LVI MagniLink S User manual

User Manual
MagniLink S - PC
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 the MagniLink S..................................................... 6
3 Safety information ........................................................................... 8
4 Unpacking......................................................................................... 9
4.1 Packaging ................................................................................... 10
5 Accessories..................................................................................... 11
6 Hardware ........................................................................................ 14
6.1 Installation of hardware............................................................. 14
6.2 Using the hardware.................................................................... 15
7 PC software .................................................................................... 18
7.1 Minimum system requirements................................................ 18
7.2 Recommended system requirements...................................... 18
7.3 Installation of software .............................................................. 18
7.4 Using the software..................................................................... 22
8 Working with the reading camera................................................ 40
9 Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 41
10 Technical information.................................................................... 42
11 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................ 43

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1About LVI
LVI Low Vision International AB was founded in 1978 and is one of the
world’s leading manufacturers of magnifying TV- and computer systems
for visually impaired. New products are developed in close cooperation
with users and professional personnel of vision rehabilitation. LVI is a
Quality System Certified ISO 9001 and Environmental System Certified
ISO 14001 company.
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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2Introduction to the MagniLink S
Thank you for choosing this video magnifier. We aim to ensure that you
are completely satisfied with your choice of supplier and reading aid.
The MagniLink S is a portable camera system with autofocus, which can
be connected to a computer or directly to an external monitor. The
system is controlled via a keyboard and/or control box. MagniLink S is
available in a number of different models. The following choices are
available:
•Camera (two options available; Standard Definition (SD) or High
Definition (HD)).
•Connection (choose between connection to a computer (USB 3.0
or USB 2.0), an external monitor (HDMI) or to both a computer and
an external monitor (USB and HDMI)).
•Software (for a system with a HD camera and a USB-3.0 connection,
software with OCR functionality can be selected).

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Model Camera Connection Panel LED OCR
MLS-C01 SD USB No No No
MLS-M01 SD HDMI Yes No No
MLS-M02 HD HDMI Yes Yes No
MLS-CM01 SD HDMI/USB Yes Yes No
MLS-CM02 HD HDMI/USB Yes Yes No
MLS-CM03 HD HDMI/USB Yes Yes Yes
MLS-CM03-MAC HD HDMI/USB Yes Yes Yes
MagniLink S meets all the requirements for CE marking of medical
devices in accordance with Directive 93/42/EEG. Our products comply
with MDD 93/42/EEC with additions from Directive 2007/47/EC.

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3Safety information
The reading aid is only intended for indoor use and must be used in
accordance with the following safety instructions.
•Use only the power adaptor supplied with MagniLink S. If the
wrong type of adaptor is used for operation of MagniLink S, this
can cause damage to the system.
•Units such as HDMI monitors and/or computers that are to be
connected to the system must comply with the appropriate safety
regulations for their country of use.
•Never turn on or use the product if it has been exposed to water,
rain or other liquids. Pull out the USB cable and allow trained
service personnel to carry out an inspection of the product before
it is used again.
•Place the power cord in such a way that you can neither trip over it
or that crush damages can occur.
•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 condensation forming, the units 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.
•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
USB cable and contact service personnel or the product distributor.
Only use spare parts that are specified by LVI
If in doubt, contact your supplier.
Warning
MagniLink S 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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4Unpacking
The system is supplied in a box with the following contents:
•Reading camera
•USB cables
•Case
•USB memory stick with software
•Polishing cloth
•User Guide
•Power adaptor*
•HDMI to HDMI cable*
•HDMI to DVI cable*
*Not included with model MLS-C01 since its power is always provided by
the computer and it cannot be connected to a monitor.
Check first that the box has no damage to its exterior. In the event of
damage, contact the delivery company and file a notification of damage.
Open the box and take out the MagniLink S; remove the white
packaging. For further information on installation, please see the chapter
on Installation of hardware page 14.

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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 (EPP)
•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.

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5Accessories
The following accessories can be ordered with MagniLink S.
External control box (
MLS-A100
).
Larger external control box (
MLV-A110A
).

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MagniLink Reading Table (
MLRT
), portable reading table.
MagniLink Docking Station (
MLS-A101
), stationary reading table.

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LVI Monitor 19" (
MLV-A103
) and 23" (
MLV-A104
).
OCR functionality (
MLS-A102, MLS-A102-MAC
). It is possible to
upgrade an
MLS-CM02
to an
MLS-CM03
and acquire OCR functionality
for the software.

