User Manual ARvision-S
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1. 3TRMISIO User Manual ARvision S with PAL NTSC Camera Subject to technical modifications Copyright Trivisio Prototyping GmbH Robert Bosch Str 30 D 63303 Dreieich 2007 02 31 WARNING Before using the ARvision S HMD please read carefully these safety instructions Read this handbook and use the ARvision S device in strict accordance in order to prevent any damage to your eye other injury loss of visual functions property damage or death Children under the age of fifteen may not use this product We strongly advise you to get familiar with the ARvision S device and its capabilities before you use it for the first time ARvision S User Manual 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents oii isiescc icavesesiccasscciceusatsieaesvctiseusess caveavcdeesves ee 3 1 Safety INStUCONS cicsssccsdessssvicses sscvcdseasevedossseecessaedeccessaseces 4 1 1 HE GITNeCONCSIINS ivrcsscesdveseseeeness ae bbdesteSeoessiiecdesates tense seees 4 1 2 General safety hints cceesccsessecsscceescceessenesceeeees 5 1 3 Warning for electrical Products ccceececseeceeeeeeeeeees 5 2 Content of the ARVISION S Kit cssccsescssecsscesscesceeees 6 3 DeSCriptlOMesvcsssccscasecucecssee cesses vesaces voskssesasadeseveestasssavedavessests 7 3 1 Head Mounted Display HMD c ccccseceeeeeecee eens ecees 7 3 2 POW UNIT ssi ci sencoavsssstaeaias ah ceandaaseoneas Diagheds teenies beaeends tos 8 3 3 CHI2. H D Operating temperature Battery Charging time Operating time ARvision S User Manual manually adjustable manually adjustable built in electronic zoom 8x SVGA from PC 800 x 600 60 75 85 100Hz with built in camera same digital zoom Composite video S video in NTSC or PAL external video zoomed approx 350 g without battery 105mm 155mm 54mm 10 C to 40 C changeable rechargeable Ni MH 6V 2 1Ah approx 50 min with enclosed power supply approximately 2 h based on standard batteries 27
3. IPD Adjustment 60 70mm ARvision S User Manual 22 5 Maintenance and Cleaning Instructions To clean the HMD and control unit use a damp cloth A light rinsing agent may be added to the water Do not use any detergents To clean the oculars of the HMD use a dry clean cloth A cleaning cloth for this purpose is provided with the ARvision S kit In case of damage contact your retailer There are no user serviceable parts Only qualified service personnel should perform any service required on this product ARvision S User Manual 23 6 Troubleshooting Only dark or only white image Completely white image No image Unsharp image Incorrect brightness Brightness knob and or contrast knob are on max or min position After having used electronic zoom contrast knob is deregulated i e at an extreme In basic mode and no VGA signal applied Appliance switched off Video cable connected but wrong video source selected Focus of camera lens is not adjusted Adjust by using brightness knob and or contrast knob re adjust contrast connect a video source SVGA switch on ARvision S with main push button either connect a video source and select compatible mode for this video signal with PBS Adjust the focus by turning the camera lens All other problems should be performed by a trained and authorised service provider ARvision S User Manual 24 7 Returning used electronic dev
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5. d light will turn on but only for a while It should turn off after a certain time not more than a minute otherwise it indicates a defect If voltage input is incorrect or unstable the red light lights Up When charging starts the green light will be on When charging is completed the green light will begin to flash The yellow light is in relation with the temperature control If it turns on the maximum temperature allowed has been reached and loading is temporarily interrupted You may leave the battery in the charge unit without any danger until charging is complete green light flashing ARvision S User Manual 11 4 General Operating Instructions 4 1 Preparation Unpacking the Device gt Please unpack the devices and compare with the list under paragraph 2 on page 6 to check that all parts are complete Please contact your dealer if any parts are missing Checking charging and changing the Battery Before you use the HMD for the first time please check whether the battery is fully charged gt Remove the battery from the power unit To do so pull the tape down carefully with one hand and push the battery out of the casing with the thumb of your other hand For that process do not lay down the power unit on the table ARvision S User Manual 12 gt Place the battery in the charger so that the brass coloured contacts of the battery and charger match Press the battery lightly until you fe
