LVI MagniLink Voice 2 User manual

User Manual
MagniLink Voice 2
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 Voice............................................. 6
3 Safety information .......................................................................... 7
4 Unpacking ....................................................................................... 8
4.1 Packaging.................................................................................... 8
5 Installation....................................................................................... 9
6 Use ................................................................................................. 11
6.1 Placing paper ............................................................................ 11
6.2 Profiles and settings ................................................................. 12
6.3 Simple profile............................................................................ 13
6.4 Advanced profile ...................................................................... 16
6.5 Settings...................................................................................... 22
6.6 Quick guide computer mouse................................................. 29
6.7 Computer mouse...................................................................... 30
6.8 Extra voices on a USB stick ...................................................... 30
6.9 Quality of OCR conversion ...................................................... 31
6.10 Maintenance charging.............................................................. 31
7 Ergonomics ................................................................................... 32
8 Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 33
9 Technical information................................................................... 34
10 Declaration of Conformity ........................................................... 37

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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 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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2Introduction to the MagniLink Voice
Thank you for choosing this reading machine. Our aim is for you to be
satisfied with your choice of supplier and vision aid.
MagniLink Voice is a portable reading machine that makes it possible to
OCR-process a text and have it read aloud.
MagniLink Voice is available as several different models. The choices
available are with or without a battery and the possibility to connect a
monitor.
MagniLink Voice meets all the requirements for CE marking of medical
devices in accordance with Directive 93/94/EEG. Our products comply
with MDD 93/94/EEC with additions from Directive 2007/47/EC

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3Safety 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.
Only use the battery supplied with the product. If the battery needs
to be changed, please contact LVI.
Be careful not to catch your fingers when collapsing the camera
arm.
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, detach all cables. Use a slightly
damp (not wet) cloth to clean the system. 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.
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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4Unpacking
The system is supplied in a box with the following contents:
Reading machine
User Guide
USB memory stick
Power adaptor
Hand control
Check first that the box has no external damage. In the event of damage,
contact the delivery company and file a notification of damage.
Open the box and take out the MagniLink Voice; remove the packaging.
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.
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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5Installation
Place your MagniLink Voice far enough in on the table in front of your
seat. Open the camera’s arm, connect the power cable and press the
start button.
The following connection options can be found on the right side of the
unit.
1. On/Off button
Used to turn the unit on or off. If the unit is turned off or in standby
mode, pressing the button will turn on the unit. If the unit is
running, a short press of the button will put the unit in standby
mode and pressing the button for more than three seconds will
turn off the unit.
2. HDMI out (only active if Monitor output is selected)
Here you can plug in an external monitor.
3. HDMI in
Here you can plug in an external image source. It is then possible
to switch the image source using the hand control.
4. Power supply
The power adaptor is plugged in here.

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The following connection options can be found on the rear of the unit.
1. Port for headphones
Here you can plug in headphones.
2. USB ports
The unit has three USB ports. The hand control must be
connected to one of these ports. If you wish to save or open a
document, you can connect a USB memory stick.

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6Use
6.1 Placing paper
The unit is able to OCR-process an A4 sheet of paper. Position the short
side of the paper between the guides on the unit’s foot.

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6.2 Profiles and settings
The unit can be used in simple profile or advanced profile. When the unit
is in simple profile the LED lights green. When the unit is in advanced
profile the LED lights blue. There is also a settings mode. When the unit
is in settings mode it lights yellow.
To switch between simple and advanced profile, hold the control (E)
pressed for five seconds.
To go into settings, hold the controls (E) and (F) pressed for three
seconds.

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6.3 Simple profile
6.3.1 Quick guide simple profile without monitor

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6.3.2 Quick guide simple profile with monitor

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6.3.3 Functions in simple profile
A. LED
In simple profile this LED lights green. When the unit is in standby-
mode it lights white.
B. Switch between camera and text mode (Only with monitor)
This button switches between the OCR camera and the OCR
processed text.
C. Switch image source
If another system is connected to HDMI in, this button switches
between the image sources.
D. Quick button for navigation
When this button is pressed it switches to navigation mode. It is
possible to configure this button so that it has another function.
E. Speed control
When you rotate the control, you adjust the speed of reading
aloud.
In navigation mode you can navigate in the text by turning the
control. It is also possible to select navigation mode by pressing
the control, turning it to the desired mode and then pressing it
again.
F. Volume control
This is a combined push button and rotary control. When the
control is pressed, you can start and pause the reading. When you
rotate the control, you adjust the volume level.
G. OCR button
This button is used to take a picture, OCR process the text and
read aloud the result. If you hold the button in for more than two
seconds the text is added to a new page.

