Ziggi-HD USB Document Camera User Manual
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1. E Operations Windows only Here you can access Advanced Settings the Wrench icon get Help the Question Mark icon minimize the capture window or exit the capture window F ESC Button In Full Screen mode hit Esc or click the ESC Button to exit Full Screen mode and return to Camera mode Camera mode Full Screen mode im gt i 1 En es eaaaaBaaaaaed le 12 BASICS OF THE PRESENTER SOFTWARE CONT D To review snapshots you ve taken enter Review mode by clicking on the review tab on the left hand side of the software A Image Pane This shows the currently selected snapshot B Menu This gives you some basic tools to manipulate the selected snapshot Zoom Digitally zoom the image from 100 normal or 1x zoom to 600 or 6x zoom in 100 increments Rotate Rotate the image left or right Delete Delete the selected image from your hard drive The system will prompt you to ensure you want to delete the image C Folder Icon Clicking on the folder icon will take you to the location on your computer where your snapshots are stored D Image Information Provides information about the image including file name date taken resolution taken at and file size in kilobytes E Thumbnail Timeline The snapshots you ve taken are presented in a horizontal timeline of thumbnails You can click on a thumbnail to select that snapshot or you can use the arrow buttons to c2. Snapshots are presented as thumbnail images in a row at the bottom of the screen See Page 13 for more on taking snapshots e Full Screen mode In this mode the image fills up the entire computer screen Full screen is particularly useful when you need to project the Ziggi HD s video for presentations See Page 24 and 25 for more on projecting your image To switch between modes click on the Mode Tab on the left hand side of the capture window Camera mode Review mode Full Screen mode him _ ii aaeetaaaanns r KTEEEKEN The size of the window for Camera Review modes can be changed by clicking and dragging on the edges of the window 11 BASICS OF THE PRESENTER SOFTWARE BASICS OF THE PRESENTER SOFTWARE Please review the basic elements of the four modes of the Presenter software A Mode Tab One of four modes can be selected by clicking on the appropriate button in the Mode Tab B Camera Menu Tab Several camera functions can be changed using the pulldown menus These include Zoom Timer Mirroring Mode Resolution and Exposure This tab will also communicate the current settings of these functions C Snapshot Button Click the green camera icon to take a snapshot See Page 23 for more on taking snapshots D Focus Button Click the rectangular crosshairs icon to focus the image To the right of this icon the software will tell you whether you are in Single or Continuous focus mode
3. the Presenter software will start upon system startup If No you will need to manually start the software General image Adjustment System About IPEVO Presenter Firmware Version 0822 Software Version 3 0 0 10 Check For Updates Language English BaP O BAS Fran ais Start IPEVO Presenter when computer starts Yes O No USING ZIGGI HD IN OTHER Ways USING ZicGi HD IN OTHER Ways While Ziggi HD is designed as a document camera it can also be used as a web camera conferencing camera with Skype and many other applications Ziggi HD s top section can be rotated up such that the camera is pointing horizontally rather than down You may need to exit the Presenter software prior to using Ziggi HD in other applications Other applications have varying methods for how they detect and utilize cameras and microphones Please refer to the Help documentation for these applications for specific instructions When using Ziggi HD for video conferencing ensure the Autofocus switch is set to Continuous mode This ensures constant sharp focus MICROPHONE Ziggi HD features a built in microphone located on the underside of the camera body next to the lens This microphone can capture your voice for use with Skype and other programs The mic is always active when Ziggi HD is on The best effective range for the microphone is 1 meter or 3 28 feet Note we cannot guarantee that
4. to your subject to make it appear bigger anywhere from 1x default or no zoom to 6x or 6 times normal in whole number increments e Zoom Box When zoomed in a gray box appears in the lower left of the capture window with a smaller box inside it The large box represents the original field of vision the 1x zoom while the smaller box represents the zoomed in area you are currently viewing You can click and drag the smaller box to selectively zoom to different portions within the original field of vision Note Focusing while zoomed in will focus according to the center of the original full image and not the partial zoomed in area e Capturing a Standard Sheet of Paper At full extension Ziggi HD is designed to be high enough to capture an entire standard A4 sheet of paper However you might elect to bring the camera closer to capture details from a particular document Note that while the Ziggi HD has ample resolution to capture larger A3 sized paper Ziggi HD would need to be placed on something such as a stack of books to make the camera high enough to completely capture an A3 document 16 IMAGE ORIENTATION IMAGE ORIENTATION Two ways to describe page orientation come from the tradition of painting Landscape refers to an image oriented so that its width is greater than its height such as a classic landscape painting Portrait orientation on the other hand features a height greater than its width such as wo
