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1. VZ 47 Too much blue in the Visualizer picture when projected with an LCD or DLP Projector Adjust the white balance of the LCD or DLP projector The size of the lightfield does not change when zooming in and out You are in the MACRO mode press the MACRO key 18 see page 9 It is not possible to record the whole working surface The zoom stops at a largest picture of approx 42 x 33mm 1 6 x 1 3 You are in the MACRO mode press the MACRO key 18 see page 9 Depth of focus is not as large as usual You are in the MACRO mode press the MACRO key 18 see page 9 Depth of focus in the macro mode in too low for my application You can change the macro mode from 12x macro to 11x macro in the unit s menu The enlargements are not as big as before but the depth of focus is higher in the 11x macro mode see page 14 and on screen help menu Projection picture is frozen Check if the projector has frozen the picture search for a FREEZE key on the projector or its remote control VZ 47 Press the FREEZE key 15 of the Visualizer 19 Storing presets Press a Preset key for 4 seconds Activating the camera menu Press MENU key for 1 second Auto focus for flat objects FOCUS FOCUS Sync on green switching IMAGE FOCUS FOCUS mM VZ 3T RGBS YUV switchin VZ A7 Sync switching C or VD HD IMAGE Manual change to second lamp Lenina nmi in color2. 1 Turn the unit off 28 and disconnect the power cord 2 Remove the bottom light 9 by pulling the two black bolts situated left and right of the control panel to the front and lift up the bottom light plate Remove the lamp exchange cover 11 by turning it to the right and lifting 4 Change the lamp or both lamps Lampe wechseln Abdeckung 111 Before changing the lamp allow it to cool or use a cloth to avoid burning a finger When pressing a new lamp into the socket use a cloth to prevent fingerprints on the lamp Only use 12 V 100 W halogen lamps socket GY 6 35 types Philips 7023 Osram HLX 64625 Ansi FCR LIF A1 215 etc These are relatively inexpensive standard OHP lamps THERMOSTAT all Visualizers If the unit gets too hot improper ventilation or air extraction a built in thermostat will switch off the light of the Visualizer Verify that proper ventilation and air extraction is available and allow the unit to cool 12 EXCHANGING A FUSE all visualizers 4 Before changing a fuse disconnect the power cable The fuse 35 is situated behind small lid between the power socket and the main power switch It can easily be opened with a small screwdriver etc Please make sure that the fuse is put in the right way round An arrow on the socket indicates the right direction of the fuse The type of fuse is T 3 15A Do not use any other type Change the fuse for a new one and
3. e Demo mode IMAGE Ei press for 5 seconds usd pressing the TEXT button the contrast of the picture is improved dramatically resulting in much better readability of text sketches and x rays Control panel on the Visualizer Remote control FS Pal ba PICTURE T s 7 o O PRESETS RESET LIGHT MIRROR FREEZE TEXT IMAGE MACRO FOCUS PRESETS 2 3 FREEZE TEXT IMAGE Freeze button 15 is only on the Visualizer VZ 47 Lal ak MACRO FOCUS Printed in Austria February 2000
4. switch the unit on again If the fuse fails again contact your Visualizer dealer With most Visualizers the fuse never fails during the whole lifetime of the unit TRANSPORTATION all Visualizers IMPORTANT Mirror protection Visualizer folded During transportation put a cushion with a soft cover like paper between the mirror and the working surface in order to prevent damage to the mirror CLEANING all Visualizers IMPORTANT Mirror Please note that dust on the base mirror 2 inside the unit has little effect on the picture quality as it is out of the focal range However the top mirror 3 always has to be kept clean Wipe the mirror gently with a soft and lint free tissue no paper Normal dry cleaning or cleaning together with breathing a bit on the mirror should be sufficient If not use a special optical cleaner only Please note Switch off the power before cleaning a mirror in order to make shure that the Laser Center Marker is off The Laser Center Marker is automatically switched off anyway when the mirror is turned to the outside o9 CAUTION Sensitive front coated mirror v Move the tissue in vertical direction only Horizontal scratches would cause ugly reflections Avoid high pressure DO NOT USE ORDINARY GLASS CLEANER OR ALCOHOL THE RESULT WOULD BE A SLIGHTLY BLUE MIRROR SURFACE The glass covering the mirror inside th
5. the Preview output 31 or 43 This output can be used for a control monitor A constant sync signal is supplied to all switchable outputs even in the image off mode eliminating monitor image distortions when switching When the output signal is switched off the IMAGE key on the control panel is illuminated red HOW THE VISUALIZER WORKS all visualizers a light projector b camera light path d image path e base mirror f top mirror 9 pickup area synchronized lightfield How it works A light projector a inside the unit projects a lightfield g the same size as the pick up area of the built in camera via the base mirror e and the top mirror f onto the working surface The image is recorded by the camera b using the same path The lenses of the light projector a and the camera b are synchronized Thus the size of the light field on the working surface changes when the user changes the zoom range of the camera This scanning and illumination system is a worldwide patent from WolfVision BASIC PREPARATIONS all visualizers 1 Connect the power cable to the unit 36 and plug it in 2 Connect a control monitor if required to the Preview output 31 or 43 3 Connect a large viewing monitor or a projector to one of the outputs of the Visualizer For choosing the right output please read the previous pages 4 Turn the main power switch 34 on the back of
