1.2 Headset .................... 5 1.3 Controller ..................6 2. Getting started ..................7 2.1 Preparing to use Acesight VR ............7 2.1.1 Charging the device .................. 7 2.1.3 Turn the controller on/off ..............11 2.2 Put on the headset ................ 12 2.2.1 Wearing the headset ................
4.3.4 Set the narrow display ................29 1.3.5 Factory reset ................... 31 4.4 Other buttons on headset ............32 5. Notes on use ..................35 6. Technical specifications ............... 36 1. W ’ S IN THE BOX 1.1 D EVICE CCESSORIES ➢...
2. G ETTING STARTED 2.1 P REPARING TO USE CESIGHT 2.1.1 C HARGING THE DEVICE ➢ H EADSET To charge the headset, connect the headset (power input port) with the charger (included). When the battery icon on the Acesight VR...
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screen turns to , the battery level is low. Please charge the device. It takes less than 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery. To check the current battery level - short press the Power Button two times. Clasp ➢ C ONTROLLER The controller is non-rechargeable.
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2.1.2 Turn Acesight VR On/Off Power Button Switching on Acesight VR: The first time you switch on the device, press the Power Button on the Headset for about 3 seconds. When the Acesight VR is in Sleep...
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Mode a single press of the Power Button on the headset wakes the device. You may feel a slight vibration to indicate the unit is starting up. This process takes about 15 seconds. Acesight VR is ready when you see the image on its screen.
It’s very convenient. Acesight VR will shut off automatically when the battery runs out. NOTE: To maintain a fully charged battery, leave Acesight VR connected to power when not in use.
Step 1: Place the headset over your eyes and pull the strap back over your head. Step 2: Adjust the strap to ensure a comfortable fit. NOTE: Do not attempt to walk while wearing Acesight VR. 2.2.2 A DJUST THE FOCUS...
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Step 1: Pick an object or face at least 4 feet (1.2m) away to look at, such as a picture on the wall. Step 2: Rotate the Focus wheel on the top of the Acesight VR headset to the left or right until the object is in focus.
3. B ASIC FUNCTIONS 3.1 A CTIVATE EXIT SLEEP MODE When the unit has been powered on, press the Power Button on the top of the headset to activate or exit sleep mode. The screen will turn black when the headset goes into sleep mode. The unit can also be woken up by pressing any button (not the joystick) on the controller.
To save power, the headset will go into sleep mode automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity. We recommend charging the Acesight VR when not in use, to help ensure it is fully charged each time you wish to use it.
The camera of the Acesight VR is auto-focus. However, if you need to lock the focus, single click the Focus Lock button to turn off auto focus. To return to Auto-Focus click it again. Icon will appear in the lower right corner of the screen when Focus Lock is on or off.
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Press mode button to switch between the nine different modes 1 / 9 - Normal view 2 / 9 - TV view 3 / 9 - Black text on white background 4 / 9 - White text on black background 5 / 9 - Black text on yellow background 6 / 9 - Yellow text on black background 7 / 9 - Edge mode, black text on white background...
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8 / 9 - Edge mode, white text on black background 9 / 9 - Edge mode, colour 3.4.2 TV mode In live mode, press the mode button to enter into TV mode. icon will appear in the lower-right corner of the screen. In TV mode, the exposure value (from -24 to 24) can be adjusted by moving the remote controller joystick left or right.
Note: The exposure value you select will be saved automatically and will activate whether you’re waking the device from standby mode or rebooting. 3.4.3 OUTLINE DISPLAY ➢ 3 O UTLINE DISPLAYS Black Outline on Full White on Black Black on White colour...
3.4.3 F AVOURITE COLOUR MODE You can select your favourite colour mode in the Menu. Please refer to the “Menu” section on page 24 of this guide. DJUST THICKNESS OF OUTLINES CONTRAST OF HIGH CONTRAST COLOURS The thickness of the outline and the range of the contrast in high contrast colours are adjustable by up to 5 levels by pushing the joystick left or right.
4. A DVANCED FUNCTIONS 4.1 F REEZE IMAGE Press the Freeze Button on the controller to freeze the image. You will see the image you are viewing frozen, a pause icon will appear in the top right corner of the screen. 4.1.1 V IEW THE FROZEN IMAGE frozen...
4.1.2 Z OOM IN OUT OF THE FROZEN IMAGE Press and hold the Freeze Button first and then push the joystick Up/Down to zoom In/Out of the frozen image. 4.1.3 C HANGE THE COLOUR MODE OR OUTLINE OF THE FROZEN IMAGE Press and hold the Freeze Button first and then push the joystick Left/Right to change the colour modes or outlines.
Function; magnification will zoom out to 1X and the red Find frame appears. Turn your head and put the Find frame on the target, then release the button. The Find frame disappears and Acesight VR returns to the previously used magnification level.
4.3 M Press the Focus lock /Menu Button for 2 seconds to enter the Menu. There are five options in the Menu: Favourite Magnification, Screen Brightness, Favourite Colour Mode, Narrow Display and Factory Reset. You can switch between these by pushing the joystick left or right. Press the Freeze Button to confirm a selection.
4.3.1 F AVOURITE MAGNIFICATION This function enables you to quickly select your favourite magnification in live view. To set favourite magnification, select the icon in the Menu and press the Freeze Button to enter the settings page. In the settings page, push the joystick Up/Down to select your preferred level of magnification.
In live view, press the Focus lock/Menu Button two times, and the display will change to your favourite magnification. The default favourite magnification is 1X. 4.3.2 S CREEN BRIGHTNESS Select the icon in Menu and press the Freeze Button to confirm and enter the settings page.
4.3.3 S ELECT FAVOURITE COLOUR MODE You can hide contrast colour combinations you do not like. There are four high contrast colour combinations: white on black, black on white, yellow on black, black on yellow. Select the icon in Menu and press the Freeze Button to confirm and enter the settings page.
4.3.4 S ET THE NARROW DISPLAY Narrow display helps people with peripheral vision loss (caused by Retinitis Pigmentosa, Glaucoma etc.) by shrinking the entire image into a smaller viewing area. Movement of the narrow window is also possible to avoid dark spots caused by a scotoma. Select the icon in Menu and press the Freeze Button to confirm and enter the settings page.
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➢ I NCREASE DECREASE THE DISPLAY AREA Press and hold the Freeze Button first, and then push the joystick down to zoom out the display to suit your needs. To go back, push the joystick up to zoom in on the display. ➢...
exit. If you press Focus lock/Menu Button, it will exit the Menu without any change. 1.3.5 F ACTORY RESET This function enables you to reset all the settings. Select the icon in the Menu and press the Freeze Button to confirm and enter the settings page.
THER BUTTONS ON HEADSET Arrow Buttons Toggle Button NOTE: The purpose of the Arrow Buttons and Toggle Button relates to after-sales service and technical support trouble shooting. Do not use them unless instructed to do so by VisionAid or Zoomax.
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1. Arrow Buttons: If the Acesight VR app does not start automatically, press and hold both Arrow Buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to reopen it. “Accessibility shortcut turn Acesight VR on” will display on the screen when the app turns on.
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IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to repair Acesight VR or open its case to avoid voiding the war ranty. Contact VisionAid’s support team if necessary on freephone 0800 002 5555.
• Locations subject to electromagnetic interference, such as next to medical devices that are unshielded a) If Acesight VR becomes soiled, wipe it off using a soft, dry cloth. Use of organic solvents (such as thinner or benzene) causes deterioration and discolouration of the outer casing.
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