VisioBook User Manual - Technology and Software products
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1. 4 BEFORE 5 WHAT S IN THE BOX 5 HOW TO POSITION VISIOBOOK ON YOUR 5 CAMERA POSITIONS isc scasisccdsastesstusccscensccetenscedeiendcdutisedescdccausddsdeessedecscdedebessduauaueeuscdeenscedeteunsdacisbdessdasauscveseaveeess 7 POWER SUPPLY cscicssssscccecsesctudeussvcd dovedscccdsteasscncedacsseecudedsssuecuscetcessosessaadaunenesidavevensceuscassentedbessussuddedsssscctscetessnone 8 VISIOBOOK CONTROL PANEL ticccsarssicccestacsuccussetcdscdesecsstecuecsatdecesassecesseesascessasedsadesdcnesseubeues cdseaweessecessesesdccesessiee 9 CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS QUICK REFERENCE 0 vscsssccscccsesecsccsctexcecsedesencessessssscteceecsscessessstccnssessesectsnsececcauess 9 GETTING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR NEW VISIOBOOK cccccscccccrsscscccsccccccscccccssccccccscccccsccccccsccccsessccssecees 10 SWITCH OFF LIGHT 13 ALTERNATIVE COLOURS2. VisioBook Users manual VisioBook Version 1 3 February 2012 English me Products and services for the blind and visually impaired Copyright 2012 BAUM Retec AG In der Au 22 Wiesenbach Germany rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means or stored in a database or retrieval system without prior written permission from BAUM Retec AG All efforts have been made to ensure that information contained in this document is correct at the time of issue Neither BAUM Retec AG nor its representatives assume any responsibility for errors or omissions Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein About VisioBook Handy design simple to use yet powerful that is what VISIO stands for VisioBook is the smallest and most flexible member oft he VISIO family Carry your foldable battery powered VisioBook with you wherever you are VisioBook features a high definition camera and a 12 5 display in 16 by 9 format with high contrast and power saving LED backlight Thanks to the HD camera VisioBook provides a bright and crisp image even in the smallest magnification This is especially helpful for users having RP Though being one of the smallest lightweight and best designed devices VisioBook provides all the functionality you expect from an excellent CCTV reader VisioBook fe
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4. off light Zoom Turn knob left to decrease magnification turn knob right to increase magnification Picture Use this option to view pictures or documents in true colours Also good for viewing bad print and for writing If PC is connected toggle between PC image and camera image Text Reverse Use text mode for reading Contrast is enhanced so reading is easier Press again to toggle foreground and background colours False Colours a In text mode Press to change between 7 false colours Use Text button to reverse foreground and background In picture mode toggle white balance between warm reddish white neutral white and cold bluish white Getting familiar with your new VisioBook You have already learned how to position VisioBook on your desk and you have connected VisioBook to the power supply You can slightly move and tilt the display so that you can comfortably view the screen Now switch on VisioBook and use it for the first time The control panel is mounted right below the screen The power button is the leftmost one A short press for about a second on the power button will switch VisioBook on As soon as the lights turn on you may release the power button The display shows a start up screen after a few seconds VisioBook shows a magnified image You can switch VisioBook off by pressing the power button for more than one second Thus touching this button accidentally will have no effect Practice
5. switching on and off for a few times then leave it switched on to proceed Place a document the base plate Please use something coloured like a brochure or magazine with text and images You can align a document horizontally by moving it against the silver rim in the back of the base plate Let us try the buttons on the control panel now We have already learned the power on button is the leftmost button In the middle of the control panel there is a round knob This is the Zoom knob which controls magnification Turning this knob clockwise will increase magnification while turning it counter clockwise will decrease magnification Turn the zoom knob counter clockwise to the end position to obtain minimum magnification The minimum zoom level is not intended for reading however it gives you a better overview on the document structure Thus you can easily find the position you want to view at higher magnifications Now press the picture button The picture button is located to the right of the zoom knob Pressing this button will set VisioBook to real colour or picture mode This mode is ideal for viewing images and it also serves for reading bad print and for writing or filling in forms It provides all natural colours in all shades So move the paper until you see one of the images of your document If the image is too small increase the magnification by turning the zoom knob clockwise If you got lost and do not know wh
