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ClearView+
User Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Gebruikershandleiding
Manuale utente
Manual del usuario
取扱説明書
使用手冊
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Version 7.
Copyright 2005 Optelec, the Netherlands
All rights reserved
Optelec
P.O. Box 399
2993 LT Barendrecht
The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 (0)88 6783 444. Fax +31 (0)88 6783 400
E-mail: info@optelec.nl
Website: www.optelec.com
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ClearView User Manual
Optelec, part of Tieman Group, was founded in 1975 in
Rockanje, the Netherlands. Since 1975, Optelec has been
developing and producing innovative products to assist blind
and vision-impaired people with their daily activities.
Visit Optelec’s web site at www.optelec.com for more
information on products and services.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information
contained in this user manual is correct at the time of
publication. Neither Optelec, nor any of its associates, shall
be held responsible for any errors or damages that may
result from any incorrect use of the information contained in
this manual.
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Index
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Introduction ................................................................5
Safety and Care ..........................................................7
Unpacking, Installation and Setup ...........................9
Operation ..................................................................11
Operation – Switching ON / OFF.............................11
Choosing viewing modes.........................................11
Adjusting the magnification......................................12
Autofocus lock .........................................................12
Object lighting ON /OFF ..........................................13
Adjusting image control ...........................................13
Adjusting the brightness ..........................................13
Displaying system information on screen ................13
Locking the reading table ........................................14
Using the footswitch.................................................14
Feature Packs ...........................................................15
5.1 Basic Feature Pack ............................................15
Semi-colors..............................................................15
Find function (position locator) ................................16
Pointer (position locator)..........................................16
5.2 Advanced Feature Pack ....................................17
Switching between the internal camera and the PC /
external source ........................................................17
Activating line markers / window shades.................18
Positioning lines / windows......................................18
Sizing the lines / windows........................................19
Horizontal / vertical button .......................................19
5.3 Zero Button Feature Pack .................................19
Switching ON / OFF.................................................19
Auto Zoom fixed font technology .............................19
5.4 Auto Zoom Feature Pack ..................................20
Auto Zoom ON/OFF.................................................20
Adjusting the Auto Zoom .........................................20
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6.
PC units with the Advanced Feature Pack ............21
Semi–color combinations ........................................21
Pointer (position locator)..........................................21
Activating line markers / window shades.................21
Switching between the internal camera and an PC /
external source ........................................................22
Sizing the lines / windows & Picture-in-Picture image
.................................................................................22
Positioning lines / windows & the Picture-in-Picture
image .......................................................................23
Horizontal / vertical button .......................................23
7. Adjusting the monitor..............................................24
8. Troubleshooting .......................................................25
9. Contacting Product Support ...................................27
10. Warranty Conditions................................................27
11. Compliance ...............................................................28
12. Specifications ...........................................................29
1. Introduction
Congratulations on choosing the ClearView+, an autofocus
desktop videomagnification system developed by Optelec.
The ClearView+ enables you to read, write, view photos, do
crafts and much more.
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The ClearView+ magnifies text and objects in different
colors, brightness and contrast. Easy to operate, the
ClearView+ can be used at home, in school or at work.
The ClearView+ has a unique ergonomical design that
focuses on simplicity. Its user-friendly control panel is
integrated in the reading table. The autofocus feature has
been incorporated as a standard feature in each of the
ClearView+ models. The customized ClearView+ monitors
can be adjusted to prevent glare and light reflections as well
as to ensure a more comfortable reading posture.
This manual will help you become familiar with the
ClearView+ system’s features and basic operation. Please
read this manual thoroughly before setting up and using
your system.
If you have any questions or suggestions concerning the
use of this product, please contact your distributor or
Optelec’s headquarters by consulting the contact
information page found at the end of this manual. Your
feedback is greatly appreciated. We hope you enjoy working
with your ClearView+.
** The ClearView+ is a modular system. Different ClearView+
models can be assembled by selecting among the various
available modules. This user manual covers all of the
current models. A number of features and functions can be
added or removed by installing different modules. However
it may be possible that your model does not support one of
the functions or features described in this manual.
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2. Safety and Care
Please read the instructions carefully before setting up your
system. Keep this user manual for any future reference.
• Use the ClearView+ indoors. Do not expose the unit to
extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity. Do
not place the ClearView+ near a radiator or heater, or
where it may be exposed to direct sunlight. These
conditions may damage the unit’s electronic or optical
components.
• Do not place the system on an unstable surface. It may
fall, causing serious damage to the unit, or injury to the
user.
• If using your own monitor, make sure that the monitor you
place on top of the ClearView+ system does not weigh
more than 16 kg, and that it is not larger than a 20”
screen. The monitor platform was designed to support a
maximum of 16 kg.
• Firmly grip the monitor when positioning it as to ensure
stability to the entire system. When readjusting the 19” or
the 22” monitor with the five-directional ultra-flexible TFT
arm, please make sure to not tilt nor rotate the monitor
against the wings of the electronic box.
• The reading table and the monitor arm contain movable
parts. Please be careful when adjusting the screen’s
position, or when operating the reading table as to
prevent fingers or any loose clothing from getting caught
in the operating mechanism. If you have difficulty
operating the unit safely, please seek assistance or
contact your supplier.
• Contact your dealer to service this device if necessary. Do
not open your unit; this will void the warranty.
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• When moving the ClearView+ to another location, remove
the monitor from the Base unit for safe and easy
transportation. Carry the ClearView+ base unit by using
the two grips located on either side of the base unit table.
• Always turn off the power when the system is not in use.
