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Freedom Scientific ONYX Deskset XL User Manual

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    440479-001 revision c onyx ® deskset xl user’s guide freedom scientific, inc..

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    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide ii published by freedom scientific 11800 31 st court north st. Petersburg, florida 33716-1805 usa www.Freedomscientific.Com information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by an...

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    Iii onyx deskset xl user’s guide federal communications commission notice 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in ...

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide iv table of contents overview ............................................................................................................................ 1 onyx deskset xl components ..........................................................................................

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    V onyx deskset xl user’s guide changing viewing modes ................................................................................................. 21 aiming the camera at a distant image ............................................................................. 22 flipping an image ............

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    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide vi reading lines (black and white) ...................................................................................... 34 mask (black and white) .................................................................................................... 35 width (white) ........

  • Page 7: Overview

    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 1 overview the onyx ® deskset xl makes seeing printed type, pictures, handwriting, and small details easier than ever before. The onyx includes the following features: document reading distance reading self viewing auto focus creates the clearest view without any need to...

  • Page 8: What’S In The Box

    2 onyx deskset xl user’s guide onyx deskset xl components what’s in the box onyx magnifying camera 24-inch, 22-inch, 19-inch, or 17-inch flat-panel monitor base plate with adjustable height monitor assembly swinging/telescoping camera arm remote control with two aaa batteries remote control tether p...

  • Page 9: Safety And Maintenance

    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 3 safety and maintenance to keep the unit in good condition and to ensure safe usage, observe the following guidelines: read the instructions in this user’s guide before attempting to use the unit. Do not attempt to repair the unit or open its case. This product contains...

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    4 onyx deskset xl user’s guide use only the power cable that came with your unit. Other adapters may damage the unit. When cleaning the screen, unplug the power cord and apply a small amount of non- abrasive cleanser, such as the following, to a soft, lint-free cloth and gently wipe: water isopropyl...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 5 getting started use the following procedures to set up and turn on the onyx. Before beginning the assembly, place the onyx components on a sturdy and stable work surface, such as a desk or table. Assembly is straightforward and will be very familiar to you after settin...

  • Page 12: Monitor Video Connection

    6 onyx deskset xl user’s guide monitor video connection when facing the rear of the onyx, there are three video connectors located vertically on the left side of the onyx monitor stand as shown in the following illustration. S-video connector for television yellow rca composite video connector for t...

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    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 7 s-video: the top connector is a 4-pin mini-din connector. Use it to connect a television. The s-video cable is customer supplied. Rca composite video: the center connector is a yellow rca composite video connector. Use it to connect a television. The composite video ca...

  • Page 14: Power Connection

    8 onyx deskset xl user’s guide power connection 1. Plug the female end of the power cord into the onyx monitor stand. Connecting power cord to the onyx deskset xl 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the wall outlet..

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    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 9 adjusting monitor height and tilt you can raise or tilt the monitor for more comfortable viewing. Important: when raising or lowering the monitor, always support the monitor’s weight by holding the onyx carrying handle or by holding the bottom of the monitor with your ...

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    10 onyx deskset xl user’s guide hold handle press lever to release lock slowly raise monitor using handle raising monitor height to lower monitor height, do the following: 1. Lift and hold the carrying handle as shown in the following illustration. 2. Press and hold the lever to release the adjustme...

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    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 11 4. After reaching the desired height, let go of the adjustment lock lever, and while still holding the carrying handle, slightly lower or raise the monitor until the adjustment lock engages. A click sound is heard when it locks into place. Hold handle to support monit...

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    12 onyx deskset xl user’s guide to tilt the monitor forward or backward, do the following: 1. While facing the front of the monitor, place one hand on the top of the monitor and the other hand on the onyx base plate. 2. Do one of the following: to tilt the monitor forward, gently pull the monitor to...

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    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 13 extending and lowering the camera arm the unit has a telescoping camera arm that can be extended for distance viewing so that you can see over individuals sitting in front of you in a classroom, and must be fully extended for close up viewing. For example, you can pos...

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    14 onyx deskset xl user’s guide raise arm until it fully extends and locks press and hold release button extending the telescoping camera arm.

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    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 15 to lower the camera arm, do the following: 1. If necessary, move the camera so that when it is lowered it will not hit the monitor. 2. If you previously raised the monitor, lower it as described in adjusting monitor height and tilt on page 9. 3. Press and hold the rel...

