ONYX® Flexible-arm PC Edition
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1. F Do not store in a parked car because the temperature often exceeds this range Always use the unit on a stable level hard surface such as a desk or table Never force connectors into the unit s ports All appropriate connectors should fit easily into the ports It the connector does not fit turn it around and try again ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide M Use only the power cable that came with your unit Other adapters may damage the unit m When cleaning the unit use a clean soft cloth Do not spray or pour any liquid on the unit ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Getting Started Assembling ONYX Before beginning the assembly place the ONYX components on a sturdy and stable work surface such as a desk or table Assembly is straightforward and will be very familiar to you after setting it up for use and breaking it down for travel Clamping the ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition to a Table Edge Do the following to attach the ONYX to the edge of a table counter or desk 1 2 3 4 Loosen the screw on the mounting clamp Position the mounting clamp over the edge of a table counter or desk Securely tighten the screw on the mounting clamp Place the flexible arm on the clamp s post ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide 5 Camera Assembly 1 Attach the camera to the camera arm connector Note The camera and camera arm connector have a tongue and groove design Make sure that the to2. Mode Bl ai ci oou od roi eibi ee edo nid 27 Brighittiess CYelloW vase caress te ails deers ck viatico abut docct es Must duce ho ai nats Aes da 27 ZOOM BIACK eM 28 Freeze Frame Hed rira A A Ps ise ioc Meee cies ive dence 28 ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide vi FOCUS LOCK Orange pm a ars a eet ees ee aes 29 Pairing a Remote Control with a Camera eeeeeeee eee crees eene enne nnn nnn nnn 30 Securing the ONYX Cam ra ii iaa 33 MAGic EyeMerge Hot Keys eeeee lee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere eerie seen enhn nana nnne nn nnt 35 ZOOM ANF OCUS TTE EE ET D T EE 35 Screen VIEW TE 36 MsreN e ll29 ad 38 Capture Made simpatia elotes 39 MIOW INSIDE A cacaos 39 Ei Mu cR 41 camera Seni EN EN E PER TER 42 Pict re ate cii mr EE 43 SEFVICE ANG SUDDO enea eA E a ae aE aa aE e aA eee sence lee 44 Toe A eme cem 45 ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Overview The ONYX Camera makes seeing printed type pictures handwriting and small details easier than ever before The ONYX includes the following features M Document reading m Distance reading m Self viewing m Auto Focus creates the clearest view without any need to make adjustments m Adjust pre set video modes for high contrast text that is most comfortable for your individual eyesight m Increase or decrease brightness m Masking using MAGic EyeMerge software B Read
3. User s Guide Changing Magnification B Press the black PLUS button which is located in the center right of the remote control to zoom in and enlarge the object that appears on the screen B Press the black MINUS button also located in the center right of the remote control to zoom away from the object on the screen Changing Viewing Modes Press the blue VIDEO MODE button PI located in the upper right of the remote control to cycle through different viewing modes M Normal full color M inverted Color m Black on White enhanced positive m White on Black enhanced negative Aiming the Camera at a Distant Image If you are currently focused on an object but you want to move the camera to another object use the FIND and ZOOM buttons to help you aim the camera locate the center of the new object and return to your initial magnification level 1 Press the red FIND button P which is located in the upper center section of the remote control Crosshairs appear on the screen indicating the center of the image on the screen 2 Press the black MINUS button to zoom out ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide 21 3 Move the camera and center the crosshairs on the new object you want to view 4 Press the red FIND button e again The camera zooms in to its previous magnification level and the crosshairs turn off Flipping an Image With the ONYX camera you can change the screen orientation so that the ima
4. full color mode F12 SHIFT A Negative inverted color mode F12 SHIFT S Black on white positive mode F12 SHIFT D White on black negative mode F12 SHIFT F 38 ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Capture Image Capture Image Description Modifier Key Hot Key Save current screen image F12 CTRL S Capture image F12 TAB Delete image F12 DELETE View Image View Image Description Modifier Key Hot Key Jump to live image F12 0 zero Next image F12 SPACEBAR Previous image F12 SHIFT SPACEBAR Jump to image 1 F12 1 Jump to image 2 F12 2 ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide 39 40 View Image Description Modifier Key Hot Key Jump to image 3 F12 3 Jump to image 4 F12 4 Jump to image 5 F12 5 Jump to image 6 F12 6 Jump to image 7 F12 7 Jump to image 8 F12 8 Jump to image 9 F12 9 Open image file manager F12 G ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Lines and Masks Lines and Masks Description Modifier Key Hot Key Screen markers toggle on or off F12 K Screen marker style select reading F12 Y lines or screen masking Screen marker orientation toggle F12 0 between horizontal or vertical screen marker orie
