Optelec ClearView+ User manual

RFD-01130A
ClearView+
User manual English
Bedienungsanleitung Deutsch
Guide de l’utilisateur Français
Bedieningshandleiding Nederlands
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OPN: CV-UD-UM-WLD Version 2.
Copyright 2005 by Optelec, The Netherlands.
All rights reserved
Optelec
P.O. Box 592
3235 ZH Rockanje
The Netherlands
Telephone: [phone]. Fax [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.Optelec.com

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ENGLISH
INDEX
1Congratulations with your ClearView+................................... 3
2Safety and care......................................................................... 4
3Unpacking, installation and setup .......................................... 5
4Operation .................................................................................. 6
5Feature pack: B/W and colour units ....................................... 8
6Feature pack: Advanced PC units ........................................ 10
7Trouble shooting .................................................................... 12
8Contact / product support ..................................................... 13
9Warranty conditions............................................................... 13
10 Compliances ........................................................................... 14
11 Specifications of the ClearView+........................................... 15
Optelec, part of Tieman group, was founded in 1975 in Rockanje, the
Netherlands. Since 1975 Optelec has developed and produced innovative
products to assist the blind and visually impaired in their daily activities.
Visit the Optelec website at www.optelec.com for extensive information
about Optelec products and services.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this
user manual is correct at the time of issue. Neither Optelec, nor its agents,
assume any responsibility for errors or damages resulting from wrong use of
the information contained in this manual.

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1 Congratulations with your ClearView+
Congratulations on the purchase of your ClearView+from Optelec.
ClearView+is an autofocus desktop video magnification system designed to
assist people with low vision. ClearView+enables you to enjoy reading,
writing, viewing photos, doing hobbies, crafts and lots more.
Simple operation provides magnification of text and objects in different
colours, with adjustable brightness and contrast. ClearView+is a practical
help at home, at work and at school.
ClearView+features unique functionality. With emphasis on user-ergonomics,
the operation panel is integrated in the X/Y table and is leading in simplicity.
Autofocus is incorporated as a standard on each ClearView+model. The
customized ClearView+monitors can be tilted to prevent glare and light
reflections, as well as positioned for added comfort. For those purchasing the
customized ClearView+TFT flat screen monitor, the viewing angle and height
of the monitor is adjustable.
Read this manual thoroughly before setting up and using your system. If you
have any further questions or requirements after reading this manual, do not
hesitate to contact us or your local dealer.
**
This user manual covers all present models of ClearView+.The ClearView+is
assembled from different modules. It is possible that your model does not
support a described function or that it misses a described module (for
example monitor, monitor plate or Feature pack).

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2 Safety and care
Read these instructions carefully before setting up your system. Keep this
user manual as a guide for future reference.
•Use the ClearView+indoors. Do not expose the unit to extreme or rapid
changes in temperature or humidity. Do not place ClearView+near a
radiator or heater, or where it will be exposed to direct sunlight. These
conditions may cause damage to the unit’s electronics or optics.
•Do not place this system on an unstable surface. It may fall, causing
serious damage to the unit or injuries to the user.
•If using your own monitor on top of the ClearView+system, be sure that it
does not weigh more than 16 kg, or is larger than a 20”screen. The
monitor platform is designed to hold a maximum of 16 kg.
•Grip on the monitor firmly when adjusting it in place to guarantee stability
of the entire system.
•The X/Y table and monitor contain moving parts. Please take care when
adjusting the screen position and operating the X/Y table. Injury may occur
if fingers or lose items of clothing are caught in the operating mechanisms.
If you have difficulty in operating the unit safely, please seek advice or
contact your supplier.
•Contact your dealer to service this equipment if necessary. Do not open
your unit as it will void the warranty.
•If moving the ClearView+to another location, disconnect the monitor from
the Base unit for safe and easy transport. Carry the ClearView+Base unit
by the two recessed grips at both sides of the Base unit table.
•Always turn the power off when the system is not in use.
•Always unplug the system before cleaning. Use a soft damp cloth to clean
the exterior. Do not use cleaning agents or abrasive materials as they will
damage your unit.
•Use only the power adapter provided.

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3 Unpacking, installation and setup
The ClearView+is a modular system with a standard VGA output. This means
you can connect your ClearView+to virtually any VGA compatible computer
monitor like CRT (tube) monitors or TFT flat screens.
Your ClearView+unit consists of a:
- Base unit with X/Y table and integrated control panel;
- Electronics box with camera module, light source and in/output
connectors. You can choose between a:Black/White unit, Colour unit or
a SVGA computer compatible unit with Picture-in-Picture functionality;
- Monitor plate (optional). A monitor plate is needed when you choose to
place your own VGA compatible monitor on top of the ClearView+.
- Customized ClearView+monitor (optional). ClearView+is offered with
the following monitor options; Black/White CRT, Colour CRT or TFT flat
screen monitor. The angle of the CRT monitor can be adjusted. For
units using a flat screen TFT monitor, the height of the screen can also
be adjusted. Both monitors can only be used on top of the unit.
A monitor plate is not necessary.
- Feature pack (optional). The Feature pack provides extra optional
functionality (see chapter 5 & 6) to the Colour- and Black/White units. It
is necessary for operating the SVGA unit.
- Power supply and cables to connect the ClearView+to a wall outlet.
- This User manual, an installation sheet and an operation sheet.
**If your ClearView+system is supplied in separate modules, see the
accompanying installation sheet to install the different modules.
Unpack all modules carefully before installation. After installation, you may
turn on the ClearView+by pressing the small, red on/off button on the XY
table. This will power both the Base unit and monitor. It takes approximately
10 seconds for the camera unit to initialize, before displaying an image.
Within approximately 1 minute the ClearView+light source will reach full
brightness providing optimal image quality.