5. all the functions of Ziggi HD including exposure focus and the built in microphone will work predictably in other applications and IPEVO cannot offer troubleshooting for applications outside the Presenter software 28 USING THE ANTI GLARE SHIELD USING THE ANTI GLARE SHIELD You may experience undesirable glare in your image from reflected light Possible sources of reflected light include overhead lights or a desk lamp directed at the subject To reduce or eliminate this glare Ziggi HD comes with an Anti Glare Shield MOUNTING THE ANTI GLARE SHIELD To mount the Anti Glare Shield align the grooves on the underside of the shield with the sides of the camera head Slide the grooves into place ensuring they lock into the sides of the head When fully mounted the hole in the Shield should align with the camera lens so that the camera s view is not partially blocked 29 CLOSING AND EXITING THE PRESENTER SOFTWARE CLOSING AND EXITING THE PRESENTER SOFTWARE To close the Presenter software Windows Click the Close button at the top right hand corner of the window or press Alt F4 while the software is active Macintosh Click the Close button at the top left hand corner of the window or press Command W Closing the software does not exit it entirely To exit the Presenter application Windows Right click the Ziggi HD taskbar icon and select Close Macintosh Select Ziggi HD gt Quit Ziggi HD or press the
6. exit Full Screen mode press the Esc key or click the Esc button in the upper right hand section of the screen Evernote Project Capture 24 PREPARING FOR PROJECTION PREPARING FOR PROJECTION You ll need to mirror the content on your desktop that is the full screen of Ziggi HD s video capture and redirect it to your projector device Please refer to your projector documentation for information specific to your projector The process of mirroring depends upon your operating system Here are general guidelines for how to accomplish desktop mirroring in each operating system Mac OS 1 Open System Preferences 2 Click Display Set both displays to the same resolution 3 Click the Arrangement tab to click mirroring mode on or off 4 On MacBooks and some other Macs mirroring mode can be toggled simply with the F7 key Windows XP 1 Right click the desktop and click Properties 2 In the dialog box click the Settings tab 3 Click the Display list and you should see the Projector model listed as an alternate display option 4 Select the projector then click the option to Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Windows Vista Windows Vista will often automatically detect the projector and default into mirroring mode If Windows can t identify the monitor you can use Windows Mobility Center available on mobile PCs to connect the display 1 Click t
7. increases frame rate decreases Frame rate is a measure of how many distinct images are captured in a single second to make up the full motion video perceived Because the top three resolutions contain an extraordinary amount of information frame rate will significantly drop with these resolutions You may experience a stuttering blurring or strobing of moving subjects such as with a hands on demonstration As such the top three resolutions are best reserved for static objects such as a stationary piece of paper or LCD screen If you find the amount of strobing to be unacceptable on your current resolution consider lowering the resolution which will increase frame rate and reduce or eliminate strobing Note For the higher resolutions Single Focus mode rather than Continuous is highly recommended Note on Highest Resolutions See Page 8 for minimum system requirements for the two highest resolutions 22 SNAPSHOTS SNAPSHOTS Ziggi HD has the ability to take snapshots still images extracted from the current video capture Ziggi HD saves these snapshots in jpg format onto your computer s hard drive Taking a snapshot is simple and can be done in one of two ways 1 Hit the Enter Windows or Return Macintosh key while using the Presenter software in Camera mode 2 Click the green camera icon in the lower right hand corner of Camera mode TAKING A SNAPSHOT Once you take a snapshot
8. shows the snapshot you have taken for 2 seconds before reverting back to video You can set this value to 4 seconds 2 seconds or Off Sound Effect on By default there are beep sounds associated with focusing Ziggi HD and shutter sounds associated with taking snapshots To disable either or both of these sounds uncheck the boxes Photo Library Location This controls where your snapshots are stored on your hard drive Click Change to locate a new location where you d like to store your snapshots Photo Name Format By default your snapshots are saved in a YYYY MM DD 4 digit format year month day and then a unique four digit number You can change the prefix before the unique four digits by clicking the second option and entering in your desired prefix e Keep Camera Mode Settings Each time the Presenter software starts up it will use the default configuration To disable this click Yes The Presenter software will now keep your custom settings between uses General Image Adjustment System Select Video Device IPEVO Zag HD Instant Preview Of 2sec 4sec Sound Effect on Focus Snapshot Photo Library Location Fae meen Photo Name Format YYYY MM DD_4 digit _4 digit Keep Camera Mode Settings Yes No Ficker Note Regardless of the selections in 60 Hz Keep Camera Mode Settings the Presenter software will memorize all advanced settings ADV
