LVI MagniLink WifiCam User manual
User Manual
MagniLink WifiCam
LVI America Inc.
Riverwoods, IL 60015, USA www.lviamerica.com
LVI Low Vision International
SE-352 46 Växjö Faks: +46 470-727725 www.lvi.se
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Table of Contents
1 About LVI......................................................................................... 5
2 Introduction to MagniLink WifiCam.............................................. 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 Hardware....................................................................................... 10
6 MagniLink Viewer ......................................................................... 11
6.1 Minimum system requirements ............................................... 11
6.2 Recommended system requirements ..................................... 11
6.3 Installation of software ............................................................. 12
6.4 Connect to WiFi........................................................................ 13
6.5 Using the software .................................................................... 13
7 Ergonomics ................................................................................... 37
8 Technical information................................................................... 38
9 Declaration of Conformity ........................................................... 40
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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 WifiCam
Thank you for choosing this system. Our aim is for you to be satisfied with
your choice of supplier and vision aid.
MagniLink WifiCam is a camera system where you can stream video
wirelessly. To do so, you must install the MagniLink Viewer software on an
iPad. The software can control camera properties such as artificial colours
and magnification level.
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
• Only use the power adaptor supplied with the product. Using an
incorrect type of power adapter may cause damage to 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.
• Place the power cord in such a way that you can neither trip over it
or that crush damages can occur.
• The product contains a neodymium magnet. This is a potential risk
for a user with a pacemaker. If the magnet gets too close, its
magnetic field can interfere with the operation of the pacemaker.
• 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.
• 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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• If the product is to be moved, make sure to remove the camera
and iPad from the mount, and that all cables are disconnected and
that you have a good grip on the product.
• Make sure that the camera, power adapter and WiFi adapter are
disconnected when you pack the product into the bag.
• 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.
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 cardboard box with the following contents:
• MagniLink WifiCam
• Case
• WiFi adapter (USB)
• Power adapter
• User Guide
Make sure there is no external damage before opening the box. In the
event of damage, contact the transport company to report the damage.
Open the box, take out the MagniLink WifiCam and remove the
packaging parts.
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 (XPE)
• 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 Hardware
1. On/Off button
Used to turn the device on and off.
2. Battery indicator
Displays the battery charge level.
3. Power supply
The power adapter is plugged in here.
4. USB port
Connect the LVI camera here. You can also plug in the WiFi
adapter to access the Internet.
NOTE
Make sure the camera and WiFi adapter are plugged in before
starting and avoid pulling them in and out while the system is
running.
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6 MagniLink Viewer
MagniLink Viewer is a software developed for iPad. The software can
display images from a MagniLink camera system and the built-in
cameras. The software can control camera properties such as
magnification level, artificial colours and brightness.
6.1 Minimum system requirements
• iPad 9 generation. or newer.
• iPadOS 15.0 or later.
6.2 Recommended system requirements
• iPad Pro 12,9” with M1 chipset or newer.
• iPadOS 16.0 or newer.
LVI has tested the software on several iPads with above specification
without any problems, but there is no guarantee that the system will
function on all iPads that comply with the specifications. LVI recommends
testing the software on the iPad where the system is to be used, in order
to ensure compatibility. Please look up the feature to reduce framerate
and picture quality under camera settings, this to reduce any delay.
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6.3 Installation of software
Enter App Store and click Search in the lower right-hand corner.
Click the download icon to install the software.
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Click Allow while using the app.
Click OK.
6.4 Connect to WiFi
To be able to stream video from the system, you must connect to its
network. It takes about 25 seconds from startup until the network is
active. Open the iPad’s WiFi settings and connect to the MagniWiFi
network. Enter the password provided.
6.5 Using the software
6.5.1 Functions via menus
6.5.1.1 Camera view
The following menu is displayed when the application is started.
Switch views
Switches to the OCR view. Press and hold to switch to
the Notepad view.
Change camera
Switch between the LVI camera and the front and rear
cameras.
