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  • Page 1 User Manual Copyright © Ash Technologies Limited 2009. Page 1...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Use only with the power adapter provided. The camera connector is NOT for use with a computer network; it has a proprietary pin-out for Ash cameras. Connection to a computer network could damage either the network or the iQon unit.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Information ..............2 Using the iQon ..................5 1. List of Contents ................5 2. Setting up the iQon ................6 2.1 Setting up the Agilo Camera Mount ..........6 2.2 Using the iQon with other cameras ..........7 2.2.1 Prisma ..................
  • Page 4 6.2 The Video Controls Menu ............24 6.3 The PC Controls Menu ............... 25 7. The Agilo Camera ................26 This page is intentionally left blankSpecifications ........27 Specifications ..................28 Warranty ....................30 Page 4...

  • Page 5: Using The Iqon

    Using the iQon 1. List of Contents Ensure that the following items are contained in the packaging: - iQon main unit - Keypad unit - Monitor cable 15-way (socket to plug type) - Footswitch unit - 12V wall mounted power supply If purchased with the Agilo camera you will also have the following items: - Agilo camera arm mount...

  • Page 6: Setting Up The Iqon

    2. Setting up the iQon Never plug the camera into a network connection. This may permanently damage the network equipment and camera. 2.1 Setting up the Agilo Camera Mount Follow the instructions below to set up the Agilo camera. If you have not purchased this model of camera, please skip this step.

  • Page 7: Using The Iqon With Other Cameras

    If you use the iQon with a camera other than the Agilo, please follow the instructions supplied with the camera. The camera should be plugged into the iQon camera connection point (if it is an Ash camera) or alternatively video can be plugged into the S-video socket.
  • Page 8 area beyond the base of the mouse. This mode is needed when using the handwriting stand. GHIJ ABCDEF GHIJKLM NOPQRS TUVWXY ZABCDE FGHIJKL MNOPQR The overview mode allows you to orientate your position on the page, FGHI read into awkward places or to view objects that are not flat. Hint: To achieve sharp focus in overview mode, it may be necessary to apply slight pressure upwards or downwards on the zoom control.
  • Page 9 Writing with your mouse camera The mouse camera has handwriting stands that can be pulled out that allow you to write with the aid of the camera. Flip out one of the stands: use the left-hand-side stand if you are right handed and vice versa. Rotate the scroll-zoom wheel on the mouse fully backwards i.e.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Iqon

    Disconnect the monitor cable from the computer. c) Connect one end of the Ash VGA cable (socket to plug type) to the connector labelled ‘COMPUTER’ on the iQon front panel. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer’s video port.
  • Page 11 Connect the S-Video camera computer VGA input (optional) cable here S-VIDEO CAMERA COMPUTER FOOT SWITCH Plug foot switch Connect Ash camera source here into this connector iQon Front Panel Connect monitor Power Supply to here Connector Power MONITOR Supply Connector...

  • Page 12: Pc Resolutions

    2.4 PC Resolutions The following PC resolutions are compatible with the iQon: (640 x 480) SVGA (800 x 600) (1024 x 768) SXGA (1280 x 1024) at a frequency of 60Hz. Before connecting the iQon to your PC ensure that the display resolution on your computer is set up for one of the above resolutions.

  • Page 13: Adjusting Your Monitor Settings

    Set up the display resolution on your PC as described in section 2.3. During the iQon boot up sequence you should see the Ash logo and iQon logo appear in sequence on the monitor (you may need to press the PC button on the iQon keypad).
  • Page 14 required, you can manually adjust the clock and phase settings to improve the PC image. If the PC resolution setting matches the native resolution of the screen this will give the crispest image, otherwise the monitor will generally scale the image to fit the entire screen. Note for best results you should generally perform a monitor auto adjustment when the iQon output is set to PC mode as opposed to camera mode.

  • Page 15: The Keypad

    3. The Keypad The Keypad has nine buttons that control the various functions of the iQon. Throughout this manual the buttons will be referred to with symbols. Note that the keypad must be connected to the main unit for anything to work. Refer to the diagram below. LED Power Indicator Zoom...
  • Page 16 Symbol Name Basic function When in camera or split mode this button allows the camera to zoom in. Note that the Zoom in zoom function only works with the Agilo camera. When in camera or split mode this button allows the camera to zoom out. Note that Zoom Out the zoom function only works with the Agilo camera.
  • Page 17 Semi-colours can be chosen when this Semi-Colour button is pressed after the Fn button, i.e. Fn... the unit is in ‘function mode’. This allows the Mode use of different ink and paper colours. When pressed this button switches the iQon output to PC output only.

