ENHANCED VISION Merlin User Manual

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Page 1 Merlin User’s Manual Standard Merlin • Merlin VGA • Merlin with Color Select •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Merlin at a Glance ..........Setting Up Merlin with TV Monitor ....... . .
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Page 5: About Your Merlin
The auto focus feature on Merlin makes it simple to use and allows optimum convenience for most daily activities. Merlin also includes an Intelligent Focus Lock feature for special viewing situations, such as writing.
Page 6: Safety And Care
Merlin for a patient’s individual condition. Precautions • Merlin is designed to be used on a stable, level surface such as a solid desk or table. • Do not place Merlin on an unstable table, cart or stand. It may fall, causing serious damage to the unit or bodily injury to a user.
Page 7 • Disconnect and secure all power and video cables and lock the X-Y table before moving the unit. • Carry Merlin only by the two recessed handles located on either side of its base. • Situate Merlin securely in its new location before replacing the monitor on the upper platform.
Page 8: Merlin At A Glance
6. Size Dial 7. Preset/Object Locator Button 8. Focus Lock/Auto-Focus Button 9. X-Y Table 10. X-Y Table Locking Lever 11. Recessed handles for carrying Merlin 12. Video Cable 13. Power Supply and Power Cord 14. VGA Cable (supplied w/ Merlin VGA only)
Page 9: Merlin At A Glance
Merlin at a Glance...
Page 10: Setting Up Merlin With Tv Monitor
(Figure 2) 3. Use the video cable to connect the monitor figure 1 to Merlin. Connect one end to the jack on the back of the upper platform, and the other to the VIDEO jack on the back of the monitor.
Page 11: Setting Up Merlin With Vga Monitor
Computer or CPU, where the monitor would normally connect. Then plug the red end of the VGA cable into the red port on the back of the Merlin Unit. figure 3 5. Plug the power supply cord into an outlet and the other end into the DC IN 12V jack on the back of Merlin’s base.
Page 12 (Figure 5 and Figure 5A) figure 5 To use the Merlin video magnifier the switch must be set forward, towards you, to show zero, “0.” To use your computer or CPU toggle the switch back, away from you, to show “I.”...
Page 13: Turning On Merlin
Turning on Merlin Merlin Power Button The Power button on your Merlin is located on the far right of the control panel. (#1 above) • Press the Power button. A green light will illuminate, indicating the power is on. Power Button on an Enhanced Vision Monitor On a monitor supplied by Enhanced Vision, the Power button is located in the lower right front corner of the monitor.
Page 14: Changing Viewing Mode
Full Color Image This mode is used most often because it gives you a true color representation of the image that is being magnified. When Merlin is first turned on, it displays the image in full color. Black and White Image Based on your preference, you can choose the black and white mode.
Page 15: Changing Magnification
SIZE-7 The size you selected will be displayed in the upper left corner of your monitor. (Figure 1) On the voice recognition model only, Merlin will verbally confirm the magnification size you have selected. figure 1...
Page 16: Setting Magnification Presets
Setting Magnification Presets At the factory, your Merlin has been preset at magnification levels 4 and 11. However, you can program Merlin to your two favorite levels, and change those levels at any time. Using the Preset Button Merlin’s Preset Button is used for three operations: 1) to switch between two different magnification presets;...
Page 17: Object Locator
2. Use the X-Y table and move your work or reading material until you have located the desired item within the “target” area. 3. Release the button and Merlin will magnify the item you located within the targeted area.
Page 18: Intelligent Focus Lock
Intelligent Focus Lock When Merlin is turned on, it is automatically set on auto focus. This is the most convenient setting for everyday activities, such as reading anything from a single page to a thick book, reading a prescription bottle, or working with arts and crafts.
Page 19: Using The X-Y Table
Using the X-Y Table Locking the X-Y Table To lock the X-Y table, slide the lever all the way to the right until it clicks and locks (A). Unlock the X-Y table by sliding the lever to the right again and release the lever (B).