9. ANCED SETTINGS CONT D IMAGE ADJUSTMENT TAB The image adjustment tab provides a number of customizations relating to video image quality Brightness 0 to 255 controls lightness or darkness Contrast 0 to 31 controls difference in color and brightness between different parts of the image Gamma 0 to 127 Gamma correction affects gray levels and how the image is reproduced on the screen Saturation 0 to 31 controls the color saturation Setting this value to 0 will result in a black and white image while a value of 31 will result in very saturated rich colors Hue 180 to 180 affects reproduction of color information Sharpness 0 to 15 controls perceived sharpness blurriness The Default button changes the above customizations to their default values Image Adjustment System Image Adjustment Check the camera view to see the changes Note Image qualities of snapshots cannot be altered at least not in the Presenter software You must change these settings prior to taking snapshots SYSTEM TAB About Presenter This section displays the software version currently in use A Check for updates link is available which will take you to the IPEVO website in order to check for the latest version e Language Switch between English Traditional Chinese Japanese and French e Start Presenter when computer starts If you click Yes
10. Command Q quit shortcut KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS Here is a list of keyboard shortcuts which may facilitate your use of Ziggi HD Function Mode Windows Mac Take snapshot All Enter Return Close window Camera Review Alt F4 Command W Close application All aa Command Q Cancel Full Screen mode Full Screen Esc Esc Zoom in Review forward scroll forward scroll Zoom out Review backward scroll backward scroll Copy photo Review Ctrl C Command C Delete photo Review Del Del Command Del Switch to previous photo Review Switch to next photo Review gt Select all photos Review Ctrl A Command A 30 TROUBLESHOOTING AND FAQ TROUBLESHOOTING AND FAQ Ziggi HD will not turn on Ensure Ziggi HD is plugged in to your computer with the USB cord Ensure the Presenter software from the CD ROM is installed and running Unplug the camera exit the software restart the software and replug in the camera There is a setting change don t want that can t get rid of Access the Advanced Settings and click No on Keep Camera Mode Settings Then exit and restart the application The image is too dark too bright Adjust the exposure See Pages 19 and 20 for techniques The image is out of focus or pixelated Press the focus button to bring the subject into sharp focus See Page 21 for focus techniques Increase resolution for an image with more picture information See Page 22 The brightness of the image c
11. IPEVO WWW ipevo com Ziggi HD USB Document Camera User Manual WWW ipevo com TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction nnn What Makes Ziggi HD Different Versatility High Definition Capture Effortless Autofocus Feature Rich Presenter Software Contents About the Packaging Getting Help Version Information System Requirements Highest Resolutions Requirements 8 Installation arseen ereen Getting to Know Ziggi HD Key Features IPEVO Presenter Software Introduction Switching between software modes Basics of the Presenter Software Camera mode Full Screen mode Basics of the Presenter Software cont d Review mode Getting a Great Image Five Considerations Image Size Changing Image Size Image Size cont d Zoom function Capturing a Standard Sheet of Paper Image Orientation Landscape versus Portrait Camera lens orientation Changing Orientation Swivel head Mirroring function OD rois Exposure Value EXP toggle Exposure tab Exposure cont d Auto exposure Stop motion animation umn heute sheet tena 4 DN 4 12 detente ois apt eenden bne 17 18 AOTP TOA AE orn eeen heee enen 19 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS Autofocus switch Continuous and Single focus modes Focus button BEONE csc ssc iin eau teaser EEA 22 Changing resolution High definition versus standard definition Resolution and frame rate STE cece ESEE E EE E E E E etend neten 23 Taking a snapshot Time
12. could include using a desk lamp near the Ziggi HD to shine additional light on the subject turning on room lights opening or closing curtains etc e Change the EXP Exposure Value Ziggi HD is able to artificially alter exposure on a fifteen point scale with 1 being the lowest darkest exposure value and 15 being the highest brightest exposure value 8 is the default value If your image is too dark consider increasing the EXP Or if your image is too bright decrease the EXP The EXP may be changed on either the camera body itself or via the software Camera body Use the EXP toggle for on the fly exposure adjustments The software will briefly indicate the change with an EXP number at the bottom of the image capture window and your exposure will instantly change Software Click on the Exposure tab You may either click on areas within the grayscale bar to change EXP or drag the pointer to a value Hitting Default will bring the exposure back to the default value of 8 El H ie ET ACE SCE ERN i Darker CA Brighter for Digital Devices for Printed Media 19 EXPOSURE CONT D e Use Auto Exposure As the name implies auto exposure automatically changes exposure in order to maintain a medium optimum exposure in which the maximum amount of details are shown If lighting conditions in the room or on the subject are changing or if the subject emits its own varying amount of light as wit
