® User Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of Merlin ultra from Enhanced Vision. Merlin ultra is a full-color, auto-focus video magnifier system designed to enhance the lifestyle of the visually impaired. With the LCD monitor’s adjustable arm, Merlin ultra can provide the user with the ultimate flexibility in the position of the screen.
FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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SAFETY AND CARE To obtain the most benefit from your Merlin ultra, please read these safety precautions very carefully. Merlin ultra is designed to enlarge and enhance images in order to offer improvement in the quality of life for people with visual impairment. The extent to which Merlin ultra can improve the ability to see images depends on a person’s individual condition and level of visual impairment.
Additional Electrical Safety Precautions • The power supply cord is a disconnect device for electrical equipment. The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible. • This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug as a safety feature. This plug has a third (grounding) pin and can only be plugged into a grounding-type power outlet. If necessary, contact an electrician to replace your power outlet with a grounding-type power outlet.
Additional Mechanical Safety Precautions Your Merlin ultra contains moving parts. Please use caution when moving the X-Y table, adjusting the LCD monitor arm, or when transporting the Merlin ultra to avoid possible injury to hands and fingers.
To Move Merlin ultra to Another Location • If you are repositioning Merlin ultra a short distance across a desk or table, make sure you do not pull on any power cords or connector cables. • Disconnect and secure all power and video cables and lock the X-Y table before moving the unit. • Carry the unit only by the two recessed handles located on either side of its base. Do not carry it by the LCD monitor arm.
MERLIN ULTRA AT A GLANCE Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the components of your Merlin ultra: 1. Merlin ultra 2. LCD Monitor 3. Light ON/OFF Switch 4. Viewing Mode button 5. Size (Magnification) dial 6. Merlin ultra power button 7. LCD Brightness Control Lever 8. X-Y table locking lever 9. X-Y table 10. Recessed handles for carrying Merlin ultra 11. LCD monitor arm 12. Merlin ultra 5V power supply 13.
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1. Find a steady and level location, such as a table or desk, where you will be comfortable using Merlin ultra. Carry the Merlin ultra only by the two recessed handles on the side of the base for a secure grip. Do not lift the unit by the LCD monitor arm. Place it on the table or desk (see Figure 1). Figure 1 2. Connect the short end of the “Y” power cord to the Merlin ultra Power Supply (see Figure 2 and items #12 & #13 on page 9). Figure 2 3.
TURNING ON MERLIN ULTRA #2 #1 Merlin ultra Power Button The Power button on your Merlin ultra is located on the far right of the control panel (item #1 above). • Press the Power button. Notice the green light will illuminate on the Control Panel, indicating the power is ON (item #2 above). • The screen should automatically come on in a few seconds.
CHANGING VIEWING MODES You can choose a viewing option by pressing the MODE button on the control panel. Each press will cycle through all 7 viewing options.
Enhanced Positive Image This mode provides a white background with black text. This mode increases the contrast to offer crisp text images for reading. Enhanced Negative Image This mode provides a black background with white text. This mode increases the contrast to offer crisp text images for reading. Color Select 1 In factory default this mode provides a blue background with yellow text. This is one of the most commonly used color combinations.
USING MERLIN ULTRA COLOR SELECT Merlin ultra was designed to provide optimum viewing for people with certain visual conditions by offering an extended range of choices in both text and background colors. Merlin ultra offers 28 combinations of text and background colors, called color select modes.
Step 2: Rotate the SIZE dial to scroll through the available menu options. Choose COLOR MODE SELECTION (see the photo at right) and press the MODE button again. Step 3: Rotate the SIZE dial to choose the Color Select number (1-5) you wish to program. Step 2 Press the MODE button and choose one of the following options: a. Rotate the SIZE dial to cycle through the color combination of your choice (1-14). To access color combinations 15-28, press the MODE button first, before rotating the SIZE dial again.
Using the procedure outlined on pages 14-15, the following 28 color combinations can be programmed into any of the 5 color select programs, based on your personal preferences.
CHANGING MAGNIFICATION Figure 1 You can increase or decrease the size of the image by using the SIZE dial at the center of the control panel (see Figure 1). There are sixteen levels of magnification available on Merlin ultra. ZOOM 7 • To increase the size of the image, turn the dial clockwise, or to the right. • To decrease the size of the image, turn the dial counterclockwise, or to the left. The size you selected will be displayed in the upper left corner of your monitor (see Figure 2).
CHANGING BRIGHTNESS Figure 1 You can increase or decrease the brightness of the image by using the brightness lever located underneath the right bottom of the control panel. (see Figure 1) The Merlin ultra will show the most natural image quality when brightness is set in the middle in normal color mode. •To increase the brightness, slide the lever to the right. •To decrease the brightness, slide the lever to the left. An on screen display will show the level of brightness.
LIGHT SWITCH ON/OFF Figure 1 Your Merlin ultra as a built-in LED lighting system for illuminating your reading material. When magnified images are displayed on your monitor, the built-in lighting system assists in providing a bright and clear image with true-to-life colors, ideal for most applications. From factory default, the LED lighting system will come on automatically when you turn on the power for your Merlin ultra. However, depending on ambient lighting conditions within the room (i.e.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU To enter the Merlin ultra System Configuration Menu: Press and hold the MODE button (approximately 5 seconds) until the words “SYSTEM CONFIGURATION” appears on your LCD monitor. Rotate the Size dial clockwise/counter-clockwise to navigate through the Merlin ultra menu items. Press the Mode button once to select a menu item or to turn a setting ON or OFF.
