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ONYX
Deskset XL
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User's Guide
Freedom Scientific, Inc.
440479-001 Revision C

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  • Page 1 ONYX Deskset XL ® User’s Guide Freedom Scientific, Inc. 440479-001 Revision C...
  • Page 2 Freedom Scientific. © 2012 Freedom Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® ® , and MAGic EyeMerge™ are trademarks of Freedom Scientific, Inc. in the ONYX , MAGic United States and other countries. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help. 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 XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Positioning Camera for Long Distance or Close-up Work ..........17 Basic Operation Using the ONYX Remote Control ............19 Turning On and Off the ONYX Deskset XL ............... 19 Removing the Remote Control Button Cover ..............20 Changing Magnification ....................21 Adjusting Brightness ......................
  • Page 5 Video Mode (Blue) – ONYX Monitor and Television Operation ........31 Video Mode (Blue) – Television Only Operation ............... 32 Brightness (Yellow) ......................32 Zoom (Black) ........................33 Freeze Frame (Red) ......................33 Focus Lock (Orange) ......................34 ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 6 Up and Down (Black) ......................35 Pairing a Remote Control with a Camera ..............36 Removing the Camera ....................39 ONYX Remote Control Tether ..................43 Transporting the ONYX ....................45 Service and Support ....................... 48 Troubleshooting ......................49 ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Self viewing  Auto Focus creates the clearest view without any need to make adjustments  Increase or decrease brightness  Masking  Reading Lines  Freeze Frame  Find function to easily target distant objects ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 8: Onyx Deskset Xl Components

     Base plate with adjustable height monitor assembly  Swinging/telescoping camera arm  Remote control with two AAA batteries  Remote control tether  Power cord  ONYX user’s guide  ONYX carrying bag (optional) ONYX Deskset XL 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 XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 10  When cleaning the rest of the ONYX, make sure the unit is unplugged. Use a lightly dampened, soft, clean cloth with water or mild detergent. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Plug the camera’s modular RJ45 connector into the RJ45 connector on the ONYX monitor stand. A click sound is made when the modular connector snaps into place. Connecting video cable to RJ45 connector on monitor stand ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 12: Monitor Video Connection

    ONYX monitor stand as shown in the following illustration. S-Video connector for television Yellow RCA composite video connector for television 15-pin VGA connector for ONYX monitor ONYX Deskset XL monitor connectors ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Monitor And Television Configurations

    Monitor and Television Configurations The standard ONYX Deskset XL configuration is to have the ONYX monitor connected directly to the VGA connector on the side of the monitor stand. A television can be connected to the ONYX using either the S-Video or composite video output connectors.

  • Page 14: Power Connection

    Power Connection Plug the female end of the power cord into the ONYX monitor stand. Connecting power cord to the ONYX Deskset XL Plug the other end of the power cord into the wall outlet. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Adjusting Monitor Height And Tilt

    After reaching the desired height, let go of the adjustment lock lever, and while still holding the carrying handle, slightly lower or raise the monitor until the adjustment lock engages. A click sound is heard when it locks into place. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 16 To lower monitor height, do the following: Lift and hold the carrying handle as shown in the following illustration. Press and hold the lever to release the adjustment lock. Slowly lower the monitor while holding the carrying handle. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 A click sound is heard when it locks into place. Hold handle to support monitor Press lever to release lock Slowly lower monitor Lowering monitor height ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 18  To tilt the monitor forward, gently pull the monitor toward you until it reaches a position that is comfortable to you.  To tilt the monitor backward, gently push the monitor away from you until it reaches a position that is comfortable to you. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Extending And Lowering The Camera Arm

    Press and hold the Release button, located on the side of the telescoping camera arm, while simultaneously raising the camera arm. Refer to the following illustration. Raise the arm until it is fully extended. The arm will click and lock in place. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 20 Raise arm until it fully extends and locks Press and hold Release button Extending the telescoping camera arm ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 21 Tilt on page 9. Press and hold the Release button, and push down on the black cap located on the top of the camera arm until it is fully lowered. The arm will click and lock in place. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 22: Turning On The Onyx Deskset Xl

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

  • Page 23: Positioning Camera For Long Distance Or Close-Up Work

    Vertical and lens down – for when the camera is rotated to look down at an object on the base plate or desktop  Horizontal and upside down with lens down – for when the camera is rotated and pointed at yourself for self viewing ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 24 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 green POWER button on the remote control. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Basic Operation Using The Onyx Remote Control

    Basic Operation Using the ONYX Remote Control Turning On and Off the ONYX Deskset XL Connect the power cable to the ONYX as previously described in the Power Connection section on page 6. Turn on the monitor by pressing the POWER button, located in the lower right corner on the front of the monitor.