Page 20: Tips For Reading And Writing
Writing with Merlin • Beginners should start at smaller magnification sizes, and then increase magnification as they become more comfortable using Merlin for writing. • The smaller the magnification size the bigger you tend to write; the higher the magnification size the smaller you’ll write.
Page 21: Setup Options
Recognition: This allows you to turn Merlin’s Voice Recognition option on or off. If this option is turned off, Merlin will not respond to spoken commands to change sizes or modes. You must first train Merlin to activate voice recognition.
Page 22: Training Merlin For Voice Recognition
If there is an unusual noise that occurs while you are recording, such as a cough or a door closing loudly, simply remain silent for approximately 10 seconds and Merlin will exit the training session automatically. To restart, begin with step 2 again.
Page 23: Using Merlin Color Select (Unit With Color Select Only)
This section will describe: • The Color Select modes that come pre-programmed • How to program your Merlin to display the two additional Color Select modes • How to change the standard Color Select modes programmed at the factory if needed.
Page 24 MODE button on the front console of your Merlin. When your Merlin with Color Select is turned on for the first time the display is automatically in the vivid color mode. Press the MODE button to cycle through all viewing options until you make a selection.
Page 25 Merlin with Color Select Programming Color Select Options With Merlin turned on, place a piece of reading material on the base table so that it appears on your monitor at a magnification size that is comfortable for viewing. Follow these steps to program Color Select options: Step 1) Press and hold the MODE button until the words “ENTERING SETUP”...
Page 26 Color Select modes. However, you can turn off any of the Color Select modes so that Merlin will display only those Color Select viewing modes you find most useful. (The four standard modes cannot be turned off).
Page 27: Using Voice Recognition
• Merlin has been trained to respond to your voice at its normal volume when facing the microphone on the control panel. • If there is any background noise, such as a radio or television, Merlin may not respond because it is not able to distinguish your voice from the other sounds.
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting No Power to Merlin • Push the Power button on Merlin’s control panel. A green light next to the Power button should turn on, indicating the power is ON. • Make sure the power supply cord is completely plugged into an outlet.
Page 29 • A TV or monitor larger than 20" or weighing more than 100 lbs. must be placed next to Merlin on the desk or table at which you will be working. It should be connected to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of Merlin’s base.
Page 30: Other Products From Enhanced Vision
Other Enhanced Vision Products Jordy – Two Low Vision Systems in One For distance, intermediate and near viewing. Magnification: 1X – 30X Four viewing modes for optimum visibility: Color, Black/White, Enhanced Positive, Enhanced Negative Jordy Docking Stand (optional) Magnification: 4X – 40X...
Page 31 Available with Color and Black & White Display Modes Merlin LCD & Merlin Plus Merlin LCD is a video magnifier that pivots and swivels to the most comfortable viewing position. This product includes all the same features as the Merlin but with a sleek ergonomic design.
Page 32 Other Enhanced Vision Products FlipperStand The Flipper Stand is compatible with both the Flipper and FlipperPort products. The Flipper Stand extends the flexibility of these products by elevating Flipper to 15 inches on a platform which allows users to view materials easily in classroom or audience settings.
Page 33: Contact Information
Smart Video Connects Enhanced Vision’s low vision devices to a computer monitor. Carrying Cases Convenient cases for storage and transport of all Enhanced Vision products. MaxTrak An essential accessory to keep your Max straight while rolling across a page. Battery Rechargeable batteries for Enhanced Vision’s low vision devices.
Page 34: Warranty Statement
Enhanced Vision warrants Merlin against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for three years from the date of original purchase. Enhanced Vision, at its option, will at no charge either repair the product or replace it during the warranty period.
Page 35 PRODUCT. Service Process We don’t expect that you will need to have repairs on the Merlin but if you do, you will need to send the unit to our warranty service center. If warranty service is required, please call Enhanced Vision between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. PST for a return authorization number.
Page 36 The Merlin video magnifier is designed to enlarge and enhance images to improve the lives of people who have low vision. The extent to which Merlin can improve the ability to see images and text depends on a person’s individual condition and level of visual impairment.

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