6. video or a black burst signal can be connected With a VZ 37 fine adjustment of color phase SC and H phase can be made in the unit s on screen menu With a VZ 17 it is necessary to open the unit and adjust the settings with a screwdriver on the camera itself Please leave this to a technically experienced person as there is sensitive and potentially dangerous electronics inside the unit Start with H phase adjustment followed by rough adjustment of 0 180 followed by fine adjustment with SC Genlock operation with a playback signal of a video recorder is only possible if the signal is time base corrected via a TBC device CONTROL CONNECTORS all Visualizers Serial port Serial protocol detailed description of the serial protocol including status report and position setting is available on request from your WolfVision dealer or can be downloaded from our website http www wolfvision com wolf techinfo html 9 pin D Sub connector on unit male front side Pins 2 RX 5 GND Parallel port 15 pin D Sub 12 24 v 15 pin D Sub connector 12 24V on unit male front side First Function Shift key is not activated Second Function Shift key is activated 1 Relay Out closed if the arm is complete down 1 Relay Out closed if the arm is complete down 2 Lock Arm if activated no arm function is possible 2 Focus near 3 Power ON 3 Focus far 4 Power Off 4 Iris open 5 Arm Up 5 Iri
7. with a setting called DETAIL on most projectors Please note that for the readability of small characters a LOW detail setting for Visualizer images is better CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS With the standard setting of many LCD or DLP projectors the picture is too bright if black text on a white background is being projected There are 3 possible ways of correcting this problem Option 1 Close the Visualizer s iris slightly with the IRIS dark key 19 This is the quickest solution but it is only temporarily because once you press a zoom key the unit switches back to autoiris and the picture will be as bright as before Option 2 Reduce the standard auto iris level in the units menu 23 see help menu 25 for details This will keep the iris level permanently lower than usual However this has the disadvantage that the output picture may be too dark for other units connected to the Visualizer e g monitor video recorder computer Option 3 Reduce the brightness of your LCD or DLP projector Better projectors can store individual brightness settings for each input So an ideal setting for the Visualizer input can be made while keeping the setting for the other inputs e g computer video recorder To make the ideal LCD DLP projector adjustment for Visualizer projection we recommend to put a white sheet of paper with text and some objects with different colors on the working surface Keep an eye on the readability of the text and the acc
8. 47 V237 V247 ENGLISH Check our INTERNET HOMEPAGE for additional technical information http www wolfvision com wolf techinfo html PRECAUTIONS WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE Make sure that sufficient air circulation for cooling the unit is possible ventilation slots on the left and right side of the unit If the Visualizer is not used for a long time turn off the main power switch 34 If there is any abnormality abnormal noise smell smoke etc turn the power off immediately and contact your Visualizer dealer USE THIS MACHINE ONLY WITH THE CORRECT VOLTAGE AS SHOWN ON THE TYPELABEL Do not use a damaged power cord This may cause short circuits or electrical shocks Do not modify the Visualizer or operate it without the cover panel firmly in place to prevent danger DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO EXTREME HEAT OR MOISTURE Do not expose the Visualizer to water metallic objects or any flammable material Do not place liquids or wet objects on the working surface Put them in front of or behind the unit and use it as a camera If you work with wet hands cover the remote control with plastic wrap DO NOT CARRY THE VISUALIZER HOLDING IT ONLY BY ITS MIRROR ARM 1 DURING TRANSPORTATION PROTECT THE UNIT FROM EXCESSIVE SHOCKS Avoid installing the Visualizer in environments where there is radiation Avoid installing the Visualizer in loca
9. AL 50 fields half images PAL 50 fields half images 50 frames full images NTSC 60 fields half images NTSC 60 fields half images S N ratio Gain control l 0 18db automatic manualOto i8db Electronic shutter O O off step mana off step manal orofessional camera adjustments professional camera adjustments White balance one push white balance automatic 3200K 5600K manual o p automatic 3200K 5600K manual o p Image freeze function lc ETHER i E 1 Connections 44 RGBS outputs 1 Video RGBS converted Y C 1 x Video RGBS true RGB signal 2 x Data RGBS true RGB signal signal 4 x BNC connectors RGB 0 7 4x BNC connectors RGB 0 7 Vpp 5 x BNC connectors and 15 Pin S Vpp 750 Sync 2 Vpp 750 Sync 2 Vpp VGA connector RGB 0 7 Vpp switchable to component output YUV 750 2 Vpp Component output YUV l 1 OSY Ry BY BNC comnectors J 00 2 Y C S video output 4 pin connector and 2 x BNC 4 pin connector and 2 x BNC connector connector Y signal 1 Vpp 750 Y signal 1 Vpp 750 C signal 0 3 Vpp 750 Composite video output BNC connector VBS 1 0 Vpp 750 BNC connector VBS 1 0 Vpp 750 STD even when image is switched off 1 0 Vpp 750 1 0 Vpp 759 Sync input BNC connector composite video signal BNC connector composite video signal or black burst BB VBS 1 0 Vpp or black burst BB VBS 1 0 Vpp 75 H p