13. d the position that works best for yourself and your subject For example if you are giving a presentation and need access to the subject for a hands on demonstration or to frequently change its position you might consider moving the stand to one side of the subject and changing orientation through the swivel head accordingly so that the stand does not get in your way Demonstrating swivel head and the degrees to which it can swivel e Mirroring in the Camera mode the Mirror tab allows you to flip the image horizontally vertically or both Mirroring defaults to Off no mirroring Horizontal flips the image on a vertical axis going through the center of the image while Vertical flips the image on a horizontal axis going through the center of the image The tab will indicate H Horizontal V Vertical or H V if both types of mirroring are being applied No Mirror Horizontal Mirror H i 3 Set up item to be captured Select the Mirror tab g p as Vertical Mirror V Horizontal Vertical H V 18 EXPOSURE EXPOSURE Exposure refers to the amount of light allowed to hit the photographic medium in this case the sensor of the camera lens In most circumstances you will require a medium exposure allowing for the maximum amount of detail Consider the following methods to achieve optimal exposure for your image e Change the exposure in the room This
14. evices with digital screens such as smartphones and Apple s iPad In addition to its effortless document alignment the Ziggi HD offers features and functionality similar to document cameras costing hundreds or even thousands more all in a compact and easy to use device WHAT MAKES ZIGGI HD DIFFERENT Versatility Ziggi HD s unique multi jointed stand gives you the freedom to place the camera in a wide variety of positions without the hassle of tightening knobs or otherwise locking the stand At all positions Ziggi HD will remain secure and stable because of its weighted base offering you on the fly customization of your image The Ziggi HD stand can fully extend to capture an entire standard sheet of paper High Definition Capture Ziggi HD features a 5 Megapixel camera and can achieve a resolution of up to 2592 X 1944 pixels This high definition video capture provides an exceptionally crisp and brilliant image Additionally Ziggi HD features a powerful zoom up to 6x magnification as well as a Macro mode which allows for sharp focus on very close subjects up to 2 inches 5 cm away For these reasons Ziggi HD is ideal for capturing minute details of documents and pictures High resolution capture is also appropriate for large screen projections Effortless Autofocus Ziggi HD has a smart focusing system that gives you manual control when you need it and convenient automatic control when you don t Ziggi HD can be set to either of two foc
15. h an LCD screen you might consider auto exposure Automatic exposure adjustment depends upon two things the EXP Exposure Value from 1 to 15 and the actual brightness darkness of the subject Exposure Value Auto exposure with an EXP setting of 10 will always be brighter than auto exposure with an EXP setting of 8 for one example Actual brightness darkness Auto exposure will react to changes in actual brightness darkness With auto exposure on if you are capturing a bright iPad screen and it dims the Ziggi HD will adjust exposure to brighten the image If the screen brightens again Ziggi HD will adjust exposure to darken the image To Turn on Auto Exposure Click the Auto tab in the Presenter software and select On The sun icon next to Auto will turn green Ziggi HD will now constantly determine the optimal exposure for your image and may adjust exposure at any time Note Auto exposure should be turned to Off for stop motion animation projects which rely upon uniform consistent exposure 20 Focus Focus Focus refers to the convergence of light in your image If your subject is in focus light is properly converged at the right point If your subject is out of focus light has not properly converged at the right point In most circumstances you want your image to be sharp and in focus Ziggi HD gives you a few tools to achieve proper focus including the ability to automate focus for con
