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  • Page 1 Ziggi-HD Plus USB Document Camera User Manual www.ipevo.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction The Basics What makes Ziggi-HD Plus different? How is Ziggi-HD Plus different from Ziggi-HD? Package Contents Package Contents About the Packaging Getting Help & Software Information Getting Help Viewing your Software Version Getting Started System Requirements...
  • Page 3 Show Restrictions and Tips Create New Album Selecting Audio Device Image Adjustments Image Adjustment Tab Using Ziggi-HD Plus in Other Ways Using Ziggi-HD Plus as a Web/Conferencing Camera Built-in Microphone Multiple Doc Cam Support Splitscreen Mode Anti-glare Shield Using the Anti-glare Shield Mounting the Anti-glare Shield Closing &...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    (up to 12x magnification) as well as a Macro mode which allows for sharp focus on very close subjects up to 3.94 inches (10 cm) away. For these reasons, Ziggi-HD Plus is ideal for capturing minute details of documents and pictures. High-resolution capture is also appropriate for large-screen projections.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    IPEVO has a longstanding commitment to green business practices, and this extends to our product packaging. We like our products to do the talking, not fancy packaging! Your Ziggi-HD Plus has been shipped with a minimum of packaging materials, particularly a minimum of plastic. The plain craft paper box (which does not contain high-resolution graphics or wasteful multi-color printing) is recyclable, as are the cardboard cut-outs keeping the Ziggi-HD Plus in place.

  • Page 6: Getting Help & Software Information

    Getting Help & Software Information Getting Help We want to help you enjoy your Ziggi-HD Plus, and we are always available to answer any questions or offer technical and troubleshooting assistance. Consider using one or more of these resources: • IPEVO.com –...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Please visit the IPEVO website to download the latest version at: http://support.ipevo.com/presenter Ziggi-HD Plus is compatible with both PC and Mac and can be installed in just a few simple steps: 1. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the prompts to install Presenter.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Ziggi-Hd Plus

    Take some time to familiarize yourself with the key features of Ziggi-HD Plus: A – Stand Ziggi-HD Plus's stand has three points of articulation with generous degrees of freedom, allowing you to place the camera by hand in any position, depending on subject and desired image size.

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Ziggi-Hd Plus

    See Page 19 for more on exposure. G – Autofocus (AF) switch Set your focus to one of two modes. Continuous (C) causes Ziggi-HD Plus to constantly determine the best focus for your image. Single (S) causes Ziggi-HD Plus to stay at a single focus.

  • Page 10: Ipevo Presenter Software

    This is the default mode upon software startup. This mode shows the current video capture coming from the Ziggi-HD Plus camera. In this mode, you are also able to change aspects of the image such as exposure, mirroring, and resolution.

  • Page 11: Camera Mode

    Here, you can access additional settings such as Sound Effect, Snapshot Timer, Refresh Rate and Video Settings. H – Select Video Device If you have multiple connected video devices, be sure to select Ziggi-HD Plus as your video device. I – Adjust Adjust certain parameters of the image such as Saturation and Hue.

  • Page 12: Review Mode

    IPEVO Presenter Software(Cont'd) Review Mode To review snapshots and videos you've taken , enter Review mode by clicking on (see Pages 24 through 27) the Review tab on the left-hand side of the Presenter window. A – Image Pane This shows thumbnails of snapshots and videos sorted by date. Videos are differentiated by the white video camera icon in the center of the thumbnail.

  • Page 13: Getting A Great Image - Six Considerations

    Getting a Great Image – Six Considerations Getting a Great Image – Six Considerations When configuring the camera for your desired image, you will be chiefly concerned with the following six elements: • Image size - How large or small the subject appears in the frame (i.e. the window of the Presenter software).

  • Page 14: Image Size

    When capturing a document, you will likely position it on the tabletop, on the same plane as your Ziggi-HD Plus base. When capturing close-up details or text passages from a document, you may find it handy to shift the document as you move from detail to detail, essentially scrolling through the text as necessary.