10. NECTIONS vz 47 34 Main POWER switch 42 RGBS output switchable details see below 35 FUSE see page 13 43 PREVIEW SVGA output not switchable details 36 POWER connection see below 39 SERIAL port for external remote controlling 44 SVGA output switchable details see below 40 PARALLEL port for external remote controlling RGBS OUTPUTS vz 47 IMPORTANT The VZ 47 outputs an RGBS signal with 50 Hz and 31 25 kHz This is a DATA RGBS signal which can be used by most data projectors or computer monitors However you can NOT connect the VZ 47 to a video monitor or a video projector which can not project computer data with a resolution of at least 782 x 582 pixels or 31 25 kHz Synchronization of a projector or monitor Most projectors or computer monitors adjust themselves automatically when the VZ 47 is connected However some projectors don t automatically adjust to the signal output of the VZ 47 As it is not 10096 SVGA compatible The SVGA standard is 800x600 pixels at 60 Hz and the signal output by the VZ 47 is 782x582 pixels at 50Hz You may have to go into the setup menu of your data projector or computer monitor to adjust these settings manually The factory settings of the sync outputs is HD VD i e separate horizontal and vertical sync impulses and sync on green off This format is the same as the one used in the computer industry so there should be no problems with the most multiscan monitors or p
11. archive the best picture quality please read the chapter Choosing the right video output for VZ 37 and VZ 17 page 5 or RGBS OUTPUTS for VZ 47 page 6 10 TEXT ENHANCEMENT Visualizers IMPORTANT For improving the readability of text sketches and x rays press the TEXT key 16 This mode enhances the contrast of the picture Please note that in this mode the colors are darker than usual To switch off the text enhancement mode press the TEXT key again While the text mode is activated the TEXT key on the control panel is illuminated red FREEZE FUNCTION vz 47 only By pressing the FREEZE key 15 of the VZ 47 the current image is stored and remains on the projection screen or monitor Pressing the FREEZE key once again switches the Visualizer back to live picture When the picture is frozen the FREEZE key on the control panel is illuminated red Please note that some LCD or DLP projectors also have a freeze function so if you can not switch back to live image by pressing the FREEZE key again it is possible that the image is frozen on the projector ET N n SPECIAL ADJUSTMENT OF LCD DLP PROJECTORS UB Please note that LCD or DLP projectors require some special adjustments for perfect projection of a Visualizer image DETAIL SHARPNESS Enhancers Nearly all LCD or DLP projectors have a built in sharpness enhancer for video signals The level of this sharpness enhancement is adjustable
12. e unit should also be kept clean Cabinet Clean the cabinet by gently wiping it with a soft cloth Never use strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT all Visualizers IMPORTANT Each time the lighting condition changes the user should adjust the white balance of the Visualizer s camera in order to optimize the color reproduction The Visualizer s top and bottom light have the same color temperature so normally a new white balance adjustment is not necessary when changing from one light to the other but if there is also room light or sun light shining on the working surface the white balance should be adjusted Top light First zoom in on a white object for example a white paper until there is only white on the screen Then press the W B key 22 Bottom light Turn on the bottom light with the LIGHT key 221 Remove everything from the working surface Zoom to the smallest picture Then press the W B key 22 You can adjust the white balance either for the top or for the bottom light and it works well with both lights When the white balance adjustment is finished successfully the message WHITE OK appears on the monitor after a few seconds The new white balance is stored automatically and is preserved even if the power supply is interrupted The following chapters are for experienced users only MENU ON SCREEN MENU CAMERA MENU ail visualizers For standard use o
13. f the WolfVision Visualizer it is NOT necessary to go into the Visualizer s menu and change settings Inexperienced users should not try to make any adjustments there That is why the keys for the camera menu 26 and 27 are dark on the control panel and not easy accessible These keys and the on screen menu only become visible after pressing the MENU key 23 for 1 second This is to prevent that the menu key is pushed by accident by an inexperienced user When the menu appears on the screen settings of the Visualizer s basic functions can be made using the 4 select keys 26 On the Visualizers VZ 37 and VZ 47 it is also possible to change a great number of settings of the built in camera If you require more information on a function in the on screen menu just set the cursor in the respective line and press the HELP key 25 A detailed description of this function appears on the screen The functions of the on screen menu are not described in this user manual as the help menu is an integrated part of the Visualizer s software and checking this information on your Visualizer assures that you get the right information for your unit RESET OF ON SCREEN MENU SETTINGS PRESETS all visualizers The settings in the on screen menu can be set back to the factory defaults Reset is one item in the on screen menu In case you can not read the menu on a screen you can also set the unit back to the factory defaults by simultaneously pressing
14. f the transparency is very dark f the transparency is very wavy and causes reflections f the room light causes reflections on a transparency MACRO MACRO MODE Visualizers In the fully extended position of the arm the smallest pick up area is 42 x 33mm 1 6 x 1 3 When pressing the MACRO key 18 the length of the arm is automatically reduced this allows for greater enlargements In the macro mode the smallest pick up area is 30 x 22mm 1 2 x 0 9 There is no loss of resolution in the macro mode as this is an optical and not a digital zoom extension When the macro mode is activated the MACRO key on the control panel is illuminated red Please note that the macro mode has the following limitations The depth of focus is not as large as in the fully extended position of the arm The largest pick up size is only about 42 x 33 mm 1 6 x 1 3 When zooming the Synchronized Lightfield stays at a larger size and no longer marks the pick up area of the built in camera As a substitute the Laser Center Marker see above chapter is activated If sufficient depth of focus in the macro mode is more important than big enlargements it is possible to switch the Visualizer from 12x zoom to 11x zoom in the Visualizer s menu see 14 The smallest pick up size in the 11x macro mode is only 33 x 25mm 1 3 x 1 but the depth of focus is larger than in the 12x macro mode 9 PRESET FUNCTION vis