5. this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information w See details 4 To start the application choose the Windows Start button choose All Programs open the MAGic EyeMerge version number submenu and choose MAGic EyeMerge Refer to the application s help system for general operation procedures 5 After installing MAGic EyeMerge turn on the ONYX camera as described in Turning On the ONYX Flexible arm on page 17 ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide 13 Connecting ONYX to a Television The following describes how to connect ONYX to a television using the video box Two RCA composite video cables 3 foot and 6 foot are provided with ONYX If you connect to a television using the S Video connector you must provide the S Video cable mentioned later in these procedures Note that MAGic EyeMerge is not used when ONYX is connected to a television Connecting Camera to Video Box 1 Plug the camera s modular RJ45 connector into the RJ45 connector on the video box A click sound is made when the modular connector snaps into place RJ45 camera connector Connecting Power 1 Plug the power connector for the video box into the video box Power connector 2 Plug the power adapter into the wall outlet 14 ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Composite Video to T
6. Mask section on page 41 for reading lines and masking ONYX remote control 24 ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Button LED Description and Function Power Function LED Red O This LED flashes red each time you press a button on the remote control It is located in the upper left corner of the remote control Power Green Press the POWER button y to turn the power on for the video source and camera To turn the power off press and hold the POWER button The red LED on the camera indicates that it is on The POWER button is located in the upper right corner of the remote control ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide 25 Button LED Description and Function Find Red Press the FIND button to locate the center of the object that is currently in view and focus This is indicated by the crosshairs that appear on screen You can then zoom out using the black MINUS button WF and move the camera to place the crosshairs on a different object Press the FIND button again and the camera zooms in to the previous magnification level The crosshairs then disappear This button is located in the upper center section of the remote control 26 Flip Light Blue Pressing the FLIP button four times cycles the camera through four different picture orientations This button is located in the upper left side of the remote cont
7. ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Freedom Scientific Inc 440482 001 Revision D PUBLISHED BY Freedom Scientific 11800 31 Court North St Petersburg Florida 33716 1805 USA www FreedomScientific com Information in this document is subject to change without notice No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permission of Freedom Scientific 2012 Freedom Scientific Inc All Rights Reserved ONYX and MAGic EyeMerge are trademarks of Freedom Scientific Inc in the United States and other countries ii ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Federal Communications Commission Notice 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 cor
8. and release the recessed PAIRING button on the bottom of the ONYX camera The button is located between the serial number label and the camera lens See the next illustration 30 ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Camera PAIRING button Note Step 3 must be done within 10 seconds after pressing the camera s PAIRING button 3 Open the battery cover on the back of the ONYX remote control Insert and press the unfolded paper clip into the recessed PAIRING button the hole above and to the right of the batteries See the next illustration The remote control s LED will flash approximately 10 times ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide 31 47 i Remote control PAIRING button 4 Press the remote control s green POWER button y and verify that the camera turns on The red LED on the bottom of the camera will turn on This indicates that the camera and remote control are correctly paired Replace the battery cover on the remote control 32 ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Securing the ONYX Camera The ONYX camera can be secured to the camera arm to prevent accidental removal during operation Use the provided screw and 050 inch Allen wrench to secure the camera 1 Make sure that the locking lever is down and in the vertical position to lock the camera in place and then rotate the camera so that the camera bottom is facing up as shown in the next illustration 2 Place the tip of the Allen
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10. e camera lens and let the camera try to regain focus Ensure that Auto Focus is on You can press the orange FOCUS LOCK button to turn Auto Focus on or off Move the object to within 15 inches of the camera with the lens down or at least 30 inches away from the camera with the lens up Make sure that the lens is clean Check that there are no objects in the foreground The camera might be trying to focus on that object The image is upside down Use the light blue FLIP button to invert the image There are smudges or blemishes on the screen Clean the screen using a clean soft lint free cloth Do not spray or pour any liquid on the screen ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Problem Solution Text is too small to read Use the black PLUS button Mili to increase the magnification level Text is too large Use the black MINUS button to decrease the magnification level When I move the camera to a new position lose the previous position s settings This is normal operation since camera settings are saved and stored per position For example if you have Reading Lines turned on for distant viewing and then change to desktop viewing or self viewing the Reading Lines will not appear unless you set them for those camera positions Nothing happens while pressing buttons on the remote control Your camera a
