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INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS VZ-17 / VZ-37 VZ-17 / VZ-37 ENGLISH Check out our INTERNET HOMEPAGE for additional technical information: http://www.wolfvision.com...
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Precautions Vorsichtmassnahmen WARNING! ACHTUNG! Elektroschockrisiko - Risk of electric shock Gefährliche Netzspannung Dangerous voltage inside im Gerätinneren Please follow these precautions: Angeführte Vorsichtsmassregeln unbedingt beachten: USE THIS MACHINE ONLY WITH THE CORRECT DAS GERÄT NUR MIT DER AUF DEM TYPENSCHILD VOLTAGE AS SHOWN ON THE TYPE LABEL ! ANGEGEBENEN NETZSPANNUNG VERWENDEN! DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO EXTREME HEAT OR...
Fax: (450)294-2228 E-Mail: wolfvision.usa@wolfvision.com 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 Internet Homepage: http://www.wolfvision.com Technical support by E-mail: support@wolfvision.com...
ATTENTION: Check which Visualizer model you have! This is a combined user manual for the professional WolfVision Visualizer models: VZ-17 and VZ-37. It is noted in the headline if the following chapter applies just to one of these models. Therefore it is important that you check which Visualizer model you have!
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VZ-17: On the VZ-17 the RGBS-signal is actually 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.
SWITCHABLE OUTPUTS 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 the Preview output (#31 or #43).
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).
BOTTOM LIGHT / LASER CENTER MARKER The LIGHT key (#21) can be used to switch between: "Top light" (with Synchronized Lightfield) "Bottom light" (with Laser Center Marker) and Laser "Light off" center marker The bottom light should be used for dark transparent materials such as x-rays or for very small transparent materials such as slides.
This "Power-on Preset" can also be recalled during operation of the unit by pressing the RESET key (#20) AUTOIRIS / MANUAL IRIS 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.
IMPORTANT TEXT ENHANCEMENT 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.
AUTOMATIC LAMP CHANGER 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".
However the top mirror (#3) always has to be kept clean! Wipe the mirror gently with the WolfVision Visualizer cleaning cloth. Please note: Switch off the power before cleaning a mirror in order to make sure that the Laser Center Marker is off.
ON-SCREEN MENU / CAMERA MENU For standard use of 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 (#25 and #26) are dark on the control panel and not easy accessible.
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...
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Parallel port (15-pin D-Sub, 12-24 V) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15-pin D-Sub connector, 12-24V 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 on unit, male, front side First Function, Shift key is not activated Second Function, Shift key is activated 1.
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TECHNICAL DATA: VZ-37 VZ-17 Camera 1/3" 3-CCD Video 1/2" 1-CCD Video Output signals PAL or NTSC Pictures per second PAL: 50 half-pictures / (as picked up by t he camera) NTSC: 60 half-pictures Horizontal resolution 800 lines 470 lines 420 lines (PAL) /...
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 12) 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...
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- 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.
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CODES: Storing presets: Press a Preset key for 4 seconds Preset Activating the camera menu: Press MENU key for 1 second Auto focus for flat objects: Sync on green switching: VZ-37: RGBS / YUV switching Manual change to second lamp: Text enhancement (in color) press for 1 second Demo mode:...
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