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User manual
topolino capo light
Please read this user
manual carefully prior to
installation, use and
maintenance for
your own safety and in
order to avoid damages
on your video magnifier.
Gewa art.nr.: 1169140
4A

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  • Page 1 User manual topolino capo light Please read this user manual carefully prior to installation, use and maintenance for your own safety and in order to avoid damages on your video magnifier. Gewa art.nr.: 1169140...
  • Page 3 01.05.2016...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Disposal of the unit according to EU directive 2002/96/EEC ........8 Power supply .......................8 Safety instructions ......................9 II. Instructions for the camera reading system topolino capo light ......10 Included in the delivery .....................10 Mobility Pack (optional) .....................10 Setting up of the system....................10 Connection of unit .....................11...
  • Page 5 Using the camera reading system with a CRT or TFT screen........26 Using the camera reading system on a computer or notebook .......................26 Connecting topolino capo light to a computer ............26 Installation of the software on a PC or notebook ............27 Operation of the system through the topolino-software ..........31 Description of the software menu bar ..............31...
  • Page 6: General Information

    Product description topolino capo light is an opto-electronic camera reading system, which magnifies text and pictures. It may be used permanently for private and professional appliance. The text or pictures are being captured by the integrated camera and then displayed on a directly connected VGA, desktop, or notebook monitor.
  • Page 7: Medical Device

    Safety advice topolino capo light has to be installed in closed and dry rooms only. Do not plug topolino capo light into an electrical circuit that is also being used for any life sustain- ing or support systems.
  • Page 8: Cleaning Of The System

    Cleaning of the system ● topolino capo light has to be disconnected from the power supply before clean- ing. ● Clean the system with a slightly damp cloth and a mild household detergent. ● Interior of device must NOT come in contact with liquids.
  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    2. Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands. 3. Only use the original power supply which is included in the delivery by Reinecker Vision GmbH. The use of any other equipment might lead to a product damage.
  • Page 10: Instructions For The Camera Reading System Topolino Capo Light

    II. Instructions for the camera reading system topolino capo light Included in the delivery ● Basic system topolino capo light ● Remote control ● Power supply unit 12V DC 5,0A ● Adapter cable (country-specific) ● USB-cable ● Software ● User manual ●...
  • Page 11: Connection Of Unit

    If you wish to connect your topolino to a monitor, use your own connecting cable and plug it into the back of the base of the topolino capo light, in the socket labelled D-SUB. Then plug the other end into your own monitor (optional use D-SUB to DVI / HDMI adapter in order to use a digital monitor).
  • Page 12: Description Of The Operating-Elements

    LED spot will be illumintated. Saving of the adjustments last used When turning ON topolino capo light, you will automatically revert to the last used colour and magnification settings. Topolino capo saves two different settings for the reading and distance viewing modes.
  • Page 13: Control Element Remote Control

    Control element remote control Note: All functions are controlled by the remote control. Note: The remote control is working based on infrared. When using the remote control always point it towards the reading device. Keys : Control keys (pre-settings) Navigation menu Switching Menu key ON/OFF full colours, artificial...
  • Page 14: Preset Function Keys / Menu Navigation Keys

    Preset function keys / menu navigation keys Preset function In the menu: turn to the left Preset function In the menu: turn upwards Preset function In the menu: turn to the right or save settings Preset function In the menu: turn downwards Menu button The menu is switched ON/OFF Shift button...
  • Page 15: Control Elements On The Top Of The Camera Block

    Control elements on the top of the camera block AUTOFOCUS AUTOFOCUS ZOOM ZOOM Autofocus (AF) By using the Autofocus key, autofocus can be turned ON or OFF. The status of the autofocus function is displayed for approximately 4 seconds at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 16: Start-Up The Camera Reading System

    (12 VDC) of the topolino capo light. Power on Press the on/off button to switch on the device. When the topolino capo light and the baseplate is illuminated, you can put a page or an object onto the table. All the optional settings – for example zoom, colour or brightness- can be adjusted individually.
  • Page 17: Handling The Rechargeable Battery

    The battery is only fully charged once the yellow charging light turns OFF. ● If topolino capo light will not be used for a long time, please charge the battery completely. Even if switched OFF, topolino capo light may discharge. Total dis- charge might damage the battery.
  • Page 18: Battery Operation

    ● Without using the light, the operating time is about 3 hours. ● Battery charging time is approximately 4 hours with topolino capo light switched off. Liability for battery defects Batteries are subject to natural wear and tear and are therefore not covered by the...
  • Page 19: Menu Settings

    Menu settings By pushing the menu button the menu is switched ON and OFF. The buttons are used for the navigation through the menu. The menu is switched ON: The following options appear on the screen: ● Device settings ● Picture settings ●...
  • Page 20: Device Settings

    Device settings Line marker ON/OFF move the line marker downwards move the line marker upwards Shadowing ON/OFF Is the shadowing function selected, the transparency can be adjusted in three steps from 50% to 100% by using the following buttons. decrease shadowing sector increase shadowing sector increase transparency decrease transparency...
  • Page 21: Main Menu: Picture Settings