  • Page 26: Removing The Remote Control Button Cover

    For information about these functions, see Masking on page 24 and Reading Lines on page 25. Removing button cover ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Changing Magnification

    When the ONYX monitor is connected, the following color modes are available:   Normal (full color) Yellow on Blue   Black on White (enhanced positive) Yellow on Black  White on Black (enhanced negative) ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 28: Aiming The Camera At A Distant Image

    Crosshairs appear on the screen indicating the center of the image on the screen. Press the black MINUS button to zoom out. Move the camera and center the crosshairs on the new object you want to view. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Flipping An Image

    The Menu text FREEZE appears in the lower left corner of the screen. This is useful when viewing distant images such as text on a blackboard.  To turn off Freeze Frame and return to the camera’s live view, press the button again. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 30: Auto Focus Toggle

    To turn on masking, press the black and white MASK button , which is located on the lower right side of the remote control. To adjust the size of the mask, do one of the following: ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Reading Lines

    To adjust the distance between Reading Lines, do one of the following:  Press the white UP ARROW button , labeled Width, to move the bottom reading line up the screen, thus decreasing the distance between lines. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Saving Camera Settings

    To save camera settings, always use the green POWER button to turn off the ONYX. For more information about camera settings, see Positioning Camera for Long Distance or Close-up Work on page 17. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Onyx Remote Control Functions

    Note: Slide the button cover down and off to access the MASK and READING LINES buttons. For more information, see Removing the Remote Control Button Cover on page 20. ONYX remote control ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 34: Power/Function Led (Red)

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

  • Page 35: Find (Red)

    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 left side of the remote control. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 36: Video Mode (Blue) - Onyx Monitor Operation

     Normal (full color)  Black on White (enhanced positive)  White on Black (enhanced negative)  Yellow on Blue  Yellow on Black ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Video Mode (Blue) - Onyx Monitor And Television Operation

    ONYX, the following color modes appear on the television when you press the VIDEO MODE button.  Normal (full color)  Gray scale (Black and White)  Gray scale  Gray scale  Gray scale ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Video Mode (Blue) - Television Only Operation

    White on Black (enhanced negative) Brightness (Yellow) Press the top BRIGHTNESS button to increase the brightness level. Press the bottom BRIGHTNESS button to decrease the brightness level. These buttons are located in the center of the remote control. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Zoom (Black)

    The on screen message FREEZE appears on the screen. Press it again to turn off Freeze Frame mode and return to the live camera view. It is located on the lower left side of the remote control. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 40: Focus Lock (Orange)

    You can then use the WIDTH and UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the distance between lines and position on the screen. Remove the button cover on the front of the remote control to access these buttons. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Mask (Black And White)

    Up and Down (Black) Use these buttons to move the reading lines or mask up and down the screen. Remove the button cover on the front of the remote control to access these buttons. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Pairing A Remote Control With A Camera

    Use an unfolded paper clip to press and release the recessed PAIRING button on the bottom of the ONYX camera. The button is located between the serial number label and the camera lens. See the next illustration. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 43 Open the battery cover on the back of the ONYX remote control. Insert and press the unfolded paper clip into the recessed PAIRING button (the hole above and to the right of the batteries). See the next illustration. The remote control’s LED will flash approximately 10 times. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 44 The red LED on the bottom of the camera will turn on. This indicates that the camera and remote control are correctly paired. Replace the battery cover on the remote control. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Removing The Camera

    Rotate the ONYX camera so that the camera bottom is facing up as shown below. Next, using a .050-inch Allen wrench, remove the security screw near the locking lever. Removing the Security Screw ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 46 Rotate the camera back to its original position. Hold the camera, and rotate the locking lever up to unlock the camera. Unlocking the Camera Lift the camera up and away from the camera arm connector. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 47 Rotate the locking lever down to lock the camera in place. Attaching the Camera ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 48 Rotate the camera so that the camera bottom is facing up. Using the Allen wrench, attach the security screw that is located next to the locking lever. Attaching the Security Screw Rotate the camera back to its original position. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Onyx Remote Control Tether

    Peel away the paper from the adhesive tape on the bottom of the anchor that is attached to the coiled tether. Place the anchor on the base in the predetermined location. Next, open and connect the coiled tether’s clasp to post on the remote control. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 50 Steps for attaching the coiled tether to the ONYX remote control ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Transporting The Onyx

    Press the Release button on the camera arm and lower it until the arm locks. Position the camera so that the lens points toward the back of the monitor. Place the power cord and remote control into a zippered pocket on the front of the bag. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 52 To place the ONYX into the carrying bag, do the following: Lift the ONYX by its carrying handle. With the ONYX monitor facing the back of the carrying bag, lower the unit as shown in the following illustration. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 53 Lowering the ONYX into the carrying bag Close the bag and either use the bag’s handles to carry it, or use the convenient telescoping handle to wheel the ONYX. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

  • Page 54: Service And Support

    Note: This device has no user-serviceable components. Any unauthorized attempt to service or replace internal components will void the product warranty. To contact Freedom Scientific Technical Support by telephone, customers in the United States can call (727) 803-8600, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. (Eastern Time).

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    ONYX and the wall outlet. Reduce the magnification level using the black MINUS button Try adjusting brightness using the yellow BRIGHTNESS buttons Press the blue VIDEO MODE button to switch to a different video mode. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 56 Use the yellow BRIGHTNESS buttons there is a glare from the screen that to reduce the brightness. makes it difficult to see. Press the blue VIDEO MODE button to switch to a different video mode. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 57 The document I am reading is out of When reading a document close up, focus. extend the telescoping camera arm as described in Extending and Lowering the Camera Arm on page 13. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 58 The image is upside down. Use the light blue FLIP button invert the image. There are smudges or blemishes on the Clean the screen using a damp, soft, lint- screen. free cloth. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...
  • Page 59 If you use a remote control that is paired with another camera, refer to Pairing a Remote Control with a Camera on page 36 for procedures describing how to match the two devices. ONYX Deskset XL User’s Guide...

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