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  • Page 1 Users Manual...
  • Page 2 VGA input. including interference that may cause undesired operation. Merlin VGA enables individuals with low vision to read, write, view This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits photos, enjoy crafts and hobbies, and more – in color, black-and- for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Merlin VGA at a Glance........
  • Page 4: Safety And Care

    Move Merlin VGA to Another location • The Merlin VGA is not suitable for use in the presence of a flam- mable anaesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous ox- • If you are repositioning Merlin VGA a short distance across a ide.
  • Page 5: Symbol Definitions

    Susceptibility to interference: Size (Magnification) dial There may be temporary degradation of the image when the Merlin VGA is subjected to a strong radio frequency field, Preset/Object Locator button electrostatic discharge or transient electrical noise. An electrostatic Focus Lock/Auto Focus Button discharge (caused by static electricity) may cause the screen to go 7. Light ON/OFF Switch (located underneath unit)
  • Page 6: Setting Up Merlin Vga

    Figure 1 2. Connect the VGA output cable of the Merlin VGA to the VGA input on your external VGA monitor (see Figure 1). Connect the AC power plug of your monitor to an available wall outlet.
  • Page 7: Turning On Merlin Vga

    Each press will cycle through all 7 viewing options. The available viewing options are: Merlin VGA power Button The Power button on your Merlin VGA is located on the far right • Full Color Image of the control panel (item #1 above). crisp, clear • Black and White Image...
  • Page 8: Using Color Select

    This mode provides a white background with black text. This mode Merlin VGA was designed to provide optimum viewing for people increases the contrast to offer crisp text images for reading. with certain visual conditions by offering an expanded range of choices in both text and background colors.
  • Page 9 Step 2: Rotate the SIZE dial to scroll through the Using the procedure outlined on pages 14-15, the following 28 available menu options. Choose COLOR color combinations can be programmed into any of the 5 color select programs, based on your personal preferences. SELECT (see the photo at right) and press COLOR SELECT the MODE button again.
  • Page 10: Changing Magnification

    MAGniFicAtion intelliGent FocUS lock Figure 1 When Merlin VGA is first turned on, it is automatically set on Auto Focus. This is the most convenient setting for everyday activities, You can increase or decrease the size (magnification) of the image...
  • Page 11: Using The X-Y Table

    USinG the X-Y tABle tipS FoR ReADinG AnD WRitinG locking the X-Y table Reading with Merlin VGA • New users of video magnifier systems have a tendency to over- To lock the X-Y table, slide the lever all the way to the right until it magnify their reading material. Make the type large enough to see clicks and locks (A).
  • Page 12: Programming Set-Up Options

    Modes. From factory default, Black & White Mode is set to “ON” set-up. 2. Press and hold the MODE button (#2) for approximately 5 color Select (on/off): If Color Select is set to OFF, the Merlin VGA will seconds or until “ENTERING SET-UP” is shown on the display, skip the availability of the Color Select Modes. From factory default, Momentarily, the screen will fade to black and the word “EXIT“...
  • Page 13: Using The Object Locator

    USinG the oBject locAtoR pRoGRAMMinG ReFeRence The Merlin VGA has advanced capabilities for modifying the default language used within the setup menus. These settings are completely optional and should not be changed under normal circumstances. The chart listed below is for reference purposes only.
  • Page 14: Programming Reference

    The switch is located immediately underneath your Merlin VGA on the left hand side (see item #7, pages 8/9). • Try changing the default focus setting from Auto Focus mode to Intelligent Focus Lock mode (see page 18). Depending on your specific application, either mode may help to improve focus.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Controls: Light Switch On/Off, Auto Focus/Intelligent Focus Lock, Preset, Replacement leD lights Magnification, Mode, Power On/Off The lighting for your Merlin VGA is provided by two 100,000-hour LED lights, designed to provide years of trouble-free service. Magnification (based upon usage of a 19" VGA monitor): However, in the unlikely event that the LED lights need 2.7x (minimum) to 62x (maximum)
  • Page 16: Other Products From Enhanced Vision

    SpeciFicAtionS otheR pRoDUctS FRoM enhAnceD ViSion color Modes: pebble – Compact, Ultra-Portable Magnification! - 4 Default Modes (True Color, Black & White, Enhanced Positive, The Pebble is a handheld electronic video Enhanced Negative) magnifier that you can take anywhere. Weighing - 5 Color Select Modes...
  • Page 17: Contact Information

    Acrobat lcD With a built-in 19” LCD, the Acrobat is a Enhanced Vision manufacturers many different types of products tailored to 3-in-1 video magnifier ideal for near, meet the needs of our low vision customers. If you have questions about distance and self viewing. By rotating the any of our products, please don't hesitate to give us a call.
  • Page 18: Warranty Statement

    On the warranty card the purchaser will be asked to select between the three-year (no-cost) We don’t expect that you will need to have repairs on the Merlin VGA but if you do, you will need to or lifetime warranty for a one-time fee of $299.00. If lifetime coverage is elected, a $299.00 send the unit to our warranty service center.
  • Page 19 noteS oteS oteS...
  • Page 20 The Merlin VGA video magnifier is designed to enlarge and enhance images to improve the lives of people who have low vision. The extent to which Merlin VGA can improve the ability to see images and text depends on a person’s individual condition and level of visual impairment.

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