User Manual - Enhanced Vision
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1. 2 The Brightness should already be highlighted Press the Find button to select the brightness adjustment option 3 Turn the Zoom Wheel clockwise to brighten the display or counterclockwise to dim the display 4 Once the desired brightness is set press the Mode button to exit or walt 10 seconds for the Menu to exit Adjusting the White Balance The color white is often affected by the lighting used in a room The Merlin elite White Balance selection allows you to achieve optimum clarity 1 Press the Mode and Find buttons located on the Front Panel or Control Console of the Merlin elite to enter the Menu 2 Turn the Zoom Wheel clockwise until System Configuration is highlighted 3 Press the Find button to select the System Configuration sub menu 4 Choose between Auto Normal Warm or Cold by highlighting the desired White Balance Color Auto Automatically adjusts to the lighting in the room Color Normal Casts a balanced tone Color Warm Casts a red tone Color Cold Casts a blue tone 5 Press the Find button to select the desired setting 6 Press the Mode button to exit the menu Adjusting Brightness White Balance 23 24 USING LINE MARKERS WINDOWING 8 COLUMN MARKERS Line Markers and Windowing Line Markers can be used as a reading guide by providing horizontal lines across the screen Wi2. amp Deleting Images 30 31 Screen Saver ooo 32 Language Settings Product Info 33 34 Troubleshooting amp Firmware Update 35 36 Merlin elite Specifications oooooooommommo 37 Warranty Statement 0 ccc cee eee 38 Table of Contents SAFETY AND CARE For your safety and to obtain the most benefit from the Merlin elite please read these safety precautions very carefully The Merlin elite is designed to enlarge and enhance images and read print aloud in order to improve the quality of life for people who are visually impaired The extent to which this product can improve the ability to see images depends on a person s individual condition and level of visual impairment The Merlin elite is not designed to restore vision correct eye conditions or halt degenerative vision loss An eye care professional can determine the usefulness and suitability of the Merlin elite for a patient s individual condition Precautions for Use e Follow all warnings cautions and instructions marked on the product e Use the Merlin elite on a stable level surface such as a solid desk or table according to its intended design specifications e Avoid placing the Merlin elite on an unstable table cart or stand It may fall causing serious damage to the unit or bodily injury to the user e Use the Merlin elite indoors only it should NOT be exposed to
3. Merlin elite against defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three years from the date of original purchase Enhanced Vision at its option will at no charge either repair the product or replace it during the warranty period There are no other expressed or implied warranties accompanying this product This warranty does not cover a Defects or damage from misuse use in other than normal and customary manner accident or neglect b Defects or damage from improper operation maintenance installation adjustment alterations or modification c Defects or damage from spills of food or liquid d All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use e Damage due to operation of the Merlin elite with equipment not supplied by Enhanced Vision e You must provide proof of purchase bearing the date of purchase in order to receive warranty service e Anyone using this product does so knowingly assuming certain risks due to the need to utilize vision enhancement devices e A 2 year extended warranty option is available within 12 months from the date of purchase Please contact Enhanced Vision for detailed information Service Process In the event that technical support or repair service is needed please contact your local Enhanced Vision representative or the Enhanced Vision warranty service center If warranty service is required please contact Enhanced Vision at 8
4. and convert to Text Box When activated in Text mode it shall revert to preview mode for recapturing new page Any time after capture the save key can be used to store the captured document in text format Toggle operation used to pause and play when viewing OCR Used to skip to next previous line when in Text mode Pressing and holding for 2 seconds will jump to the first last sentence of the document to speech mode Pressing both at the same time will reset the reading speed back to default Used to increase decrease reading speed when in Text 2 Enters the Image Recall menu Press for 2 seconds Saves the current image to the Merlin elite s internal Storage Up to 20 images Press for 2 seconds Button Combinations Throughout the User Manual there will be button combinations ie Press the Find and Mode buttons This indicates that the buttons should be pressed simultaneously Button Definitions 15 16 Turning Lights On Off toggle To turn the Merlin elite lights On Off Press and hold the Marker E button for more than 5 seconds Note The Merlin elite lights will automatically turn on when it is first powered on Control Console LED Backlight To turn the LED Backlight On Off on the Merlin elite Control Console Press and Hold the Find Button when plugging in the Control Console into the Merlin elite NOTE If your Merlin elite is plugged into a power strip surge pro
