User Manual MagniLink S - PC
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1. 0 OCR functionality MLS A102 MLS A102 MAC It is possible to upgrade an MLS CMO2 to an MLS CMO3 and acquire OCR functionality for the software User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC 13 WOOL Bcc MagniLink S PC 6 Hardware 6 1 Installation of hardware Open the camera s arm and pull out the camera s supporting legs It is not possible to manipulate the camera s arm until the supporting legs have been extended On the back of the camera there are several connection options The connection options available depend on the camera model 1 USB connection In addition to transferring images to a computer the USB connection is used to provide power to the system 2 HDMI connection Here the camera can be connected to a monitor that supports HDMI or DVI 14 User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagniLink S PC WOOL Bcc 3 External control panel An external control panel can be connected via this input 6 2 Using the hardware 6 2 1 Control box 1 LED A green light indicates that the system is on A flashing green light means that the system is starting up A slowly flashing yellow light indicates standby A red light indicates that something is wrong in the system See the chapter on Troubleshooting page 41 2 Power on off Press to start or shut down the system 3 Lighting configuration Used to configure the light intensity in order to optimize reading conditions Press the upper half to increa2. from directive 2007 47 EC Type of equipment Reading Aid Brand name or trade mark MagpniLink S Type designation MLS M01 M02 C01 CMO1 CMO2 CMO3 Product class Class 1 Manufacturer LVI Low Vision International AB Address Verkstadsgatan 5 S 352 46 Vaxjo Sweden Web http www vi se Phone 46 4 0 72 77 00 Fax 46 4 0 72 77 25 As the manufacturer we declare under our sole responsibility that e the product follows the provisions of the Council Directive 93 42 EEC with amendments from directive 2007 47 EC e we will keep the technical documentation described in section 3 of Annex VII available to the national authorities for a period ending at least five years after the last product has been manufactured e the device meets the Essential Requirements of Annex 1 which applies to it taken into account the intended purpose of the device e to follow the requirements regarding products placed on the market as described in section 4 of Annex VII Ba Manufacturer Manufacturer s authorized representative Date Signature Position 12 11 2012 by 11 yu Me Wi Managing Director Erik Bondemark User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC 43 WLW Bis Magnilinka PE 44 User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagpniLink S PC WV Alphabetical index ABOUT AN 5 About the application aa 39 ACOS OT er ee 11 Applications Settings a 30 Control DOX AA AA 15 Declaration of Conformity
3. Wizard for LVI MagniLink S License Agreement Please read the Following license agreement carefully Software License Agreement This Lvl End User License Agreement EULA is a legal agreement for he Lvl MagniLink 5 Series Product in which this EULA is contained which includes computer software and printed materials between you and LY Low Vision International LA By installing copying or otherwise using the product you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA You must indicate your agreement to be bound by the terms of this EULA by jpressing the Yes button on the Software Product s installation program jorelse you will not be able to install the Software Product If youdoanot _ I accept the terms in the license agreement Print Ido not accept the terms in the license agreement InstallShield Read the text in License Agreement approve this be selecting accept the terms of the license agreement and click on Next to start the installation User Manual 7942779 MagniLink S PC 19 Wry TR MagniLink gt PG Dialog Bold Title Dialog Normal Description English UK Butch Italian English US German Polish Swedish French I Belgian Danish Finnish Portuguese Norwigan IF Spanish English au Installshield Back Next gt Cancel If you have software with OCR functionality MLS CM03 then mark the
4. impaired New products are developed in close cooperation with users and professional personnel of vision rehabilitation LVI is a Quality System Certified ISO 9001 and Environmental System Certified ISO 14001 company The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However LVI assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will LVI be liable for direct indirect special exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual In the interest of continued product development LVI reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notice or obligation User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC 5 DANI ic MagniLink S PC 2 Introduction to the MagniLink S Thank you for choosing this video magnitier We aim to ensure that you are completely satistied with your choice of supplier and reading aid The MagniLink S is a portable camera system with autofocus which can be connected to a computer or directly to an external monitor The system is controlled via a keyboard and or control box MagniLink S is available in a number of different models The following choices are available e Camera two options available Standard Definition SD or High Definition HD e Connection choose between connection to a computer USB 3 0 or USB 2 0 an external mon