6. a second set of softer colours with less contrast This is especially helpful if you are sensitive to blinding effects from high intensity light The alternative colours are black white black ivory black soft yellow black soft peach black soft pink blue ivory blue white To switch between the two sets press Picture button and Text button simultaneously while pressing the power button on power on VisioBook will remember this setting so you only have to do this once External connections of VisioBook VisioBook provides three sockets to connect external devices One USB output a video input and a video output All three sockets are in the rear of the display USB Output This mini USB B socket is for connecting a PC VisioBook will be recognized as a standard camera device by Windows XP VISTA and Windows 7 No special drivers are required Use a standard program like Amcap for Windows to view images transferred from VisioBook You may also save still images and videos A special video software is not part of VisioBook Video output This HDMI socket provides a DVI D signal with a resolution of 1366x768 Pixels It is for connecting an appropriate display with HDMI input or by using an adaptor DVI D input The monitor must support the above resolution The image will be shown on the external display as well as on VisioBook s display Video This HDMI socket is for connecting PC or another video source wit
7. ady played with this button press the Auto Focus button once or twice and check for AF ON being displayed to make sure automatic focus is on VisioBook will magnify the document lying on base plate and display a sharp image Put your hand on the document now VisioBook will magnify your hand and you see the skin of your hand is focussed now while the characters on your document are blurred The same may happen when you want to fill in a form Instead of showing sharp letters VisioBook may focus on the back of your hand holding a pencil If you remove your hand the characters are sharp again So let us try the same with fixed focus now Place a form on the base plate If VisioBook does not show sharp characters press the auto focus button AF ON will be displayed Now that the characters are sharp press the Auto Focus button again to switch it off AF OFF will be displayed If you fill in the form with a pencil now VisioBook will always stay in focus on the characters and not on your hand Once finished do not forget to turn auto focus on again by pressing the Auto Focus button 13 Alternative set of false colours VisioBook comes with two sets of 7 false colours each The standard set has very bright intense colours with high contrast This is appropriate for most users The standard colours are black white black yellow black cyan black green black magenta blue white and blue yellow For special needs there is
8. atures full colour auto focus and a variety of false colours Reverse foreground and background colour is provided as well as optional fix focus for hand writing and filling in forms Thanks to its image optimizer feature VisioBook will always provide an optimum image quality VisioBooks camera can be pivoted in 4 four positions So besides viewing down on a sheet of paper you may also use the distance view or mirror positions of the camera VisioBook can even display documents of very poor quality magnified and in higher contrast like faint print or crumpled or dirty paper However despite all technical efforts made there may exist a few documents which cannot be displayed properly In those rare cases the full colour setting may be the best setting About this manual This manual addresses to end users VisioBook is shipped to you as a completely assembled and tested device Unpack and unfold it in seconds and it is ready to use In this manual you will find all information required to use your VisioBook Contents ABOUT VISIOBOOK sesisscecissccsssdasencsciscddaccsscssacbswestasdebdenescassiadedslesiscaniucecaneee da ctoucasiwascesesdsvactessesssbsedeacasededessievesseds 3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ccicivssecectenecsctscsseovosetedsvesseedscscaadsid isesanecuastedbenssuccdebdicccsceessdbucbetacbesoestsuscoasesdinecsasesteaeuonens 3 CONTENTS sevesssccsestsccstsccaniseccosencetccsussacesscusnacaaceveccsenaunevaswedeseasssnsasssuesnedoeuawscascuesecus
9. aught in the operating mechanism If you have difficulties in operating the unit safely please seek advice or contact your local dealer Connect the power supply to a grounding type power outlet only Do not use the device if you find any damages at device or wires If the device appears to be operating abnormally or to be damaged in any way please contact your BAUM dealer as soon as possible 15 If you smell smoke an odour coming out of the device turn off the power immediately Do not try to repair the device yourself Opening or removal of housing may cause damage or injury Do not allow sand or dust to come into contact with the device as this may lead to serious damage and could make repair impossible Use the device with clean hands only Do not use in locations where strong radio waves are emitted or where there is radiation Keep a distance of at least 30cm to mobile phones Only use original accessories Use of second source accessories may damage the device or cause malfunction or safety issues Do not use a power supply not made for this device Only use the original power supply Do not use the power supply with other devices Avoid liquids and food near the device Do not use or store the device in any of the following places as this may cause damage e Inside cars parked with the windows closed in the hot sun e Indirect sunlight or close to heaters radiators etc Locations subject to severe vibra
