ENHeriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK:
VZ-9.4 systems take centre stage.

Two WolfVision VZ-9.4F Visualizers installed side by side at Heriot-Watt University.

Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh
has established aworldwide reputation for
excellence in teaching andresearch. It is widely regarded as one of the leading
UK universities for industry and business, and it iswell-known for providing
stimulating,supportive
environments where bothstaff and students can excel. The Information Services directorate plays a vital role here, providing AV
support to staff and students – and ensuring thatthe most effective learningtechnologies are available
for use in classrooms.
Key factors in the selection of WolfVision Visualizer solutions for use in

Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK:
http://www.hw.ac.uk

lecture theatres, and otherlearning
environments
throughout the university,
include their outstanding
image quality, ease ofuse, durability, and reliability. Also of special importance to Heriot-Wattis the ability of the mostrecently installed VZ-9.4F
systems to operate as acentral hub for smaller

AV classroom solutions.
Together with a projector,a PC, and a basic control
panel, the VZ-9.4F withits multiple HDMI inputs,
built-in microphone, andHD camera, is utilised as a
cost-effective stand-alone
multimedia imaging solution that enables users
to switch easily between‘live’ object display, andwww.wolfvision.com

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presentation of a wide
range of other multimedia
material.
Heriot-Watt University
also uses VZ-9.4F Systems for content capture,mainly for recording shortacademic video podcasts. A key consideration in system selection
was also the portabilityof the VZ-9.4F, enablingits usage away from lecture theatre locations – forexample by lecturers whowish to make high qua-lity recordings in a morerelaxed environment, notnecessarily ‘live’ in front ofa class.
In lecture theatres where difficult mathematicaland scientific concepts
are explained, two VZ9.4F Visualizer systems
are installed side by side.
Using a compositor, thetwo ‘live’ Visualizer images of handwritten material are processed andthen displayed side byside on a single monitor.

This enables simultaneous on-screen displayof theorems, proofs andderivations, etc., allowing
the clearest possible explanations of complex information to be presentedto students.
“The ability of WolfVision systems to handle
multimedia presentation
content and their outstanding ease of use means that these Visualizersystems have become
an indispensable part ofour university audiovisual
infrastructure.” said Douglas Marsland, Head of
Audiovisual Services at
Heriot-Watt University. “I
do believe that WolfVision
Visualizer Systems add
real pedagogic value, andthey have the flexibility toperform equally well, whether installed as a centralcomponent of a classroom AV solution, or as ahighly portable, all-in-one
stand-alone system.”

Key specifications:• Native 1080p HD Camera• 60 frames per second• Continuous high speed autofocus• WLAN (2.4GHz & 5GHz)• Video recording with audio• Built-in microphone• H.264 video streaming• Widescreen preview monitor• Live-to-freeze comparison(picture-in-picture, and side-by-side)• Adjustment-free LED light system• Optional dry-erase working surface• 2x HDMI in, 1x HDMI out, RGB out, LAN port,
USB device port, 3x USB host ports• Audio line in/out• UVC Driver• Apps: vSolution Connect, vSolution Control• Software: vSolution Link
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK:
http://www.hw.ac.uk

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