ENHANCED VISION Jordy, User Manual

Page 1: ...Users Manual ...

Page 2: ...within this booklet A good understanding of the functions will allow you to fully benefit from the flexibility and features of this device Jordy cannot be used to assist with driving or walking Product enhancements and revisions are an integral part of what we do here at Enhanced Vision Please visit http www enhancedvision com low vision product line html and select your Enhanced Vision Product Yo...

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: ... The Adjustable Nose Piece 17 Fitting the Jordy Viewing an Image 18 21 Reading Using Jordy 22 24 Jordy Power and LED Status 25 Battery Icons and AC Adapter 26 Charging the Battery 27 Turning the Power ON OFF 28 Using the Jordy 29 33 Jordy HDMI Features 34 37 Jordy Menu Items 38 Troubleshooting 39 40 Specifications 41 42 Warranty Information 43 44 Other Enhanced Vision Products 45 Table of Contents...

Page 5: ...rdy while driving walking running etc Use care when using the Jordy outdoors because it should NOT be exposed to extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity Do not place the Jordy near a radiator heater or areas exposed to long hours of direct sunlight Prevent the risk of electrical shock by NOT attempting to disassemble the unit Please refer all service to an authorized repair facility Do...

Page 6: ...ing items inside the box Please note the locations of the following Package Contents included Jordy listed on page 7 1 Jordy Headset with adjustable nosepiece 2 Reading Lens 3 Control Console with integrated 4 or 8 hour battery pack 4 Control Console Protective Case with belt clip 5 Jordy Carrying Case w Storage Pouches 6 AC Adapter 7 Back Head Strap and Back Head Pad Items Included 6 ...

Page 7: ...Items Included 4 6 3 5 7 7 1 2 ...

Page 8: ...ocations of the following Package Contents included Jordy listed on page 9 A Glare Shield B Static Free Lens Cleaning Cloth C Prescription Glasses Insert D Longer Prescription Glasses Fastening Screws E 3 Position Front Forehead Top Strap F 6 ft HDMI to HDMI Mini Video Output Cable G 20 ft HDMI to HDMI Video Input Cable H Jordy Firmware Update Cable I HDMI Extension Adapter JORDY ACCESSORIES Jordy...

Page 9: ...A C B 0 F D G H I E E Jordy Accessories 9 ...

Page 10: ...n Freeze and Unfreeze Press and hold this button to engage the Focus Lock feature C Decrease Zoom Pressing Zoom lowers the magnification one level Pressing and holding this button continuously zooms out to Minimum D Increase Zoom Pressing Zoom raises the magnification one level Pressing and holding this button continuously zooms in to Maximum E Find Button This button is used for locating objects ...

Page 11: ...A B C D E Jordy Controls Console Ports 11 ...

Page 12: ...ordy USB update Cable with a USB Thumb Drive for Jordy Firmware Updates I DC Power Jack Connect the AC Adapter Item 6 on Page 7 to this port to recharge your Jordy Internal Battery J HDMI Video In Connect your HDMI Cable to your TV Cable Box DVD Player or Computer to watch media on your Jordy Display Screens K Audio Jack While using the Video In on Jordy you can connect a headphones or a speaker t...

Page 13: ...F G I H J K L Jordy Controls Console Ports 13 ...

Page 14: ...ice If needed clean the surface of the Jordy with a soft slightly damp cloth or an electrostatic dusting wipe DO NOT use liquid cleaners on the plastic surfaces No additional methods of sterilization or cleaning are recommended or required IMPORTANT Always make sure your Jordy viewing screen lens and front of Jordy optics are cleaned with the lens cloth provided If any of these components are dirt...

Page 15: ...igned to be fitted with your prescription this insert allows the freedom to wear Jordy without your glasses Your optometrist can help you with your prescription Each lens is 24mm Vertical 30mm Horizontal Installation is easy First simply grasp the insert by the central arch as shown in picture 1 below and next press firmly into the Jordy headset as shown in picture 2 until secure 24mm 30mm Prescri...

Page 16: ...y Click into place Please be careful not to insert the glare shield tabs at an angle or roughly to avoid breaking or damaging your Jordy Step 3 The glare shield should now be fully installed and should help reduce the amount of glare visible when using the device in outdoor environments To remove the glare shield simply grasp the shield by the center arch and gently pull straight back until the sh...

Page 17: ...dents This can be inserted to offer additional support while wearing Jordy Gently but firmly push or pull on the nose tab to remove or adjust the support level Please note that the support is completely optional and may not be comfortable for all facial types The Adjustable Nose Piece ...

Page 18: ...trap anchor to loosen the head strap Pull the plastic strap anchor closer to your head to tighten Ensure that the three position forehead top strap is adjusted properly to maximize comfort and keep Jordy stationary It is important to note that if the straps are adjusted properly the Jordy should float in front of your eyes and there should be no weight or discomfort on your nose FITTING THE JORDY ...

