MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook Table of Contents About LVI ..................5 Introduction to the MagniLink S ............ 6 Safety information ................8 Unpacking ..................9 4.1 Packaging .................. 10 Accessories ................... 11 Hardware ..................14 6.1 Installation of hardware ............14 6.2 Using the hardware ..............
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MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook 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.
MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook 2 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.
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MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook Model Camera MLS-HD HD (720p) MLS-FHD FHD (1280p) Choose among the following accessories. Product code Accessory Text To Speech for PC Text To Speech for Mac MagniLink Docking Station with reading table (DVI). MagniLink Docking Station with reading table (HDMI) MagniLink Docking Station with table clamp (DVI) MagniLink S meets all the requirements for CE marking of medical devices in accordance with Directive 93/42/EEG.
Make no further adjustments, even if the product does not function normally after following the functional descriptions. Pull out the USB cable and contact service personnel or the product distributor. Only use spare parts that are specified by LVI If in doubt, contact your supplier. Warning MagniLink S is supplied packed in a plastic bag.
MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook 4 Unpacking The system is supplied in a box with the following contents: Reading camera USB cables Case USB memory stick with software Polishing cloth User Guide Power adaptor ...
MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook 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) ...
MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook 5 Accessories External control box (MLS-A100). Larger external control box (MLV-A110A). User Manual 7944987 | MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook...
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MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook MagniLink Docking Station (MLS-A101), stationary reading table. MagniLink Reading Table (MLRT), portable reading table. User Manual 7944987 | MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook...
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MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook LVI Monitor 19" (MLS-A103) and 23" (MLS-A104). Text To Speech for PC (TTS-PC) or Mac (TTS-MAC). User Manual 7944987 | MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook...
MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook 6 Hardware 6.1 Installation of hardware Open the camera's arm and pull out the camera's supporting legs. It is not possible to manipulate the camera's arm until the supporting legs have been extended. On the back of the camera there are several connection options. The connection options available depend on the camera model.
MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook 2. HDMI connection Here the camera can be connected to a monitor that supports HDMI or DVI. 3. External control panel An external control panel can be connected via this input. 6.2 Using the hardware 6.2.1 Control box 1.
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MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook 5. Zoom control 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 button to move the horizontal line down.
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MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook 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.
A USB Y cable permits the use of 2 USB ports to drive a MagniLink camera system. LVI has tested the software on a number of Intel-based Chromebooks without problems, but there is no guarantee that the system will work with all Chromebooks that follow the specification.
MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook 7.3 Installation of software MagniLink ChromeViewer is available for download via the Chrome Web Store. If you cannot find the application with the search function on the Chrome Web Store, there is a direct link on our website that takes you to the installation page.
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MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook You will then see an information box explaining what the application is able to do; click Add app to go on. When the installation is finished, you can start the application by clicking START APP or search for the application via App Launcher. User Manual 7944987 | MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook...
MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook Via App Launcher you can also permanently add MagniLink ChromeViewer to the start area. 7.4 Using the software 7.4.1 Functions via the keyboard The MagniLink camera is shown as a Chrome App and most functions can be managed via the keyboard.
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Scan for LVI camera Press 0 to scan for a MagniLink camera system. This can be useful if several LVI cameras are connected to the computer. In this case a dialogue box opens from which the active camera for the application can be selected. If the camera does not start for some reason, it can also help to scan for a MagniLink camera system.
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MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook Ctrl + A Deactivate/activate "always on top" 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 be in focus and that you can for example use Google Docs whilst looking at the camera image.
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MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook 7.4.2.1 Applications Settings Split screen mode Select which of the split screen modes to use by pressing 8. Language Change the language of the software. The software is set to use the same language as the computer’s default. If this language is not available, English is automatically selected as default.
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MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook 7.4.2.2 Video Settings Mirror image When this function is active the camera image is mirrored. Rotate image The angle of rotation of the camera image can be set here. MagniLink ChromeViewer supports rotation of the camera image to the following angles: 0°, 90°, 180°...
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MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook 7.4.2.3 Recording Settings Limit recording length Activate this function if you wish to limit the length of recording. Length in minutes If you chose to limit the recording length, you can set the limit in minutes here, from 1 to 60 minutes.
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MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook 7.4.2.4 Settings for short cut commands Here the short cut commands used for the application can be changed. To change a short cut command, tab to the command that is to be changed and then press Space or Enter and then enter the new keyboard combination.
MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook 8 Working with the reading camera Your reading camera is now ready to use. It is important that the workplace around your MagniLink is comfortable, and that you sit correctly. This is so that you can use the camera for as long as possible without putting undue strain and stress on your neck and back.
MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook 9 Troubleshooting If the indicator light is flashing: 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 7944987 | MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook...
MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook 10 Technical information Magnifying area HD camera 1,4 - 75 x (15,4” 16:9 screen) Magnifying area FHD camera 1,1 - 75 x (15,4” 16:9 screen) Power output Power output, standby 1.7 W Weight 1.7 kg Refresh rate 60 Hz Dimensions BxDxH...
MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook 11 Declaration of Conformity User Manual 7944987 | MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook...
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MagniLink S PREMIUM - Chromebook Alphabetical index About LVI ....................5 About the application ................27 Accessories ................... 11 Applications Settings ................24 Control box ................... 15 Declaration of Conformity ..............31 Functions via the keyboard ..............21 Hardware ....................14 Information and settings window ............
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