MagniLink S PREMIUM 2 MLS-HD-2 User manual
User Manual
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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 the MagniLink S.................................................... 6
3 Information...................................................................................... 8
3.1 Reuse, installation and maintenance......................................... 8
3.2 Cleaning ...................................................................................... 8
3.3 Safety information....................................................................... 8
4 Unpacking ..................................................................................... 10
4.1 Packaging.................................................................................. 11
5 Accessories ................................................................................... 12
6 Hardware....................................................................................... 15
6.1 Installation of hardware............................................................ 15
6.2 Installation of docking station.................................................. 16
6.3 Using the hardware................................................................... 17
7 MagniLink ChromeViewer............................................................ 20
7.1 Minimum system requirements ............................................... 20
7.2 Recommended system requirements ..................................... 20
7.3 Installation of software ............................................................. 20
7.4 Licensing.................................................................................... 24
7.5 Using the software .................................................................... 25
8 Working with the reading camera............................................... 44
9 Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 45
10 Technical information................................................................... 46
11 Declaration of Conformity ........................................................... 47
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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 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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2 Introduction 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. Choose model in the following
steps:
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Choose reading camera HD or FHD.
Model Camera
MLS-HD-2 HD (720p)
MLS-FHD-2 FHD (1080p)
Choose among the following accessories.
Product code Accessory
AText To Speech for PC
BText To Speech for 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
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 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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• 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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4 Unpacking
The system is supplied in a box with the following contents:
• Reading camera
• Removable USB/HDMI module
• USB cables
• Case
• USB memory stick with software
• Polishing cloth
• User Guide
• Power adaptor
• HDMI to HDMI cable
• HDMI to DVI cable
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 see Installation.
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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 (EPE)
• 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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Larger external control box (MLV-A110A).
MagniLink Reading Table (MLRT), portable reading table.
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LVI Monitor 19" (MLS-A103) and 23" (MLS-A104).
MagniLink Docking Station 2 (MLS-A106) with reading table.
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MagniLink Docking Station 2 (MLS-A107) with a plate.
MagniLink Docking Station 2 (MLS-A108) with table clamp.
Text To Speech for PC (TTS-PC) or Mac (TTS-MAC).
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6 Hardware
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.
The USB/HDMI module has several connection options.
1. USB connection
In addition to transferring images to a computer, the USB
connection is used to provide power to the system.
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2. HDMI connection
Here the camera can be connected to a monitor that supports
HDMI or DVI.
3. External control panel
An external control panel can be connected via this input. If the
camera is linked to a docking station, the control panel must be
connected before you attach the USB connection.
6.2 Installation of docking station
If you bought a MagniLink Docking Station, follow the instructions below
to install it.
A MagniLink Docking Station consists of a camera holder and a reading
table, plate or table clamp. If it is the variant with a table clamp, fasten it
to the table.
1Place the holder in the reading table, plate or table clamp.
2Fasten the holder with the screw.
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3.
Remove the USB / HDMI module from the camera and insert it into the holder.
4.
Place the camera in the holder.
6.3 Using the hardware
6.3.1 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 45.
2. Power on/off
Press to start or shut down the system.
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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
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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6.3.2 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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7 MagniLink ChromeViewer
MagniLink ChromeViewer is a software used on a Chromebook to display
images from a MagniLink camera system. The software controls camera
properties such as magnification level, artificial colours and brightness.
When a license is obtained, it is possible to OCR process a text and have
it read by a speech synthesizer.
7.1 Minimum system requirements
• Chrome OS version 98
• 1 integrated USB 3.0 port.
• Intel Celeron, 2 GB RAM
7.2 Recommended system requirements
• Chrome OS version 98
• 1 integrated USB 3.0 type A-port
• Intel i5 processor
• 4 GB RAM
7.3 Installation of software
MagniLink ChromeViewer is available for download from the Chrome
Web Store. In case you cannot find the application via the search function
at the Chrome Web Store, there is a direct link on our website that will
take you directly to the installation page.
The link will open a new page with the Chrome Web Store and the
MagniLink ChromeViewer will be selected automatically.
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