Merlin HD User Manual
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1. 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 Contact Information 35 36 WARRANTY STATEMENT Enhanced Vision Merlin HD Video Magnifier Warranty Policy Enhanced Vision products are designed to give you the highest quality image convenient features ease of use and reliable service Merlin HD has been inspected and tested prior to shipping Our company stands behind the quality materials components and workmanship of the Merlin HD video magnifier For these reasons we are pleased to offer two warranty options These options are available when the purchaser completes the warranty registration form Three year warranty for the Merlin HD base and the monitor This option can be selected on the warranty registration form by the agencies states groups multi users product demonstration sites and the individual purchasers Enhanced Vision warrants Merlin HD against defects in materials 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 Lifetime warranty for the Merlin H2. Step 3b amp Step 5 Step 5 Using the procedure outlined on pages 14 15 the following 28 color combinations can be programmed into any of the 5 color select programs based on your personal preferences Color Mode Background Color Text Color Notes 1 Black Yellow reen ellow Default Color Select 1 21 Yellow Black Green 2 Black Yellow Default Color Select 3 3 Black _ Red 4 5 6 7 Green 8 White Red 9 10 11 12 Yelow Red 13 14 15 16 Yelow Black Default Color Select 2 17 Red Black o 18 19 20 21 22 Read Whte 23 24 25 Red _ Yelow Yelow Green __ _ Blue Yellow _ lt Using Merlin HD Color Select 18 CHANGING MAGNIFICATION enhanced sn MODE SIZE POWER marlin o re BRIGHTNESS Figure 1 You can increase or decrease the size of the image by using the SIZE dial at the center of the control panel see Figure 7 There are sixteen levels of magnification available on Merlin HD P4210 e To increase the size of the image turn the dial clockwise or to the right e To decrease the size of the image turn the dial counterclockwise or to Figure 2 the left The size you selected will be displayed in the upper left corner of your monitor see Figure 2 Changing Magpnification CHANGING BRIGHTNESS merlin Ho BRIGHTNESS Figure 1 You can increase or decrease the bri
3. 5x C 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 mall labels price tags menus and so much more 3 0 LCD screen Freeze frame and image capture 28 available viewing modes Magnification 2X to 10X CE Other Products from Enhanced Vision OTHER PRODUCTS FROM ENHANCED VISION Davinci Ha Crystal clear picture and 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 C 4 Amigo Amigo is a truly portable desktop magnifier Optimal viewing is achieved with a tilting 6 5 inch viewing screen Amigo provides 3 5 to 14x digital magnifica tion and the lightest weight in its class Amigo is battery operated and can be taken anywhere Cf 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
4. In factory default this mode provides a black background with green text To change this mode to any of the 28 available follow the instructions on page 15 17 Color Select 3 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 15 17 Color Select 4 In factory default this mode is turned off Follow the instructions on page15 17 to turn this color mode on Color Select 5 In factory default this mode is turned off Follow the instructions on page 15 17 to turn this color mode on Changing Viewing Modes USING MERLIN HD COLOR SELECT Merlin HD was designed to provide optimum viewing for people with certain visual conditions by offering an extended range of choices in both text and background colors Merlin HD offers 28 combination of text and background colors called color select modes The Merlin HD offers the following e 28 text background color combinations see page 16 e 3 factory preset color select modes see page 13 e 2 additional user color select modes Both the preset and user color select modes can be independently programmed to your preferences using the procedure listed below How to Program a Color Select Mode enhanced merlin Ho vision MODE SIZE POWER l B a BRIGHTNESS With Merlin HD turned ON place a piece of reading material on the X Y table so that it appears on your monitor at a ma
5. Merlin HD CHANGING VIEWING MODES enhance json en MODE size POWER o merlin Ho BRIGHTNESS You can choose a viewing option by pressing the MODE button on the control panel Each press will cycle through all 7 viewing options These available options are e Full Color Image e Black and White Image Crisp Clear e Enhanced Positive Image Text Images e Enhanced Negative Image Enhanced Positive e Color Select 1 e Color Select 2 Crisp rental e Color Select 3 Text Images e Color Select 4 Off by default enn AANE e Color Select 5 Off by default Full Color Image This mode is used most often because it gives you a true color representation of the image that is being magnified When Merlin HD is first turned on it displays the image in full color Black and White Image Based on preference you can choose the black and white mode Changing Viewing Modes 13 14 Enhanced Positive Image This mode provides a white background with black text This mode increases the contrast to offer crisp text images for reading Enhanced Negative Image This mode provides a black background with white text This mode increases the contrast to offer crisp text images for reading Color Select 1 In factory default this mode provides a blue background with yellow 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 15 17 Color Select 2
