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Humanware SmartView Synergy User Manual

Humanware SmartView Synergy User Manual

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  • Page 1 Revision 4-20092709...
  • Page 2 BrailleNote, the leading productivity device for the blind in education and business, as well as for personal use; the Victor Reader line, the world's leading digital audiobook players; myReader2, HumanWare’s unique "auto reader" for people with low vision and SmartView Synergy.
  • Page 3 Important Safety Instructions Follow all warnings, cautions, and instructions marked on the product. The power supply cord is a disconnect device for pluggable equipment. The socketPoutlet should be installed near the equipment, and be easily accessible. This product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug as a safety feature.
  • Page 4 Caution...
  • Page 5 Susceptibility to Interference There may be temporary degradation of the image when the SmartView Synergy is subjected to a strong radio frequency field, electro static discharge or transient electrical noise. An electro static discharge (caused by static electricity) may cause the screen to go blank.
  • Page 6 energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no gua rantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Overview of SmartView Synergy ....1 Introduction ......1 Unpacking the system .
  • Page 8 3 Main Menu ......14 Navigating the menu ....14 Using Sliders .

  • Page 9: Overview Of Smartview Synergy

    Getting Started Guide • Tutorial DVD 1.3 Configurations The SmartView Synergy is available in two configu rations: The Base configuration does not have an integrated LCD screen. Users will have to connect their own LCD screen. It also comes with a Standard remote control panel.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    The standard configuration has an integrated LCD screen and a Fixed Standard panel. Two screen sizes are available: 19” and 22”. A fixed Advanced control panel and an Advanced remote control panel are optional. Note: Remote control panels are attached to the base of the unit by a cable.
  • Page 11 2. Remove flat cover from top of base unit Position the tabs on bottom of the arm over the two slots on the metal structure. Lower the LCD and arm so the tabs fit into the lots and slide the LCD/arm to the rear. The LCD/ARM unit should hold itself...
  • Page 12 4. Screw in the two screws on both sides of the arm 5. Connect the cable to the matching connector through the hole in the top. Use a screwdriver to tighten the connector. Step 5. Place the plastic piece over the bottom the arm 6.
  • Page 13 Step 6 Place the small plastic piece at the front of the base of the arm 7. Place the small plastic piece at the front of the base of the arm 8. Connect the power supply and cable Warning: Do not lift the unit by the arm. Only lift by holding the bottom of the base.

  • Page 14: Physical Description Of Smartview Synergy

    1.5 Physical description of SmartView Synergy 1.5.1 SmartView Synergy (Standard configuration) LCD screen Front Control panel Camera and Page Locator Light Table Lock Reading Table Rear panel...

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Note: The Base configuration of the SmartView Synergy does not permit the attachment of a LCD Screen or Fixed Front Control panel. Users must connect their own LCD screen and attach a Remote Control panel. 1.5.2 Rear panel Power connector USB maintenance port Remote control panel connector TV OUT connector...

  • Page 16: Using The Reading Table

    1.5.3 Using the Reading Table Use the Reading Table to move the items you wish to magnify. To read a text, move the table towards you and locate the beginning of the sentence. As you continue reading, move the table to the left to follow the sentence.

  • Page 17: Control Panel And Buttons

    • Move the screen up or down to adjust to your eye level. • Tilt the screen forward and backward and swivel left or right until you find the best position. 2 Control panel and buttons. From left to right, the Control panel is comprised of the following buttons and knobs: Enhanced contrast button Color button...

  • Page 18: Description Of Control Panel Buttons

    2.1.1 Power button The Power button is the last button on the right. It is used to power on and off the SmartView Synergy. When the Power is on, the lights over the table will illuminate and the Power button will glow green.

  • Page 19: Color Mode Button

    for five seconds, a confirmation beep will be heard if Beep option is enabled in the main menu. From a full set of 16 color combinations, pressing and holding the Enhanced contrast button for five seconds will restrict color combinations: current foreground and background colors, inverted foreground and background colors, black on white and white on black.

  • Page 20: Zoom Knob

    The Page Locator button is also used to change the video configuration. Press and hold the Page Locator button for 2 seconds to perform an input/output video switch. For information on how to set the unit for input or output, please consult the Display Sub menu section, Video Switch item.

  • Page 21: Brightness Knob

    The position of the line and the width of the blinds can be adjusted. Use the Brightness knob to adjust the position of the line. To modify the width of the blinds, press and hold the Line and Blinds button for two seconds.

  • Page 22: Main Menu

    3 Main Menu To access the main menu, press and hold the Color button for two seconds. A beep will be heard and the Main menu will appear on the screen. Note that non error beeps can be disabled in the Main menu. 3.1 Navigating the menu While in the menu, the normal functions of the control panel will be replaced by menu functions.

