User Manual - Enhanced Vision
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1. IN enhanced els in VISION NG The new affordable Merlin ultra offers Full HD color and contrast resulting in sharp crystal clear images User Manual Congratulations on your purchase of Merlin ultra from Enhanced Vision Merlin ultra 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 ultra can provide the user with the ultimate flexibility in the position of the screen Merlin ultra 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 ultra 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 ultra s features and operation before using this system Your Merlin ultra is ready to use right out of the box By reviewing all Merlin ultra features and controls before use and following the directions carefully you ll be able to enjoy all the great ben2. monitor Zoom range for 24 monitor is based on a 16 9 aspect ratio Zoom Ranges subject to change specifications 31 Power Supply 110V 240 VAC 50 60HZ e 15VDC 1 5A 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 5 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 187mm Table height clearance 1 3 8 85mm Video output Resolution on LCD SMPTE 296M HD 720p 60 50 SMPTE 292M HD 1080P 60 50 Accessories Power Supply 84 Y Power Cord Owner s Manual 8 Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Warranty 3 Years Parts and Labor 32 Specifications OTHER PRODUCTS FROM ENHANCED VISION 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 5x C Acrobat HD Ultra Acrobat HD ultra LCD is a complete system featuring a
3. the amount left on a standard three year warranty Anne will need to complete and submit a warranty registration form marking the box that she is a converted original owner and provide the serial number for the product The 3 year 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 ultra with equipment not supplied by Enhanced Vision 6 Light bulbs that are not covered under warranty 7 The Merlin ultra 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 ultra but if you do you will need to send the unit to our warranty service center If 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 bear
4. be independently programmed to your preferences using the procedure listed below How to Program a Color Select Mode sai enhanced n MODE SIZE POWER merling i eamm ultra With Merlin ultra turned ON place a piece of reading material on the X Y table so that it appears on your monitor at a magnification 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 Step 1 LCD monttor Using Merlin ultra Color Select 15 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 Step 2 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 Step 4 Press and hold the MODE button 5 Step 3b amp Step 5 seconds to reg
5. into a power strip surge protector make sure the power switch is turned on before attempting to turn on Merlin ultra 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 ultra Turning on Merlin ultra CHANGING VIEWING MODES Ha 353 AG rorli enhanced 5 ODE SIZE merlini _ m ultra 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 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 Clear e Color Select 3 Text Images e Color Select 4 Off by default Enhanced Negative 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 ultra 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 increas
6. 1 Find a steady and level location such as a table or desk where you will be comfortable using Merlin ultra Carry the Merlin ultra 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 Connect the short end of the Y power cord to the Merlin ultra Power Supply see Figure 2 and items 12 amp 13 on page 9 Connect the long end of the Y power cord to the monitor power input on the rear of the Merlin ultra as shown see Figure 3 e 4 Connect the power lead from the Merlin ultra Power Supply to the power input labeled DC IN 15V 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 Merlin ultra Setup 14 TURNING ON MERLIN ULTRA enhanced MONG merlin aD BRIGHTNESS i Merlin ultra Power Button The Power button on your Merlin ultra 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 NOTE If your Merlin ultra is plugged
7. Sony Full HD 3 in 1 camera with a 20 22 24 or 27 high resolution LCD producing maximum picture detail for clear acrobat HD 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 8X to 70 9X ultra CE 33 Other Products from Enhanced Vision OTHER PRODUCTS FROM ENHANCED VISION Transformer Transformer is the most flexible and portable solution for reading writing and viewing magnified images at any distance Compatible with popular magnification ee software and the latest Windows operating systems as well as Mac OS 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 C based on 17 screen 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 CE DaVinci DaVinci is a high performance desktop video magnifier CCTV featuring Full HD text to speech OCR and a 3 in 1 camera With HD D Win kB you will experience high definition color and contrast giving you a beautiful crystal clear pict
8. arance e How the HDMI Computer pass through functions when 30 connected is dependent on your PC Graphics Settings Identify if you are using this as an Extended or Duplicated Display You can change between both of these options by opening Screen Resolution which is accessed by clicking the Start Button and then entering the system Control Panel Under Appearance and Personalization click the Adjust screen resolution You can change between Extend these displays or Duplicate these displays Please note that the range of available resolutions and how they appear is dependent on the model of Merlin ultra you are using and dependent on your PC Please refer to the Specifications page 31 for the maximum Supported resolution on your Merlin ultra Troubleshooting 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 Resolution 1280 x 720 20 model Resolution 1920 x 1080 22 model Resolution 1920 x 1080 24 model Controls Light Switch ON OFF Brightness Magnification Mode Power and Focus Lock Magnification 1 9 x to 61x on 20 monitor Zoom range for 20 monitor is based on a 16 9 aspect ratio 2 2X to 67x on 22 monitor Zoom range for 22 monitor is based on a 16 9 aspect ratio 2 4x to 73x on 24
