OXSIGHT Onyx, User Manual

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Page 3: ...s User Guide will help you get started with using the device we refer to it simply as Onyx throughout the guide For service and after sales support OXSIGHT Ltd Sandford Gate Sandy Lane West Oxford OX4 6LB E Mail care oxsight co uk Tel 44 0 1865 580255 Copyright 2021 OXSIGHT Ltd ...

Page 4: ... use 9 Box contents 13 Features 14 Headset 14 Control buttons 16 LED indicators 18 Getting started 20 Charging 20 Switching on and off 22 Powersaving modes 24 Fitting wearing Onyx 25 Using Onyx 32 Zooming the live image 32 Refocusing the image 32 ...

Page 5: ...ode 37 Face mode 39 Applying image effects 40 Changing settings 41 Software updates 44 Troubleshooting 45 General information 49 Specifications 49 Intellectual property rights 52 Open source software 53 Restrictions on use 53 Correct disposal 54 Authentication information 54 Warranty 55 ...

Page 6: ... indicates that failure to comply with the stated safety warnings and information could result in serious personal injury or even death Warning Trip Hazard The device is designed to be used while sitting or standing still This symbol indicates that failure to comply with this warning could result in serious injury or even death Caution This symbol indicates that failure to comply with stated safet...

Page 7: ...ing the device as prolonged use of the device can cause eye fatigue If you feel tired or uncomfortable at any time when using the device stop viewing immediately Stop using the device if you develop motion sickness or feel nauseated while wearing the glasses If the device becomes damaged or malfunctions in any way stop using the device immediately Continuing to use a damaged or faulty device may r...

Page 8: ...erating system on the device in any way either yourself or by asking someone else to do so Doing so may damage the device and lead to a deterioration in device performance This is a Class 1 medical device Any attempt to make changes to the technology or software on the device could change its use and will invalidate the warranty Do not leave the device in the sun Heat could damage it and the OLED ...

Page 9: ...nment Doing so could lead to electric shock fire or deterioration of performance OXSIGHT only recommends the use of the charging accessories provided with the device See page 49 Do not use the AC adapter or cables if they are damaged as this may result in electric shock Do not charge the device using a laptop or PC When charging from a mains supply the socket should be easily accessible to allow s...

Page 10: ...nce Do not dismantle open short circuit or manipu late the device Risk of electric shock Danger of electric shock Unplug before cleaning Service Warnings Do not attempt to repair or service the device yourself Do not open the device as this may expose you or others to electric shock sharp edges and other unknown risks Contact the OXSIGHT Care Team for any service requirements ...

Page 11: ...for use by individuals who are visually impaired to provide an enhancement to remaining vision Onyx is designed to improve the ability to carry out tasks such as reading watching TV and recognising faces This can help with work study social situations and hobbies Onyx is designed for adults with Central Vision Loss which is often a result of conditions such as Age related Macular Degeneration and ...

Page 12: ... 61010 Measuring Device Body Model Onyx is compliant with IEC 60601 1 2 which applies to the basic safety and essential performance of Medical Electrical equipment and Medical Electrical systems in the presence of electromagnetic disturbances and to electromagnetic disturbances emitted by Medical Electrical equipment and Medical Electrical systems IEC 60601 1 2 2007 Clause 5 1 1 Medical electrical...

Page 13: ...pment is in use e g clinics or hospital settings or if specialist medical equipment is used within the home Directions for use Warnings The device is not intented to be used as a mobility aid Do not wear the device while walking or driving or operating hazardous machinery The device must not be used during any activity that could be considered hazardous Failure to follow this advice may lead to se...

Page 14: ... sufferers light triggered Caring for your device Always switch the device off when not in use and keep the device in the rigid zippable case provided to prevent accidental damage Do not use solvents to clean any part of the device Avoid getting liquids sunscreen skin lotions or makeup on the device Allow the device to dry thoroughly Regularly check for any cracks or case damage to the headset USB...