15. g the reflector head to infinity Due to the great focal range it is possible to show details in every distance to the unit 700mm 27 61 If you want to record people you should turn off the light with the LIGHT key 21 so that they are not blinded by the light SYNCHRONIZED LIGHTFIELD ail visualizers If the top light of the Visualizer is used normal working condition a synchronized lightfield always marks the pick up area of the built in camera on the working surface The alignment of this lightfield is made for working on the working surface Because of the oblique mounting of the camera and the light projector of the Visualizer the lightfield shifts to the left when the distance between the Visualizer and the scanned object is increased when capturing images outside of the working surface This means that the lightfield no longer exactly shows the recorded area In this case switch off the Visualizers top light with the LIGHT key 21 and work with room light LIGHT BOTTOM LIGHT LASER CENTER MARKER all visualizers The LIGHT key 21 can be used to switch between Top light with Synchronized Lightfield Bottom light with Laser Center Marker and Light off The bottom light should be used for dark transparent materials such as x rays or for very small transparent materials such as slides Using the bottom light has the disadvantage that the Synchronized Lightfield of the top light no longer mar
16. hase and SC phase 75 H phase and SC phase adjustable adjustable manuall with on screen menu Parallel port for external controlling Serial port with extended serial yes RS 232 yes RS 232 yes RS 232 protocol including status report Light element 2222 Kelvin constant light spectrum automatic manual in automatic lamp changer Text enhancement in color Built in lightbox Size 380 x 280 15 x 11 Light source 4 x CCFL Optical element 22 2221 when working with lightbox or macro Shadow free illumination 12 x optical zoom full resolution Min pick up area on working 30 x 22 mm 1 2 x 0 9 enera specifications erect Infrared remote control Maximum object height on working 250mm 9 8 yes for up down position and macro surface zoom function object size when picked up length width and height to infinity Motorized top mirror outside of workina surface Intelligent control panel yes only available functions are illuminated 42x32mm 1 6 x1 3 260mm 9 87 360x270mm 14 2 x10 6 whole working surface positioning of objects Specifications and availability subject to change 16 DIMENSIONS ill visualizers F i i I fi N 750 1 All measurements Millimeters T 28 for inch see list li mm Inch 225 1 L EL 15 0 59 MMM L 20 0 79 28 1 10 Cooli
17. isualizer model you have CONTROL PANEL all visualizers 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 PRESETS RESET MIRROR FREEZE TEXT IMAGE MACRO FOCUS Upper MIRROR up and down for scrolling Can also be moved by hand This does not cause any harm to the motor of this mirror ZOOM keys enlargement Three user programmable PRESETS stored by pressing one of the keys for 4 seconds recalled by pressing quickly Image FREEZE key VZ 47 only TEXT Enhancement key improves the contrast for better readability IMAGE switches the output image on and off MACRO for bigger enlargements see page 9 Manual FOCUS adjustment see page 8 RESET activates the Power on preset 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Arm Base mirror Top mirror Control pannel Synchronized lightfield Top light Remote Control Ventilation Air extraction Working surface with built in Bottom light removable 10 Connectors on the back see next page 11 Lamp exchange cover LIGHT 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 under the removable bottom light LIGHT switches between Top light Bottom light and Light off Manual WHITE BALANCE adjustment see page 14 MENU activates the on screen menu see page 14 Manual IRIS brighter and darker picture HELP activates the on screen help for the on screen menu This key is only visible after pressing MENU 23 SELECT keys for on screen me
18. ks the pick up area of the built in camera However as a substitute the Visualizers have a built in Laser Center Marker which marks the center of the pick up area This can also be used for quick positioning of objects especially with big enlargements like when picking up a slide This Laser Center Marker is only visible on the working surface and NOT on the picture the audience sees For safety reasons the Laser Center Marker is automatically switched off when the top mirror is tilted to record outside of the working surface If required the Laser Center Marker can also be switched off completely in the unit s menu see page 14 and on screen help menu Please note that for technical optical reasons the laser center marker can not show the exact middle center of the pickup area in every position of the arm This is not a failure of the unit However it is always very close to the center WORKING WITH TRANSPARENCIES all Visualizers The working surface of the Visualizer 9 has a special crystalline white color which is especially designed for perfect reproduction of transparencies Even though the professional Visualizers have a built in bottom light it is recommended to use the top light for transparencies because of the better color reproduction and the advantage that the Synchronized Lightfield still shows the pickup area of the built in camera However in these situations it is recommended to use the bottom light I