  • Page 15: Zoom Function

    Note that while the Ziggi-HD Plus has ample resolution to capture larger A3-sized paper, Ziggi-HD Plus would need to be placed on something (such as a stack of books) to make the camera high enough to completely capture an A3 document.

  • Page 16: Image Orientation

    Landscape versus Portrait orientations Camera Lens Orientation The top of the Ziggi-HD Plus camera lens is located 90° counterclockwise from the square top of the camera body. With the camera head in its fully-extended position, documents will need to be placed perpendicular to the camera stand (as opposed to parallel) for text to be rendered “right side up”...

  • Page 17: Changing Orientation

    Using the Swivel Head Ziggi-HD Plus's camera head is expressly designed to give you an easy way to alter orientation. From its fully-extended position, Ziggi-HD Plus can be swiveled 180° clockwise and 90° counterclockwise. Find the position that works best for yourself and your subject. For example, if you are giving a presentation and need access to the subject for a hands-on demonstration or to frequently change its position, you might consider moving the stand to one side of the subject—and changing orientation through the swivel head...

  • Page 18: Using The Mirroring Function

    Changing Orientation (cont'd) Using the Mirroring Function In Camera mode, the Mirror tab allows you to flip the image horizontally, vertically, or both. Mirroring defaults to Off (no mirroring). “Horizontal” flips the image on a vertical axis going through the center of the image, while “Vertical”...

  • Page 19: Changing Exposure

    EXP, or drag the pointer to a value. Hitting “Default” will bring the exposure back to the default value. Exposure Lock (AE-Lock) Check the AE - Lock button on the Exposure tab to lock the exposure. Ziggi-HD Plus will not attempt to find optimal exposure but will instead stay at the current exposure level.

  • Page 20: Focus

    Plus in Continuous mode will ensure your image is always in sharp focus. - Single (S) mode: In Single mode, Ziggi-HD Plus will stay at a single focal length, and will not try to constantly adjust itself. This mode is ideal for manual control of focus. If you are capturing a text document laid on the table which is not moving, single mode will be sufficient for sharp focus.

  • Page 21: Focusing

    When focusing, four corners of a red box will appear in the center of the screen and a beep will sound, letting you know Ziggi-HD Plus is attempting to focus. The image may appear to slightly zoom in and out.

  • Page 22: Resolution

    (and therefore more detail), and also consume more computing power. Low resolutions communicate less detail but are also less demanding of computer resources. Resolution is measured in pixels, the smallest part of a picture element. Ziggi-HD Plus's 8 Megapixel camera is capable of several high-definition resolutions.

  • Page 23: White Balance

    White Balance White Balance "White balance" or "color balance" refers to adjusting an image in order to accurately render color. Ziggi- HD Plus automatically seeks the correct white balance so that colors (including white) are presented as close to reality as possible. Manually Adjusting White Balance To manually adjust white balance, select the AWB (Automatic White Balance) pulldown menu in Camera mode in the Presenter window.

  • Page 24: Snapshots

    The Timer provides a delay (in seconds) between the time you press the Snapshot button and the time when Ziggi-HD Plus actually takes the snapshot. You might find this delay necessary to avoid any shake in the camera body that could result in a blurry image. Using the Timer eliminates this possibility.

  • Page 25: Automated Shooting

    Automated Shooting Automated Shooting IPEVO Presenter features an automatic shooting scheduler for capturing multiple snapshots. This tool is ideal for archiving different materials quickly, for time-lapse photography, and for stop-motion videos. Clicking Auto in Camera mode will bring up a window allowing you to set up the automated shooting schedule.

  • Page 26: Photo Albums

    Photo Albums Photo Albums In Review mode, press Album on the top menu bar to access your photo albums. Albums are listed by date. To rename an album, double-click on the current name to bring up an editable text field. Or, right-click on the album and select Rename.

  • Page 27: Recording Videos

    Recording Videos Recording Videos In addition to snapshots, Ziggi-HD Plus can also capture video. To do so, click on the red video camera icon at the bottom of the Presenter window in Camera mode. After a couple seconds of preparation, the video will appear. A counter will appear just above the Snapshot and Record icons, letting you know the running duration of the video.

