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Easy Handling Concept (Camera Head / Zoom Wheel)

For smooth presentations, it is necessary that the Visualizer is very easy to use. Everyone should be able to operate the unit immediately, without any instructions. Normally users need only to use the zoom wheel on top of the camera head. Everything else (focus, iris etc.) is adjusted automatically.

The continuously working autofocus recognizes all objects very quickly and precisely. As a result, a presenter never needs to worry about focusing. For special objects a manual focus is also available.

The zoom wheel offers the possibility to zoom with two speeds.

The other 5 keys on the camera head include important functions like autofocus on/off, manual focus, freeze and Ext/Int. More functions are available on the remote control of the VZ-8plus³.

Most functions on the Visualizer can also be controlled without remote control. Special features like menu settings and Preset 1 are availble as double functions if the keys on the camera head are pressed for 1 second.

No Light Adjustments Necessary 

The light system is optimized for the working surface and there is never a need for any light adjustments. The camera arm can be moved up and down at an angle of 90 degrees. The light is fixed onto the camera arm and moves together with the camera. Therefore, it is also possible to illuminate the area in front or behind the working surface. The light of the Visualizers is focused on the working surface. Neither the audience nor the speaker will be blinded in a darkened room and there is no disturbing stray light from the Visualizer on the projection screen.

For recording objects at greater distances to the device, the close-up lens of the Visualizers can be hinged away from the camera. It won't get lost because it remains attached to the unit.

Large Zoom Range

A large optical zoom range is one of the most important features of a Visualizer, because only an optical zoom can pick up objects in full resolution.

WolfVision's optical 12 times zoom offers the possibility to pick up objects as large as an open book (370 x 276mm / 14.6" x 10.9") and as small as a stamp (33 x 25mm / 1.3" x 1") in full size to fill the screen. For enlarging even smaller objects down to 17 x 13mm (0.7" x 0.5") the Visualizer also offers 4x digital zoom.

Outstanding Mechanical Stability and Long Lifetime

Outstanding mechanical stability has always been a basic requirement for all WolfVision products. Our Visualizers are solid and built to last a very long lifetime.

Just "touch" the unit and "feel" the difference between a WolfVision Visualizer and any other unit on the market!

Unique Folding System / Set up in Seconds

The Visualizer can be set up in seconds. A gentle tug lifts the arm and light into the working position. The user then needs only to turn the camera head to the desired viewing angle. Just as easily, it folds back into its compact size with just one pull on the center ring, to be neatly stored during or after a presentation.

The units fit perfectly in a drawer. The height when folded is only 122mm / 4.8" (same outside dimensions as previous units).

220° Tilt Range of Camera 

Not many Visualizers can record outside of the working surface because tilting the camera and light requires high-grade mechanical components.

WolfVision's VZ-8 series Visualizers feature a very sophisticated camera/light hinge which provides a large shooting area outside of the working surface.

The total tilt range of the camera is 220 degrees.

The camera can be tilted 100° towards the audience and 120° towards the speaker.

Recordings Behind the Unit

When objects are too big to be placed on the working surface or need to be shown from the side (like glasses of liquids etc.), the camera head and the light of the portable Visualizers can be turned to accommodate them.

In this way a Visualizer can be used like a video camera, to record people, large objects, pictures or charts in a room.

Recordings in Front of the Unit, with Image Flip

The Visualizer can not only record objects from behind the unit. The camera head can also be turned to record in front of the unit.

This is perfect for recording a speaker or charts on a wall behind the speaker. When the camera is turned to record in front of the unit, the image is automatically turned around 180 degrees ("image flip"), because normally such recordings would be upside down.

100% Reflection free Working Surface / Slide-through

Due to the clever design of the Visualizer's housing, the whole working surface is completely reflection free.In the upper part the working surface, where the light is normally reflected into the camera, the surface is slightly curved, so that reflections are not possible on any part of the working surface.

The flat design also allows moving objects around on the whole working surface without any obstacles. Even oversized documents (like the calendar seen in the picture on the left) can be moved to the back without being blocked by the device.

WolfVision Picture Quality

WolfVision Visualizers have always been famous for their outstanding picture quality, which is due to a perfect mixture of high end components and remarkable know-how.

Perfect picture quality means high resolution throughout the whole picture (including the edges), lifelike colors, high frame rate, fast and precise auto focus, smooth zooming, an overall distortion free picture, even lighting without reflections or hot spots and much more.

WolfVision's high priority on perfect picture quality can be seen on the wohle product line - from the entry level to the top of the line Visualizers.

The picture quality of a Visualizer or camera can only be as good as its weakest component. The following 5 basic elements are responsible for perfect picture quality, as found on all WolfVision units:

• High End Camera Lens
• High End Image Sensor (CCD)
• High End Electronic Hardware
• High End Software (Firmware)
• High End Light System

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High Resolution, sRGB Color Precision

The most important new feature of the "third generation" of VZ-8 Visualizers is the upgrade to a higher resolution CCD camera with 1280 x 960 pixels and 30 frames per second. This is native SXGA- resolution with an aspect ratio of 4:3.

The camera also outputs native 720p HD (High Definition) with 1280 x 720 pixels at a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9.