19. le outputs Page 6 How the Visualizer works Page 7 Basic preparations Page 7 Working on the working surface Page 8 Focusing Page 8 Working outside the working surface Page 8 oynchronized Light field Page 8 Bottom light Laser center marker Page 9 Working with transparencies Page 9 Macro mode Page 9 Preset function Page 10 Reset function Power on preset Page 10 Autoiris manual iris Page 10 Video recording Page 10 Connecting a computer or video conferencing system Page 10 Text enhancement Page 11 IMPORTANT Freeze function Page 11 Special adjustment of LCD or DLP projectors Page 11 Infrared remote control Page 12 Automatic lamp changer Page 12 Exchanging lamps Page 12 Thermostat Page 12 Exchanging a fuse Page 13 Transportation Page 13 Mirror cleaning White balance adjustment Page 13 IMPORTANT Page 14 IMPORTANT On screen menu Camera menu Page 14 Reset of on screen menu settings menu presets Page 14 Software upgrades Page 14 External synchronization of VZ 37 and VZ 17 Page 15 Control Connectors Serial and parallel Page 15 Technical data Page 16 Dimensions Page 17 Troubleshooting Page 18 19 Detailed settings of the on screen menu CONTACTS Manufacturer ENGLISH See on screen HELP menu of the Visualizers Wolf Vision GmbH Vlbg Wirtschaftspark A 6840 G tzis AUSTRIA Tel 43 5523 52250 Fax 43 5523 52249 E Mail wolfvision wolfvision com Internet Homepage http
20. ly only a converted Y C signal As the VZ 17 has a 1 chip camera and no 1 chip camera has a true RGBS output This output is intended for units which do not have Y C input The quality is better than composite video but not better than Y C Most RGB monitors or projectors use a separate Sync connection For units without a separate Sync connection the Sync Signal can be added to the Green signal The Sync on green function can be switched on and off by simultaneously pressing the following three keys IMAGE 17 FOCUS near 19 FOCUS far 19 The factory setting is Sync on green off If Sync on green is switched on make sure that no separate sync cable is connected the result could be a picture with too much green Component output 41 VZ 37 only The RGBS output of the VZ 37 can be switched to Component output YUV by simultaneously pressing the following three keys IMAGE 17 IRIS dark 24 IRIS bright 24 The connections are the following Red R Y GreenzY Blue B Y Composite video output 32 Only use this output if the display device does not have Y C or RGBS input This is the oldest standard with the lowest bandwith the quality is not as good as with the other outputs Preview video output 31 This is a composite video output for a control monitor It s the only output that is not switched off when the IMAGE key 17 is used Do not use this output for the audience s monitor or projector CON
21. ng Air 85 3 35 Outlet a 100 100 3 94 x 130 5 12 t Cooling Air Inlet 185 7 28 TT 225 8 86 290 11 42 _ im 430 16 93 580 22 83 gt d 600 23 62 750 29 53 m R 600 IMPORTANT NOTE DO NOT BLOCK COOLING AIR INLET AND OUTLET 17 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Check points No power Is a power cord connected Is the main power switch 34 on the back of the unit switched to I Check fuse 35 see page 13 Bright and hazy spots in the picture Is the top mirror 3 or the glass over the base mirror 2 dirty If yes clean it BUT BE CAREFUL see page 13 Low light Is the lamp worn out Are you using the Visualizer with the correct voltage s the lamp correctly placed in the socket No light Is the light switched off LIGHT keys 21 Is the lamp burned out Is the light slot covered The left edge of the picture is black the right edge of an object isn t illuminated using the Visualizer as a video camera Switch off the light with the LIGHT off key 21 and work with room light This is not a failure of the unit see page 8 Synchronized Lightfield No monitor picture If the IMAGE key 17 is illuminated red on the control panel then the switchable outputs are switched off Switch on with the IMAGE key Is the IRIS closed Press the IRIS bright key 24 Check cable connection and inp
22. nu only visible after pressing MENU 23 Motorized ARM up and down Standby POWER on and off Power LED light red off green on CONNECTIONS 2 17 and vz 37 ic 5 gt 38 d 9 WIDEC PRE SYNC IN 31 PREVIEW video output details see below 32 Composite VIDEO output details see below 33 External SYNC INput Genlock 38 Y C S VHS output details see below 34 Main POWER switch 2 x BNC connectors 35 FUSE see page 13 39 SERIAL port for external remote controlling 36 POWER connection 40 PARALLEL port for external remote controlling 37 Y C S VHS output details see below 41 RGBS output can be switched to YUV on CHOOSING THE RIGHT VIDEO OUTPUT of VZ 17 or VZ 37 IMPORTANT Y C output S VHS 37 and 38 For live image projection it is recommended to use the Y C output as the signal passes a sharpness enhancer It even looks better than with the RGBS output of the VZ 37 Only the Component output YUV of the VZ 37 offers a better quality than the Y C output RGBS output 41 VZ 37 VZ 37 offers a true RGBS signal Red Green and Blue are directly connected to each of the 3 chips of the camera As a result this output offers the best color reproduction This signal is also recommended for image processing as it is the original unprocessed signal On the VZ 37 this output can be switched to YUV see below VZ 17 On the VZ 17 the RGBS signal is actual
23. rojector Too much green in the picture when using the RGBS output Use either SYNC ON GREEN or SEPARATE SYNC but not both at the same time see page 5 or 6 No color B W only Check the TV standard of the monitor or projector PAL Secam NTSC Check color adjustment of the monitor or projector Check the Y C cable if there is color when using the composite video output the Y C cable may be defective VZ 37 Wrong colors or bad picture quality using the RGBS YUV output of VZ 37 Check if the Visualizer and the monitor or video projector are both switched to either RGBS or YUV The VZ 37 can be switched to the other standard by simultaneously pressing IMAGE IRIS open and IRIS close No stable picture Sync problems RGBS output Check Sync connection Use either SYNC ON GREEN or SEPARATE SYNC see page 5 or 6 Adjust V Hold on monitor or H V frequencies on projector or monitor VZ 47 Check if the monitor or projector is capable to display a SVGA picture with a horizontal frequency of 31 25kHz and a vertical frequency of 50Hz VZ 47 Check if the correct Sync Mode is selected see page 6 18 Symptoms Check points Infrared remote control does not work Change the battery f the unit cannot be controlled with the infrared remote control even from a close distance and with a new battery it may be due to a wrong frequency see page 12 The ligh