5. into a warm room condensation moisture can form inside the unit or on the camera lens To prevent condensation forming the units should be installed in the room at least 30 minutes prior to usage If the system requires cleaning pull out all cables and use a slightly damp not wet cloth Use only water or a cleaning agent that is intended for monitors and computers Do not rely 100 per cent on the results of an OCR conversion the OCR engine can misinterpret the text This is particularly important to bear in mind when processing sensitive information such as a medical prescription Make no further adjustments even if the product does not function normally after following the functional descriptions Pull out the USB cable and contact service personnel or the product distributor Only use spare parts that are specified by LVI If in doubt contact your supplier Warning di MagpniLink S is supplied packed in a plastic bag To avoid risk of suffocation keep the bag out of the reach of children and infants User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagniLink S PC WOOL 2 4 Unpacking The system is supplied in a box with the following contents Reading camera USB cables Case USB memory stick with software Polishing cloth User Guide Power adaptor HDMI to HDMI cable HDMI to DVI cable Not included with model MLS C01 since its power is always provided by the computer and it cannot be c
6. system requirements e Microsoft Windows 7 e integrated USB 3 0 port e 5 or i processor 4 GB RAM external graphics card with at least 512 MB inbuilt memory LVI has tested MagniLink S on several computers without any problems but there is no guarantee that the system will function on all computers that comply with the specifications LVI recommends testing MagniLink S on the computer where the system is to be used in order to ensure compatibility Better performing computers will facilitate better camera performance 7 3 Installation of software NOTE Installation requires administrator privileges on the computer in question and is performed on the user account currently in use Insert the USB stick containing the software into one of the computer s USB ports Start the installation by clicking on the Setup file which can be found in the MagniLink S PC folder When the installation program starts follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation of the software or see below for a more detailed description 18 User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagniLink S PC Wye Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard tor MagniLink 5 NG The InstallShield Ra Wizard will install MagniLink 5 NG on your computer To continue click Next WORKING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties ai Ce Dom Select Next in the dialogue box Welcome to the InstallShield
7. technician User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC 41 WL Bosca MagniLink S PC 10 Technical information Magnifying area SD camera 1 6 75 x 15 4 16 9 screen Magnitying area HD camera 1 4 75x 15 4 16 9 screen Power output 5 W Power output standby 1 7 W Weight 1 7 kg Refresh rate 60 Hz Dimensions BxDxH 350x270x390 mm Operational temperature O to 30 C Storage and transportation temperature 20 to 60 C Disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment applies for EU countries and all other European countries that have specific collection systems If the product or its packaging has this symbol on it it is not to be handled as regular domestic waste It should instead be deposited at a suitable collection centre for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring that this product is properly taken care of you are helping to prevent the negative impact on health and the environment that might otherwise result from inappropriate disposal of this product Recycling helps in the management of our natural resources For more detailed information regarding the recycling of this product you can contact your municipality your waste management company or the store where you purchased the product 42 User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagniLink S PC WOOL 2 11 Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to the Medical Devices Directive 93 42 EEC with amendments