6. Merlin HD Power Supply see Figure 2 and items 12 amp 13 on page 9 Figure 2 3 Connect the long end of the Y power cord to the monitor power input on the rear of the Merlin HD as shown see Figure 3 Figure 3 4 Connect the power lead from the Merlin HD Power Supply to the power input labeled DC IN 5V on the rear of the unit as shown see Figure 4 Finally connect the AC power plug to an available wall outlet or surge protector Setting Up Merlin HD 11 12 TURNING ON MERLIN HD enhanced MODE size POWER merlin ko BRIGHTNESS Merlin HD Power Button The Power button on your Merlin HD is located on the far right of the control panel item 1 above e Press the Power button Notice the green light will illuminate on the Control Panel indicating the power is ON item 2 above e The screen should automatically come on in a few seconds If the green light does not illuminate or if an image does not appear on the LCD monitor please check the power supply connections review steps 2 4 on page 11 for details Unit turns ON by default upon plugging it in the AC mains NOTE If your Merlin HD is plugged into a power strip surge protector make sure the power switch is turned on before attempting to turn on Merlin HD 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 HD Turning on
7. feature DaVinci will read any printed text aloud with the push of a button Magnification 24 LCD 2x minimum to 80x maximum C Other Products from Enhanced Vision 33 Acrobat HD ACROBAT HD LCD is a complete system featuring a 3 in 1 Sony HD camera witha 22 24 or 27 high resolution HD LCD producing maximum picture detail for clear vivid color display The adjustable arm tilting 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 7x to 95x CE Merlin elite See and hear the difference Merlin elite provides crystal clear pictures and text to speech Read any printed text aloud Merlin elite is a high performance desktop video mag with the push of a button nifier 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 display ing more text on the screen Naa T aa T T T 3 a 3 T T 3T T3T T T3 fTff S _ awa an ka Magnification 2 4x 70x CE 34 Other Products from Enhanced Vision 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
8. the right to maximum protection and service of the product warranty If no selection is made on the warranty form or payment is missing the individual purchaser will default to the three year warranty The lifetime warranty is non transferable and does not apply to groups multi users companies or agencies It has been designed for end consumer individual purchaser Agencies states group homes classrooms and demo site units will receive Enhanced Vision standard 5 year product warranty detailed above Enhanced Vision also reserves the right to repair or replace any purchasers Merlin HD with a similar or better product Warranty Statement In the case that the end consumer original individual resells the Merlin HD within a 5 year time period from original purchase date and the product is resold by a recognized manufacturer representative the Merlin HD warranty will default to the balance of what remains of the standard 5 year warranty from original purchase date The lifetime warranty would be void Consider the example below After one year Mary Smith s vision deteriorates past using the Merlin HD to assist her She resells the Merlin HD to a recognized Enhanced Vision manufacturer representative and he she then sells the Merlin HD to Anne Clark Anne Clark will receive a four year warranty with the Merlin HD the amount left on a standard three year warranty Anne will need to complete and submit a warranty registration form marking
9. D base at a one time cost of 299 00 LCD Monitor is not covered under this option Individual purchaser only This option can be selected on the warranty registration form and it is only available to the individual purchaser Enhanced Vision warrants Merlin HD base against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for the lifetime of the individual purchaser Enhanced Vision at its option will at no charge either repair the product or replace it during the warranty period The LCD Monitor is not covered by the lifetime warranty and it is covered for 5 years only The lifetime warranty is non transferable and only valid for an individual purchaser The lifetime warranty is not available for International Customers On the warranty card the purchaser will be asked to select between the three year no cost or lifetime warranty for a one time fee of 299 00 If lifetime coverage is elected a 299 00 check made payable to Enhanced Vision will need to be included with the warranty form The lifetime product warranty is only valid if the product is registered within 30 days of purchase and a 299 00 check made payable to Enhanced Vision is included with the warranty registration form If this form has not been provided please request one from the local Enhanced Vision representative or call us at 800 440 9476 Restrictions All product purchases need to be registered with Enhanced Vision Registering Merlin HD confirms
