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MagniLink AIR - PC
LVI America Inc.
302 Saunders Road, Suite 200
Riverwoods, IL 60015, USA
LVI Low Vision International
Verkstadsgatan 5
SE-352 46 Växjö
Phone: (888) 781-7811
Tel: +46 470-727700
Faks: +46 470-727725
info@lviamerica.com
www.lviamerica.com
info@lvi.se
www.lvi.se

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  • Page 1 User Manual MagniLink AIR - PC LVI America Inc. 302 Saunders Road, Suite 200 Phone: (888) 781-7811 info@lviamerica.com Riverwoods, IL 60015, USA www.lviamerica.com LVI Low Vision International Verkstadsgatan 5 Tel: +46 470-727700 info@lvi.se SE-352 46 Växjö Faks: +46 470-727725 www.lvi.se...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    8.3 Installation of software ............. 16 8.4 Licensing ..................19 8.5 Using the software ..............21 8.6 Update software ............... 45 Ergonomics ................... 48 10 Technical information ..............49 11 Declaration of Conformity ............50 User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 4 MagniLink AIR - PC User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...

  • Page 5: About Lvi

    MagniLink AIR - PC 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.

  • Page 6: Introduction To Magnilink Air

    MagniLink AIR Uno with a combined distance and reading camera. MagniLink AIR Duo with a distance camera and a reading camera. MagniLink AIR Distance is a distance camera that connects to a computer via a network cable. You can also connect various LVI reading cameras to the system.

  • Page 7: Information

    • Please follow the instructions in the document called “Assembly and Installation”. • Store cables and power supplies securely. • LVI recommends having two persons present when mounting the unit to a ceiling. • Make sure the system is installed correctly.
  • Page 8 • Make no further adjustments, even if the product does not function normally after following the functional descriptions. Pull out the power cable and contact service staff or the product distributor. Only use spare parts that are specified by LVI. If in doubt, contact your supplier. Warning The product is supplied packed in a plastic bag.

  • Page 9: Unpacking

    Make sure there is no external damage before opening the box. In the event of damage, contact the courier to report the damage. Open the box, take out the MagniLink AIR and remove the packaging parts. For further information, please see the chapter on Installation.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    The control unit (MLAIR-A012) is used if the system is not directly connected to a computer. The control unit contains pre-installed software and cameras are connected to the control box, which in turn is connected to a screen. Includes a hand held control User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 11 MagniLink Framegrabber (MLAIR-A004). Used to transfer images from an external video source (e.i. a projector/smartboard) to the software. Roof bracket (MLAIR-A014). Used if the ceiling is not using 60x60cm panels. Text To Speech for PC (TTS-PC) or Mac (TTS-MAC). User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...

  • Page 12: Magnilink Air Distance

    MagniLink AIR - PC 6 MagniLink AIR Distance The distance camera is connected using the included network cable. The distance camera is available with various brackets. Table bracket (MLAIR-DISTANCE). User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 13 MagniLink AIR - PC Ceiling bracket (MLAIR-DISTANCE-C). Wall bracket (MLAIR-DISTANCE-W). User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...

  • Page 14: Control Unit

    Used to connect the control box, mouse, keyboard or a USB camera. Sound Connects your headphones. HDMI Used to connect an external monitor. Ethernet Used to connect a distance camera. Thunderbolt 3 Like USB 3.1, but also used to connect a monitor. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...

  • Page 15: Magnilink Pcviewer

    • i5 or i7 processor, 4 GB RAM, external graphics card with at least 512 MB built-in memory. LVI has tested the software on several computers without any issues, but that is no guarantee that the system will function on every computer that complies with the specifications.

  • Page 16: Installation Of Software

    When the installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen to complete software installation, or see below for a more detailed description. Select “Next” in the dialogue box “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for MagniLink PCViewer”. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 17 Tick the box for Wi-Fi. If your camera has OCR installed, tick the box of the language(s) included in your license. Do not tick a language if you do not have OCR installed. Click “Next” to continue the installation. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 18 MagniLink AIR - PC Select “Install” in the dialogue box “Ready to Install the Program”. Select “Finish” in the dialogue box “InstallShield Wizard Complete”. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...

  • Page 19: Licensing

    By licensing the software to a computer, you can use the software without a connected camera. To license the software you will need an activation key. Activation keys can purchased from your LVI distributor. To activate a computer license, launch the application without a camera connected.
  • Page 20 The following dialogue box is displayed if there is no internet connection or the application is unable to connect to the activation server. Follow the instructions and contact your LVI distributor in order to activate the applications. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...