8. the voice User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC 37 WAN Bic Magilinks PC 7 4 3 6 Settings for short cut commands Tuo WE ae bas PP a Application Video Recording Ocr Speech Shortcuts About Take snapshot F5 Take snapshot fast SKIFT F5 Show video CTRL FG Show video fast CTRL SKIFT F6 show snapshot FE Show snapshot fast SKIFT F6 Positive colours E7 r OK Cancel Apply Here the short cut commands used for the application can be changed To change a short cut command tab to the command that is to be changed and enter the new keyboard combination If a combination already being used for another command is entered the second command will be erased A new keyboard combination will need to be entered in order to change the command 38 User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagniLink S PC Wy VER anan 7 4 3 7 About the application settings Application Video Recording OCR Speech Shortcuts About om LOW SAAR INTERNATIONAL 7 4 8 1 Copyright 2014 MagniLink S Permanent licence Serial 000007 Enter Licence Information regarding the software version and copyright can be found under this tab If there is no Internet connection press the Enter license button to license the software User Manual 79427791 MagniLink S PC 39 ON Bic Magnilinicg PE 8 Working with the reading camera Your reading camera is now ready to use It is importan
9. 2 User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagniLink S PC F5 Shift F5 Ctrl F5 Ctrl Shift F5 F6 Shift F6 Ctrl F6 WOOL Bocce Take a snapshot Press F5 to open the Save pictures dialogue box A file name with the day s date and time and a folder My Pictures are automatically suggested Just press Enter to save the picture If you wish to save the picture somewhere else or with another name or in another format the standard is JPG you can change this manually Take a quick snapshot Press Shift F5 to quickly take a picture and save it without specifying a name or folder This function saves the picture in My Pictures or in the folder most recently used for the F5 function Start stop video recording Press Ctrl F5 to open the Save video clip dialogue box A file name with the day s date and time and a folder My video clips are automatically suggested Press Enter to save with the suggested name If you wish to save the video in a different folder or with another name you can change this in the dialogue box Stop the recording by pressing Ctrl F5 See Recording Settings page 33 for more information Quickly start stop video recording Press Ctrl Shift F5 to quickly start video recording without specifying a name or folder The video is saved under My video clips or in the folder most recently used for the function See Recording Settings page 33 for more informatio
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11. angles 0 90 180 and 270 Mirror image When this function is active the camera image is mirrored Use position sensor 32 User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagniLink S PC WOOL 2 When this function is active the application remembers the user s settings for reading and distance modes See the Position sensor page 17 for more information 7 4 3 3 Recording Settings pplication Video Recording OCR Limit recording length Length in minutes Frame rate J Record audio Microphone Realtek Audio source 7 ZoomText recording optimization Default Cancel Limit the duration of recording Activate this function if you wish to limit the duration of the recording Duration in minutes If you have chosen to limit the duration of the recording you can set the maximum duration in minutes from 1 to 60 Frame rate Frame rate of the recording the number of images that can be recorded per second can be set from 1 to 30 1 to 24 images per second when the program runs together with ZoomText A lower frame rate provides poorer quality on the recorded video but takes up less space on the hard disk Record sound If your computer is equipped with a microphone internal or external sound can be added to your video recording User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC 33 ON Bic Magnilinicg PE Sound source Select which microphone is to be used for video recording with sound Normally o
12. ate 90 clockwise 90 180 270 and 0 Rotate the camera image anticlockwise Every time this key combination is pressed the camera image will rotate 90 anticlockwise 270 180 90 and 0 Reflect camera image Reflects the camera image This is a handy function if for example you want to use the camera as a magnified cosmetic mirror Freeze camera image By pressing this key combination the camera image freezes to release the image press the same key combination again To save a frozen image press F5 Lock autofocus Locks the autofocus mode This can be used when you wish to write by hand In this way autofocus is not atfected by the pen or your hand Press the button a second time to reactivate autofocus Global short cut commands quickly activate MLS This command doesn t work immediately after the program has been installed You need to log out and then log in again for it to work If it still doesn t work it could be because of a conflict with another installed program You can change this command by right clicking on The MLS icon on the desktop selecting Properties and then changing the last letter in the short cut commands field The following functions are only available for cameras that support OCR MLS CM03 or MLS CMO2 accessories MLS 102 F4 OCR process This command takes a picture for OCR processing The program then switches to text view and the OCR processed text is read a