ZOOM RANGE 1 (Default) 2.3x to 61.2x on 24” monitor 2.1x to 55.9x on 22” monitor 1.9x to 51.2x on 20” monitor Steps 1-10 use optical zoom. Steps 11-16 use digital zoom. Recommended option for best image quality. ZOOM RANGE 2 2.3x to 104.0x on 24” monitor 2.1x to 95.0x on 22” monitor 1.9x to 87.0x on 20” monitor Steps 1-10 use optical zoom. Steps 11-16 use digital zoom.
FEATURES MENU To enter the Merlin ultra Features Menu, Turn the Merlin ultra ON, Rotate the Size dial to Level 4 then hit Mode once, Rotate the Size dial to Level 3 then hit Mode once, Rotate the Size dial to Level 2 then hit Mode once, Rotate the Size dial to Level 1 then hit Mode once. The Merlin ultra will display “Features Menu”. Press the Mode button once to select a menu item or to turn a setting ON or OFF. Languages The Merlin ultra can be set to 12 different languages.
USING X-Y TABLE Locking the X-Y Table To lock the X-Y table, pull the lever all the way to the front position until it locks (A). Unlock the X-Y table by pushing the lever to the back position (B). Using the Locking Lever: Placing the locking lever in the ‘locked’ position is primarily used when you want to move or transport the Merlin ultra to a new location. Placing the locking lever in the ‘unlocked‘ position allows for full movement of the X-Y table for activities such as reading.
TIPS FOR READING AND WRITING Reading with Merlin ultra • New users of video magnifier systems have a tendency to overmagnify their reading material. Make the type large enough to see it comfortably, but not so large that it becomes tedious to scan across a page. • Use the X-Y table to move reading materials under the camera, rather than moving the material manually, except small items such as a checkbook or a business card.
Using Optional HD Pack If a HD Pack is purchased, the Merlin ultra is able to display and adjust Line Markers and Window Markers and/or turn the Autofocus on or off. Installing the HD Pack • Plug the coiled cable into the HD Pack and the other end into back of the Merlin ultra labeled HD Pack. Using the HD Pack Line Marker • The Line Marker option can help guide you when reading a line of text on a document by providing horizontal lines.
Using Optional HD Pack Adjusting Markers • To adjust the line Horizontal Markers downwards or the Vertical Markers to the right, turn the knob on the HD Pack labeled POSITION clockwise • To adjust the line Horizontal Markers upwards or the Vertical Markers to the left, turn the knob on the HD Pack labeled POSITION counter-clockwise • To increase the distance between the markers turn the knob labeled WIDTH counter clockwise. To decrease, turn the dial clockwise.
TROUBLESHOOTING 1. No Power to Merlin ultra • Push the Power button on Merlin ultra’s control panel. A light next to the Power button should illuminate, indicating the power is turned on. • Make sure the power supply cord is completely plugged into the AC outlet. • Make sure the two parts of the power supply cord are securely connected. • Make sure the power supply cord is completely plugged into the DC 5V IN jack on the back of the viewing stand base.
X-Y Table Does Not Move Smoothly • Make sure the locking lever is positioned completely to the left. X-Y Table Does Not Stay in Locked Position • Make sure the locking lever is all the way to the right and that the handle pops up into the locking slot. Replacement LED lamps Your Merlin ultra comes equipped with two 100,000-hour LED lamps designed to provide years of trouble-free service.
SPECIFICATIONS General: LCD 20”, 22” or 24” Dimensions: 24”H (maximum) x 20”W x 20”D (61cm x 51cm x 51cm) Operating temperature range: 50-104°F / 10-40°C Storage temperature range: 32-122°F / 0-50°C Monitor: Resolution: 1280 x 720 (20” model) Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (22” model) Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (24” model) Response Rate: 5 milliseconds (20”, 22” & 24” monitor) Contrast Ratio: > 1000:1 (20”, 22” & 24” models) Color Depth: Over 16 million Colors Controls: Light Switch On/Off, Brightness, Magnification,
Power Supply: 110V-240 VAC 50-60HZ 5VDC 4.
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CONTACT INFORMATION Enhanced Vision manufacturers many different types of products tailored to meet the needs of our low vision customers. If you have questions about any of our products, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. Contact Information: (US Office) Phone: (714) 465-3400 Fax: (714) 374-1821 (UK Office) Phone: +44 (0)115 9442317 Fax: +44 (0) 115 9440720 (DE Office) Phone: +49 (0) 6078 969827-0 Fax: +49 (0) 6078 969827-33 www.enhancedvision.
WARRANTY STATEMENT Enhanced Vision Merlin ultra Video Magnifier Warranty Policy Enhanced Vision products are designed to give you the highest quality image, convenient features, ease of use and reliable service. Merlin ultra has been inspected and tested prior to shipping. Our company stands behind the quality materials, components and workmanship of the Merlin ultra video magnifier. For these reasons we are pleased to offer two warranty options.
In the case that the end-consumer / original individual resells the Merlin ultra within a 3 year time period from original purchase date and the product is resold by a recognized manufacturer representative, the Merlin ultra warranty will default to the balance of what remains of the standard 3 year warranty (from original purchase date). The lifetime warranty would be void. Consider the example below: After one year Mary Smith’s vision deteriorates past using the Merlin ultra to assist her.
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The Merlin ultra video magnifier is designed to enlarge and enhance images to improve the lives of people who have low vision. The extent to which Merlin ultra can improve the ability to see images and text depends on a person’s individual condition and level of visual impairment. Merlin ultra is not designed to restore vision, correct eye conditions or halt degenerative vision loss. An eye-care professional can best determine the suitability of Merlin ultra for a patient’s specific condition.
