ENHANCED VISION acrobat HD, User Manual

Page 1: ... Users Manual ...

Page 2: ...the advantage of a built in LCD screen Prior to using this system please carefully read and follow the instructions provided within this booklet A thorough understanding of the functionality will allow you to fully benefit from the flexibility and great features of this device If you have any questions please contact the eye care professional or the supplier from whom you have acquired the unit Pr...

Page 3: ...rference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Con...

Page 4: ...HD Acrobat HD Package Contents 9 10 Acrobat HD Setup 11 Using Acrobat HD 12 29 Advanced Programming 30 31 Troubleshooting 32 Specifications 33 Warranty Statement 34 Other Enhanced Vision Products 35 36 Contact Information 37 Table of Contents ...

Page 5: ... individual condition Please follow these safety precautions Use the Acrobat HD on a stable level surface such as a solid desk or table according to its intended design specifications Avoid placing the Acrobat HD on an unstable table cart or stand It may fall causing serious damage to the unit or bodily injury to the user Use the Acrobat HD indoors only it should NOT be exposed to extreme or rapid...

Page 6: ...Acrobat HD Always turn the power OFF on the Acrobat HD when the system is not in use Always turn the power OFF before cleaning the Acrobat HD Clean the Acrobat HD with a soft dry cloth or an electrostatic dusting cloth DO NOT use liquid cleaners on its plastic surfaces Clean the lens glass as needed with the lens cloth provided within the Acrobat HD s packaging See figure 1 Figure 1 6 Important Sa...

Page 7: ...nding type power outlet If necessary contact an electrician to replace your power outlet with a grounding type power outlet Do not use the Acrobat HD in near or around water The Acrobat HD is not designed to offer protection against contact with liquids of any kind Do not use the Acrobat HD near flammable liquids At least once per week clean the Acrobat HD with a soft dry cloth or an electrostatic...

Page 8: ...f connections to the camera input jacks other than those indicated in the photos below Susceptibility to Interference There may be temporary degradation of the image when the Acrobat HD is subjected to a strong radio frequency field electro static discharge or transient electrical noise An electro static discharge caused by static electricity may cause the screen to go blank If this happens switch...

Page 9: ... included 7 Remote Control batteries included allows the user to control the Acrobat HD functions from a distance 8 Lens Cloth permits cleaning of the LCD display Accessories NOT included 9 Rolling Case optional Provides protection for the Acrobat HD and makes transportation even easier 10 DVI toggle box optional Allows the display of the Acrobat HD to be shared along with a standard DVI output of...

Page 10: ...2 1 4 7 8 3 5 9 6 10 11 10 Acrobat HD Package Contents ...

Page 11: ...orm a surge protector may also be used and is recommended 4 Turn the power on On the rear right side of the Acrobat HD flip the switch from the 0 to l position See Figure 3 The LCD screen and Acrobat HD Camera will automatically turn ON in a few seconds An image of what the Camera is pointing at should appear on the LCD screen Turn the power OFF by flipping the same switch back to the 0 position H...

Page 12: ...ra position The Acrobat HD camera is attached to a specially designed arm that allows the camera to slide left or right or to pivot in multiple directions See Figure 1 2 3 and 4 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 12 Using Acrobat HD ...

Page 13: ...it on the arm Distance Viewing Mode The camera can rotate forward to capture people objects and scenery Distance Viewing is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen when changing to this viewing angle Be sure to open the Reading Lens for Distance Viewing See Figure 1 This Distance mode enables up to 25X magnification for objects 3 feet away In this mode although the camera can view objects...

Page 14: ...n the upper left corner of the screen when changing to this viewing angle In this position you can use the Acrobat HD to help you put on make up shave or perform other personal hygiene See Figure 1 For optimum clarity use the Zoom Lens and position yourself between 7 5 22 away from the Camera 7 5 22 Recommended Figure 1 14 Using Acrobat HD ...

Page 15: ...room use When the camera is rotated downward Reading Mode is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen The Acrobat HD can slide freely left or right along the specially designed bracket mechanism It is best to close the Zoom Lens when objects are placed 12 19 away from the Camera for optimal viewing clarity 12 19 Recommended Figure 1 Using Acrobat HD 15 ...

