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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Prior to using this system, please carefully review and follow the instructions provided within this booklet. Your Merlin Elite Pro is ready to use right out of the box. By reviewing all the Merlin Elite Pro features and controls before use and following the directions carefully, you’ll be able to enjoy all the great benefits from your purchase.
  • Page 3 FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Using Merlin Elite Pro OCR/Text to Speech........

  • Page 5: Safety And Care

    Precautions for Use • Follow all warnings, cautions, and instructions marked on the product. • Use Merlin Elite Pro on a stable, level surface such as a solid desk or table, according to its intended design specifications. • Avoid placing Merlin Elite Pro on an unstable table, cart or stand. It may fall causing serious damage to the unit or bodily injury.
  • Page 6 • Do not use Merlin Elite Pro in, near or around water. Merlin Elite Pro is not designed to offer protection against contact with liquids of any kind.
  • Page 7 • Always turn the power OFF by pressing the power button on the front of the device for five seconds when Merlin Elite Pro is not in use. (Do not try to Shut Down the device by spontaneously removing from power while device is in operation) •...
  • Page 9 1. Power button 2. Speaker (x2) 3. 3.5mm jack for Headphones Note: Sound from Merlin Elite Pro speakers will not be available while the headphone jack is in use. 4. Color Mode Button 5. OCR/CCTV Toggle Button & Front Panel CCTV Zoom Wheel Product Accessories: 6.

  • Page 10: Setting Up Merlin Elite Pro

    Merlin Elite Pro. Carry Merlin Elite Pro only by the recessed handles on the underside of the unit for a secure grip. DO NOT lift Merlin Elite Pro unit by the Merlin body, camera chassis or monitor. Gently place it on the table or desk (see handles in Figure 1 Safe Transport).
  • Page 11 Using Merlin Elite Pro for the First Time Merlin Elite Pro is a CCTV & OCR product that can function in a variety of modes. The unit consists of the Built in Monitor, Cameras and Mechanical assembly. The OCR & CCTV camera structure can be moved or tilted depending on your target.
  • Page 12 Merlin Elite Pro Basic CCTV Control Console Zoom Wheel Brightness Color Mode Volume Markers Find See the following Page for Basic Console Controls in Detail...
  • Page 13 BASIC CCTV CONTROL CONSOLE BUTTONS DEFINED 1. Find – Press and Hold to activate the “Find” feature which will minimize your magnification level. When you release the button it will return to your previous magnification level. You use this feature to “Find” your target easily which can sometimes be challenging at higher magnification levels.
  • Page 14 Merlin Elite Pro Advanced CCTV Control Console Zoom Wheel Color Mode Brightness Volume Markers Find Library See the following Page for Advanced Console Controls in Detail...
  • Page 15 ADVANCED CCTV CONTROL CONSOLE BUTTONS DEFINED 1. Find – Press and Hold to activate the “Find” feature which will minimize your magnification level. When you release the button it will return to your previous magnification level. You use this feature to “Find” your target easily which can sometimes be challenging at higher magnification levels.

  • Page 16: Merlin Modes Overview

    Merlin Modes Overview Merlin Modes Merlin Elite Pro has two main “Modes” of operation that can be switched/toggled by pressing the CCTV/OCR Front Panel Center Button which is shown below. Figure 6 CCTV/OCR Toggle CCTV Mode The CCTV Mode is the default mode that will display immediately after you power the device on.

