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1. ENGLISH Contents Precautions Page 2 Description of the Wolfvision Visualizer Page 4 5 How the Visualizer works Page 5 Basic preparations Page 5 Working with the Wolfvision Visualizer Page 6 10 Working on the working surface Page 6 Working outside the working surface Scanning slides Page 6 Autoiris Manual Iris Page 6 Reflections Glare Page 7 IMPORTANT Lighting Page 7 Preset functions Page 7 Switchable outputs Page 8 Read in device for computers Page 8 Connecting a number of monitors Page 8 Lightboxes Bottom light Page 8 Using a video printer Page 9 Video recording Page 9 Switching to playback of a video recorder Page 9 Scanning slides Page 10 Lamp changer Page 10 Maintenance Page 10 11 Exchanging lamps Page 10 Thermostat Page 11 Exchanging a fuse Page 11 Infrared remote control Page 11 Changing the frequency of the IR control Page 12 Transportation Maintenance Mirror cleaning Page 12 IMPORTANT Page 12 IMPORTANT Specifications Page 13 Connections Page 14 Troubleshooting Page 14 15 Genlock operation general view on page 15 Special instructions manual Copyright Wolf Vision GmbH amp Co KG Vlbg Wirtschaftspark A 6840 G tzis Austria Tel 43 5523 52250 0 Fax 43 5523 52249 The Wolfvision Visualizer VZ 15 E U UE N was developed and designed by WOLFVISION in Austria It is MADE IN AUSTRIA Patents examples US 5027219 FRG 3833908 CH 6785762. Reflection x No reflection No reflection i I y Do D N ing plate 5 Light reflected directly Light reflected to Light reflected to into camera the outside the outside Please make sure that reflections are not caused by room light LIGHTING The lighting system is fixed for working on the working surface Because of the oblique mounting of the camera and the light projector of the Visualizer the light field shifts to the left when the distance between the Visualizer and the scanned object is increased This means that the light field no longer exactly shows the recorded area The edges of the light field may also be unsharp In this case switch off the Visualizers light with the LIGHT off key 23 and work with room light PRESET FUNCTION 2 PREseT a The Wolfvision Visualizer VZ 15 offers the possibility of programming two presets for the functions Zoom Focus Iris Light and Image They can be recalled with the PRESET 1 25 and PRESET 2 26 key This function is very useful for example if a user requires one preset for papers on the working surface and one preset for an object placed in front of the unit During his presentation the user just has to press the PRESET 1 or PRESET 2 key when he changes from one object to the other While the VZ 15 is adjusting the preset position the green LED light 28 is flashing For programming a preset just adjust Zoom Focus Iris Light and Image as required and simulta
3. SPECIFICATIONS PICK UP ELEMENT System Effective pixels Horizontal resolution Depth of focus White balance Iris Gain control Optics Color system REFLECTOR HEAD Head rotation Mirror system Format on working surface Format projecting into space OPERATION Infrared remote control Control panel functions Programmable presets Auto preset factory setup LIGHTING ELEMENT Lens light Light source Spare lamp CONNECTIONS Y C output 7 pin connector Preview video output Composite video output Sync input Sync system Parallel port Serial port DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Height folded Height ready for use Length x width Working surface Weight GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Power source Power consumption SCOPE OF SUPPLY Specifications subject to change 1 2 interline transfer CCD 752 x 582 PAL VZ 15E 768 x 494 NTSC VZ 15U VZ 15UE VZ 15N gt 460 TV lines Tele 2 7 70mm Wide 9 7 250mm automatic automatic manual automatic 8 5 x telezoom 20 170 mm f 2 0 no close up adapter lens PAL VZ 15E or NTSC VZ 15U VZ 15UE VZ 15N 360 degrees reflector arm with pneumatic damper transport or operation positions 2 front coated mirrors inside the unit and on the reflector head On units with serial numer lower than 153468 the mirror on the reflector head was back coated height up to 9 7 250mm width 1 4 to 10 5 36 to 270mm length 1 6
4. Printed in Austria Design and specifications subject to change September 1996 1 Arm with pneumatic damper 2 Mirror system 3 Control panel 4 Connections on the back 5 Working plate black white 6 Air extraction 7 Ventilation 8 Lamp changer see page 10 9 Lamp exchange cover 10 Reflector head 11 Release button for the arm 13 Sensor for infrared remote control 14 Infrared remote control CONTROL PANEL 15 ZOOM tele 16 ZOOM wide wor vion 17 FOKUS 18 FOKUS ey 15 ZOOM 16 m 19 Manual IRIS dark 20 Manual IRIS bright 17 4 21 IMAGE switchable outputs off FOCUS j 22 IMAGE switchable outputs on 23 LIGHT off BLZ 24 LIGHT on 25 PRESET 1 see page 21 IMAGE 22 26 PRESET 2 see page 7 27 POWER off om 23 LIGHT 24 on 28 POWER on off 23 LIGHT 24 on 29 LED light for Power off red B 25 PRESET 26 1 30 LED light for Power on green Eor Bde on 29 30 5 i S 7 CONNECTIONS 0000000000000 Parallel 31 Preview video output 000000000000 39 32 Composite video output switchable 33 External Sync Input see spezial instruction manual 34 Main power switch 35 Fuse see page 11 Preview Composite Y C 36 Power connection T 37 Y C S VHS output switchable O 38 Serial port for controlling the VZ 15 3 39 Parallel port for controlling the VZ 15 HOW THE VISUALIZER WORKS A light projector b inside the Wolfvision Visualizer project
