker and 180° to the audience).

Turning the light / flexible viewing angle

In order to enable recordings with illumination outside of the working surface, the light of the Visualizer can be turned vertically. 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 and the light to pick up the desired object.

Image Flip

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 the wall behind the unit.

Turntable

The turntable of the Visualizer allows for horizontal pan shots when using 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 work with the unit. When the unit is delivered, the turntable is unlocked (see page 19 to lock the turn table).

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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 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

16).

The Visualizer offers the possibility to store the current settings as a Preset and recall them by just pressing the respective PRESET key (#34) on the remote control. Preset 1 can be controlled with the PRESET key on the camera head (#44).

For storing a reset adjust y function as required and then PRESET key for 2 seconds . An on-screen message inform you when the Preset is stored.

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. to a PRESET key in the onscreen menu of the Visualizer (see page 16).

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or more will

Preset Function

2 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 can be adjusted manually. When using the ZOOM keys (#35) or ZOOM wheel (#13) the auto iris function is switched on again.

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 page 16 and on-screen help.

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 assigned PRESET key . 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 again. When the text enhancement mode is in use, the message "TEXT" is permanetly displayed on the built-in LCD monitor. 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.

(TEXT)

assigned PRESET key (TEXT)

Focusing / 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 (#32 or #46). The autofocus is also switched off when the manual FOCUS keys (#38 or #45) are used.

Correct white balance adjustment is important for an exact color reproduction!

For an exact white balance, at least 10% of the recorded image should be white. For a precise fixed white balance adjustment use the "One Push" white balance. This can be done by pressing the LIGHT key (#4) (or assigned PRESET key) 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).

For specialists: The Visualizer can be switched between "Auto Tracking", "One Push" and "Manual" white balance mode in the on-screen menu (see page 16). If you work with negative transparencies and a light box, use a blank (black in the image) part of the negative film for white balance adjustment! The "one Push" white balance will be separately adjusted and stored for top light, slide box and external light box.

Each time the lighting condition changes, the Visualizer's camera must readjust its white balance, in order to optimize the color reproduction. The lighting condition (color temperature) changes, for example, if changing between the Visualizer's light and an external lightbox (bottom light) or if the room light is turning on or off.

The standard setting of the Visualizer is "Auto Tracking" white balance.

Normally there is no need for a manual white balance adjustment. However, if the colors on the screen still appear to be wrong, the white balance can be adjusted manually (one-push):

Hints to perform a One-Push white balance: Top light:

Zoom in on a white object (i.e. a sheet of paper) until there is only white on the screen and press the

for 2 seconds.

Lightbox with transparencies:

Turn off the light of the Visualizer with the assigned PRESET key and switch on the lightbox. Remove everything from the light box, zoom to the smallest picture size until there is only white on the screen and press the for 2 seconds.

Lightbox with x-rays:

Turn off the light of the Visualizer and switch on the lightbox. Place an x-ray on the light box, zoom out until the whole x-ray is picked up and press the for 2 seconds.

Please note: False colors can also be due to wrong color settings of your projector or monitor. It is recommended to adjust the white balance of the Visualizer at first and if the results are still not satisfactory, the monitor or projector should be checked.

This means that the white balance

is continuously adjusted automatically.

LIGHT key

White Balance Adjustment

The current image can be captured by pressing the FREEZE-key (#30 or #43). The FREEZE LED is illuminated green when the freeze function is activated. The DVI- and RGB outputs of the Visualizer can be set to output different signals. This can be used for a "Live Picture to Freeze Picture Comparison" on two monitors or screens with just one Visualizer. While one monitor or screen displays a "freeze" image that can be used for comparison, another monitor or screen can be used for presenting the live image from the Visualizer.

The settings of the FREEZE function can be changed in the on-screen menu (see page 16).