Page 19: ...in assembly forward until it rests comfortably on your nose Then slide forehead top strap into place that helps assist in supporting the weight of the Jordy for maximum comfort 2 Front to Back Method Place the Jordy headset and forehead top strap comfortably on your head Then slide temple arms head strap and or head pad back until they are resting comfortably on your head and ears Then tighten the...

Page 20: ...JUSTING THE JORDY VIEWING SCREEN You will notice that the Jordy features pivoting hinges with tilt that will allow you to adjust and modify the viewing angle of the Jordy display screens This gives a high degree of flexibility when adjusting your viewing angle while Jordy is placed on your head With your fingers clear of the hinges try tilting Jordy up and down to ensure that you can see the scree...

Page 21: ...y you should see a Jordy splash screen display briefly and then immediately afterwards you will observe the magnified image It s that simple Change viewing modes magnification and other features via the Jordy Control Console to suit your own preferences Fitting the Jordy Viewing an Image 21 ...

Page 22: ...lease be sure the camera lens is clean so your image quality is at its best Tip 2 Medium to High magnification Reading For this option use the Jordy with the Reading Lens ON in front of the camera and keep the zoom levels at 5 and above Please note the higher the zoom level the more sensitive the camera image will be Hold your reading material about 4 5 to 11 5 inches away from the Jordy so you ca...

Page 23: ...es Tip 3 Reading without holding the material Placing your reading material on an A Frame reading book stand can make it easier to keep your reading material steady because you do not physically have to hold the material For people that have slight hand tremors this option is very convenient Reading Using Jordy 23 Reading Lens ON ...

Page 24: ...nification and the with the reading lens OFF the Jordy can focus as close as inch away 12 mm at the minimum magnification or at no closer than 3 feet away 91cm at the maximum magnification level As one magnifies the minimum working focus distance of the Jordy increases It is safe to remember that if the you are looking at an object at 3 or more feet away leave the lens OFF because the Jordy will f...

Page 25: ...erly to the adapter during charging Amber Light should Blink when charging and will turn Solid when fully charged As you use your device the current battery status will be updated on the Jordy display screen while in use Please refer to the battery status table below and on the following page It is always good practice to charge your Jordy at the end of the day and overnight so it is fully charged...

Page 26: ... for use Battery level is at 50 indicating half charge Battery level is low Recommend you recharge your device Battery level is Critical Device will power down imminently In order to charge your device you must connect it to the AC Adapter that was included with your Jordy Please refer to the Jordy Control console and notice that there is a port labeled DC IN Insert the Adapter pin here and then r...

Page 27: ...ake use of the standby feature throughout your day to conserve battery life You can then quickly resume operation when needed that way Please note however that after 30 minutes in standby while on battery the Jordy will automatically shut off to prevent battery drain Please note that Jordy has a menu option that called auto standby that will cause the Jordy to go into standby automatically to pres...

Page 28: ... the Power button again for 5 seconds or more when device is in ON state LED Status Indicators will be Off when device is powered down Note WhentheACAdapterispluggedintheJordywillnever befullyshutoffbutratherinstandbystatetoensurebattery charging 3 STANDBY To place the Jordy into standby state make sure the Jordy is already powered ON Then press the power button quickly to enter the power saving m...

Page 29: ...htness to suit your visual needs As you acclimate to the device it is recommended that you initially use it for short periods of time Start with approximately 15 minutes of use and then slowly increase your intervals as you feel comfortable Avoid rapid head movements or motions while wearing Jordy especially at higher magnification levels Ensure that you are using the Reading Lens properly as inst...

Page 30: ...D Zoom is located on the lower left hand side of the control console and is used to decrease the zoom Zoom is located on the lower right hand side of the control console and it is used to increase the zoom Note There are 16 predefined zoom levels on the Jordy Pressing and holding the or ZOOM button will result in a continuous zoom towards your target The current zoom level will be displayed via th...

Page 31: ...ed in the system menu Note Hold Mode for 2 seconds to return back to Full Color mode Note Hold Mode for 5 seconds to enter into the Jordy System Menu For more information on the system menu please see page 38 Adjusting Screen Brightness The Jordy LCD Screen Brightness can be adjusted by turning the Brightness Volume wheel in Figure 2 This Cycles between 5 brightness Levels 20 Brightness Dimmest 40...

Page 32: ...een the Zoom and buttons is the Find Locate Key When you continually press this button down you engage the Jordy find function This automatically zooms your device to minimum magnification and presents you with a yellow targeting symbol indicating the Field of View you will see when you remove your finger from the Find Locate feature This is a useful feature because your Field of View at the minim...

