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ONYX™ Deskset 17
User's Guide
Freedom Scientific Blind/Low Vision Group, LLC
August 2007
Part #440377-001 Revision B

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  • Page 1 ONYX™ Deskset 17 User’s Guide Freedom Scientific Blind/Low Vision Group, LLC August 2007 Part #440377-001 Revision B...
  • Page 2 Freedom Scientific. © 2007 Freedom Scientific Blind/Low Vision Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ONYX™ and MAGic® are trademarks of Freedom Scientific Blind/Low Vision Group, LLC in the United States and other countries. ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 Note: Unit has been designed for connection to an IT power distribution system. Do Not Make Modifications to Remote Control Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Positioning Camera for Long Distance or Close-up Work ..........10 Camera Positions and Settings ..................10 Basic Operation Using the ONYX Remote Control ............12 Turning ONYX Deskset 17 On and Off ................12 Changing Magnification ....................12 Adjusting Brightness ......................13 Changing Viewing Modes ....................
  • Page 5 Brightness Buttons (Yellow) ....................22 Freeze and Focus Lock Button (Orange) ................23 Menu Button (Brown) ......................24 Power Button (Green) ....................... 25 Service and Support ....................... 26 Troubleshooting ........................ 27 General Information – ONYX Models ................31 ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview The ONYX™ Camera makes seeing printed type, pictures, handwriting, and small details easier than ever before. The ONYX includes the following features:  Document reading  Distance reading  Self viewing  Auto Focus creates the clearest view without any need to make adjustments.

  • Page 8: Onyx Deskset 17 Components

    What’s in the Box  ONYX magnifying camera  Base plate and monitor assembly  Swinging camera arm  Remote control with two AAA batteries  Power cable and universal 110-240V AC adapter  ONYX user’s guide ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Safety And Maintenance

    Always use the unit on a stable, level, hard surface such as a desk or table.  Never force connectors into the unit’s ports. All appropriate connectors should fit easily into the ports. It the connector does not fit, turn it around, and try again. ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...
  • Page 10 Use only the power cable that came with your unit. Other adapters may damage the unit.  When cleaning the unit, use a clean, soft cloth. When cleaning the monitor screen, use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Do not spray or pour any liquid on the unit or monitor screen. ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started Assembling ONYX Before beginning the assembly, place the ONYX components on a sturdy and stable work surface, such as a desk or table. Assembly is straightforward and will be very familiar to you after setting it up for use and breaking it down for travel.
  • Page 12 Attaching the ONYX camera to the camera arm connector. Rotate the locking lever down to lock the camera in place. ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...
  • Page 13 ONYX Deskset 17 camera assembly. ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...

  • Page 14: Power Connection

    Power Connection Plug the power connector into the ONYX monitor stand. Connecting power cable to the ONYX Deskset 17. Plug the power adapter into the wall outlet. ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Turning On The Onyx Deskset 17

    Turning On the ONYX Deskset 17 Turn on the monitor. Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Press the green POWER button , which is located in the lower right corner of the remote control. There is no need to aim the remote control at the camera.

  • Page 16: Positioning Camera For Long Distance Or Close-Up Work

    Desktop and self-view configuration. Camera Positions and Settings There are four primary camera positions:  Horizontal with lens up – for looking at distant objects  Horizontal with lens down – for looking at nearby objects ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 Any changes made to the camera while it is in a given position are automatically saved and used the next time you move the camera to that position. To permanently save these settings, you must power the ONYX off using the POWER button on the remote control.

  • Page 18: Basic Operation Using The Onyx Remote Control

    Basic Operation Using the ONYX Remote Control Turning ONYX Deskset 17 On and Off Connect the power cable to the ONYX as previously described in the Getting Started section. Turn on the monitor by pressing the POWER button, which is located in the lower right corner on the front of the monitor.

  • Page 19: Adjusting Brightness

    Changing Viewing Modes  Press the blue MODE button, located in the upper left corner of the remote control, to cycle through the following viewing modes: Color Inverted Color Black and White Positive White and Black Negative ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Centering On A Distant Image

    Flipping an Image With the ONYX camera, you can change the screen orientation so that the image is flipped and mirrored both horizontally and vertically. (Note that the camera is configured so that it will flip to a mirror image when rotated into the self-viewing position.) This function is useful when the object you are viewing is upside down.

