Freedom Scientific Onyx User manual

440653-001 Revision A
ONYX
® Deskset HD
User Guide
Freedom Scientific, Inc.

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PUBLISHED BY
Freedom Scientific
11800 31st Court North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33716-1805
USA
www.FreedomScientific.com
© 2014 Freedom Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ONYX®is a trademark of Freedom Scientific, Inc. in
the United States and other countries.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this publication may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without
the express written permission of Freedom Scientific.
Safety and Maintenance
To keep the unit in good condition and to ensure safe usage, observe the following guidelines:
Read the instructions in this user’s guide before attempting to use the unit.
Do not attempt to repair the unit or open its case. This product contains no user serviceable parts.
Do not attempt to modify the remote control. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Keep the unit away from wet areas, rain, and other sources of liquids or high humidity. Do not submerge
the unit.
Always operate the unit in a place where the temperature is between 10° and 40° C (50° and 104° F).
Always store the unit in a place where the temperature is between -20° and 65° C
(-4° and 149° F).

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Always use the unit on a stable, level, hard surface such as a desk or table.
When cleaning the screen, unplug the power cord and apply a small amount of non-abrasive cleanser,
such as the following, to a soft, lint-free cloth and gently wipe:
Water
Isopropyl alcohol
Petroleum benzene
Vinegar mixed with water at a concentration of no more than 10 percent vinegar, for example,
1.5 tablespoons of vinegar per cup of water (100 ml per liter)
CAUTION:
Do not apply excessive pressure to the screen. Do not spray cleanser directly on the screen.
Also, do not use any cleanser that contains the following agents: acetone, ethyl alcohol, ethyl
acid, ammonia, or methyl chloride.
When cleaning the rest of the unit, make sure the unit is unplugged. Use a lightly dampened, soft, clean
cloth with water or mild detergent.

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Table of Contents
Overview ............................................................................................................................1
Setting Up the Unit............................................................................................................3
Carrying the Unit...............................................................................................................9
Using ONYX Deskset HD................................................................................................10
Advanced Features.........................................................................................................16
Remote Control Functions.............................................................................................21
Color Modes ....................................................................................................................28
Pairing a Remote Control with a Camera......................................................................33
Transporting the Unit......................................................................................................35
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................37
Service and Support .......................................................................................................42

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Overview
The ONYX®Deskset HD makes seeing printed type, pictures, handwriting, and small details
easier than ever before. Its integrated carrying handle makes it very easy to transport.
The unit includes the following features:
Document reading
Distance reading
Self-viewing
Auto Focus creates the clearest view without any need to make adjustments
Increase or decrease brightness
Shading and Masking
Reading Lines
Freeze Frame
Find function to easily target distant objects
Camera arm rotates 330 degrees
Camera tilts 315 degrees and swings 180 degrees

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ONYX Deskset HD Components
What’s in the Box
ONYX HD magnifying camera
connected to a rotating camera
arm
24-inch, 22-inch, or 20-inch flat-
panel HD monitor
Remote control with two AAA
batteries
Power cord
User documentation
Wheeled carrying case (optional)

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Setting Up the Unit
Use the following procedures to set up and turn on the unit.
1. Use the unit’s carrying handle to place it on a sturdy and stable work surface such as a
desk or table.
2. Raise the camera arm until it locks in the upright position.

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3. Connect the power cord to the unit and an AC outlet.
4. Flip the main power switch on the back of the unit to power on both the monitor and the
camera. The green Power LED on the bottom of the camera indicates there is power to
the unit.

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5. Adjust the monitor tilt by holding the left and right sides of the monitor, and then gently
tilting it forward or backward until it reaches a position that is comfortable.
6. If you are setting up the unit for the first time after removing it from its shipping container,
open the remote control’s battery cover and insert two AAA alkaline batteries.
Powering the Unit Using the Remote Control
Press the green POWER button (upper right corner of the remote control) to turn the
camera on and off.
When the camera is on, a green LED on the bottom of the camera is on.
If an image does not appear on the screen, try the following:
Flip the main power switch on the back of the unit to the On (I) position
Press the green POWER button on the remote control and make sure that its
LED flashes red
Make sure the power cord is connected to the unit
Make sure the power cord is plugged into a wall outlet
For more solutions, refer to Troubleshooting on page 37

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Positioning the Camera for Long Distance or Close-up Work
For long distance viewing, keep the
close-up lens open.
Keep the close-up lens closed for:
Looking at nearby objects
Self-viewing (camera rotated
and pointing at yourself)

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For reading items placed under the
camera, keep the close-up lens closed
and the camera pointing down.
Any changes made to camera settings (for example, color mode, magnification) are saved for
that camera position: distance, reading, or self-viewing. This allows you to have a unique
configuration for each camera position.
For example, you can use true full color for distance viewing, and then switch to the reading
position and use two contrasting colors for close-up reading. These same settings are recalled
when you move the camera back to that orientation.
To permanently save these settings, you must power off the unit using the green POWER
button on the remote control. If you turn off the unit using the main power switch, your most
recent changes are not saved.

