User Manual - Enhanced Vision
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1. SAMSUNG Figure 8 SAMSUNG Figure 9 27 Line Mode This mode is similar to Page mode but text is displayed across the middle of screen in one line and the word marker scrolls left to right When zoom is used the Text border opens up vertically to accommodate the text size Color Select mode is active in this mode Figure 10 Word Mode This mode is similar to line mode but only one word will be displayed in the middle without the Figure 10 Word marker Figure 11 Color Select mode is active in this mode Please note that line navigation is disabled in word mode Figure 11 Adjusting the Brightness in Preview Mode Display required While on the live camera preview simply Press Brightness Up Down to increase decrease the display brightness Figure 12 Changing Text Size The Smart Reader offers a large range of adjustable text capabilities The following directions can be used with the Smart Reader Control Console See Figure 13 1 To adjust the size of your text while in OCR read back simply turn the Zoom Wheel on the Control Console until you reach your desired size Turn the Zoom Wheel clockwise to increase and counter clockwise to decrease NOTE The size of the text will vary depending on whether you are in Page Line or Word Mode Choose the size that s right for you Figure 13 28 Changing Viewing Mode OCR Readback Mode Only The Smart Reader was designed to provide2. be folded Whichever mode you choose for your Smart Reader you will have several options in how you customize it to fit your unique needs and preferences Please familiarize yourself with these options to discover which settings are right for Figure 7 you Once connected press the Green Power button see Item 1 on Smart Reader and Accessories on page 7 This will turn on your smart reader Figure 7 Demonstrates how to connect your Control Console to the USB Ports After your Device is on and connected it will be ready to use Button Combinations Some Features on Smart Reader are accessed through a combination of buttons on your control console Throughout the User Manual there will be references to these button combinations e g Press Find and Mode Up This indicates that the buttons should be pressed simultaneously Control buttons levers etc are enclosed in 17 Configuring the Smart Reader System Settings Menu Once Smart Reader has been set up and turned on you will want to begin by adjusting your settings Press Find and Mode Up to access your Smart Reader s system menu Then turn the Zoom Wheel in single increments to scroll through your available options Smart Reader will announce each potential item as you turn the Zoom Wheel The list of available choices is provided below Primary Language See Page 18 e Select the language that will be used for Reading and System Menu OCR Settin
3. between two control types which we have defined as Simple amp Advanced These two control methods are changed by taking the control console cover and either placing it onto the console or removing it The Smart Reader will detect the change and you will notice accessibility of certain buttons and features for your Smart Reader will also change when the Cover is ON OR the Cover is OFF This enables you to quickly and easily switch between a Simple Control Scheme for ease of use and the Advanced Control Scheme which has a diverse range of features You should also notice that the functions of certain keys will change depending on which scheme you are using For beginning users we recommend initially starting with the Simplified Control Scheme and then as you become more comfortable graduate to using the Advanced Control amp Advanced Features Removing the Control Cover While you are in Simple Mode you can remove the Control Cover at any time this enables the advanced features and controls Placing the Control Cover If you are using Advanced Controls and want to return to Simple place the Cover ON and it will return you to the Live Preview with the simple control scheme 10 Simple Control Scheme One of the great features of the Smart Reader is the ability to make the product simple to use This is achieved by placing the console cover over the Smart Reader demonstrated in the Simple Controls Enabled figure sh
4. buttons 2 Rotate the Scroll Wheel clockwise until OCR Settings is highlighted or the voice prompt states OCR Settings 3 Press Find to select OCR Settings 4 Rotate the Scroll Wheel clockwise until Set Clock is highlighted or the voice prompt states Set Clock 5 Press Find to select Set Clock 6 Rotate the Scroll Wheel clockwise or counter clockwise to change the setting and then Press Find to continue through Hours Minutes amp Date etc 7 Repeat steps 5 amp 6 until all of the time date values are set correctly Please Note You can skip setting the clock at any time by pressing Mode Up which will allow you to access the other clock features instantly Once the current time amp date have been set you can choose to enable disable the 24 Hour Clock format Daylight Saving Time and Date Format options To enable disable an option Rotatethe Scroll Wheel to highlight the optionandpress the Find gt toggles enable disable With Exit highlighted press Find to return to normal operation If you are using Smart Reader without a display turning the Scroll Wheel after choosing Set Clock will announce the currently selected time Select the time Via Hour Minute AM PM and then Day Month and Year Check the Current Time Date e To check the current time and date once set press the Recall CJ and Save e buttons Adjusting System Menu Volume e T