16. he Start button 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Mobile PC and then click Windows Mobility Center 4 On the External Display tile you can click Connect display There will be a New Display Detected dialog box Press OK to connect the display Windows 7 1 Windows 7 will pop up a display dialog box when you plug in the projector with the title Change the appearance of your displays 2 The second set of options from the bottom is called Multiple displays Select Duplicate these displays to make the projector show your desktop Note Many classrooms and conference rooms have dedicated consoles for facilitating projection Please refer to your IT department for specific instructions 25 ADVANCED SETTINGS ADVANCED SETTINGS There are a number of advanced settings available to you to further customize the Ziggi HD experience PC In the upper right hand corner of the Presenter software screen along with the usual minimize and exit functions there is a Help link the question mark which leads to the IPEVO com website and a settings link the wrench which leads to advanced settings IPEVO Presenter Mac Select Ziggi HD gt Preferences GENERAL TAB Select Video Device This should be set to IPEVO ZiggiHD Instant Preview This sets the preview for snapshots taken The default value is 2 seconds that is after taking a snapshot the software
17. ill find the optimum focus FOCUSING When focusing four corners of a red box will appear in the center of the screen and a beep will sound letting you know Ziggi HD is attempting to focus The image may appear to slightly zoom in and out When Ziggi HD is done focusing the red corners will change to green corners and there will be two quick beeps For disabling the beep sound effects see Page 26 Advanced Settings TEKEE je 21 RESOLUTION RESOLUTION Resolution describes the amount of detail information an image holds High resolutions relay more information and therefore more detail and also consume more computing power Low resolutions communicate less detail but are also less demanding of computer resources Resolution is measured in pixels the smallest part of a picture element Ziggi HD is capable of several high definition resolutions CHANGING RESOLUTION To change resolution click on the Resolution tab in Camera mode There are nine different resolutions to choose from ranging from 2592 x 1944 pixels the highest resolution to 640 x 480 pixels the lowest resolution As 1280 x 720 resolution and above is commonly accepted to be high definition HD the top five resolutions are HD resolutions while the four lower resolutions are standard definition SD resolutions IPEVO Presenter E d E 9 1e RESOLUTION AND FRAME RATE Generally as resolution
18. lor printing is recyclable as are the cardboard cut outs keeping the Ziggi HD in place GETTING HELP GETTING HELP We want to help you enjoy your Ziggi HD and we are always available to answer any questions or offer technical and troubleshooting assistance Consider using one or more of these resources IPEVO com The latest versions of the Ziggi HD software user manual FAQ and other downloads are available at this link http support ipevo com Ziggi HD e Email Send us an email at cs ipevo com with your question or concern For the best and most prompt service include the version of your operating system with any inquiry as well as a detailed explanation of the issue you are experiencing e Phone Customer service representatives are available to assist you Monday through Friday from 8 a m until 4 p m Pacific Standard Time PST Our telephone number is 1 408 490 3085 Live Chat Live Chat is available through our website www ipevo com A link in the top middle section of the main page will take you to an Instant Messaging session in which you can correspond with a customer service representative directly This feature is available during the same hours and days as our telephone support Help Link Help within the Presenter software will bring you to IPEVO s website for the latest version of the software and other support and information To access Help Windows Click on Help the question mark icon in the up
19. municate more detail and are often necessary for large screen projections See Page 22 We will examine each of these five elements in turn 14 IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE For documents your video capture is a balance between capturing as much of the document as possible and making the text large enough on screen for your intended audience to read Text size needs to be particularly large when the image is projected onto a screen for a group There are a few ways to change the image size e Change the position of the camera Ziggi HD s multi jointed stand gives you a high degree of flexibility in camera placement Alter any or all of the stand s three points of articulation in order to optimally position the camera Stand s articulations presented in a couple positions e Change the position of the subject When capturing a document you will likely position it on the tabletop on the same plane as your Ziggi HD base When capturing close up details or text passages from a document you may find it handy to shift the document as you move from detail to detail essentially scrolling through the text as necessary Text document in one position under Ziggi HD with camera lens capturing top half of document then moved up so that the camera lens is capturing the bottom half of document 15 IMAGE SIZE CONT D e Zoom In the Camera mode of the Presenter software the Zoom tab allows you to digitally zoom in