13. g is complete the program switches to text mode and the OCR processed text is read aloud only MLS CMO3 This button switches between camera view and text view only MLS CMO3 Switches to display mode for OCR processed text The available display modes are side view line view word view and a silent mode where the text moves sideways on the screen only MLS CMO3 Information and settings window The Information and settings window consists of anumber of different tabs that contain application information and alternative settings 7 4 3 1 Applications Settings 30 Sting u Ee wu hu le a ut Application Video Recording Ocr Speech Shortcuts About vi Enable CCTV Interface Enable automatic updates Check for updates now 0192 39 Language English Default OK Cancel Apply User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagniLink S PC WOOL 2 Activate CCTV interface By activating this function MagniLink S is able to work with the magnification software from Dolphin and AiSquared MagniLink S is compatible with ZoomText version 10 and with SuperNova version 12 or more recent We recommend deactivation of the CCTV interface when working with older versions of the programs mentioned above Activate automatic updates MagniLink S will automatically search for new versions of MagniLink S software You can also deselect this and update manually instead note Internet co
14. h contrast modes with artificial colours Press the key to switch between the various colour combinations Rotation By holding the button down for three seconds the image can be rotated 180 degrees User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagniLink S PC WOOL Bocce 6 2 2 Position sensor MagniLink S is equipped with a position sensor that is used to switch between reading mode the user points the camera down and flips the lens into place and distance mode the user opens the lens The settings for both modes are automatically saved when you switch from one to the other Settings that are automatically saved for these modes are e Artificial colours e Negative Positive Natural colours e Light e Magnification level e Reference line Bar e Rotation of camera image e Mirroring of camera image User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC 17 WOOL Ben Magnilink8 PC 7 PC software The following pages describe the installation and use of the MagniLink S software for PC The MagpniLink S software has been developed so that it does not affect or interfere with other software It has been tested alongside other software to ensure there are no conflicts However LVI cannot guarantee compatibility with all other software as their methods are outside of LVI s control 7 1 Minimum system requirements e Microsoft Windows 7 e 2 integrated USB 2 0 ports e i3 processor 1 GB RAM 32 bit 2 GB RAM 64 bit 7 2 Recommended
15. he local hard disk and not move them to another folder until the video is finished 34 User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagniLink S PC WOOL 2 7 4 3 4 OCR Settings This settings tab is only visible if the camera supports OCR MLS CMO3 settings Application Video Recording OCR Speech Shortcuts About Typeface Adobe Arabic 3 Column mode Start speech after OCR Smart start L Automatic language detection Default Cancel Apply Typeface Here the user can set the typeface used for viewing text that has been OCR processed The typeface in use has no effect on the OCR processing Column mode When this setting is active the OCR engine processes the text in columns which is appropriate if it is a newspaper text that is to be processed Start speech after OCR If this box is ticked text will automatically be read aloud after an image has been OCR processed Smart start Smart start works as follows If a text has already been read aloud and a new OCR conversion is starting the reading will start from the position where the reading of the old text stopped User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC 35 ON Bic Magnilings Pt Automatic language detection When this function is active the application will try to detect the language of the text and change the voice to the detected language Automatic language detection will only work for those languages for wh
16. ich the application has licensed voices If a text on a different language is to be OCR processed then this function needs to be deactivated Quality of OCR processing To achieve the best possible results from OCR processing bear the following in mind e Ensure the magnification is sufficient Very small text produces poor results in the OCR software A minimum of 12pt is recommended for the lowest magnification on the reading camera e Avoid glossy paper as this results in reflections in the image This impairs the results of the OCR conversion If you intend to use glossy paper we recommend that the light on the unit is switched off e Certain fonts can be difficult for the OCR engine to interpret e It is important that the text contrast is sufficient e Itis important that the OCR engine s language is the same as that of the text e The camera s resolution should be set at 1280x720 see Video Settings page 32 for more information 36 User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagniLink S PC WOOL Bocce 7 4 3 5 Speech Settings This settings tab is only visible if the camera isin OCR MLS CMO3 Appleman Recording Ocr Speech About Vata Jill American Englist Volume I 100 Speed apa Read commands Default OK Cancel Apply Voice If several voices are available the user may select from these Volume Set the sound level for the voice Speed Set the speed of