5. exible CCTV all bn Merlin elite See and hear the difference Merlin elite is a high performance desktop video magnifier CCTV featuring HD and text to speech OCR High definition color and contrast provides a beautiful crystal clear picture and vibrant colors Merlin elite s unique design allows for a wide field of view displaying more text on the screen Magnification 2 4x 70x Ce Merlin Ultra HD Merlin ultra HD s camera technology produces an even truer more natural image Easily read books and magazines read and write letters manage your financial records view color photos do crossword puzzles and even pursue a favorite hobby Magnification 20 LCD 1 9x min to 51 2x max C 22 LCD 2 1x min to 55 9x max 24 LCD 2 3x min to 61 2x max Merlin LCD Merlin LCD is a video magnifier that offers the greatest value and picture quality available Boasting an ergonometric design this flexible desktop magnifier allows you to pivot and adjust the screen for your most comfortable viewing position Magnification 2 4X to 85X Ce OTHER ENHANCED VISION PRODUCTS 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 transformer operating systems as well as Mac OS X The Transformer s unique design is perfect for work home or school Wei
6. Enhanced Vision for the Smart Reader will void the warranty e Always place the power cord away from traffic areas to avoid damage of power supply e Prevent the risk of electrical shock by NOT attempting to disassemble the unit Please refer all service to an authorized repair facility e To avoid personal injury or damage to the Smart Reader do not make connections other than those shown in Figure 1 Figure 1 Additional Mechanical Safety Precautions Your Smart Reader features a Foldable Camera Arm It automatically locks into place for ideal viewing and closes in a smooth motion Please do not attempt to manually reposition or adjust the camera arm as doing so may result in damage to the device Figure 2 demonstrates the normal opening and closing of the Smart Readers Camera Arm Figure 2 Transporting Smart Reader e Use caution if you are repositioning the Smart Reader a short distance across a desk or table Make sure you do not pull on any power cords or connector cables e Disconnect and secure all power and video cables before moving the unit e Carry the unit only by the recessed handle located on the back Do not carry Smart Reader by the Camera Arm see Figure 3 Caring for Smart Reader O aline e Always turn the power OFF by pressing the green power button on the side of the device when Smart Reader is not in use Please avoid trying to Shut Down the device by spontaneously removing from power e En
7. Press the FIND button to select DELETE Move the highlight bar to the desired selection Cancel or DELETE using the Scroll Wheel and press the Find button Deleting all Saved Files To delete all Pages and Books from your Smart Reader simply enter the Main Menu by pressing Find and Mode Up a Using the Scroll Wheel highlight Product Information and press FIND g Use this feature with caution as it will delete all previously saved Documents Books and associated Voice Memos SDPN C A NA In PRD S N 0 70 S W RIN 1 03 x 95 a na a Uro J e i EXIT Product Information DELETE ALL FILES 25 Smart Reader Shutdown Please do not disconnect your Smart Reader from power until the Shutdown Sequence has completed If you have an attached monitor connected a message will display which lasts about 10 seconds The Green LED above the Power Button on the side of your Smart Reader will Turn Off indicating it is safe to remove from power Shut Down When your Smart Reader is not in use you may want to Power it OFF 1 Locate the Large Green Power Button Located on the Right Hand Side of the Smart Reader 2 Press This Button once to begin the Shutdown Sequence 3 A message screen will display if you are attached to a monitor This message states Shutting down wait until the green light is off before removing your Smart Reader from a power source 4 WARNING Avoid disconnecting the Smart R
8. Recall Function The Recall function can only be accessed during the Live Camera Preview phase By Pressing and holding the Recall cJ button for 2 seconds The system will display a list of documents just like the Recall Menu figure here Use the SCROLL WHEEL to move the blue highlight up down the name list Once you select a file you can 1 Read Have the file Read to you 2 Back Go back to the file list 3 DELETE Delete the file from your Library Recall Menu Use the Scroll Wheel to highlight your choice and press Read Find RA The title or voice memo for each of your saved items will be played when the marker is placed over your choice Recall Options Pressing Find will start TTS Read back with the selected Display mode Page Line or Word Pressing Capture will exit Recall mode and revert to Preview When you have multiple pages of books saved in the recall screen you may want to access them quickly without scrolling Simply press the Next or Previous Line buttons while on the Recall Menu to jump between pages If you wish to return to the recall menu from OCR Readback press and hold the Pause Play li on the Control Console for more than 2 seconds 24 Deleting a Saved File Once in the Recall Menu highlight the desired file using the Scroll Wheel Select the file by pressing Cancel the FIND gt button Move the highlight bar to DELETE using the Scroll Wheel
9. adjust OCR Volume e Turn the Volume Up Down Wheel on the left EDGE of the Control Console to increase or decrease the volume while in System Menu to adjust Menu Levels and Voice prompts e To adjust the Tic Toc and Bong system sounds simply press the Volume Up Down Wheel in while in Live Camera Preview You should then hear the Tic Toc sound playing and you will be able to scroll Volume Up Down Wheel to adjust the level to your preference Adjusting Reading Speed e To increase decrease the speed at which the OCR will read Simply Enter OCR read back mode by hitting Capture E When the document reads aloud turn the OCR Speed Marker Wheel ao Right EDGE of Console Your Smart Reader will indicate Faster or Slower and adjust the reading speed Go To Previous or Next Line e To go back to the previous line or skip to the next line press the Previous Line KI or Next Line button on the Control Console Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to cycle through previous next lines quickly Go To Previous or Next Word OCR Playback must be paused e While the OCR read back is paused press Brightness Up Down to navigate one word at a time Use Brightness Down to go back to the previous word or Brightness Up to skip to the next word Press either Brightness Up Down more than 2 seconds to cycle through the previous next words quickly Pause Play e Press the Pause Play ly on the Control Consol
