6.5 Configuration ................22 6.6 Extra voices on a USB stick ............24 6.7 Quality of OCR conversion ............24 Ergonomics ................... 25 Troubleshooting ................26 Technical information ..............27 10 Declaration of Conformity ............29 User Manual 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
MagniLink Vision TTS 1 About LVI LVI Low Vision International AB was founded in 1978 and is one of the world's leading manufacturers of equipment for persons with visual impairments. Development of new products takes place in close cooperation with users and professional staff within the low vision rehabilitation industry.
Thank you for choosing this video magnifier. Our aim is for you to be satisfied with your choice of supplier and reading aid. MagniLink Vision TTS is a combined reading camera and reading machine. The reading camera includes features such as autofocus, several artificial colours and the potential to set the magnification.
If in doubt, contact your supplier. Warning The product 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 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
Open the box and take out the MagniLink Vision; remove the packaging. 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): ...
The unit has three USB ports. The hand control must be connected to one of these ports. If you wish to save or open a document, you can connect a USB memory stick. User Manual 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
MagniLink Vision TTS 6 Use MagniLink Vision TTS is started from the panel. LVI’s logo is displayed on the screen when the system is starting, and the picture from the CCTV camera is shown after ten seconds. After a further 40 seconds, the reading machine starts with the message “Reading machine ready”.
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In high contrast mode, it is used to set the contrast level. If you hold in the Picture mode button (7), the level of lighting is adjusted instead with the Light control. User Manual 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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Lights off/on The lights can be switched on and off by holding the button down for three seconds. The system switches automatically between ROPC (Reading Optimized Picture Control) and DPC (Dynamic Picture Control). User Manual 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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See the chapter on “Troubleshooting”. 2. Power on/off Rotate to start or shut down the system. 3. Magnification control Used to set the magnification. Using this control, you can select between 16 different magnification positions. User Manual 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
To increase friction, push the depth way brake towards the back. Push the brake in as far as possible to lock the reading table. User Manual 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
Use this button to switch between the different display modes. There are six different display modes: “word”, “line”, “page”, “picture”, “picture and word” and “picture and line”. Speed control When you rotate the control, you adjust the speed of reading. User Manual 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
OCR-processed text, it shines blue. When the unit is in standby, it shines white. Button for switching between camera and text mode This button switches between the OCR camera and the OCR- processed text. User Manual 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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Rotate the level control(F) to increase or decrease the volume. Adjust the speech speed Rotate the function control(E) until the unit says speed. Then rotate the level control(F) to increase or decrease the speech speed. User Manual 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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“column selector”. It is now possible to adjust the column selector by pressing the control. There are three options: vertical, horizontal or off. When the column selector is on, only those columns that are intersected by the column selector are OCR-processed. User Manual 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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Then rotate the function control(E) until the unit says "menu voice" and press the control. Rotate the function control again(E) until the desired voice is spoken and then press the control to select the voice. User Manual 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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Then rotate the function control(E) until the unit says “graphics” and press the control. Rotate the function control(E) again until the unit says “natural colours” and press the control. User Manual 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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"about" and press the control. Rotate the function control again(E) until the unit says "update software" and press the control. When the update is complete, the unit will notify you of this. User Manual 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
Rotate the function control again(E) until the desired option is read aloud and then press the control. It is possible to choose between volume, speed, magnification and navigation. User Manual 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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"save configuration" and then press the control. Go back without saving To leave the configuration without saving, rotate the function control(E) until the unit says "close configuration" and then press the control. User Manual 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
It is important that the text contrast is sufficient. It is important that the chosen spoken language is the same as that of the text. The paper should be rotated as little as possible. User Manual 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
If you use the device for long periods of time, there is a risk of repeated movements causing you pain in your neck, shoulders and back. Your eyes can also get tired from looking at a screen for too long. User Manual 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
Check that the document is not rotated through more than 15 degrees. Never remove any panels or the casing in order to attempt to repair the system yourself. In the event of problems, contact your local dealer. User Manual 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
8 LED Mains voltage 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz Reading table dimensions 420 x 300 mm (W x D) Acceptable temperature ranges Transport and storage: -20°C – +60°C Use: +5°C – +25°C Relative humidity <80% User Manual 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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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 7944787b | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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