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Rotating and Tilting the Camera
Camera arm rotates 330°
Camera arm joint swings 180°
Camera tilts 315°

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Carrying the Unit
The unit has an integrated handle that makes it very easy to transport. When carrying the unit,
always lower the camera arm first as shown in the next figure.
Important: Never move or carry the unit by the camera arm or camera.

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Using ONYX Deskset HD
This section describes how to change magnification and brightness, locate objects, change
color modes, and more using the remote control. For more information about the remote
control and its buttons, refer to Remote Control Functions on page 21.
Before you begin, make sure the unit is turned on. If necessary, press the green POWER
button on the remote control to turn on the camera.
Changing Magnification
Press the black PLUS button (center right of the remote control) to zoom-in and
enlarge the object that appears on the screen.
Press the black MINUS button (center right of the remote control) to zoom away from
the object on the screen.
Adjusting Brightness
To make the image lighter, press the top yellow BRIGHTNESS button (center left of
the remote control).
To make the image darker, press the bottom yellow BRIGHTNESS button (center left
of the remote control).

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Changing Color Modes
A color mode is a pre-defined color combination (for example, yellow text on a black
background). You can use color modes to reduce glare and provide contrast to make it easier
to read text on the screen. The unit has six default color modes:
True Full Color –always available, cannot be deleted
High-Contrast Full Color
Black on White (high-contrast positive)
White on Black (high-contrast negative)
Yellow on Blue
Yellow on Black
You can also activate up to 27 additional color modes. For a complete list, refer to Color Modes
on page 28. To add more color modes, refer to Adding and Removing Color Modes on page
29.
There are two ways to move through the list of color modes:
Press the blue COLOR MODE button , located in the upper right of the remote
control, to cycle through and select different color modes.
Press the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons to move to the previous or next color mode. You
can only do this when shading or masking is off.

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Aiming the Camera at Distant Objects
If you are currently focused on an object, but you want to move the camera to another object,
use the FIND button to help you aim the camera, locate the center of the new object using the
crosshairs displayed on the screen, and return to your initial magnification level.
1. Press and hold the red FIND button (upper center section of the remote control).
Crosshairs display on the screen indicating the center of the image on the screen, and
then the camera zooms out.
2. While still holding the button, move the camera and center the crosshairs on the new
object you want to view.
3. Release the red FIND button . The camera zooms in to its previous magnification level
and the crosshairs turn off.

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Flipping an Image
With the ONYX HD camera, you can change the screen orientation so that the image is flipped
and mirrored both horizontally and vertically.
This function is useful when the object you are viewing is upside down. For example, if you
receive a heavy package, it may be easier to flip the image around instead of turning over the
package.
Press the light blue FLIP button (upper left of the remote control), to cycle through
the four different picture orientations. The camera will remember this setting the next time
you rotate it back to this position.
Freezing an Image
1. Press the red FREEZE FRAME button to freeze the current image that appears on
the screen. The Freeze Frame icon displays on the screen.
Freeze Frame is useful when viewing distant static images such as text on a blackboard.
2. Press the button again to turn off Freeze Frame and return to the camera’s live view.

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Auto Focus Toggle
Focus lock prevents the camera from accidentally focusing on your hand or any other item that
passes in front of the camera. This is useful when working or writing directly under the camera.
1. Move the camera to the reading position (pointing down).
Next, place your document or other item under the camera, and adjust magnification
using the black PLUS or MINUS buttons.
2. Press the orange FOCUS LOCK button (lower right side of the remote control) to
turn off Auto Focus. The Focus Lock icon displays on the screen. The camera’s focus
setting will not change meaning that an object moved closer to or farther away from the
camera lens will be out of focus.
3. Press the orange FOCUS LOCK button again. Auto Focus turns on, and the camera
returns to normal operation.

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Saving Camera Settings
Any changes that you make to camera settings (color mode, magnification, shading, and so
on) are saved for that camera position: distance, reading, or self-viewing. This allows you to
have a unique configuration for each camera position.
For example, for reading, you can use yellow on black as your color mode to provide a strong
contrast between foreground text and a solid background. When you rotate the camera for self-
viewing, you can have a different configuration that switches to true full color with less
magnification.
To save camera settings after creating your preferences,
Press the green POWER button (upper right corner of the remote control) to turn off
the unit. Your most recent changes are saved for that camera position.
Note: If you power off the unit by flipping the main power switch on the back of the unit instead
of using the green POWER button, your most recent changes are not saved.

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Advanced Features
Shading, masks, and reading lines are features you can use to help you read text on the
screen. The MASK and READING LINES buttons are located under the button
cover. To access these buttons, slide the button cover down and off.