ENHANCED VISION Merlin elite User Manual

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Page 1 User Manual...
Page 2 Prior to using this system, please carefully read and follow the instructions provided within this booklet. Your Merlin elite is ready to use right out of the box. By reviewing all Merlin elite 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
Setting Up Merlin elite ........12-13...
Page 5: Safety And Care
Precautions for Use • Follow all warnings, cautions, and instructions marked on the product. • Use the Merlin elite on a stable, level surface such as a solid desk or table, according to its intended design specifications. • Avoid placing the Merlin elite on an unstable table, cart or stand. It may fall causing serious damage to the unit or bodily injury to the user.
Page 6 If necessary, contact an electrician to replace your power outlet with a grounding-type power outlet. • Do not use the Merlin elite in, near or around water. The Merlin elite is not designed to offer protection against contact with liquids of any kind.
Page 7 Additional Mechanical Safety Precautions Your Merlin elite contains moving parts. Please use caution when moving the X-Y table, adjusting the LCD monitor arm, or when transporting the Merlin elite to avoid possible injury to hands and fingers. Caution Moving Parts!
Page 8 • Always turn the power OFF (by holding the Power button for 5 seconds) before cleaning the Merlin-elite. • Clean the Merlin elite with a soft dry cloth or an electrostatic dusting wipe. DO NOT use liquid cleaners on its plastic surfaces.
Page 9 Enhanced Vision may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the Merlin elite. • Placement of equipment: The Merlin elite should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment. Product enhancements and revisions are an integral part of what we do here at Enhanced Vision.
Page 10: Merlin Elite At A Glance
(power cord style may vary based upon country) 12. 3.5mm jack for Headphones Accessories included: 13. Control Console: allows the user to control the Merlin elite functions *Must be plugged in to use and have access to the menu items for OCR/Text-To-Speech 14.
Page 11 Merlin elite at a Glance...
Page 12: Setting Up Merlin Elite
1. Find a steady and level location, such as a table or desk, where you will be comfortable using Merlin elite. Carry the Merlin elite only by the two recessed handles on the side of the base for a secure grip. Do not lift the unit by the LCD monitor arm.
Page 13 Pressing the Power button on the Front Panel, right side, of the Merlin elite for less than 5 seconds will put the device in Standby. Pressing the Power button again will wake the Merlin elite up from Standby.
Page 14: Button Definitions
CONTROL CONSOLE See Page 15 for detailed descriptions Button Definitions...
Page 15: Button Definitions
BUTTON DEFINITIONS & COMBINATIONS Button Combinations Throughout the User Manual there will be ‘button combinations’ (ie.Press the “Find” and “Mode” buttons). This indicates that the buttons should be pressed simultaneously. Button Definitions...
Page 16: Using The Control Console
To toggle the LED Backlight On/Off on the Merlin elite Control Console: 1. Press the “Power” button on the Merlin elite Front Panel for less than 5 seconds to enter ‘standby’ mode. 2. Press and hold the “Find” button, then press and release the “Power”...
Page 17: Using The X-Y Table
Using the Locking Lever: Placing the locking lever in the ‘locked’ position is primarily used when you want to move or transport the Merlin elite to a new location. Placing the locking lever in the ‘unlocked ‘ position allows for full movement of the X-Y table for activities such as reading.
Page 18: Tips For Reading And Writing
TIPS FOR READING AND WRITING Reading with Merlin elite • New users of video magnifier systems have a tendency to over- magnify their reading material. Make the type large enough to see it comfortably, but not so large that it becomes tedious to scan across a page.
Page 19: Changing Magnification
CHANGING MAGNIFICATION The Merlin elite offers a large range of magnification capabilities. The following directions can be used with the Merlin elite Front Panel Controls (See Figure 1) or Control Console (See Figure 2). 1. To adjust the magnification turn the “Zoom Wheel” located on the Front Panel or Control Console until you reach your desired magnification.
Page 20: Changing Viewing Mode
CHANGING VIEWING MODES CHANGING VIEWING MODES The Merlin elite was designed to provide optimum viewing for people with certain visual conditions by offering a range of choices in both text and background colors. Use the Mode key located on the Front Panel and Control Console to toggle between full color viewing, Black and White, Enhanced Positive, Enhanced Negative, and up to 5 of your favorite color select modes.
Page 21 Color Select 1 In factory default this mode provides a black background with green text. This is one of the most commonly used color combinations. To change this mode to any of the 28 available follow the instructions on page 19. Color Select 2 In factory default this mode provides a black background with yellow text.
Page 22 Merlin elite. 1. Press the “Mode” and “Find” buttons located on the Front Panel or Control Console of the Merlin elite to enter the Menu. 2. Turn the “Zoom Wheel” clockwise until “Color Mode Selection” is highlighted 3.
Page 23: Adjusting Brightness & White Balance
Adjusting the Brightness 1. Press the “Mode” and “Find” buttons located on the Front Panel or Control Console of the Merlin elite to enter the Menu. 2. The “Brightness” should already be highlighted. Press the “Find” button to select the brightness adjustment option.
Page 24: Using And Adjusting Markers
To adjust the position of the Marker: 1. Press the “Mode” and “Find” buttons located on the Front Panel or Control Console of the Merlin elite to enter the Menu. 2. Turn the “Zoom Wheel” until “Marker Position” is selected. Then press the “Find”...
