Overview of standard visualisers
Visualisers are electronic imaging tools for displaying documents and 3-D objects. They use a live camera that picks up images and displays them via the data projectors.
The main control keys are as follows:
| Power |
Switches the unit on and off Tip: Press and hold to turn the unit off. |
| Light |
Switches the visualiser light on and off Tip: Press and hold for two seconds to activate the white balance function. |
| Freeze key | Freezes/unfreezes the image |
| Zoom Wheel |
Allows the size of an object projected on the screen to be adjusted Tip: The more you turn the zoom wheel, the faster the zooming works |
| Focus |
Switches the auto focus on an off Tip: The arrow beside the key indicates if the auto focus is switched on |
The main control panel has the following buttons:
| POWER |
Turns the power on or off Tip: Leave the display surface empty when you turn it on as it may affect the automatic 'colour adjustment' performed as it is powered up |
| FREEZE | Freezes the image Tip: Useful when repositioning or changing subject matter on the display surface. |
| AWC | AWC Controls the colour automatically Tip: For best results, only activate with a white surface under the lens |
| ZOOM | Allows the size of an object projected on the screen to be adjusted |
| TXT/IMG |
Controls the sharpness of the output image |
| ROTATE | Allows the image to be rotated |
| AF | Activates an automatic focus Tip: Be careful not to move the subject matter when using the auto focus |
| INT/EXT | Selects an internal or external image INT: to view the image on this product EXT: to view the VGA output from another device such, e.g. PC |
| LAMP | Turns the upper lamp or light box on/off Tip: Use the upper lamps for documents and other subjects. Tip: Use the built-in Lightbox to illuminate overheads, x-rays, and slides. |
| IRIS | Controls the brightness of the image by using the iris |
Please note that the visualiser in room may differ slightly from model shown.
The main control panel has the following buttons:
| LAMP | Turns the upper lamp or light box on/off Tip: Use the upper lamps for documents and other subjects. Tip: Use the built-in Lightbox to illuminate overheads, x-rays, and slides. |
| ZOOM | Allows the size of an object projected on the screen to be adjusted Tip: Use [TELE] to zoom in and [WIDE] to zoom out |
| IRIS | Controls the brightness of the image by using the iris Tip: Use [OPEN] to lighten the image and [CLOSE] to darken the image Tip: Use [auto/manual] to set the iris to set the iris to adjust automatically |
| AF | Activates an automatic focus Tip: Be careful not to move the subject matter when using the auto focus |
| PAUSE | Freezes/unfreezes the image Tip: Useful when repositioning or changing subject matter on the display surface |
| F.A.M. | Frame Accumulate mode. For high definition still image capture |
| POSI/NEGA | Switches the displayed image between negative and positive polarisation |
| ROTATION | Allows the image to be rotated |
| MAIN/RGB1/RGB2 | Input switching Tip: should be set to MAIN when using visualiser |
| CONTRAST | Advanced contrast adjustment |
| WHITE BALANCE | Advance setting to ensure correct colour projection |
Overview of standard visualisers
Visualisers are electronic imaging tools for displaying documents and 3-D objects. They use a live camera that picks up images and displays them via the data projectors.
Please note the panel in room may differ slightly from one shown.
Instructions for use
To use the PC
| [LOGO] | Press [LOGO] on the touch panel to switch the data projector on. |
|
[Projector Left/Right] |
For rooms with multiple screens, please select the screen you would like to project on to by selecting [PROJECTOR LEFT/RIGHT] on the touch panel. |
| Switch PC on | |
| Login |
Login with network - using your University computer account details as normal |
| [PC] | Press [PC] on the touch panel to select the PC as the source to be displayed. |
To use the visualiser
| [Power] | Lift or lower the arm. |
| [Visualiser] | Press [Visualiser] on the touch panel to select the visualiser as the source to be displayed. |
To use a laptop
| [LOGO] | Press [LOGO] on the touch panel to switch the data projector on. |
|
[Projector Left/Right] |
For rooms with multiple screens, select the screen you would like to project on to by using [PROJECTOR LEFT/RIGHT] on the touch panel. |
| Connect Laptop | Plug the available VGA lead into the back of the laptop. |
| [Laptop] | Press [Laptop] on the touch panel as the source to be displayed. |
| DVI | Connect your lead to the input port located to the right of the control panel and select [Laptop] on the touch panel. |
For DVD playback
| [LOGO] | Press [LOGO] on the touch panel to switch the data projector on. |
|
[Projector Left/Right] |
For rooms with multiple screens, select the screen you would like to project on to by selecting [PROJECTOR LEFT/RIGHT] on the touch panel. |
To Turn Off
| [System Off] | Press [ON/OFF] button on the panel, to turn off the system. |