5. can be used with the Merlin elite Front Panel Controls See Figure 1 or Control Console See Figure 2 1 To adjust the magnification turn the Zoom Wheel located on the Front Panel or Control Console until you reach your desired magnification Turning the wheel clockwise will increase magnification and turning the wheel counter clockwise will decrease magnification 2 The Zoom Level will appear in the upper right corner of your monitor when you are increasing or decreasing magnification Max Zoom will appear at the maximum magnification and Min Zoom will appear at the minimum magnification NOTE The extent of the magnification is dependent upon the distance of the Camera to the object Figure 1 Figure 2 Changing Magnification 19 20 CHANGING VIEWING MODES The Merlin elite was designed to provide optimum viewing for people with certain visual conditions by offering a range of choices in both text and background colors Use the Mode key located on the Front Panel and Control Console to tog gle between full color viewing Black and White Enhanced Positive Enhanced Negative and up to 5 of your favorite color select modes Each push will allow you to cycle through all seven viewing modes The 5 favorite color select modes can be modified to any of the 28 color select options by following the instructions provided on page 20 VIEWING MODES Full Color Image default This mode gives a true color repr
6. the Power button for 5 seconds before cleaning the Merlin elite Clean the Merlin elite with a soft dry cloth or an electrostatic dusting wipe DO NOT use liquid cleaners on its plastic surfaces The protective glass covering the camera can be cleaned as needed with the lens cloth provided within the packaging of the Merlin elite Safety and Care Susceptibility to Interference There may be temporary degradation of the image when the Merlin elite is subjected to a strong radio frequency field electro static discharge or transient electrical noise An electro static discharge caused by static electricity may cause the screen to go blank If this happens disconnect the AC power from the electrical outlet wait 30 seconds and connect the AC power again Compliance Warnings e Electromagnetic compatibility The use of accessories and cables other than those specified by Enhanced Vision may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the Merlin elite e Placement of equipment The Merlin elite should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment Product enhancements and revisions are an integral part of what we do here at Enhanced Vision Please visit http www enhancedvision com low vision product line html and select your Enhanced Vision Product You will find the most up to date version of the User Manual at the bottom of the page Safety and Care 10 MERLIN elite AT AGLANCE Take a few moments
7. 00 440 9476 Monday through Friday between 8 a m and 5 p m Pacific Standard Time PST to request a return authorization number Warranty repairs will not be accepted without a valid return authorization number You may wish to keep the original product packaging in case warranty service is required The manufacturer cannot provide packaging for warranty repairs NOTE Please completely fill out and send in the enclosed warranty Warranty Statement OTHER PRODUCTS FROM ENHANCED VISION Pebble The Pebble is a handheld electronic video magnifier that you can take anywhere Weighing less than 8 ounces Pebble features a uniquely designed folding handle and includes both near viewing and table reading modes Small enough to fit in your pocket or purse the Pebble is the ideal companion to provide magnification on the go Featuring a built in 3 5 or 4 3 LCD screen the Pebble s Freeze Frame feature allows you to capture any still image and adjust magnification Up to 28 different viewing modes allow you to choose alternate color combinations based on your personal preference Pebble can be powered using standard rechargeable batteries Included Magnification 2X 10X CE Pebble mini Pebble mini s ultra compact design makes it the ideal hand held magnifier whether you re home or on the go Easily read prescriptions mail labels price tags menus and so much more 3 0 LCD screen Freeze frame and image capture 28 avail
8. Merlin elite provides users with the ability to scan a document placed underneath the camera and read it aloud OCR Text to Speech is only available when the Merlin elite Control Console is plugged in f the document contains multiple columns place the desired column in the middle of the screen Using the Column Marker will help in locating the column the Merlin elite will read aloud see page 22 Turning the Deskew option on will allow for a larger margin of error for a document that is not perfectly straight see page 29 Place the document under the Merlin elite camera as straight as possi ble Press the Capture O button on the Control Console This will take a snapshot of the document and process it for OCR After the Merlin elite has completed the processing step it will begin to read the document aloud To exit OCR Text to speech Mode press the Capture O button on the Merlin elite Control Console La Merlin elite provides you with crystal lclear pictures and tex IS to speech Experience the jor of reading Merlin elite will OCR Text to Speech Mode 21 28 Adjusting Volume e To increase decrease the volume Press the E or a on the Control Console Note CCTV and OCR mode volume levels are independent from each other Adjusting Reading Speed e To increase decrease the speed that the OCR will read the document to Skip to Next or Previous Sentence e To sk