  • Page 17: Using Merlin Elite Pro In Cctv Mode

    LCD Monitor. Figure 7 LCD Range of Motion Merlin Elite Pro LCD is mounted on to a bracket that allows the user to tilt the screen to adjust for the best viewing position. Choose an angle or position that is most...
  • Page 18 This mode is well adjusted for reading, writing and enjoying crafts or other hobbies. Merlin Elite Pro can slide targets freely, up, down, left or right, along the specially designed X/Y Table mechanism. Adjust the magnification level via the zoom wheel to a...
  • Page 19 Adjusting Magnification Merlin Elite Pro offers a large range of magnification capabilities. The following directions can be used with the Merlin Elite Pro Front Panel Controls or the Control Console. To adjust the magnification turn the zoom wheel located on the Control Console, or Front Panel, until you reach the desired magnification.
  • Page 20 Changing the Viewing Mode Merlin Elite Pro was designed to provide optimum viewing for people with certain visual conditions by offering a range of choices in both text and background colors. Press the [Mode] button located on the Front Panel, or the [Mode Up/Down] on the Control Console, to cycle between Full Color, Black and White, Enhanced Positive, Enhanced Negative, and up to 5 of your favorite color select modes.
  • Page 21 Factory Default Color 3 In factory default this mode provides a black background with yellow text. You may change this mode to any of the 28 available. User Defined Color 4 In factory default this mode is Off. You may change this mode to any of the 28 available. User Defined Color 5 In factory default this mode is Off.
  • Page 22 1. Press the “[Mode Up] and [Find/Enter]” on the Control Console, to enter the Menu. 2. Enter into the Menu >> User Settings >> Display and ensure your desired “Markers Setting” are selected. Press the [Find/Enter] button on the Merlin Elite Pro Front Panel, or Control Console, to select your options.
  • Page 23 Adjusting the Volume 1. On the Control Console you can turn the [Volume Wheel] (Left EDGE of Console) to increase or decrease the volume during OCR Readback. Figure 10 Volume Wheel 2. Optionally it can be adjusted via the Audio Sub Menu in the system Menu.
  • Page 24 HDMI/VGA Toggle On the back of Merlin Elite Pro Monitor is an HDMI Dongle and VGA port which allows for a computer or tablet signal to be attached to the Merlin Elite Pro display (additional peripherals may be required). This port makes it possible to use the Merlin Elite Pro display as a computer monitor to save desk space.

  • Page 25: Merlin Elite Pro Console Configuration

    & “Advanced”. These two control methods are changed by taking the control console cover and either placing it onto the console or removing it. Merlin Elite Pro will detect the change and you will notice accessibility of certain buttons and features for your Merlin Elite Pro will also change when the Cover is ON OR the Cover is OFF.
  • Page 26 Basic Controls One of the great features of Merlin Elite Pro is the ability to make the product simple to use. This is achieved by placing the console cover over Merlin Elite Pro (demonstrated in the “Basic Controls Enabled” figure shown to the right).
  • Page 27 Merlin Elite Pro Basic OCR Control Console Zoom Wheel Pause/Play Color Mode Voice Speed Volume Capture See the following Page for Basic Console Controls in Detail...
  • Page 28 6. Volume – When in OCR Mode and reading, rotate to increase/decrease system volume. *Merlin Elite Pro Lights can be turned on or off by pressing down the Voice Speed #5 and Volume #6 dials inwards at the same time.
  • Page 29 Merlin Elite Pro Advanced OCR Control Console Zoom Wheel Brightness Mode OCR / Capture Voice Speed Volume Find/Enter Next Line Previous Line Library Save Pause/Play See the following Page for Advanced Console Controls in Detail...
  • Page 30 1. Brightness – When in OCR mode and viewing the guide frame, press Up/Down to increase/decrease brightness. 2. Zoom Wheel – Turn clockwise/counter-clockwise to increase/decrease the zoom level (Zoom is Possible only while in OCR Readback) 3. Mode – Press Mode Up/Down to toggle through different color viewing modes. 4.