10. al at the bottom of the page 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 you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 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 TV technician for help Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void your
11. ally When the Word marker reaches the end of the text TTS will stop Increasing the Zoom level will cause the text to wrap in the box The color select mode and zoom are active when TTS is active or when paused See Figure 9 The Handheld Magnifier Finding the right tools to optimize vision often depends on the low vision eye condition and the desired purpose for the visual aid Simple low cost solutions are available such as the magnifying glass which aids visually impaired individuals through the use of a traditional approach to handheld magnification The results offered by a traditional handheld magnifier may help when reading a note or prescription bottle however may not be powerful enough or supply ample lighting for preferred vision or sustained extended usage such as when reading a book or magazine More advanced options like electric handheld magnifiers often provide options for both handheld and surface resting reading usage modes Portable Electronic Desktop Magnifiers Increasing the usage and functionality portable desktop magnifiers aids visually impaired tasks such as computer usage extended reading paperwork office and school presentation self grooming and more Portable desktop magnifiers are most commonly comprised of two main components the camera and the viewing screen Select available models of portable desktop magnifiers allow for an adjustable arm used for holding the camera
12. als with an observable wut cr as the magnifying glass which Raine egito curvature era fire Ai a a n o z a Yadiionai approach o feteret porai For optimal OCR Readback please position rm SR E E Feditiona handhela magnifier si pb Voss your material in the same way as shown in the mr race boni owever Paperwork ofce ana icture to the right Y the left and rey ame grato otro en mer picture to the right You can use the left an leres vn x sustos ager ae rom magazine ore advance two main components the rightmost boundaries to filter out content options ike elect handheld camera and the viewing ma bot Rancid and Models of portable desktop magnihers alow for an Turning ON or Off the LED can sometimes seca resting readgtoge Sacco am used to improve your accuracy on some materials this SAMSUNG is done by following the instructions listed on Page 23 Multiple Orientations Did you know that your Smart Reader supports all available viewing angles If your target document is too large or unusually shaped you can reposition it at another angle to get the perfect fit targeting these materials is easier with an attached display Volume Adjustments There are 3 different volume levels associated with your Smart Reader System Menus OCR Readback amp Tic Toc Level Did you know that you can adjust the Tic Toc Sound to your preferred level Simply press in the volume button and you will immediately hear the Tic Toc Sound Scroll th
13. 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 your responsibility to use the shielded interface cables supplied with the equipment TABLE OF CONTENTS Smart Reader Introduction amp Notice ccc cece eee ee eee teeta eens 1 2 Safety ANG Cale 4 24546 66004 5550 eae etes psi ras Di A nese ariana 4 7 Smart Reader and ACCESSOTI S 6 2 42 206s00cie00 seetepnteevisteeentetd seeds soes 8 9 Smart Reader Console Configuration 0 ccc ccc cece ee cece nce c ence rev 10 11 Smart Reader Control Console amp Definitions ccc cc cece ee ee eens 12 15 Setting up the Smart Reader ccc ccc ccc ce cet c eee ence cee enc en eenee 16 17 Configuring Smart Reader ccc ccc ce cee erre rrenan ences 18 20 Using Smart Reader OCR Text to Speech ccc ccc cc eect e cette eee eeees 21 Smart Reader Settings amp Features ccc cc cc cece cect ence eee tenses 22 25 Smart Reader SNUNOOWN 6 00 ccecene deere eecu tee SEPEREN sens dees eea causes 26 Display Modes amp Operation with Attached Display 0 cece ee eee eens 27 30 TDS St TRICKS aaa 40 949 dia SID E pee 5a ee done PS ere ee ese ee ace E RR 31 Troubleshooting ccc ccc ect ete eee cent rr rer rece rece cercar 32 Smart Reader Specifications cee ccc cen cee cece ce
14. ay vary based upon country and is not provided with the Smart Reader with 13 inch Monitor bundle Accessories included 8 Control Console amp Console Cover This allows you to control the Smart Reader functions Can be used in cover on or cover off configuration Must be plugged in to use Smart Reader and have access to the menu items for OCR Text To Speech 9 Lens Cloth permits cleaning of the LCD display or lenses Optional Accessories Microphone Adding a microphone from Enhanced Vision will enable you to record a customized Voice Memo for their Saved Documents Simply Plug and play Available through Enhanced Vision only Other microphones will not be fully compatible Headphones Below the Power button on the right hand side of the Smart Reader there is an available 3 5mm input jack for use of standard headphones Note Sound from the Smart Reader speakers will not be available while the headphone jack Is in use Smart Reader Console Configuration Control Console Introduction The Control Console and the Included Console Cover are required to use the Smart Reader both of which are shown on page 8 item 8 of this manual Familiarizing yourself with the Console will be helpful because how you configure the console will affect your user experience Read on to learn more Smart Reader Dynamic Controls The Control Console for Smart Reader has an intelligent design that allows you to customize features on demand and switch