Instructions for use
To use the PC
| [LOGO] | Press [LOGO] on the touch panel to switch the data projector on. |
|
[Projector Left/Right] |
For rooms with multiple screens, select the screen you would like to project on to by selecting [PROJECTOR LEFT/RIGHT] on the touch panel. |
| Switch PC on | |
| Login | Login with network - using your University computer account details as normal OR Login without network - check the 'Workstation only' box on the login screen. Username: standalone Leave the password field blank. |
| [COMPUTER] | Press [COMPUTER] on the touch panel to select the PC as the source to be displayed. |
To use the visualiser
| [Power] | Lift or lower the arm. |
| [Visualiser] | Press [Visualiser] on the touch panel to select the visualiser as the source to be displayed. |
To use a laptop
| [LOGO] | Press [LOGO] on the touch panel to switch the data projector on. |
|
[Projector Left/Right] |
For rooms with multiple screens, select the screen you would like to project on to by selecting [PROJECTOR LEFT/RIGHT] on the touch panel. |
| Connect Laptop | Plug the available VGA lead into the back of the laptop. |
| [Laptop] | Press [Laptop] on the touch panel as the source to be displayed. |
| [HDMI] | To use HDMI, connect your lead to |
For DVD playback
| [LOGO] | Press [LOGO] on the touch panel to switch the data projector on. |
|
[Projector Left/Right] |
For rooms with multiple screens, please select the screen you would like to project on to by selecting [PROJECTOR LEFT/RIGHT] on the touch panel. |
| [DVD] |
Press [DVD] on the touch panel to select the player as the source to be displayed. The controls for the DVD player are displayed on the control panel. |
To Turn Off
| [System Off] | Press [ON/OFF] t the on the panel, and then press [YES] |
Please note the panel in room may differ slightly from one shown.
Instructions for use
To use the PC
| [ON/OFF] | Press the green [ON/OFF] button on the control panel to switch the data projector on. |
|
[Projector Left/Right] |
Select the screen you would like to project on to by selecting [PROJECTOR LEFT/RIGHT] on the touch panel. |
| Switch PC on | |
| Login | Login with network - using your University computer account details as normal OR Login without network - check the 'Workstation only' box on the login screen. Username: standalone Leave the password field blank. |
| [PC] | Press the green [PC] button on the control panel to select the PC as the source to be displayed. |
To use the visualiser
| [Power] | Turn the visualiser on/off by lifting/lowering the arm. |
| [Visualiser] | Press the green [Visualiser] button on the control panel to select the visualiser as the source to be displayed. |
To use a laptop
| [ON/OFF] | Press the green [ON/OFF] button on the control panel to switch the data projector on. |
|
[Projector Left/Right] |
Select the screen you would like to project on to by selecting [PROJECTOR LEFT/RIGHT] on the touch panel. |
| Connect Laptop | Plug the available VGA lead into the back of the laptop. |
| [Laptop] | Press the green [Laptop] button on the control panel as the source to be displayed. |
| [HDMI] | To use HDMI, connect your lead to the input port located to the right of the control panel and select the green [Laptop] button on the control panel. |
For DVD playback
|
Please note the panel in room may differ slightly from one shown.
Instructions for use
To use the PC
| [System On] |
Press the [System On] button on the control panel to switch the data projector on. Please wait for the button to stop flashing before selecting a source. |
| Switch PC on | |
| Login |
Login with network - using your University computer account details as normal |
| [PC] | Press the [PC] button on the control panel to select the PC as the source to be displayed. |
To use the visualiser
| [System On] | Press the [System On] button on the control panel to switch the data projector on. Please wait for the button to stop flashing before selecting a source. |
| Switch on visualiser | Press the [Standby] button on the visualiser panel to switch it on. |
| [Laptop] | Press [Laptop] on the control panel to select the visualiser as the source to be displayed. |
To use a laptop
| [System On] | Press the [System On] button on the control panel to switch the data projector on. Please wait for the button to stop flashing before selecting a source. |
| Connect laptop | Plug the available VGA lead into the laptop. |
| Switch on visualiser | Press the [Standby] button on the visualiser panel. |
| [Laptop] | Press [Laptop] on the control panel. If nothing is diplayed press the [int/ext] button on the visualiser panel. |
For DVD playback
| [System On] | Press the [System On] button on the control panel to switch the data projector on. Please wait for the button to stop flashing before selecting a source. |
| Insert DVD | Insert DVD into the player in the rack system. |
| DVD | Press the DVD |
Please note the panel in room may differ slightly from one shown.