9. Toggle At the back of the Merlin elite is a VGA port which allows for a computer signal to be attached to the Merlin elite display This port makes it possible to use the Merlin elite display as a e computer monitor to save desk space e To toggle from the camera image to the computer image press the Mode and Marker buttons on the Control Console simultaneously To toggle from the computer image back to the camera image press the Find button on the Front Panel or Control Console of the Merlin elite When using the Merlin elite Display as a computer monitor the controls for the camera e g Zoom Mode 4 Marker will not work for the computer image Using the Merlin elite HD LCD as a computer monitor is similar to attaching a typical computer monitor to your computer or connecting a secondary display to your laptop Refer to your computer or laptop user manual on how to connect a display The Merlin elite HD LCD supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 Working Distance You can increase the working distance distance from source material to camera lens of the Merlin elite by enabling this setting This feature is best utilized when you have thicker source material ie a thick book on the X Y Table Note You MAY notice a slight reduction in image quality above Magnification level 8 when this setting is enabled Volume Adjustment amp VGA Toggle OCR TEXT TO SPEECH MODE Using the OCR maa
10. X Y Table 17 18 TIPS FOR READING AND WRITING Reading with Merlin elite New users of video magnifier systems have a tendency to over magnify their reading material Make the type large enough to see it comfortably but not so large that it becomes tedious to scan across a page Use the X Y table to move reading materials under the camera rather than moving the material manually except small items such as a checkbook or a business card New users should use two hands when moving the X Y table for reading until they become comfortable using one hand Writing with Merlin elite Beginners should start at smaller magnification sizes and then increase magnification as they become more comfortable using Merlin elite for writing The smaller the magnification size the bigger you tend to write the higher the magnification size the smaller you ll write Use a pen that makes a bold line such as a heavy point pen a felt tip marker or a fine point marker for easier visibility It might be helpful to use lined paper to more easily find and keep your place It might be easier to keep your place If you write a few words at a time then move the X Y table and write again rather than moving continually as you write Write in either color black and white or positive viewing modes Tips for Reading and Writing CHANGING MAGNIFICATION The Merlin elite offers a large range of magnification capabilities The following directions
11. able viewing modes Magnification 2X to 10X C Other Products from Enhanced Vision 39 40 OTHER PRODUCTS FROM ENHANCED VISION Daingin Transtirmer Transformer Transformer is the most flexible and portable solution for reading writing and viewing magnified images at any distance Compatible with popular magnification software and the latest Windows operating systems Transformer s unique design is perfect for work home or school Weighs less than 3 pounds Battery operated up to 4 hours 28 custom color select modes Magnification 2 4X to 30X based on 17 screen Amigo Amigo is a truly portable desktop magnifier Optimal viewing is achieved with a tilting 6 5 inch viewing screen migo provides 3 5 to 14x digital magnifica tion and the lightest weight in its class Amigo is battery operated and can be taken anywhere CE DaVinci DaVinci is a high performance desktop video magnifier CCTV featuring HD text to speech OCR and a 3 in 1 camera With HD you will experience high definition color and contrast giving you a beautiful crystal clear picture and vibrant colors Experience the joy of reading with our new text to speech feature DaVinci will read any printed text aloud with the push of a button Magnification 24 LCD 2x minimum to 80x maximum Other Products from Enhanced Vision Acrobat LCD With your choice of a built in 19 22 or 24 LCD the Ac
12. age Setting 33 34 3 Press the Find button to enter the OCR Settings menu options To select an additional OCR Language turn the Zoom Wheel to highlight the desired language Press the Find button to select that option A black box next to that option indicates that it is ENABLED The Primary Language will already be selected and the user will not be able to deselect that option Multiple languages can be set at one time Languages may vary upon region and can change with future updates Product Information The Product Information will display the technical information of the Merlin elite and also allows the user to restore the Merlin elite back to Its factory settings 1 Press the Mode and Find buttons located on the Merlin elite Front Panel or Control Console to enter the Menu 2 Turn the zoom wheel clockwise until Product Information is highlighted 3 Press the Find button to display the Product Information sub menu 4 While in this menu you can a Check the firmware versions and other software related version numbers b Or restore the settings of the Merlin elite by rotating the zoom wheel clock wise to Factory Restore then pressing the Find button When resetting the Merlin elite to its factory settings the Male Female voice and Primary Language preference will remain the same PRD S N NOT FOUND MAC 00 80 0F 11 70 00 Lang