5. to 14 42 to 360mm length x width x height 0 to eternity functions zoom focus iris image zoom focus iris image light power preset 1 preset 2 zoom focus iris automatic or manual preset light image when pressing the power on button zoom focus iris and light automatically adjusts to a AS format on the working surface 8 5 x power zoom electronically synchronized with camera lens 24 V 150 W halogen lamp lamp cap G 6 35 Philips 7158 Osram 64640 Ansi FCS etc 4000 lux in tele position built in lamp changer with LED Y Signal 1 Vpp 75 ohm C Signal 0 3 Vpp burst level 75 ohm switchable VBS 1 0 Vpp 75 ohm BNC connector VBS 1 0 Vpp 75 ohm BNC connector switchable VBS 1 0 Vpp 75 ohm or black burst signal BNC connector internal and external horizontal H phase and subcarrier SC adjustable 25 pin D Sub connector 24 V for external wired remote control 9 pin D Sub connector possible configurations RS 232 optional RS 422 485 6 3 4 176 mm 26 3 4 690 mm 23 1 2 x 17 3 4 598 x 450 mm 17 x 13 1 2 431 x 341 mm 37 Ibs 17kg 100 120 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz max 230 W Power cable BNC RCA adapter Video cable BNC User manual Video cable Y C Infrared remote control 7 pin to 4 pin 13 CONNECTORS Y C cable cable 7 pin to 4 pin Function ASCII Code en Pe 192 E eoo Iris open 193 Focus plus 194 connectors viewd from front side Zoo
6. 100V 110V 120V T4A Change the fuse for a new one and switch the unit on again If the fuse fails again contact your Visualizer dealer INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL For controlling the Wolfvision Visualizer with the infrared remote control aim the remote control at the Visualizer and press the required key 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 the reception I zoom If the Visualizer can only be controlled from a close distance or if it cannot be controlled at all with the au infrared remote control you may have to change the Tr battery IMAGE Open the cover of the remote control as shown on the drawing with a flat object for example a screwdriver and replace the 9 V battery with a new one 11 Changing the frequency of the IR control If a user works with two Wolfvision Visualizers and wants to control them both individually with their infrared remote controls he has the possibility of changing the frequency on one of the units For switching one Visualizer and its remote control to the second frequency just use the red switch besides the battery of the remote control and simultaneously press the Save key on the camera control panel 12 and IMAGE on key 22 on the main control panel of the Visualizer TRANSPORTATION IMPORTANT Fo
7. Preview video output 31 of the Visualizer VIDEO RECORDING A video recorder can be connected to the Wolfvision Visualizer so that recordings on video tape can be made S mply connect the Composite video output 32 or the Y C output 37 of the Visualizer to the according input of your video recorder When using a S VHS or Hi 8 video recorder use the Y C output in order to archive the best picture quality video Y C in video Y C out video Y C in video Y C out Connect a control monitor to the output of the video recorder SWITCHING TO PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO RECORDER If you want to mix your presentation with the Wolfvision Visualizer with playback of a video tape connect the Visualizer the video recorder and the monitor or video projector as follows video Y C in video Y C in video Y C in video Y C in video Y C out video Y C out video Y C out video Y C out Connect the Composite video output 32 or the Y C output 37 of the Visualizer to the according input of the video recorder Connect the video or Y C output of the video recorder with the audiences monitor or video projector Adjust the video recorder so that the picture of the Visualizer will be shown When the video recorder is switched to play the Visualizers picture will be interrupted by the picture of the video recorder Switch the video recorder to stop and the pict
