Clear One ProfCam Manuel utilisateur

Table of Contents

I. Unpacking and Getting Started Page

Setup and Operation of the ProfCam 2

Connecting the Main Cable 2

Connection Ports for ProfCam 3

Connecting the ProfCam to a TV or VCR 3

Connecting the ProfCam to a PC Computer 4

Connecting the ProfCam to a Macintosh Computer 4

Remote Control 4

Turning the Camera On 5

LCD Viewing Screen 5

II. Using the Functions and Features of Your ProfCam

Zoom 5

Lights 5

FlexLights 5-6

Light Base 6

White Balance 6

External Video Pass-Through 6

Document Viewing 6

Remote Control 6

Focus 7

Using the Optional Ports on Your ProfCam 7

External Video Pass-through 7

RS-232 Serial Port Interface 7

External Synch 8

III. Packing the Camera for Storage or Transportation

Care and Cleaning 8

Operating and Storage Conditions 8

Troubleshooting 9

Unpacking And Getting Started

The ProfCam has been designed to fold up compactly and easily for storage and transportation. Exercise

extreme care whenever unpacking or storing the camera to avoid damage to delicate electronics and other com-

ponents. For more information on packaging and storing the ProfCam, refer to section ‘Packing the Camera For

Storage and Transportation.’

Setup and Operation Of The ProfCam

Connecting The Main Cable

The main cable connects to the modular jack on the rear of the camera's base.

The cable will only connect one way and should snap in easily. If necessary,

turn the plug around and try inserting it again. Push the cable into the jack

until it snaps into place.

To remove the cable, press inward on the 'ears' of the connector, located on

each side of the plug and rock the connector gently from side-to-side while

pulling straight out from the camera base.

The other end of the main cable splits into four connectors:

In general, you will get a higher quality picture using the S-Video output.

However, many devices such as VCR's and TV's, are not capable of receiving

a S-Video signal. If your TV or VCR is not capable of receiving a S-video

signal, use the composite video jack on the camera's main cable.

Red RCA Audio; will connect to the audio-in jack of a TV

Yellow RCA Composite video; connects to the video-in jack of a TV

Black 4-pin S-Video; will connect to the video-in jack of S-Video capable TV's

Black Barrel Plug Power Connector; use with provided power supply to a wall outlet

THE AUDIO CONNECTION IS NOT REQUIRED TO VIEW A PICTURE FROM A PROFCAM

NOTE THAT THE S-VIDEO AND THE COMPOSITE VIDEO CONNECTORS ON THE PROFCAM ARE BOTH

ALWAYS LIVE. IT IS POSSIBLE TO CONNECT THE CAMERA TO TWO SEPARATE VIEWING SOURCES

(IE.A COMPUTER AND TV, OR TWO TV’S)AT THE SAME TIME.

1. Set the camera unit on a flat,

solid surface.

2. Grasp the camera module,

and raise the neck to its upright

position. When it is completely

vertical, slide the locking coupler

until it meets the base, locking

the neck in position.

3. Turn the thumb screw

clockwise until tight. This

will further help to keep the

camera head steady.

4. Remove the light base from

its protective cover and slide it

as shown into the front of the

camera base

5. Remove the lens cover from

the head of the camera.

6. Follow the instructions

below for information on how

to connect the camera to a TV

or other monitor to view the

picture.

thumb screw

S-video

power

audio

composite

Connection Ports for ProfCam

Connecting The ProfCam To A TV Or VCR

THIS SECTION DOES NOT COVER REMOTE OPERATION USING THE CAMERA’S SERIAL PORT INTERFACE.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO CONFIGURE AND OPERATE THE CAMERA REMOTELY,REFER TO

THE “VIDEOLABS PROFCAM REMOTE OPERATIONS”MANUAL.

1. Plug the supplied power

adapter into a wall outlet and

connect the other end into the

black barrel jack on the main

camera cable.

2. Locate the video-in jacks

located on your TV or VCR.