Instructions for use
To use the PC
|
[Power] Switch PC on |
Press the [Power] button on the control panel to switch the data projector on. Please wait for 20 seconds before selecting a source. |
| Login | Login with network - using your University computer account details as normal OR Login without network - check the 'Workstation only' box on the login screen. Username: standalone Leave the password field blank. |
| [Computer] | Press the [Computer] button on the control panel to select the PC as the source to be displayed. |
| [PC] | Press [PC] on the touch panel. |
Please note the panel in room may differ slightly from one shown.
Instructions for use
To use the PC
| [Display Power] | Press the [Display Power] button on the control panel to switch the data projector on. Please wait for the button to stop flashing before selecting a source. |
Switch PC on |
|
| Login | Login with network - login using your University computer account details as normal to use the University network. OR Login without network - to use the PC without the university network, check the 'Workstation only' box on the login screen and log in with username = standalone and leave the password field blank |
| [PC] | Press the [PC] button on the control panel to select the PC as the source to be displayed. |
To use the visualiser
| [Display Power] | Press the [Display Power] button on the control panel to switch the data projector on. Please wait for the button to stop flashing before selecting a source. |
| Switch on visualiser | Press the [Standby] button on the visualiser panel to switch it on. |
| [Visualiser] | Press [Visualiser] on the control panel to select the visualiser as the source to be displayed. |
To use a laptop
| [Display Power] | Press the [Display Power] button on the control panel to switch the data projector on. Please wait for the button to stop flashing before selecting a source. |
| Connect Laptop | Plug the available VGA lead into the laptop. |
| [Laptop] | Press the [Laptop] button on the control panel to select the Laptop as the source to be displayed. |
For Video/DVD Playback
| [Display Power] | Press the [Display Power] button on the control panel to switch the data projector on. Please wait for the button to stop flashing before selecting a source. |
| Insert DVD/Video | Insert DVD or Video into the player in the rack system. |
| [DVD/VCR] | Press the [DVD/VCR] button on the control panel to select th |
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Please note the panel in room may differ slightly from one shown.
Instructions for use
To use the PC
|
[Power] Switch PC on |
Press the [Power] button on the control panel to switch the data projector on. |
| Login | Login with network - login using your University computer account details as normal to use the University network. OR Login without network - to use the PC without the university network, check the Workstation only box on the login screen and log in with username = standalone and leave the password field blank. |
| [COMP] | Press the [COMP] button on the control panel to select the PC as the source to be displayed. |
To use the visualiser
Turn the visualiser on/off using the [Standby] button.When on, the visualiser will override the PC signal.
To use a laptop
| [Power] | Press the [Power] button on the control panel to switch the data projector on. |
| Connect laptop | Plug the available VGA lead into the back of the laptop. |
| [COMP] | Press the [COMP] button on the control panel to select the PC as the source to be displayed. |
| Switch on visualiser | Press [Standby] and use the [INT/EXT] button to display the laptop. |
For Video/DVD playback
| [Power] | Press the [Power] button on the control panel to switch the data projector on. |
| Insert DVD/Video | Insert DVD or Video into the combi unit player in the rack system. |
| [Video] | Press the [Video] button on the control panel to select the combi player as the source to be displayed. |
To turn off
When finished, turn the data projector off by pressing [Power] twice on the control panel.
Please note the panel in the room may differ slightly from one shown.
Instructions for use
To use the PC
| [Power] | Press the [Power] button on the control panel to switch the data projector on. Please wait for 20 seconds before selecting a source. |
| Switch PC on | |
| Login | Login with network - login using your University computer account details as normal to use the University network. OR Login without network - to use the PC without the university network, check the Workstation only box on the login screen and log in with username = standalone and leave the password field blank. |
| [Computer] | Press the [Computer] button on the control panel to select the PC as the source to be displayed. |
| [PC] | Press [PC] on the touch panel. |
To use the visualiser
| [Power] | Press the [Power] button on the control panel to switch the data projector on. Please wait for 20 seconds before selecting a source. |
| Switch on visualiser | Press the [Standby] button on the visualiser panel to switch it on. |
| [Visualiser] | Press [Visualiser] on the touch panel to select the visualiser as the source to be displayed. |
To use a laptop
| [Power] | Press the [Power] button on the control panel to switch the data projector on. Please wait for 20 seconds before selecting a source. |
| Connect laptop | Plug the available VGA lead into the back of the laptop. |
| [Computer] | Press the [Computer] button on the control panel to select the PC as the source to be displayed. |
| [Laptop] | Press [Laptop] on the touch panel. |