10. ND WRITING Reading with Merlin HD New users of video magnifier systems have a tendency to over magnity 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 HD Beginners should start at smaller magnification sizes and then increase magnification as they become more comfortable using Merlin HD 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 a 26 Using Optional HD Pack If a HD Pack is purchased the Merlin HD is able to display and adjust Line Markers and Window Markers and or turn the Autofocus on or o
11. cts to Enhanced Vision for repair Enhanced Vision is responsible and shall pay for return shipment of repaired products back to purchaser Enhanced Vision reserves the right to use reconditioned and or serviceable used parts for warranty repairs Anyone using this product knowingly assumes certain risks due to the need to utilize vision enhancement devices Thank you for making Enhanced Vision and Merlin HD your choice for better vision Warranty Statement 3 NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES enhanced Vision The Merlin HD video magnifier is designed to enlarge and enhance images to improve the lives of people who have low vision The extent to which Merlin HD can improve the ability to see images and text depends on a person s individual condition and level of visual impairment Merlin HD is not designed to restore vision correct eye conditions or halt degenerative vision loss An eyecare professional can best determine the suitability of Merlin HD for a patient s specific condition 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 0504 00 X3 1 December 2013 Copyright 2009 by Enhanced Vision All rights reserved Product specifications subject to change without prior notice
12. e when writing on a document underneath the camera the camera may focus on your hand rather than on what is on the document Place the document on the table then turn the Auto Focus Off by pressing the LOCK button the HD Pack to lock the focus onto the document and begin to write Using Optional HD Pack 27 28 TROUBLESHOOTING 1 No Power to Merlin HD Push the Power button on Merlin HD s control panel A light next to the Power button should illuminate indicating the power is turned on Make sure the power supply cord is completely plugged into the AC 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 5V IN jack on the back of the viewing stand base Check the power strip surge protector s on off switch and circuit breaker if Merlin HD is plugged into one Blurred or Out of Focus Image Clean the protective glass covering the camera with the non abrasive lens cleaning cloth provided with your Merlin HD Clean the monitor screen with a non abrasive cloth sprayed with a glass cleaning solution Turn the Auto Focus ON or OFF to adjust the specific type of focus needed Please see page 27 for more details 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 Troubleshooting X Y Table Does Not Move Smoothly e Make sure the lockin
13. enhanced Vision Merlin HD With Merlin you can 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 enhanced MODE SIZE POWER merlin Ho User Manual Congratulations on your purchase of Merlin HD from Enhanced Vision Merlin HD is a full color auto focus video magnifier system designed to enhance the lifestyle of the visually impaired With the LCD monitor s adjustable arm Merlin HD can provide the user with the ultimate flexibility in the position of the screen Merlin HD 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 HD also includes 3 different preset color combinations for both text and background to provide improved viewing when reading An additional 25 color combinations are available and can be programmed With easy to use buttons that are also distinguishable by touch you can enlarge or reduce the image in seconds change viewing modes for easier visibility and establish preset buttons to your favorite viewing image sizes Please read this booklet and familiarize yourself with Merlin HD s features and operation before using this system Your Merlin HD is ready to use right out of the box By reviewing all Merlin HD features and controls before use and fol
14. erlin HD 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 HD 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 HD in near or around water The Merlin HD is not designed to offer protection against contact with liquids of any kind Use only the power supply provided with your Merlin HD Using unauthorized power supplies may cause serious damage to Merlin HD s electronic components Using any other power supply than the one provided by Enhanced Vision for the Merlin HD will void the warranty 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 HD do not make any other type of connections to the input jacks other than those indicated in the pho
