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  • Page 3 Optelec ClearReader The ClearReader will be helpful for low vision and blind people in reading. WEEE Notice The directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), which entered into force as European law on 13 February 2003, resulted in a major change in the treatment of electrical equipment at end-of-life.
  • Page 4 Optelec ClearReader English Page 2...
  • Page 5 Optelec ClearReader User Manual OPN: CR-BA-EU/US/AU Version 2.0 © 2013 Optelec, the Netherlands All rights reserved Optelec P.O. Box 399 2990 AJ Barendrecht The Netherlands Phone: +31 (0)88 678 34 44 E-mail: info@optelec.nl Internet: www.optelec.com English Page 3...
  • Page 6 About this manual ......................7   What’s in the box ......................8   Getting to know your ClearReader ................. 9     The Optelec ClearReader layout ..................9   Buttons ........................... 11   Connections ........................12   Getting Started ......................... 13  ...
  • Page 7 Introduction ........................18   What’s in the box ......................18   The ClearReader Magnification Feature Pack buttons ..........18   Connecting the Magnification Feature Pack to the Optelec ClearReader ..... 20   Magnification views ......................21   Page View ........................21  ...
  • Page 8 ................39   Extending the battery life ....................39   Troubleshooting ......................40     Appendix A: Safety ........................42   Appendix B: Technical information ..................43   Contact Information - Optelec Offices Worldwide..............44   English Page 6...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    If you have any questions or suggestions concerning the use of the Optelec ClearReader , please contact your Optelec distributor using the contact information on the last page of this manual. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we hope you enjoy using your ClearReader...

  • Page 10: What's In The Box

    The ClearReader packaging contains the following: The Optelec ClearReader A power supply with power cord A quick start guide This user manual If any of these items are missing from your package, please contact your Optelec distributor. English Page 8...

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Clearreader

    Optelec ClearReader 2. Getting to know your ClearReader This chapter will familiarize you with your Optelec ClearReader The Optelec ClearReader layout Swing-out camera arm Foldable carrying handle Camera Power indicator Object lighting Built-in speakers Power button Capture area English Page 9...
  • Page 12 Optelec ClearReader Swing-out camera arm Open the arm to capture a document. Camera To take a snapshot, position the document in front of the ClearReader Use the document positioning indicators on the bottom left and right of the ClearReader to position the document. The document area is...

  • Page 13: Buttons

    Optelec ClearReader Buttons Play / Pause button Speed dial Volume dial Back button Forward button Scan button English Page 11...

  • Page 14: Connections

    Optelec ClearReader Connections Headphone out Power connector Power connector Connect the power adaptor to your ClearReader Headphone out Connect headphones if needed. English Page 12...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    3. Getting Started Using the ClearReader for the first time When you use the Optelec ClearReader for the first time, the battery needs to be charged. To charge the battery, connect the ClearReader a mains power outlet using the ClearReader power supply.

  • Page 16: Turning On The Clearreader

    Optelec ClearReader Turning on the ClearReader To turn on the ClearReader , press the round Power button on the right-hand side. The start-up process will take approximately 40 seconds. You will hear a series of beeps to indicate that the ClearReader is starting up followed by the start-up sound.

  • Page 17: Reading Text

    Optelec ClearReader Reading text Press the Scan button to capture and start reading a document positioned beneath the camera. After pressing the Scan button, you will hear the snapshot sound and within a few seconds the ClearReader will begin reading to you.

  • Page 18: Play Or Pause Reading

    Optelec ClearReader speed, turn and hold the dial at the end position. When releasing the dial it will always move back to its start position. Play or pause reading The ClearReader will automatically start reading after pressing the Scan button. To pause reading, press the Play / Pause button.

  • Page 19: Selecting The Reading Voice Or Language

    Optelec ClearReader Selecting the reading voice or language To select your preferred reading voice or reading language, press and hold the Back button while turning the Speed dial at the same time. The ClearReader will switch to the next voice and announce the name of the newly selected voice and the language.

  • Page 20: The Clearreader + Magnification Feature Pack

    The ClearReader Magnification Feature Pack packaging contains the following: The Optelec ClearReader Magnification Feature Pack If this item is missing from your package, please contact your Optelec distributor. The ClearReader Magnification Feature Pack buttons The following figure shows the ClearReader...
  • Page 21 Optelec ClearReader Left View Menu Right Play / Pause Down Play / Pause button: Round button in the centre of the remote control to stop and restart reading. Press and hold down the button for 2 seconds to spell the current word.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Magnification Feature Pack To The Optelec Clearreader

    Square button marked with the character “M” on the right half of the remote control. Press to enter and exit the menu. Connecting the Magnification Feature Pack to the Optelec ClearReader Connect the Magnification Feature Pack to the ClearReader and optionally, a monitor. Locate the VGA connector at the bottom rear side of the ClearReader .

  • Page 23: Magnification Views

    Optelec ClearReader Philips screwdriver to remove the screw which closes the cover. This screw is located in the middle of the cover at the bottom side of the ClearReader . Connect the monitor to the ClearReader by using a VGA cable. Adjacent to the VGA connector, there are two USB ports.

  • Page 24: Overview

    Optelec ClearReader Overview In the Full page overview, the full page is being shown with blue numbered bullets marking the detected text zones in the document. The navigation bullets can be used to quickly navigate through a text. Navigate between the bullets by pressing the Play / Pause button plus the Up arrow to go to the previous zone and the Down arrow to go to the next zone.
  • Page 25 Optelec ClearReader To start or stop reading, press the Play / Pause button. While reading, the text will scroll automatically. To decrease the reading / scrolling speed, press the Left arrow key. Alternatively, press the Right arrow key to increase the reading / scrolling speed.
  • Page 26 Optelec ClearReader 5. The ClearReader Menu This chapter will familiarize you with the ClearReader Menu. Save Open Delete documents documents saved documents Change Change viewing Change voice mode settings English Page 24...