24. rojectors However if your display device does not support separate sync inputs but has only one sync input normally marked with S you should switch the Visualizer to CSYNC i e the combined vertical and horizontal sync impulses are output on the S HD connector You can switch between CSYNC and VD HD by pressing the following three keys simultaneously IMAGE 17 IRIS dark 24 IRIS bright 24 If you want to use sync on green you can change between sync on green on and off by simultaneously pressing the following three keys IMAGE 17 FOCUS near 19 FOCUS far 19 You can also change this setting in the camera menu When sync on green is switched on you need only to connect R G and B Monitors which do not support this mode often display a green picture Please note that the sync outputs are the same on all three outputs 5 x BNC Preview and RGB So if you use multiple display devices you should use a mode which is supported by all display devices Many modern monitors or projectors automatically detect the sync mode so they should be able to work with most of the above Visualizer settings On some display devices you can also change manually between these modes SWITCHABLE OUTPUTS qi Visualizers All outputs of the WolfVision Visualizers except the Preview output 31 or 43 are switchable Use the IMAGE key 17 to switch the signal supplied from these outputs on and off Independently an image is always output by
25. rs WolfVision Visualizers are equipped with autoiris That means that the brightness of the camera image adjusts automatically Using the IRIS keys 24 the autoiris function is switched off In this mode the Iris can be adjusted manually When using the ZOOM keys 13 the autoiris function is switched on again Before the iris closes completely the Visualizer automatically dims the light The standard auto iris level can be set brighter or darker in the unit s menu 23 see help menu 25 VIDEO RECORDING 2 17 VZ 37 only For video recording simply connect the Composite video output 32 or the Y C output Z37 of the Visualizer to the according input of your video recorder Please note that the Y C output offers the better picture quality than the Composite video output Connect a control monitor to the output of the video recorder The RGBS output 40 of the VZ 37 can be switched to YUV for professional video recorders with component input by simultaneously pressing the following keys IMAGE 17 IRIS dark 19 and IRIS bright 19 CONNECTING A COMPUTER OR VIDEO CONFERENCING SYSTEM all Visualizers A Visualizer can be used as document and object camera for video conferencing systems Furthermore it can be used as a 3 D scanner for computers in order to digitize Visualizer images for image processing etc The computer has to be equipped with a frame grabber card or another video INPUT device In order to
26. s close 6 Arm Down 6 Image On Off 7 Parallel GND 7 Parallel GND 8 DC 12 V 8 DC 12 V 9 Light On Off 9 Preset1 10 Zoom Tele 10 Preset 2 11 Zoom Wide 11 Preset 3 12 Mirror Up 12 Text Enhancement 13 Mirror Down 13 Macro On Off 14 Shift inactive 14 Shift active 15 GND 15 GND Parallel GND is the ground for the opto isolated control inputs DC GND is the ground for DC 12 V and also for Video out If you want to use DC 12 V for the control inputs make a connection between DC GND and Parallel GND If the relay is open Resistor value at least 3k3 19 TECHNICAL DATA Individual feat f the 2 lels Camera VZ 17 VZ 37 VZ 47 Built in camera system 1 CCD unit 1 2 interline transfer 3 CCD unit 1 2 interline transfer 3 CCD unit 1 2 interline transfer Effective pixels 752 x 582 PAL models 3 times 752 x 582 PAL models 3 times 782 x 582 768 x 494 NTSC models 3 times 768 x 494 NTSC models Horizontal resolution gt 470 lines gt 750 lines gt 800 lines Vertical resolution gt 400 lines PAL models gt 420 lines PAL models gt 575 lines gt 350 lines NTSC models gt 370 lines NTSC models Color reproduction 100 lifelike colors 100 lifelike colors Signal format horizontal interlaced 15 7 kHz 50 Hz PAL or interlaced 15 7 kHz 50 Hz PAL or non interlaced 31 25 kHz 50 Hz frequency vertical frequency 60 HZ NTSC 60 HZ NTSC Images per second P
27. te control by hand and replace the two 1 5 V AA batteries with new ones If a user works with a number of WolfVision Visualizers simultaneously each unit can be set to a different infrared code so up to 4 units can be controlled individually with their remote controls front back open In order to change the infrared codes first open the 4 screws on the back of the remote control and set the DIP switches to the required code A B C or D see graphic above Then press the MENU key 23 on the control panel of the Visualizer for one second until the on screen menu appears Then go into the Misc Settings menu and set the IR Code to A B C or D LIGHT AUTOMATIC LAMP CHANGER all visualizers ch WolfVision Visualizers are fitted with an automatic lamp changer If one lamp fails there is no need to replace it immediately as the automatic lamp changer automatically switches to the second lamp When the unit changes lamps there is an on screen message saying Changing lamp When switching on the unit the Visualizer checks if both lamps are working If one lamp fails there will be an on screen message for a couple of seconds displaying Change lamp This prevents a user from forgetting to change a defective lamp If a lamp is not fully defective but worn out and as a result the light output is quite weak you can switch manually to the second lamp by pressing the LIGHT key 21 for 1 second EXCHANGING LAMPS ail visualizers