13. aved Image IMG and Text to Speech files OCR Please note all files are grouped in two formats Yellow for Image files IMG and Green for Text to Speech OCR files If an Image IMG file is selected you can change the Color Mode using the Mode O button if you desire To exit the Recall menu back to CCTV mode press the Capture O button on the Merlin elite Control Console O CAPTURE button To exit the full screen display back to CCTV mode press the Capture on the Merlin elite Control Console Deleting a Saved File 1 While in the Recall menu use the Zoom Wheel Panel or Control Console to navigate to the file on the Merlin elite Front 2 Press the Pause Play O button on the Merlin elite Control Console on the desired file 3 A sub menu will appear next to the selected file allowing you to CANCEL or DELETE 4 Use the Zoom Wheel on the Merlin elite Front Panel or DaVinci Control Console to select CANCEL or DELETE 5 Pressing the Find button on Merlin elite Front Panel or Control Console while CANCEL is highlighted will bring you back to the Recall menu Pressing the FIND button on Merlin elite Front Panel or Control Console while DELETE is highlighted will delete the selected file The Merlin elite will display MAGE DELETED when the file has been successfully deleted Pressing the MODE button on the Merlin elite Control Con
14. ce the power cord away from traffic areas to avoid damage of power supply Prevent the risk of electrical shock by NOT attempting to disassemble the unit Please refer all service to an authorized repair facility To avoid personal injury or damage to the Merlin elite do not make connections other than those shown In the photo below Safety and Care Additional Mechanical Safety Precautions Your Merlin elite contains moving parts Please use caution when moving the X Y table adjusting the LCD monitor arm or when transporting the Merlin elite to avoid possible injury to hands and fingers Caution Safety and Care To Move Merlin elite to Another Location Use caution if you are repositioning the Merlin elite a short distance across a desk or table Make sure you do not pull on any power cords or connector cables Disconnect and secure all power and video cables and lock the X Y table before moving the unit Carry the unit only by the two recessed handles located on either side of Its base Do not carry it by the LCD monitor arm Caring for Merlin elite Always turn the power OFF by holding the Power button for 5 seconds on the Merlin elite when the system is not in use e Pressing the Power button on the Front Panel right side of the Merlin elite for less than 5 seconds will put the device in Standby Pressing the Power button again will wake the Merlin elite up from Standby Always turn the power OFF by holding
15. elite will be in the language that the user selects in this menu ma Primary Language 1 Press the Mode and Find buttons amps ro a rag kiya Panel Gi Product Information Control Console to enter the Menu Product information 2 Turn the Zoom Wheel clockwise until Primary Language is highlighted 3 Press the Find button to select the Primary Language sub menu To select an option turn the Zoom Wheel to highlight the desired lan guage Press the Find button to select that option A black box next to that option indicates that that option is ON Setting the OCR Language aa The Merlin elite is capable of reading text PRA aloud in multiple languages By default the Merlin elite will only read aloud text written E2Hmn Marker aaa in the same language that is set in the Primary Language menu By selecting an additional OCR Language 1 English British C the user can select additional languages Marker Size ia O other than the previously set primary language the Merlin elite will be able diig 3 Italiano O ane System Configuration 4 Espa ol Castilian _ guage aloud 1 Press the Mode and Find buttons located on the Front Panel or Control Product Information Console of the Merlin elite to enter the Menu to read text written in that additional lan 2 Turn the Zoom Wheel clockwise until OCR Settings is highlighted Langu
16. enhanced vision merlintiby elite 4 Merlin elite provides you with crystal clear pictures and text to speech Experience the joy of reading Merlin elite will read an printed text aloud with just the push of a button User Manual Congratulations on your purchase of the Merlin elite HD Magnifier with OCR from Enhanced Vision The Merlin elite is a full color High Definition HD auto focus video magnifier system designed to enhance the lifestyle of the visually impaired With the LCD monitor s adjustable arm Merlin elite can provide the user with the ultimate flexibility in the position of the screen making reading easier than ever The Merlin elite is a fully integrated solution offering the advantage of a built in HD LCD screen and OCR Merlin elite enables individuals with low vision to read write view photos enjoy crafts and hobbies and more in color black and white or enhanced high contrast positive or negative viewing modes Merlin elite also includes 3 different preset viewing combinations for both text and background to provide improved viewing when reading An additional 28 text and background combinations are avallable and can be programmed With easy to use buttons you can enlarge or reduce the image in seconds change viewing modes for easier visibility Prior to using this system please carefully read and follow the instructions provided within this booklet Your Merlin elite is ready to