Page 15: ...nd international plugs page 20 Plastic arms with adjustable removable head strap page 25 Spare head strap Medium size page 26 Replacement nose bridge large page 29 Lanyard page 31 Rigid zippable case Lens cleaning cloth User manual Quick Start guide If you have any questions about the accessory parts or need to order replacements please contact the OXSIGHT Care Team ...

Page 16: ...Page 14 Features Headset 1 Camera 2 Control buttons page 16 ...

Page 17: ...Page 15 3 Proximity sensor page 24 4 Left LED page 18 5 Forehead pad page 28 6 Right LED page 19 7 USB port page 20 8 Adjustable eyepieces page 30 9 Nose bridge page 29 ...

Page 18: ...on the top of Onyx to switch on and off pause the display and access modes and settings e g zoom The table on the next page gives an overview of what the buttons are used for Note Some buttons have different functions after you press See page 35 ...

Page 19: ...view page 35 Zoom in Scroll up Zoom in page 32 Scroll up list of menu options page 35 Zoom out Scroll down Zoom out page 32 Scroll down list of menu options page 35 Refocus Select Refocus page 32 Select a menu option page 35 Menu Back Display the menu go back up a level Menu mode page 35 Pause Pause or unpause the display page 33 ...

Page 20: ...cate charging and operational status Left LED Behaviour Meaning Flashing green Starting up Sleep mode page 24 Solid blue then off Operational Flashing orange Shutting down Flashing purple Update mode page 44 Flashing red Startup error page 45 ...

Page 21: ...Page 19 Right LED Behaviour Meaning Flashing red Battery low less than 5 page 20 Solid white Charging page 20 ...

Page 22: ...tarted Charging Ensure the device is fully charged before using it for the first time Caution Do not leave the device connected to the charger for long periods of time or overnight Do not cover the device when on charge ...

Page 23: ...rge Full charging of the device takes approximately one hour 4 Unplug the USB cable and charger when charging is complete Note You can use Onyx while it is still connected to the charger power outlet but take care not to strain or break the USB cable It is best to remain seated while using Onyx in this way Note You can also power Onyx using an external battery pack with the following specification...

Page 24: ...e version will be displayed briefly Start up is complete when the display shows the full colour camera view You can now start using Onyx If Onyx does not start up as expected see page 45 Note There is a short delay between pressing and seeing Onyx on the display Please be patient during this pause if you keep pressing Onyx might switch off again To switch off Press and hold for four seconds The Le...

Page 25: ...ee page 49 To check the battery level when Onyx is on Press and release The battery level will be displayed on the screen The full charge is 100 When the battery level falls below 5 the Right LED will begin to flash red at which point you should charge the device using the AC adapter supplied See page 20 ...

Page 26: ...eep mode The Left LED will pulse green for five minutes then go out You can wake Onyx up simply by picking it up and placing on your face again If you pick Onyx up while it is in Sleep mode the Left LED turns solid blue for a short time then goes out Auto switchoff If left in Sleep mode for more than five minutes Onyx automatically switches off Note If you are not going to use Onyx for more than 3...

Page 27: ... spare nose bridge is in a compartment of the box Please try on your Onyx adjusting the head strap to ensure that it is held securely and comfortably to your head If you can t position Onyx comfortably in line with your eyes or if it is putting too much pressure on your nose you may need to change the nose bridge see page 29 If you have any questions about the accessory parts or need to order repl...

Page 28: ...ust the strap using the velcro at each end so that it just takes the weight of the headset The headset should not be resting with any weight on your ears or nose the nose bridge is only used as a guide to keep the device centred 4 Adjust the eyepieces so that your eyes are directly in line with the center of each display See page 30 To replace the head strap 1 Remove the existing head strap from t...

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Page 30: ...uld be close enough to your eye to get a good image from the display but not so close as to be touching your eye lashes New forehead pads are available to order from the OXSIGHT Care Team To replace the forehead pad 1 Grip the existing pad and pull firmly away from the headset 2 Push the replacement pad onto the three locking pins so that it clicks into place ...

