6.8 Computer mouse ..............30 6.9 Extra voices on a USB stick ............30 6.10 Quality of OCR conversion ............31 Ergonomics ................... 32 Troubleshooting ................33 Technical information ..............34 10 Declaration of Conformity ............37 User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
MagniLink Vision TTS 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 Vision TTS is a combined reading camera and reading machine. The reading camera includes features such as autofocus, several artificial colours and the potential to set the magnification.
If in doubt, contact your supplier. Warning The product is supplied packed in a plastic bag. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep the bag out of the reach of children and infants. User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
Open the box and take out the MagniLink Vision; remove the packaging. 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): ...
The unit has three USB ports. The hand control must be connected to one of these ports. If you wish to save or open a document, you can connect a USB memory stick. User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
MagniLink Vision TTS 6 Use MagniLink Vision TTS is started from the panel. LVI’s logo is displayed on the screen when the system is starting, and the picture from the CCTV camera is shown after ten seconds. After a further 40 seconds, the reading machine starts with the message “Reading machine ready”.
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In high contrast mode, it is used to set the contrast level. If you hold in the Picture mode button (7), the level of lighting is adjusted instead with the Light control. User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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Lights off/on The lights can be switched on and off by holding the button down for three seconds. The system switches automatically between ROPC (Reading Optimized Picture Control) and DPC (Dynamic Picture Control). User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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See the chapter on “Troubleshooting”. 2. Power on/off Rotate to start or shut down the system. 3. Magnification control Used to set the magnification. Using this control, you can select between 16 different magnification positions. User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
To switch between simple and advanced profile, hold the control (E) pressed for five seconds. To go into settings, hold the controls (E) and (F) pressed for three seconds. User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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This button is used to take a picture, OCR process the text and read aloud the result. If you hold the button in for more than two seconds the text is added to a new page. User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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This button is used to take a picture, OCR process the text and read aloud the result. If you hold the button in for more than two seconds the text is added to a new page. User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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"handle document" and then press the control. Rotate the function control (E) again until the unit says “file format” and press the control. Rotate the control until the desired format is spoken and press the control to select it. User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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"column mode" and then press the control. Normally the column mode in on, but it is necessary to turn it off when you are processing text that you do not want to have read aloud in column form. User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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Rotate the function control (E) again until the unit says “contrast level”. It is now possible to change the contrast level by rotating the level control (F). This setting only has an effect if any artificial colours are selected. User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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Other settings have a setting that you can switch on or off by pressing the control. F. Level control Used to set font size and lighting. G. Exit button This button is used to exit the settings menu. User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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(E) again until the unit says “standby mode” and press the control. Rotate the function control again (E) until the desired time is read aloud and then press the control to select it. User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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Rotate the function control (E) until the unit says "about" and then press the control. Rotate the function control again (E) until the unit says "serial number" and press the control. The unit's serial number will now be read aloud. User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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USB memory stick in order for the unit to find them. Factory profile Rotate the function control (E) until the unit says "factory profile" and then press the control. User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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Rotate the function control again(E) until the desired option is read aloud and then press the control. It is possible to select between display mode, column selector, column mode, navigation, automatic language identification and speaking voice and no function. User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
“voices are ready to be used”. It is then possible to go into the menu and change voices and language settings to one of the new voices. User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
It is important that the text contrast is sufficient. It is important that the chosen spoken language is the same as that of the text. The paper should be rotated as little as possible. User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
Check that the document is not rotated through more than 15 degrees. 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 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
8 LED Mains voltage 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz Reading table dimensions 420 x 300 mm (W x D) Acceptable temperature ranges Transport and storage: -20°C – +60°C Use: +5°C – +25°C Relative humidity <80% User Manual 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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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 7944787c | MagniLink Vision TTS...
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