  • Page 31: Using Merlin Elite Pro Ocr/Text To Speech

    Using Merlin Elite Pro OCR/Text-To-Speech Mode Using the OCR Mode Merlin Elite Pro is switched from CCTV Mode to OCR Mode by pressing the Center Knob on the Front Panel Shown below. The device will request that you place your target document within the “Guide Frame”...
  • Page 32 1. Ensure that the device is in OCR Mode by pressing the Front Panel Center Knob Button. 2. Place the document under the Merlin Elite Pro camera and position the text within the indicated guide frame. Please note- Merlin Elite Pro supports multiple orientations for documents when they are scanned as long as it is viewable under the Camera Chassis.
  • Page 33 OCR Readback & Text-to-Speech (TTS) Modes Full Page Picture Mode- This mode is typified by showing the actual photo of your target OCR Scan. A word highlight will display on each word while reading back to you. Magnification occurs on this document similar to the CCTV Display. Basic Picture-Mode (Basic mode only) When the console is set to basic mode the page will be displayed as it appears in the guide frame during OCR Readback.
  • Page 34 Full Page Text Mode- This mode is typified by strictly displaying the target text. This viewing mode gives a clear and crisp version Full Page View of digital text displayed in a word wrapped column like format. Magnification changes will dynamically adjust your material to ensure that it will always extend the entire width of the screen.
  • Page 35 Single Line Text Mode- This mode is typified by strictly displaying the target text. This viewing mode gives a clear and crisp version Single Line View of digital text displayed in a word highlight that remains in the center of the screen. This Single Line format emphasizes making the text as large as possible and easiest to read while on screen.

  • Page 36: Merlin Elite Pro System Menu Overview & Introduction Video

    Merlin Elite Pro System Menu Overview System Menu: Once Merlin Pro has been set up and turned on, you have the option to personalize your Merlin Pro settings to your own personal preferences. While in CCTV Mode press [Mode Up] and [Find/Enter] to access your Merlin Pro system menu.
  • Page 37 Introduction Video An introduction video has been included with your Merlin Pro that will give you a brief overview of all the features in an easy to view format. This allows you to brush up on all of the great features and functions available with your Merlin Pro with the instructions built-in! Use your control console to Pause, Play or exit the video playback.

  • Page 38: Games

    Games The Games sub-menu contains all the various games you can play. You will be presented with the “Games Carousel” which can be navigated by using the [Zoom Wheel] on your Control Console. A choice is confirmed by using the [Find/Enter] Key.
  • Page 39 Settings The Settings Menu contains all of the configurable options to fine tune your user experience which is divided into 12 Sub-Menu options. Use [Find/Enter] Key & [Zoom Wheel] to navigate and select while in these menus. 1. Audio 2. Display 3.
  • Page 40 Sounds – This Sub-Menu has 3 items where you can turn on or off the following: a. All Sounds (ON/OFF) – This Enables or Disables Button Clicks and Chime Sounds. b. Button Clicks (ON/OFF) – This Enables or Disables the Button Click Sound exclusively. c.
  • Page 41 Display Features The User can select their preferred display and visual settings using this menu. Display Settings control all graphical user interfaces, icons and visuals that can be viewed on Merlin Pro and consists of the following options: Screen Messages (ON/OFF) – these are all system and software notifications, warnings and alert messages that are displayed to inform the user of various conditions such as when lights are turned on “Lights ON”...
  • Page 42 OCR Text Recognition Settings Guide Frame – This is the color of the boundary while in OCR Mode. It is used to help you position your text before an OCR Scan. Zone Identifier – The scanned text in your document is broken up into blocks called “Zones”...
  • Page 43 Languages & Setting the Primary Language (English-US by default) This menu sets the primary language for Merlin Elite Pro. All the text and prompts will be dis- played in the selected language. To change your Language Preference, follow these steps.
  • Page 44 Quick Language Swap When the user is on the OCR Preview Screen you can use the language Quick Swap feature to quickly change between two languages (Group 1 -> Swaps between English-American and German, Group 2-> Swaps Between English-UK and Chinese-Cantonese) or cycle through the entire language list one by one.
  • Page 45 Screen Saver You can adjust the overall time it takes for the screensaver to engage or toggle it on and off. The screen saver is activated after a certain time interval where the device is not in use and the camera doesn’t detect any motion under the camera. •...

  • Page 46: Settings Menu

    This menu is used to check the status and revision numbers of your device or to make it “Factory Fresh” in regards to the original configuration at the time it left the Enhanced Vision Factory. Product Information This submenu contains important system information such as the Software Version, Language Group, Product Number etc.

