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Summary of Contents for Merlin VGA

Page 1: ...VGA Users Manual ...

Page 2: ...tor equipped with a VGA input 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 ...

Page 3: ...not designed to restore vision correct eye conditions or halt degenerative vision loss An eyecare professional can deter mine the usefulness and suitability of Merlin VGA for a patient s individual condition Precautions for Use Follow all warnings cautions and instructions marked on the product Use the Merlin VGA on a stable level surface such as a solid desk or table according to its intended des...

Page 4: ...se refer all service to an authorized repair facility To avoid personal injury or damage to the Merlin VGA do not make any other type of connections to the power input jack other than the included power supply The Merlin VGA is not suitable for use in the presence of a flam mable anaesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous ox ide Do not use this product near water Merlin VGA has no prot...

Page 5: ...s or decreased immunity Placement of equipment The Merlin VGA should not be used adjacent to or stacked on top of other equipment Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the components of your Merlin VGA refer to next page 1 Merlin VGA 2 Power button 3 Viewing Mode button 4 Size Magnification dial 5 Preset Object Locator button 6 Focus Lock Auto Focus Button 7 Light ON OFF Switch located u...

Page 6: ...ble or desk at a comfortable height 2 Connect the VGA output cable of the Merlin VGA to the VGA input on your external VGA monitor see Figure 1 Connect the AC power plug of your monitor to an available wall outlet 3 Connect the end of the supplied power cord to the Merlin Power Supply transformer see Figure 3 and items 13 14 on page 9 4 Connect the power lead from the transformer to the Merlin VGA...

Page 7: ...rned on before attempting to turn on Merlin VGA If the power strip surge protector comes with a circuit breaker make sure the circuit breaker has been reset before attempting to turn on Merlin VGA 2 1 You can choose a viewing option by pressing the MODE button on the control panel Each press will cycle through all 7 viewing options The available viewing options are Full Color Image Black and White...

Page 8: ... was designed to provide optimum viewing for people with certain visual conditions by offering an expanded range of choices in both text and background colors This combination of text and background colors comprises a color select mode The Merlin VGA offers the following 28 text background color combinations see page 16 3 factory preset color select modes see page 13 2 additional user color select...

Page 9: ... you ve programmed into the Color Select Step 5 When you re finished rotate the SIZE dial all the way counter clockwise to PREVIOUS MENU and press the MODE button Finally rotate the SIZE dial all the way counter clockwise to EXIT and press the MODE button to finish programming COLOR SELECT Step 2 OFF PREVIOUS MENU EXIT Step 3b Step 5 Step 5 Using the procedure outlined on pages 14 15 the following...

Page 10: ... a prescription bottle or working with arts and crafts Alternately Focus Lock allows you to maintain focus on a specific object at a fixed distance such as writing Merlin VGA s Intelligent Focus Lock feature will automatically refocus on the object you are viewing after changing magnification size To Use Focus Lock for Writing 1 Place your note paper stationery checkbook or other writing material ...

Page 11: ...ge Use the X Y table to move reading materials under the camera rather than moving the material manually except small items such as a checkbook or a business card New users should use two hands when moving the X Y table for reading until they become comfortable using one hand Writing with Merlin VGA Beginners should start at smaller magnification sizes and then increase magnification as they becom...

Page 12: ... SIZE dial 1 to make changes to the desired option 2 1 Exit After making changes to the programming options listed below 1 Rotate the SIZE dial 1 above all the way counter clockwise until EXIT appears on the display 2 Press the MODE button 2 above to exit and return to normal operation Screen Messages On Off If Screen Messages are set to OFF the Merlin VGA will not display magnification sizes or v...

Page 13: ...aterial until you have located the desired item within the target area 3 Release the PRESET button and the Merlin VGA will magnify the item you ve located within the targeted area Note Holding the PRESET button down for more than 10 seconds will cause the locator target to disappear I I Merlin VGA Programming Reference The Merlin VGA has advanced capabilities for modifying the default language use...

Page 14: ...Out of Focus Image Clean the protective glass covering the camera with the non abrasive lens cleaning cloth provided with your Merlin VGA Clean your monitor screen with a non abrasive cloth sprayed with a glass cleaning solution Turn the Merlin VGA light switch ON or OFF as needed to compensate for any glare or shadows caused by the ambient room lighting The switch is located immediately underneat...

Page 15: ...cement information If you have any questions or require technical assistance please call 800 440 9476 Monday Friday from 8 a m to 5 p m PST General Dimensions Weight Dimensions base 14 5 H x 19 W x 20 5 D 36cm x 48cm x 52cm Weight 23lbs 10 4kg Operating temperature range 50 104 F 10 40 C Storage temperature range 32 122 F 0 50 C Controls Light Switch On Off Auto Focus Intelligent Focus Lock Preset...

Page 16: ...ra design lets you magnify in almost any position with images in full color Magnification 1X 44X With optional stand Available with Color and Black White Display Modes Specifications Other products from enhanced vision Pebble Compact Ultra Portable Magnification The Pebble is a handheld electronic video magnifier that you can take anywhere Weighing less than 8 ounces Pebble features a uniquely des...

Page 17: ...roducts 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 Flipper Panel Integrated and Portable This powerful portable magnifier integrates the Flipper 225 degree rotating camera with a slim LCD platform Powered by an innovative battery pack the Flipper Panel runs up to 4 hours on a single charge The discr...

Page 18: ...er individual purchaser Agencies states group homes classrooms and demo site units will receive Enhanced Vision standard 3 year product warranty detailed above Enhanced Vision also reserves the right to repair or replace any purchasers Merlin VGA with a similar or better product In the case that the end consumer original individual resells the Merlin VGA within a 3 year time period from original p...

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Page 20: ...ct eye conditions or halt degenerative vision loss An eyecare professional can best determine the suitability of Merlin VGA for a patient s specific condition For more information please visit www enhancedvision com www enhancedvision com 800 440 9476 US Office toll free 714 465 3400 US Office 44 0 9442317 UK Office Tel 49 06078 911772 DE Office Fax 49 06078 911774 DE Office Part MAN 1100 00 x1 Se...

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