10. caciucusevscsdessucsideunevessesccusveuncesocsesevabudebedasussescccweunesseesseucesdeuce 20 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS wssisiscicscoccsedeisescecaccicacecedaicescusecaccebdesdstcvontedsaccusssescdeusiecsdsusdecasdebdedesteusasdddeccteesaive 20 Before you start Please read the safety instructions at the end of this manual and check the contents of the packaging What s in the box 1 VisioBook CCTV Reader device 1 Protection bag 1 Power supply with cable to mains 1 users guide e 1 cleaning cloth for camera window and display How to position VisioBook on your desk Put folded VisioBook on the table with front end about 20cm from edge of table Hold down base plate with one hand while other hand grabs one horn of the arms Lift arm until you feel it snapping in its position Warning Do not lift at camera housing So you do not touch the camera window Now put your hands on both sides of display Pull display towards your body while swinging it slightly upwards Adjust display in a convenient position Pivot camera in downward position directing slightly to you It will snap in this position If you want to fold down VisioBook again proceed in reverse order VisioBook will power off automatically when folded Camera positions VisioBook may be operated in four positions The close up lens will slide in automatically if required e Snap in positi
11. ck cyan black green black magenta blue white and blue yellow Select the colours you prefer with the false colour button and press the text button for reversing foreground and background until you find the option you prefer In picture mode the false colour button has a different function There you may change the white balance Press this button to toggle between a warm reddish white especially for viewing photos a neutral white or a cold bluish white that is good for reading coloured texts NB VisioBook remembers the colour settings you made So if you switch between text mode and picture mode and come back to text mode you find the previous colours there VisioBook will even remember your last settings when you switch it off Now that you found your preferred colour settings in text mode let us try to read some more problematic text with low contrast or faint print In most cases VisioBook s automatic image control will present a good quality magnified image of your document This is easy with black characters on bright white paper However sometimes documents are of low quality like coloured text on coloured background or bad copies with faint print on grey paper In those cases we make use of the Image Optimiser button This is the third button from the left directly left to the zoom knob The image optimiser button selects one of five levels of optimisation So if you do not get a good quality representation on VisioBook s d
12. er supply in smaller pocket e Close box Technical Specifications Foldable HD CCTV with 1280x720p 60Hz resolution 4 Camera positions direct down view to base pivoted down view to front base with auto distortion correction Far view and Mirror view 12 5 ca 32 16 9 wide screen with LED Backlight Full colour mode Two sets of 7 false colours each with enhanced contrast and reverse image giving 14 combinations each Standard set black white black yellow black cyan black green black magenta blue white and blue yellow Alternative set black white black ivory black soft yellow black soft peach black soft pink blue ivory blue white 12 5 32 cm display with LED Backlight 16 9 wide screen Autofocus 20 Fix focus for hand writing Automatic exposure Zoom range approx 1 8 to 30 Camera distance to base 270mm Ports USB out Mini USB B Standard camera device Input for external video source like PC s DVI D Signal on HDMI plug Resolution 1366x768 Video out DVI D on HDMI plug Resolution 1366x768 Light weight approx 3 6 kg Dimensions in operation 400 mm x 310 mm x 480 mm folded 340 mm x 310 mm x 54 mm Power supply 100 240VAC 50 60Hz AC Adaptor 19V 60W Recharcheable Battery 64 8Wh Power consumption in operation lt 15W in Standby lt 1W Battery lifetime 5h 21 Products and services for the blind and visually impaired Declaration of Conformity We BAUM Systeme G
13. ere you are on the document decrease magnification move the paper and increase magnification again VisioBook will remember the last setting even after power off You already know a lot about VisioBook now however let us read some text now Move the paper to a position where you see some text on the display Now press the text button The text button is located to the right of the picture button it is the second button to the right of the zoom knob The image will be displayed in high contrast now and in two false colours only If you press 11 the text button again foreground colour and background colour will be reversed Press this button a few times to see the difference also switch between text mode and picture mode to see the difference In text mode letters are much clearer and brighter with higher contrast whereas in picture mode you see all colours and shades of grey You do not like the colours shown in text mode No problem Let us change them You have a selection of seven false colour combinations and with reversing foreground and background you will have 14 different colour options Try out by pressing the false colour button This is the rightmost button on the control panel Each time you press it the colours will change After you went through all 7 options it will start over again If you want to reverse foreground and background press the text button The available false colours are black white black yellow bla