11. elevision Connection Note Use the 3 foot or 6 foot RCA composite video cables that are provided with ONYX The video box includes a yellow RCA composite video connector for connection to a television 1 Connect the yellow video jack on the video cable to the yellow video connector on the television 2 Connect the other end of the video cable with the yellow video jack to the video box Yellow composite video connector 3 Turn on the television and change the source to AUX or VIDEO channel Note When connected to a television the following color modes are available full color inverted color black on white and white on black ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide 15 S Video to Television Connection Important If using an S Video cable to connect to a television you must provide the S Video cable The video box includes an S Video connector for connection to a television 1 Connect the S Video cable to the S Video connector on the television 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the video box S Video connector 3 Turn on the television and change the source to AUX or VIDEO channel Note When connected to a television the following color modes are available full color inverted color black on white and white on black ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Turning ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition On 1 2 3 Verify that the magnification software is installed and r
12. ge is flipped and mirrored both horizontally and vertically Note that the camera is configured so that it will flip to a mirror image when rotated into the self viewing position This function is useful when the object you are viewing is upside down For example if you receive a heavy package it may be easier to flip the image around instead of turning over the package m Press the light blue FLIP button ES located in the upper left of the remote control four times to cycle through the four different picture orientations Freezing an Image B Press the red FREEZE FRAME button 1 to freeze the current image that appears on the screen The Menu text FREEZE appears in the lower left corner of the screen This is useful when viewing distant images such as text on a blackboard m To turn off Freeze Frame and return to the camera s live view press the button again 22 ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Auto Focus Toggle By default the camera will adjust its focus to the nearest object in view However when working or writing directly under the camera you may want to turn this feature off 1 Press the orange FOCUS LOCK button La which is located on the lower left side of the remote control to turn Auto Focus off The Menu text LOCK appears in the lower left corner of the screen The camera s focus setting will not change meaning that an object moved closer to or farther away from the camera lens will be out of focu
13. he other end of the Power to USB cable 2 into a USB port on your computer The ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition derives power from your computer ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide 11 Installing and Starting Magnification Software A magnification program MAGic EyeMerge is available for you to control ONYX It is included on your MAGic application CD Note You must install the MAGic EyeMerge software first before turning on the ONYX camera The software installs a driver so that the camera is recognized and will operate correctly To run the MAGic EyeMerge application your computer must have a video card that supports Microsoft DirectX 9 0 To install MAGic EyeMerge do the following 1 Insert the MAGic CD into your CD ROM drive 2 When the MAGic Setup dialog box appears choose the MAGic Setup button 3 The MAGic Setup program starts You will hear the installation speak the instructions as they appear on your screen Follow these instructions to complete the MAGic installation 12 ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Note If you are installing MAGic EyeMerge on a Windows Vista or later computer the following message may appear Choose Install this driver software anyway T ta Windows Security amp Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device Install
14. ical Support it is recommended that you refer to Troubleshooting on page 45 to try to resolve your problem quickly If you cannot resolve your issue you can visit www FreedomScientific com Choose the Support link to search the Knowledge Base The Knowledge Base contains articles that address many common questions and technical issues concerning Freedom Scientific products 44 To contact Freedom Scientific Technical Support by telephone customers in the United States can call 727 803 8600 Monday through Friday from 8 30 AM to 7 00 PM Eastern Time Alternatively you can receive support by e mail Send your questions and problems to Support FreedomScientific com When you call have your documentation ready and be prepared to provide the following information M Product name M What you were doing when the problem occurred How you tried to solve the problem ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Troubleshooting Problem Solution The screen is blank Ensure that the television is powered on and that the red Power LED for the camera is on It is located on the bottom of the camera Check that all power cables are correctly connected Reduce the magnification level using the black MINUS button WF Try adjusting brightness using the yellow BRIGHTNESS buttons or Press the blue VIDEO MODE button to switch to a different video mode ONYX Flexible arm PC Editio
15. iew F12 V add SHIFT to reverse order Full Screen Camera view F12 HOME Full Screen Computer view F12 END Split Screen view F12 PAGE UP Split Screen orientation toggle Split Screen view between horizontal and vertical orientation use this keystroke in conjunction with F12 F to change camera view locations F12 P Move Split Screen view toggle the camera position to move the Split Screen view from top to bottom or from left to right based on screen orientation F12 P F12 F ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Screen View Description Modifier Key Hot Key Increase Split Screen viewing area F12 F5 Decrease Split Screen viewing area F12 F6 Camera flip switch between Normal F12 Q Mirror Upside Down or Mirror Upside Down views add SHIFT to reverse order Move EyeMerge console to foreground F12 ENTER Scroll image up or left while in Split F12 F8 Screen mode Scroll image down or right while in Split F12 F7 Screen mode ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide 37 Video Modes Video Modes Description Modifier Key Hot Key Select Color Video mode switch between Normal color mode Negative inverted color mode Black on White positive mode or White on Black negative mode F12 E add SHIFT to reverse order Normal