17. ir or remove the program a Modify Change which program Features are installed This option displays the Custom Selection dialog in which you can change the way Features are installed Repair installation errors in the program This option fixes missing or corrupt Files shortcuts and registry entries Remove Remove MagniLink 5 NG From your computer InstallShield ee ra EET Select Next to start the required action Select Finish in the Maintenance complete dialogue box to complete the desired action Software can also be removed via Control Panel add remove programs or from Uninstall MagniLink S in the MagniLink S folder in the Start menu 7 4 Using the software 7 4 1 Functions via the keyboard MagpniLink S is shown as a MS Windows application and all functions can be managed via the keyboard Various menus allow the short cut commands to be changed Below are the standard settings for the short cut commands F1 Natural colours F2 Positive image with heightened contrast Artificial colours White Black Yellow Black Green Black Red Black Yellow Blue White Blue Press F2 repeatedly to switch between the various colours Shift F2 to cycle backwards F3 Negative image with heightened contrast Artificial colours White Black Black Yellow Black Green Black Red Blue Yellow Blue White Press F3 repeatedly to switch between the various colours Shift F3 to cycle backwards 2
18. itor HDMI or to both a computer and an external monitor USB and HDMI e Software for a system with a HD camera and a USB 3 0 connection software with OCR functionality can be selected 6 User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagniLink S PC WOOL Bocce MLS CO1 S SD U MLS M01 MLS M02 HD MagniLink S meets all the requirements for CE marking of medical devices in accordance with Directive 93 42 EEG Our products comply with MDD 93 42 EEC with additions from Directive 2007 47 EC MLS CM01 MLS CM02 MLS CM03 MLS CM03 MAC N AN User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC ON Bic MagniLings Pt 3 Safety information The reading aid is only intended for indoor use and must be used in accordance with the following safety instructions Use only the power adaptor supplied with MagniLink S If the wrong type of adaptor is used for operation of MagniLink S this can cause damage to the system Units such as HDMI monitors and or computers that are to be connected to the system must comply with the appropriate safety regulations for their country of use Never turn on or use the product if it has been exposed to water rain or other liquids Pull out the USB cable and allow trained service personnel to carry out an inspection of the product before it is used again Place the power cord in such a way that you can neither trip over it or that crush damages can occur If the product is moved from the cold
19. language s for which you have a license If you do not have OCR functionality then do not select any languages Then click Next to continue with the installation kh sa pal rd me wa Ej i ia wag Link iG k LEN LSE j E Ready to Install the Programi The wizard is ready to begin installation Click Install to begin the installation IF you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard InstallShield es a Kag Select Install in the dialogue box Ready to Install the Program 20 User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagniLink S PC Wy InstallShield Wizard Completed The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed MagniLink 5 NG Click Finish to exit the wizard Cancel Select Finish in the dialogue box InstallShield Wizard Complete 7 3 1 Updating removing software Insert the USB memory stick containing the MagniLink S software into one of the computer s USB ports Start by clicking on the Setup file in the MagniLink S PC folder Read the instructions on the screen in order to select the appropriate action Select Modify to change the software Select Repair if there is a problem with the software Select Remove to uninstall the software User Manual 7942779 MagniLink S PC 21 DANI Bcc MagniLink S PC Program Maintenance Modify repa
20. led voice This command also changes the OCR engine s language to the new voice s language The following functions are available when MagniLink S is used together with ZoomText or SuperNova Lunar LunarPlus Shift Left Right arrow Shift Up Down arrow Adjusts the width of the video window when video is displayed in vertical half screen windows Adjusts the height of the video window when video is displayed in horizontal half screen windows User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC 27 WLW Bi MagniLink S PC 7 4 2 Functions via menus and buttons The application can be controlled via menus or buttons E Magrin 5 m ne by moving this With th e To access the menus move the cursor to the top left corner of the application The Menu button will then be displayed Click on this to access the menus e To access the buttons move the cursor to the top right corner of the application The button with a gearwheel will then be displayed Click on this to access the other buttons 7 4 2 1 Functions via menus The menus contain settings for the application Application Video Recording OCR Speech Shortcuts About by moving this With th I e Application Contains general settings for the application 28 User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagniLink S PC Wy e Video Settings that shall apply for video are set here e Recording Here are recording set