20. n for sharp focus of your subject It takes a few seconds for Ziggi HD to determine and set proper focus LED The LED gives you an easy way to know whether Ziggi HD is operating white for operating off for not When you start the Ziggi HD software the LED will light up The LED has been positioned on the top of the camera so it will not reflect on any digital screens you might be capturing J Microphone Ziggi HD features a built in microphone which can be used to capture your voice for video conferencing sessions and other applications There is no on off switch for the microphone it is simply active and on when your Ziggi HD is on K Anti Glare Shield If you are experiencing glare in your video capture consider mounting the Anti Glare Shield onto the camera See Page 31 for more on the Anti Glare Shield GETTING STARTED THE ZIGGI HD SOFTWARE Specially designed IPEVO Presenter software is included on your CD ROM and provides a rich suite of features to maximize your Ziggi HD use Ziggi HD operates in one of four modes e Camera mode This is the default mode upon software startup This mode shows the current video capture coming from the Ziggi HD camera In this mode you are also able to change aspects of the image such as exposure mirroring and resolution Page 14 23 to get started with capturing your image e Review mode This mode gives you an easy way to review snapshots taken with your Ziggi HD
21. onstantly seems to fluctuate Automatic exposure might be on in which Ziggi HD constantly adjusts for optimum brightness level Disable Automatic exposure See Page 20 Anything that moves on screen is very blurry and choppy Decrease resolution so that frame rate increases for smoother movement See Page 22 Can I record video with Ziggi HD Ziggi HD does not have the capability to record video There are several third party applications that may be used in conjunction with Ziggi HD to record video IPEVO cannot offer technical assistance for these third party applications Does Ziggi HD capture audio Yes Ziggi HD has a built in microphone The microphone is on when Ziggi HD is on All my snapshots come out blurry Enable Continuous mode to ensure the image is in sharp focus Hit the Focus button to achieve sharp focus Turn the Timer on so that camera shake does not contribute to a blurry image See Page 23 The focus beeps are annoying Disable sound effects in Advanced Settings under Sound Effect on See Page 26 Ziggi HD can t focus or is slow to focus when in HD resolutions 2048x1536 2592x1944 Center the object or text in the central crosshair to help Ziggi HD find a better focus 31 SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION For your safety and for the best performance of your Ziggi HD USB Document Camera e Keep Ziggi HD from coming into contact with heat sources such as radiators stoves and hot laptops e Do n
22. ot immerse Ziggi HD in liquids and protect it from moisture e Supervise children using Ziggi HD This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation ACKNOWLEDGMENTS e Windows and Skype are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation registered in the US and other countries e Mac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the US and other countries 2012 IPEVO Inc All rights reserved IPEVO IPEVO Presenter Ziggi HD the IPEVO logo and other IPEVO marks are owned by IPEVO Inc and may be registered All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners All screen images are either simulated or properties of IPEVO Inc p EV 0 Customer Service International Customer Service USA Email service ipevo com Email cs ipevo com Vp loven www ipevo com Tel 886 2 5550 8686 Tel 1 408 490 3085
23. per right hand corner of the software IPEVO Presenter Macintosh Select Help gt Ziggi HD Help VIEWING YOUR SOFTWARE S VERSION VIEWING YOUR SOFTWARE S VERSION We recommend periodically checking IPEVO com for the latest version of the Presenter software To determine the software version you are currently running do one of the following Windows Right click the Ziggi HD icon in the system taskbar and click About Macintosh Select About gt About Ziggi HD You can also view the version information from the Advanced Settings window Windows Click Settings the wrench icon in the upper right hand corner of the software screen and select the System tab IPEVO Presenter Macintosh Select Ziggi HD gt Preferences and select the System tab GETTING STARTED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Ziggi HD requires a PC or Mac system with these minimum specifications PC e Microsoft Windows8 7 or Vista 1 4Ghz CPU or higher 2 4Ghz recommended e 512MB RAM 1GB recommended e 200MB free hard disk space e 64MB of dedicated video memory Mac e Mac OS X 10 6 or higher 1 4Ghz CPU or higher 2 4Ghz recommended e 512MB RAM 1GB recommended e 200MB free hard disk space e 256MB of dedicated video memory HIGHEST RESOLUTION REQUIREMENTS To operate Ziggi HD at the two highest resolutions there are additional system requirements To operate at 2048x1536 3 Megapixel resolution a minimum video RAM associated wi