  • Page 23: Main Menu Items

    3.3 Main menu items The Main menu is comprised of the following items: Brightness Selecting this menu item will display a Brightness slider bar that will allow you to adjust brightness levels. Different brightness levels can be set for Enhanced contrast and Color modes. Contrast (Color mode only) Selecting this menu item will display a Contrast slider bar that will allow you to adjust contrast levels.
  • Page 24 Focus Use this feature to alternate between Automatic and Fixed focus. The Fixed focus option is useful in situations where you don’t want to focus on an object entering the field of vision. For example, when writing, you don’t want the camera to focus on your hand or the pen.

  • Page 25: Display Submenu

    3.4 Display Submenu Language This menu item allows you to select the screen dis play language. Region Selecting a different region setting will change the technical support telephone number listed on the splash screen. System Information Selecting this option will display the splash screen normally seen when starting the system.

  • Page 26: Using Vga In, Vga Out And Tv Output

    VGA IN port and you wish to display its image on the screen without modifying video connections. 4 Using VGA IN, VGA OUT and TV Output The SmartView Synergy offers different video options.

  • Page 27: Vga In

    4.1 VGA IN With an Advanced control panel, the SmartView Synergy can take advantage of the VGA IN port to display an outside video source. The primary appli cation of this feature is to share an LCD screen between the Synergy and a PC. To do so, follow these instructions: •...

  • Page 28: Vga Out (Standard Configuration With Advanced Control Panel Only)

    4.2 VGA OUT (Standard configuration with Advanced Control panel only) Users can use the VGA OUT port to display images on a different screen. To do so, follow these instruc tions: • Connect the secondary screen to the Smart View’s VGA OUT port. •...

  • Page 29: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5.1 Maintenance Wipe your SmartView Synergy with a clean, soft cloth. 5.2Troubleshooting If the screen is blank: • Check that the Universal power supply is connected to the AC power cable. Make sure the other end of the AC power cable is connected to...
  • Page 30 If there is no computer display when a PC is connected: • Make sure that all connectors are properly plugged in. Particularly make sure that the computer cable is connected to the Synergy unit and not directly to the monitor. Press the Page locator button.
  • Page 31 Contrast cannot be adjusted when in Enhanced Contrast mode. Please consult the Enhanced Contrast mode section for additional information. • Check if the lights over the reading table are turned on. If not, check the Light menu item in the main menu. If the colors are difficult to detect: •...
  • Page 32 It is best seen on white paper. If there is a limited number of false colors: • Press the Enhanced contrast button to make sure that the SmartView Synergy is in Enhanced contrast mode. Press and hold the Enhanced contrast button •...

  • Page 33: Returning For Service

    The table’s track must also be unobstructed. Other problems: • Turn the SmartView Synergy on and off. 6 Returning for Service If you have a problem with your SmartView Synergy, please contact your dealer or Technical support...

  • Page 34: Safety Precautions

    Do not try to repair or disassemble the SmartView Synergy. • Keep away from water or high humidity. Do not submerge. • Only use or store the SmartView Synergy on stable and solid surfaces. • Only use cables provided with the SmartView Synergy.

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    8 Technical Specifications Product Dimensions and weight Base unit 19” LCD 22” LCD Configuration only with Base with Base Width 14”/355mm 14”/355mm 20”/ 508 mm Depth 19”/482 mm 21”/533 mm 21” /533 mm Min Height 11.5”/292 mm 21” /533 mm 21”...
  • Page 36 Illumination Average lifetime: greater than 50,000 hours Power Supply Input voltage: 90 264 V AC Frequency: 47 63 Hz Input current: 0.9A Power usage: 77W PC Compatibility The SmartView connects to desktop, laptop, or no tebook computers with equipped with VGA display. It can display PC and camera images alternately.
  • Page 37 22”Wide LCD screen 800x600 @60Hz, 75Hz 1024x768 @60Hz, 75Hz 1152x864 @60Hz, 75Hz 1280x768 @60Hz, 75Hz 1280x1024 @60Hz, 75Hz 1440x900 @60Hz, 75Hz Equipment Classification (IEC 601 1) Type of Protection Class 1 Degree of Protection Type B Enclosure Degree of Protection IP20 Mode of Operation Continuous...

  • Page 38: Manufacturer Warranty

    9 Manufacturer Warranty This device is a high quality product, built and packaged with care. All units and components are guaranteed against any operational defects as follows: US and Canada: three (3) year Europe: two (2) years Australia and New Zealand: two (2) years Other countries: one (1) year Warranty covers parts and labor.
  • Page 39 Please contact HumanWare or check on our website for versions of this manual in other languages.
  • Page 40 Warning: Avoid exposure to moisture, rain, sand and extreme temperatures REV00...

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