17. esentation of the image being magnified Black and White Image This mode gives a black and white representation of the image being magpnified Enhanced Positive Image This mode provides a white background with black Crisp Clear text It increases the contrast to offer crisp text Text Images images for reading Enhanced Negative Image This mode provides a black background with white Crisp Clear text It increases the contrast to offer crisp text images PNG Images for reading Enhanced Negative Enhanced Positive Changing Viewing Modes Color Select 1 In factory default this mode provides a black background with green text This is one of the most commonly used color combinations To change this mode to any of the 28 available follow the instructions on page 19 Color Select 2 In factory default this mode provides a black background with yellow text To change this mode to any of the 28 available follow the instructions on page 19 Color Select 3 In factory default this mode provides a yellow background with blue text To change this mode to any of the 28 available follow the instructions on page 19 Color Select 4 In factory default this mode is turned off Follow the instructions on page 19 to turn this color mode on Color Select 5 In factory default this mode is turned off Follow the instructions on page 19 to turn this color mode on COLOR SELECT MODE MENU Pressing and holding the Mode bu
18. extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity Do not place the Merlin elite near a radiator heater or areas exposed to long hours of direct sunlight These conditions may cause damage to the unit s electronics or optics e At least once per week clean the Merlin elite with a soft dry cloth or an electrostatic dusting wipe DO NOT use liquid cleaners on its plastic surfaces No additional methods of sterilization or cleaning are recommended nor required e Do not use the Merlin elite near flammable materials or liquids Safety and Care Additional Electrical Safety Precautions The power supply cord is a disconnect device for electrical equipment The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible This product is equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug as a safety feature This plug has a third grounding pin and can only be plugged into a grounding type power outlet If necessary contact an electrician to replace your power outlet with a grounding type power outlet Do not use the Merlin elite in near or around water The Merlin elite is not designed to offer protection against contact with liquids of any kind Use only the power supply provided with your Merlin elite Using unauthorized power supplies may cause serious damage to Merlin elite s electronic components Using any other power supply than the one provided by Enhanced Vision for the Merlin elite will void the warranty Always pla
19. g measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio T V technician for help Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user s authority to operate this equipment If your Low Vision device has an option to connect to a TV it must be used with shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC emissions limits for Class B digital devices It is the responsibility of the user to use the shielded interface cables supplied with the equipment FCC Compliance Notice Safety and Care 2 0 5 9 Merlin elite at a Glance Aa 10 11 Setting Up Merlin elite ooooooooo 12 13 Button Definitions 22 oo 14 15 Using the Control Console aaa 16 Using the X Y Table 22 02200 0 17 Tips for Reading and Writing 18 Changing Magnification a 19 Changing Viewing Mode oo ooocooocnoo 20 22 Adjusting Brightness amp White Balance 23 Using and Adjusting Markers 24 25 Volume Adjustment amp VGA Toggle 26 OCR Text To Speech Mode 21 29 Saving Recalling
20. ip to or go back to the previous sentence press the a or a on the Control Console e Jump to first Last sentence of the Document Press and hold the a or a for 2 seconds Pause Play e Pressing the O on the Control Console will pause the Merlin elite e By pressing the O again the unit will continue reading FAL ILA Using Headphones with the Merlin elite On the left hand side of the Merlin elite monitor there is an available 3 5mm input jack for use of standard headphones Note Sound from the Merlin elite speakers will not be available while the headphone jack is in use Headphones are not included with Merlin elite OCR Text to Speech Mode OCR Menu Settings Male Voice Female Voice e Set the Merlin elite to read aloud or prompt in a Male or Female Voice Deskew e When on the Merlin elite will automatically adjust a document when not set straight under the camera Progress Bar e Enables Disables the visibility of a progress bar when the Merlin elite is processing a document to Text To Speech OCR Settings JIM IT al pa i OCR Text to Speech Mode 29 30 Saving and Recalling Files The Merlin elite has the ability to save files from CCTV or OCR modes This will allow the user to take a snapshot of a document save it and view it at a later time Saving a File 1 Place a document underneath the camera head and set the desired Color Mode and Zoom 2 Press and hold