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6Hardware
6.1 Installation of hardware
Open the camera's arm and pull out the camera's supporting legs. It is
not possible to manipulate the camera's arm until the supporting legs
have been extended.
On the back of the camera there are several connection options. The
connection options available depend on the camera model.
1.
USB connection
In addition to transferring images to a computer, the USB
connection is used to provide power to the system.
2.
HDMI connection
Here the camera can be connected to a monitor that supports
HDMI or DVI.

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3.
External control panel
An external control panel can be connected via this input.
6.2 Using the hardware
6.2.1 Control box
1.
LED
A green light indicates that the system is on. A flashing green light
means that the system is starting up. A slowly flashing yellow light
indicates standby. A red light indicates that something is wrong in
the system. See the chapter on Troubleshooting page 41.
2.
Power on/off
Press to start or shut down the system.
3.
Lighting configuration
Used to configure the light intensity in order to optimize reading
conditions. Press the upper half to increase the light intensity and
the lower half to decrease it. For systems that have LED lighting,
the intensity is adjusted by holding down the button (7).
4.
Autofocus on/off
Press the button once to lock the focus. This can be used when
you wish to write by hand. Autofocus is not affected by the pen or
your hand. Press the button a second time, to reactivate
autofocus.
5.
Zoom control
Used to set the zoom. To reduce the zoom, press the lower key
(minus) and to increase the zoom, pressure the upper key (plus).
6.
Reference line/Bar
Adjust the position of the reference line. Press the right-hand

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button to move the horizontal line down. Hold the button in to
change the reference line to vertical and move it to the left. The
reference line then becomes a horizontal bar which diminishes the
viewing area. To make the bar vertical, press the button again. The
left button gives the opposite result.
7.
Picture mode
Press the button to switch the picture mode between natural
colours and grey scale.
Lighting adjustment
Hold the button down to temporarily enable adjustment of the
lighting via the lighting configuration (3). When the lighting
configuration (3) is used to adjust the lighting, there is no
switching between colour and grey scale (only possible if the
system has LED lighting).
Mirroring
A mirror image can be obtained by holding the button down for
three seconds.
8.
High contrast modes with artificial colours
Press the key to switch between the various colour combinations.
Rotation
By holding the button down for three seconds, the image can be
rotated 180 degrees.

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6.2.2 Position sensor
MagniLink S is equipped with a position sensor that is used to switch
between reading mode (the user points the camera down and flips the
lens into place) and distance mode (the user opens the lens). The settings
for both modes are automatically saved when you switch from one to the
other.
Settings that are automatically saved for these modes are:
•Artificial colours
•Negative/Positive/Natural colours
•Light
•Magnification level
•Reference line/Bar
•Rotation of camera image
•Mirroring of camera image

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7PC software
The following pages describe the installation and use of the MagniLink S
software for PC.
The MagniLink S software has been developed so that it does not affect
or interfere with other software. It has been tested alongside other
software to ensure there are no conflicts. However, LVI cannot guarantee
compatibility with all other software as their methods are outside of LVI's
control.
7.1 Minimum system requirements
•Microsoft Windows 7.
•2 integrated USB 2.0 ports.
•i3 processor, 1 GB RAM (32 bit) 2 GB RAM (64 bit).
7.2 Recommended system requirements
•Microsoft Windows 7.
•1 integrated USB 3.0 port.
•i5 or i7 processor, 4 GB RAM, external graphics card with at least
512 MB inbuilt memory.
LVI has tested MagniLink S on several computers without any problems,
but there is no guarantee that the system will function on all computers
that comply with the specifications. LVI recommends testing MagniLink S
on the computer where the system is to be used, in order to ensure
compatibility. Better performing computers will facilitate better camera
performance.
7.3 Installation of software
NOTE
Installation requires administrator privileges on the computer in
question and is performed on the user account currently in use.
Insert the USB stick containing the software into one of the computer's
USB ports. Start the installation by clicking on the
"Setup"
file, which can
be found in the
MagniLink S - PC
folder.
When the installation program starts, follow the instructions on the
screen to complete installation of the software, or see below for a more
detailed description.

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Select
"Next"
in the dialogue box
"Welcome to the InstallShield
Wizard for LVI MagniLink S"
.
Read the text in
”License Agreement”
, approve this be selecting
“I
accept the terms of the license agreement”
and click on
“Next”
to
start the installation.

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If you have software with OCR functionality (
MLS-CM03
) then mark the
language(s) for which you have a license. If you do not have OCR
functionality, then do not select any languages. Then click
"Next"
to
continue with the installation.
Select
“Install”
in the dialogue box
"Ready to Install the Program".