Some units have these jacks

located on the front for conve-

nience. If not, they will be in

the back.

3. Connect the S-Video jack

from the main cable to the

video-in jack on your TV/VCR.

If the TV/VCR is not S-Video

capable, use the composite

(RCA) video jack on the main

cable.

4. If desired, connect the audio

jack to the "audio in" jack on

the back of the TV/VCR.

If your TV/ VCR has stereo

audio capabilities, connect the

audio jack to the right audio in

(normally the red jack).

5. If using a VCR, set the TV to

the channel normally used to

view VHS video tapes. Turn

the VCR to the auxiliary chan-

nel, or "line in". The VCR

power must be turned on.

6. If connecting directly to a

TV set, turn the channel to

auxiliary or "line in". The

picture should appear on the

screen.

7. If you do not get a picture,

consult the manual for your TV

or VCR. Most of the time there

is a simple adjustment that

needs to be made that is

explained in the unit's manual.

Main cable

connector Video Pass-

through External

mic External

synch Serial Port

Brightness Contrast Color Backlight

LCD Screen Controls

Connecting The ProfCam To AComputer (PC)

Connecting The ProfCam To AMacintosh Computer

Remote Control

The remote control for the ProfCam requires 4 'AAA' batteries (not included). Pull up the battery cover tab as

indicated to remove the back cover. Insert 4 'AAA' batteries, making sure the battery +/- terminal symbols line

up with the +/- symbols on the inside of the battery compartment.

IFTHE REMOTE CONTROL WILL NOT BE USED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME,REMOVE THE BATTERIES

AND STORE SEPARATELY. BATTERIES MAY LEAK AND DAMAGE THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT.

1. To be able to use the ProfCam

with a PC, the computer must

have a capture device installed

such as the StingerPro® and in

working condition.

2. Once you have a video capture

device installed, connect the S-

Video jack from the main cable

to the video-in jack on the capture

device. If necessary, use the

composite (RCA) video jack on

the main cable.

3. Once you have a video capture

device installed, connect the S-

Video jack from main cable to

the video-in jack.

If the capture device does not

have an S-Video jack, use the

composite (RCA) video jack on

the main cable.

4. Make sure the power adapter

is plugged into a wall outlet,

and that it is connected to the

black barrel-type jack on the

main camera cable.

5. Turn the camera power on,

then follow the instructions

provided with the capture

device on how to capture still

images or motion video.

1. To be able to use the

ProfCam with a Macintosh

computer, the unit must be AV-

ready; meaning it already has a

capture card installed inside the

computer. If you do not know

if your Macintosh is AV-ready,

contact your nearest Macintosh

dealer for assistance.

2. Connect the S-Video jack

from the camera's main cable to

the video-in jack on the back of

the computer. If the computer

is not S-Video capable, use the

composite RCA jack on the

main cable.

3. Plug the supplied power

adapter into a wall outlet, and

connect the other end to the

black barrel-type jack on the

main camera cable.

4. View the picture using Apple

Video Player or other similar

software. You may need to

change the settings for "video

source" before you can see a

picture.

Turning The Camera On

Once the proper connections have been made, remove the lens cover from the

camera module. Press the power button on the camera keypad or remote control.

Allow a few seconds for the camera to warm up and set itself

accurately. If the picture is not seen, or is not properly in focus, refer to the

"Troubleshooting" section of this manual.

LCD Viewing Screen

For convenience, the ProfCam has a LCD monitor mounted permanently in the base of the camera. This will

allow the presenter to see exactly what is being shown on the screen without turning from the audience. If the

picture is not seen accurately on the LCD screen, try adjusting the controls on the back panel of the ProfCam for

optimal viewing. Note that viewing the LCD screen too far from the side may result in unnatural colors and/or

skewed images.

Using The Functions And Features Of Your ProfCam

Zoom

Lights

The ProfCam includes two halogen 'top' lights and a lightbase for enhanced

viewing of documents or other objects. To turn the lights on, press the

corresponding button - 'Top' to turn on the halogen top lights, or 'Lwr' to turn

on the light base.

