Ash i-Qon User manual

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User Manual
Copyright © Ash Technologies Limited 2009.

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Important Safety Information
Please read all of the following instructions before setting
up your iQon.
To prevent fire or electric shock please ensure this unit is
kept away from all liquids. Do not use the unit in
excessively damp or wet areas and do not expose it to rain,
snow, etc.
Before cleaning the unit, please ensure that it is unplugged.
Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the exterior. Do NOT
use solvents or aerosol cleaners.
This unit should never be opened. Unauthorized servicing
will invalidate your warranty. If you encounter any problems
with this unit please contact your local dealer.
Use only with the power adapter provided.
The camera connector is NOT for use with a computer
network; it has a proprietary pin-out for Ash cameras.
Connection to a computer network could damage either the
network or the iQon unit.
When uninstalling the Agilo arm from a clamped position
please use the following procedure:
oDisconnect the camera cable from the iQon main unit.
oRemove the Agilo arm from the clamp by gently pulling
the arm upwards away from the clamp.
oRemove the clamp from the table by turning the clamp
screw anticlockwise.

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information...................................................................2
Using the iQon.........................................................................................5
1. List of Contents................................................................................ 5
2. Setting up the iQon.......................................................................... 6
2.1 Setting up the Agilo Camera Mount.............................................6
2.2 Using the iQon with other cameras..............................................7
2.2.1 Prisma..................................................................................7
2.2.2 Mouse Camera....................................................................7
2.3 Connecting the iQon ..................................................................10
2.4 PC Resolutions ..........................................................................12
2.5 Configuring PC Resolutions on Windows XP.............................12
2.6 Adjusting Your Monitor Settings.................................................13
3. The Keypad.................................................................................... 15
4. Basic Functions.............................................................................. 18
4.1 Power button..............................................................................18
4.2 Agilo Reading Mode...................................................................18
4.3 Agilo Distance Mode..................................................................18
4.4 Zooming In and Out (Agilo Camera only)...................................19
4.5 Picture and Reading Modes.......................................................19
4.6 Brightness Control......................................................................19
5. Enhanced Functions...................................................................... 20
5.1 Function Mode ...........................................................................20
5.2 Freeze Function.........................................................................20
5.3 Line marker | Blanking shutters..................................................20
5.3.1 Blanking Shutters...............................................................21
5.3.2 Shutter Adjustment............................................................21
5.3.3 Line Marker........................................................................21
5.4 Colours (User Defined) ..............................................................22
5.5 Colour Kill (Monochrome) ..........................................................23
5.6 PC / Video Swap........................................................................23
5.7 The Footswitch...........................................................................23
5.8 Sound.........................................................................................23
6. The Configuration Menus............................................................... 24
6.1 Menu Navigation........................................................................24

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6.2 The Video Controls Menu...........................................................24
6.3 The PC Controls Menu...............................................................25
7. The Agilo Camera..........................................................................26
This page is intentionally left blankSpecifications..................................27
Specifications.........................................................................................28
Warranty ................................................................................................30

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Using the iQon
1. List of Contents
Ensure that the following items are contained in the packaging:
- iQon main unit
- Keypad unit
- Monitor cable 15-way (socket to plug type)
- Footswitch unit
- 12V wall mounted power supply
If purchased with the Agilo camera you will also have the following
items:
- Agilo camera arm mount
- Agilo camera
- Agilo arm table clamp
Note: You will also need the monitor cable (plug to plug type) supplied
with your monitor.

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2. Setting up the iQon
Never plug the camera into a network connection. This may
permanently damage the network equipment and camera.
2.1 Setting up the Agilo Camera Mount
Follow the instructions below to set up the Agilo camera. If you have
not purchased this model of camera, please
skip this step.
a) Place the support clamp for the Agilo arm
on the edge of the table or desk. Secure
the clamp on the table by tightening the
screw as in opposite diagram.
b) Insert the bottom end of
the Agilo arm mount into the top section of the
clamp, see diagram.
c) Insert the camera bracket into the top of
the Agilo arm so that it slides down the
glide rails on each side and seats firmly
at the base. See opposite diagram.
d) Insert the RJ45 camera connector
into the port on the underside of the
camera as shown in opposite
diagram.
e) Insert the RJ45 connector on the
other end of the Agilo arm into the
port labelled ‘CAMERA’ on the iQon
front panel. Refer to diagram below.