9. ate something you re looking for on a page or a Specific part of an object you want to view more closely It quickly zooms to minimum magnification and then back to your previous setting system Configuration Menu FEATURES MENU To enter the Merlin ultra Features Menu Turn the Merlin ultra 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 ultra 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 ultra can be set to 12 different languages English French German Italian 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 50 60 Hz Allows user to toggle the Merlin ultra operating electrical frequency between 50 and 60Hz to eliminate image flicker 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 Me
10. e Markers off Window Marker 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 Pressing the button labeled WINDOW again will turn the vertical window markers on e Pressing the button again will turn the Window Markers off Using Optional Ultra Using Optional Ultra Pack Adjusting Markers e To adjust the line Horizontal Markers downwards or the Vertical Markers to the left turn the knob on the Ultra Pack labeled POSITION counter clockwise e To adjust the line Horizontal Markers upwards or the Vertical Markers to the right turn the knob on the Ultra Pack labeled POSITION clockwise e To increase the distance between the markers turn the knob labeled WIDTH clockwise To decrease turn the dial counter clockwise Options Toggle Pressing the options toggle button on the Ultra Pack allows you to toggle between the Merlin ultra and an HDMI video source This also enables the Computer Pass through Feature Using Optional Ultra Pack 27 Using Computer Pass Though The Merlin Ultra can also be used as a Computer Monitor with the Computer Pass through feature This gives you the ability to swap back and forth between CCTV and your Computer Monitor by following the below instructions HDMI Connection required Note Turning off your Merlin ultra while connec
11. efits 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 ultra 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 between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet o
12. es 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 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 3 In factory default this mode provides a yellow background with black 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 ULTRA COLOR SELECT Merlin ultra 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 ultra offers 28 combinations of text and background colors called color select modes The Merlin ultra offers the following e 28 text background color combinations see page 16 e 3 factory preset color select modes see page 13 2 additional user color select modes Both the preset and user color select modes can
13. he power strip surge protectors on off switch and circuit breaker if Merlin ultra 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 ultra 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 22 for more details about focus lock 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 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 Troubleshooting 29 X Y Table Does Not Move Smoothly e Make sure the locking 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 ultra 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 Managing HDMI Computer Pass Through Display amp Appe
14. he screen to go black If this happens unplug the AC Adaptor wait 30 seconds and plug the cable back 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 ultra Placement of equipment The Merlin ultra should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment safety and Care MERLIN ULTRA AT A GLANCE Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the components of your Merlin ultra Merlin ultra LCD Monitor Light ON OFF Switch Viewing Mode button Size Magnification dial Merlin ultra power button LCD Brightness Control Lever X Y table locking lever X Y table O ND A A WO N A O Recessed handles for carrying Merlin ultra LCD monitor arm 12 Merlin ultra 15V power supply 13 Merlin ultra Base amp LCD Monitor Y Power Cord style of power cord may vary based upon country Optional Accessories 14 Merlin ultra Foot Pedal For PC Toggle 15 Ultra Pack Lines Windows amp PC Toggle Merlin ultra at a Glance Merlin ultra at a Glance The Merlin ultra is a value and picture sasting an ergonmic Hexible CCTV al and adjust the scree n a Car owes m a meringa a la SE a Figure 2 Figure 3 FOOT DCIN CONTROL SWITCH 15V BOX aa TI e _ P Figure 4
15. ing date of purchase in order to receive warranty service Purchaser is responsible and shall pay for shipment of products 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 ultra your choice for better vision Warranty Statement 38 NOTES Notes enhanced Vision The Merlin ultra video magnifier is designed to enlarge and enhance images to improve the lives of people who have low vision The extent to which Merlin ultra can improve the ability to see images and text depends on a person s individual condition and level of visual impairment Merlin ultra is not designed to restore vision correct eye conditions or halt degenerative vision loss An eye care professional can best determine the suitability of Merlin ultra 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 0507 00 RevX3 August 2015 Copyright 2009 by Enhanced Vis