15. ff Installing the HD Pack e Plug the coiled cable into the HD Pack and the other end into back of the Merlin HD labeled HD Pack Using the HD Pack Line Marker e The Line Marker option can help guide you when reading a line of text on a document by providing horizontal lines e Press the button labeled LINES once to turn the Horizontal Line markers on e Pressing the button labeled LINES again will turn the Vertical Line markers on e Pressing the button again will turn the Line Markers off Window Markers e The Window Marker option can help guide you when reading a paragraph of text on a document by blocking a portion of the screen e Press the button labeled WINDOW once to turn the Horizontal Window Markers on e Pressing the button again will turn the Window Markers off Using Optional HD Pack Using Optional HD Pack Adjusting Markers e To adjust the line Horizontal Markers downwards or the Vertical Markers to the right turn the knob on the HD Pack labeled POSITION clockwise e To adjust the line Horizontal Markers upwards or the Vertical Markers to the left turn the knob on the HD Pack labeled POSITION counter clockwise e To increase the distance between the markers turn the knob labeled WIDTH counter clockwise To decrease turn the dial clockwise Turning the Auto Focus On or Off e The Merlin HD is set to auto focus by default In certain situations the auto focus may need to be disabled temporarily For Exampl
16. g lever is positioned completely to the left X Y Table Does Not Stay in Locked Position e Make sure the locking lever is all the way to the right and that the handle pops up into the locking slot Replacement LED lamps Your Merlin HD 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 Troubleshooting 29 30 SPECIFICATIONS General LCD 20 22 or 24 Dimensions 24 H maximum x 20 W x 20 D 61cm x 51cm x 51cm Operating temperature range 50 104 F 10 40 C Storage temperature range 32 122 F 0 50 C Monitor Common to 22 amp 24 models Resolution 1600 x 900 20 Model Resolution 1680 x 1050 22 model Resolution 1920 x 1080 24 model Response Rate 5 milliseconds 20 22 amp 24 monitor Contrast Ratio gt 1000 1 20 22 amp 24 models Color Depth Over 16 million Colors Controls Light Switch On Off Brightness Magnification Mode Power Camera Resolution SMPTE 296M 2001 HD720P60 Magnification 20 LCD 2 4x minimum to 49 2x maximum Zoom range for 20 monitor is based on a 16 9 aspect ratio 22 LCD 3 2x minimum to 64 7x maximum Zoom range for 22 monitor is based on a 16 10 aspect ratio 24 LCD 2 8x min
17. ghtness of the image by using the brightness lever located underneath the right bottom of the control panel see Figure 7 The Merlin HD will show the most natural image quality when brightness is set in the middle in normal color mode e Oo increase the brightness slide the lever to the right e o decrease the brightness slide the lever to the left An on screen display will show the level of brightness Note You can also increase or decrease the LED lighting brightness setting for your specific needs See page 22 Changing Brightness 19 20 LIGHT SWITCH ON OFF merlin Ho BRIGHTNESS Figure 1 Your Merlin HD as a built in LED lighting system for illuminating your reading material When magnified images are displayed on your monitor the built in lighting system assists in providing a bright and clear image with true to life colors ideal for most applications From factory default the LED lighting system will come on automatically when you turn on the power for your Merlin HD However depending on ambient lighting conditions within the room i e bright sunlight it may be helpful to turn the built in lighting OFF in order to provide the clearest possible image This may help reduce glare when viewing certain glossy or reflective images such as color photos or magazines e To turn the light OFF move the rocker switch to the left The rocker switch is located underneath the lower left hand side of
18. gnification size that is comfortable for viewing Follow these steps to program any of the 5 color select modes Step 1 Press and hold the MODE button approximately 5 seconds until the words SYSTEM CONFIGURATION appear on your LCD monttor Using Merlin HD Color Select 15 Step 1 16 Step 2 Rotate the SIZE dial to scroll through the available menu options Choose COLOR MODE SELECTION see the photo at right and press the MODE button again Step 3 Rotate the SIZE dial to choose the Color Select number 1 5 you wish to program Press the MODE button and choose one of the following options a Rotate the SIZE dial to cycle through the color combination of your choice 1 14 To access color combinations 15 28 press the MODE button first before rotating the SIZE dial again Please refer to the list on next page b OR if you want to turn OFF the current COLOR SELECT 1 5 option select OFF by turning the SIZE dial clockwise If no change is desired select PREVIOUS MENU by turning the SIZE dial counter clockwise otep 4 Press and hold the MODE button 5 seconds to register the color combination you ve programmed into the Color Select Step 5 When youre finished rotate the SIZE dial all the way counter clockwise to PREVIOUS MENU and press the MODE button Press MODE again when EXIT appears to finishing programming Using Merlin HD Color Select COLOR MODE SELECTION Step 2 PREVIOUS MENU