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2.2 Using the iQon with other cameras
If you use the iQon with a camera other than the Agilo, please follow the
instructions supplied with the camera. The camera should be plugged
into the iQon camera connection point (if it is an Ash camera) or
alternatively video can be plugged into the S-video socket.
2.2.1 Prisma
If you have purchased a Prisma Reader then simply plug one end of the
flat ‘RJ45 to RJ45’cable (supplied with the Prisma) into the iQon RJ45
port and the other end into the Prisma RJ45 port. See section 2.3 for
location of iQon RJ45 camera port. The Prisma unit is powered directly
from the iQon.
Please refer to the supplied Prisma manual for operational instructions.
2.2.2 Mouse Camera
If you have purchased the mouse camera then simply plug in the
camera cable connector (RJ45) into the iQon port marked CAMERA.
The mouse camera is powered directly by the iQon main unit.
Adjusting the magnification
Rotate the scroll wheel forwards and backwards to select the level of
magnification you are comfortable with. Sliding the scroll wheel forwards
increases the magnification, while rotating backwards will decrease the
magnification. Rotate the scroll wheel fully backwards and the
mechanism will click into an overview mode, which moves the focusing
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area beyond the base of the mouse. This mode is needed when using
the handwriting stand.
The overview mode allows you to orientate your position on the page,
read into awkward places or to view objects that are not flat. Hint: To
achieve sharp focus in overview mode, it may be necessary to apply
slight pressure upwards or downwards on the zoom control. Be advised
that the further the objects are away from the mouse camera, the
smaller they will appear on screen. In overview mode it may be easier to
view the image using the photo mode and if needed adjust the
brightness level using the brightness button.
Button Operation
Mode Button (left button): This button performs the same function as the
mode button on the keypad. Pressing the mode button will switch
between photo, negative and positive modes.
View Button (right button): This button performs the same function as
the footswitch. Each press will switch between the camera, PC and split
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Writing with your mouse camera
The mouse camera has handwriting stands that can be pulled out that
allow you to write with the aid of the camera. Flip out one of the stands:
use the left-hand-side stand if you
are right handed and vice versa.
Rotate the scroll-zoom wheel on the
mouse fully backwards i.e. into
overview mode.
When using the mouse for writing, it is
best to use the full color mode.
Reading with your mouse camera
Your mouse camera is easy to use, and with a short amount of practice
you should become proficient in its use. Remember, when reading; look
at the computer monitor, not at the paper or the mouse, as the
magnified image appears on the computer monitor.
Put the full weight of your hand on the mouse. This will reduce fatigue
and will give you more control over the mouse's movement. Find the
start of the text and slide the mouse smoothly across the line of text.
You may have to make slight adjustments to keep the line of text on the
screen as you move across. At the end of the line, move the mouse
back to the beginning of the line and move it downwards slightly. You
can now read the second line.

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If you move the mouse or the paper, it is easy to lose your place in the
text. The mouse has an overview mode that makes it easier to orientate
one's position on the page: slide the Zoom controls back and pull lightly
- lift the mouse a little and look at the page from a distance. When you
have found the place you want to read, put the mouse down and slide
the Zoom controls up till you reached the desired magnification.
Please note that the zooming function on the iQon keypad only operates
with the Agilo camera and will not be available with other cameras.
2.3 Connecting the iQon
Refer to the figures on the following pages, which show the positions of
the connection points for the various cables.
a) The camera should be connected as described in the previous
sections above.
b) Disconnect the monitor cable from the computer.
c) Connect one end of the Ash VGA cable (socket to plug type) to the
connector labelled ‘COMPUTER’ on the iQon front panel. Connect
the other end of the cable to the computer’s video port.
d) Connect the free end of your monitor cable to the connector
labelled ‘MONITOR’ on the iQon rear panel.
e) If required connect the footswitch cable connector to the port
labelled ‘FOOT SWITCH’ on the iQon front panel.
f) Plug the connector from the power supply into the port labelled 12V
and plug the power supply into a wall socket.