MagniLink PRO - Mac 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 PRO is a video magnifier designed for people with visual impairment. The video magnifier offers features including the potential to...
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Pre-installed battery Text To Speech for PC Text To Speech for Mac MagniLink PRO meets all the requirements for CE marking of medical devices in accordance with Directive 93/94/EEC. Our products comply with MDD 93/94/EEC with additions from Directive 2007/47/EC.
Be careful not to catch your fingers when collapsing your MagniLink PRO. When MagniLink PRO is to be moved, collapse it and lift from beneath. If MagniLink Pro has a dockable reading table, this must be anchored and locked before moving the system.
Check first that the box has no external damage. In the event of damage, contact the delivery company and file a notification of damage. Open the box and take out the MagniLink PRO; remove the packaging. For further information, please see Installation page 12.
MagniLink PRO - Mac 5 Accessories Dockable reading table with friction brake X/Y (MLRT-XY). Battery (ML-BAT). User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
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MagniLink PRO - Mac LVI Monitor 19" (MLV-A103) and 23" (MLV-A104). Text To Speech for PC (MLS-A102) or Mac (MLS-A102-MAC). User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
MagniLink PRO - Mac 6 Installation 6.1 Unfolding 1. Place your MagniLink PRO on the table in front of your seat. Remember that the reading table can be pulled out approximately 30 cm in three directions. MagniLink PRO has a low total weight.
1. Install the reading table by pushing it in towards the unit. 2. In order to permanently install the reading table. Fasten the reading table securely with a screw on the underside. User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
When the system is delivered, button 1 switches between automatic and manual focus and button 2 switches between overview mode and normal mode. It is possible to change the function of these buttons via the menu. User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
4. Focus ("FOCUS" is displayed on the screen) In this mode, you can press the function button. When you do so, "F-SET" is displayed on the screen and it is then possible to set User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
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10. Programming of button 2 ("PRG-F2" is displayed on the screen) In this mode, you can programme which function button 2 is to have. Press the function button. It is then possible to select the User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
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 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
To remove the symbol, press the function control. Maintenance charging The MagniLink PRO models with a battery are also equipped with a smart battery charger that uses maintenance charging to keep the battery in good condition. To further extend battery life, we recommend that you use your MagniLink PRO twice a year with just the battery (disconnect the mains adapter) until the battery is completely discharged.
MagniLink PRO - Mac 8 Mac software MagniLink PRO is supplied with the software MagniLink S. The following pages describe the installation and use of MagniLink S for Mac. 8.1 Minimum system requirements Mac OS X Version 10.6 Snow Leopard, or later ...
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Read the text in the ”License Agreement” dialogue box, and accept the license agreement by clicking the "Agree" button. After clicking "Agree", the following window will open. To install MagniLink, drag the MagniLink icon to the "Applications" folder. This completes the installation. User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
If you want to save the video somewhere else or with another name or format you can manually change this. Stop the video recording by pressing fn + Alt + F5 once again. User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
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Zoom in Arrow down Zoom out Alt + O Overview Switches to an overview mode. The camera zooms out and a sight is shown in the middle of the video window. To exit User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
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This could be used, for example, when writing by hand without risk of disturbing the focusing system with the hand or the pen. A subsequent press reactivates the autofocus system. User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
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Display mode Switches to display mode for OCR-processed text. The available display modes are: Side view, line view, word view and a silent mode where the text moves sideways User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
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Reduces the volume of the voice. Increase volume Increases the volume of the voice. Next voice Switches to the next installed voice. This command also changes the OCR engine's language to the new voice's language. User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
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It is also possible to activate the OCR-functionality here if there is no internet connection available. Press “OCR Activation” and a dialog will appear where you can select the license file located on the USB-stick. User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
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Allows you to set the camera's resolution. The number of possible resolutions depends on the camera and whether it is connected to a USB-3 or USB-2 port. Higher resolution means a clearer picture, but can result in a lower frame rate. User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
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When this setting in activated, the application remembers the settings for distance mode and reading mode. See the Position sensor section for more information. Mirrored image When this setting is activated, the camera image is mirrored. User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
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A lower frame rate provides lower quality video, but will take less space on the hard disk. Audio recording If the computer is equipped with a microphone (internal or external) sound can be added to the video recording by activating this setting. User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
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English, Swedish, Norwegian, German, Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Finnish and French. If a text on a different language is to be OCR-processed, then this function needs to be deactivated. User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
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It is important that the OCR engine's language is the same as that of the text. The camera's resolution should be set to at least 1280x720, see Video settings for more information. User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
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This heading is only available if the camera supports OCR. Voice Here the user can select among all available voices. Volume Set the sound level for the voice. Speed Set the speed of the voice. User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
Mac OS X). Choose the tab "Text to Speech", click on "System voice" and select "Customize". Check to voices you wish to download and click OK. User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
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 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
Press the On/Off button for more than six seconds to reset the system. 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 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
33x38x52 cm (13x15x20,5 in) 4.2 kg (9 lb 15 oz) Weight Power source Battery or AC Acceptable temperature ranges Transport and storage -20°C - +60°C 68°F - 140°F Operation: +5°C – +35°C 41°F - 95°F User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
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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 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
MagniLink PRO - Mac 12 Declaration of Conformity User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
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Safety information .................. 8 Speech Settings ..................32 Technical information ................36 Troubleshooting ................... 35 Unfolding ....................12 Unpacking ....................9 Use ......................14 Using the software ................21 Video Settings ..................27 User Manual 7944079a | MagniLink PRO - Mac...
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