6. el it locks into place The green control lamp on the front of the charger lights up When the green control lamp begins to flash the charging process is completed see paragraph 3 3 on page 10 gt Replace the battery in the power unit To begin with this may require some practice Please make sure that the contacts of the battery and the power unit match Holding the battery flat push it into the power unit as far as the mark Press down the battery lightly with your thumb and at the same time continue pushing it completely into the power unit until it locks into place For that process do not lay down the power unit on the table ARvision S User Manual 13 Using the HMD with external power supply It is possible to have the power supply coming from an external source One such source is the AC DC transformer that comes with the charge unit Its output is 12 V DC available at the special plug This plug see also 4 page 8 fits in in the connector at the battery location of the power unit visible when the battery is removed ARvision S User Manual 14 4 2 Connecting external video sources Choose two of the video adapter cables marked with Video in supplied with the system and plug into the socket connectors on the right hand side Turn on the video source and select the appropriate mode by pushing the select button 1 For further details about different modes see 4 4 page 17 Video in Composite video or SVideo ca
7. ices in EU countries ARvision S User Manual This HMD and accessories shall not be treated as household waste The separate collection is a condition for reuse recycling and utilisation of used electronic devices which ensures the protection of resources To comply with german ElektroG Rucknahme und Entsorgung von Elektro und Elektronikaltgeraten and european WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment electronic used devices from private households can be returned free of charge For details please contact your local distributor or directly Trivisio Prototyping GmbH www trivisio com 25 8 Technical Data 8 1 Head Mounted Display COMETA uurs tiiran color PAL NTSC 470TVLines 580 enhanced 1 3 CCD 50fps interlaced PAL 60fps interlaced NTSC FOCUS sereset i na manually adjustable E E E E fixed Camera IENS csseeseceeseeseeeeees f 3 6mm M12 changeable DISDIGY ainan ana 2x SVGA microdisplays 480 000 pixels colour equals 1 440 000 pixels Field Of VIEW sccesccesceesereseeeees approx 40 diagonal Eye CISTONCE 20 ee cecc cece eeceeeceeeeeee ee 60 70 mm adjustable Operating temperature 10 C to 40 C W GIO vccesscsedessecdvvecsachecessaanveteawes 170g Dimensions W H D 0006 155mm 50mm 55mm ARvision S User Manual 26 8 2 Power unit Brightness Kontrast Digital magnifier Mode switch Basic mode Second mode Third mode Fourth mode Dimensions W
8. n not be used with Video out analog camera signal in the same time ARvision S User Manual 15 4 3 Using ARvision S as a Monitor Putting on the HMD gt Put on the ARvision S HMD Place the headband around the back of your head and pull it just tight enough to make it fit safely and comfortably gt On the displays inside the HMD you can now see the pictures of your video sources gt Wearing the HMD you will see your surroundings only constricted For this reason please move only carefully or not at all gt A static image can burn into the microdisplays after an extended period of time Adjusting Brightness and Contrast gt Adjust brightness 1 and contrast 2 with the knobs beside the cable Turn the knobs until the image quality you find best ARvision S User Manual 16 4 4 Using different Modes The electronics of your ARvision S device allows different functions The selection of those functions is governed by the push button switch PBS 1 that is located on the right hand side of the power unit gt The basic mode is the one where the ARvision S displays the images as captured by the VGA adapter You can apply a PC VGA signal 800x600 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz or 100Hz With the contrast button see Power unit page 8 you can adjust the phase of VGA signal The right hand side green LED page 17 4 will be lit on When no VGA signal is connected this LED will be blinking ARvision S User Man
9. pending upon the mode see further Video in out details see further The push button 2 on the top of the power unit is used to switch the ARvision S on and off When the device is switched on a light underneath the button lights up When removing the battery an input connector 4 for an external power supply becomes visible see further ARvision S User Manual 8 The knob on the left 5 page 8 of the cable enables manual adjustment of brightness The knob on the right 6 page 8 of the plug connection has a triple function it enables manual adjustment of contrast of the zoom function or phase adjustment in VGA mode The power unit also contains Socket connectors for L R external video signals in out Socket connectors for other L R external image sources SVGA from computer Button for selecting the input signal mode Control lamps 1 2 3 4 ARvision S User Manual 9 3 3 Charge unit ARvision S includes a removable Ni MH rechargeable battery 2 and a power supply unit 1 for generating different voltages which also includes a charging circuit for a mains adapter 3 It takes approx 50 min to charge the battery from empty to full if you use the mains adapter supplied with the system During charging process it is possible to use ARvision S parallel a ARvision S User Manual 10 The charge unit has control lights gt When loading the unit with a battery to be charged the re