21. lect 3 When this option is selected it will be highlighted RED When this occurs you can turn the Zoom Wheel clockwise counterclockwise to increase decrease the size between the line markers or the size of the visible window Control Console Shortcut Press and hold the Marker button while turning the Zoom Wheel clockwise counter clockwise MARKER SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SETTINGS BEEP VOICE PROMPT CLOCK SCREEN SAVER AND SAVE 8 RECALL System Configuration 1 Press the Mode and Find buttons located on the Front Panel or Control Console of the Merlin elite to enter the Menu 2 Turn the Zoom Wheel clockwise until System Configuration is highlighted JIM 3 Press the Find button to select the System Configuration sub menu To select an option turn the zoom wheel to highlight the desired option System Configuration Sl mE a E E E Press the Find button to select deselect that option A black box next to that option indicates that it is ENABLED Using amp Adjusting Markers VOLUME ADJUSTMENT 8 VGA TOGGLE Adjusting the Volume of your Merlin elite in CCTV mode VOLUME On the Merlin elite s Control Console you can press the Volume buttons to increase or decrease the volume A message on the top right corner of the screen will display the volume level when adjusting the volume The Merlin elite provides up to 10 volume levels VGA
22. ly See Figure 3 Connect the power cord to an avallable electrical outlet See Figure 4 Connect the other end of the power supply to the Merlin elite where it is labeled 19VDC See he Figure 2 To offer additional protection during an electrical storm a surge protector may also be used and is recommended Figure 4 12 Setting Up Merlin elite If the lights on the Power Zoom Wheel and Mode buttons do not illuminate or if an image does not appear on the HD LCD monitor please check the power supply connections review steps 2 3 on page 12 for details NOTE The Merlin elite turns ON by default upon plugging it into an electrical outlet the first time Pressing the Power button on the Front Panel right side of the Merlin elite for less than 5 seconds will put the device in Standby Pressing the Power button again will wake the Merlin elite up from Standby To turn the Merlin elite off press and hold the Power Button for more than 5 seconds or until Merlin elite HD OCR appears on the screen Setting Up Merlin elite 13 14 CONTROL CONSOLE See Page 15 for detailed descriptions Button Definitions BUTTON DEFINITIONS amp COMBINATIONS Used to change the color select modes Used to display line markers Can also be used with Line up down to change marker position Zoom wheel and FIND key in center Audio volume increment decrement Toggle operation Used to start OCR page capture
23. ndowing can be used as a reading guide by only displaying a portion of the screen Turning Markers On Off Pressing the Marker button on the Control Console will allow you to tog gle through the Marker Options Off Column Marker Line Marker Windowing Column Marker can be removed from the rotation by accessing the Menu and deselecting it No black box Column Marker is only available when Control Console is plugged in Adjusting Line Markers and Windowing Column Marker Cannot be adjusted To adjust the position of the Marker 1 Press the Mode and Find buttons located on the Front Panel or Control Console of the Merlin elite to enter the Menu 2 Turn the Zoom Wheel until Marker Position is selected Then press the Find button to select 3 When this option is selected it will be highlighted RED When this occurs you can turn the Zoom Wheel clockwise counterclockwise to move the Line Markers or Visible area up down Shortcut Key on Control Console Press and hold the Marker button while pressing Line Up or Line Down MARKER Using amp Adjusting Markers To adjust the size between the Line Markers or size of the Windowing 1 Press the Mode and Find buttons located on the Front Panel or Control Console of the Merlin elite to enter the Menu 2 Turn the Zoom Wheel until Marker Size is selected Then press the Find button to se
24. ng MERLIN ELITE SPECIFICATIONS Product Dimensions e 24 LCD 27 75 H x 22 75 W x 20 D 70 5cm H X 57 8cm W x 50 8cm D Product Weight e 24 LCD 40 1 Ibs 18 2 Kg Display Type 24 Standard Diagonal LCD Average lifetime 40 000 hours Resolution 1920 x 1080 24 model Response Rate 1 5 milliseconds 24 monitor All monitor specifications subject to change without prior notice Magnification range 24 LCD 2 4x minimum to 70x maximum 24 Field of View Reading Mode 7 4mm 1 3 min 216mm 8 5 max Viewing Modes Color black 4 white high contrast Positive Negative Digital Color Select 3 modes Power Supply Input voltage current 120 240 VAC 0 3 0 5A nominal Output voltage 19 VDC Frequency 50 60 Hz Power usage 30W Equipment Classification IEC 601 1 e Type of Protection Class 1 Degree of Protection Type B Mode of Operation Continuous Operating temperature range 0 40 C 32 104 F Storage transport temperature range 0 60 C 32 140 F Warranty 3 Years Product specifications subject to change without notice Specifications 3 38 WARRANTY STATEMENT Enhanced Vision Merlin elite Warranty Policy Enhanced Vision products are designed to give you the highest quality image convenient features ease of use and reliable service The Merlin elite has been inspected and tested prior to shipping Enhanced Vision warrants the
25. om www enhancedvision com 800 440 9476 US Office toll free 714 465 3400 US Office 44 0 115 9442317 UK Office Tel 49 0 6078 911772 DE Office Fax 49 0 6078 911774 DE Office Part 4 MAN 0505 00 X3 March 2013 Copyright O 2009 by Enhanced Vision All rights reserved Product specifications subject to change without prior notice