Page 25: Using And Adjusting Markers
To adjust the size between the Line Markers or size of the Windowing: 1. Press the “Mode” and “Find” buttons located on the Front Panel or Control Console of the Merlin elite to enter the Menu. 2. Turn the “Zoom Wheel” until “Marker Size” is selected. Then press the “Find”...
Page 26: Volume Adjustment & Vga Toggle
10 volume levels. VGA Toggle At the back of the Merlin elite is a VGA port which allows for a computer signal to be attached to the Merlin elite display. This port makes it possible to use the Merlin elite display as a computer monitor to save desk space.
Page 27: Ocr/Text-To-Speech Mode
- If the document contains multiple columns, place the desired column in the middle of the screen. Using the “Column Marker” will help in locating the column the Merlin elite will read aloud (see page - Turning the “Deskew” option on will allow for a larger margin of error for a document that is not perfectly straight.
Page 28 Using Headphones with the Merlin elite On the left hand side of the Merlin elite monitor, there is an available 3.5mm input jack for use of standard headphones. *Note: Sound from the Merlin elite speakers will not be available while the headphone jack is in use.
Page 29: Ocr/Text-To-Speech Mode
OCR Menu Settings Male Voice/Female Voice • Set the Merlin elite to read aloud or prompt in a Male or Female Voice. Deskew • When on, the Merlin elite will automatically adjust a document when not set straight under the camera.
Page 30: Saving, Recalling, & Deleting Images
SAVED”. If the storage space is full, the Merlin elite will display “DEVICE FULL” with a voice prompt (if enabled) The Merlin elite will name that image by the month, day, year, time, and mode it was saved at. mm.dd.yyyy – hh:mm [OCR/IMG] *In CCTV mode, if you save the image consecutively within a minute, the previous image saved will be overwritten.
Page 31 Merlin elite Front Panel or DaVinci Control Console to select “CANCEL” or “DELETE”. 5. Pressing the “Find” button on Merlin elite Front Panel or Control Console while “CANCEL” is highlighted will bring you back to the Image Recall menu. Pressing the FIND button on Merlin elite Front Panel or Control Console while “DELETE”...
Page 32: Screen Saver
50Hz). Merlin elite Screen Saver When the Screen Saver feature is turned on, the Merlin elite will display the date and time on the entire screen if there is no activity for 10 minutes. Any movement under the camera or pressing any button on the Merlin elite Front Panel or Control Console will revert the Merlin elite back to its previous state.
Page 33: Language Settings/Product Info
The primary language that is set will be the main language for the Merlin elite. The Menu text and prompts that will be dis- played on the Merlin elite will be in the language that the user selects in this menu. 1. Press the “Mode” and “Find” buttons located on the Merlin elite Front Panel or Control Console to enter the Menu.
Page 34: Product Information
Product Information The Product Information will display the technical information of the Merlin- elite and also allows the user to restore the Merlin elite back to its factory settings. 1. Press the “Mode” and “Find” buttons located on the Merlin elite Front Panel or Control Console to enter the Menu.
Page 35: Troubleshooting & Firmware Update
TROUBLESHOOTING The Merlin elite will not power on -Push the Power button on the Merlin elite’s Front Panel. Lights on the Power button, Zoom Wheel and Mode button should illuminate indicating the power is turned on. -Make sure the power supply from the Merlin elite is securely connected to a working outlet.
Page 36 “Primary Language” is set to “English” and “Auto Language” is set to OFF. Resetting the Merlin elite - If the Merlin elite is not responding you can ‘reset’ it by pressing the “Find” and “Power” Buttons simultaneously. Any setting changes you have made will be retained.
Page 37: Merlin Elite Specifications
MERLIN ELITE SPECIFICATIONS Product - Dimensions: • 24” LCD: 27.75” H x 22.75” W x 20” D (70.5cm H X 57.8cm W x 50.8cm D) - Product Weight: • 24” LCD: 40.1 lbs (18.2 Kg) Display - Type: 24” Standard Diagonal LCD - Average lifetime: 40,000 hours - Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (24”...
Page 38: Warranty Statement
Defects or damage from spills of food or liquid; d) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use; e) Damage due to operation of the Merlin elite with equipment not supplied by Enhanced Vision.
Page 39 OTHER PRODUCTS FROM ENHANCED VISION Pebble The Pebble is a handheld electronic video magnifier that you can take anywhere. Weighing less than 8 ounces, Pebble features a uniquely-designed fold- ing handle and includes both near-viewing and table reading modes. Small enough to fit in your pocket or purse, the Pebble is the ideal companion to provide magnification, on the go.
Page 40 OTHER PRODUCTS FROM ENHANCED VISION Transformer Transformer is the most flexible and portable solution for reading, writing and viewing magnified images at any distance. Compatible with popular magnification software and the latest Windows operating systems. Transformer’s unique design is perfect for work, home or school.
Page 41: Contact Information
Magnification: 2X – 82X (24” LCD) CONTACT INFORMATION Enhanced Vision manufacturers many different types of products tailored to meet the needs of our low vision customers. If you have questions about any of our products, please don’t hesitate to give us a call.
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Page 44 Experience the joy of reading with our new text-to- speech feature. Merlin elite will read any printed text aloud with just the push of a button. For more information, please visit www.enhancedvision.com.