10. story of heart disease or high blood pressure consult your doctor before use and do not use without his approval gt CAUTION Seizures If you have a history of temporary spasm Unconsciousness or epileptic seizures from light stimulation consult your doctor before use and do not use without his approval If any of the following symptoms occur if using ARvision S stop using immediately and rest e eye fatigue or irritation e headaches or dizziness e aches and pain in the neck or shoulders e double vision e nausea or motion sickness e inability to focus on the displays Misuse or overuse of this product may result in eye damage or loss of visual functions ARvision S User Manual 4 1 2 General safety hints gt Avoid getting the cable entangled around your neck body or arms Use the belt pouch for the power unit and wear the cable close to your body gt To ensure that the device does not fall off during use always use the elastic strap and have it tightened with an adequate tension 1 3 Warning for electrical products gt To avoid any risk of electrocution do not bring any part of the ARvision S in contact with water when the power unit is connected to an AC outlet e g when recharging batteries using an external TV DVD Video or PC source gt Avoid using and storing the ARvision S at wet humid dusty and smoky surroundings and extreme temperatures gt Do not use ARvision S at temperat
11. time the device goes back into basic mode ARvision S User Manual 18 Pushing PBS 3 green LEDs 1 page 17 2 4 page Description standard mode external VGA signal after turning on device no external VGA signal detected external video S video signal external video signal zoomed green LED off x LED lit b LED blinking 17 SEs Ein ee no external video signal detected ARvision S User Manual 19 4 5 Output camera signals Choose two of the video adapter cables marked with Video out supplied with the system and plug into the socket connectors on the right hand side of the power unit Using the video out functionality is limiting video input signals to SVGA 4 6 AR setup To use the device with AR function augmented reality the camera signals must be sent to a computer using the video adapter cable marked with Video out 1 Then the overlayed stereoscopic video signal from the PC can be directed into the power unit using two VGA cables 2 The PC resolution must be set to 800x600 60Hz ARvision S User Manual 20 Stereo MixedReality Video See Through Analog camera Cable connection between HMD and PowerUnit PowerUnit c 2003 Trivisio ARvision S User Manual 21 4 7 Adjusting the Interpupil Distance To optimize the position of the two displays so that both images are seen as a single visual field carefully move the oculars into the right position
12. ual 17 gt When pushing the push button switch PBS page 17 1 once the ARvision S displays the image as captured by the built in camera In this mode the two knobs beside the cable connection control the brightness and the contrast gt Pushing the PBS a second time the electronic zoom is activated It can be noticed by the green frame that appears around both displays in the HMD and the left green LED 2 page 17 of power unit will be on The adjustment of the electronic zoom is set by using the contrast knob on the right hand side of the cable connection gt Pushing the PBS page 17 1 a third time discerns between composite video or S video and it will equally recognise automatically whether it concerns a NTSC or PAL signal The middle green LED page 17 3 will be lit on to remind you of this mode When no video signal is connected this LED will be blinking In this mode the two knobs beside the cable connection control the brightness and the contrast gt Pushing the PBS page 17 1 a fourth time the electronic zoom is activated to magnify the external composite video or S video signal It can be noticed by the green frame that appears around the display in the HMD and the left and middle green LED 2 3 page 17 of power unit will be on The adjustment of the electronic zoom is set by using the contrast knob on the right hand side of the cable connection gt f the PBS is pushed a fifth
13. ures below 10 C and above 40 C Avoid dropping or mechanical shock as frame and displays may be deformed gt Always switch off and unplug the ARvision S when it will not be used gt Incase of damage contact your retailer There are no user serviceable parts Only qualified service personnel should perform any service required on this product ARvision S User Manual 5 2 Content of the ARvision S Kit The ARvision S kit contains the following elements Please check that all of these are included If any item is not supplied contact your ARvision S dealer ARvision S HMD with connecting cable 1 Power unit 2 Battery 3 AC DC transformer with power cord 4 Charge unit 5 Case 6 Cleaning cloth 7 Video Adapter Cable 8 ARvision S User Manual 6 3 Description 3 1 Head Mounted Display HMD The HMD contains two microdisplays 2 to show the images The cable 1 is permanently attached to the HMD and to the pocket element power unit The built in color camera 3 provides the video signal to the power unit for output to a PC ARvision S User Manual 7 3 2 Power unit The plastic casing contains the following elements 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cable to HMD Push button for power illuminated Battery compartment Connector for power supply under the battery Knob for manual adjustment of brightness Knob with double function for manual adjustment of contrast phase de
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