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    16 onyx deskset xl user’s guide turning on the onyx deskset xl 1. Turn on the monitor. 2. Insert two aaa batteries into the remote control. 3. Press the green power button , located in the upper right corner of the remote control. There is no need to aim the remote control at the camera. When the ca...

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    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 17 positioning camera for long distance or close-up work for long distance reading, keep the camera lens up. For close-up reading or self viewing, keep the camera lens down. Distance reading configuration desktop and self-view configuration there are four primary camera ...

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    18 onyx deskset xl user’s guide when the camera is placed into each of these different positions, it recalls the brightness, magnification, viewing mode, mask, reading lines, and other essential settings that you created for that specific position. This allows you to make a separate camera configura...

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    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 19 basic operation using the onyx remote control turning on and off the onyx deskset xl 1. Connect the power cable to the onyx as previously described in the power connection section on page 6. 2. Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button, located in the lower rig...

  • Page 26: Removing The Remote Control

    20 onyx deskset xl user’s guide removing the remote control button cover to remove the cover, do the following: while holding the remote control in one hand, use your other thumb to slide the cover down and off to expose the mask and reading lines buttons. Additional features: masking and reading li...

  • Page 27: Changing Magnification

    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 21 changing magnification press the black plus button , which is located in the center right of the remote control, to zoom-in and enlarge the object that appears on the screen. Press the black minus button , also located in the center right of the remote control, to zoo...

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    22 onyx deskset xl user’s guide when a television is connected simultaneously to the onyx, the following color modes appear on the television when you press the video mode button : normal (full color) gray scale (black and white) gray scale gray scale gray scale when only a television is connected, ...

  • Page 29: Flipping An Image

    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 23 4. Press the red find button again. The camera zooms in to its previous magnification level and the crosshairs turn off. Flipping an image with the onyx camera, you can change the screen orientation so that the image is flipped and mirrored both horizontally and verti...

  • Page 30: Auto Focus Toggle

    24 onyx deskset xl user’s guide auto focus toggle by default, the camera will adjust its focus to the nearest object in view. However, when working or writing directly under the camera, you may want to turn this feature off. 1. Press the orange focus lock button , which is located on the lower left ...

  • Page 31: Reading Lines

    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 25 press the white up arrow button , labeled width, to narrow the mask. Press the white down arrow button to widen the mask. 3. To adjust the position of the mask on the screen, do one of the following: press the black up arrow button to move the mask up the screen. Pres...

  • Page 32: Saving Camera Settings

    26 onyx deskset xl user’s guide press the white down arrow button to move the bottom reading line down the screen and increase the distance between lines. 3. To adjust the position of the reading lines, do one of the following: press the black up arrow button , located in the lower right corner of t...

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    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 27 onyx remote control functions this section describes each button on the remote control. Onyx remote control 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, an...

  • Page 34: Power/function Led (Red)

    28 onyx deskset xl user’s guide button/led description and function power/function led (red) this led flashes red each time you press a button on the remote control. It is located in the upper left corner of the remote control. Power (green) press the power button to turn the power on for the video ...

  • Page 35: Find (Red)

    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 29 button/led description and function find (red) press the find button to locate the center of the object that is currently in view and focus. This is indicated by the crosshairs that appear on screen. You can then zoom out, using the black minus button , and move the c...

  • Page 36: Video Mode (Blue)

    30 onyx deskset xl user’s guide button/led description and function video mode (blue) – onyx monitor operation press the video mode button, which is located in the upper left side of the remote control, to cycle through the following color modes: normal (full color) black on white (enhanced positive...

  • Page 37: Video Mode (Blue)

    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 31 button/led description and function video mode (blue) – onyx monitor and television operation when the onyx monitor and a television are connected simultaneously to the onyx, the following color modes appear on the television when you press the video mode button. Norm...

  • Page 38: Video Mode (Blue)

    32 onyx deskset xl user’s guide button/led description and function video mode (blue) – television only operation when only a television is connected to the onyx, the following color modes are available: normal (full color) reverse color black on white (enhanced positive) white on black (enhanced ne...

  • Page 39: Zoom (Black)

    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 33 button/led description and function zoom (black) press the plus button to zoom-in and enlarge the object that appears on the screen. Press the minus button to zoom away from the object on the screen. These buttons are located in the center of the remote control. Freez...

  • Page 40: Focus Lock (Orange)

    34 onyx deskset xl user’s guide button/led description and function focus lock (orange) auto focus mode, also known as focus lock, allows the camera to automatically focus on the closest object in view. Auto focus is on by default. Press the focus lock button to turn off auto focus. When auto focus ...