21. loud If the text view already contains text this is replaced by the text from the OCR User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC 25 WOOL Boos Ctrl F4 Ctrl S Ctrl C Ctrl V Ctrl Shift V Alt F6 26 MagniLink S PC conversion See OCR Settings page 35 for more information Process with OCR and add text Works like the previous command but the text from the OCR conversion is added to the existing text See OCR Settings page 35 for more information Toggle column selector Activates or deactivates the column selector When the column selector is active only those columns that are intersected by the column selector are OCR processed Copy image or text Copy the camera image or all text in the text view to Windows Clipboard If the text view is active the text is copied otherwise the camera image is copied It is then possible to paste the content of the clipboard into another program such as Word Paste text If the user has copied text from another program this text can be pasted into the text view This command replaces the existing text Paste and add text Works like the previous command but the text is added to the existing text Open text document A dialogue box opens Select the txt file in the dialogue box that is to be opened and press Enter or select Open Switch between camera view and text view If a text has been OCR processed this command switches between camera view and tex
22. n Display mode for snapshots Press F6 to view the saved pictures Mark the picture you wish to view and press Enter or select Open The picture is normally opened in Windows standard picture viewing program where amongst other things the picture can be enlarged Immediately show the most recently taken snapshot Press Shift F6 to immediately show the most recently taken picture If no pictures have been taken previously whilst the program has been running the button will have the same function as F6 Display mode for video Press Ctrl F6 to view saved video files Mark the video you wish to view and press Enter or select Open The User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC 23 7 2 Shift Ctrl F6 F8 F9 F11 Up arrow Down arrow Ctrl O Left arrow Right arrow Ctrl Left arrow Ctrl Up arrow Ctrl Right arrow Ctrl Down arrow Ctrl A 24 MagniLink S PC video is normally opened in Windows standard media player software See Recording Settings page 33 for more information Immediate playback of the most recently recorded video Press Shift Ctrl F6 to immediately play back the most recently recorded video If no video has been recorded previously whilst the program has been running the button will have the same function as Ctrl F6 Preset split screen mode Press F8 repeatedly to switch between the preset split screen modes If multiple screens are being used the
23. nly one sound source may be selected ZoomText recording optimization This function can be used to reduce the CPU load when the program runs together with ZoomT ext This is done by not enlarging the camera image shown on the screen Carefully read the following information before using the video recording function The MagpniLink S software can record video sequences from the MagniLink S camera in Windows Media Video wmv format It is possible to record video with or without audio The video recording is started with the keyboard Ctrl F5 and a red indicator is displayed at the bottom right of the video window while video is being recorded The camera image is viewable in the application window while recording video but since the video recording is quite CPU demanding the frame rate of the camera is lowered to 30 Hz while the recording is in progress This will affect the camera image quality compared to the image quality of 60 Hz frame rate Since the video recording is relatively CPU demanding the quality of the recorded video can vary on some computers In that case the recording frame rate can be lowered to reduce the CPU load There must be 50 MB of free disk space in which to save the file when a video recording starts If while recording the disk space falls below 50 MB the video recording stops automatically 1 minute of video at 10 Hz takes about 20 MB of disk space We recommended that you always save the files on t
