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Please retain these instructions for future reference. These instructions are also
available in other formats.

General description

The ONYX desk top HD's sleek new design has an integrated high-definition camera
and a portable monitor to let you read what you want, wherever you go. Read objects
from across large rooms and auditoriums, or magnify items such as reading
materials, daily business tasks, classroom assignments, product labels, and craft
projects with the distance view, document view, and self-viewing controls.
Contents
ONYX Deskset HD User Guide ................................................................................... 1
General description ..................................................................................................... 1
Overview ..................................................................................................................... 2
ONYX Deskset HD Components ............................................................................. 2
Setting up the unit ....................................................................................................... 2
Powering the Unit Using the Remote Control .......................................................... 3
Rotating and Tilting the Camera .............................................................................. 4
Carrying the unit ......................................................................................................... 4
Using ONYX Deskset HD ........................................................................................... 4
Changing Magnification ....................................................................................... 4
Adjusting Brightness ............................................................................................ 4
Changing Color Modes ............................................................................................ 4
Aiming the Camera at Distant Objects ..................................................................... 5
Flipping an Image .................................................................................................... 5
Freezing an Image .................................................................................................. 6
Auto Focus Toggle .................................................................................................. 6
Saving Camera Settings .......................................................................................... 6
Advanced Features ..................................................................................................... 7
Shading and Masking .............................................................................................. 7

ONYX Deskset HD User Guide

* HC34P *
HC34
* HC34P *
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ONYX Deskset HD User Guide HC34 * HC34P * * HC34P * Please retain these instructions for future reference. These instructions are also available in other formats. General description The ONYX desk top HD's sleek new design has an integrated high-definition camera and a portable monitor to let you read what you want, wherever you go.
  • Page 2: Overview

    Transporting the Unit ....................12 Troubleshooting ......................13 Safety and Maintenance ................... 14 Service and Support ....................15 How to contact RNIB ....................16 Terms and conditions of sale ................. 16 Overview The ONYX® Deskset HD makes seeing printed type, pictures, handwriting, and small details easier than ever before.
  • Page 3: Powering The Unit Using The Remote Control

    1. Use the unit’s carrying handle to place it on a sturdy and stable work surface such as a desk or table. 2. Raise the camera arm until it locks in the upright position. 3. Connect the power cord to the unit and an AC outlet. 4.
  • Page 4: Rotating And Tilting The Camera

    To permanently save these settings, you must power off the unit using the green POWER button on the remote control. If you turn off the unit using the main power switch, your most recent changes are not saved. Rotating and Tilting the Camera ...
  • Page 5: Aiming The Camera At Distant Objects

     High-Contrast Full Color  Black on White (high-contrast positive)  White on Black (high-contrast negative)  Yellow on Blue  Yellow on Black You can also activate up to 27 additional color modes. For a complete list, refer to Color Modes.
  • Page 6: Freezing An Image

    Freezing an Image 1. Press the red FREEZE FRAME button to freeze the current image that appears on the screen. The Freeze Frame icon displays on the screen. Freeze Frame is useful when viewing distant static images such as text on a blackboard. 2.
  • Page 7: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Shading, masks, and reading lines are features you can use to help you read text on the screen. The MASK and READING LINES buttons are located under the button cover. To access these buttons, slide the button cover down and off. Shading and Masking Shades and masks block parts of the screen to show only a horizontal or vertical slice of the screen.
  • Page 8: Reading Lines

    Reading Lines Reading lines are horizontal or vertical lines that display on the screen to help you maintain your place while viewing an image or reading text. To display reading lines, do the following: 1. Press the white and black READING LINES button (lower left side of the remote control) to display two horizontal lines.
  • Page 9 Flip (Light Blue): Pressing the FLIP button four times cycles the camera through four different picture orientations. This button is located in the upper left side of the remote control. Color Mode (Blue): Press the COLOR MODE button, which is located in the upper right side of the remote control, to cycle through color modes.
  • Page 10: Color Modes

    Width (White): Use these buttons to move the bottom or right reading line, shade, or mask on the screen. This action increases and decreases the distance between these items. Remove the button cover on the front of the remote control to access these buttons.
  • Page 11: Adding And Removing Color Modes

    Yellow on Green; Amber on White; White on Amber; Amber on Black; Black on Amber. Adding and Removing Color Modes The unit has six default color modes. You can also activate and choose from a variety of 27 other color modes. Once a color mode is available, you can easily switch to it by pressing the blue COLOR MODE button, or the black UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW buttons.
  • Page 12: Pairing A Remote Control With A Camera

    To do this, do the following: 1. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control. 2. Use a pen tip or similar item to press the MENU button. When holding the remote control vertically, it is located above and to the left of the batteries. 3.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    2. With the monitor facing the back of the carrying case, lower the unit. 3. Close the case and either use the case’s handles to carry it, or use the convenient telescoping handle to wheel the unit. Troubleshooting The screen is blank. Make sure the main power switch is on.
  • Page 14: Safety And Maintenance

    For self-viewing (close-up lens closed), make sure that you are within 18 to 30 inches away from the camera. The image is upside down. Use the light blue FLIP button to invert the image. There are smudges or blemishes on the screen. Clean the screen using a damp, soft, lint- free cloth.
  • Page 15: Service And Support

     Always use the unit on a stable, level, hard surface such as a desk or table.  When cleaning the screen, unplug the power cord and apply a small amount of non-abrasive cleanser, such as the following, to a soft, lint-free cloth and gently wipe: ...
  • Page 16: How To Contact Rnib

    If you have any issues with the product and you did not purchase directly from RNIB then please contact your retailer in the first instance. For all returns and repairs contact RNIB first to get a returns authorisation number to help us deal efficiently with your product return.

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