WolfVision VZ-8light2 visualizer

WolfVision VZ-8light2 visualizer

WolfVision VZ-8light2 mid range, progressive scan visualizer, which is a major upgrade on the popular VZ-8light, with a newer and more modern design as well as new features. Ideal for universities, secondary schools and corporate enterprises.

Modern data projectors provide the ability to display higher resolution images using its "data" input instead of its "video" input. This is where "Progressive scan" cameras come in. They output a "data" signal with more resolution than PAL/NTSC "video" could provide. Especially the vertical resolution is no longer limited to 400 lines from top to bottom (PAL standard) or 350 lines (NTSC standard).

VZ-8light output a native XGA signal on RGB (15-Pin D-Sub) outputs. The Visualizer recognizes units connected to the DVI and RGB output and automatically selects the perfect output mode.

Motion" used to be the weakness of Progressive Scan cameras. Until recently they could only pick up 15, 7.5 or less pictures per second. A low number of pictures per second often resulted in a disturbing strobe effect on the screen, whenever something was moved in the picture or when adjusting zoom or iris.

It is very important for a professional presentation that motion can be shown in good quality and without any image disturbance. WolfVision uses newly developed Progressive Scan CCDs which can pick up 20 pictures per second for the VZ-8light. As a result

Firmware updates are available free from the Internet .

Features

New, modern design
30 frames per second
High speed autofocus (because of 30 frames per second)
USB 2.0 port
Firmware updates via USB
Recording possibility in front of the unit with "image flip"
Kensington lock and table lock bolt
Improved close-up lens with stronger contrast
100% reflection free working surface (slightly curved)
New camera head (easy handling concept with just 5 keys and one 2-speed zoom wheel)
Everything can be controlled even if the remote control is not available (advanced functions like menu settings and Preset 1 are available as double functions if the keys are pressed for 1 second)
RoHS compliance (important for customers in the EU)
Many updates in the on-screen menu

WolfVision visualizer desktop and ceiling range

Desktop range

PAL/NTSC video range: VZ-5F and VZ-7D, feature the best picture quality that can be achieved with 1-CCD PAL or NTSC video cameras, they offer useful features such as easy handling, solid design and connectivity to room control systems.

Progressive scan - mid range: VZ-8plus2 and VZ-8light2 replaces the classic units VZ-8plus and VZ-8light which have become a worldwide standard in a large number of universities, schools and large enterprises in recent years. The new units feature state-of-the-art picture quality with XGA resolution and 30 frames per second, USB 2.0, easy handling as well as many other very useful features.

Progressive scan - high end: Portable VZ-9 is the top model of WolfVision's Portable Visualizer series. In addition to all Visualizer VZ-8plus2 features, the VZ-9 includes Ethernet/ LAN connectivity, advanced network features, LCD-preview monitor, digital scaler, turntable, 1-step setup with flexible viewing area, sRGB color precision and many other "high-end" features. Amongst the many features the VZ-9 has to offer is it is very user-friendly and easy to operate.

Progressive scan - top of line: Professional series VZ-27plus, VZ-57plus. WolfVision's Professional Visualizer series have been known as the Ultimate High End units on the market. The unique light system of the Professional series greatly improves the overall picture quality, especially when working with 3-dimensional objects. It allows for shadow free illumination, illumination of hollow objects and exceptional depth of focus. The Synchronized Lightfield makes positioning objects on the work surface quick and easy. The motorized arm and mirror allow users convenient scrolling of documents with the Visualizer's remote control.

Ceiling range

A new trend in the design of conferencing rooms is hiding all technical appliances. High tech equipment should be present, but not seen. The perfect solution for this is a WolfVision Ceiling Visualizer as it can be mounted on a ceiling, just like a projector, or integrated into a suspended ceiling. There is nothing to be seen on the table/lectern and the view between the presenter and their respective audience remains undisturbed.

WolfVision's Ceiling Visualizers are actually "variations" of the Professional Visualizer series. The same electronics, lenses and cameras are applied. The High Resolution Live Image Camera EYE-10 can also be used as a Ceiling Visualizer when combined with an external light system.

Progressive scan - entry level: EYE-10 high resolution live image camera can be used as a lower priced alternative to a Ceiling Visualizer. Although the EYE-10 doesn't come with its own light system, alternative room lighting or a spotlight for the working surface can be used. With proper lighting conditions, the EYE-10 offers the same perfect picture quality as WolfVision's Portable Progressive Scan 1-CCD Visualizers VZ-8light2 and VZ-8plus2 . The EYE-10 can be built into a suspended ceiling using the accessory "Tile Bridge" or can simply be mounted on the ceiling with a standard ceiling mount or using the supplied U-shaped mounting clip.

Progressive scan - high end: 1-CCD ceiling visualizers. VZ-C12 and VZ-C32 are the third generation of WolfVision Ceiling Visualizers and feature a new housing. Small and elegant, with connectors on the top side of the unit. The Ceiling Visualizers have a perfect reflection-free and shadow- free light system including a Synchronized Light Field for easy positioning of objects. The units are equipped with new telezoom lenses that have an amazing zoom range of 64-times (16x optical + 4x digital). This allows installation in rooms of nearly any ceiling height. The new Ceiling Visualizers can zoom in very close as well as pick up very large objects.
Progressive scan - top of line: VZ-C32 3-CCD ceiling vizualiser. The 3-CCD model VZ-C32 is virtually a "ceiling version" of the Professional Visualizer VZ-57plus. VZ-C32 has the same features, design and connectors as the Ceiling Visualizer VZ-C12. The main difference is the built-in camera. The 3-CCD Progressive Scan camera with 1000 lines resolution, 30 frames per second and 100% lifelike colors results in a sensational picture quality as never seen before.The output signal and the Synchronized Lightfield of the VZ-C32 and VZ-C12 can be switched between 4:3 and 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio.

Page last updated:  Tuesday 13 May 2008

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