  • Page 41: Mask (Black And White)

    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 35 button/led description and function mask (black and white) press the mask button to cover the upper and lower parts of the screen so that you can concentrate on specific items or lines of text that appear on the screen. You can use the width and up/down buttons to adj...

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    36 onyx deskset xl user’s guide pairing a remote control with a camera an onyx camera always corresponds with a specific onyx remote control. You cannot take a remote control from another camera and automatically use it with your camera. Both the camera and remote control must match. To match or pai...

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    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 37 camera pairing button note: step 3 must be done within 10 seconds after pressing the camera’s pairing button. 3. Open the battery cover on the back of the onyx remote control. Insert and press the unfolded paper clip into the recessed pairing button (the hole above an...

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    38 onyx deskset xl user’s guide remote control pairing button 4. Press the remote control’s green power button and verify that the camera turns on. The red led on the bottom of the camera will turn on. This indicates that the camera and remote control are correctly paired. Replace the battery cover ...

  • Page 45: Removing The Camera

    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 39 removing the camera the onyx camera is now secured to the camera arm with a screw to prevent accidental removal during operation. If it is necessary to replace the camera, you must first remove the security screw, and then unlock and remove the camera from the camera ...

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    40 onyx deskset xl user’s guide 3. Rotate the camera back to its original position. 4. Hold the camera, and rotate the locking lever up to unlock the camera. Unlocking the camera 5. Lift the camera up and away from the camera arm connector..

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    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 41 to attach the camera, do the following: 1. Attach the camera to the camera arm connector as shown in the following illustration. Note: the camera and camera arm connector have a tongue-and-groove design. Make sure that the top groove on the camera’s connector fits snu...

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    42 onyx deskset xl user’s guide 3. Rotate the camera so that the camera bottom is facing up. 4. Using the allen wrench, attach the security screw that is located next to the locking lever. Attaching the security screw 5. Rotate the camera back to its original position..

  • Page 49: Onyx Remote Control Tether

    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 43 onyx remote control tether use the coiled tether to secure the remote control with the onyx. This flexible tether makes it less likely that you will lose or confuse your remote control with another remote control. Note: give careful thought to where you want to attach...

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    44 onyx deskset xl user’s guide steps for attaching the coiled tether to the onyx remote control.

  • Page 51: Transporting The Onyx

    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 45 transporting the onyx an optional wheeled carrying bag is available for all onyx units except the 24-inch model. Before packing the onyx, do the following: 1. Disconnect the power connector from the onyx. 2. If necessary, lower the monitor to its lowest position. See ...

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    46 onyx deskset xl user’s guide rear view of onyx in transportation position to place the onyx into the carrying bag, do the following: 1. Lift the onyx by its carrying handle. 2. With the onyx monitor facing the back of the carrying bag, lower the unit as shown in the following illustration..

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    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 47 lowering the onyx into the carrying bag 3. Close the bag and either use the bag’s handles to carry it, or use the convenient telescoping handle to wheel the onyx..

  • Page 54: Service and Support

    48 onyx deskset xl user’s guide service and support you can contact freedom scientific technical support to receive technical assistance with onyx. Before contacting technical support, it is recommended that you refer to troubleshooting on page 49 to try to resolve your problem quickly. If you canno...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 49 troubleshooting problem solution the screen is blank. Ensure that the monitor is powered on and that the power led for the camera is on. The red power led is located on the bottom of the camera. Press the monitor’s auto button and verify that svideo is selected as the...

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    50 onyx deskset xl user’s guide problem solution the unit does not turn on. Ensure that the camera and vga monitor are both plugged in. Ensure that the wall outlets have power and are not malfunctioning. If the outlets are connected to a wall switch, make sure that the switch is on. Ensure that the ...

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    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 51 problem solution the image on the screen is too dark. Use the yellow brightness buttons or to increase the brightness. Press the blue video mode button to switch to a different video mode. The document i am reading is out of focus. When reading a document close up, ex...

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    52 onyx deskset xl user’s guide problem solution the image on the screen is blurry or unfocused. Lift the camera lens and let the camera try to regain focus. Ensure that auto focus is on. You can press the orange focus lock button to turn auto focus on or off. Move the object to within 18 inches of ...

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    Onyx deskset xl user’s guide 53 problem solution text is too small to read. Use the black plus button to increase the magnification level. Text is too large. Use the black minus button to decrease the magnification level. When i move the camera to a new position, i lose the previous position’s setti...