Merlin LCD TM User’s Manual
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Table of Contents About Your Merlin LCD ........................... 1 Merlin LCD at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Safety and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Setting Up Merlin LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setting Up Merlin LCD with Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Turning on Merlin LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About Your Merlin LCD Congratulations on your purchase of Merlin LCD from Enhanced Vision. Merlin LCD 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 LCD can provide the user with ultimate flexibility in the position of the screen.
Merlin LCD at a Glance Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the components of your Merlin LCD: 1. LCD monitor 2. LCD monitor arm 3. Merlin 4. Merlin power button 5. Viewing Mode button 6. Magnification dial 7. X-Y table 8. X-Y table locking lever 9. Recessed handles for carrying Merlin 10. Merlin LCD 12V power supply and power cord 11. Light ON/OFF Switch 12. LCD monitor cord Optional Accessories (not included) 13. Foot Switch Pedal 14.
Merlin LCD at a Glance 2 1 3 10 5 6 4 12V 7 8 9 11 Optional Accessories (not included) 13 12 3 14
Safety and Care To obtain the most benefit and life from your Merlin LCD, please read these safety precautions very carefully. Merlin LCD 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 LCD can improve the ability to see images depends on a person’s individual condition and level of visual impairment.
Safety and Care To Move Merlin LCD to Another Location • If you are repositioning Merlin LCD 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 Merlin LCD only by the two recessed handles located on either side of its base. Do not carry it by the LCD monitor arm.
Setting Up Merlin LCD 1. Find a steady and level location, such as a table or desk, where you will be comfortable using Merlin LCD. Figure 1 Figure 2 2. Carry Merlin LCD only by the two recessed handles on the sides of the base for a secure grip. Do not lift the unit by its LCD monitor arm. Place it on the table or desk (see Figure 1). 3. Plug the Merlin LCD 12V power supply cord into an outlet and the other end into the DC IN 12V jack on the back of Merlin LCD’s base.
Setting up Merlin LCD with Your Computer Be sure to complete the set-up on page 6 prior to instructions below. You must purchase a Foot Switch Pedal and a VGA Extension Cable prior to using Merlin LCD with a computer (see Figure 1). 1. Connect the Foot Switch Pedal cable into the jack labeled “Foot Switch” on the back of Merlin LCD (see Figure 2). Figure 1 2. Connect the female end of the VGA extension cable into the port labeled “COMPUTER” on the back of your Merlin LCD (see Figure 2). 3.
Turning on Merlin LCD #2 #1 Merlin LCD Power Button The Power button on your Merlin LCD is located on the far right of the control panel (#1 above). • Press the Power button. A green light will illuminate on the Control Panel, indicating the power is ON (#2 above). • The screen should automatically come on in a few seconds. If the green light does not illuminate or if picture does not come on, please check the power supply connections (see #3 on page 6 for details).
Using Your Computer with Merlin LCD Using a Computer with Merlin LCD OFF At times, you may want to use your computer without Merlin LCD. Just make sure you turn Merlin LCD OFF by pressing the POWER button. The computer’s display signal will automatically flow through the Merlin LCD even with it turned OFF. There is no need to disconnect any cables.
Changing Viewing Mode You can choose a viewing option by pressing the MODE button on the control panel. Each push will change your viewing option. If you keep pressing the button you will cycle through all 7 options. These options are: The default options can be used regardless of the control box settings.
Changing Viewing Mode 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 This mode provides a blue background with yellow text. This is one of the most commonly used color combination.
Using Merlin LCD Color Select Merlin LCD was designed to provide optimum viewing for people with certain visual conditions by offering an expanded range of choices in both text and background colors. Merlin LCD provides up to 5 color combinations to best fit your eye condition. See page 14 for a list of color combinations. Three modes have been pre-programmed for ease of use. Up to five color select viewing modes can be programmed per your personal preferences.
Using Merlin LCD Color Select Step 2: Turn the MAGNIFICATION dial Clockwise to scroll through the menu options. Choose a COLOR SELECT prompt (1-5) and press the MODE COLOR SET button. Step 3: Turn the MAGNIFICATION dial to choose your preferred color combination and select one of the following: Step 2 EXIT • Press the MODE button to save the settings. Step 4 • OR, If you want to turn OFF the current COLOR SELECT (1-5) option, select OFF by turning the MAGNIFICATION button clockwise.