28. tfield on the working surface is much larger than the recorded area Please note that the lightfield has to be a little bit larger than the recorded area otherwise it would not fit in all positions on the working surface However if it is much too big check the following First check if it is possible to adjust your monitor Many monitors do not display the whole picture Some show more of the right side some more of the left side etc Check if there is an UNDERSCAN function with this function you can display 10096 of the Visualizer picture If you are working with a projector CTR check the blanking of the projector If you are sure that the lightfield is still much larger than the recorded area and it is not due to a wrong adjustment of your monitor or your projector consult your WolfVision dealer The size of the lightfield can be adjusted electronically using a special WolfVision service software VZ 47 Two horizontally compressed pictures appear side by side on the monitor The monitor can not display a SVGA signal Use a multiscan monitor instead The Laser Center Marker is slightly right or slightly left of the middle of the pick up area This is not a failure of the unit It is optically impossible that the Laser Center Marker is 10096 in the horizontal middle of the picture with every length of the arm macro mode on or off But it is adjusted to be very close to the middle with every length of the arm
29. the keys RESET 20 MENU 23 Please note that this reset function does not reset the sync settings of the RGBS outputs or the RGBS YUV setting of the VZ 37 To reset those settings use the key combinations listed on the back of this manual The on screen menu also offers the possibility to store three different menu settings as Menu presets SOFTWARE UPGRADE visualizers The software of your Visualizer including the on screen help menu can easily be upgraded to the latest version It can be done by connecting a computer or a modem to the RS232 port of your Visualizer Please consult your WolfVision dealer or check our website http www wolfvision com wolf techinfo html 14 EXTERNAL SYNCHRONIZATION vz 37 and VZ 17 only BB Syne Signa Composite Video Y C Signal Compoasite Video Y C Signa professionelle videokamera professioneller videomlx er If Visualizer images are mixed and processed fade in fade out mix wipe with images from one or more video cameras or Visualizers using a special effect unit without TBC time base corrector all units connected must be genlocked Genlocking is achieved by supplying the same composite video signal VBS or black burst BB signal to the Extern Sync input 2Genlock input of each unit connected In order to genlock the WolfVision Visualizer with another video signal simply connect this signal to the Sync input 33 of the Visualizer where a composite
30. the unit to I The red power indicator 29 on the control panel indicates that power is supplied 5 If the arm is folded down press the ARM key 27 on the control panel then the arm comes up automatically 6 Press the POWER key 28 on the control panel The Visualizer now runs the power on preset automatic focusing of an A5 format on the working surface during which the green LED light 30 is flashing As soon as the green LED light stays illuminated you can start working with the Visualizer The behaviour of the unit once that power is supplied to the unit or after the POWER key is pressed can be changed in the unit s menu see page 14 and on screen help menu WORKING ON THE WORKING SURFACE visualizers 1 Place your subject material on the working surface A synchronized lightfield on r the working surface marks the pick up area of the built in camera Just place your j subject material in the illuminated area 4 2 Select the enlargement required with the ZOOM keys 13 F C A EN 3 Use the MIRROR keys 12 on the control panel or the remote control to change CO EI the vertical position of the pick up area The upper mirror can also be moved by hand This does not cause any harm to the motor of this mirror DO NOT TOUCH THE MIRROR SURFACE AS FINGERPRINTS CAUSE BRIGHT AND HAZY SPOTS ON THE PICTURE ALWAYS KEEP THE MIRROR CLEAN CAUTION SENSITIVE FRONT COATED MIRROR Synchroni
31. tions exposed to strong magnetic fields or electrical currents This could cause monitor image distortion or damage to the CCD camera Precautions about the built in laser pointer AVOID EXPOSURE C T N Laser radiation is emitted from this aperture LASER RADIATION DO NOT LASER RADIATION STARE INTO BEAM DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT FDA accession number OUTPUT POWER 1mW 9912688 00 WAVELENGTH 650nm CLASS Il LASER PRODUCT EN 60825 1 March 1997 650nm P lt 1mW tp lt 6ms This device complies with 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 C This product is built according to Directive and to Directive electrical equipment 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 CONTENTS Precautions Page 2 Connections VZ 17 and VZ 37 Page5 IMPORTANT Connections VZ 47 Page6 IMPORTANT Switchab
32. ualizers WolfVision Visualizers offer the possibility of programming three presets for the functions Zoom Focus lris Light Image Text Macro and Mirror position They can be recalled by pressing one of the three PRESET keys 14 on the control panel or the remote control This function is very useful for example if a user requires one preset for papers on the working surface one for working with slides bottom light and one for an object placed in front of the unit During his presentation the user just has to press one of the PRESET keys key when he changes from one object to the other For programming a preset just adjust every function as required and then keep one of the PRESET keys pressed for more than 4 seconds The on screen menu tells you when the preset is stored Less than 4 seconds Recalling a preset You can select in the unit s on screen menu if the mirror position should More than 4 seconds Saving a new preset be stored in a preset or not see page 14 Default is YES RESET FUNCTION POWER ON PRESET all visualizers st When switching on the unit the Power on Preset is activated Top light on Zoom at 210 x 148mm Focus on the working surface level Mirror center This function can be switched off in the units menu 23 if required see help menu 25 This Power on Preset can also be recalled during operation of the unit by pressing the RESET key 20 IRIS AUTOIRIS MANUAL IRIS all visualize