16. ing Lines using MAGic EyeMerge software m Freeze frame M Find function to easily target distant objects ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide 1 ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition Components What s in the Box m ONYX vision camera M Flexible camera arm and mounting clamp B ONYX USB interconnect box B ONYX video box BH Remote control with two AAA batteries B Power cable and universal 110 240V AC adapter B Power to USB cable B USB cable B 3 foot and 6 foot RCA composite video cables Camera security screw and Allen wrench B MAGic software CD m ONYX user s guide 2 ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Safety and Maintenance To keep the unit in good condition and to ensure safe usage observe the following guidelines Read the instructions in this user s guide before attempting to use the unit Do not attempt to repair the unit or open its case This product contains no user serviceable parts Do not attempt to modify the remote control Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Keep the unit away from wet areas rain and other sources of liquids or high humidity Do not submerge the unit Always operate the unit in a place where the temperature is between 10 and 40 C 50 and 104 F Always store the unit in a place where the temperature is between 20 and 65 C 4 and 149
17. n User s Guide 45 46 Problem Solution The unit does not turn on Ensure that the camera and television are both plugged in Ensure that the wall outlets have power and are not malfunctioning If the outlets are connected to a wall switch make sure that the switch is on If you are trying to power ONYX using two USB ports it is possible your computer does not output enough power through the USB ports Try connecting power to the wall outlet Ensure that the remote control is working The red LED located in the upper left corner of the remote control flashes when a button is pushed If this does not happen replace the two AAA batteries Make sure that you use the remote control that is paired with your camera ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Problem Solution The image on the screen is too bright or there is a glare from the screen that makes it difficult to see Use the yellow BRIGHTNESS buttons or to reduce the brightness Press the blue VIDEO MODE button to switch to a different video mode The image on the screen is too dark Use i BRIGHTNESS buttons or YY to increase the brightness Press the blue VIDEO MODE button to switch to a different video mode ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide 47 48 Problem Solution The image on the screen is blurry or unfocused Lift th
18. nd remote control are matched through firmware If you use a remote control that is paired with another camera refer to Pairing a Remote Control with a Camera on page 30 for procedures describing how to match the two devices ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide 49 50 Problem Solution Note The following only applies if you are using the optional video interconnect box that allows for connection to a television or DVD player ONYX is connected to a television but no magnified image appears on the television screen Ensure that the television is plugged into the wall outlet Ensure that the television is on and set to AUX or VIDEO channel Ensure that the television cable is securely connected to the ONYX video box Ensure that the television connector cable is securely connected to the appropriate video input jack on the television Note The following only applies if you are using the optional video interconnect box that allows for connection to a television or DVD player ONYX is connected to a DVD player but no magnified image appears on the screen Make sure the DVD player is set to the correct video source ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide
19. ntation Move reading lines or screen mask down F12 N or to the right Move reading lines or screen mask up or F12 SHIFT N to the left Increase distance between reading lines F12 F10 or increase amount of image viewable in the masked area ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Lines and Masks Description Modifier Key Hot Key Decrease distance between reading lines F12 F9 or decrease amount of image viewable in the masked area Select reading line color F12 R add SHIFT to reverse order Camera Control 42 Camera Control Description Modifier Key Hot Key Camera power on or off F12 X Refresh video view F12 ESCAPE Change the camera source F12 S ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Picture Adjustment Picture Adjustment Description Modifier Key Hot Key Increase brightness F12 B Decrease brightness F12 SHIFT B Increase hue F12 H Decrease hue F12 SHIFT H Increase saturation F12 U Decrease saturation F12 SHIFT U Increase contrast F12 C Decrease contrast F12 SHIFT C ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide 43 Service and Support You can contact Freedom Scientific Technical Support to receive technical assistance with ONYX Before contacting Techn