14. ers are fluttering Increase the zoom by turning the zoom knob clockwise Try different settings of the Image optimiser button Please contact our service department if you encounter any problems or have questions BAUM Retec AG Service In der Au 22 D 69257 Wiesenbach Tel 06223 4909 0 E Mail service baum de Compliances See end of Manual for compliance declarations Medical electrical equipment need special precautions regarding Electro Magnetic Compatibility EMC It must be installed and serviced according to the EMC guidelines Warning Use of accessories transducers and cables other than those specified and sold with the device by the manufacturer as replacement parts may result in increase of emissions or decrease of immunity of the device Warranty BAUM Retec AG warrants the device effective from the date of delivery to be free of any defects in material and workmanship Warranty is not transferable and does not apply to groups multi users or agencies This device has been designed for the individual purchaser to be used in home or office environments BAUM Retec AG reserves the right to repair or replace with a similar or better product In no event shall BAUM Retec AG or its distributors be liable for indirect or consequential damages The original users remedies are limited to replacement of devices modules parts This warranty is valid only when service is done in the country of original purchase and with in
15. h DVI D signal in 1366x768 Pixel resolution The image will be shown on VisioBook s display Copy protected video signals are not supported Use the Picture button to switch between camera image and external video source Now you have already learnt about all options on VisioBook We hope you will enjoy your new magnifier For your safety Important note Failure to observe the following warnings may invalidate the guarantee and could cause damage of the device or serious injury Please check contents of package before you use the device If parts are damaged or missing please do not hesitate to inform your dealer Please keep the shipping box so you can safely pack the device in case you have to ship it for service etc Improper packaging could cause loss of warranty In case you need a new shipping box your dealer can send you one Please carefully read the user manual and safety instructions before you use the device for the first time This device may only be used in a home or office environment Do not place on an instable surface It may fall causing serious damage to the device or injury to the user Please follow the instruction on how to place the device especially in respect to avoidance of tilting and falling down by keeping proper space to edges of table VisioBook contains moving parts Please take care when adjusting the display or moving the arms to fold the device Injury may occur if fingers or clothing are c
16. isplay simply press this button several times until you get the best result This button works in picture mode as well as in text mode 12 NB will often find the previous setting was the best one so the trick to get one step back is by pressing the button four more times Switch off light When reading glossy paper or self lighted displays like such of mobile phones then VisioBook s light may cause reflections or blinding effects on the camera image In such cases you should switch off the light by a long press on the image optimizer button One more long press will switch the light back on again Now there is only one button left to explain The auto focus button This sounds complicated but is very easy to use When you switch on VisioBook it is always in auto focus mode That means no matter how thick a book or how curved a page VisioBook will always focus on the part displayed and thus always present a sharp image on the display So this is the setting you usually will prefer However sometimes you want to fill in forms or crossword puzzles or you want to paint your nails or view three dimensional objects This is where fixed focus comes into play First let us find that button The auto focus button is the second button from the left Press it to toggle auto focus on and off On the screen AF ON or AF OFF will be displayed for a few seconds respectively Let us test how this works If you have alre
17. mbH In der Au 22 69257 Wiesenbach Germany declare in our sole responsibility that the products VISIO comply with the essential requirements of 93 42 EEC 2007 47 EC Medical Devices Directive 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive 2004 108 EC EMC Directive and conforms to the following normative documents General EN 12182 1999 technical aids for disabled persons Safety 60950 1 2001 information technology equipment safety EMC EN 60601 1 2 2007 electromagnetically compatibility of medical electrical equipment 55022 2003 information technology equipment radio disturbance characteristics EN 55024 2003 information technology equipment immunity characteristics Risk EN ISO 14971 2007 risk management of medical d J f f Wiesenbach 10 12 2010 Document CE VISIO HD 2010 10 doc 22 Address BAUM Retec AG In der Au 22 D 69257 Wiesenbach Germany Phone 49 0 62 23 4909 0 Fax 49 0 62 23 4909 399 E Mail info baum de Web www baum de 2012 Copyright by BAUM Retec AG Technical details subject to change without prior notice Products and services for the blind and visually impaired 23