33. uracy of the colors In order to check how the actual output signal of a Visualizer looks we recommend to connect a CTR monitor not an LCD monitor to the Visualizer and use the monitor picture as reference image WINDOW Function only for certain projectors i14 Dion 1024 Pixel The Visualizers output a picture of approx 752x582 pixels depending on model Most modern LCD DLP projectors have a NATIVE RESOLUTION of 1024x768 pixels In order to display the Visualizer image on the full screen size the projectors up calculate the image to their panels pixel size Most projectors do this conversion perfectly however with some projectors some picture quality is lost in this process That is why some projectors have a Window function With made Upscarcuiateditp mage with window this function only as many pixels of the display as required for the video picture are used and the image is blown up the full panel size 11 axig 89 INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL all Visualizers Please note that an infrared remote control can only be used up to a certain distance to the unit Objects situated between the Visualizer and the infrared remote control and a weak battery may interfere with the reception If the Visualizer can only be controlled from a close distance or if it cannot be controlled at all with the infrared remote control you may have to change the batteries Open the cover on the back of the remo
34. ut of monitor projector VZ 47 Check if the monitor or projector is capable to display a SVGA picture with a frequency of 31 25kHz horizontal and 50Hz vertical When using an RGBS output check if the correct Sync Mode is selected see page 5 or 6 Reflections Glare The working surface of the Visualizer is reflection free provided that the material is not very wavy If there are reflections in the picture it must be due to room light Switch off the room light Poor picture quality on the projection screen using the Visualizer together with a projector This is mostly due to bad adjustment of the projector Connect a monitor to the Visualizer If the picture quality is good on the monitor check the adjustment of the projector Picture is too bright when using an LCD video projector An LCD projector should be adjusted for Visualizer projection see page 11 for details Autoiris does not work The autoiris function is switched off when using the IRIS keys 24 It is switched on again when using the ZOOM keys 13 Bad picture quality Check the set ups and quality of your monitor or projector On VZ 37 and VZ 47 check the camera set ups in the on screen menu If you are unsure about the settings use the reset function in the menu or use the key combination RESET 20 MENU 23 False colors Adjust the white balance see page 14 NTSC adjust color phase of monitor or p
35. www wolfvision com Technical support by E mail support wolfvision com American distribution Wolf Vision Inc 655 Sky Way Suite 119 San Carlos CA 94070 USA Tel 650 802 0786 and 1 800 356WOLEF Fax 650 802 0788 E Mail wolfvision usa wolfvision com Asian representation WolfVision Rep office 27 Woodlands Ind Park E1 01 04 Hiang Kie Ind Bldg IV Singapore 757718 Tel 4465 366 9288 Fax 4465 366 9280 E mail wolfasia mbox2 singnet com sg Australian distribution WolfVision Pty Ltd P O Box 59 West Lindfield near Sydney NSW 2070 Australia Tel 02 9410 3388 Fax 02 9410 3388 E mail wolfvision australia wolfvision com Canadian distribution WolfVision Canada Inc 2998 Route 225 Henryville QC JOJ 1E0 Tel 450 294 9999 Tollfree 1 877 513 2002 Fax 450 294 2228 E Mail wolfvision canada wolfvision com The professional WolfVision Visualizer system was developed and designed by WolfVision in Austria The units are MADE IN AUSTRIA Patents examples US 5027219 FRG 3833908 CH 678576 Printed in Austria Design and specifications subject to change February 2000 ATTENTION Check which Visualizer model you have This is a combined user manual for the 3 professional WolfVision Visualizer models VZ 17 VZ 37 and VZ 47 lt is noted in each headline if the following chapter applies to all 3 Visualizer models or just to one or two of these models Therefore it is important that you check which V
36. zed 4 Adjust the sharpness with the FOCUS keys 19 lightfield FOCUS FOCUSING all Visualizers i 1 When the Visualizer is turned on the focus automatically adjusts to the working surface level As a result it is not necessary to readjust the focus if you are only working with flat material text photos Furthermore due to the great depth of focus of the Visualizer it is rarely necessary to readjust the focus Only very high objects require a focus adjustment If you have misadjusted the focus and want to set it back for working with flat objects just press both focus keys 19 on the control panel of the unit not on the remote control simultanously This activates the Auto focus for flat objects With this function the Visualizer checks the mirror position and optimizes the focus for the working surface level WORKING OUTSIDE THE WORKING SURFACE all Visualizers For showing 3 dimensional objects with the WolfVision Visualizer just place them on the working surface and adjust ZOOM and FOCUS as mentioned Due to a special WolfVision lens the object can be up to 25 cm 9 7 in height If the object is to big for the working surface or if you want to show it from the side just place it behind or in front of the unit and tilt the top mirror by hand or using the MIRROR keys 12 In this way it is also possible to make recordings of subjects in the room or surrounding area as with a video camera by just tiltin
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