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4 Operation
Open the enclosed operation sheet for an overview of the control panel.
The sheet is meant to support this text.
Keep your hands on the wrist support at the front of the table when using
the ClearView+. It provides easy access to the control buttons and steady
movement of the table.
Switching On / Off
Press the On/Off button to power both the system and monitor. The
ClearView+will start up in the same colour mode as it was powered
off. A non-ClearView+monitor needs to be switched on/off separately.
Adjusting magnification
Turn the zoom button, at the centre of the table, clockwise to increase
magnification and counter-clockwise to decrease the magnification.
Autofocus lock
The ClearView+features an automatic focusing system. The system
automatically focuses on any material placed under the camera to
produce a sharp onscreen image. When the ClearView+is switched
on, the system will start in the autofocus mode.
Pressing the autofocus button stops the ClearView+from continuously
focusing. This is useful for tasks such as writing, painting or enjoying
crafts. When the autofocus is in the locked mode, a red light on the
central control button (mode / zoom) will be illuminated. To turn
autofocus back on, simply press the autofocus button again. The red
indicator light will turn off.

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Different viewing modes
Pressing this button will cycle you through 3 viewing modes.
1- Photo mode
a. Full colour mode for colour and PC units using a colour monitor.
b. Grey scale mode for black/white units.
2- Reading mode: This mode enhances the foreground / background
contrast. Pictures and text will be displayed in black and white. If the
optional Feature pack was purchased with the unit, the background
and foreground colour combination you have selected with the semi-
colour button (see further) will appear.
3- Inverse reading mode: This mode inverses the chosen background
and foreground colour combinations. This mode also enhances the
foreground / background contrast.
Adjusting brightness & contrast
Press and hold the right side of this button to increase the
contrast and brightness of the onscreen image. Press the left
side to decrease the contrast and brightness.
Brake on the X/Y table
Pull the red lever, at the front of the table, up slightly to lock
the table movement in a stable position. This facilitates handwriting
or painting on the X/Y table. The table can be unlocked by
pulling the lever up again.
Note: When power is off, the brake will automatically be activated
(locked position). When the ClearView+is switched on, the brake will
be de-activated (unlocked position). Be sure to position the X/Y table
in the “home” position prior to powering off the unit.

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5 Feature pack: B/W and colour units
(The Feature pack is optional) If you are using the ClearView+advanced
PC set, please refer to chapter 6, "Feature pack operation for PC units".
The Feature pack increases the functionality of the ClearView+. Optelec
offers two Feature packs; Advanced and Basic. See the operation sheet
and below for an overview of the buttons.
Feature pack - Advanced
Semi colours
Pressing this button cycles you through 8 different foreground and
background colour combinations. You may choose to display text in a
pair of selectable colours when more contrast is needed or when
alternate colour combinations provide better visibility.
Note: This button can only be activated in one of the reading modes
and when a colour monitor is applied. When a B/W monitor is applied,
pressing this button will show a “non-available” sign on the screen.
Pointer (position locator)
Pressing this button will activate a LED dot, displayed on the centre
of the reading table. It indicates where the middle of the onscreen
image is located. Place a pen in the indicator light on the reading
table and you will see the pen displayed in the centre of the image
on your screen.
Switch between internal camera and PC / external source
If a PC or other external Optelec source is connected to the
ClearView+, press this button to switch between the internal camera
image and the PC / external source. In other cases, pressing this
button results in a full screen camera image.
Positioning of lines / windows
When line markers or the windows are activated (see further), turning
this knob will change the position of the line markers / windows on the
screen. Line markers and windows can either be displayed in a
horizontal or vertical position depending on the status of button .

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Activating line markers / window shades
Pressing this button cycles you through line markers, window shades
and full screen camera image again. Line markers are used as guides
making reading of text easier. The window function can be used to
block part of the image when the brightness of the screen causes
inconvenience.
Note: Line markers and windows can only be displayed in high contrast
reading modes (not in photo mode).
Sizing of lines / windows
When line markers or the windows are activated, turning this knob will
change the distance between the line markers / window edges on the
screen. Changing size can either be done horizontally or vertically
depending on the status of the horizontal / vertical button .
Horizontal / vertical button
Pressing this button switches lines / windows from vertical to
horizontal position.
Note: Line markers and windows can only be displayed in a high
contrast reading mode.
Feature pack - Basic
The Feature pack basic contains the functionality of selectable semi colours
and the Position locator function.

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6 Feature pack: Advanced PC units
This advanced Feature pack is required for optimum operation of the
advanced PC unit.
Semi colours
Pressing this button cycles you through 8 selectable foreground
and background colour combinations (only in high contrast reading
mode). You may choose to display text in a pair of selectable
colours when more contrast is needed or when alternate colour
combinations provide better visibility.
Pointer (position locator)
Pressing this button will switch on an indicator light, which is displayed
in the centre on the reading table. It indicates where the middle of the
onscreen image is located.
Place a pen in the indicator light on the reading table and you will
see the pen displayed in the centre of the image on your screen.
Switch between internal camera and PC / external source
If a PC or other external Optelec source is connected to the
ClearView+, press this button to toggle between the internal camera
image, Picture-in-Picture (camera image as a window in the
PC image) or a full screen PC image.
Positioning of lines/windows & Picture-in-Picture
When line markers, windows or the Picture-in-Picture are activated,
turning this knob will change the position of the line markers /
windows /or Picture-in-Picture on the screen. Positioning can either
be done horizontally or vertically depending on the status of the
horizontal/vertical button .