19. imum to 57 8x maximum Zoom range for 24 monitor is based on a 16 9 aspect ratio Zoom Ranges subject to change Specifications Power Supply 110V 240 VAC 50 60HZ OVDC 4 0A Equipment Classification IEC 601 1 Type of Protection Class 1 Degree of Protection Type B Mode of Operation Continuous Color Modes 4 Default Modes True Color Black amp White Enhanced Positive Enhanced Negative 5 Color Select Modes 3 Default Modes Yellow on Blue Black on Yellow Yellow on Black 2 Programmable Modes Up to 28 Color Select Mode Combinations are available XY Table XY table size 16 406 mm x 16 1 4 413 mm 3 8 retaining edge Working space height 7 3 8 18 7mm Table height clearance 1 3 8 85mm Video output Resolution on LCD SMPTE 296M 2001 HD 720P60 Accessories Power Supply amp Y Power Cord Owner s Manual amp Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Warranty 3 Years Parts and Labor Specifications 31 OTHER PRODUCTS FROM ENHANCED VISION Easily read i labels Menus fa Prescriptions so much more EB with this ultra 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 to 13
20. ion 32 34 Contact Information a 35 Warranty Statement 222200 ccc cee eee 36 37 Table of Contents SAFETY AND CARE To obtain the most benefit from your Merlin HD please read these safety precautions very carefully Merlin HD is designed to enlarge and enhance images in order to offer improvement in the quality of life for people with visual impairment The extent to which Merlin HD can improve the ability to see images depends on a person s individual condition and level of visual impairment Merlin HD 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 Merlin HD for a patient s individual condition Precautions for Use e Follow all warnings cautions and instructions marked on the product e Use the Merlin HD on a stable level surface such as a solid desk or table according to its intended design specifications e Avoid placing the Merlin HD 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 HD indoors only it should NOT be exposed to extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity Do not place the Merlin HD 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 M
21. k in Compliance Warnings 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 HD Placement of equipment The Merlin HD should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment Safety and Care MERLIN HD AT AGLANCE Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the components of your Merlin HD EO O TA Se eS S a a a N gt a Oo Merlin HD LCD Monitor Light ON OFF Switch Viewing Mode button Size Magnification dial Merlin HD power button LCD Brightness Control Lever X Y table locking lever X Y table Recessed handles for carrying Merlin HD LCD monitor arm Merlin HD 5V power supply 13 Merlin HD Base amp LCD Monitor Y Power Cord style of power cord may vary based upon country Optional Accessories 14 HD Pack Merlin HD at a Glance 9 Merlin fio 10 Merlin HD at a Glance The Merlin HD is _ 1 Find a steady and level location casting nay na such as a table or desk where you exible CCTV all will be comfortable using Merlin HD and adjust the screer Carry the Merlin HD only by the two O a 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 UGNT Figure 1 2 Connect the short end of the Y power cord to the
22. lowing 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 HD 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 following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation betwee
23. n Spanish Japanese Swedish Danish Norwegian Finnish Polish and Dutch Product Information The PRODUCT INFORMATION menu item when selected will display the unit configuration and the unit Serial Number System Configuration Menu 23 24 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 merlin Ho Reading With the X Y Table 1 With the X Y table unlocked place a book newspaper etc on the table 2 Use the magnification 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 X Y Table TIPS FOR READING A
24. n 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 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 a 5 8 Merlin HD at a Glance 222 0 0a 9 10 Setting Up Merlin HD 0 cece eee 11 Turning on Merlin HD 0 cc eee eee 12 Changing Viewing Modes 0 00 ee eee 13 14 Using Merlin HD Color Select 15 17 Changing Magnification cc cece eee ees 18 Changing Brightness a 19 Light Switch On Off 0 0 20 System Configuration Menu 0 21 23 Using X Y Table 22222 0 eee 24 Tips for Reading and Writing 005 25 Using Optional HD Pack 0 0000 26 27 Troubleshooting a 28 29 Specifications 2 0 ccs 30 31 Other Products from Enhanced Vis
