Optelec MultiView User manual

MultiView
User Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Gebruikershandleiding
Manuale utente
Manual del usuario
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Version 1.4
Copyright 2009 - Optelec, the Netherlands
All rights reserved
Optelec
P.O. Box 399
2993 LT Barendrecht
The Netherlands
Telephone: [phone]. Fax [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.optelec.com

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MultiView User Manual
Optelec, part of Tieman Group, was founded in 1975 in Rockanje, the
Netherlands. Since 1975, Optelec has been developing and producing
innovative products to assist blind and vision-impaired people in their daily
activities.
Visit the Optelec web site at www.optelec.com for more information about
Optelec’s products and services.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this
user manual is correct at the time of its publication. Neither Optelec, nor any of
its associates, shall not be held responsible for any errors or damages that
may result from the incorrect use of the information contained in this manual.

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Index
1. Introduction ........................................................................................... 5
About this manual............................................................................. 5
2. Safety and Care.................................................................................... 6
3. What’s in the Box?................................................................................ 7
4. Getting to Know Your MultiView............................................................ 8
Setting up the MultiView................................................................... 8
Choosing between left- or right-hand usage..................................... 9
Positioning the camera head and camera arm................................. 9
Camera positions............................................................................ 10
Close-up viewing ............................................................................ 10
Self-viewing.................................................................................... 11
Distance viewing............................................................................. 11
Using the reading table................................................................... 11
5. Getting Started.................................................................................... 12
Switching On / Off........................................................................... 12
Setting the level of magnification.................................................... 12
Viewing modes ............................................................................... 12
Find function................................................................................... 13
Autofocus lock ................................................................................ 13
Using the Snapshot button ............................................................. 13
Activating line markers / window shades........................................ 13
Positioning line markers / window shades...................................... 13
White Balance ................................................................................ 14
Left / right rotation........................................................................... 14
6. Contact Information / Product Support................................................ 15
7. Warranty Conditions............................................................................ 15
8. Compliances ....................................................................................... 16
9. Specifications of the MultiView............................................................ 17

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1. Introduction
Congratulations on choosing the MultiView, an easily-transportable autofocus
video magnification system from Optelec. Use the MultiView for reading,
writing, viewing photographs, doing crafts, viewing distant objects, putting on
makeup, and so much more!
The MultiView enables you to view printed text, images and objects in different
colors, and to magnify them up to 79 times on a 19” wide screen display. With
its ergonomic control pad, flexible camera arm and light-weight X-Y table the
MultiView extends in operating and reading comfort. The MultiView can be
used at home or in school and office settings.
If you have any questions or suggestions concerning this product, please
contact your distributor or the Optelec headquarters by consulting the contact
information page found at the end of this user manual. Your feedback is
greatly appreciated. We hope you enjoy working with your MultiView.
About this manual
This user manual offers a comprehensive guide to the features and operation
of the MultiView video magnifier. The illustrations in this user manual may be
different from the actual situation. Optelec will not assume any responsibility
for the misinterpretation of any of the content found in this user manual.
Please read this user manual carefully before operating your MultiView, and
keep it handy at all times for immediate reference.

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2. Safety and Care
Only use the MultiView indoors.
Do not expose the MultiView to extreme or rapid changes in temperature or
humidity. Do not place the MultiView near a radiator or heater, or where it
may be exposed to direct sunlight. These conditions may damage the
MultiView’s electronic or optical components.
Do not use the MultiView near other electrical appliances or
inadequately-shielded medical devices as this could cause electromagnetic
interferences.
Do not place the MultiView on an unstable surface as it may result in a fall,
causing serious damage to the unit or injury to the user.
Handle the MultiView with care. Any rough handling will damage its internal
components.
When moving the MultiView to another location, disconnect the power
cable along with all other cables from all external connectors. To carry the
MultiView in a safe and easy manner, use the provided handle located at
the back of the unit.
The reading table and camera arm feature moving and removable
mechanical parts. Please ensure your safety when removing or adjusting
these mechanical parts (users are not recommended to remove these
mechanical parts frequently). Injury could occur if fingers or loose clothing
become caught in the operating mechanisms. If you experience any
difficulties operating the unit safely, please ask for help by contacting your
local Optelec distributor.
Do not remove any parts from the MultiView. Contact your local Optelec
distributor to service your MultiView, if needed. Do not open any of the
components as this will void the warranty. Each component contains parts
which should only be serviced by an Optelec repair specialist.
Always turn the power off when the system is not in use.
Always unplug the system before cleaning it. Use a soft, damp cloth to
clean its external parts. Do not use cleaning agents or abrasive materials
as they will damage your unit. Avoid touching the lens of the camera and
keep it clean by using proper cleaning means.
Only use the supplied power cable.
Do not use the unit in temperatures under +5°C and above +40°C.
Any use of the MultiView other than what is described in this user manual will
exclude it from warranty conditions.