24. nnection is required for both automatic and manual updating Search for updates now Press OK to search for updates requires Internet connection Language The system is set to use the computer s standard language If the language is not available for MagniLink S software English is automatically chosen as the standard Languages can be changed manually under Application Settings Available languages e English e German e Danish e Spanish e Finnish e French e Dutch e Norwegian e Swedish User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC 31 WLW Bic Magnilings Pt 7 4 3 2 Video Settings Settings a 85 Application Video Recording Ocr Speech Shortcuts About Resolution 1280 x 720 4 Framerate 60 Rotation o Mirror Postion sensor Default OK Cancel Apply Resolution Select from the camera s various resolution options The best picture quality is achieved by selecting the highest resolution Lower resolutions may be required if the application is used on a computer with a lower level of performance Frame rate This setting lets the user limit the frame rate For the best video quality the frame rate should be 60 Hz but it may be appropriate to set the frame rate at 30 Hz for computers with a lower level of performance Rotate image Allows you to set the rotation angle of the camera image MagniLink S supports rotation of the camera image to the following
25. onnected to a monitor Check first that the box has no damage to its exterior In the event of damage contact the delivery company and file a notification of damage Open the box and take out the MagniLink S remove the white packaging For further information on installation please see the chapter on Installation of hardware page 14 User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC 7 ON Bic MagniLings Pt 4 1 Packaging The packaging consists of the following packaging material LVI recommends that the packaging be kept in case you have to return the system or you need to move it e Packing material EPP e Box corrugated cardboard e Polyethylene LDPE4 For sorting and collection of packaging material please call the packaging collection customer service department for information on the rules that apply in your municipality 10 User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagniLink S PC WOOL Bisse 5 Accessories The following accessories can be ordered with MagniLink S External control box MLS A100 Larger external control box MLV A110A User Manual 7942779 MagniLink S PC 11 AGE ae MagniLink S PC MagniLink Reading Table MLRT portable reading table MagniLink Docking Station MLS A101 stationary reading table 12 User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagniLink S PC WOOL Bcc Fi SE Low NI VA VISION INTERNATIONAL LVI Monitor 19 MLV A103 and 23 MLV A104
26. se the light intensity and the lower half to decrease it For systems that have LED lighting the intensity is adjusted by holding down the button 7 4 Autofocus on off Press the button once to lock the focus This can be used when you wish to write by hand Autofocus is not affected by the pen or your hand Press the button a second time to reactivate autofocus 5 Zoom control Used to set the zoom To reduce the zoom press the lower key minus and to increase the zoom pressure the upper key plus 6 Reference line Bar Adjust the position of the reference line Press the right hand User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC 15 ON Bic Magnilinks Pt button to move the horizontal line down Hold the button in to change the reference line to vertical and move it to the left The reference line then becomes a horizontal bar which diminishes the viewing area To make the bar vertical press the button again The left button gives the opposite result Picture mode Press the button to switch the picture mode between natural colours and grey scale Lighting adjustment Hold the button down to temporarily enable adjustment of the lighting via the lighting configuration 3 When the lighting configuration 3 is used to adjust the lighting there is no switching between colour and grey scale only possible if the system has LED lighting Mirroring A mirror image can be obtained by holding the button down for three seconds Hig
27. sissesrrssrrrsrrrsrrrsrrrrsrrrrrerernrrsrrr sne rer ner rr nr rr nr rn enn nn 43 Functions via DUTtONS Jc aaahh NAAN 29 FURCUONS AITAS AA 28 FUNCTIONS via MENUS and buttons sm smnmmemrrrsssrrrsssrrrrssrrrrsrerrrrrrrrrrrrn rerna 28 FUNCTIONS via the KeybOarC ssmsesrrrsserrrrsrerrrsrrrrsrrrrrrsrrrrsrrrrrrrr rr rna nerna nn 22 KK AA 14 Information and settings window 22 rna nan 30 Installation DINAANAN AA NANANG 14 Installation of software aa 18 Introduction to the MagpniLink S nnnnenn 6 Minimum system requirements 1 nn 18 DER SELL a en ee ADAN a 35 PACKS OO AA AA 10 PC software ea ende 18 FOTON SS 1S AA 17 Recommended system requirements m a 18 Recording UA AA 33 Safety information een en 8 Settings for short cut commandsS nnnnnnnnnennne 38 Speech Settings seeeearsec esas EEE EIER UEEEEEENEENIEEEEEIEE BERNIE nerna 37 Technical informa ON seem reverence nee ee eier mare 42 Troubleshooting AA 41 Boe WG ern ee een 7 Updating removing software annneneenenennnnenennnneenneneennnenenneenen 21 Using kaa ON CA 15 Using the software 2 a 22 Video Seling AA 32 Working with the reading camera 22 a 40 User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC 45