Freeze / Live to Freeze Comparison (two display devices)

FREEZE

IMPORTANT

You can store 9 images in the internal memory and recall them by just pressing the respective numerical key on the remote control quickly. Storing an image: Press one of the MEMORY keys (#40) for at least 2 seconds Recalling an image: Press one of the MEMORY keys (#40) quickly

When pressing the VIEW key for 4 seconds, a pop-up message appears on the screen asking if you would like to "Erase internal image memory" (grey pictures). Still pictures in the memory can also be digitally zoomed with the zoom keys/wheel.

The functional settings of memory erasing can be changed in the on-screen menu (manually or automatically on every power-on). The built-in memory can be extended by an external USB storage device like an USB stick. Please note, the USB storage device can be connected to the the USB port on the connector panel #20 or on the side of the unit #17, but not on both at the same time.

Image Memory

Built-in Memory (external storage device not connected)

By pressing the SNAPSHOT key the current image is stored in the next free memory. When all 9 memory locations are full, a message appears on the screen "Memory FULL!", "Hold SNAPSHOT to erase oldest". By keeping the SNAPSHOT key pressed for 2 seconds, the memory Overwrite Mode will be activated. The stored pictures can be overwritten by pressing the SNAPSHOTkey quickly. The Memory Overwrite Mode can be deactivated bykeeping the SNAPSHOTkey pressed for 2 seconds or by switching off the unit.

External storage device connected

By pressing the SNAPSHOT key the current image is be stored on the USB device and a message appears on the screen. The stored images are in JPG format and can be edited / viewed on a computer.

All pictures are stored with date and time stamp. The properties of the USB functions can be changed in the on-screen menu (Advanced Settings - USB Stick Settings), like default picture folder (document directory) and the file names ("WV" and consecutively numbered).

Snapshot

Pressing the VIEW key will start the VIEW mode. A split image with 3x3 stored pictures is displayed. Additionally a status line with picture information is displayed on top of the screen.

By pressing the MENU key you can organize directories (set current used directory, create and delete directories), move pictures from one directory to another one, delete pictures, format the connected USB storage device and start the Presentation mode.

To start the Presentation mode, select the „Presentation” line in the VIEW menu. With the automatic presentation mode, all images from the selected folder are shown with a pre-defined changing interval (5s to 100s). In the manual mode, use the arrow keys (MEMORY 4/6) to change to the next/previous image.

Pictures from the internal memory are shown with a red frame and pictures from the USB storage device with a blue frame. To select one of the currently displayed images move the colored frame with the NAVIGATION keys and then select the ENTER key. Still pictures in the memory can also be digitally zoomed with the zoom keys/wheel. To scroll to the previous or next 3x3 image split screen or to switch between internal/USB memory, use the double arrow keys (MEMORY 1/3).

Pressing the VIEW key whilst the Presentation is running switches temporarily to the live image. To change the current used directory select the „Directory” line in the VIEW menu. Enter „Set Current Dir.”,

choose the desired directory and confirm the line „Select directory”.

Please note, the available functions are limited when no USB storage device is connected. Please note, formatting the USB storage device will delete all data. Supported file systems: FAT16 and FAT32 Supported picture file format is JPG format.

Split image of 9 picture memory

View Mode

Built-in Digital Scaler (for Extern-in and USB-Stick)

The Visualizer has a built-in digital image scaler which can process the signal from the external input and output it in the same mode as the Visualizer image (For example: If the Visualizer is set to output an SXGA image to the projector and the computer outputs an XGA signal, the scaler of the Visualizer converts the XGA image of the computer to SXGA. As a result the projector does not readjust the input mode when switching between the Visualizer and computer image). In addition images on a connected USB-stick are automatically scaled to the current output mode of the Visualizer.

The output resolution of the Visualizer can be changed in the on-screen menu (see page 16).

Integrated Seamless Switch

The Visualizer has an integrated Seamless Switch. This allows for a seamless transition (fade-over/dissolve effect) when switching between the Visualizer image, the image from the external input, the internal image memory of the Visualizer and images on an USB-stick. This feature makes switching from one media to the other appear very smooth and professional.

The behavior of the Visualizer can be changed in the on-screen menu (see page 16).

