Buhl Industries VP-30
Visual Presenter
USER MANUAL
Version 8-5-08
NOTICES: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
Use the visual presenter under rated electric conditions with included power supply only
Do not place the visual presenter on any unstable surface.
Do not place this device directly under sunlight or near heaters.
Do not place this device near water.
Keep the camera away from acid or alkali gas.
Do not place this visual presenter in humid, dusty, windy or vibrant locations.
The recommended operating environment is: z Temperature: 0ºC - 45ºC (32ºF - 113ºF) z Humidity: Less than 75%
Always unplug BEFORE cleaning the device. Use a damp soft-cloth for cleaning. Do not use volatile solvent.
When this equipment functions abnormally, such as smoke, smell, noise, immediately unplug and call for professional assistance.
Unplug the visual presenter or shut off the power when not in use.
CONTENTS
System Diagram: ....................................................................... 1
Rear Panel Connections ............................................................ 1
Front Control Panel ................................................................... 2
Specifications ............................................................................ 4
Initial Setup ............................................................................... 5
Operating Instructions ............................................................... 6
Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 7
Packing List and Accessories .................................................... 8
Service and Support .................................................................. 8
System Diagram:
1. Camera head
2. Remotes Sensor
3. Upper mechanical arm
4. Main mechanical arm
5. Side lamp
6. Lighting arm
7. Power switch
8. Base light
9. Control panel
10. Base unit
Rear Panel
Connections
Video, Audio: Video & Audio Input
Video, Audio: Composite Video & Audio Output
S-VIDEO: S-video Output
MIC: Microphone Input
VGA OUT1;VGA OUT2
：VGA Output
VGA IN1; VGA IN2: VGA Input
PC IN: PC stereo audio input
USB: PC connector
DC12V: power adapter connector
Front Control Panel:
1) POWER: Press the Power button for 3 seconds to turn the camera on or off.
2) VGA: Switch between VGA output 1 & VGA output 2
3) RED+, RED
－: Image chroma control (red).
4) BLUE+, BLUE
－: Image chroma control (blue).
5) BRT+, BRT
－: Image brightness control.
6) MIRROR: Toggle mirror image of camera output (Left to right)
7) LIGHT: Lamp control – Toggles between base lamp, arm lamps, all lamps and off.
P/N: Switch the image mode between positive and negative.
8) AWB: Perform white balance automatically.
9) T/I: Switch the image between text mode and dynamic mode. Text mode gives sharper and better-colored images when showing printed material.
10) FREEZE: Freeze frame the image
11) BROWSE: Enable the function of side-by-side images comparison on same screen.
12) PLAYBACK: Playback saved pictures
13) FOCUS: Automatically focus the image
14) ZOOM UP, ZOOM DOWN: Zoom the image in and out
SPECIFICATIONS:
Power supply
Maximum power consumption
12V DC power adapter
20 W
Operating condition
Humidity
Dimentions(packing case)
5% - 75% Non-condensing
425mm*477mm*170mm (W
Light source
Compliance
LED
ROHS,CE,CCC,ISO9001
Inputs
Signal system NTSC
VGA
（PC） 2x
Outputs Signal system
USB connector
NTSC
1x
S-Video 1X
VGA
（PC） 2X
Video output RGBHV
Sensor
Total pixels
CCD image sensor
850,000
Focus Auto/manual
Camera
Scan frequency
Images side-by-side
48 KHz
（horizontal），60 Hz
Manual
Brightness adjustment Manual
Text/Image mode switch Manual
1. Unpack system and put aside all packing materials.
Unfold the lighting arms until reach the end position.
2. Raise the main camera arm until it locks in place, then rotate the upper camera arm.
Initial Setup:
3. Rotate the camera head until the lens face the center of the base unit.
4. Connect RGB interface: use the provided RGB cable, connect the output of the visual presenter with the RGB input the display (monitor, television or projector).
5. Connect the composite-in interface: use the provided RCA pin cable. Plug the power cord into the power cord receptacle of the visual presenter and the AC outlet.
Operating Instructions
1. General:
1). Turn on the Power switch.
2). Place the target object on the stage.
3). Adjust the image size according to the object size by pressing the ZOOM up/ ZOOM down buttons on the control panel.
4). Press the “Focus” button for automatic focus.
5).
“Freeze” button can be used to lock the image while changing displaying materials.
6)
“Browse” and “Freeze” buttons can be used to compare a
7) previous captured image with the current image side by side.
Turn the knob on the camera will change the alignment of the image.
2. Showing printed material:
For sharper image and more vivid color, choose the Text mode by pressing “FN” and “P/N” button.
3. Showing the transparent material such as an overhead transparent sheet:
Press the “Light” button until the built-in base light lights up.
Troubleshooting
No image 1. Power cord is not properly connected.
2. Cables are not properly connected.
3. Power switch is not turned on.
4. The built-in fuse is broken: Change fuse.
Upper light not on
Out of focus or blurring image
1. The filament is broken. Change the bulb.
2. the lamp is not fully plugged in its holder:
1. The object is too close to the lens.
2. Focus is on the max. point of “Tele” press
“Wide”.
3. Auto-focus is not on: press AF again.
4. Fog on the lens in damp climate. It will disappear gradually when the equipment warms up.
If the problem still remains after checking the above, consult your dealer or authorized service personnel.
PACKING LIST AND ACCESSORIES:
Item Quantity
Power cord 1
VGA Cable
User Manual
Spare Fuse
USB Cable
1
1
1(installed in the power receptacle)
1
Service and Support:
Manufacturer’s Website: www.HamiltonElectronics.com
Technical Support: [email protected]