Using Merlin LCD Color Select Up to 5 Color Select Modes to Choose From: Color Select White text on Blue background Color Select Yellow text on Blue background Color Select Yellow text on Black background Color Select Green text on Black background Color Select Blue text on Yellow background 14
Changing Magnification Figure 1 You can increase or decrease the size of the image by using the magnification dial at the center of the control panel (see Figure 1). There are sixteen levels of magnification available on Merlin LCD. SIZE-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 dial at the right bottom of the control panel (see Figure 1). There are 12 levels of brightness available on the Merlin LCD. • To increase the brightness, turn dial to the right. • To decrease the brightness, turn dial to the left.
Using the X-Y Table Locking the X-Y Table To lock the X-Y table, slide the lever all the way to the right until it clicks and locks (A). Unlock the X-Y table by sliding the lever to the right again and release the lever (B). A B Reading With the X-Y Table 1. With the X-Y table unlocked, place a book, newspaper, etc., on the table. 2. Use the magnification dial to enlarge the image to a comfortable viewing size. 3.
Tips for Reading and Writing Reading with Merlin LCD • 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.
Programming Setup Options #1 #2 The Merlin LCD can be programmed in its set-up mode. There are 2 options you can select in set-up mode: Screen Messages and Color Select. Entering Set-up 1. Turn the MAGNIFICATION dial (#1 above) all the way counterclockwise, to the lowest size. This will start you at the beginning of the menu when you enter set-up. 2. Press and hold the MODE button (#2). Merlin LCD will display “ENTERING SET-UP.” Then the screen will fade to black and the word “EXIT“ will appear. 3.
Troubleshooting 1. No Power to Merlin LCD • Push the Power button on Merlin LCD’s control panel. A light next to the Power button should turn on, indicating the power is on. • Make sure the 12V power supply cord is completely plugged into the 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 12V IN jack on the back of the viewing stand base.
Troubleshooting 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. Light Bulb Burns Out Your Merlin LCD comes equipped with two 10,000-hour fluorescent light bulbs designed to provide years of trouble-free service.
Other Enhanced Vision Products Jordy – Two Low Vision Systems in One For distance, intermediate and near viewing. Magnification: 1X – 30X Four viewing modes for optimum visibility: Color, Black/White, Enhanced Positive, Enhanced Negative Jordy Docking Stand (optional) Magnification: 4X – 40X Amigo Amigo is a truly portable desktop magnifier. Optimal viewing is achieved with a tilting 6.5 inch viewing screen. Amigo provides 3.5 to 14x digital magnification and the lightest weight in its class.
Other Enhanced Vision Products Acrobat The Acrobat's innovative rotating camera design enables people with low vision to perform daily tasks more effectively. By rotating the camera, the user can read, write, self-view, and magnify images at any distance. This Full Color, Auto-Focus Acrobat has the most versatile and flexible arm available. Flipper – The Ultimate in Flexibility Read, write, get more out of life! Our innovative camera design lets you magnify in almost any position with images in full color.
Other Enhanced Vision Products Nemo Travel with ease! The pocket-sized Nemo is lightwieght and affordable. Look-up phone numbers in seconds and perform simple household tasks with ease. Incorporateing 4” viewing screen with digital magnification this ultra portable device can go anywhere. Accessories Smart Video Connects Enhanced Vision’s low vision devices to a computer monitor. Carrying Cases Convenient cases for storage and transport of all Enhanced Vision products.
Warranty Enhanced Vision Merlin LCD 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 LCD has been inspected and tested prior to shipping. Our company stands behind the quality materials, components and workmanship of the Merlin LCD video magnifier. For these reasons we are pleased to offer two warranty options.
Warranty In the case that the end-consumer / original individual resells the Merlin LCD within a 3 year time period from original purchase date and the product is resold by a recognized manufacturer representative, the Merlin LCD 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 LCD to assist her.
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The Merlin LCD video magnifier is designed to enlarge and enhance images to improve the lives of people who have low vision. The extent to which Merlin LCD can improve the ability to see images and text depends on a person’s individual condition and level of visual impairment. Merlin LCD is not designed to restore vision, correct eye conditions or halt degenerative vision loss. An eyecare professional can best determine the suitability of Merlin LCD for a patient’s specific condition.
