ENHANCED VISION Merlin User Manual Page 1

User’s Manual•Standard Merlin•Merlin VGA•Merlin with Color SelectTMMerlin

87. Place your material such as a book,newspaper, or photograph, on the movableX-Y table.8. Selecting Display –To select display from the Merlin video

Merlin Power ButtonThe Power button on your Merlin is located on the far right of the controlpanel. (#1 above)• Press the Power button. A green light

Selecting a Viewing OptionYou can choose a viewing option by pressing the Mode button on the controlpanel. Each push will change your viewing option.

11You can increase or decrease the size of the image by using the Magnificationdial at the center of the control panel. (Figure 1)There are sixteen le

12At the factory, your Merlin has been preset at magnification levels 4 and 11.However, you can program Merlin to your two favorite levels, and change

13Object LocatorMerlin’s Object Locator feature can help you quickly locate something you’relooking for on a page, or a specific part of an object you

When Merlin is turned on, it is automatically set on auto focus. This is themost convenient setting for everyday activities, such as reading anythingf

15Locking the X-Y Table To lock the X-Y table, slide the lever all the way to the right until it clicks andlocks (A). Unlock the X-Y table by sliding

16Reading with Merlin• New users of video magnifier systems have a tendency to over-magnifytheir reading material. Make the type large enough to see i

17If you have chosen the voice recognition model of Merlin, you can programMerlin’s setup options. There are six options you can select in setup mode:

Table of ContentsAbout Your Merlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Safety and Care . . .

18Training Merlin for Voice Recognition1. After you have entered setup, turn the Magnificationdial (#1 above) clockwise or to the right to scrollthrou

19Merlin with Color Select was designed to provide optimum visibility forpeople with certain visual conditions by offering an expanded range ofchoices

Merlin Color SelectNow that you have familiarized yourself with the standard viewing modes,let’s walk through how to choose a viewing mode and program

21Programming Color Select OptionsWith Merlin turned on, place a piece of reading material on the base table sothat it appears on your monitor at a ma

22Programming Color Select Options continuedStep 7) If you are finished, turn the MAGNIFICATION dial to EXIT and press PRESET to leave the setup menu

Using Voice Recognition• To change magnification size, simply say “bigger” or “smaller.” Repeat asneeded to reach the size you desire, pausing between

No Power to Merlin• Push the Power button on Merlin’s control panel. A green light next to thePower button should turn on, indicating the power is ON.

25X-Y Table Does Not Move Smoothly• Make sure the locking lever is positioned completely to the left.See Page 15X-Y Table Does Not Stay in Locked Posi

AcrobatThe Acrobat's innovative rotating camera designenables people with low vision to perform dailytasks more effectively. By rotating the came

27Other Enhanced Vision ProductsFlipperPanel This powerful, portable magnifier integrates theFlipper 225-degree rotating camera with a slim,LCD platfo

1About Your MerlinMerlin enables individuals with low vision to read, write, view photos, enjoycrafts and hobbies, and more – in color, black-and-whit

28Other Enhanced Vision ProductsFlipperStandThe Flipper Stand is compatible with both the Flipperand FlipperPort products. The Flipper Stand extendsth

AccessoriesSmart VideoConnects Enhanced Vision’s low vision devices to a computer monitor.Carrying CasesConvenient cases for storage and transport of

30Enhanced VisionMerlin Video Magnifier Warranty PolicyEnhanced Vision products are designed to give you the highest quality image, convenient feature

31WarrantyIn the case that the end-consumer / original individual resells the Merlin within a 3 year time period fromoriginal purchase date and the pr

The Merlin video magnifier is designed to enlarge and enhance imagesto improve the lives of people who have low vision. The extent towhich Merlin can

2Safety and CareTo obtain the most benefit and life from your Merlin, please read these safetyprecautions very carefully. Merlin is designed to enlarg

3• Use only the power supply provided with your Merlin. Using anunauthorized power supply may cause serious damage to Merlin’s electroniccomponents.To

4Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the components of your Merlin:1. Monitor (shown: EVS 14" color video monitor) 2. Monitor power b

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1. Find a steady and level location, such as atable or desk, where you will becomfortable using Merlin. 2. Carry Merlin only by the two recessedhandle

1. Find a steady and level location, such as atable or desk, where you will be comfortableusing Merlin.2. Carry Merlin only by the two recessedhandles