8. changing the lamp allow it to cool or use right lamp a cloth to avoid finger burning When pressing a new lamp into the socket use a cloth to prevent fingerprints on the lamp gt l2 ll Only use 24 V 150 W halogen lamps cap G 6 35 types Philips 7158 Osram 64640 Ansi FCS etc 7 Return the metal plate and the lamp holder to their original positions 8 Close the lamp exchange slot 9 Reconnect the power cord and turn the main power switch 34 to I 10 Turn the lamp changer switch 8 to the left so that the right lamp is used If the lamp changer is turned to the right the red warning light for the spare lamp illuminates even with a new spare lamp 10 THERMOSTAT If the unit gets too hot when ventilation or air extraction are covered a built in thermostat may switch off the light of the Visualizer Lay open the ventilation and the air extraction and allow it to cool EXCHANGING A FUSE Before changing a fuse disconnect the power cable The fuse 35 is situated behind a small lid between the power socket and the main power switch It can easily be opened with a small screwdriver etc The left fuse has to be exchanged The right fuse is a spare fuse 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 Power source Type of fuse CAUTION 220V 240V T 1 6 A Only use the proper fuses with the right specifications
9. function is switched off when using the ZRIS keys 19 20 It is switched on again when using the ZOOM keys 15 16 Bad picture quality Check the set ups and quality of your monitor or projector False colors Make sure that no neon light shines on the working surface NTSC adjust color phase of monitor or projector 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 No stable picture sync on video projector Adjust V Hold on monitor or HV frequencies on projector Vibrations in the picture Place the Visualizer on a solid table so that the unit is protected from movements of people working on that table Infrared remote control does not work Change the battery see page 11 If 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 lightfield 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 Ma
10. on the reflector head 10 or the glass dirty If yes clean it BUT BE CAREFUL SEE PAGE 12 Low light Is the lamp worn out Are you using the Visualizer with the correct voltage Is the lamp correctly placed in the socket Check the lamp change slot 9 Is the black metal plate fixed see page 10 No light Is the light switched off LIGHT keys 26 27 Is the lamp changer 8 in the right position Is the lamp burned out Is the light slot covered 14 Symptoms Check points The right 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 23 and work with room light This is not a failure of the unit see page 7 Lighting No monitor picture Are the switchable outputs Composite Y C or RGBS switched off Switch on with the IMAGE on key 22 Is the IRIS closed Press the ZRIS open key 20 Check cable connection and input of monitor projector Reflections Glare See detailled description on page 7 Poor picture quality on the projection screen using the Visualizer together with a video projector This is mostly due to bad adjustment of the video projector Connect a TV monitor to the Visualizer If the picture quality is good on the monitor check the adjustment of the video projector Autoiris does not work The autoiris
11. output 37 of the Visualizer by looping them through the inputs and outputs of each monitor as shown above In this way a number of monitors can be connected However if the signal is looped through a lot of monitors a video s gnal amplifier should be used in order to achieve equivalent picture quality on all monitors The number of monitors throught which the signal can be looped without a signal amplifier depends on the type of monitor and on the cable lenght OPTIONAL LIGHTBOXES Bottom light While working with one of Wolfvisions optional lightboxes the light of the Visualizer has to be switched off in order to prevent reflections Switch off the light of the Visualizer with the Light off key 23 and switch on the light of the lightbox Optional lightboxes are available from Wolfvision in 3 different sizes These lightboxes improve the quality of transparencies X rays and slides USING A VIDEO PRINTER The Wolfvision Visualizer can also be used for image capture with a video printer In th s manner single pictures of papers and objects can be made quickly The lighting and focus problems are eliminated by the Visualizers superb light and scan system Just connect the Composite video output 32 or the Y C output 37 of the Visualizer to the according video input of the video printer Connect a control monitor to the video output of the video printer and if required a second control monitor to the