16. ion All rights reserved Product specifications subject to change without prior notice
17. ister the color combination you ve programmed into the Color Select Step 5 When yourre finished rotate the SIZE dial all the way counter clockwise to PREVIOUS 4 MENU and press the MODE button Press MODE again when EXIT appears to finishing programming Step 5 Using Merlin ultra Color Select 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 Yellow reen ellow Default Color Select 1 G 2 Yellow F 2 Black Yellow Default Color Select 3 3 Black Red 4 5 6 7 8 White Red 9 10 11 12 Yelow Red 13 14 15 16 Yellow Black Default Color Select 2 17 Red Black 18 19 20 21 22 Red White 23 24 25 Red Yelow Yelow Green Ble __ Yellow lt Using Merlin ultra Color Select 18 CHANGING MAGNIFICATION arli enhanced a ica merling a ULTA 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 1 There are sixteen levels of magnification available on Merlin ultra ASSAF 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 y
18. n 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 ccc cece eet eens 5 8 Merlin ultra at a Glance 0 ccc eee 9 10 Merlin ultra Setup naana 11 Turning on Merlin ultra aa 12 Changing Viewing Modes 13 14 Using Merlin ultra Color Select 15 17 Changing Magnification 18 Changing Brightness 2 222 00 19 Light Switch On Off nann 20 System Configuration Menu 21 23 Using X Y Table i 24 Tips for Reading and Writing 25 Using Optional Ultra Pack 26 27 Computer Pass Through 1 28 Troubleshooting ee eee 29 30 Specification cette eee ees 31 32 Other Products fr
19. nfiguration Menu 21 ZOOM RANGE 2 4x to 73x on 24 monitor 2 2x to 67x on 22 monitor 1 97x to 61x on 20 monitor Zoom Ranges are subject to change Steps 1 12 use optical zoom Steps 13 16 use digital zoom Recommended option for best image quality Light Intensity 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 Light Switch Configuration Merlin Ultra has a customizable light switch that can be configured with several different product functions By default this switch is lights on or off However depending on user preference the switch can be easily changed to a different and unique function When entering the menu by pressing and holding the Mode button simply turn the zoom wheel until you see the option Control Switch then press the Mode button From here the user has the option to select with a check mark Focus Lock The focus lock feature will prevent the camera from hunting for ideal focus and will allow you to maintain consistency in your focus regardless of how you move your target material Freeze Freeze allows the image to remain frozen on the screen so you have extended time to view the image This is particularly helpful when taking notes in a classroom Locate The locate feature can help you quickly loc
20. o 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 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 36 3 WARRANTY STATEMENT Enhanced Vision Merlin ultra 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 ultra has been inspected and tested prior to shipping Our company stands behind the quality materials components and workmanship of the Merlin ultra 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 ultra 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 ultra 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 Rest
21. o not make any other type of connections to the input jacks other than those indicated in the photos below IN CONTROL wire Orv BOX _ ___ ee R Safety and Care Additional Mechanical Safety Precautions Your Merlin ultra contains moving parts Please use caution when moving the X Y table adjusting the LCD monitor arm or when transporting the Merlin ultra to avoid possible injury to hands and fingers A Caution safety and Care To Move Merlin ultra to Another Location If you are repositioning Merlin ultra 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 ultra Always turn the power OFF for the Merlin ultra and the monitor when the system is not in use Always turn the power OFF before cleaning Merlin ultra The protective glass covering the camera can be cleaned as needed with the lens cloth provided within your Merlin ultra s packaging Susceptibility to Interference There may be temporary degradation of the image when the Merlin ultra 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 t
22. om Enhanced Vision 33 35 Contact Information eee 36 Warranty Statement cece eee eee ee 37 38 Table of Contents SAFETY AND CARE To obtain the most benefit from your Merlin ultra please read these safety precautions very carefully Merlin ultra 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 ultra can improve the ability to see images depends on a person s individual condition and level of visual impairment Merlin ultra 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 ultra for a patient s individual condition Precautions for Use e Follow all warnings cautions and instructions marked on the product e Use the Merlin ultra on a stable level surface such as a solid desk or table according to its intended design specifications e Avoid placing the Merlin ultra 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 ultra indoors only it should NOT be exposed to extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity Do not place the Merlin ultra near a radiator heater or areas exposed to long hours of direct sunlight These conditions may cause damage to the unit
23. ons 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 To turn the light OFF move the rocker switch to the left The rocker switch is located underneath the lower left hand side of the LCD monitor faceplate see Figure 7 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 ultra 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 ultra 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 m Items that are OFF are indicated by an empty box SCREEN MESSAGES Toggle the On Screen Display Messages On Off BLACK amp WHITE Toggle the Black 4 White video mode On Off 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 System Co