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3. What’s in the Box?
The MultiView packaging contains the following items:
The MultiView video magnifier
A detachable camera unit
A control pad
An X-Y reading table
A power cable
This user manual
A carrying case (optional)
If any items are missing from your package, please contact your local Optelec
distributor.

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4. Getting to Know Your MultiView
The following figure shows the MultiView’s main components.
1. Base stand 7. Control pad
2. 19” wide screen display 8. X-Y reading table
3. Handle 9. Handle of X-Y reading table
4. Camera arm 10. Camera rotation axis
5. Camera connection point 11. Slide track
6. Camera head 12. Reading table support
Setting up the MultiView
To set up the MultiView, please follow the steps described below:
Install the camera head:
- Attach the camera head to the camera arm by fastening the screw
at the camera connection point.
- Connect the data cable to the data cable connector located in back
of the camera head.
Connect the control pad in the USB port located on the left side of the
base stand.
Connect the power cable in the power connector located on the right
side of the base stand.
Plug the other end of the power cable into an electrical power outlet.

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Choosing between left- or right-hand usage
The MultiView was designed for both left- and right-hand users. To set the unit
according to the type of user, position the camera head as described in the
next paragraph and rotate the MultiView image, if necessary, by pressing the
left / right hand use button .
Positioning the camera head and camera arm
The MultiView features a flexible camera head and camera arm. The camera
head can be rotated 180 degrees at a vertical axis in front of the screen to suit
either the left- or right-handed user. The following figure shows the camera
head in the position for right- and left-handed users.
Camera position for right-handed user Camera position for left-handed user
At a horizontal axis, the camera head can be tilted 270 degrees. Tilt the
camera head and rotate it to view objects further away such as a whiteboard.
The following figure shows the different tilt movements.
Control pad USB port
Power switch
Power interface

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Note: Do not force the camera head beyond its limit as this could permanently
damage the rotation axis feature.
The camera arm can be moved from left to right, and right to left, by using the
slider located at the back of the base stand. The following figure shows the
slider.
Camera positions
The MultiView automatically returns to its original settings when the camera is
switched from close-up to distance viewing and vice-versa. For example,
when the camera is tilted quickly from the whiteboard you are viewing to the
top of your desk, your preferred viewing mode and magnification settings will
automatically be applied. Three setting options can be stored: close-up
viewing, self-viewing and distance viewing.
Close-up viewing
To view objects placed on a table, or to write under the camera, point the
camera head toward the top of the desk and position the close-up lens in front
of the camera. The recommended distance for close-up viewing is between 30
and 40 cm (12 and 16 inches).
270 degrees tilt

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Self-viewing
To view yourself and to use the MultiView as a mirror, point the camera toward
you and position the close-up lens away from the camera. The recommended
distance for self-viewing is 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 inches).
Distance viewing
To view objects further away at a distance between 1 and 5 m (3 and 15 feet),
point the camera head toward the object and remove the close-up lens. For
instance, this viewing mode can be used to read text on a whiteboard.
Using the reading table
The X-Y reading table is used to easily move a document and read its text
from left to right, and up and down in a straight line.
Place the reading table in front of you as you like it, either horizontally or
vertically, and align the document you wish to read on the table. To start
reading, use the table’s handle to move the document as you read it. The
guided table movement will prevent you from losing of the text.
After you have finished reading, the table can be easily rolled under the
display in a horizontal position as to gain surface space on your desk.
Close-up lens
in front of the camera

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5. Getting Started
Before operating the MultiView, the camera head needs to be installed.
Switching On / Off
Press the On / Off switch located on the right side of the base unit to
power the MultiView.
Setting the level of magnification
Press the “+” and “-“ button located at the centre of the control pad,
or on the camera head to adjust the level of magnification. To
increase the magnification, press the “+” button and to decrease it,
press the “-“ button. To adjust the level of magnification in a
continuous manner, press and hold down either buttons for a few
seconds. The MultiView can magnify text and objects from 3.5 to 79
times their original size (on a 19” wide screen LCD screen) and at a
surface distance of 40 cm away from the camera.
Viewing modes
Pressing this button on the control pad or on the camera head will
cycle you through 8 different viewing modes:
Full Color Photo Mode
This mode will display text, pictures and objects in full color.
Gray Scale Photo Mode
This mode will display text, pictures and object in shades of gray.
Positive Reading Mode (High contrast black on white)
This mode enhances the foreground / background contrast. Pictures and
text will be displayed as black text on a white background.
Negative Reading Mode (High contrast white on black)
This mode reverses the positive image. Pictures and text will be displayed
as white text on a black background.
High contrast white on blue
This mode displays white text on a blue background.
High contrast yellow on black
This mode displays yellow text on a black background.
High contrast yellow on blue
This mode displays yellow text on a blue background.
High contrast green on black
This mode displays green text on a black background.

