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Quick Start Guide

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VGA / USB Document Camera

Congratulations on your purchase of the VZ-1 HD VGA /USB

Document Camera. This Quick Start Guide is intended to

help you begin using the camera right away.

• VZ-1 HD Document Camera, including multi-jointed swing arm

• USB A-to-B cable

• USB power adapter with detachable plugs

(Power Adapter plug may very depending on region)

• Quick Start Guide (this document)

Contents

Your package should contain the following:

VZ-1 HD captures a variety of subjects—including standard

letter-sized documents, devices like smartphones and Apple's

iPad, 3D objects, and even A3-sized documents and

larger—and presents a live video image in one of several

possible resolutions.

Your VZ-1 HD document camera has two modes and can be

connected directly to a projector or monitor via VGA, or to a

computer (PC or Mac) via USB.

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter and plug the

VGA cable from your projector or monitor to VZ-1 HD’s VGA

port for straight live image projection on your big screen, or

unplug the USB cable from the USB power adapter and

connect to a computer to turn the VZ-1 HD into a USB

document camera.

The multi-jointed, weighted stand allows you to quickly and

easily change the height and position of the camera to suit

your subject.

Additionally, the camera head can swivel with 270° of

freedom to customize your orientation.

The Basics

VZ-1 HD Document Camera

USB Power Adapter and Plugs

USB A-to-B Cable

Quick Start Guide

Installation: PC or Mac

Your VZ-1 HD document camera has two modes and can be connected to a computer (PC or Mac) via USB or directly to a projector or

monitor via VGA.

Note: Connecting the USB cable to a computer will disable the VGA output. VZ-1 HD transmits live images to your computer when you plug the USB cable

into a computer port. To project VZ-1 HD’s live feed straight to a projector or monitor, please remove the USB cable from your computer and plug the USB

cable into the power adapter before connecting the VGA Cable.

You may wish to use VZ-1 HD with IPEVO Presenter software. You may download it at: http://support.ipevo.com/presenter

1. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the prompts to install Presenter.

Note: By installing the latest version of Presenter, the older version of Presenter on your computer will be removed or replaced.

2. Connect the USB cable (B-Type) to the port marked "USB / POWER IN" on the back of VZ-1 HD.

3. Connect the other end of the USB cable (A-Type) to any open USB port on your computer. If your USB cable is connected to the

power adapter, please remove it first.

4. Power on VZ-1 HD by pressing the power button in the front center of the unit.

5. Launch the Presenter software. A window containing a live video image from your VZ-1 HD should appear. VZ-1 HD is now ready to use.

1. Connect a VGA cable (not included) to the VGA port on the back of VZ-1 HD. Connect the other end of the VGA cable into your

monitor or projector's VGA port.

2. Connect the USB power adapter to the port marked "USB/POWER IN" on the back of VZ-1 HD. Plug the adapter into a power socket.

3. Power on the VZ-1 HD by pressing the power button in the front center of the unit.

4. Turn the resolution selector below the power button to "Auto Res." if it is not already there. VZ-1 HD will determine the best

resolution for your monitor or projector.* You may also manually select a desired resolution by turning the resolution selector to

the preset resolutions. Most projectors support 1024 x 768.

The live video image will appear. VZ-1 HD is now ready to use.

Note: If an image does not appear while on "Auto Res.," please turn the selector to other resolutions and try again.

Installation: Projector or Monitor

3 4

Connect VGA Cable Connect USB Power Adapter Power on VZ-1 HD and select Auto Res.

USB

Power on and

Launch Presenter

4 5

Connect USB to VZ-1 HD

Connect USB to Computer

Camera Mode Review Mode Full Screen Mode

The Presenter software contains the live video image when VZ-1 HD is connected to PC or Mac. Three modes may be switched

between with buttons on the left-hand side tab:

• Camera (default): provides a window with the live video image from the camera.

• Review: review snapshots you have taken

• Full screen: VZ-1 HD's image will take up the entire screen. This is particularly useful for projecting the image in classroom or

conference settings. Press Escape to leave this mode.

IPEVO Presenter Software

(PC or Mac only)

Camera Elements

Focus button: will bring the subject into

sharp focus after a few seconds

Autofocus switch: may be set to Single (S) or

Continuous (C)

Exposure toggle: provides on-the-fly

exposure customization

Power button: powers the

VZ-1 HD on and off

Resolution selector: Selects image

resolution while using VZ-1 HD with VGA

LEDs: indicates whether connected

projector/monitor or computer is on

Light: click to turn on a strong white LED

light to illuminate your subject

Best in Single Focus Best in Continuous Focus

Taking Snapshots

(PC or Mac only)

When using PC or Mac, you can take snapshots of the live

video image at any time. These snapshots are stored as .jpg

files on your computer's hard drive. There are two ways to

take snapshots:

• Hit “Enter” (Windows) or “Return” (Macintosh) while using

the Presenter software in Camera mode

• Click the green camera icon in the lower right-hand corner

of the software

You can then review your snapshots by clicking on Review

mode in the left-hand tab of the software. Snapshots will

be presented as thumbnail images.

Focus

To achieve sharp focus, do one of the following:

• Change focus to Continuous, via the Autofocus switch. VZ-1

HD will now continuously attempt to find focus

• Press the Focus button. VZ-1 HD will find the optimum

focus after a few seconds

• (PC or Mac only) Click the four-cornered “crosshair” icon in

the lower right-hand corner of the Presenter software.

VZ-1 HD will find the optimum focus

Exposure

To achieve proper exposure, do one of the following:

• Naturally change exposure by using a lamp, brightening or

darkening the room, etc.

• Press the Light button. An LED on the underside of the

camera will cast light onto your subject. Press the button

again to turn off the light.

• Artificially change exposure by using the Exposure toggle

on the camera head.

• (PC or Mac only) Change exposure via the Exposure tab

in the software menu. 1 is maximum darkening; 15 is

maximum brightening; 8 is default.

• (PC or Mac only) Let VZ-1 HD determine the best exposure

by selecting “On” in the Auto Exposure tab in the software

menu. The sun icon in the menu tab will change to green.