StereoVision 3D VuCAM, User Manual

Page 1: ...3D VuCAM User Manual Rev 1 11 Firmware Version 0 98b StereoVision Imaging Inc 1 We are the Eyes of the World ...

Page 2: ...stment and adjustable inter ocular eyepieces for different face sizes The 3D VUCAM incorporates automatic image focusing and exposure making it easy for new photographers to consistently capture great 3D images Professionals can also take advantage of the fact that the two internal cameras are controlled by one shutter button Furthermore the 3D VUCAM is capable of saving RAW as well as JPEGs The 3...

Page 3: ...e 7 Quick Start 8 Quick Start 8 Quick Operational Guide 9 Menu Operations 10 File Format 11 Display 12 Camera 13 Focus 14 Setup 15 Tips on Stereo Photography 16 3D VuCAM Specifications 17 Software Specifications 18 Warranty Information 19 Revision log 20 Contact Info 21 3 ...

Page 4: ...ed below have been included in your shipment 3D VuCAM Compact Flash Card 4 NiMH AA Batteries USB Cable USB Cable Battery Charger Power Supply RCA Cable Neck Strap Carrying Case User Manual Brochure CD ROM Anaglyph Glasses NOTE Please use the USB cable provided only 4 ...

Page 5: ...Nomenclature 5 ...

Page 6: ...never requested by the interface 5 a Left and right arrows to navigate in and out of the menu interface b Navigate between different images present on the flash card in Display mode 6 a Up and down arrows to navigate up and down of the menu interface b Navigate between left center reticule right image of the one single image in Display mode 7 Manual Focus Knob Manually focus left eye to object of ...

Page 7: ...m this position to adjust for inter ocular distance distance between the eye for inter ocular distance distance between the eye 10 Video Port optional 11 High Speed USB 2 0 12 3Vdc power input port 13 2 AA batteries to be inserted as indicated on the panel inside the battery holder 14 Compact flash card slot Goes in upside down like shown in the picture on page 5 7 ...

Page 8: ... right eye piece Turn ON the 3D VuCAM by pressing POWER button Set CALIBRATION by going to Focus Calibrate AF press ENTER press POWER to come to main screen press SHUTTER It will take 10 seconds for the system to calibrate Hold the 3D VuCAM steady pointing at what you are focusing till you hear first beep If there is a problem simply repeat calibration After second beep the 3D VuCAM is ready for t...

Page 9: ...t of MENU any time Hold steady after shutter press After pressing SHUTTER button hold the 3D VuCAM steady till the first beep sounds 3D VuCAM will be ready for the next shot after the second beep CALIBRATION Every user needs to calibrate the Auto Focus mechanism to their eyes each time the 3D VuCAM change hands See page 8 on how to do that Too Dark AE Failed Too Bright 3D VuCAM will not capture an...

Page 10: ...WER button to come out the menu anytime Press POWER button to come out the menu anytime Press DISPLAY button to view images on the card Use to navigate through images and to view left center and right images of the same shot Press ENTER to delete any image Press POWER to come out of display mode 10 ...

Page 11: ...rmat A link to the copy of DCRAW can be found in the HELP tab of SVI s PC based download utility 2 Captures both Raw and Jpeg Quality Set the quality parameter for Jpeg Default 85 Higher quality factor would mean lower compression and larger file size Small Crop 0 2048 by 1536 image size captured 1 640 by 480 image size captured centered at the center of the image 11 ...

Page 12: ...Display LCD timeout Number of seconds after which the LCD will become dim to save power Contrast Change the contrast of the LCD Beep Turn ON OFF the beep sound on pressing menu buttons 12 ...

Page 13: ... step is equivalent to 0 5EV steps EV Exposure Value Optimal is 4 when too cloudy stadium and if the 3D VUCAM says Too Dark If Gain set too high 7 10 then noise will come in See AE offset for another option Hand held 3D VUCAM will not take picture if Too Dark Use a Tripod and set handheld 0 See Sensor Gain and AE Offset if do not want to use Tripod Manual Exp Set AE ON 0 to use manual exposure 1 s...

Page 14: ... User calibrated position AF track after calibration AF end pos End of the range of AF travel AF end pos User calibrated position AF track after calibration Calibrate AF Calibrates auto focus for individual user s eye One time setup necessary to do when ever3D VUCAM is used by a new user In Calibration mode the first shot will take a long Auto Focus cycle Hold the VuCAM steady till you hear the fi...

Page 15: ...Setup Set Defaults All the user settings will be replaced by factory defaults Update Firmware To change to a new software upgrade 15 ...

Page 16: ...ture more than one object in an image thus providing visual relativity of distance providing visual relativity of distance The farther the object the more distance between objects is better To have pop out effect from the screen align the farthest objects in the two images using the software To have a better pop out effect the closest object should be in focus Better color and contrast also increa...

Page 17: ... 3 D Image Resolution 3 1 MegaPixel 2048x1536 per image Shutter Response Time 12 seconds stereo pair Digital Outputs Flash Memory Card USB Video Outputs optional RCA Connector Analog Software Application PC based download utility Image JPEG and RAW Memory Card Removable Compact Flash Type II Battery Type 2 AA NiMH rechargeable or 2 AA Alkaline Batteries Life 40 Stereo Images typical Temperature Ra...

Page 18: ...ityReadme txt file included in the CD for further instructions and installation information Minimum System requirements for the software utility are 800 MHz Pentium III 512 MB RAM Windows OS XP SP2 Windows Vista Screen Resolution 1024x768 64 bit operating systems are not supported Stereo Viewing Software StereoVision Imaging recommends the Stereo Photo Maker for viewing 3D images Latest version ca...

Page 19: ...y is non transferable In the event of a defect under this warranty we will at our option repair or replace the product provided that you return the product postage prepaid to StereoVision Imaging Inc 2400 N Lincoln Avenue Altadena CA 91001 A check money order in the amount of 15 00 to cover the cost of inspection and handling must be included Please be sure to include your name telephone number an...

Page 20: ...eadable RAW on page 11 File Format Revision version 1 1 Dated 7th August 2008 Corrected page numbering error on page 7 20 Corrected page numbering error on page 7 Nomenclature and 9 Quick Operational Guide Correction made to page 8 Quick Start related to AF Calibration Correction made to page 9 Quick Operational Guide related to AF Calibration ...

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