  • Page 47: Library Menu

    Library Menu The Library function stores all of your saved pictures, pages and books. To enter into the library you may do so via the system menu, CCTV mode or OCR mode by pressing the “Library” button on the advanced control Console.
  • Page 48 Library Sub-Menus When you navigate to the Library Menu you will be provided with Sub Menus for Pictures and Documents. Selecting “Pictures” takes you to the Display List whereas selecting “Documents” will take you to the Pages and Books Sub Menu. Pictures Documents Documents Sub-Menus...
  • Page 49 Library Features in depth Navigating Merlin Elite Pro Display List Once you enter your library you will enter the “Display List” which will show you a preview of your Book, Page or Picture. Use the Zoom Wheel to cycle through all of your saved documents. You should also notice previews for the next and previous lines will change as you navigate between the different options.
  • Page 50 Navigating A Book (Next and Previous Pages) In order to navigate all the pages in a book you will need to utilize the following shortcut to simulate turning the page. This is done by Pressing and Holding the [Pause/Play] button and then pressing the [Next] button to go forward one page or [Previous] button to return one page.

  • Page 51: Saving And Exporting

    Saving/Downloading Files to USB Drive Merlin Pro has the option to export your files and documents to a USB Flash drive. To use this feature it is mandatory that you connect the 2 port USB Hub (Page 8 Item 10) and a USB Flash Drive to the available empty USB port in the back of your Merlin Pro.
  • Page 52 Exporting Files from the Library in a desired format You can transfer your saved Merlin Elite Pro files off of your device into a variety of formats which include .txt, .rtf, .jpg, .pdf and .doc. To use this feature it is mandatory that you connect the 2 port USB Hub (Page 8 Item 10) and a USB Flash Drive to the available empty USB port in the back of your Merlin Pro.

  • Page 53: Importing & Deleting Images

    • Delete All Documents – This option automatically deletes all of your saved documents (Pages & Books) 1. Enter into the System Menu >> Library >> Delete All Documents. 2. Upon Activation the Delete Icon will appear indicating that you are deleting the images.

  • Page 54: Help Menu

    Help Menu The Help Menu Contains a list of all of the available shortcuts and key presses to access your Merlin Elite Pro features. This is a Quick Start Reference with both Simple and Advanced references mapped in sufficient detail for you to be able to pick up using the device right away.

  • Page 55: Power States

    A message will display during shutdown which lasts about 10 seconds. Standby When your Merlin Elite Pro is not in use you may want to place it into Standby. Placing your device into standby mode saves power and allows a quicker return to normal operation than compared to a full shutdown.

  • Page 56: Tips And Tricks

    User Menus -Merlin Elite Pro is a feature rich system that comes with a lot of configurable options. You can customize your User Interface, System Sounds or System Display items to suit your preference. Once you are familiar with the system try changing or configuring these options...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting, Specifications & Warranty Information

    -Make sure the power supply from Merlin Elite Pro is securely connected to a working outlet. Push the Power button on Merlin Elite Pro’s Front Panel. A blue light near the Power button, and blue Control Console LED, should illuminate indicating the power is turned on.
  • Page 58 • Storage/transport temperature range: 0-60°C / 32-140°F Warranty: 3 Years *Product specifications subject to change without notice. OCR Storage Capacity •The file size of an OCR scan varies based on text density. 1000 full page scans at minimum can be stored on Merlin Elite Pro.
  • Page 59 All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use; e) Damage due to operation of Merlin Elite Pro with equipment not supplied by Enhanced Vision.

  • Page 60: Other Products From Enhanced Vision

    OTHER ENHANCED VISION PRODUCTS Smart Reader HD Pebble HD...
  • Page 61 OTHER ENHANCED VISION PRODUCTS 20” LCD: 1.9x (min) to 51.2x (max) 22” LCD: 2.1x (min) to 55.9x (max) 24” LCD: 2.3x (min) to 61.2x (max)
  • Page 62 OTHER ENHANCED VISION PRODUCTS Amigo HD...
  • Page 63 Notes...
  • Page 64 Merlin Elite Pro is a high definition desktop CCTV – featuring Full Page text to speech (OCR). Merlin Elite Pro will read any printed text aloud with just the push of a button. Listen or Read along. For more information, Please visit www.enhancedvision.com.

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