15. d aran q E 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 min to 80X max 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 available viewing modes Ce Magnification 2X to 10X Pebble HD Pebble HD boasts a new HD camera providing a crisp clear colorful high definition picture A new ergonomic lightweight compact design makes it the perfect companion whether at home or on the go Carry Pebble HD in your purse pocket or clip it on your belt with the included carrying case Magnification 1 25X 13 5X Ce 35 OTHER ENHANCED VISION PRODUCTS Merlin elite provides crystal clear pictures and text to speech Read any printed text aloud with the push of a button nverlin gig ultra enhanced on wre an nas uan mnsa E ne Merlin LUD ilue and picture oasting an ergon
16. e Volume Wheel up or down to find the audio level that you prefer Your System Menu sounds are adjusted by entering the System Menu and scrolling the Volume Wheel up or down This will change all your volume levels for Menus and the Clock Annunciation Ideal Position If you are using your Smart Reader in headless mode Without Monitor use the center of the Smart Readers base foot stand and camera arm as a reference point This can avoid cutting off text that you want read 31 Troubleshooting The Smart Reader will not power on Make sure the power supply from the Smart Reader is securely connected to a working outlet Push the Power button on the Smart Reader s Side Panel A green light near the Power button and blue Control Console LED should illuminate indicating the power is turned on Make sure the two parts of the power supply cord are securely connected Ensure 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 Smart Reader is plugged into one The images seem to be out of focus and or my OCR result is poor Clean polarizing filter on the underside of the camera arm with the nonabrasive lens cleaning cloth provided with your Smart Reader avoid using cleaning solutions Make sure the target material is steady and flat It might take a few moments for the camera to achieve focus a
17. e to change reading volume In System Menu Rotate to increase decrease volume for Message Prompts amp Menus Press volume wheel in and then rotate to change system sounds such as Tic Toc amp Bong OCR Speed When in OCR mode rotate the speed dial clockwise counter clockwise to increase decrease OCR Playback speed Speed 1 10 only during OCR Playback Previous Line In OCR Mode Press to move to the previous line Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to move to a previous line quickly When in Recall Jumps to top of current list or jumps to previous bottom of list Next Line In OCR Mode Press to move to the next line Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to move to the next line quickly When in Recall Jumps to bottom of current list or jumps to top of next list 10 Save In OCR Mode Only Press and hold for 2 seconds or more during OCR Playback to save the current OCR 11 Pause Play Toggle operation Used to pause or resume play during OCR Playback 12 Library Recall Press and Hold Recall for 2 seconds enters the OCR File recall menu Rotate Zoom Wheel to Navigate Select Exit amp Press find to go back to live mode 15 Setting Up the Smart Reader 1 Find a steady and level location such as a table or desk where you will be comfortable using Smart Reader Carry the Smart Reader only by the recessed handle on the backside of the unit for a secure grip DO NOT lif
18. e to pause OCR Playback e Press the Pause Play i again to resume OCR Playback 22 Turning LED lighting On Off toggle To turn the Smart Reader LED lighting On Off Press and hold Find for more than 5 seconds To reduce glare and improve OCR with glossy materials or in particularly bright environments ensure Light is OFF To improve OCR in Dark conditions ensure Light is ON Note The Smart Reader lights will default to OFF and must be turned on Table Mode During a normal OCR Scan your Smart Reader automatically attempts to read your document in a logical way However in some circumstances you may wish to override this method and read a document strictly from left to right By pressing and holding the Capture EM button on the Control Console for more than 5 seconds you will activate Table Mode Table Mode attempts to read a document in a strictly Left to Right format regardless of other formatting in your material This is ideal for reading Tables EXIT Save and Recall functions Your Smart Reader has the capability to save more than 3 000 OCR Scans amp Recall those previously scanned documents You can maintain your own personal library The details of these features are highlighted below Saving Options Please Note you cannot save the Live Image A default name will be assigned to your book with the first 6 words from the top of the page You can optionally save a personally recorded memo instead of the d
19. eader from power during this shut down sequence This may result in damage to your Smart Reader system if power is spontaneously removed If your Smart Reader system is corrupted or fails to start due to Power Loss during a shutdown please contact Technical Support and see Smart Reader Recovery Utility Page 28 26 Display Modes amp Operation with Attached Display This mode applies when a display device such as a monitor or television is connected to the base unit Either through HDMI or DVI port only In this mode you will have access to a visual menu for settings and configuration When you are using your Smart Reader with an attached television or monitor the Display Mode only features will be available for your use Live Preview Mode Figure 8 When the Smart Reader is powered on it will default to Preview mode In this mode the Monitor will display the full FOV Field of View of the camera centered in the display area Note that left and right of the display will be blacked out A PREVIEW prompt is displayed until the Capture E button is pressed The results of the capture will be viewable in one of 3 available TTS Display Modes Text to Speech TTS Display Modes Page Mode Page mode will display extracted text without any pictures and graphics The text will be reformatted to fit in full display size When the Word marker reaches the bottom of the display the document will be scrolled up automatic