The VZ-8plus³ and VZ-8light³ offer 750 lines of resolution. Naturally these 750 lines are visible in every part of the picture, including the edges, as WolfVision only uses high-end lenses.

Besides the native image formats SXGA- and 720p HD, both Visualizers can also output the image scaled to XGA and WXGA. The quality of the scaling is exceptional. The signal is better than with an original XGA or WXGA camera.

Additional image formats of the Visualizer VZ-8plus³ are SXGA+, SXGA and SVGA. Plus it can also output the original Progressive Scan signal converted into PAL or NTSC video (switchable).

All widescreen projectors, monitors or plasma displays on the market can display at least one of these standards.

All current WolfVision Visualizer models can pick up 30 pictures (frames) per second in every resolution. There is almost no difference in the smoothness of motion, when compared to PAL/NTSC video cameras. But the resolution is much higher!

Firmware Updates through RS232 or USB

WolfVision's Visualizers are the only units on the market that offer upgradeable firmware. This allows new features and technical improvements to be added at no cost!

Downloading firmware updates from the internet and uploading them onto a Visualizer can be done in a couple of minutes. Serial (RS232) or USB connections can be used for the update.

WolfVision's engineers are constantly working on new features and improvements to keep your units up to date with the technology of tomorrow!

USB Device Port / Connectivity Software

The USB Device port can be used for direct connections between the Visualizer and a computer. This way, a Visualizer can be used as a scanner for 3-dimensional objects. Images in JPG, TIF or BMP format can be taken in a fraction of a second - much faster than with a desktop scanner.

WolfVision's USB Software (Connectivity Software) works under Windows 2000, XP, Vista and 7 (32 and 64-bit) as well as Apple Macintosh. It is fully TWAIN/WIA compatible. This is important when using Visualizers in connection with graphic programs such as Photoshop, or for connecting them to Interactive Whiteboards (Smart Boards).

The fast USB 2.0 port can also output live motion. WolfVision‘s Connectivity Software can store AVI files and includes a video capture driver. You can view and save the live image from the Visualizer on your computer in almost every modern video editing software.

9 Picture Memory

The VZ-8plus³ can store 9 images and recall them by just pressing one of the numerical keys on the infrared remote control.

By pressing the "All" key, a split image with all 9 pictures of the memory can be displayed, enabling easy selection. The 9 pictures in the memory can also be downloaded to a PC via USB and they remain in the memory even when the power is disconnected.

The VZ-8light³ offers a 1 image freeze function, instead of the 9 picture memory.

Computer Input

Instead of connecting a computer directly to a monitor or projector, the monitor output of the computer can be connected to the external input of the Visualizer. This has the advantage that a user can use the Ext/Int key of the Visualizer to switch between the Visualizer image and the computer image. There is no need to use a second remote control of a projector or monitor to switch between the image sources.

Special Surface for Transparencies

The whole working surface has the same even color thus providing the perfect background for transparencies and other objects.

For x-rays or oversized slides, external lightboxes are available.

Anti-theft Devices

The Visualizer has two anti-theft devices. On the bottom of the working plate is a thread for attaching the unit to a table with the supplied table lock bolt. T-Lock (Kensington® Lock) devices can also be used. The connection can be found on the bottom of the arm.

Text Enhancer / Negative / Negative-Blue

WolfVision Visualizers offer many possibilities to improve the readability of text:

With the "Text Enhancer" function, the outstanding contrast of the picture is improved even more with colors only slightly darker than before. Dark text on a bright background can sometimes be easier to read if the Visualizer is switched to "Negative" or "Negative/Blue".

External Controlling

There are 3 different possibilities to control the Visualizers from external devices, such as a room control system, a video conferencing system or a computer:

- Serial RS232
- USB
- Infrared (VZ-8plus³ only)

Infrared Remote Control

The VZ-8plus³ is supplied with a remote control. In addition to the features described above, the remote control also offers:

- Manual focus
- Auto focus on/off
- Manual iris
- 3 user programmable presets
- Laser pointer
- Easy navigation for on-screen menu and on-screen help

Optimized for Video Conferencing

WolfVision's camera electronics produce a very strong and stable picture, which is very important when a Visualizer is used as a document camera for videoconferencing systems.

The even lighting, smooth auto iris and perfect focus are very important features, enabling video conferencing systems to digitize and transfer the picture from a WolfVision Visualizer much faster than pictures from other document cameras. Furthermore there is no blinding stray light from a WolfVision Visualizer, which could disturb the auto iris of the room camera.

Of course these features are equally important for live image presentations with a data projector and for other Visualizer applications.Due to the "Image Flip" feature the Visualizers can also be used as an additional room camera of a videoconferencing system.

Slide Drawer

Slides can be picked up in exceptional quality without an external bottom light by just putting them into the slide drawer on the camera head of the VZ-8plus³.

Connectors / DVI-port

VZ-8plus³ and VZ-8light³ output the image on RGB (15-Pin D-Sub) and DVI outputs.

(The DVI port on the VZ-8light³ is a new feature of the "third generation". There was no DVI port on VZ-8light².)

Auto Resolution: The Visualizer recognizes units connected to the DVI and RGB output and automatically selects the perfect output mode.

Dimensions

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