  • Page 18: Basic Functions

    4. Basic Functions This section will describe how to use the basic features of the iQon to magnify text and images. Follow the instructions in section 2 (Setting Up) before you begin using the unit. 4.1 Power button Press the power button to turn on the unit. Pressing the power button again will turn off the unit.

  • Page 19: Zooming In And Out (Agilo Camera Only)

    4.4 Zooming In and Out (Agilo Camera only) Press the zoom in button ( ) or zoom out button ( ) on the keypad to increase or decrease magnification respectively. A magnifier symbol will appear on the bottom of the screen to indicate the zoom operation. The zoom buttons will only operate in Camera or Split mode.

  • Page 20: Enhanced Functions

    5. Enhanced Functions This section will describe how to use the additional features of the iQon to customize the unit for particular requirements. 5.1 Function Mode To enter ‘function mode’ press the Fn key. The LED on the keypad will turn from green to red and an audible sound may be produced if the sound option is turned on.

  • Page 21: Blanking Shutters

    Press the Fn key so that the LED on the keypad turns red. You are now in ‘function mode’. Pressing the camera mode button will cycle through the linemarker, shutters and then a subsequent press will remove both. 5.3.1 Blanking Shutters Blanking shutters dim the text at the top and bottom of the screen leaving an area in the centre at full brightness.

  • Page 22: Colours (User Defined)

    5.4 Colours (User Defined) Key Presses: Fn... Some users may benefit from setting the ink and paper to colours other than black and white. The iQon offers four of the most commonly used preset colour options and one user-definable option where the ink and paper colours may each be chosen from any of eight foreground and background colours.

  • Page 23: Colour Kill (Monochrome)

    5.5 Colour Kill (Monochrome) Hold Key: When in photo mode only the colour can be removed from the picture by pressing and holding the camera button. Note that once a new mode is selected the image will revert back to a coloured image the next time photo mode is selected.

  • Page 24: The Configuration Menus

    6. The Configuration Menus Press and hold the Mode button for 2 seconds to pop up the configuration menu. The menu displayed is dependant on what mode you are in. When in video camera mode or split screen mode the Video Controls menu will be displayed.

  • Page 25: The Pc Controls Menu

    Contrast: The contrast control increases the difference between bright and dark areas, making bright areas brighter and dark areas darker. The iQon retains independent settings for picture and reading modes. Note that contrast is not available in semi-colour mode. Saturation: This controls the intensity of colour displayed in picture mode.

  • Page 26: The Agilo Camera

    7. The Agilo Camera The Agilo camera has three buttons allowing it to zoom in, zoom out and overview mode. It has a handle for easy camera movement and a lens- mounting bracket for reading mode and distance mode viewing. Holding the centre button in for 2 seconds, when a menu will appear on the screen, allows access to some extended camera functions.

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  • Page 28: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions / Unit Dimensions (mm) Weight (g) Weight: 226(L) x 102(W) x 33(H) iQon Main Unit Keypad 148(L) x 87(W) x 29(H) Agilo Arm 660(L) x 28(W) x 36(H) (Arm fully extended) (including clamp) Power Supply: Mount Wall -Type Output Voltage: 12V DC Current: 2.1A Max...
  • Page 29 Conformity was demonstrated by the following standards: EN55022:2006 EN55024:1998 + A1:2001 to EN55024:1998 + A2:2003 to EN55024:1998 EN 61000-3-2:2000 EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 to EN 61000-3-3:1995 Equipment classification: Class A Ash Technologies Limited, B5, M7 Business Park, Naas, Ireland. info@ashlowvision.ie www.ashlowvision.com Page 29...

  • Page 30: Warranty

    Ash Technologies or its agents. This warranty shall be voided in the event of damage or abuse caused, in the opinion of Ash Technologies or its agents, by dropping the unit. Cracks, scratches and pixel defects or similar damage to the display are specifically excluded from warranty.

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