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6.4 Advanced profile
6.4.1 Quick guide advanced profile without monitor

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6.4.2 Quick guide advanced profile with monitor

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6.4.3 Functions in advanced profile
A. LED
In advanced profile this LED lights blue. When the unit is in
standby-mode it lights white.
B. Switch between camera and text mode (only with monitor)
This button switches between the OCR camera and the OCR
processed text.
C. Switch image source (only with monitor)
If another system is connected to HDMI in, this button switches
between the image sources.
D. Quick button for navigation
When you press this button you are brought to navigation, and it
is now possible to navigate in the text by rotating the “Level
control”.
E. Function control
This is a combined push button and rotary control. The control is
rotated until the desired function is read aloud. Some functions
have a sub-menu and pressing the control will enter this menu.
Other functions have a setting that you can switch on or off by
pressing the control.
F. Reading and Level control
This is a combined push button and rotary control. When the
control is pressed, you can start and pause the reading. When you
rotate the control, you adjust the relevant function.
G. OCR button
This button is used to take a picture, OCR process the text and
read aloud the result. If you hold the button in for more than two
seconds the text is added to a new page.

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6.4.4 Describing functions in advanced profile
The unit’s various functions and settings are controlled using the hand
control. After a period of inactivity by the user, the unit returns to basic
function. Below is a list of the unit's functions and descriptions of how
they are performed.
Take a picture and start the reading
Press the OCR button(G) to take a picture to be OCR processed. When
the OCR process is complete, the reading begins. If you hold the button
in for more than two seconds the text is added to a new page.
Pause reading
Press the reading control(F) to pause the reading. Press it again to
resume the reading.
Adjust the volume
Rotate the level control(F) to increase or decrease the volume.
Adjust the speech speed
Rotate the function control(E) until the unit says speed. Then rotate the
level control(F) to increase or decrease the speech speed.
Save documents
Make sure that a USB memory stick is plugged into the unit. Rotate the
function control (E) until the unit says "handle document" and then press
the control. Rotate the function control again (E) until the unit says "save"
and then press the control to save the document. The document is saved
in the directory "lvi_text".
Change file format
To change the format that you save to. Rotate the function control (E)
until the unit says "handle document" and then press the control. Rotate
the function control (E) again until the unit says “file format” and press
the control. Rotate the control until the desired format is spoken and
press the control to select it.

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Open document
Make sure that a USB memory stick is plugged into the unit. Rotate the
function control (E) until the unit says "handle document" and then press
the control. Rotate the function control (E) again until the unit says
“open” and press the control. Turn again until the desired document is
read aloud and press the control to open the document. The unit can
open documents of the following file formats: .txt, .pdf, .rtf, .zip and
image files: .png, .jpg, .tiff and .bmp. The documents must be in the
directory "lvi_text" or the root directory of the USB memory stick in order
for the unit to find them.
Delete documents
Make sure that a USB memory stick is plugged into the unit. Rotate the
function control (E) until the unit says "handle document" and then press
the control. Rotate the function control (E) again until the unit says
“delete” and press the control. Turn the control until the file you wish to
delete is read aloud and then press the control to delete the file.
Navigate in the text
Rotate the function control(E) until the unit says "navigation". Then rotate
the level control(F) to navigate forward of backwards in the text.
Change navigation mode
Rotate the function control (E) until the unit says “navigation” and then
press the control. Then chose the navigation mode using function control
(E) and then press again. It is now possible to navigate in the text using
the level control (F). There are five different navigation modes: “page”,
“block”, “sentence”, “word by word” and “letter by letter”. If the display
mode is set to silent mode, there is also the navigation mode "view".
Change column mode
To change column mode, rotate the function control(E) until the unit says
"column mode" and then press the control. Normally the column mode
in on, but it is necessary to turn it off when you are processing text that
you do not want to have read aloud in column form.