24. r function Projecting Your Image ce ace ae eee ae eee EEA EE EEEE LEE EEE EE EEEE EEEE idee 24 Full Screen mode Preparing Your Setup for Projection tirine 25 Mirroring your desktop Advanced Settings eenen 26 Instant Preview Changing sound effects Photo library location Photo name format Keep camera mode settings Advanced Settings Cont A spisset nihi ybteagtantssentanntss mastaseanetabentapssannenss 27 Image adjustment customizations About IPEVO Presenter Setting a language Starting Ziggi HD when computer starts Using Ziggi HD in other ways eeen 28 With Skype As a web conferencing camera Built in Microphone Ani Gare ANNI e a5 aces Sh a a a tao Nake T 29 Closing and Exiting the Presenter Software neen 30 Keyboard Shortcuts ods ctscnsaoncopsiersncssiessdxestedaseednssasesectioncGesendexdnsssiiicbensigensusseeisecintaetienenbseninienion 30 Troubleshooting and FAO g 5 25 5 sstisussssasisatteresssortsnaussanesandssasisuantssudseaitedndsaastedehosadesavieataeeastosoctsbenaaants 31 Safety Information ace aus sahadibetzsapadestgpcaneale asscnsedeies EEA EEEIEE EASI EEEE EENI EEEE EEEE EEEE eens 32 Acknowledgments nn aeendntenu neten on TEE ETE EAEE 32 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of the Ziggi HD USB Document Camera The Ziggi HD is a multifunctional document camera for PC or Mac that provides real time video capture in stunning high definition clarity for documents as well as d
25. s of Ziggi HD A Stand Ziggi HD s stand has three points of articulation with generous degrees of freedom allowing you to place the camera by hand in any position depending on subject and desired image size Collapse the stand for compact portability B Base The weighted base provides a sturdy foundation for placing the camera in any position C USB Cord Inserted into any standard USB port the cord powers the device and allows it to communicate with your computer D Camera lens Ziggi HD features a 5 0 Megapixel lens for detailed and vibrant images allowing for a maximum resolution of 2592 x 1944 Ziggi HD has an automatic Macro mode for maintaining sharp focus on objects as close as 2 inches 5 cm away GETTING STARTED E Swivel head In addition to the joints of the stand you can further customize your image by swiveling the camera 270 of swivel is possible 180 clockwise and 90 counterclockwise See Pages 17 and 18 for more on orientation F EXP Exposure Value This toggle allows you to increase or decrease artificial exposure of the image making it brighter or darker See Pages 19 and 20 for more on exposure G Autofocus AF switch Set your focus to one of two modes Continuous C causes Ziggi HD to constantly determine the best focus for your image Single S causes Ziggi HD to stay at a single focus See Page 21 for more on focus H Focus button In Single focus mode press this butto
26. th your graphics card of 144MB is required To operate at 2592x1944 5 Megapixel resolution a minimum video RAM of 256MB is required Operating at these resolutions without the required minimum video RAM will result in a black screen instead of an image INSTALLATION PC e Insert the CD ROM into your computer s drive Follow the prompts to complete the installation of the Presenter software A Green and White Ziggi HD icon will appear in your taskbar which can be used to open or close the software Note If the installation program does not automatically appear you may navigate to the CD ROM drive through Windows Explorer often the D drive open the Ziggi CD ROM and double click setup exe to run the installation Note If the installation program does not automatically appear you may navigate to the CD ROM drive through Windows Explorer often the D drive open the Ziggi HD CD ROM and double click setup exe to run the installation Mac e Insert the CD ROM into your computer s drive Follow the prompts to complete the installation of the Presenter software After installation perform the following 1 Connect the Ziggi HD s USB cord to any open USB port on your computer 2 Launch the Presenter software A screen containing a live video image from your Ziggi HD should appear The Ziggi HD is now ready to use GETTING STARTED GETTING TO Know ZiGcGI HD Take some time to familiarize yourself with the key feature
27. the screen will briefly go black accompanied by a classic shutter sound effect and then your snapshot will appear on screen in an Instant Preview After another brief period of black the video capture function will resume For changing or disabling Instant Preview and for disabling the shutter sound effect see Page 26 Advanced Settings USING THE TIMER FUNCTION The Timer provides a delay in seconds between the time you press the Snapshot button and the time when Ziggi HD actually takes the snapshot You might find this delay necessary to avoid any shake in the camera body that could result in a blurry image Using the Timer eliminates this possibility When using the timer a countdown will appear on screen with beeps for each second The Timer located in the Camera mode tab can be set to either 3 seconds or 10 seconds By default the Timer is set to Off To review snapshots enter Review mode See Page 13 23 PROJECTING YOUR IMAGE PROJECTING YOUR IMAGE Ziggi HD s image quality and high resolution are perfect for large screen projections in the classroom or conference room In general you ll need Ziggi HD your PC or Mac and a separate projector device not included sold separately In most cases Full Screen mode is preferred for projection To enter Full Screen mode click on the full screen tab on the left hand side of the software Full Screen mode will give you the same functions available in Camera mode To
