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Andromeda
User Manual
© Copyright Ash Technologies Limited, 2001.
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Rev E EN

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  • Page 1 Andromeda User Manual © Copyright Ash Technologies Limited, 2001. Page 1 Rev E EN...
  • Page 2 Revision 1.03 English February 2007 Page 2 Rev E EN...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Andromeda. Failure to follow these instructions properly could lead to physical injury. • The Andromeda must be used on a flat, level table. Never attempt to use it on a sloping surface or on a table that cannot accommodate the full footprint of the unit.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Information ..............3 Equipment Supplied................. 5 Using the Andromeda ................5 1. Setting up ..................5 2. Folding down and storing ..............6 3. The Front Panel ................7 4. Basic Functions ................8 4A.

  • Page 5: Equipment Supplied

     Foot pedal;  User Manual. Using the Andromeda 1. Setting up Lift the Andromeda from its case and place it on a solid, level desk. Raise the screen upright. Plug the power adapter into the mains using the lead provided and insert the other connector into the socket on the rear bulkhead of the Andromeda.

  • Page 6: Folding Down And Storing

    Stow the power supply and other cables in the base of the carry case. Fold the screen back flat and lift the Andromeda into the case. Never fold the screen back with an object on the reading table or when there are cables attached to the rear of the unit.

  • Page 7: The Front Panel

    Power The front panel has eight buttons that control the various function of the Andromeda. Throughout this manual the buttons will be referred to with symbols. The exact function of each button may vary depending on the way the Andromeda is configured and its current mode of operation.

  • Page 8: Basic Functions

    Menu, described in Section 5 below. 4. Basic Functions This section will describe how to use the basic features of the Andromeda to magnify text and images. Follow the instructions in section 1 – Setting Up before you begin using the unit. 4A. Reading Table Unlock the table and place the material you want to read on it.

  • Page 9: Power Button

    Press the power button to turn on the unit. Pressing the power button again (after the start-up screen has cleared) will turn off the unit. The Andromeda stores its settings only when it is powered off using the power button. If the power is interrupted, either by a mains failure or by unplugging the power, any changes made during the session are lost.

  • Page 10: Brightness Control

    If you allow a 2 to 3 second interval between presses of the mode button, Andromeda will switch from your current reading mode to picture mode and back to your last used reading mode. This sounds complicated, but in normal use, you will generally switch from your chosen reading mode to picture mode to view an image, then you will switch back to reading mode to continue reading.
  • Page 11 Contrast: The contrast control increases the difference between bright and dark areas, making bright areas brighter and dark areas darker. The Andromeda retains independent settings for picture and reading modes. Saturation: This controls the intensity of color displayed in picture mode.

  • Page 12: The Button Functions Menu

    5B. The Button Functions menu The three function buttons on the front panel and the footswitch can be programmed to perform one of six possible functions, or they can be disabled to prevent accidental changing of settings. The Button Functions menu will list icons indicating the BUTTONS four controls and the icon indicating their current ->...

  • Page 13: The Focus Mode Menu

    Freeze: Press to freeze the display. Disabled: Pressing the function button has no effect. 5C. The Focus Mode menu You can choose from three different FOCUS MODE methods to focus the Andromeda. PUSH FOCUS AUTOFOCUS Push Focus: In this mode the camera MANUAL FOCUS will re-focus itself only when the Focus button is pressed.

  • Page 14: Advanced Functions

    Upon pressing a key to exit the overview mode, the Andromeda will zoom in on the targeted point. This could be used, for instance, to locate the line on a form where you need to sign.

  • Page 15: Colors (User Defined)

    6C. Colors (User Defined) Some users may benefit from setting the ink and paper to colors other than black and white. The Andromeda offers four of the most commonly used preset color options and one user-definable option where the ink and paper colors may each be chosen from any of eight fore- and background colors.

  • Page 16: Vga (Computer Video Input)

    6D. VGA (Computer Video Input) The Andromeda can display computer video and so act as a computer monitor. When a button is assigned to this function simply press once to display the computer video and press again to return to the internal camera.

  • Page 17: Disabled

    The details of the connector are available from your dealer. Ash Technologies intend to produce a blackboard camera for use with the Andromeda. Refer to Sections 5B and 6E above to configure the Andromeda to display external video. 8. Computer Video Input (“VGA” mode) The Andromeda will display many of the computer video standards at most common refresh rates.
  • Page 18 The settings of phase and position are stored for one particular mode of video input only. So for example, presume you normally use 800 x 600 video at 60Hz and you have adjusted the Andromeda to suit, then the settings will be saved for this mode and re-used each time you are displaying this particular mode.

  • Page 19: Changing The Lamps

    9. Changing the lamps If either of the lamps begins to dim or fails to start, they will need to be changed. You should replace both lamps at the same time to maintain a good image. Before starting to replace the lamps you must unplug the power cord from the back of the unit.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions: Table footprint: 45cm x 42cm (17.7” x 16.5”) Folded height: 18.5cm (7.3”) Upright height: 54cm (21”) Height to screen center: 38cm (15”) Weight: 9.8kg (21.5 pounds) Power: 12V 3A from the power supply provided. Wide input voltage (100V to 240V, 50-60Hz) Display: 15.1-inch diagonal Active Color Matrix TFT liquid crystal display (viewing area comparable to a 17 inch standard...

  • Page 21: Warranty

    Ash Technologies or its agents. Pixel defects are not covered by warranty. In no event shall Ash Technologies or its agents be liable for special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages; the original user's remedies being limited to repair or replacement.

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