  • Page 21: Using The Software

    When overview mode is active, a sight is displayed in the middle of the video window. Change Image Source Used to swap image sources (if there are more than two sources). User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 22 Pan right Tilt down Tilt up Position 1 To save the position, hold down “Ctrl” while pressing the button. The camera image will then move into the saved position when pressing the button. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 23 The reference line then becomes a vertical bar which diminishes the viewing area. To make the bar horizontal, press the button again. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 24 To view the most recently saved video recording quickly, hold down “Shift” when you press the button. Rotate the camera image Rotates the camera image clockwise. To rotate anti clockwise, hold down Shift when you press the button. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 25 Shift when clicking on the button. Always on top Activates/deactivates "always on top" Help Opens the user guide in the standard application for showing PDF files. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 26 The next reading will begin from the start of the text. Change display mode Changes the display mode for OCR processed text. The display modes available are "page view", "row view", "word view", "image view", "image and word" and "image and row". User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 27 Opens the OCR page in the Notes tool. Hold shift to open all pages. Next split screen mode Switches to the next split screen mode. In order to switch to the previous mode, hold down Shift when clicking on the button. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 28 • A surface where you can draw, enlarge and pan in the picture. New image Opens a new blank page. Open Opens the bild. The system can open images in .jpg and .png format. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 29 Restores after pressing undo. Draw with a pen. Highlight Highlight with a highlighter. Text Insert text. You can move text around after inserting. Delete Magnify and pan Magnify and pan the image. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 30 Shift + F2 Positive colours backwards Negative colours forwards Shift + F3 Negative colours backwards Up arrow Increase magnification Down arrow Reduce magnification Ctrl + O Overview mode Change camera Change split mode User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 31 Always on top Ctrl + H Hide menus Open user guide Settings Standard settings Take a picture and open in Notepad Ctrl + C Copy image or text Ctrl + M Minimise application User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 32 OCR-processed. Changes between camera tab and OCR tab Alt + F5 Save documents Alt + F6 Open documents Up arrow Increase magnification User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 33 Ctrl + 0 Next voice Pan left (If the document is magnified) Pan right (If the document is magnified) Pan up (If the document is magnified) Pan down (If the document is magnified) User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 34 • By holding down the right mouse button or scroll wheel and then moving the mouse cursor you can pan in the picture (If it is enlarged). Open documents by dragging and dropping it into the application. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 35 Move the stick left or right to change the contrast mode. Up button Natural colours Down button Artificial colours Menu button Open settings Press again to exits the settings. Back button Shows and hides the menu. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 36 B button Go to position 3 A button Start OCR OCR view Left button Read previous. Right button Read next. VA + Left button Slow down speech. VA + Right button Increase speech. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 37 If you want to update the camera license or activate a computer license, you can do it by pressing the "enter license" button. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 38 If this language is not available, English is automatically selected as default. Available languages: • English • German • Danish • Spanish • Finnish • French • Dutch • Norwegian User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 39 It is possible to save and load settings profiles. Menu size The size of the menus and buttons can be changed here. Groups It is possible to choose which groups of buttons appear in the menus. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 40 30 Hz for computers with a lower level of performance. Quality Depending on performance, you may want to use a lower video quality. 8.5.5.4 Recording Settings Limit recording length Activate this function if you wish to limit the length of recording. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 41 If a combination already being used for another command is entered, the other command will be erased. A new keyboard combination will need to be entered for the other command. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 42 Here the user can set which font is to be used to display the OCR processed text. The font that is used has no effect on the result of the OCR processing. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 43 • To remove either the positive or the negative component. Click out box P or N. • To restore the colours, press Standard. Grey scale Choose if you wish to have grey scale or not. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 44 • It is important that the OCR engine's language is the same as that of the text. • The camera's resolution should be set to at least 1280x720, see Video settings for more information. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...

  • Page 45: Update Software

    Follow the instructions below when the application finds a new version. Click "Next" in the dialogue box "Welcome". If there is an update, the following dialogue box is shown. Click "Next" in the dialogue box "Update available" to start downloading the update. User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 46 MagniLink AIR - PC Ensure that you close MagniLink PCViewer before clicking "Next" in the dialogue box "Important information". Click "Next" in the dialogue box "Welcome to the Patch for MagniLink PCViewer". User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 47 MagniLink AIR - PC Click "Finish" in the dialogue box "Installshield Wizard Completed". User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...

  • Page 48: Ergonomics

    • 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 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...

  • Page 49: Technical Information

    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 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...

  • Page 50: Declaration Of Conformity

    MagniLink AIR - PC 11 Declaration of Conformity User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
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  • Page 52 Reuse, installation and maintenance ............ 7 Safety information .................. 7 Short cut commands ................41 Speech Settings ..................42 Technical information ................49 Unpacking ....................9 Update software ................... 45 Using the hand held control ..............35 User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...
  • Page 53 MagniLink AIR - PC Using the software ................21 Video Settings ..................40 User Manual 7946388 | MagniLink AIR - PC...

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