28. uld be appropriate for a portrait painting When deciding upon orientation keep in mind whether the document to be captured is in landscape or portrait You will need to control the orientation of your subject relative to the computer screen so that the text is presented in a readable fashion Illustration of Landscape versus Portrait CAMERA LENS ORIENTATION The top of the Ziggi HD camera lens is located 90 counterclockwise from the square top of the camera body With the camera head in its fully extended position documents will need to be placed perpendicular to the camera stand as opposed to parallel for text to be rendered right side up and readable on screen SS The top of the Ziggi camera lens is located 90 counterclockwise from the square top of the camera body 17 CHANGING ORIENTATION CHANGING ORIENTATION You have several ways to change the orientation of your image e Change the orientation of the document subject You may find it easiest to simply change the orientation of the subject you are capturing 90 in either direction or turning 180 upside down Before and After of changing the position of a document under Ziggi e Use the Swivel Head Ziggi HD s camera head is expressly designed to give you an easy way to alter orientation From its fully extended position Ziggi HD can be swiveled 180 clockwise and 90 counterclockwise Fin
29. us settings e Continuous Focus in which Ziggi HD automatically and constantly determines the best focus In this mode you are free to move the subject around and the focus will continue to stay sharp Single Focus in which you set focus once with Ziggi HD staying with that focus setting This mode is best for a subject that will remain at the same distance from the camera such as a static sheet of paper This mode is also ideal for Ziggi HD s higher resolutions Feature Rich IPEVO Presenter Software Included software provides a number of functions and customizations to get the most out of your Ziggi HD experience CONTENTS CONTENTS Your package should contain the following e Ziggi HD camera unit including multi jointed stand Anti Glare Shield e CD ROM with IPEVO Presenter software and user manual in pdf format e Quick Start Guide Package Contents hgs Ven aw ZEEN CD with IPEVO Presenter Software and User Manual Ziggi HD USB Document Camera P a Suitcase style packaging ED A Quick start Guide Anti glare Shield ABOUT THE PACKAGING IPEVO has a longstanding commitment to green business practices and this extends to our product packaging We like our products to do the talking not fancy packaging Your Ziggi HD has been shipped with a minimum of packaging materials particularly a minimum of plastic The plain craft paper box which does not contain high resolution graphics or wasteful multi co
30. venience e Focus modes Ziggi HD can be set to one of two focus modes using the Autofocus AF switch on the camera body The software will indicate which focus mode you are in with either Single or Continuous under AF in the lower right hand corner of the screen Continuous C mode In Continuous mode Ziggi HD will constantly determine the best focus for your image and change its focal length accordingly This is ideal for set it and forget it convenience and also if the distance between the camera and the subject will be changing For example if you are showing the parts of a phone and are flipping the phone around in a hands on demonstration setting the Ziggi HD in Continuous mode will ensure your image is always in sharp focus Single S mode In Single mode Ziggi HD will stay at a single focal length and will not try to constantly adjust itself This mode is ideal for manual control of focus If you are capturing a text document laid on the table which is not moving single mode will be sufficient for sharp focus This mode is also best for the highest resolutions when frame rate drops significantly See Page 21 e Focus button While the focus button is best for Single mode manual focus control it will also work in Continuous mode There are two focus buttons the physical button on the camera body and the four cornered crosshair icon in the lower right hand corner of the software In either case Ziggi HD w
31. ycle through the snapshots By right clicking on a thumbnail you can choose to Copy or Delete that snapshot or open the folder it is contained in Review mode B GETTING A GREAT IMAGE FIVE CONSIDERATIONS GETTING A GREAT IMAGE FIVE CONSIDERATIONS When configuring the camera for your desired image you will be chiefly concerned with the following five elements Image size How large or small the subject appears in the frame i e the window of the Ziggi HD software When dealing with text it is essential the text appears large enough for its intended audience to read See Pages 15 and 16 Orientation How the image is oriented relative to the frame Naturally it is necessary to present text in an upright readable orientation See Pages 17 and 18 Exposure Exposure is a measure of how much light is allowed to affect the image Normally you are seeking a medium exposure in which all the important details in the image can be viewed Too little light will render a dark image that loses crucial details On the other hand too much light will result in a blown out image that also loses detail See Pages 19 and 20 e Focus You will normally want your image to be sharp as opposed to blurry which concerns focus See Page 21 Resolution Resolution describes the amount of detail information an image holds The Presenter software allows you to change between several different resolutions Higher resolutions com
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