Page 31: ...ou might want to use a smaller nose bridge To fit a new nose bridge 1 Grip the nose bridge and pull firmly away from the headset 2 Align the replacement nose bridge so that the rubber guide point fits within the guide hole in the headset 3 Push the nose bridge so that it clicks into place ...

Page 32: ...left or right until you feel like each of the lenses is aligned directly in front of your eyes 2 If the image is distorted at the left or right move the eyepieces in the direction of the distortion to fix this problem 3 If the distortion is at the top or bottom move the entire headset up or down your forehead in the direction of the distortion ...

Page 33: ... neck when not in use This keeps the device within easy reach when you are using it intermittently for hobbies or detailed work To use the lanyard 1 Attach the lanyard clips to the headset via the small circular holes at the bottom of each headset bracket 2 Adjust the lanyard length to suit ...

Page 34: ...oom 1 0 default 1 2 3 4 To magnify or shrink the image by one level Press or To reset the zoom to the default value Press and release Refocusing the image If the image becomes blurry you can refocus on the central object in the display To refocus the image Press and release ...

Page 35: ...w To pause the live image Press The button will vibrate when it is pressed The word Paused will show in the display when the image is paused To restart the live image Press again You can do the following while paused Zoom in and out of the paused image See page 32 Move your head to pan the display around the paused image ...

Page 36: ...ilable in the different menu modes In Basic menu mode the options are Brightness See page 36 TV See page 37 Advanced Switches to Advanced menu mode In Advanced menu mode the options are Brightness See page 36 TV See page 37 Face See page 39 Effects See page 40 Settings See page 41 Basic Switches back to Basic menu mode ...

Page 37: ...de Selecting menu options To enter menu mode and make a selection 1 Press to display the main menu 2 Press and to scroll between the available options 3 Press to make a selection If there is a submenu scroll and make a selection as above 4 Do one of the following Press several times to return to normal display mode Press to exit the menu and return settings to default Wait for ten seconds without ...

Page 38: ...eral times to return to normal display mode Press to exit the menu and return settings to default Wait for ten seconds without pressing any buttons the device will automatically return to normal display mode Changing the display brightness To change the display brightness 1 Press 2 Press or to scroll to Brightness and press 3 Press or to select a brightness level and press There are three levels o...

Page 39: ...e 1 Press 2 Press or scroll to TV and press to enter the TV submenu 3 Press or to scroll through the settings The following exposure settings are available High Mid Low best for dark rooms Auto Onyx attempts to set the best exposure for the current lighting conditions 4 Press to activate your chosen exposure setting 5 Press several times or wait ten seconds to return to normal display mode ...

Page 40: ...e in TV mode you can Refocus the image See page 32 Zoom in and out See page 32 Pause the live image See page 33 To exit TV mode 1 Press and release This does the following Resets the zoom to the default setting Unpauses the image if currently paused ...

Page 41: ...recognises as a face and keep it in the centre of the screen To use Face mode 1 Point Onyx towards a face 2 Press 3 Press or scroll to Face and press 4 The display will zoom into the largest and most central face and track that face To exit Face mode Do one of the following Turn away from the face being tracked Press and release ...

Page 42: ...age will be black Contrast This turns the image black and white Invert This inverts the image turning white to black and black to white Normal Switches off any existing effects and reverts to normal display mode To apply an image effect 1 Press 2 Press or scroll to Effects and press 3 Press or scroll to your chosen effect and press To switch off an effect Press and release This returns the device ...

Page 43: ...wap between Advanced and Basic menu modes see page 34 Changing the text position To change the text position in the display 1 Press 2 Press or scroll to Settings and press 3 Press or scroll through the Settings menu options and press to select Text Position 4 Press or to scroll and to select one of the following Bottom Middle Top 5 Press to select an option ...

Page 44: ...size in the display 1 Press 2 Press or scroll to Settings and press 3 Press or scroll through the Settings menu options and press to select Text Size 4 Press or to scroll and to select one of the following Small Medium Large 5 Press to select an option ...

