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MagniLink S - PC
LVI Low Vision International
Verkstadsgatan 5
SE-352 46 Växjö
Special Needs Computers.ca
T: 1-877-724-4922
E: sales@specialneedscomputers.ca
50 Niagara St. | St. Catharines, ON L2R 4K9 |
Canada
Tel: +46 470-727700
Faks: +46 470-727725
info@lvi.se
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  • Page 1 Special Needs Computers.ca T: 1-877-724-4922 E: sales@specialneedscomputers.ca 50 Niagara St. | St. Catharines, ON L2R 4K9 | Canada User Manual MagniLink S - PC LVI Low Vision International Verkstadsgatan 5 Tel: +46 470-727700 info@lvi.se SE-352 46 Växjö Faks: +46 470-727725...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7.3 Installation of software .............. 18 7.4 Using the software ..............22 Working with the reading camera ..........40 Troubleshooting ................41 10 Technical information ..............42 11 Declaration of Conformity ............43 User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...
  • Page 4 MagniLink S - PC User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...

  • Page 5: About Lvi

    MagniLink S - PC 1 About LVI LVI Low Vision International AB was founded in 1978 and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of magnifying TV- and computer systems for visually impaired. New products are developed in close cooperation with users and professional personnel of vision rehabilitation.

  • Page 6: Introduction To The Magnilink S

    Thank you for choosing this video magnifier. We aim to ensure that you are completely satisfied with your choice of supplier and reading aid. The MagniLink S is a portable camera system with autofocus, which can be connected to a computer or directly to an external monitor. The system is controlled via a keyboard and/or control box.
  • Page 7 MLS-CM03 HDMI/USB MLS-CM03-MAC HDMI/USB MagniLink S meets all the requirements for CE marking of medical devices in accordance with Directive 93/42/EEG. Our products comply with MDD 93/42/EEC with additions from Directive 2007/47/EC. User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    If in doubt, contact your supplier. Warning MagniLink S is supplied packed in a plastic bag. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep the bag out of the reach of children and infants. User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...

  • Page 9: Unpacking

    Check first that the box has no damage to its exterior. In the event of damage, contact the delivery company and file a notification of damage. Open the box and take out the MagniLink S; remove the white packaging. For further information on installation, please see the chapter on Installation of hardware page 14.

  • Page 10: Packaging

    MagniLink S - PC 4.1 Packaging The packaging consists of the following packaging material (LVI recommends that the packaging be kept in case you have to return the system or you need to move it): • Packing material (EPP) • Box (corrugated cardboard) •...

  • Page 11: Accessories

    MagniLink S - PC 5 Accessories The following accessories can be ordered with MagniLink S. External control box (MLS-A100). Larger external control box (MLV-A110A). User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...
  • Page 12 MagniLink S - PC MagniLink Reading Table (MLRT), portable reading table. MagniLink Docking Station (MLS-A101), stationary reading table. User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...
  • Page 13 MagniLink S - PC LVI Monitor 19" (MLV-A103) and 23" (MLV-A104). OCR functionality (MLS-A102, MLS-A102-MAC). It is possible to upgrade an MLS-CM02 to an MLS-CM03 and acquire OCR functionality for the software. User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...

  • Page 14: Hardware

    In addition to transferring images to a computer, the USB connection is used to provide power to the system. 2. HDMI connection Here the camera can be connected to a monitor that supports HDMI or DVI. User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...

  • Page 15: Using The Hardware

    Used to set the zoom. To reduce the zoom, press the lower key (minus) and to increase the zoom, pressure the upper key (plus). 6. Reference line/Bar Adjust the position of the reference line. Press the right-hand User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...
  • Page 16 8. High contrast modes with artificial colours Press the key to switch between the various colour combinations. Rotation By holding the button down for three seconds, the image can be rotated 180 degrees. User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...

  • Page 17: Position Sensor

    6.2.2 Position sensor MagniLink S is equipped with a position sensor that is used to switch between reading mode (the user points the camera down and flips the lens into place) and distance mode (the user opens the lens). The settings for both modes are automatically saved when you switch from one to the other.

  • Page 18: Pc Software

    The following pages describe the installation and use of the MagniLink S software for PC. The MagniLink S software has been developed so that it does not affect or interfere with other software. It has been tested alongside other software to ensure there are no conflicts. However, LVI cannot guarantee compatibility with all other software as their methods are outside of LVI's control.
  • Page 19 Select "Next" in the dialogue box "Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for LVI MagniLink S". Read the text in ”License Agreement”, approve this be selecting “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and click on “Next” to start the installation. User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...
  • Page 20 If you do not have OCR functionality, then do not select any languages. Then click "Next" to continue with the installation. Select “Install” in the dialogue box "Ready to Install the Program". User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...
  • Page 21 Select "Finish" in the dialogue box "InstallShield Wizard Complete". 7.3.1 Updating/removing software Insert the USB memory stick containing the MagniLink S software into one of the computer's USB ports. Start by clicking on the "Setup" file in the MagniLink S - PC folder.