26. robat is a 3 in 1 video magnifier ideal for near distance and self viewing By rotating the camera you can read write groom and magnify images at any distance The Acrobat LCD offers a complete system for those at work school or home Magnification 2X 65X 19 LCD Magnification 2X 75X 22 LCD Magnification 2X 82X 24 LCD CONTACT INFORMATION Enhanced Vision manufacturers many different types of products tailored to meet the needs of our low vision customers If you have questions about any of our products please don t hesitate to give us a call Contact Information US Office Phone 714 465 3400 Fax 714 374 1821 UK Office Phone 44 0 115 9442317 Fax 44 0 115 9440720 DE Office Phone 49 0 6078 911772 Fax 49 0 6078 911774 www enhancedvision com Technical Support Main Toll Free 800 440 9476 ext 3 Local Phone 714 465 3400 ext 3 E mail evsupport Menhancedvision com Contact Information 41 NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES enhanced vision The Merlin elite is a high performance desktop video magnifier CCTV featuring text to speech OCR With HD you will experience high definition color and contrast giving you a beautiful crystal clear picture with vibrant colors Experience the joy of reading with our new text to speech feature Merlin elite will read any printed text aloud with just the push of a button For more information please visit www enhancedvision c
27. sole will allow you to exit the Recall menu B Deleting All Files While in the Recall menu Press and Hold the Pause Play button on the Merlin elite Control Console for 10 seconds A submenu will appear allowing you to Cancel or Delete All Saving and Recalling Images 31 System 50Hz EU International When this feature is ENABLED it eliminates screen flicker which can occur when Merlin elite is used with EU International systems which com monly default to 50HZ Merlin elite Screen Saver When the Screen Saver feature is turned on the Merlin elite will display the date and time on the entire screen if there is no activity for 10 minutes Any movement under the camera or pressing any button on the Merlin elite Front Panel or Control Console will revert the Merlin elite back to its previous State It is possible to manually display the screen saver by pressing the Pause Play and Save San buttons at the same time Friday January 06 2012 Merlin elite Screen Saver Language Setting The Merlin elite supports multiple languages that can be set in the Primary Language menu Setting the Primary Language EXIT OCR Settings 2 Fran ias Canadian O 3 Italiano O 4 Espa ol Castilian J The primary language that is set will be the main language for the Merlin elite The 5 Espa ol Mexican Menu text and prompts that will be dis E O played on the Merlin
28. t Troubleshooting 35 The Merlin elite is taking a long time to process the document for Text to speech Disabling the Deskew in the menu will increase the processing speed By disabling Deskew in the document must be placed under the Merlin elite camera as straight as possible When Auto Language is disabled the Merlin elite will only read text that is the same as the setting in Primary Language For Example in a multi language written document the Merlin elite will only read the English text when Primary Language is set to English and Auto Language is set to OFF Resetting the Merlin elite If the Merlin elite is not responding you can reset it by pressing the Find and Power Buttons simultaneously Any setting changes you have made will be retained Replacement LED lamps Your Merlin elite comes equipped with two 100 000 hour LED lamps designed to provide years of trouble free service However in the unlikely event that the LEDs need replacement contact your place of purchase or Enhanced Vision at 800 440 9476 for instructions or assistance on replacing the LEDs Firmware Update To keep your Merlin elite up to date visit our software support page at http www enhancedvision com support software html If you have any questions or require technical assistance with your product please call 800 440 9476 Monday Friday from 8 a m to 5 p m PST Troubleshooti
29. tector make sure the power switch is turned on before attempting to turn on Merlin elite If the power strip surge protector comes with a circuit breaker make sure the circuit breaker has been reset before attempting to turn on Merlin elite Using the Control Console USING X Y TABLE Locking the X Y Table To lock the X Y table pull the lever all the way to the front position until it locks A Unlock the X Y table by pushing the lever to the back position B Using the Locking Lever Placing the locking lever in the locked position is primarily used when you want to move or transport the Merlin elite to a new location Placing the locking lever in the unlocked position allows for full movement of the X Y table for activities such as reading Placing the locking lever between locked and unlocked Intermediate lock can be used for tasks such as writing hobbies etc marinig marinig Reading With the X Y Table 1 With the X Y table unlocked place a book newspaper etc on the table 2 Use the magpnification dial to enlarge the image to a comfortable viewing size 3 Glide the X Y table to the left which will make the words flow across the screen for reading 4 When you have reached the end of a line glide the table back to the beginning of the line 5 Move the table away from you slightly to display the start of the next line 6 Repeat steps 4 5 and 6 to continue reading Using