Page 33: ...ur Jordy is equipped with a Focus Lock feature When needed you can lock the focus at a specific distance for optimal viewing at a fixed location This feature is turned on and off by holding the Freeze button shown above in Figure 1 for 3 seconds until the lock icon appears or disappears in the top right corner Please note that once you turn on the Focus Lock and you zoom in or out the Jordy will r...

Page 34: ...y protection to prevent illegal piracy will not display on Jordy In some cases you may need to purchase our TV HDMI SPLITTER SIGNAL BOX which may decode the HDCP protected content video input signal and ensure maximum compatibility You can utilize the built in Audio Jack and headphones to turn your Jordy into your own portable head mounted theater It takes several seconds for the video input signa...

Page 35: ...n which is being sent by your media player If the signal cannot be output to 720p it will not be compatible with Jordy 3 For some devices you can go to your media player settings and find the video resolution settings You must manually set the resolution to 720p and then exit the settings You should confirm with your info display that the TV set is now receiving 720p resolution If so you may proce...

Page 36: ...l and make sure the power is ON amber or blue LED in front a If the center panel switch is dim then simply press the button once 3 Ensure that video source is set to HDMI via the Source button on the Panel 4 Then connect to the supplied Jordy HDMI Cable If the Jordy Power is On you should immediately see the Jordy output image Note Avoid connecting your Jordy to the 13 3 inch Monitor when it is in...

Page 37: ...rent audio level before starting your Movie or Television show Prior to starting the show double check the audio setting of your device using the Volume Brightness wheel of your control console ESPECIALLY WHEN USING HEADPHONES Jordy volume is adjustable even when system sounds are not audible and this should be done as a precaution to prevent hearing damage 4 If you are attempting to watch a movie...

Page 38: ...tifications On and Off switch to 50hz mode Adjust your Brightness Adjust your Color Mode Contrast Threshold or change your available enhanced Color Modes from the default 3 Standby The Standby Option allows you to configure the Jordy Auto Standby Feature by turning it On or Off and by changing the timer before the feature is engaged 4 Product Information The Product Information will display the te...

Page 39: ...r Clean the LCD display and or camera lens using the included cleaning cloth Adjust your distance from your reading material or adjust the head angle as needed to improve image quality focus Verify that you are not in focus lock Look for Lock Icon Always ensure the Jordy Reading Lens is flipped down Should you be wearing your prescription glasses Are you holding your head steady Video image on LCD...

Page 40: ... On Screen Display can only appear on one Screen at a time If you were connected to an external HDMI Monitor when you started Jordy the Display will be locked to a monitor Please review the table below for the full logic on this feature Power cycle your Jordy to resume normal OSD operation My unit is stuck in Firmware Update Mode Check to make sure that the power button is fully released on the Jo...

Page 41: ...ght 2 5 8 Large Console Specs Length 8 Width 2 7 8 Height 1 3 8 Small Console Specs Length 8 Width 2 7 8 Height 1 Magnification Ranges The magnification range while wearing the Jordy varies substantially depending on how close one is to the target However we can say that at 6 feet away 2 meters at Maximum Zoom the magnification is equivalent to 30x Warranty 2 Years Product specifications subject t...

Page 42: ...Large Battery Power Supply 100 240V 50 60Hz 9VDC 2 6A To prevent condensation do not use the unit for 1 hour after transporting the unit from extreme cold to room temperature All times listed are approximate Actual Charging and Usage times may vary depending on the life cycle remaining on the battery LCD brightness setting and or other variable factors In the interest of continuous product improve...

Page 43: ...d warranties accompanying this product This warranty policy does not cover a Defects or damage from misuse use in other than normal and customary manner accident or neglect b Defects or damage from improper operation maintenance installation adjustment alterations or modification c Defects or damage from spills of food or liquid d All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that ar...

Page 44: ...OTE Please completely fill out and send in the enclosed warranty registration card 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 date of purchase Please contact Enhanced Vision for detailed information You may wish to keep the original product packagin...

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Page 46: ...f viewing By rotating the camera you can read write groom and magnify images at any distance The Acrobat HD ultra LCD offers a complete system for those at work school or home Magnification 1 4X 71X varies with LCD size Other Enhanced Vision Products Smart Reader A Full Page reader that makes reading enjoyable again Easy to use Smart Reader boasts a lightweight portable sleek design with a user fr...

Page 47: ...ng the HDMI out signal from your cable box and then watching TV on both the Jordy glasses and external TV If for any reason your cable box does not have a compatible signal coming out of it that will work with the Jordy you can install the TV HDMI Splitter Signal Box to decode the HDCP signal Magnification 1 4x 14x With extended zoom up to 25x Pebble HD Pebble HD boasts a new HD camera providing a...

Page 48: ...onditions or halt degenerative vision loss An eye care professional can best determine the suitability of the Jordy 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 MAN 0300 00 Rev X1 ...