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of a variety of items of forensic interest. The laboratory-grade focusing jacks permit viewing of both two-

dimensional and three-dimensional objects, and the optics offer exceptional depth of field even when viewing 

curved surfaces. Not only do you get both vertical and horizontal split screens for evidence comparison, you 

also have the ability to overlay (superimpose) one image over another. 

CAUTIONS

•  HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE UNIT.

 Should it become necessary to 

remove the access panel, be certain that power has been disconnected.

•  Prior to connecting power to the unit and/or use, please read through and follow the instructions.
•  The unit and the monitor both accept a power source of 110-220V AC, 50/60 Hz and auto-sense the ap-

plied input voltage. 

FX10A and FX10AC CONTROLS

1. ZOOM CONTROL: 

Controls Channel A magnification.

2. ZOOM CONTROL: 

Controls Channel B magnification.

LOWER/FRONT CONTROL PANEL:

3. POWER: 

Master Power ON/OFF control.

4. LIGHTS:

 Activates both fluorescent lights.

UPPER CONTROL PANEL:

5. CAM A: 

Activation shows 100% of Camera A image in display. Red indicator will light to right of switch.

6. CAM B: 

Activation shows 100% of Camera B image in display. Red indicator will light to right of switch.

7. L/R:

 Activation splits screen vertically with CAM A image on the left and CAM B image on the right; 

adjust amount of split with MIX control. Green indicator will light to right of switch.

Summary of Contents for FX10A

Page 1: ...ier If after opening the carton s any damage is apparent save all packing material and contact Customer Service at 1 800 356 7311 immediately INTRODUCTION The new FX10 Series of Forensic Video Based O...

Page 2: ...or use please read through and follow the instructions The unit and the monitor both accept a power source of 110 220V AC 50 60 Hz and auto sense the ap plied input voltage FX10A and FX10AC CONTROLS 1...

Page 3: ...ight of switch 9 FADE For overlay latent to record print capability Activation superimposes CAM A on top of CAM B with MIX control set to mid range Adjust amount of FADE Clockwise enhances CAM A and e...

Page 4: ...Blue indicator will light to right of switch NOTE This only freezes CAM B even if you ve previously acti vated EXCH mode 12 EXCH Activation swaps CAM A and CAM B images If in L R mode CAM B will now...

Page 5: ...ps in the rear for connection to a computer video recorder and the like for download ing recording and storing the evidence you are comparing NOTE Only those controls applicable to the use of the FX10...

Page 6: ...he examina tion and comparison of latent evidence these instruments may also be used for the examination of questioned documents tool marks hair and fiber evidence and much more 9 10 11 12 13 Soft ind...

Page 7: ...he entire Zoom range Note When examining three dimensional objects the jacks will need to be lowered accordingly 1 Plug the unit s AC power cord into a convenient outlet and plug the TV monitor into t...

Page 8: ...e prints within the split frame and zoom as necessary see Figure 4B 8 Press the T B Switch for horizontal split screen mode and adjust the MIX control knob to achieve the desired split ratio The repos...

Page 9: ...l left and CAM A is eliminated see Figure 7C 11 Press the FREEZE Switch to capture the current position of CAM B image Now you need only to reposition CAM A image to align This is especially useful wh...

Page 10: ...ottom see Figure 9 NOTE EXCH Switch has no effect on images unless you are in a split screen mode EXPLANATION AND COMPARISON OF OTHER TYPES OF EVIDENCE FIGURE 7B FIGURE 7C Threads of finely woven fabr...

Page 11: ...fully to give comfortable access to the lamps 3 Three spring clips hold each lamp in place Figure 10 Gently pull the lamp to be replaced toward you away from the retaining clips 4 Unplug the lamp pow...

Page 12: ...lit Range Horizontal 0 to 53 3uS from start of active video 98 of screen width typical Vertical 0 to 485 lines fully variable insteps of two 100 screen height typical Fade Range A B ratio from 100 0 t...

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