  • Page 21: Using The Freeze Button

    To turn on masking, press the brown MENU button, which is located on the lower right side of the remote control. The word MASK appears on the screen. To adjust the mask, do one of the following: ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...

  • Page 22: Reading Lines ─ Marker 1 And Marker 2

    Press the brown MENU button to exit the menu. Reading Lines ─ Marker 1 and Marker 2 Reading Lines are used to help you maintain your place while reading text. The ONYX is capable of showing two different Reading Lines known as Marker 1 and Marker 2.

  • Page 23: Exiting The Menu

    Press the brown MENU button, which is located on the lower right side of the remote control. Adjusting Enhanced Image Contrast Press the blue MODE button until the Enhanced Positive or Enhanced Negative image appears. ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...

  • Page 24: Saving Camera Settings

    If you unplug ONYX from the wall outlet without turning it off first, any recently configured camera settings are discarded. To save camera settings, always use the POWER button to turn off the ONYX.

  • Page 25: Onyx Remote Control Functions

    ONYX Remote Control Functions The following diagram illustrates the various controls located on the front of the ONYX remote control. These controls allow you to change how the magnified image displays on the screen. Each control on the camera module is described.

  • Page 26: Power/Function Led

    Reverse color  Enhanced Positive (black on white)  Enhanced Negative (white on black) Note: When the MODE button is used in conjunction with the brown MENU button, it turns the selected feature on or off. ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Find Button (Gray)

    This button is located in the upper center section of the remote control. Flip (Light Blue) Pressing the FLIP button four times cycles the camera through four different picture orientations. This button is located in the upper right corner of the remote control. ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...

  • Page 28: Zoom Buttons (Black)

    Note: When used with the brown MENU button, the yellow RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW buttons cycle through the MENU options. Once an option is selected, press the blue MODE button to enable or disable that function. ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Freeze And Focus Lock Button (Orange)

    Auto Focus is off. Press the FREEZE button a third time to return to the live camera view. The orange FREEZE button is located on the lower left side of the remote control. ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...

  • Page 30: Menu Button (Brown)

    Enhanced Negative modes.) Adjusts the contrast between light and dark areas of the video image. Note: You can cycle through the menu options by using the yellow RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW buttons in conjunction with the brown MENU button. ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Power Button (Green)

    To turn the power off, press and hold the green POWER button . The red LED on the camera indicates that it is on. The green POWER button is located in the lower right corner of the remote control. ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Service And Support

    Service and Support You can contact Freedom Scientific Technical Support to receive technical assistance with ONYX. Before contacting Technical Support, it is recommended that you refer to Troubleshooting on page 27 to try to resolve your problem quickly. If you cannot resolve your issue, you can visit www.FreedomScientific.com. Choose the Support link to search the Knowledge Base.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Press the monitor’s AUTO button and verify that SVIDEO is selected as the source. Make sure the power cable is correctly connected to the ONYX and the wall outlet. Reduce the magnification level using the black MINUS button Try adjusting brightness using the yellow...
  • Page 34 The image on the screen is too bright, or Use the yellow BRIGHTNESS buttons there is a glare from the screen that makes it difficult to see. to reduce the brightness. Press the blue MODE button to switch to a different video mode. ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...
  • Page 35 30 inches away from the camera with the lens up. Make sure that the lens is clean. Check that there are no objects in the foreground. The camera might be trying to focus on that object. ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...
  • Page 36 For example, if you have Reading Lines turned on for distant viewing, and then change to desktop viewing or self viewing, the Reading Lines will not appear unless you set them for those camera positions. ONYX Deskset 17 User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: General Information - Onyx Models

    General Information – ONYX Models The ONYX is available in several different models: The ONYX Flexible-arm includes:  A magnifying camera  An articulating arm to orient the camera in a wide range of positions (You must supply your own television to see magnified images.) The ONYX Flexible-arm PC Edition includes: ...
  • Page 38 The ONYX Swing-arm PC Edition includes:  A magnifying camera  A portable arm and stand for quick set-up when moving from room to room  Cables for USB connectivity to your computer  MAGic screen magnification software with image management features to work with your magnified camera image and magnified desktop at the same time.

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