  • Page 27: The Clearreader + Menu

    Optelec ClearReader Activating and closing the menu To activate the menu, press the Play / Pause button together with the Forward button on the ClearReader . Alternatively, press the square button on the feature pack marked with the character “M”. To close the menu, press the Play / Pause button together with the Forward button again, or use the Menu button on the feature pack.

  • Page 28: Save

    Optelec ClearReader Save To be able to save documents, you will need to insert a SD card into the SD slot above the USB port on the right-hand side of the ClearReader . Alternatively, you can use a USB memory stick to save documents.
  • Page 29 Optelec ClearReader If you wish to save a document without a voice label, select “No”. The document will be saved using the first line of the document as the name of the document. If you would like to add a voice label, select “Yes”.

  • Page 30: Open

    Optelec ClearReader The ClearReader will prompt you with the question if the captured pages should be processed. If “No” is selected, the conversion to text will be done while reading the document. If “Yes” is selected, all pages will be processed before returning to the document reading mode. This process may take several minutes, depending on the number of pages of the document.
  • Page 31 Optelec ClearReader Scroll through the list of documents or pictures using the Back button or Forward button on the ClearReader , or the arrow keys on the feature pack. Open a document by pressing the Play / Pause button. In the list with documents or pictures, use the Play / Pause button to open the document or picture you wish to read or view.

  • Page 32: Delete

    Optelec ClearReader Delete To delete a document, open the menu and navigate to the Delete button with the Back and Forward button or the arrow keys on the feature pack. Activate the Delete button with the Play / Pause button. Select the document you wish to delete.

  • Page 33: Voice

    Optelec ClearReader Voice This menu item lets you select your reading voice and language. To select another reading voice, open the menu and navigate to the Voice button with the Back and Forward button or the arrow keys on the feature pack. To change the voice or language, press the Play / Pause button.
  • Page 34 Optelec ClearReader The ClearReader will switch to the next configured voice. If adjusting the reading voice results in a change of language, the menus will automatically change to the same language. To add or delete voices and languages from the voice selection, please refer to Settings Menu.

  • Page 35: View

    Optelec ClearReader View By selecting the “View” button, the “View” menu will be opened. The “View” menu contains five buttons: Color Contrast Highlight Size Font English Page 33...

  • Page 36: Color

    Optelec ClearReader Color This option is only available when High Contrast is enabled. To select another color combination, open the menu and navigate to the View button with the Back and Forward button or the arrow keys on the feature pack. Open the View menu with the Play / Pause button. Navigate to the Color button.

  • Page 37: Contrast

    Optelec ClearReader Contrast This option lets you enable or disable high contrast text colors. Pictures will always be displayed in their original colors. Only the text foreground and background colors will be changed. The default contrast settings are black text on a white background.

  • Page 38: Settings

    Optelec ClearReader Settings Select the “Settings” button to enter the Settings menu. The Settings menu contains four buttons: Voice Resolution Defaults About English Page 36...

  • Page 39: Voice

    Optelec ClearReader Voice The Voice button in the settings menu opens a list with all available reading voices and languages. Selecting this button will open the voices list. To enable a reading voice, select it from the list by using the Back button or Forward button on the ClearReader or the arrow keys on the feature pack.

  • Page 40: Resolution

    Optelec ClearReader Resolution This option lets you manually set the monitor resolution. It is recommended to only change the resolution if the automatic detection fails. After changing the resolution, the ClearReader needs to restart. Restore defaults If you wish to restore the default settings, select this button. You will be prompted if you are sure you want to restore the defaults.

  • Page 41: Power And Battery Use

    3 hours. A fully charged ClearReader operate for approximately 5 hours. Please note that, for safety reasons, only the adaptor supplied by Optelec should be used to charge the ClearReader Extending the battery life To ensure the battery pack maintains maximum capacity, disconnect the ClearReader...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    ClearReader and to the power outlet.  If the adaptor still does not power the unit, contact your Optelec distributor. If the battery does not power the ClearReader  The battery may be empty. Connect the power adaptor to charge the battery.
  • Page 43 Optelec ClearReader If the ClearReader does not read the whole line of a document / column / table.  The automatic column recognition may be on. Press and hold the Scan button for 2 seconds to disable the column recognition.

  • Page 44: Appendix A: Safety

     Handle the ClearReader with care. Rough handling will damage internal components.  Contact your Optelec distributor to service this equipment if necessary.  Do not open or remove any parts of the ClearReader as it will void the warranty.

  • Page 45: Appendix B: Technical Information

    Optelec ClearReader Appendix B: Technical information Dimensions (W x H x D): 24 x 23 x 10 cm (9.4 x 9.1 x 3.9 inches) – Depth, camera arm open: 27 cm (10.6 inches) – Height, camera arm open: 25 cm (9.8 inches) –...

  • Page 46: Contact Information - Optelec Offices Worldwide

    Optelec Corporate Headquarters Optelec Holding Hoofdkantoor / Optelec, Siège social / Sede Optelec / Optelec oficinas centrales / Optelec Unternehmenssitz Breslau 4 – 2993 LT Barendrecht – The Netherlands – T: +31 (0)88 678 3444 – www.optelec.com...
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