20. efault name Simply connect the optional microphone to your Smart Reader and it will automatically prompt you to record a short message after you save a document An ALREADY SAVED prompt and announcement will occur if the Smart Reader detects that the current page has previously been saved To access the hotkey for quick navigation between pages while accessing a recalled Book you must press Pause Play Next Line or Previous Line Tap quickly to navigate on your current page or press and hold to skip through to the next or previous page Save Page The Save function can only be used during or at the end of Read back Press and Hold the Save e button which will pause TTS temporarily An EXIT Save PAGE Save BOOK prompt will appear When Save PAGE is selected a Saving prompt will appear and the Smart Reader will announce Document Page Title saved 23 Save Book The Save Book function allows you to save multiple related pages as a single document Book under a single Book name By selecting Save Book the Smart Reader will display a Saving prompt and announce that the title of the Book has been saved Next it will prompt Place next page and press Capture El or Find to exit After each additional page is captured saved the Smart Reader will announce Saving Page page then prompt Place next page and press CAPTURE BL or FIND to exit
21. enhanced Vision SME er g Ser User Manual Smart Reader User Manual Outline Congratulations on your purchase of the Smart Reader with OCR Optical Character Recognition from Enhanced Vision The Smart Reader is a fully integrated solution offering the advantage of a built in camera and OCR Smart Reader enables individuals with low vision to retain the joys of reading by listening along or viewing with an attached monitor in color enhanced high contrast positive or negative modes With easy to use buttons and dials you can enlarge or reduce the text in seconds change viewing options for easier visibility and much more Prior to using this system please carefully review and follow the instructions provided within this booklet Your Smart Reader is ready to use right out of the box By reviewing all Smart Reader 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 OCR accuracy convenient easy to use features and years of reliable service Thank you for choosing the Enhanced Vision Smart Reader 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 Manu
22. ess Mode apt ure OCR Speed Next Line Previous Line Pause Play See the following Page for Advanced Console Controls in Detail Control Console 14 ADVANCED CONTROL CONSOLE BUTTONS DEFINED Brightness When in live camera mode press Up Down to increase decrease brightness When in OCR mode press Brightness Up Down to move to the Next Previous word Press and hold Brightness Up Down to quickly advance between words Note Word navigation is only available when OCR is paused Zoom Wheel Turn clockwise counter clockwise to increase decrease the zoom level Zoom is Possible only while in OCR Mode In the menu or Recall mode turn clockwise counter clockwise to advance through the menu items or saved files Mode Can only be changed while in OCR Playback Mode with Display Press Mode Up Down to toggle through different color viewing modes Find Enter When used in combination with the Mode button this allows one to enter the Main Menu press Find and Mode Up When in the menu press Find to select a menu item To exit menu press Mode Up or Select Exit Please note that Menu can only be accessed in live mode OCR Capture Press to capture an image for OCR Press again to exit out of OCR and back to desktop live mode Volume Smart Reader has 3 independent volume controls Page 22 for more details While Reading Rotate to increase decrease volume in OCR mod
23. fects 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 Smart Reader 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 800 440 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 34 OTHER ENHANCED VISION PRODUCTS DaVinci ax Crystal clear picture and text to speech E psbble mini psbble mini enhance
24. fter motion has stopped You will notice that a different indicator tone is played if motion is detected this is normal Alternate the Smart Reader LED Camera Lamp ON or Off Making sure there is even ambient lighting which will assist in creating a better image The Smart Reader is taking a long time to process the document for Text to speech Cycle the Power On amp Off by pressing the Green Power button If the device is not responding to these button presses you can Press and Hold the power button for more than 5 seconds to force a shutdown Do not physically remove from power during this period of time Replacement LED lamps Your Smart Reader comes equipped with a LED lamp 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 Smart Reader up to date visit our software support page at http www enhancedvision com support software htm l 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 32 Smart Reader Specifications Product Measurements Height 9 5 inches or 24 13cm Width 9 inches or 22 86cm Length 4 5 inches or 11 43cm Weight 4 5lbs or 2 05kg Power Supply Input voltage current 120 240 VAC 0 3 0 5A nomi