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Find function
The find function is a useful tool that provides a global view of the
document on screen, and that enables you to quickly scroll through
the text.
Press this button on the control pad or on the camera head, and hold it down
to activate the find function. When the find function is activated, the MultiView
will automatically change the level of magnification to the lowest size to allow
the global view display. A sign will appear to indicate the centre point of the
screen. Move the camera to properly centre your text on screen. Once you
have selected your position in the text, release the button. The MultiView will
automatically zoom in on the portion of text following your selected position,
and will resize to your previous magnification setting.
Autofocus lock
The MultiView has an autofocus feature that allows you to adjust
the clarity of the image on screen. When the MultiView is turned on,
the system will start up in the autofocus mode.
Press this button located on the control pad to lock the focus. This will stop the
MultiView from continuously readjusting the focus. The message “Focus lock”
will appear in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. This is useful for tasks
such as writing, painting or doing craftwork. Pressing this button will reactivate
the autofocus feature, cancelling the message “Focus lock”.
Using the Snapshot button
The snapshot button allows you to take a temporary picture of a
text or an image. Press the Snapshot button on the control pad to
freeze the image. Pressing any other button will unfreeze the
image.
Activating line markers / window shades
Pressing this button on the control pad cycles you through the
following options: horizontal line markers, horizontal window shades
and full screen camera image. Line markers are used as guides to read text
more easily. Window shades are used to block part of the image when the
screen is too bright for viewing comfort.
Positioning line markers / window shades
When horizontal line markers or window shades are activated, press
these buttons to change the space size between line markers /
window shades. To widen the space, press the button and to
narrow it, press the button.

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White Balance
The White Balance function is used to adjust the balance the colors
of a picture displayed in photo mode. Press this button on the
control pad to cycle you through 2 white Balance modes:
Warm color mode
This mode will enhance the warm colors of a picture such as the color red.
Cool color mode
This mode will enhance the cool colors of a picture such as the color blue .
Left / right rotation
When choosing the camera’s position according to hand orientation
from left to right, or vice-versa, the camera image will display upside
down. Simply press this button to display the camera image
rightside up.

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6. Contact Information / Product Support
If you have any questions about operating, installing or configuring your
system, please contact your MultiView distributor or the Optelec office nearest
you. For a complete list of Optelec offices, see the list of addresses on the last
page of this user manual.
Your MultiView distributor:
7. Warranty Conditions
Optelec warrants the MultiView, effective from the date of delivery, to be free
of any defects in material and workmanship.
Warranty is not transferable and does not apply to groups, multi users or
agencies. The MultiView has been designed for the individual purchaser and
to be used in a home or office environment. Optelec reserves the right to
repair or replace any purchased MultiView with a similar or superior product.
In no event shall Optelec or any of its distributors be held liable for any indirect
or consequential damages. This warranty is valid only when serviced in the
original country of purchase and if seals are intact. For additional warranty
claims or for service during or after warranty period, please contact your
distributor.
Optelec takes no responsibility for any other use of this device than the use
described in this manual.

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8. Compliances
This product complies with the safety and EMC requirements, which fall under
the following directives:
Safety
EN 60950-1
EMC
EN 55022
EN 55024
FCC
FCC part 15 Class B
WARNING: The use of accessories, transducers and cables other than those
specified and sold by the manufacturer of the MultiView as replacement parts
for components, may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of
the MultiView.
This device bears the CE and FCC approval mark.

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9. Specifications of the MultiView
Focus : Autofocus with focus lock
Monitor : 19” wide screen display (16:10)
Magnification : 3.5 X – 79 X (on 19” wide LCD screen)
Dimensions : 55 x 48 x 21 cm
Weight : Unit: approx 11. 5 kg
X-Y table: approx 1.0 kg
Unit with XY table and carrying case: approx. 18.3 kg
Viewing modes : Full color photo mode
Gray scale photo mode
High contrast black on white
High contrast white on black
High contrast white on blue
High contrast yellow on black
High contrast yellow on blue
High contrast green on black
Power : Input 110 - 240 Volt
Net frequency : 50 - 60 Hz
Operating conditions
Temperature : +10°C to +35°C
Humidity : < 70%, no condensation
Storage & transport conditions
Temperature : +5°C to +40°C
Humidity : < 95 %, no condensation
Date of first issue:
June 2009
Optelec
Barendrecht, The Netherlands June 2009

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