    USB-frame rate regulation Settings for the level of USB- frame rate regulation: low, middel, strong, very strong Main menu: Picture settings Sub menu: Picture rotation Standard settings: 0°, +90°, 180°, -90° Sub menu: monitor rotation Standard settings: 0°, -90°, +90° In contrast to the picture rotation, with the monitor rotation the whole content is rotated including the menu and line marker.
  • Page 22: Main Menu: Colour Settings

    Main menu: Colour settings White balance mode The factory setting is set to „automatic“ and ensures for all light conditions a picture in colours which are true to original. Intensification red / blue Should the light conditions be extrem so that the automatic white balance can not ensure the diplay in original colours, the white balance can also be set to “manual”...
  • Page 23: Main Menu: Preset Functions

    IR-filter ON: without IR-filter (infrared-filter), camera becomes more light-sensitive OFF: with IR-filter (recommended setting: ON) Note: Select shutter-time according to light conditions and the speed of the document movement. Automatic dimming Range from “OFF” to 4 minutes Has the document not been moved for a pre-selected period of time (5 sec to 4 minutes) the camera will automatically reduce the level of illumination to 60% of the maximum level.
  • Page 24 Restore default settings ● mark the menu item “Restore default settings” with cursor ● push the button ● leave the menu Install alternative settings With this menu item alternative settings can be assigned to the function buttons To store the settings: ●...
  • Page 25: Main Menu: Languages

    Store preset 2: ● Adjust the magnification to 20x using the zoom button at the camera ● Press the favoured function button (e.g. ) until the message „Preset saved“ is displayed From now the device will turn to a 5x magnification when pushing the button turn to a 20x magnification when pushing the button Main menu: Languages Deutsch | French | Dutch | English...
  • Page 26: Using The Camera Reading System With A Crt Or Tft Screen

    Using your own cable, plug one end of the cable into the CRT or TFT screen and connect the other end to the D-SUB plug located at the back of topolino capo light. Then turn ON the screen. Optional use D-SUB to DVI / HDMI adapter in order to use a digital monitor.
  • Page 27: Installation Of The Software On A Pc Or Notebook

    Installation of the software on a PC or notebook To install the software on your PC or notebook, place the included CD into your computer‘s CD drive. In case the CD does not start automatically, go to your desktop folder and select your CD drive to start “setup.exe”.
  • Page 28 In the next window create the directory where you want to save the program. By default, the directory “C:\Program Files\topolino” will be set up. However, if you wish to install the software into another folder, please click “search” and pick a directory of your choice.
  • Page 29 In the next window, you are given the option to record video sequences. To activate this function, select “activate”. To continue installation, click the „continue“ key. During the next step the name of the start menu folder can be assigned. It is recom- mended to maintain the name “topolino”...
  • Page 30 Click the „continue“ key in order to go to the next step. Finally finish the installation wizard by clicking “finish”. Installation of your topolino-software is now completed and the program can be started and accessed through your window menu bar „Start\Programme\topolino“.
  • Page 31: Operation Of The System Through The Topolino-Software

    Operation of the system through the topolino-software Description of the software menu bar File Save Image: With this menu item, the image currently displayed on the monitor can be saved as an image file. These images may be saved in the default directory or in any folder of your choice.
  • Page 32 Camera Mode: This function is deactivated, as the switching between reading and distance viewing mode by topolino capo light automatically takes place when the camera position changes. Line marker / Shadowing: With this button, you can turn ON and OFF both “win- dow marking”...
  • Page 33: Description Of The Toolbar

    Always On Top: When this option is activated, the topolino-software is always kept on the foreground of the monitor, even when other applications may be running. You can adjust the size of the topolino software window in order to create the best working space with other programs.
  • Page 34: Technical Data

    Camera modes: This function is deactivated, as the switching between read- ing and distance viewing mode by topolino capo light automatically takes place when the camera position changes. Line marker / Shadowing mode switch: Activate and then switch between the options, vertical ruler, horizontal ruler, vertical line coverage and horizontal line coverage.
  • Page 35: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information 1. Reinecker Vision GmbH grants a warranty of 24 months (warranty period only valid within the European Union) against defects in manufacture counted from date of invoice ex Reinecker Vision GmbH.. 2. All parts that have been replaced when repairing the unit will automatically become property of Reinecker Vision GmbH.
  • Page 38: Notes

    Notes...
  • Page 39 Type: topolino capo light V2.0 Serial-Number: Manufacturer: Reinecker Vision GmbH Final examination: Power supply : 100 VAC – 240 VAC 50-60 Hz over plug- in power supply : 12 VDC 5,0 A Type: WTI205000 Power consumption : approx. 25 Watt...
  • Page 40 Reinecker Vision GmbH In case service is International Contact necessary, please contact your authorized sales department, customer relations: distributor. Sandwiesenstraße 19 DE-64665 Alsbach-Hähnlein customer service: Erlenweg 3 DE-64665 Alsbach-Hähnlein Tel.: +49 62 57-93 11-0 Fax: +49 62 57-25 61 Email: info@reineckervision.com www.reineckervision.com...

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