Flex Lights

In the case that either of the halogen flex lights should ever burn out, they are easily replaceable. Unsnap the

metal heat shield from around the bulb, then twist the bulb a half-turn counter clockwise. This type of halogen

bulb can be purchased at most electronic stores or directly from VideoLabs, Inc.

brightness contrast color backlight

The ProfCam is capable of

zooming to a 14x magnification

factor. This will allow you to

quickly and easily show parts

of an object or document that

require close-up viewing.

1. Press and hold the corre-

sponding 'zoom' indicator button

on the keypad to zoom in or

out.

2. Release the button when the

zoom is at the desired level.

The camera will focus automat-

ically when the zoom motion

stops.

Light Base

The ProfCam light base will not reach full luminescence until it has been powered up for at least 90 seconds. It

is a carefully designed piece of delicate electronics and there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Donot attempt

to change the bulbs in the light base! Doing so may expose you and others in the area to harmful chemicals.

The light base is rated for over 10,000 hours of operation and should not need replacement for the life of the

camera.

White Balance

The white balance of a camera is the function that determines what color is "true white". For example, under

some lighting conditions a white piece of paper may appear to have an undesirable yellow or blue tint. In these

cases you may wish to override the camera's automatic settings and set the white balance manually.

The ProfCam's default white balance setting is automatic. If for any reason you

want this changed, press the 'manual' button on the keypad or remote control.

The camera will then 'snap to' the correct settings for what it is viewing at that moment. It will stay at this setting

even if the camera is powered down and turned back on. To return to the "auto" setting, press the auto button.

External Video Pass Through

The video pass through button switches between displaying the output from the ProfCam and the output from

another camera connected to the ProfCam. More information on viewing an external source is available in the

‘Using the Optional Ports’ section of the manual.

Document Viewing

The ProfCam's camera module can be easily rotated to adapt for different modes

of operation. When viewing a document on the light base, it is convenient to have

the document facing the presenter, as well as appear right-side up for the audience.

To rotate the camera for this type of operation, pull the spring pin on the camera

module while sliding the module backwards. Remove the module completely from

the brackets, then rotate it 180º and reinsert.

Remote Control

Operation of the remote control is the same as using the camera's keypad, with one exception - the ability to use

manual focusing rather than just the default auto-focus.

HALOGEN LIGHTS GET VERY HOT DURING OPERATION.

WAIT FOR BULBS TO COOL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO

REPLACE THEM.

SOME OBJECTS MAY APPEAR TINTED INCORRECTLY IF THE WHITE BALANCE IS SET MANUALLY. IF THIS

OCCURS,RESET THE WHITE BALANCE TO ‘AUTO.’

spring pin

Focus

Using The Optional Ports On Your ProfCam

External Video Pass Through

The video from the external source can then be viewed on both the LCD screen in the base of the ProfCam and

through the composite video output of the ProfCam. Note that the S-video jack will still be video output from

the ProfCam

External Microphone Input

If the built-in microphone in the base of the ProfCam is insufficient for your

audio needs, connect an external microphone into the mic-in jack on the rear

of the camera. This microphone will then operate identically to the internal

microphone in the camera. When an external microphone is connected,

the ProfCam's internal microphone is automatically turned off.

RS232 Serial Port Interface

Remote operation of the ProfCam is possible via a RS232 serial port.

This type of operation offers more features and options to customize your ProfCam.

For operation of the camera from a computer (PC) console, connect the supplied

serial cable between the serial port on the camera and a serial port on the computer.

Detailed information on how to configure and operate the camera remotely is

available in the "VideoLabs ProfCam Remote Operation" manual.

serial port

The ProfCam has a built in feature

that allows another video

source to be displayed quickly

and easily without having to

disconnect the ProfCam. This

allows you to use smaller cameras

to enhance your presentation

without having to disconnect the

ProfCam or connect new wires

with the alternate camera.