18. on directing directly straight downwards on ground plate For viewing small objects e Snap in position directing downwards slightly tilted to the front This is for normal reading Image distortion will automatically be adjusted By moving the paper you can read a full A4 page 7 Far view position to the front camera facing away from user for reading from a black board etc e Mirror position Pull disolay down below camera and pivot camera window to front so your face will be shown on display Now VisioBook is ready to use provided the battery is fully charged Power supply If you want to use VisioBook for a longer time or if you want to charge the battery put the power supply plug into the power socket to the left of VisioBooks back The power control light will turn orange while charging the battery and turn green when fully charged oa Of course VisioBook can be operated during charging Charging will automatically end when the battery is full so you can leave it connected as long as you like VisioBook control panel VisioBook Power Short press will power up device lights on Long press will switch off Auto Focus Toggles Auto Focus on and off Auto focus on has always a sharp image Auto Focus off is for taking handwritten notes Image optimizer selects one of five image quality optimizer settings for viewing critical documents with low contrast or bad print Long press turns on
19. tact warranty seals For additional warranty claims or service during or after warranty period please refer to your distributor BAUM Retec AG does not take responsibility for use of this device other than described in this manual VisioBook has a limited 2 years warranty Warranty on batteries is limited to 6 months Defects caused by improper use are not covered by warranty Defects and repair If VisioBook is defective what to do e Did you check all settings and connections according to the manual e Did you remove the protective plastic film from the camera lens Are you sure the mains outlet is live Do not use a broken device Unplug broken device from mains Please do not hesitate to contact your local BAUM dealer or BAUM Retec AG You can reach BAUM Retec AG at telephone number 49 6223 4909 0 in Germany We will help you check your VisioBook and in case it is broken we 19 can mail a service box for shipping VisioBook to our repair department Show this manual to the person who will help you packaging VisioBook in the service box Service box For shipping VisioBook in the service box proceed as follows e Switch off VisioBook e Unplug from mains e Put Display in upright position swing it down and back against arms Then fold arms down to base e Remove corrugated card board cover from box e Cover left and right side of device with card board parts e Insert corrugated card board cover on top and put pow
20. tenance Avoid damp and water Use only a clean dry cloth to clean the housing Do not use any cleaning fluids or solvents With extreme cold and frost the device becomes inoperable and must be brought slowly back to room temperature Under no circumstances must the device be warmed up or thawed out in a conventional oven microwave oven or any other heating device Avoid any mechanical damage to the housing or accessories Use only the power supply provided Common problems and solutions So now it happened VisioBook does not work as expected and you are clueless if it is broken Very often a small reason can cause a big problem which can be resolved easily So please read the following checklist and try to find out what is wrong If this does not help please switch VisioBook off unplug the power cable from mains and contact our service department Display and light remain dark Please try to switch VisioBook on again If this does not help make sure power supply is connected to both VisioBook and wall outlet and that wall outlet is live You may want to connect another device to the wall outlet to check Are all plugs seated properly in their sockets Image is blurred Check if camera window is dirty Turn zoom knob in middle position Press Auto focus button It must show ON else wise press again Document cannot be read Turn zoom knob clockwise Try different settings of image optimiser button Lett
21. tion such as on top of a washing machine Locations subject to strong magnetism such as near loudspeakers Humid places bath room in water or near water In rain or snow Do not use or store below 0 C or above 40 C Humidity shall be within 20 to 80 Avoid fast temperature changes If you bring the device from cold places into a warm room humidity may condensate Wait until the device is dry and well tempered to room temperature before use Unplug from mains before cleaning Wipe dust and dirt from the device with a soft cloth dampened with a diluted neutral detergent then wipe dry with a cloth Do not bring in contact with water Do not insert objects into openings Do not use device during thunderstorms Unplug from mains during thunderstorms We recommend use of an overvoltage protection adapter which can be bought from your local electro store Please note this does not provide a 100 protection from overvoltage Do not insert or remove the plug with wet hands Do not heat in a microwave oven on a cooker or similar Never disassemble attempt to repair or modify device yourself If liquids or metal fragments should enter device switch it off and remove the power lead immediately Do not pull the plug out by the lead when removing the power plug Avoid shock Do not throw or let fall Repairs may only be carried out by BAUM service personnel or by service technicians authorised by BAUM Retec AG Care and main
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