12. g 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 reflector head 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 tilting the reflector head Due to the great focal range it is possible to show details even from a great distance to the unit If you want to record people you should turn off the light with the LIGHT off key 23 so that they are not dazzled AUTOIRIS MANUAL IRIS The Wolfvision Visualizer is equipped with autoiris That means that the brightness of the camera image adjusts automatically Using the IRIS keys 19 20 on the control panel or the remote control the autoiris function is switched off In this mode the Iris can be adjusted manually When using the ZOOM keys 15 16 on the control panel or the remote control the autoiris function 1s switched on again 6 REFLECTIONS GLARE IMPORTANT Reflections can appear only in the bottom half of the working surface where the light is reflected directly into the camera In this case move the object upwards and tilt the reflector head slightly If this is not possbile e g with very big objects pull the working plate to the front of the unit as shown below and tilt the reflector head accordingly As the working plate s magnetic it will stick to the unit
13. he main power switch 34 on the back of the unit to I The red power indicator 29 on the control panel indicates that power is supplied 6 Press the POWER on key 28 on the control panel The Visualizer now runs the factory setup 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 WORKING ON THE WORKING SURFACE 1 Place your subject material on the working surface For background use either the white side or the black side of the working plate For some objects the best presentation can be made with colored background 2 Tilt the reflector head 10 so that the object is illuminated DO NOT TOUCH THE MIRROR AS FINGERPRINTS CAUSE BRIGHT AND HAZY SPOTS ON THE PICTURE ALWAYS KEEP THE MIRROR CLEAN Video projector CAUTION SENSITIVE FRONT COATED MIRROR 3 Select the enlargement required with the ZOOM keys 15 16 on the control panel or the infrared remote control 4 Adjust the sharpness with the FOCUS keys 17 18 on the control panel or the infrared remote control WORKING OUTSIDE THE WORKING SURFACE 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 9 7 25 cm in height If the object is to bi
14. m wide 195 1 Y signal gt 3 Y signal Image off 196 2 Y ground gt 1 Y ground Iris close 197 5 C signal gt 4 C signal Focus minus 198 6 C ground gt 2 C ground oe ae i Power on 200 3 4 and 7 not connected Powerott 201 Preset 1 202 Parallel port 25 pin D Sub 24 V a En Light off 205 Save preset 216 Save preset 2 217 Switch IR mode A B 221 male front side Preset max wide 229 Preset A4 230 Preset AS 231 I Image on 10 19 Preset 2 on 8 2 Iris open 11 20 Light off Preset A7 233 3 Focus plus 12 21 Preset A8 234 4 Zoom far 13 GND DD 2 Preset max tele 235 5 Power on 14 Image off 23 these functions are only available 6 Preset 1 15 Iris close 24 on Visualizers with serial number J Light on 16 Focus minus 25 2 153200 and higher 0 17 Zoom near n 18 Power off Please note that ASCII Codes must be sent as one byte e g 199 and not 54321 ARE male front side 98 7 6 Pins 2 RX 3 TX 5 GND 7 RTS 8 CTS Baud rate 19200 databits 8 stopbit 1 parity no Between sending codes should be a break of 250ms minimum Serial port 9 pin D Sub Serial port 9 pin D Sub n i 9 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 11 Bright and hazy spots in the picture Is the mirror
15. neously press the PRESET 1 or the PRESET 2 key together with the Image on key 22 PLEASE NOTE Always press the mage on key before the PRESET key Factory setup When using the POWER on key 28 the unit is adjusting the Factory Setup Zoom and Focus on an A5 format on the working surface SWITCHABLE OUTPUTS IMAGE The Composite video output 32 and the Y C output 37 of the Visualizer are switchable Use the IMAGE keys 21 22 on the control panel or the remote control to switch the s gnal supplied from these outputs on and off Independently a video signal is always supplied to the Preview video output 31 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 READ IN DEVICE FOR COMPUTERS The Wolfvision Visualizer is perfectly suited for working as a 3 D scanner for computers equipped with a Grabber Card A Grabber Card can be used to digitize a video signal in order to store and process single pictures on a computer Therefore just connect the Composite video output 32 or the Y C output 37 of the Visualizer to the according input of your computers Grabber Card CONNECTING A NUMBER OF MONITORS lt Connect a control monitor to the Preview video output 31 of the Wolfvision Visualizer Connect additional monitors to the Composite video output 32 or the Y C
16. ny TV 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 UDERSCAN function with this function you can display 100 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 of video projector consult your Wolfvision dealer The size of the lightfield can be adjusted electronically using a special Wolfvision service software External Synchronization For extrernal synchronization of the VZ 15 and adjustments of color phase H phase etc please read the special Genlock Instruction Manual This is available on request from your Wolfvision dealer 15 Storing Presets Preset Speicherung WA mage on Press MMM me on DE Pre gt WOLFVISION ep 22 25 rs 20 0m oft 21 IMAGE 22 on 23 LIGHT 24 on 2 25 PRESET 26 1 El ot Bike on 29 30 Printed in Austria September 1996