Page 45: ... Settings menu options and press to select Stereo Overlap 4 Press or to change the stereo overlap The default value is 80 If your eyes are relatively far apart try a higher value If your eyes are relatively close together try a lower value 5 Press several times to exit the menu system You do not need to press to save the value Note Pressing will not reset the stereo overlap value To set it back to...

Page 46: ...he latest update You can also scan the QR code below for details https www oxsightglobal com onyx user software To enter Software Update mode 1 Press and hold for four seconds to switch the device off 2 Press and hold and for ten seconds then release The Left LED will flash purple To exit Software Update mode 3 Press and hold for five seconds ...

Page 47: ...rged If the battery is at less than 5 charge the Right LED will flash red If the battery is fully discharged then the LEDs will not light up See page 20 If the device has been in use it may have overheated and switched off Allow the device to cool down before attempting to switch back on The image on the screen appears jerky The device may have overheated due to prolonged use Power off and allow t...

Page 48: ...hen need to switch Onyx back on again by pressing Onyx will not charge Check that the device is switched off before charging The charging cable might not be connected properly Check the USB A plug is connected to the charger and the USB C plug is connected to Onyx Double check that the charging cable is firmly plugged into the device and charger If the battery is dead the LEDs will not light up un...

Page 49: ...e 22 The image on the headset is frozen and doesn t change when I move my head Check that Pause mode is not engaged See page 33 If Pause mode is not engaged switch Onyx off wait a few seconds and then switch back on See page 22 The device took longer to start up and before the picture came on there was a small grey box in the middle of the screen Onyx periodically checks for normal operation This ...

Page 50: ...lay seems blockier or shakier than normal Press several times until the picture seems a comfortable size usually when the Zoom level on the display shows 1 See page 32 The screen on my device suddenly turned black and the LEDs are flashing dark blue Check if the device has entered sleep mode Press and release to return to the normal display See page 24 ...

Page 51: ...ations Item Description Headset USB Type C connector for charging updates OLED display resolution 454 x 454 pixels Camera resolution 5 Megapixels OXSIGHT Part number E21008 076 USB cable 1m data and charging cable USB Type A to USB Type C ...

Page 52: ...put connector Region specific input plugs UK EU US AUS OXSIGHT Part number E21008 009 Battery Integrated rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery Capacity 1000mAh Nominal Voltage 3 7V WARNING Fire explosion and severe hazard Do not short circuit crush puncture incinerate or disassemble Rechargeble cells will naturally reduce in capacity over long term use Contact Onyx customer service for support and ...

Page 53: ... temperature 20 C to 45 C 4 F to 113 F Protection against electrical shock Class II Type BF Applied Water and Dust Protection IPX0 WARNING Do not use Onyx in the rain when at the beach or swimming pool or in or near a bathtub or shower Do not submerge the Onyx in any type of liquid ...

Page 54: ...nents licensed under LGPLv2 and GPLv2 for which license text original source code and modifications are available by contacting OXSIGHT Ltd on open source oxsight co uk The customer must not make any hardware or proprietary software changes or interfere with the device The customer must not delete or make changes to the proprietary software components embedded in this device The customer must not ...

Page 55: ...ode and together with modifications made by OXSIGHT are available by contacting OXSIGHT on open source oxsight co uk The open source software is supplied without warranty however malfunction of the open source software does not affect the warranty conditions provided with this device If you encounter any problems with any of the software on this device contact your OXSIGHT Care Team for assistance...

Page 56: ...s device should not be disposed of with general household waste Users should contact their local waste disposal provider or local council for details of how to dispose of the device without doing undue harm to human health or the environment Authentication information Conformite Europeene Europe UK Conformity Assessed ...

Page 57: ... to the terms and conditions of the sale OXSIGHT will either repair the device or replace it with a like for like device during the warranty period at no extra charge This warranty does not cover Defects or damage from misuse use other than in the intended manner accident or neglect Defects or damage from improper operation maintenance installation adjustment or modification Defects or damage from...

Page 58: ...Damage due to operation of the OXSIGHT Onyx with equipment not supplied or approved by OXSIGHT Ltd You may be asked to provide proof of purchase bearing the date of dispense in order to receive warranty service ...

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