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Split Mode
Opens a submenu where you can set the split mode.
Lamp
Change lamp brightness. There are five modes: Off, 25,
50, 75 and 100 percent.
Switch between rear and front camera
This feature is available on iPhone and older iPads where
you cannot view the two built-in cameras at the same
time.
Change Image Source
Used to swap image sources (if there are more than two
sources).
Change split mode
Change between vertical and horizontal split mode.
Move split left
Moves the split mode to the left.
Move split right
Moves the split mode to the right.
Pan
Open a submenu with the following options.
Pan left
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Pan right
Tilt up
Tilt down
Decrease magnification
Increase magnification
OCR
Start OCR. When the OCR process is complete, the
application switches to the OCR view and reading
begins. You cannot switch using press and hold.
Take picture and record video
Open a submenu with the following buttons.
Take picture
There is an audible click, and the image is saved. The
image can then be opened in the “Images” app. The file
name will be today’s date and the current time.
Record video
Start recording. The application will display an icon
indicating that recording is in progress. Stop recording
by pressing the button again. The clip can then be
opened in the “Images” app. The file name will be
today’s date and the current time.
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Notepad
Open image in the notes tool.
Video Settings
Open a submenu with the following buttons.
Full screen
Switch between full screen and cropped image.
Switch natural colours
Switch between natural colours and grey scale.
Switch artificial colours
Switch between artificial colours. Press and hold to switch
back.
Reduce brightness/contrast
Increase brightness/contrast
Mirror the camera image
Press again to reverse the mirror image.
Rotate the camera image
Rotates the camera image clockwise. Press and hold to
rotate anti-clockwise.
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Reference line/vertical bar left/up
Adjusts the position of the reference line. Press the
button to move the reference line to the left. Hold the
button in to change the reference line to horizontal and
move it upwards. The reference line then becomes a
vertical bar, which diminishes the viewing area. To make
the bar horizontal, press the button again.
Reference line/bar right/down
Same as the previous command but in the opposite
direction.
Settings
Open the settings dialog boxes.
6.5.1.2 OCR view
The OCR view consists of three components.
• At the bottom is a menu bar with buttons.
• To the left is a list of pages that have been OCR processed
previously. By clicking on a page, you can navigate to it.
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• An area showing the OCR processed page. The current page
number is displayed top right.
Switch views
Switches to the camera view. Press and hold to switch to
the Notepad view.
Document management
Open a submenu with the following three options.
Hide sidebar
Open document
From the dialog box, select the file you wish to open.
Save document
A dialog box where you can choose the file format (PDF,
Zip and RTF) appears. You can then choose where you
want to save the file.
Remove
Remove the current page.
Notepad
Opens OCR processed pages in the notes tool.
Start reading
Start reading. Press again to stop reading.
Previous
Skip backwards in the text. Depending on which reading
mode is selected, you will skip back to the previous
character, word, sentence or block. Press and hold to
switch to the previous page.
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Next
Skip forwards in the text. Depending on which reading
mode is selected, you will skip forwards to the next
character, word, sentence or block. Press and hold to
switch to the next page.
Text settings
Open a submenu with the following settings.
Switch reading mode
Switch to next reading mode. The modes available are:
character, row, sentence and block.
Switch display mode
Switch display mode. The display modes available are
“page view”, “row view”, “word view”, “image view”,
“image and word" and “image and row”.
Increase font size
Reduce font size.
Image settings
Open a submenu with the following buttons.
Switch natural colours
Switch between natural colours and grey scale.
Switch artificial colours
Switch between artificial colours. Press and hold to switch
back.
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Increase brightness/contrast
Reduce brightness/contrast
Settings
Open the settings dialog boxes.
6.5.1.3 Notepad view
The notes tool consists of three components.
• To the left is a list of images that have been opened previously. By
clicking on an image, you can navigate to it.
• An area where you can draw, enlarge and pan through the image.
• At the bottom is a menu bar with buttons.
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