Page 16: ...reach your desired magnification 2 Zoom In will appear in the upper left corner of your monitor when you are increasing magnification Max Zoom will appear at the maximum magnification 3 Zoom Out will appear in the upper left corner of your monitor when you are decreasing magnification Min Zoom will appear at the minimum magnification NOTE The extent of the magnification is dependent upon the dista...

Page 17: ...anced negative and your 5 favorite color select modes The 5 favorite color select modes can be modified to any of the 28 color select options by following the instructions provided on page 24 The following directions can be used with the Remote or Camera Adjusting Viewing Modes 1 You can choose a viewing mode by pressing the Mode button on the Remote or Camera See figure 1 2 2 Each push will allow...

Page 18: ...isp Clear Text Images Enhanced Positive Crisp Clear Text Images Enhanced Negative most commonly used color combinations To change this mode to any of the 28 available follow the instructions on page 24 Color Select 2 In factory default this mode provides a black background with green text To change this mode to any of the 28 available follow the instructions on page 24 Color Select 3 In factory de...

Page 19: ...east 3 seconds to begin the Entering Setup Menu 2 Scroll with the to 6 Color Select 3 Press the Mode button 4 Choose with or which color select mode favor ite you would like to change 1 2 3 4 or 5 5 Press the Mode button 6 Choose if you would like this favorite On or Off by pressing the or 7 Press the Mode button 8 Press the or button to preview each of the 28 available color modes 9 Press the Mod...

Page 20: ...se screen brightness 5 Press the Mode button to set and save the screen brightness Adjusting Brightness Color Select Mode The following directions can be used if you would like adjust the brightness of the screen in Color Select Mode 1 Press and hold the Mode button for at least 3 seconds to begin the Entering Setup Menu 2 Scroll with the to 5 Brightness C Sel 3 Press the Mode button 4 Press the o...

Page 21: ...rections can be used to adjust the White Balance with the Remote 1 Press the White Balance WB button See figure 1 on the Remote and wait 2 seconds for the key to become active 2 Repeat Step 1 to scroll through all four settings a W B Auto automatically adjusts to the lighting in the room b W B Warm casts a red tone c W B Normal casts a balanced tone d W B Cool casts a blue tone Figure 1 Using Acro...

Page 22: ...from the Camera 1 Press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds to Entering Setup Menu 2 Press the to scroll to 2 White Balance 3 Press the Mode button to initiate the White Balance feature 4 Press the to scroll through the four settings 5 Press the Mode button to exit this feature Figure 1 22 Using Acrobat HD ...

Page 23: ...ide of the page to the other or just to make writing easier The following directions can be used to add remove Line Markers with the Remote 1 Press and hold the Line Markers On Off LM ON OFF button for at least 1 second 2 To move the Upper Line Marker press the ULM buttons 3 To move the Lower Line Marker press the LLM buttons 4 To remove Line Markers press and hold the LM ON OFF button for at leas...

Page 24: ... Line Markers On 6 Press the Mode button to set line marker 7 Next the menu indicates 1 Upper Line ADJ 8 Press the buttons to raise or lower the Upper Line Marker 9 Press the Mode button to set the Upper Line Marker 10 The menu will now indicate 2 Lower Line Marker 11 Press the buttons to raise or Lower the Lower Line Marker 12 Press the Mode button to set the Lower Line Marker 13 To remove Line M...

Page 25: ... Off 5 Press the button to activate 2 Left Handed On 6 Press the Mode button to set Left Handed mode On or Off Adjusting Brightness The following directions can be used if you would like adjust the brightness of the screen 1 Press and hold the Mode button for at least 3 seconds to begin the Entering Setup Menu 2 Scroll with the to 4 Brightness 3 Press the Mode button 4 Press the or button to incre...

Page 26: ...d Camera 1 Press and hold down the Find button on Remote See Figure 1 or Camera See Figure 2 The Acrobat HD will automatically zoom out to the widest field of view and a target as shown in Figure 3 will appear in the center of the monitor screen 2 Move your work or reading material until you have located the desired item within the target area 3 Release the Find button and it will magnify the item...

Page 27: ...ature will automatically refocus on the object you are viewing after changing the magnification size The Acrobat HD will keep your writing in focus rather than your hand when it comes into the Camera s frame The following directions can be used to apply the Focus Lock feature using the Remote 1 Place your notepaper stationery checkbook or other writing material on the table 2 Press the Lock button...