30. the Save 4 button on the Merlin elite Control Console for 2 seconds When the file is saved the Merlin elite will display IMAGE SAVED If the storage space is full the Merlin elite will display DEVICE FULL with a voice prompt if enabled The Merlin elite will name that file by the month day year time and mode it was In CCTV mode if you save more than one file consecutively within a minute the previous image saved will be overwritten In OCR mode if you save more than one file consecutively within a minute the Merlin elite will display Already Saved Recalling a Saved File 1 Press and hold the Recall button on the Merlin elite Control Console MMLdd 2012 11 16 OCR for 2 Seconds 2 The Merlin elite will enter the Recall menu displaying a list of available files If the storage space is empty the message NO FILES will be displayed with a voice prompt if enabled 3 Use the Zoom Wheel on the Merlin elite Front Panel or Control Console to navigate through the list of files When a file on the list is highlighted it will display a preview of that file on the right side of the screen saving and Recalling Images 4 Pressing the Find button on the highlighted file will display the image in full screen and begin to read aloud if saved in OCR mode 5 Pressing the line up or line down keys a will allow you to quickly navigate through various pages of s
31. to familiarize yourself with the components of your Merlin elite 24 LCD Screen displays high quality image Power button Zoom Wheel Size Magnification dial FIND key in center Viewing Mode button LCD Monitor Arm Service port cable Used for Firmware Upgrade ONLY X Y table X Y table locking lever Recessed handles for carrying Merlin elite 0 Merlin elite 19V power supply 11 Merlin elite Power Cord Attaches to 19v Power Supply power cord style may vary based upon country 12 3 5mm jack for Headphones See NN Accessories included 13 Control Console allows the user to control the Merlin elite functions Must be plugged in to use and have access to the menu items for OCR Text lo Speech 14 Merlin elite Firmware Update cable 15 Lens Cloth permits cleaning of the LCD display and lenses Merlin elite at a Glance Merlin elite at a Glance SET TING UP THE MERLIN elite 1 Find a steady and level location such as a table or desk where you will be comfortable using Merlin elite Carry the Merlin elite only by the two recessed handles on the side of the base for a secure grip Do not lift the unit by the LCD monitor arm Place it on the table or desk see Figure 1 2 Connect the Control Console cord See Page 10 Item 13 to the USB port at the back left side facing the back of the Merlin elite base See Figure 2 Figure 2 3 Connect the power cord to the power supp
32. tton for about 3 seconds on the Front Panel or Control Console will bring up the Color Select Menu Scroll through the available Color Select Modes by turning the Zoom Wheel Press Find on the Front Panel Center of Zoom Wheel or Control Console to select the highlighted Color Mode Changing Viewing Modes 2 22 Changing Favorite Color Modes The Merlin elite provides 28 selectable Color Select Modes and allows selecting up to 5 favorites for use The following directions can be used to change the favorite color modes on your Merlin elite 1 Turn the Zoom Wheel Press the Mode and Color Mode Selection Find buttons located on the Front Panel or Control Console of the Merlin elite to enter the Menu clockwise until Color Mode Selection is highlighted Press the Find button to select the Color Mode Selection sub menu Turn the Zoom Wheel until the desired Color Select Mode is highlighted Press the Find button to select or deselect the highlighted color mode Once 5 Color Select Modes have been selected no other color modes can be selected To choose another Color Select Mode deselect one of the 5 Color Modes previously selected Changing Viewing Modes a a a m E Adjusting the Brightness 1 Press the Mode and Find buttons located on the Front Panel or Control Console of the Merlin elite to enter the Menu
33. uage Group 1 EXIT Product Information Language Setting TROUBLESHOOTING The Merlin elite will not power on Push the Power button on the Merlin elite s Front Panel Lights on the Power button Zoom Wheel and Mode button should illuminate indicating the power is turned on Make sure the power supply from the Merlin elite is securely connected to a working outlet Make sure the two parts of the power supply cord are securely connected Make sure the power supply cord is completely plugged into the DC 19V IN jack on the back of the viewing stand base Check the power strip surge protectors on off switch and circuit breaker if Merlin elite is plugged into one The images seem to be out of focus Clean the protective glass covering the camera with the nonabrasive lens cleaning cloth provided with your Merlin elite Clean the monitor screen with a non abrasive cloth sprayed with a glass cleaning solution Make sure the target material is steady on the tray It might take a few moments for the camera to achieve perfect focus after motion has stopped This is normal Make sure the LED Lamps near the Merlin elite Camera are ON Making sure there is sufficient ambient lighting will assist in creating a better Image X Y Table Does Not Move Smoothly Make sure the locking lever is positioned completely to the back X Y Table Does Not Stay in Locked Position Make sure the locking lever is all the way to the fron
34. use right out of the box By reviewing all Merlin elite features and controls before use and following the directions carefully you ll be able to enjoy all the great benefits from your purchase Enhanced Vision products are designed to give you the highest quality image convenient and easy to use features and years of reliable service Thank you for choosing the Enhanced Vision Merlin elite FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followin
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