17. r transportation press the release button for the arm 11 and at the same time push the arm down to the front of the unit Do NOT push this way DO NOT TRY TO PUSH DOWN THE ARM WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON FOR THE ARM During transportation put a soft material like paper between the mirror and the working surface in order to prevent damage to the mirror The arm is equipped with a pneumatic damper which makes the arm set up easy and holds it stable when working with the unit MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT Please note that dust on the mirror inside the unit has little effect on the picture quality as it 1s out of focal range However the mirror on the reflector head 10 always has to be kept clean Mirror For cleaning the mirror on the arm 10 wipe it gently with a soft and lint free tissue no paper Normal dry cleaning should be sufficient If not use a special optical cleaner only Move the tissue in vertical direction only Horizontal scratches CAUTION Sensitive front coated mirror 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 the 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 12
18. s the light via a mirror inside the unit and a mirror on the reflector head onto the working surface The video camera a inside the unit scans the picture where the light falls The optics of the camera and the light projector are synchronized This means that when the s ze of recording area is increased or decreased with the ZOOM keys 15 16 the size of the I illuminated area on the working surface is also increased or decreased SRD a N Is a u Thus the illuminated area on the working surface always indicates I zl where the camera scans the picture In fact the scanned area is mi Il fractionally smaller than the light field BASIC PREPARATIONS 1 Press the release button 2 Pull arm upwards 1 Press the release for the arm 11 and simultaneously pull the arm upward Make sure that the arm is extended to its full length 2 Connect the power cable to the unit 36 and plug it in 3 Connect a control monitor if required to the Preview video output 31 4 Connect a large viewing monitor or a video projector to the Composite video output 32 the Y C output 37 or the RGBS output 40 These outputs can be switched on and off with the IMAGE keys 21 22 of the control panel For live image projection we highly reccomend using the Y C output 37 The picture quality especially the resolution is much better than with the Composite video output 32 5 Turn t
19. ure of the Visualizer will reappear on the monitor or video projector SCANNING SLIDES The Wolfvision Visualizer together with one or more slide projectors allows easy scanning of individual slides or even whole slide shows with cross fading Slide projector Just project the slides onto a screen or another white surface switch off the Visualizers light with the LIGHT off key 23 and tilt the reflector head to scan the slides as shown on the left In this way it is also possible to zoom in on details in a slide Visualizer LAMP CHANGER The Wolfvision Visualizer is fitted with a lamp changer If one lamp fails there is no need to replace it immediately Just turn the switch of the lamp changer 8 on the front side of the machine to the locked position The spare lamp is now employed Thus there is no need to exchange a lamp during a presentation The red light above the lamp changer switch illuminates to indicate that the spare lamp the left lamp is employed This acts as a reminder to exchange the other lamp the right lamp for a new one when next convenient EXCHAN GIN G LAMPS Viewed from above Disconnect the power cord 1 Press to the right Remove the working plate 5 2 Tilt forwards Remove the lamp exchange cover 9 Press the retaining spring A on the right side and tilt the black metal plate B 5 Tilt the lamp holder 6 Change the lamp POUND Re left lamp Before
20. wore vion C sualzer INSTRUCTIONS VZ 15 ENGLISH PRECAUTIONS Make sure that sufficient air circulation for cooling the unit is possible ventilation slots on the left and right s de 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 TYPLABEL 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 o not place liquids or wet objects on the working surface Put them in front of or behind the it 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 are radiations Avoid installing the Visualizer in locations exposed to strong magnetic fields or electrical currents This could cause monitor image distortion or even damage to the CCD camera
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