  • Page 22: Using The Software

    Select "Finish" in the "Maintenance complete" dialogue box to complete the desired action. Software can also be removed via Control Panel – add/remove programs, or from Uninstall MagniLink S in the MagniLink S folder in the Start menu. 7.4 Using the software 7.4.1...
  • Page 23 F6. Ctrl + F6 Display mode for video Press Ctrl + F6 to view saved video files. Mark the video you wish to view and press Enter or select Open. The User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...
  • Page 24 Short cut command activates the ”Always on top” function for the application window. If "Always on top" is activated, the camera image will be placed over other open applications. This means that another program can User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...
  • Page 25 This command takes a picture for OCR-processing. The program then switches to text view and the OCR- processed text is read aloud. If the text view already contains text, this is replaced by the text from the OCR User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...
  • Page 26 Start/Pause reading If no reading is currently in progress, reading starts, otherwise reading is paused. Stop reading This command stops the reading. The next reading will begin from the start of the text. User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...
  • Page 27 Switches to the next installed voice. This command also changes the OCR engine's language to the new voice's language. The following functions are available when MagniLink S is used together with ZoomText or SuperNova/Lunar/LunarPlus: Adjusts the width of the video window when video is Shift + Left/Right arrow displayed in vertical half-screen windows.

  • Page 28: Functions Via Menus And Buttons

    The button with a gearwheel will then be displayed. Click on this to access the other buttons. 7.4.2.1 Functions via menus The menus contain settings for the application. • Application Contains general settings for the application. User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...

  • Page 29: Functions Via Buttons

    The buttons let the user control the program. Below is a description of what they do. 1. Shows the camera image in natural colours or in black and white. 2. Shifts between the MagniLink S camera's artificial colours. 3. Switches between autofocus and locked focus modes. 4. Zooms out.

  • Page 30: Information And Settings Window

    (only MLS- CM03). 7.4.3 Information and settings window The Information and settings window consists of a number of different tabs that contain application information and alternative settings. 7.4.3.1 Applications Settings User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...
  • Page 31 MagniLink S - PC Activate CCTV interface By activating this function, MagniLink S is able to work with the magnification software from Dolphin and AiSquared MagniLink S is compatible with ZoomText version 10 and with SuperNova version 12 or more recent. We recommend deactivation of the CCTV interface when working with older versions of the programs mentioned above.

  • Page 32: Video Settings

    30 Hz for computers with a lower level of performance. Rotate image Allows you to set the rotation angle of the camera image. MagniLink S supports rotation of the camera image to the following angles: 0°, 90°, 180°...

  • Page 33: Recording Settings

    Record sound If your computer is equipped with a microphone, (internal or external) sound can be added to your video recording. User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...
  • Page 34 The MagniLink S software can record video sequences from the MagniLink S camera in Windows Media Video (.wmv ) format. It is possible to record video with or without audio. The video recording is started with the keyboard (Ctrl + F5) and a red indicator is displayed at the bottom right of the video window while video is being recorded.

  • Page 35: Ocr Settings

    Smart start works as follows. If a text has already been read aloud and a new OCR conversion is starting, the reading will start from the position where the reading of the old text stopped. User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...
  • Page 36 • It is important that the OCR engine's language is the same as that of the text. • The camera's resolution should be set at 1280x720, see Video Settings page 32 for more information. User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...

  • Page 37: Speech Settings

    This settings tab is only visible if the camera supports OCR (MLS-CM03). Voice If several voices are available, the user may select from these Volume Set the sound level for the voice. Speed Set the speed of the voice. User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...

  • Page 38: Settings For Short Cut Commands

    If a combination already being used for another command is entered, the second command will be erased. A new keyboard combination will need to be entered in order to change the command. User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...

  • Page 39: About The Application

    7.4.3.7 About the application Information regarding the software version and copyright can be found under this tab. If there is no Internet connection, press the "Enter license" button to license the software. User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...

  • Page 40: Working With The Reading Camera

    • Shut out daylight. Lights in the ceiling, table lamps and light from windows can cause reflections on the monitor. For this reason, avoid placing lights where they shine directly at the screen or at yourself. User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    A red light or a flashing red light indicates a system error. Restart the system by disconnecting and reconnecting all cables and rebooting the system. If a red light is still displayed, contact your service technician. User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...

  • Page 42: Technical Information

    Recycling helps in the management of our natural resources. For more detailed information regarding the recycling of this product, you can contact your municipality, your waste management company or the store where you purchased the product. User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...

  • Page 43: Declaration Of Conformity

    • to follow the requirements regarding products placed on the market as described in section 4 of Annex VII. Manufacturer Manufacturer´s authorized representative Date Signature Position 12-11-2012 Managing Director Erik Bondemark User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...
  • Page 44 MagniLink S - PC User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...
  • Page 45 Technical information ................42 Troubleshooting ..................41 Unpacking ....................9 Updating/removing software ............... 21 Using the hardware ................15 Using the software ................. 22 Video Settings ..................32 Working with the reading camera ............40 User Manual 7942779f | MagniLink S - PC...

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