1. Connect the composite video

output from another source

(such as a camcorder or

VideoLabs’ ScholasticCam) to

the Video Pass-through jack on

the ProfCam.

2. Press theVideo Pass-through

button on either the remote

control or the keypad.

Video Pass-through

For most general usage of the

ProfCam, the auto-focus setting

will suffice. However, for

focusing on close-up objects or

in other custom situations, you

may want to focus the camera

manually.

1. Press and hold the corre-

sponding indicator button to

focus in or out.

2. Release the button when the

object is in focus.

3. To return the camera to auto

focus, press the 'auto' button on

the remote control.

External mic

External Sync

For times when the ProfCam is connected with other cameras to the same monitor, it may be convenient to take

advantage of the sync option on the ProfCam. This works best when there are two or more cameras connected

to the same video monitor, and you are continually switching between sources (i.e. between the ProfCam and

other cameras). Normally when the source is changed, the picture will flicker or run for a second or two before

being seen properly. Connecting the cameras together via the external synch port and a synch generator will

eliminate that flicker.

Packing The Camera For Storage Or Transportation

The carrying case provided with the ProfCam has been designed for maximum protection of the camera while

minimizing space and awkwardness for transportation. It is extremely important that the camera be packed properly

to avoid damaging both the electronics and the casing of the camera.

Care and Cleaning

• Do not attempt to take the camera apart. There are no user-serviceable components inside.

• Do not spill liquids onto the camera.

• Avoid touching the lens. For smears or smudges, clear any dust with a blower and wipe stains with a glass

cleaner and clean cloth.

• Do not use glass cleaner to clean the LCD screen! Any ammonia-based products will turn the glass cover

foggy and result in unsatisfactory images. For best results, use a damp cloth or paper towel.

• To clean exterior of camera, wipe with a clean damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive chemicals.

• Use both hands whenever adjusting the flexible neck on the camera. This will avoid any unnecessary strain

on the base of the camera and will help keep the camera from tipping over unexpectedly.

Operating And Storage Conditions

Do not store or operate the ProfCam under the following conditions:

•Above 40ºC (104ºF) or below 0ºC (32ºF)

• High humidity environments

• Dusty environments

• In inclement weather

• Under severe vibration

• In direct sunlight or other bright lights

1. Loosen the thumbscrew at

the base of the camera neck by

turning it counter-clockwise.

2. Collapse the neck by lifting

up the locking sleeve, then

wrap the neck around the base

of the camera.

3. Curve each of the flexible

'top' lights so they are in place

over the top of the camera

neck.

4. Slide the camera into the

main compartment in the carry

case with the jacks in the rear

of the base facing down.

5. Place the light base back into

its protective sleeve. Then

slide the light base into the nar-

row compartment along the

side of the carry case.

6. Wrap all cables, and place in

the remaining compartment.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Green LED does not indicate camera

power is turned on.

Green LED is on, but no picture appears

on the screen.

Audio is weak, and/or excessive feedback

is heard.

Camera will not focus automatically.

Images on the LCD screen appear

distorted, and/or colors are inaccurate.

Suggestion

Make sure the Power Adapter is plugged into a wall outlet and the

main video cable of the camera.

Check all cable connections to verify they are tight and fully

inserted.

Verify the lens cover has been removed.

Is the person speaking too far from the base of the camera or at

the rear of the base?

The camera mic should ideally be positioned behind the speakers

being used. This will help eliminate feedback.

Verify the audio out cable from the camera is plugged into a line-in

jack. If a mic-in jack is used, you will experience more feedback

and other noise.

Make sure the camera is not in manual focus mode by pressing

the 'auto' button on the remote control.

When using maximum zoom capabilities, it is necessary to use

manual focus when viewing objects closer to the lens than 3 feet.

Use the control knobs on the rear of the base to adjust the LCD as

desired.

LCD screens have a limited range of visibility. Attempting to view

the picture too far from the side may result in an unsatisfactory

image.

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