Picking up a complete vertical (portrait) document or A4 page has always been a critical issue for a Visualizer because the image s 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

Just place your document (or other vertical object)

"Image turn"

mode solves this problem.

on the working surface horizontally and 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 (#37). The Visualizer turns the picture electronically 90 and outputs it correctly with a much higher resolution than in normal mode. The left and right margins will be black.

Image Turn Mode (for higher resolution)

IMAGE TURN

Working surface:

Output picture:

Normal mode:

Image turn mode:

Only 50% of the

pixels are used to

pick up the document

90% of the pixels

are used to pick

up the document

The Picture in Picture Mode offers the possibility to show two different pictures at the same time on one screen. Just press

to activate the Picture in Picture mode. The current picture (i.e. external signal, image memory) will be shown in the lower left corner and the live image will be shown in the upper right corner. The size of the live image is much bigger. The content of the live image can be changed i.e. by recalling a stored image memory. Following comparisons are possible: Extern-In, image memory, live image. The content from the small image is frozen, except when the signal from the Extern-In is shown.

the assigned

PRESET key (PiP Mode)

Picture in Picture (PiP)

USB Device Port (to the computer)

The USB device port can be used for direct connections between the Visualizer and a computer. This way, a Visualizer can be controlled and can be used as a scanner for 3-dimensional objects. Images in JPG, TIF or BMP format can be taken in a fraction of a second - much faster than with a desktop scanner. WolfVision's USB Software (Connectivity Software) works under Windows 2000, XP, Vista and 7 (32 and 64-bit) as well as Apple Macintosh. It is fully TWAIN/WIA compatible. This is important when using Visualizers in connection with graphic programs such as Photoshop, or for connecting them to Interactive Whiteboards (Smart Boards). The fast USB 2.0 port can also output live motion. WolfVision‘s Connectivity Software can store AVI files and includes a video capture driver. You can view and save the live image from the Visualizer on your computer in almost every modern video editing software.

Please download the latest version of the WolfVision Connectivity Software from:

www.wolfvision.com/support.

Pictures which are stored with the WolfVision Connectivity Software includes EXIF data, if file format JPG or TIFF is used. Included data are:

Manufacturer = WolfVision Visualizer model (inclusive serial number) = i.e. VZ-9plus-3 (00103701) Firmware version = i.e. V1.11a Date and time of create = i.e. 2010-04-18 11:06:29 (yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss)

Please note, the computer can be connected on the USB-plug on the connector panel #20 or on the side #17, but not on both at the same time.

Ethernet / LAN Port 10BASE-T/100Base-TX

The LAN port (#19) makes the Visualizer a part of the internal computer network and it can be used for communication over the Internet, if it is assigned an official (WAN) IP address. Administrators of a larger number of Visualizers can use the LAN port to control, support and update all of their units from their local desktop PC. The list of applications for the Visualizers LAN port is constantly increasing. It can be used for controlling, capturing still images, viewing live video streams, firmware updates, adjustments, menu settings and maintenance purposes.

The following protocols are supported: TCP/IP, ICMP and ARP.

dinternet b are: /Firefox

In order to prevent unauthorized users from logging into the Visualizer over the network, it is possible to set administrator and user passwords. The transmission of the passwords over LAN is encrypted with Md5. The Visualizer offer streaming of live images in Singlecast (Unicast) and Multicast mode.

(Technical Background: In Singlecast mode each computer opens a separate connection to the Visualizer, which requires a lot of bandwidth if many clients are connected. Multicast is like a broadcast - many clients are watching the same video stream. In Multicast mode the bandwidth is always the same, no matter how many computers are connected. However as many routers do not support Multicast it can not be used everywhere. This is why both streaming modes are important.)

Supporte rowsers Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator and Mozilla . By default, DHCP is activated to receive all network settings automatically. Possible image transfer resolution up to SXGA- (1280x960).

Please check the separate description of "Built-In WebServer" on our internet homepage at:

www.wolfvision.com/support (or on the supplied CD-Rom). For full functionality JAVA version 1.5.0 or higher is necessary.

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