Page 28: ...l on the table 2 To initiate the Focus Lock feature simultaneously press the Find and Mode buttons for at least 1 second on the Camera See Figure 1 3 The word Focus Lock will appear and remain in the upper left corner of the monitor See Figure 2 4 To Return to Auto Focus simultaneously press the Find and Mode buttons for at least 1 second on the Camera See Figure 1 2 4 Figure 1 28 Using Acrobat HD...

Page 29: ...ing notes in a classroom The following directions can be used to apply the Freeze mode using the Remote control only 1 Press and hold the Freeze button for at least 2 seconds SeeFigure1 2 The picture or video will freeze and in the upper left corner of the screen will indicate Freeze See Figure 2 3 To release the Freeze mode press any key or change the viewing angle Figure 1 Using Acrobat HD 29 ...

Page 30: ...e remote control and Acrobat head for exclusive use if desired Up to 15 unique codes can be assigned For proper communication both the Remote control transmit and camera head receive must be set to matching ID codes Please refer to the chart on the right for more information Remote Control Transmit Code Change 28 default factory reset Push MODE and FIND for 3 secs 15 Push MODE and LLM for3secs 24 ...

Page 31: ... navigate 5 SPANISH Size or Size to navigate 6 JAPANESE Size or Size to navigate 7 PREVIOUS MENU Size or Size to navigate Press Mode to Select LANGUAGE Press Mode to Select LANGUAGE Press MODE to enter menu 4 EXIT Press 5 SC 27 Size or Size to navigate 6 SC 07 Size or Size to navigate 7 SC 11 Size or Size to navigate 8 SC 14 Size or Size to navigate 9 SC 23 Size or Size to navigate 10 SC 31 Size o...

Page 32: ...the remote control for at least 3 seconds or until the LED indicator begins to flash Then attempt normal operation of the remote control functions Q Can I use the Acrobat HD with a computer A Yes the LCD of the Acrobat can be used along with a computer Although the Acrobat will not magnify computer images it is possible to use the Acrobat s built in LCD with either the Acrobat camera or a computer...

Page 33: ...ion range 20 LCD 1 6X minimum to 74 2X maximum 22 LCD 1 7X minimum to 79 3X maximum 24 LCD 1 9X minimum to 86 8X maximum 27 LCD 2 0X minimum to 99 5X maximum 20 22 24 Field of View Near Mode 10 8 inches min 24 max 27 Field of View Near Mode 11 6 inches min 24 max 20 22 24 Working Distance Near Mode 17 inches 27 Working Distance Near Mode 18 4 inches Video output Resolution on LCD SMPTE 296M HD 720...

Page 34: ...o normal use e Damage due to operation of the Acrobat HD with equipment not supplied by Enhanced Vision You must provide proof of purchase bearing the date of purchase in order to receive warranty service Anyone using this product does so knowingly assuming certain risks due to the need to utilize vision enhancement devices A 2 year extended warranty option is available within 12 months from the d...

Page 35: ...LCD 2x min to 80x max Pebble mini Pebble mini s ultra compact design makes it the ideal hand held magnifier whether you re home or on the go Easily read prescriptions mail labels price tags menus and so much more 3 0 LCD screen Freeze frame and image capture 28 available viewing modes Magnification 2X to 10X Amigo Amigo is a truly portable desktop magnifier Optimal viewing is achieved with a tilti...

Page 36: ... performance desktop video magnifier CCTV featuring HD and text to speech OCR High definition color and contrast provides a beautiful crystal clear picture and vibrant colors Merlin elite s unique design allows for a wide field of view displaying more text on the screen Magnification 2 4x 70x Merlin ultra HD Merlin ultra HD s camera technology produces an even truer more natural image Easily read ...

Page 37: ...of all Enhanced Vision products Battery Rechargeable batteries for Enhanced Vision s low vision devices 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 com Technical Support Main Toll Free 800 440 9476 ext 3 Local Phone 714 465 3400 ext 3 E mail evsu...

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Page 40: ...ye conditions or halt degenerative vision loss An eye care professional can best determine the suitability of the Acrobat HD for a patient s specific condition For more information please visit www enhancedvision com www enhancedvision com 800 440 9476 US Office toll free 714 465 3400 US Office 44 0 115 9442317 UK Office Tel 49 0 6078 969827 0 DE Office Fax 49 0 6078 969827 33 DE Office Part MAN 0...