LVI MagniLink Voice User manual

User Manual
MagniLink AIR - PC
LVI America Inc.
302 Saunders Road, Suite 200 Phone: [phone] [email protected]
Riverwoods, IL 60015, USA www.lviamerica.com
LVI Low Vision International
Verkstadsgatan 5 Tel: [phone] [email protected]
SE-352 46 Växjö Faks: [phone] www.lvi.se

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Table of Contents
1 About LVI......................................................................................... 5
2 Introduction to MagniLink AIR....................................................... 6
3 Information...................................................................................... 7
3.1 Reuse, installation and maintenance......................................... 7
3.2 Cleaning ...................................................................................... 7
3.3 Safety information....................................................................... 7
4 Unpacking ....................................................................................... 9
4.1 Packaging.................................................................................... 9
5 Accessories ................................................................................... 10
6 MagniLink AIR Distance ............................................................... 12
7 Control unit ................................................................................... 14
7.1 Connection................................................................................ 14
8 MagniLink PCViewer..................................................................... 15
8.1 Minimum system requirements ............................................... 15
8.2 Recommended system requirements ..................................... 15
8.3 Installation of software ............................................................. 16
8.4 Licensing.................................................................................... 19
8.5 Using the software .................................................................... 21
8.6 Update software ....................................................................... 45
9 Ergonomics ................................................................................... 48
10 Technical information................................................................... 49
11 Declaration of Conformity ........................................................... 50

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1 About LVI
LVI Low Vision International AB was founded in 1978 and is one of the
world's leading manufacturers of equipment for persons with visual
impairments. Development of new products takes place in close
cooperation with users and professional staff within the low vision
rehabilitation industry. LVI is quality-certified in accordance with ISO 9001
and environmentally-certified in accordance with ISO 14001.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is
believed to be accurate. However, LVI assumes no responsibility for any
inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual. In no event will LVI be
liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential
damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual. In the
interest of continued product development, LVI reserves the right to
make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any
time, without notice or obligation.

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2 Introduction to MagniLink AIR
Thank you for choosing this camera system. Our aim is for you to be
satisfied with your choice of supplier and vision aid.
MagniLink AIR is a product line of magnifying camera systems designed
for people with visual impairment. The system is available with several
different cameras that can be combined in various ways. MagniLink AIR
Uno with a combined distance and reading camera. MagniLink AIR Duo
with a distance camera and a reading camera. MagniLink AIR Distance is
a distance camera that connects to a computer via a network cable. You
can also connect various LVI reading cameras to the system. The system
offers features such as the ability to pan and tilt the camera,
magnification settings, autofocus, several artificial colours, reading mode,
mirror mode and distance mode settings, amongst other things.
MagniLink AIR can stream video to a PC or a Mac.
The systems complies with all CE certification requirements for medical
devices in accordance with EU regulation 2017/745.

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3 Information
3.1 Reuse, installation and maintenance
The device may only be technically overhauled and prepared by an
authorized company. Re-use may only be carried out after appropriate
inspection and cleaning / disinfection.
3.2 Cleaning
Before equipment cleaning and maintenance note:
• Disconnect the device from the power supply before cleaning.
• Use a slightly damp (not wet) cloth and a cleaning / disinfectant
agent intended for monitors and computers.
• Do not allow any liquids to enter the device.
3.3 Safety information
• If the product is moved from the cold into a warm room,
condensation (moisture) can form inside the unit or on the camera
lens. To prevent problems with condensation, the apparatus should
be installed in the room at least 30 minutes prior to usage.
• Please follow the instructions in the document called “Assembly
and Installation”.
• Store cables and power supplies securely.
• LVI recommends having two persons present when mounting the
unit to a ceiling.
• Make sure the system is installed correctly.
• Do not pull or hang on the system after installation.
• Be aware of crushing.
• Do not cover the system.
• Never operate the product if it has been exposed to water or other
liquids. Damaged or wet product can cause electric shocks or fire.
• If the system requires cleaning, pull out all cables and use a slightly
damp (not wet) cloth. Use only water or a cleaning agent that is
intended for monitors and computers.

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• Do not rely 100 per cent on the results of an OCR conversion; the
OCR engine can misinterpret the text. This is particularly important
to bear in mind when processing sensitive information such as a
medical prescription.
• Make no further adjustments, even if the product does not function
normally after following the functional descriptions. Pull out the
power cable and contact service staff or the product distributor.
Only use spare parts that are specified by LVI.
If in doubt, contact your supplier.
Warning
The product is supplied packed in a plastic bag. To avoid risk of
suffocation, keep the bag out of the reach of children and infants.

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4 Unpacking
The system is supplied in a box with the following contents:
• Camera system
• User Guide
• USB memory stick with software
Make sure there is no external damage before opening the box. In the
event of damage, contact the courier to report the damage. Open the
box, take out the MagniLink AIR and remove the packaging parts. For
further information, please see the chapter on Installation.
4.1 Packaging
The packaging consists of the following packaging material (LVI
recommends that the packaging be kept in case you have to return the
system or you need to move it):
• Packing material (EPEL E)
• Box (corrugated cardboard)
• Polyethylene (LDPE4)
For sorting and collection of packaging material, please call the
packaging collection customer service department for information on the
rules that apply in your municipality.
Note that the product and its accessories must be recycled as electronic
waste. A worn-out battery is recycled as electronic waste.

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5 Accessories
The controller (MLAIR-A013) can be used to control the system if you
don’t want to control the system from the computer.
The control unit (MLAIR-A012) is used if the system is not directly
connected to a computer. The control unit contains pre-installed
software and cameras are connected to the control box, which in turn is
connected to a screen. Includes a hand held control