25. ge any of the 28 color mode combinations please follow the instructions on page 30 29 Color Modes selection Changing Favorite Color Modes The Smart Reader provides 28 selectable Color Select Modes and allows selecting up to 6 favorites for use The following directions can be used to change the favorite color modes on your Smart Reader Color Mode Selection 1 Press Find and Mode Up E located on the Control Console of the Smart Reader to enter the Menu 2 Turn the Zoom Wheel clockwise until Color Mode Selection is highlighted 3 Press the Find button to select the Color Mode Selection sub menu 4 Turn the Zoom Wheel until the desired Color Select Mode is highlighted 5 Press the Find button to select or deselect the highlighted color mode RED BLACK 6 When 6 Color Combinations have been selected no other color combinations can be chosen To choose another Color Combination deselect one of the 6 Color Combinations previously selected E w amp E ce 30 Tips amp Tricks Improving OCR Accuracy To improve the accuracy of your Smart Reader ensure that whenever you begin a document capture the lighting in the room is evenly distributed over your target document Avoid The Handheld Hotspots Magnifier Flatten out books especially if it has a large feat dg ng on the low vision eye condition and the desired purpose for spine or other materi
26. ghing less than 3 pounds Battery operated up to 4 hours 28 custom color select modes Magnification 2 4X to 30X based on 17 screen C Acrobat HD Ultra ACROBAT HD LCD is a complete system featuring a 3 in 1 Sony HD camera with a 22 24 or 27 high resolution HD LCD producing maximum picture detail acrepat HD for clear vivid color display The adjustable arm tilting ultra screen and rotating capability allows the camera to be positioned at any angle for optimal viewing A built in handle allows for easy transport Magnification 1 8X to 70 9X C Amigo HD Amigo HD is a truly portable desktop magnifier Optimal viewing is achieved with a tilting 7 inch viewing screen Amigo HD provides 1 4x to 14x digital magnification and the lightest weight in its class Amigo HD has an integrated battery and can be taken anywhere Magnification 1 4x 14x C With extended zoom up to 25x 37 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 969827 0 Fax 49 0 6078 969827 33 www enhancedvision com Technical Support Main Toll Free 800 440 9476 ext 3 Local Phone 714 465 3400 ext 3 E mail evsupport enhancedvision com NOTES 38 enhanced vision The Smart Reader is a high performance desktop reader featuring text to speech OCR Smart Reader will read any p
27. gs See Page 19 e Set your Clock Change OCR modes Turn on Auto Language Change Visual Features and more Color Mode Selection See Page 24 amp 25 e Customize your Enhanced Color options while in OCR viewable with a connected display Product Information See Page 15 e Contains your Smart Readers Serial Number Software Version and Language Group Primary Language Menu asd Setting the Primary Language English by default 1 English American The primary language that is set will be the main language for the Smart Reader The Menu text and prompts that will be displayed on the Smart Reader will be in the language that is selected in this menu 1 Press Find and Mode Up E located on the Smart Reader Control Console to enter the Menu 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 language Press the Find button to select that option A black box next to that option indicates that the option is ON 18 OCR Settings Menu Set Clock Configure the current Time and Date Progress Bar Display Mode Only Enables Disables the visibility of a progress bar when the Smart Reader is processing a document to Text To Speech Page Mode Display Mode Only Page 22 When this feature is enabled The OCR Playback will be disp
28. layed to fit the full display size Text Size and Color Mode can be adjusted The display will automatically adjust for formatting changes you make Line Mode Display Mode Only Page 23 When enabled the OCR Playback will be displayed a single line at a time The display will automatically adjust for formatting changes made by the user Word Mode Display Mode Only Page 23 When enabled the OCR Playback will be displayed a single word at a time in the middle of the screen with no Word marker This mode maximizes text size for readability Voice Prompt When enabled a voice will announce Menu items as they are highlighted Voice Prompt s language is the same as the Primary language and Male Female selection the same as TTS Voice Prompt volume is the same as the TTS volume Please note that Voice Prompts cannot be disabled in Headless mode Male Voice Female Voice Set the Smart Reader to read aloud or prompt in a Male or Female Voice Fonts Display Mode Only Allows you choose the OCR Playback Font Type Serif Sans Serif or Mono space Line Spacing Display Mode Only Allows you to set the text Line Spacing during OCR Playback 1 00 1 25 1 50 1 75 or 2 00 1 00 is most condensed amp 2 00 is least condensed 19 Setting the Clock Time Date The Smart Reader remembers thecurrenttime amp date once it is set To set the current time date 1 Enter the Menu by pressing the Find and Mode Up
29. le In OCR Mode m hs Brightness amp 5 li gt Pause Play Mode o h d OCR Speed 5 Volume O gt Q OCR Capture 12 SIMPLE CONTROL CONSOLE BUTTONS DEFINED OCR Capture Press to capture an image for OCR Press again to exit out of OCR and back to desktop live mode This allows you to Start and Stop the OCR Readback Zoom Wheel Turn clockwise counter clockwise to increase decrease the zoom level Zoom is Possible only while in OCR Readback Mode with connected Display Brightness amp Pause Play This control is used to adjust brightness and Pause Play in OCR Readback Brightness When in live camera mode press Up Down to increase decrease brightness An indicator bar will appear in the upper right hand corner showing your current brightness level Pause Play When in OCR Readback mode Pressing Up Down on the control will Play or Pause the OCR Readback Mode Can only be changed while in OCR Readback Mode with connected Display Press Mode Up Down to toggle through different color viewing modes Volume WhileReading Rotate to increase decrease volume in OCR mode to change reading volume Volume Controls are covered in greater detail on page 22 OCR Speed When in OCR mode rotate to increase decrease OCR Playback speed Speed 1 10 only during OCR Readback 13 Smart Reader Advanced Control Console Zoom While In OCR Mode Brightn