25. the box that she is a converted original owner and provide the serial number for the product The 3 year and optional Lifetime product warranty does not cover the following 1 Defects or damage from misuse use in other than suggested manner accident or neglect 2 Defects or damage from improper operation maintenance installation adjustment alterations or modification 3 Defects from spills of food or liquid 4 All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use 5 Damage due to operating Merlin HD with equipment not supplied by Enhanced Vision 6 Light bulbs that are not covered under warranty 7 The Merlin HD monitor is not included in the lifetime warranty and it is covered for three years THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES ACCOMPANYING THIS PRODUCT Service Process We don t expect that you will need to have repairs on the Merlin HD but if you do you will need to send the unit to our warranty service center lf warranty service is required please call Enhanced Vision between 8 a m 5 p m PST for a return authorization number Warranty repairs are not accepted without a return authorization number You may wish to keep your original packaging in case warranty service is required Proof of purchase must be provided bearing date of purchase in order to receive warranty service Purchaser is responsible and shall pay for shipment of produ
26. the LCD monitor faceplate see Figure 1 e To turn the light ON default setting move the rocker switch to the right The rocker switch is located underneath the lower left hand side of the LCD monitor faceplate see Figure 1 Light Switch On Off SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU To enter the Merlin HD System Configuration Menu Press and hold the MODE button approximately 5 seconds until the words SYSTEM CONFIGURATION appears on your LCD monitor Rotate the Size dial clockwise counter clockwise to navigate through the Merlin HD menu items Press the Mode button once to select a menu item or to turn a setting ON or OFF Items that are ON are indicated by a filled box SCREEN MESSAGES s Items that are OFF are indicated by an empty box SCREEN MESSAGES o SCREEN MESSAGES Toggle the On Screen Display Messages On Off BLACK 8 WHITE Toggle the Black 4 White video mode On Off NOT available for Black amp White Merlin units COLOR MODE SELECTION Toggle all Color Select video modes on off COLOR MODE SELECTION Enters a sub menu to configure up to 5 color select modes note this option is NOT present for non color select enabled units System Configuration Menu 21 22 ZOOM RANGE 1 Default 2 8x to 24 8x on 24 monitor 3 2x to 27 x on 22 monitor 2 4x to 20 1x on 20 Monitor All Steps are optical zoom Recommended option for best image quality ZOOM RANGE 2 2 8x to 5 7 8x on 24 monitor 3 2x to 64 7
27. tos below KEA Specified Input Connections Only Safety and Care Additional Mechanical Safety Precautions Your Merlin HD contains moving parts Please use caution when moving the X Y table adjusting the LCD monitor arm or when transporting the Merlin HD to avoid possible injury to hands and fingers LG R 6 Tern Safety and Care To Move Merlin HD to Another Location If you are repositioning Merlin HD 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 HD Always turn the power OFF for the Merlin HD and the monitor when the system is not in use Always turn the power OFF before cleaning Merlin HD The protective glass covering the camera can be cleaned as needed with the lens cloth provided within your Merlin HD s packaging Susceptibility to Interference There may be temporary degradation of the image when the Merlin HD 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 black If this happens unplug the AC Adaptor wait 30 seconds and plug the cable bac
28. x on 22 monitor 2 4x to 49 2x on 20 Monitor Steps 1 15 uses optical zoom Step 16 uses digital zoom ZOOM RANGE 3 2 8x to 57 8x on 24 monitor 3 2x to 64 x on 22 monitor 2 4x to 49 2x on 20 Monitor Note this range uses a mix of optical and digital zoom ZOOM RANGE 4 2 8x to 41 3 on 24 monitor 3 2x to 46 2x on 22 monitor 2 4x to 49 2x on 20 Monitor 2 4x to 35 4x on 20 Monitor Note this range uses a mix of optical and digital zoom Zoom range for 24 monitor is based on a 16 9 aspect ratio Zoom range for 22 monitor is based on a 16 10 aspect ratio Zoom range for 20 monitor is based on a 16 9 aspect ratio Zoom Ranges subject to change LED S Rotate the Size dial clockwise counter clockwise to navigate to the desired LED brightness Press the Mode button once to set Rotate the Size dial counter clockwise to Exit and press the Mode button to exit System Configuration Menu FEATURES MENU To enter the Merlin HD Features Menu Turn the Merlin HD ON Rotate the Size dial to Level 4 then hit Mode once Rotate the Size dial to Level 3 then hit Mode once Rotate the Size dial to Level 2 then hit Mode once Rotate the Size dial to Level 1 then hit Mode once The Merlin HD will display Features Menu Press the Mode button once to select a menu item or to turn a setting ON or OFF Languages The Merlin HD can be set to 12 different languages English French German Italia
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