  • Page 28: Projecting Your Image

    Full Screen Mode Ziggi-HD Plus's image quality and high resolution are perfect for large-screen projections in the classroom or conference room. In general, you'll need Ziggi-HD Plus, your PC, Mac or Chromebook, and a separate projector device (not included, sold separately).

  • Page 29: Preparing For Projection

    Preparing for Projection Mirroring Your Desktop You'll need to mirror the content on your desktop (that is, the full screen of Ziggi-HD Plus's video capture) and redirect it to your projector device. Please refer to your projector documentation for information specific to your projector.

  • Page 30: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings There are a number of advanced settings available to you to further customize the Ziggi-HD Plus experience. Windows Click on the gear icon in the lower left-hand corner to enter Settings. Settings Tab • Instant Preview – Preview the snapshot you've just taken before returning to the live view. Default is Off (no preview).
  • Page 31 Select your preferred audio device from the pulldown menu for use in conjunction with your doc cam. About Tab This tab lists the version of Presenter you are using. Check support.ipevo.com to ensure you have the latest version of Presenter. Press Confirm to apply any changes to Settings you have made.
  • Page 32 Advanced Settings (cont'd) Snapshot Tab • Instant Preview – Preview the snapshot you've just taken before returning to the live view. Default is Off (no preview). Choose between a two-second preview and four-second preview. • Snapshot Timer – Once you press the snapshot button, tell the camera to wait either 3 seconds or 10 seconds before taking the snapshot.

  • Page 33: Image Adjustments

    Image adjustments Image Adjustment Tab The image adjustment tab provides a number of customizations relating to video image quality. • Contrast (0 to 31) – controls difference in color and brightness between different parts of the image • Gamma (0 to 127) – Gamma correction, affects gray levels and how the image is reproduced on the screen •...

  • Page 34: Using Ziggi-Hd Plus In Other Ways

    Using Ziggi-HD Plus in Other Ways Using Ziggi-HD Plus as Web/Conferencing Camera While Ziggi-HD Plus is designed as a document camera, it can also be used as a web camera/ conferencing camera with Skype and many other applications. Ziggi-HD Plus's top section can be rotated up, such that the camera is pointing horizontally rather than down.

  • Page 35: Multiple Doc Cam Support

    Multiple Doc Cam Support Multiple Doc Cam Support Presenter can now support multiple document cameras for both Mac and Windows PC. You can generate a separate Presenter window for each of the document cameras connected to your computer. To do so, press Ctrl+N on PC or Command+N on Mac.

  • Page 36: Splitscreen Mode

    Splitscreen Mode Splitscreen Mode The newest version of Presenter supports splitscreen mode for both Mac and Windows PC. Two doc cams can be connected and presented in splitscreen, or a single doc cam's video feed can be presented in splitscreen. Functions like zoom, resolution change, rotate and more can be changed independently in each splitscreen window.

  • Page 37: Anti-Glare Shield

    You may experience undesirable glare in your image from reflected light. Possible sources of reflected light include overhead lights or a desk lamp directed at the subject. To reduce or eliminate this glare, Ziggi-HD Plus comes with an Anti-Glare Shield. Mounting the Anti-Glare Shield To mount the Anti-Glare Shield, align the grooves on the underside of the shield with the sides of the camera head.

  • Page 38: Closing & Exiting Ipevo Presenter Software

    • Macintosh – Click the Close button at the top left-hand corner of the window, or press Command + W. Keyboard Shortcuts Here is a list of keyboard shortcuts which may facilitate your use of Ziggi-HD Plus: Function Windows & Mac...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting & Faq

    See Page 22. Does Ziggi-HD Plus capture audio? Yes, Ziggi-HD Plus has a built-in microphone. The microphone is on when Ziggi-HD Plus is on. All my snapshots come out blurry. Enable Continuous mode to ensure the image is in sharp focus.

  • Page 40: Safety Information

    © 2015 IPEVO Inc. All rights reserved. IPEVO, IPEVO Presenter, Ziggi-HD Plus, the IPEVO logo, and other IPEVO marks are owned by IPEVO Inc. and may be registered. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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