20. o Focus mode also known as Focus Lock allows the camera to automatically focus on the closest object in view Auto Focus is on by default Press the FOCUS LOCK button to turn off Auto Focus a When Auto Focus is off as indicated by the on screen message LOCK the camera does not adjust its focus Turning Auto Focus off makes it easier to write or work with an object because the camera will not automatically focus on your hand During normal operation it is recommended that you leave Auto Focus on Press the button again to restore Auto Focus mode It is located on the lower right side of the remote control ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Pairing a Remote Control with a Camera An ONYX camera always corresponds with a specific ONYX remote control You cannot take a remote control from another camera and automatically use it with your camera Both the camera and remote control must match To match or pair another remote control with your camera do the following Note An unfolded paper clip is required for this procedure Because the following tasks must be performed within a specified time limit review and make sure that you understand this procedure before attempting to pair a camera and remote control 1 Make sure that your ONYX camera is connected to the RJ45 connector on the video or USB interconnect box and that power is connected to the unit 2 Use an unfolded paper clip to press
21. o computer method option 2 Install the MAGic EyeMerge software It is very important to install the MAGic EyeMerge software first before turning on the camera so that the ONYX camera driver is installed Finally turn on the ONYX camera ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Connecting Video Cables 1 Plug the camera s modular RJ45 connector into the keyed RJ45 connector on the USB interconnect box A click sound is made when the modular connector snaps into place RJ45 connector USB interconnect box 2 Insert the USB cable s Type B plug into the USB receptacle 1 on the USB interconnect box USB cable connection USB interconnect box 3 Insert the USB cable s Type A plug 2 into a USB port on your computer ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Connecting Power Option 1 Wall Outlet 1 Plug the power connector into the receptacle labeled DC In 1 on the USB interconnect box Power connection using power supply 2 Plug the power cord 2 into a wall outlet The ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition derives power from the AC wall outlet 10 ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Connecting Power Option 2 Computer USB Port Note Use the supplied Power to USB Type A cable to draw power from your computer 1 Plug the power connector on the Power to USB cable into the receptacle labeled DC In 1 on the USB interconnect box Power connection using USB cable 2 Plug t
22. p groove on the camera s connector fits snuggly over the top of the camera arm connector as shown in the following illustration Attaching ONYX camera to camera arm connector 2 Rotate the locking lever down to lock the camera in place Note A screw and a 050 inch Allen wrench are provided with the ONYX If you like use the screw to secure the ONYX camera to the camera arm This prevents accidental removal during operation See Securing the ONYX Camera for more information 6 ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition camera assembly ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Connecting ONYX to a Computer ONYX can be connected through the USB interconnect box directly to a computer s USB port When connecting to a computer the MAGic EyeMerge software is used to control ONYX functions and view camera images Any operation that can be performed using the remote control can also be completed using your keyboard and the MAGic EyeMerge hot keys Refer to MAGic EyeMerge Hot Keys on page 35 for more about operating ONYX with hot keys It is very important to connect ONYX to a computer in the following order First connect the camera s modular cord to the USB interconnect box and then connect the supplied USB cable between the interconnect box and a computer s USB port Next decide how you want to supply power to the ONYX camera use the USB to wall outlet method option 1 or the USB t
23. rect the interference by one or more of the following measures M Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver B Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected M Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Do Not Make Modifications to Remote Control Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide iii Table of Contents O ua EIE S ML LM tii ii 1 ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition Components eeeeeeeessesesesesssseeee een 2 Wharo ID Be BOX aepo ee eec esce dec NI MC LI Ee 2 Safety and Maintenance ii or bes nbd taie eis devo neds edo E 3 Getting Startle fee en 5 ASSEMBINO ON quer 5 Clamping the ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition to a Table Edge ccccccccccccccccocooncnncnnnnons 5 Camera ASSembly sss a ota dS HUM Rad asse demde tali coded vaccin puduit edis 6 Connecting ONYX to a Computer spri ene G a nene 8 Gontnecirig Video Gables encia aia SL taU IE dn 9 Connecting Power Option 1 Wall Outlet oooooonnccciniccccccncnoncccnnnncoconcnnnncononononannns 10 Connecting Power Option 2 Computer USB Port ooccccccccccccccnnncccnncncccnncnncncononononannns 11 Installing and Starting Magnification Softwar
24. rol ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Button LED Description and Function Ld Video Mode Blue Press the VIDEO MODE button located in the upper right side of the remote control to cycle through the following color modes B Normal color B Reverse color M Enhanced Positive black on white m Enhanced Negative white on black EA Brightness Yellow Press the top BRIGHTNESS button A to increase the brightness level Press the bottom BRIGHTNESS button Ww to decrease the brightness level These buttons are located in the center of the remote control ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide 27 Button LED Description and Function Zoom Black Press the PLUS button to zoom in and enlarge the object that appears on the screen Press the MINUS button to zoom away from the object on the screen These buttons are located in the center of the remote control 28 Freeze Frame Red Press the FREEZE FRAME button 11 once to freeze the current image that appears on the screen The on screen message FREEZE appears on the screen Press it again to turn off Freeze Frame mode and return to the live camera view lt is located on the lower left side of the remote control ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide Button LED Description and Function Focus Lock Orange Aut