30. nal Output voltage 19 VDC Frequency 50 OR 60 Hz Power usage 30W Equipment Classification IEC 601 1 e Type of Protection Class 1 e Degree of Protection Type B e Mode of Operation Continuous e Operating temperature range 0 40 C 32 104 F e Storage transport temperature range 0 60 C 32 140 F Warranty 2 Years Product specifications subject to change without notice OCR Storage Capacity eThe file size of an OCR scan varies based on text density 3 000 full page scans at minimum can be stored on Smart Reader 33 WARRANTY STATEMENT amp CONTACT INFORMATION Warranty Statement Enhanced Vision Smart Reader Warranty Policy Enhanced Vision products are designed to give you the highest quality image convenient features ease of use and reliable service The Smart Reader has been inspected and tested prior to shipping Enhanced Vision warrants the Smart Reader against defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two 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 De
31. nt ence eee eee ee eeeens 33 Warranty Statement amp Contact information cc cece cence nce c ence nc reco 34 SAFETY AND CARE To ensure your safety and obtain the most benefit from the Smart Reader please review these safety precautions carefully The Smart Reader is designed to enlarge and enhance text 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 Smart Reader 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 Smart Reader for a patient s individual condition Precautions for Use e Follow all warnings cautions and instructions marked on the product e Use the Smart Reader on a stable level surface such as a solid desk or table according to its intended design specifications e Avoid placing the Smart Reader on an unstable table cart or stand It may fall causing serious damage to the unit or bodily injury e Use the Smart Reader indoors only it should NOT be exposed to extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity Do not place the Smart Reader 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 lea
32. o increase decrease the System Menu Volume simply turn the Volume Wheel Left EDGE of Console while you are in the system menu Note System Menus Tic Toc sounds and OCR mode volume levels are independent from each other Product Information This submenu contains the software version number and your language group Product Information 20 Using Smart Reader OCR Text To Speech Mode To open the Camera Arm simply press the Camera Arm Release button Page 7 Item 5 the arm will stop automatically in the correct position do not force the arm into position under any circumstance Stand Alone Reader Operation without Display e On power up if no Monitor is detected the Smart Reader will default to this mode The only user input to the device is the Smart Reader Control Console After scanning a book or document with Capture 0 OCR results are played back as speech through the front speakers in the base of the unit e You can plug in Headphones which will automatically mute the speakers Speech volume can be controlled using the Volume Up Down Wheel on the Control Console while in OCR read back mode Using the OCR Smart Reader provides you with the ability to scan a document placed underneath the camera and read it aloud OCR Text to Speech is only available when the Smart Reader Control Console is plugged in When you are ready to use your OCR for the first time follow the steps below 1 Place the document under the Sma
33. optimum viewing for people with certain visual conditions by offering a range of choices in both text and background colors Press Mode Up Down z on the Control Console while in OCR Readback mode to toggle between Enhanced Positive Enhanced Negative and up to 6 of your favorite color select modes Each push will allow you to cycle through all seven viewing modes The 6 favorite color select modes can be modified to any of the 28 color select options by following the instructions provided on page 30 VIEWING MODES Live Mode Only with Monitor attached This mode gives a color representation of the image and a preview for targeting material The material can be placed at 90 180 or 270 degree angles for OCR Readback Try different configurations for an ideal scan Please note only text that is visible in the preview screen will be scanned Enhanced Positive Image This mode provides a white background with black text It increases the contrast to offer crisp text images for reading Enhanced Negative Image This mode provides a black background with white text It increases the contrast to offer crisp text images for reading Color Select 1 6 In factory default for example the most commonly used background text colors have been pre selected You are allowed to select up to 6 combinations of your choosing Please Note Enhanced Vision has 3 combinations pre set to start You are free to change these options at your convenience To chan
34. own to the right The OCR button configuration changes to a more basic format that still provides you with all of the essential features that you will need to begin a document scan If you are excited to begin reading right away simply place the Control Cover on the Smart Reader Console and press the button in the center of the dial to start and press it again to exit A more complete summary of this configuration is shown on pages 12 13 of this user manual Configurable amp Advanced options are not available while using the simplified control scheme When you review this manual and you see any features that you would like to change you must enable advanced mode Advanced Control Scheme The Smart Reader has a lot to offer when it comes to customization which is covered in the rest of this manual If you have used the Simple Control Console and are comfortable with it you may start by trying out some of the advanced features that are available If you see a feature that you would like to use remove the Control Console Cover see the Advanced Controls Enabled figure This enables features such as saving font adjustment line navigation and much more For Details on these features please refer to their respective pages and how they are used For more information on the Advanced Console please see pages 14 15 Simple Controls Enabled Advanced Controls Enabled 11 Smart Reader Simple Control Console Zoom Whi
