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The this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television auto focus feature on Merlin LCD makes it simple to use and allows reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and optimum convenience for most daily activities.
Size (Magnification) dial caring for Merlin lcD Viewing Mode button • Always turn the power OFF for the Merlin LCD and the monitor X-Y table when the system is not in use. X-Y table locking lever • Always turn the power OFF before cleaning Merlin LCD.
#12 & #13 on page 9). Figure 2 3. Connect the long end of the “Y” power cord to the monitor power input on the rear of the Merlin LCD as shown (see Figure 3). optional accessories: Figure 3 4.
Each press will cycle through all 7 viewing options. Merlin lcD power Button The available viewing options are: The Power button on your Merlin LCD is located on the far right of • Full Color Image the control panel (item #1 above). crisp, clear •...
This mode provides a black background with yellow text. Same as Color Mode combination #2 (see page 16) With Merlin LCD turned ON, place a piece of reading material on the X-Y table so that it appears on your monitor at a magnification size that is comfortable for viewing.
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Step 2: Rotate the SIZE dial to scroll through the Using the procedure outlined on pages 14-15, the following 28 color combinations can be programmed into any of the 5 color available menu options. Choose COLOR select programs, based on your personal preferences. SELECT (see the photo at right) and press COLOR SELECT the MODE button again.
There are sixteen levels of magnification • To increase the brightness, slide the lever to the right. available on Merlin LCD. • To decrease the brightness, slide the lever to the left. • To increase the size of the image, turn the dial clockwise, or to the right.
USinG the X-Y taBle tipS FoR ReaDinG anD WRitinG Reading with Merlin lcD locking the X-Y table • New users of video magnifier systems have a tendency to over- To lock the X-Y table, slide the lever all the way to the right until it magnify their reading material.
This will ensure that you start at the beginning of the menu options when you enter programming color Select (on/off): If Color Select is set to OFF, the Merlin LCD will set-up. skip the availability of the Color Select Modes. From factory default, 2.
Once you have completed the set-up on pages 10 & 23 and computer viewing mode (see Figure 2). turned on both the Merlin LCD and your computer, press down on the optional footswitch to toggle between computer viewing and *optional accessories sold separately the Merlin LCD.
DVI output will require a third-party DVI to VGA adaptor in order to be used with Merlin LCD. • The Merlin LCD can be used in conjunction with optional third party computer magnification software. For optimal results, please temporarily disable these types of software (i.e. ZoomText ® , JAWS ®...
4. Merlin lcD lights are not on • Check that Merlin LCD has power. If not, see item 1, above. • Check that the light switch (item 9 on page 9) under Merlin LCD’s control panel is ON.
Resolution: 1280 x 1024 (17" & 19" models) Replacement leD lamps Resolution: 1680 x 1050 (22" model) Your Merlin LCD comes equipped with two 100,000-hour LED Response Rate: 5 milliseconds lamps designed to provide years of trouble-free service. However, in Contrast Ratio: >...
FRoM enhanceD ViSion color Modes: - 4 Default Modes (True Color, Black & White, Enhanced Positive, Enhanced Negative) pebble – Compact, Ultra-Portable Magnification! - 5 Color Select Modes The Pebble is a handheld electronic video magnifier 3 Default Modes: (Yellow on Blue, Black on Yellow, Yellow on Black) that you can take anywhere.
The discrete camera projects A helpful accessory which provides line markers and windowing a full-color, auto-focus image on the screen for functions for the Merlin LCD (included with Merlin LCD Plus). both near and distance viewing. Smart Video/VGa toggle Box Magnification: 1X –...
Service process this warranty is not available for international customers. We don’t expect that you will need to have repairs on the Merlin LCD but if you do, you will need to send the unit to our warranty service center.
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The Merlin LCD video magnifier is designed to enlarge and enhance images to improve the lives of people who have low vision. The extent to which Merlin LCD 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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