25. s 2 Press the orange FOCUS LOCK button again to return to the camera s standard Auto Focus live view Saving Camera Settings M To save camera settings turn ONYX off using the green POWER button 0 located in the upper right corner of the remote control Camera settings are unique to the camera s position For example if Reading Lines are used while reading a document in the desktop position they may not appear when the camera is rotated and aimed at a blackboard or yourself Also if you unplug ONYX from the wall outlet without turning it off first any recently configured camera settings are discarded To save camera settings always use the green POWER button to turn off the ONYX For more information about camera settings see Positioning Camera for Long Distance or Close up Work on page Error Bookmark not defined ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide 23 ONYX Remote Control Functions This section describes each button on the remote control 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 Note Do not remove the remote control s button cover The buttons under the cover are not intended for use with ONYX PC Edition models Use the MAGic EyeMerge keystrokes described in the Lines and
26. unning Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control Press the green POWER button QD located in the upper right corner of the remote control There is no need to aim the remote control at the camera A red LED on the bottom of the camera is lit when the camera is on When connected to a computer if an image does not display on your computer monitor verify that the computer is on When connected to a television if an image does not display on the television verify that the television is turned on and that the channel selection is set to AUX or VIDEO ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide 17 Positioning Camera for Long Distance or Close up Work For long distance reading keep the camera lens up For close up reading or self viewing keep the camera lens down Distance reading configuration Desktop and self view configuration There are four primary camera positions Horizontal with lens up for looking at distant objects Horizontal with lens down for looking at nearby objects Vertical and facing down for when the camera is rotated to look down at an object on the base plate or desktop Horizontal and upside down with lens down for when the camera is rotated and pointed at yourself for self viewing ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide When the camera is placed into each of these different positions it recalls the brightness magnification viewing mode and other essential settings that
27. wrench into the screw head then insert the screw into the threaded hole and tighten Be careful not to over tighten 3 Try to gently move the locking lever which is next to the security screw to verify that it is locked in place and then rotate the camera back to its original position The camera cannot be removed without removing the security screw ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide 33 34 Securing the ONYX camera ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide MAGic EyeMerge Hot Keys The following hot keys use the F12 modifier which is the application s default modifier key You must press the modifier key in combination with the hot key to activate the command If you change the default modifier key substitute the modifier key that you are using when issuing a command Refer to the MAGic EyeMerge help for more information about the modifier key Zoom and Focus Description Modifier Key Hot Key Increase zoom F12 F2 Decrease zoom F12 F1 Find zoom out with crosshairs press F12 A again to remove crosshairs and return to previous zoom level Focus lock turn Auto Focus on or off F12 D lock Freeze Frame toggle F12 Z ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide 35 Screen View 36 Screen View Description Modifier Key Hot Key Select one of three views Full Screen Camera view Full Screen Computer view or Split Screen v
28. you created for that specific position This allows you to make a separate camera configuration for distance viewing in which the magnification and brightness are adapted for that situation while also having a separate configuration for desktop viewing one that takes magnification viewing mode and brightness into account when reading a book Important Any changes made to the camera while it is in a given position are automatically saved and used the next time you move the camera to that position To permanently save these settings you must power the ONYX off using the green POWER button on the remote control ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition User s Guide 19 Basic Operation Using the ONYX Remote Control Note All camera functions that you can perform using the Remote Control can also be completed using your computer keyboard and the MAGic EyeMerge hot keys Refer to MAGic EyeMerge Hot Keys on page 35 or the MAGic EyeMerge help file for a list of hot keys Turning On and Off the ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition 1 Connect all cables as previously described in Connecting ONYX to a Computer on page 8 or Connecting ONYX to a Television on page 14 2 Turn on the computer and launch the magnification software 3 Press the green POWER button y on the remote control lts red LED flashes and the red LED on the bottom of the camera turns on 4 Press the green POWER button y again to turn off the ONYX 20 ONYX Flexible arm PC Edition
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