35. rinted text aloud with just the push of a button Listen or Read along with a connected Display For more information please visit www enhancedvision com 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 969827 0 DE Office Fax 49 0 6078 969827 33 DE Office Part MAN 1600 00 Rev X3 April 2015 Copyright 2014 by Enhanced Vision All rights reserved Product specifications subject to change without prior notice 5
36. rt Reader camera At first you may find it easier to position your materials when Smart Reader is hooked to a monitor display you can use the base of the Smart Reader as a guide Smart Reader supports multiple orientations for documents when they are scanned as long as it is viewable under the Camera Arm 2 Press the Capture E button on the Control Console a You will hear a series of system tones while Smart Reader prepares to take a picture b This will take a snapshot of the document and process it for OCR 3 After the Smart Reader has completed the processing step it will begin to read the document aloud You will be able to make various adjustments to your OCR Read back features including Volume Color Mode Reading Speed and more 4 To exit OCR Text to speech Mode press the Capture E button on the Smart Reader Control Console 5 This will return you to live camera mode and you are now ready to scan another document 6 Now that you have completed your first scan you may want to change some of your settings See Next Page 21 Smart Reader Settings amp Features Adjusting Volume for Smart Reader OCR Playback Menus amp Tic Toc Bong There are 3 independent volume controls on your Smart Reader The Smart Reader provides up to 10 volume levels for each of the following options e Turn the Volume Up Down Wheel on the left EDGE of the Control Console to increase or decrease the volume while in OCR Readback Mode to
37. st once per week clean the Smart Reader with a soft dry cloth or an electrostatic dusting cloth DO NOT use liquid cleaners on its plastic surfaces No additional methods of sterilization or cleaning are recommended or required e Do not use the Smart Reader near flammable materials or liquids 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 Smart Reader e Placement of equipment The Smart Reader should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment Additional Electrical Safety Precautions e The power supply cord is a disconnect device for electrical equipment The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible e 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 e Do not use the Smart Reader in near or around water The Smart Reader is not designed to offer protection against contact with liquids of any kind e Use only the power supply provided with your Smart Reader Using unauthorized power supplies may cause serious damage to Smart Reader s electronic components e Using any other power supply than the one provided by
38. sure that your Smart Reader is completely OFF before cleaning e Clean the Smart Reader with a soft dry cloth or an electrostatic dusting cloth DO NOT use liquid cleaners on its plastic surfaces e The protective glass covering the camera can be cleaned as needed with the lens cloth provided within the packaging of the Smart Reader Figure 3 Susceptibility to Interference There may be temporary degradation of the image when the Smart Reader 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 Smart Reader is a stana alone OCR system that can read back anad display an enlarged image in capture mode by connecting to a monitor or a large TV Smart Reader And Accessories For More information about your control console please refer to pages 10 15 of this manual Smart Reader Packaging amp Accessories Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the items included with your Smart Reader 1 Green Power button 2 Speaker x2 3 3 5mm jack for Headphones 4 Camera Arm 5 Camera Arm Release Button 6 Smart Reader 12V power supply This item is not provided with Smart Reader with 13 inch Monitor bundle 7 Smart Reader Power Cord power cord style m
39. t the Smart Reader unit by the camera arm Gently place it on the table or desk see Figure 4 2 Connect the Control Console cord to the any one of the four USB ports on the back of your Smart Reader See Figure 7 page 17 3 Connect the power cord to the power supply See Figure 5 Connect the power cord to an available electrical outlet See Figure 6 Connect the other end of the power supply to the Smart Reader where it is labeled 12VDC See Figure 1 Page 5 To offer additional protection during an electrical storm a surge protector may also be used and is recommended Figure 4 4 To turn the Smart Reader on press the Green Power Button once An image should appear on your monitor If Connected and enter into Live Preview or Smart Reader will declare Ready when in Headless Mode 5 IMPORTANT To maximize the life of your Smart Reader always allow Smart Reader to do a complete Shutdown before removing from wall power This process should take 10 seconds after pressing the Green Power button to Shut Smart Reader Off Figure 5 Smart Reader Rear Panel Es f Vy Power Network USB HDMI DVI Figure 6 Connection Port Ports Connector Connector 16 Using Smart Reader for the First Time The Smart Reader product is an OCR that can function in Stand alone Reader mode without display or Reader with a connected display The unit consists of the OCR Base and USB camera structure that can
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