24. ou selected will be displayed in the upper left corner of your monitor see Figure 2 Changing Magnification CHANGING BRIGHTNESS im FULL enhanced ion merlini Una MODE SIZE POWER LIGHT 39 PSA RISIO O OP FSBRIGHINESS Figure 1 You can increase or decrease the brightness of the image by using the brightness lever located underneath the right bottom of the control panel see Figure 1 The Merlin ultra will show the most natural image quality when brightness Is set in the middle in normal color mode To 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 ari enhanced m3 rlin ultra MODE SIZE POWER LIGHT O MIIIMT J J UESSSBBRIGHNINE ss pei Figure 1 Your Merlin ultra has 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 ultra However depending on ambient lighting conditi
25. rictions All product purchases need to be registered with Enhanced Vision Registering Merlin ultra confirms 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 3 year product warranty detailed above Enhanced Vision also reserves the right to repair or replace any purchasers Merlin ultra with a similar or better product Warranty Statement In the case that the end consumer original individual resells the Merlin ultra within a 3 year time period from original purchase date and the product is resold by a recognized manufacturer representative the Merlin ultra warranty will default to the balance of what remains of the standard 3 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 ultra to assist her She resells the Merlin ultra to a recognized Enhanced Vision manufacturer representative and he she then sells the Merlin ultra to Anne Clark Anne Clark will receive a two year warranty with the Merlin ultra
26. rlin ultra 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 marlin HD marlin HD 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 AND WRITING Reading with Merlin ultra 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 ultra Beginners should start a
27. s electronics or optics e Atleast once per week clean the Merlin ultra 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 ultra near flammable materials or liquids safety and Care Additional Electrical Safety Precautions SWITCH 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 ultra in near or around water The Merlin ultra is not designed to offer protection against contact with liquids of any kind Use only the power supply provided with your Merlin ultra Using unauthorized power supplies may cause serious damage to Merlin ultra s electronic components Using any other power supply than the one provided by Enhanced Vision for the Merlin ultra 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 ultra d
28. t smaller magnification sizes and then increase magnification as they become more comfortable using Merlin ultra 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 tio 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 25 Using Optional Ultra Pack If an Ultra Pack is purchased the Merlin ultra is able to display and adjust Line Markers and Window Markers Additionally it can toggle the display between the Merlin ultra and HDMI enabled Computer Installing the Ultra Pack e Plug the coiled cable into the Ultra Pack and the other end into back of the Merlin ultra which is labeled Ultra Pack Using the Ultra 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 Pressing the button labeled LINES again will turn the Vertical Line markers on e Pressing the button again will turn the Lin
29. ted to HDMI allows the video to pass through without user interaction e You can change between the Merlin Ultra camera and your Computer with the optional Ultra Pack or Foot Pedal accessory Sold Separately Ensure that your Foot Pedal or Ultra Pack is attached to the rear port labeled Foot Switch for Pedal Shown in Figure 1 with a black arrow or Control Box for Ultra Pack Shown in Figure 7 with a grey arrow FOOT DCIN CONTROL SWITCH 15V BOX Homi olo M 2 fA Boo R A Figure 1 e Also connect your PC Via HDMI to the Rear of Merlin ultra whose location is indicated in Figure 1 with a white arrow e When you have made the connections you should depress the Foot Pedal DOWN or Press Option or toggle to engage Pass Through This should engage the HDMI from your computer and it will display on Merlin ultra e Press the Foot Pedal DOWN or Press Option again to return to the Merlin ultra Live CCTV Camera Computer Pass Through TROUBLESHOOTING amak No Power to Merlin ultra Push the Power button on Merlin ultra 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 15V IN jack on the back of the viewing stand base Check t
30. ure 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 CE Crystal clear picture and Other Products from Enhanced Vision 34 Merlin elite provides crystal clear pictures and text to speech Read any printed text aloud with the push of a button Merlin elite See and hear the difference Merlin elite is a high performance desktop video magnifier CCTV featuring Full 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 C Smart Reader A Full Page reader that makes reading enjoyable again Easy to use Smart Reader boasts a lightweight portable sleek design with a user friendly console Position your document and press a button in seconds Smart Reader begins reading aloud Connect Smart Reader to a T V or monitor and enlarge your captured image to follow along as it reads Perfect for work home school vacation and on the go C Cf 35 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 t
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