28. split screen modes will switch consecutively between all of the screens The window can also be controlled via mouse or with Windows standard commands Information and settings window Under this window different settings for the application can be applied See Information and settings window page 30 for more information Return to default settings Press F11 to return to the default settings normal window natural colours and normal brightness Zoom in Zoom out Overview Switches to an overview mode The camera zooms out and a sight is shown in the middle of the video window To exit overview mode press the key combination again Reduce light intensity contrast Increase light intensity Reference line left up Reference line left up Reference line right down Reference line right down Deactivate activate always on top Short cut command activates the Always on top function for the application window If Always on top is activated the camera image will be placed over other open applications This means that another program can User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagniLink S PC Ctrl M Ctrl HR Shift Ctrl R Ctrl Ctrl J Ctrl Alt S WOOL Bocce be in focus and that you can for example use Word whilst looking at the camera image Minimise the application window to the taskbar Rotate the camera image clockwise Every time this key combination is pressed the camera image will rot
29. t that the workplace around your MagniLink is comfortable and that you sit correctly This is so that you can use the camera for as long as possible without putting undue strain and stress on your neck and back You should bear the following in mind 40 e Your chair should be positioned close to the table on which the equipment is located and you should not sit in the chair for too long We recommend a good office chair with adjustable height The seat of the chair should be at a height that does not cause your legs to become numb legs should be at an angle of 90 degrees and you should rest your feet on the floor The reading table should be at a height at which you can rest your lower arm horizontally on it It is important that the table is neither too high nor too low for you The ideal solution is if the screen is slightly below eye level and in as straight a line in front of you as possible Shut out daylight Lights in the ceiling table lamps and light from windows can cause reflections on the monitor For this reason avoid placing lights where they shine directly at the screen or at yourself User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagniLink S PC WOOL 2 9 Troubleshooting If the indicator light is flashing A red light or a flashing red light indicates a system error Restart the system by disconnecting and reconnecting all cables and rebooting the system If a red light is still displayed contact your service
30. t view Display mode Switches to display mode for OCR processed text The available display modes are Side view line view word view and a silent mode where the text moves sideways on the screen Start Pause reading If no reading is currently in progress reading starts otherwise reading is paused Stop reading This command stops the reading The next reading will begin from the start of the text User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC MagniLink S PC WOOL Bocce Read previous With this command the user can go backwards through the text If the reading mode is set to character one character is read for each keystroke If the reading mode is word you move backwards through the text word by word If the reading mode is sentence you move backwards through the text one line at a time Read next With this command the user can move forward in the text If the reading mode is set as character one character is read for each keystroke If the reading mode is word you move forward through the text word by word If the reading mode is line you move forward through the text one line at a time Switch reading mode This command selects the reading mode that is to be employed when the Read previous next command is entered There are three modes character word and line Slower Reduces the reading speed Faster Increases the reading speed Reduce volume Increase volume Next voice Switches to the next instal
31. tings e OCR only MLS CM03 Contains settings for the OCR engine e Speech only MLS CM03 Here you can access settings for reading e Short cut commands Click here to change the short cut commands e About Click here if you require information regarding the software version in use and your license 7 4 2 2 Functions via buttons The buttons let the user control the program Below is a description of what they do 4 5 9 ka prn pros 1 Ara Fa N i Pre w F Na LR en e paaa YU 4 i Pagg ry 4 gi AN nfs 2 Fe Lil ai Switches between the pre set split screen modes 1 Shows the camera image in natural colours or in black and white 2 Shifts between the MagniLink S camera s artificial colours 3 Switches between autofocus and locked focus modes 4 Zooms out 5 Zooms in 6 TA Starts the reading of OCR processed text Press once the text will be read aloud Press again reading is paused only MLS CMO3 User Manual 7942779f MagniLink S PC 29 ON Bic Magnilinks Pt 10 11 12 13 7 4 3 Stops the reading of OCR processed text The next reading will begin from the start of the text only MLS CMO3 Increases the light intensity in natural colours or raises the contrast level in artificial colours Reduces the light level in natural colours or lowers the contrast level in artificial colours Begins OCR processing of the image shown When the OCR processin
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