7.4 Activate driver ................21 7.5 Using the software ..............22 Working with the reading camera ..........45 Troubleshooting ................46 10 Technical information ..............47 11 Declaration of Conformity ............48 User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad 1 About LVI LVI Low Vision International AB was founded in 1978 and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of magnifying TV- and computer systems for visually impaired. New products are developed in close cooperation with users and professional personnel of vision rehabilitation.
The system is controlled via a keyboard and/or control box. MagniLink S is available in a number of different models. Choose model in the following steps: User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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Product code Accessory Text To Speech for PC Text To Speech for Mac The systems complies with all CE certification requirements for medical devices in accordance with EU regulation 2017/745. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
(moisture) can form inside the unit or on the camera lens. To prevent problems with condensation, the apparatus should be installed in the room at least 30 minutes prior to usage. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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If in doubt, contact your supplier. Warning MagniLink S 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 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
Check first that the box has no damage to its exterior. In the event of damage, contact the delivery company and file a notification of damage. Open the box and take out the MagniLink S; remove the white packaging. For further information see Installation. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
• Box (corrugated cardboard) • Polyethylene (LDPE4) For sorting and collection of packaging material, please call the packaging collection customer service department for information on the rules that apply in your municipality. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad 5 Accessories Larger external control box (MLV-A110A). MagniLink Reading Table (MLRT), portable reading table. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad LVI Monitor 19" (MLS-A103) and 23" (MLS-A104). MagniLink Docking Station 2 (MLS-A108) with table clamp. Text To Speech for PC (TTS-PC), Mac (TTS-MAC) or Chromebook (TTS- CHROME). User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
In addition to transferring images to a computer, the USB connection is used to provide power to the system. 2. HDMI connection Here the camera can be connected to a monitor that supports HDMI or DVI. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
2 Fasten the holder with the screw. 3. Remove the USB / HDMI module from the camera and insert it into the holder. 4. Place the camera in the holder. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
Press the button a second time, to reactivate autofocus. 5. Zoom control Used to set the zoom. To reduce the zoom, press the lower key (minus) and to increase the zoom, pressure the upper key (plus). User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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8. High contrast modes with artificial colours Press the key to switch between the various colour combinations. Rotation By holding the button down for three seconds, the image can be rotated 180 degrees. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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Settings that are automatically saved for these modes are: • Artificial colours • Negative/Positive/Natural colours • Light • Magnification level • Reference line/Bar • Rotation of camera image • Mirroring of camera image User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
• iPad Pro 12,9” with M1-chip or newer. • iPadOS 17.0 or later. LVI has tested the software on several iPads with above specification without any problems, but there is no guarantee that the system will function on all iPads that comply with the specifications. LVI recommends testing the software on the iPad where the system is to be used, in order to ensure compatibility.
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MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad Click the download icon to install the software. Click Allow while using the app. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
To control the camera functions, the driver MagniLink Driver must be activated. If the driver is not active, a message is displayed. By pressing "Settings" you get to the iPad's settings where you can activate the driver. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
Focus up Reduce focus distance. When this function is used, autofocus is turned off. Focus down Increase focus distance. When this function is used, autofocus is turned off. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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Moves the split mode to the right. Decrease magnification Increase magnification Start OCR. When the OCR process is complete, the application switches to the OCR view and reading begins. You cannot switch using press and hold. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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Switch natural colours Switch between natural colours and grey scale. Switch artificial colours Switch between artificial colours. Press and hold to switch back. Reduce brightness/contrast User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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To make the bar horizontal, press the button again. Reference line/bar right/down Same as the previous command but in the opposite direction. Settings Opens the Settings view. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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Switches to the camera view. Press and hold to switch to the Notepad view. Handle documents Opens a submenu where the following alternatives are found. Hide sidebar Hides the list on the left where previously OCR processed pages are displayed. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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Text settings Opens a submenu with the following settings. Switch reading mode Switch to next reading mode. The modes available are: character, row, sentence and block. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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Switch natural colours Switch between natural colours and grey scale. Switch artificial colours Switch between artificial colours. Press and hold to switch back. Increase brightness/contrast Reduce brightness/contrast Settings Opens the Settings view. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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Switches to the camera view. Press and hold to switch to the OCR view. Handle documents Opens a submenu where the following alternatives are found. Hide sidebar Hides the list on the left where previously OCR processed pages are displayed. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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Insert text. Press and hold to open a dialog box where you can choose the colour, size and font. You can move text around after inserting. Double-click the text to change it. Delete Enlarge and pan in the image. Undo User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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Swipe with two fingers vertically over the Contrast top of the screen Press and hold with one finger on the top Start OCR of the screen User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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Open settings the screen 7.5.2.2 OCR view Pinch Change magnification Swipe with one finger Pan through the image Press with two fingers on the top of the Natural colours screen User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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Press with three fingers on the bottom of Open settings the screen Press and hold with two fingers on the Change display mode bottom of the screen User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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Mac application. Option + H Hide menus Switch between camera view and text view If a text has been OCR-processed, this command switches between camera view and text view. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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The file name will be today’s date and the current time. Switch camera Change image source Change split mode Shift + left arrow Move split left/up Shift + right arrow Move split right/down User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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Display mode Switches to display mode for OCR-processed text. The available display modes are: "page view", "row view", "word view", "image view", "image and word" and "image and row". User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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Select pen tool Option + L Select the highlighter tool Option + T Select text tool Option + E Select the eraser tool Option + F Select the pan tool User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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The Information and settings window consists of a number of different tabs that contain application information and alternative settings. 7.5.4.1 About the application Under this tab you will find information about the camera and the software version. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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If you have chosen to limit the recording length you can set the limit here in minutes, from 1 to 60 minutes. Scan for WiFi networks A dialog box with available networks will appear. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad 7.5.4.3 Camera settings iPad camera When this is deselected, it is not possible use the built-in cameras. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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If this box is checked, text will automatically be read aloud after an image has been OCR processed. Font Here the user can set the font for displaying the OCR processed text. The choice of font has no bearing on the OCR result. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad 7.5.4.5 Gestures Here you can choose which gestures will be used. To turn off a gesture, you can untick the relevant box. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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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 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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• To remove either the positive or the negative component. Uncheck the “Positive” or “Negative” checkboxes. • To restore the colours, press “Default colours”. Grey scale Choose if you wish to have grey scale or not. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
• Shut out daylight. Lights in the ceiling, table lamps and light from windows can cause reflections on the monitor. For this reason, avoid placing lights where they shine directly at the screen or at yourself. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
A red light or a flashing red light indicates a system error. Restart the system by disconnecting and reconnecting all cables and rebooting the system. If a red light is still displayed, contact your service technician. User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad 11 Declaration of Conformity User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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Reuse, installation and maintenance ............ 8 Safety information .................. 8 Short cut commands ................43 Speech Settings ..................41 Technical information ................47 Troubleshooting ................... 46 Unpacking ..................... 10 Using the hardware ................16 User Manual 7946819 | MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 - iPad...
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