Vision Freedom Machine User manual

User’s Manual
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About Your Freedom Machine 1
Freedom Machine at a Glance 2-3
Safety and Care 4-5
Setting up Freedom Machine 6
Turning on Freedom Machine 7
Changing Viewing Mode 8-9
Changing Magnication 10
Changing Brightness 11
Using the X-Y Table 12
Using the Monitor Arm 13-14
Troubleshooting 15-16
Contact Information 16
Warranty 17-18
Table of Contents

1
About Your Freedom Machine
Congratulations on your purchase of Freedom Machine from Vision
Technology. You have selected a precision-engineered product
designed to give you years of performance and reading
enjoyment.
Freedom Machine is a high denition compabitle, full color,
auto-focus video magnier, designed to enhance the quality of life
for the visually impaired. With the monitors adjustable arm and
durable steel frame construction, Freedom Machine can provide the
user with great exibility and monitor sizes up to 30 inches.
Freedom Machine enables individuals with low vision to read, write,
view photos, enjoy hobbies, and more. View in color or enhanced
high-contrast viewing modes. Freedom Machine also includes 8
dierent color combinations for text and background to provide
optimum viewing when reading. With easy-to-use dials that are
color coded you can reduce or enlarge the image, change viewing
modes for the greatest visibility, and modify how bright the
image appears.
Please read this user’s manual and learn the Freedom Machine’s
features and operation before using this product. Freedom
Machine is ready to use right out of the box! Familiarize yourself
with Freedom Machine‘s features and controls before using it and
you’ll be able to enjoy the benets from your purchase.
Thank you for choosing the Vision Technology Freedom Machine.

2
Freedom Machine at a Glance
1. Flat Panel Monitor
2. Flat Panel Monitor Arm
3. Freedom Machine Power Button
4. Viewing Mode Dial
5. Magnication Dial
6. Brightness Switch
7. X-Y Table
8. X-Y Table Braking Levers
9. Freedom Machine 12V power supply
10. Monitor Cord
11. Resistance Adjust
12. Tilt Adjust
13. Monitor Swivel Adjust
14. Recessed handles for carrying Freedom Machine
15. Weight Adjust
Please familiarize yourself with the components and controls of
your Freedom Machine:

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Freedom Machine at a Glance
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12V
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4
Safety and Care
To get the most life from your Freedom Machine, please review
these safety and care measures carefully.
The Freedom Machine video magnier is designed for enlarging and
enhancing images to improve the quality of life for people who have
low vision. The level to which the Freedom Machine can improve the
ability to see images and text depends on a person’s individual
condition and level of vision degeneration.
Freedom Machine is not designed to restore vision, correct eye
conditions or stop vision loss. A low vision specialist can best
diagnose the Freedom Machine for a patient’s specic condition.
Safety Measures:
- Freedom Machine is only to be used on a level surface, like a
desk or table.
- Do not set Freedom Machine on a imsy or unstable table. This
could result in the Freedom Machine falling causing
serious damage.
- Only use Freedom Machine indoors. Exposing the Freedom
Machine to extreme changes in temperature may cause
damages to the eletronics and glass optics.
- Place the power cords behind Freedom Machine and away from
foot trac to avoid a person tripping on the cord causing
damage.
- Do not use Freedom Machine near water to prevent electrical
shock.
- Only use Freedom Machine power supplies. Using dierent
power supplies may cause serious damage to the electrical
components.

5
Safety and Care
Moving Freedom Machine
- To move the Freedom Machine from room to room (short
distances), grip the plug at its base and disconnect, do not pull
on any plugs.
- Secure all cords and lock the X-Y table.
- Carry Freedom Machine by the two recessed handles on the
sides of the base unit; pickup from behind Freedom
Machine. Do not carry Freedom Machine by its monitor or
monitor arm.
- Place the Freedom Machine in its new location before
reassembling any cords or accessories.
- Always turn the power o when Freedom Machine is not in use.
- Always unplug Freedom Machine before cleaning. Use a soft
damp cloth to clean the exterior. Do not use cleaning agents or
abrasive materials as they may cause damage.

6
Setting Up Freedom Machine
1. Place Freedom Machine on a
sturdy and level table or desk,
where you will be using it.
2. Lift and carry Freedom Machine
by the two recessed handles on the
sides of the base unit; pickup from
behind Freedom Machine. (Do not
lift Freedom Machine by the
monitor or by the monitor arm).
Place it on the table or desk that
you selected.
(see Picture 1, item #14 on page 3 )
3. Plug Freedom Machine 12V
power supply cord into electrical
outlet and the other end into the
power jack on Freedom Machine.
( Picture 2, item #9 on page 3 )
4. Plug the monitor cord into the
electrical outlet. This cord is
permanantly attached to the unit.
(see Picture 3, item #10 on page 3 )
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Picture 2
Picture 3