• Always unplug the system before cleaning it. Use a soft,
damp cloth to clean the exterior surfaces. Do not use any
cleaning agents or any abrasive materials as these will
damage your unit.
• Only use the power supply provided.
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3. Unpacking, Installation and Setup
The ClearView+ is a modular system with a standard VGA
output that allows you to connect your ClearView+ to any
VGA-compatible monitor or tv.
Your ClearView+ consists of the following:
- A base unit with a reading table and, an integrated
control panel;
- An electronic box with the camera module, light
sources and in / output connectors. You have the
choice between:
• Monochrome unit
• Color unit
• HD unit (with superb image quality)
• PC unit (only with the Advanced Feature Pack,
allowing the Picture-in-Picture functionality)
- Customized ClearView+ monitor. The ClearView+
offers the following monitor options:
• 17” TFT monitor
• 18” TFT monitor (wide screen)
• 19” TFT monitor
• 22” TFT monitor (wide screen)
For adjusting the different monitors to your preferred
position, please refer to chapter 7.
These monitors may only be used as an integrated part
of the unit.
- Feature Pack (optional) for extra ClearView+
functionality. Optelec offers four feature packs:
• Basic Feature Pack
• Advanced Feature Pack
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Zero Button Feature Pack with fixed font
technology
• Auto
Zoom Feature Pack with fixed font
technology
The Advanced Feature Pack is required for the PC unit.
For operating the feature packs, please refer to chapter
5 and 6.
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- Footswitch (optional) for toggling between the images
of the internal camera and of external sources, such as
PC image.
- Power supply and cables for connecting the
ClearView+ to an electrical wall outlet.
- This user manual and an installation guide.
** If your ClearView+ system was delivered to you in
separate modules, unpack each module carefully before
proceeding with installation, and consult the accompanying
installation guide to install the different modules.
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4. Operation
When using the ClearView+, place your hands on the wrist
support at the front of the table for easier access to the
control buttons, and for steady table movement.
If you are using the ClearView+ with the Zero Button Feature
Pack, please refer to the paragraph "Feature Pack – Zero
Button" in chapter 5.
Operation – Switching ON / OFF
To power both the system and monitor, press the ON /
OFF button that is located right above the
magnification button on the reading table. The ClearView+
will start up in the same color mode as when it was powered
off.
It takes about 10 seconds for the camera unit to initialize
before it displays an image. Within about 1 minute, the
ClearView+ system’s light source will achieve full brightness,
providing optimal image quality.
Note: A non-ClearView+ monitor must be switched on and
off separately.
Choosing viewing modes
Pressing this button will cycle
you through 3 different viewing
modes:
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1- Photo mode full color (not with a monochrome unit)
2- Reading mode: This mode enhances the foreground /
background contrast. Pictures and text will display in
black and white.
If an optional Feature Pack with semi-colors was
purchased with the unit, the background and foreground
color combination may be changed.
3- Inverse reading mode: This mode inverses the chosen
background and foreground color combinations of the
reading mode.
Note: If the default grey scale setting is changed on your
ClearView+, this button will cycle you through 4 different
viewing modes including:
4- Photo mode grey scale
Adjusting the magnification
Locate the zoom button in the centre of the table,
and turn it clockwise to increase the magnification,
and counter-clockwise to decrease it.
Autofocus lock
The ClearView+ features an automatic focus system
that produces a sharper on-screen image at any time.
When switching the ClearView+ on, the system will start up
in the autofocus mode. Pressing the autofocus button stops
the ClearView+ from continuously operating the autofocus
feature. This can be useful for tasks, such as writing,
painting or crafts. When the autofocus feature is in locked
mode, a red light on the central control button (mode /
zoom) will light up. To turn the autofocus back on, simply
press the autofocus button again. The red indicator light will
turn off.
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Object lighting ON /OFF
Pressing this button for four seconds allows you to
turn off the object lighting. You can choose this
option to make it easier to read glossy magazines
and documents. Changing the viewing mode or pressing the
button for four seconds once again will turn the object
lighting back on.
Adjusting image control
Press and hold the right or left side of this button to
adjust the image control. The image control may be
adjusted to make the characters or other on-screen
elements more sharp, if they are not clearly visible.
Note: If the default control setting is changed on your
ClearView,+, pressing this button will adjust the
brightness.
Adjusting the brightness
Press the left or right adjustment button while
pressing the autofocus button to adjust the
brightness.
Note: If the default control setting is changed on your
ClearView,+, pressing these buttons will adjust the
image control.
Displaying system information on screen
The magnification factor and the system configuration
(system modules) can be displayed on screen. Press
the autofocus button for four seconds to have this
information displayed. Press it once again for four
seconds to turn this feature off.
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Locking the reading table
Lift the red lever located at the
front of the table to lock the
table in a stable position. This
is very useful when writing or
painting. Unlock the table by
simply lifting the lever once again.
Note: When the ClearView+ system’s power is off, the
brake will automatically lock into position. When the
ClearView+ is switched on, the brake will unlock. Make
sure to position the reading table in its home position
prior to powering off the unit.
Using the footswitch
The optional footswitch on the PC unit allows you to toggle
between the images of the internal camera, of a connected
PC or of any other connected VGA source, such as an
external camera and Picture-in-Picture. The footswitch on a
Monochrome, Color or HD unit allows you to toggle between
the images of the internal camera and of the external
source.
Note: If your ClearView+ Color unit is equipped with a 22”
TFT monitor, the footswitch allows you to toggle
between the images of the internal camera, of the
vertical split screen and of an external source.
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5. Feature Packs
The Feature Pack provide increased functionality to the
ClearView+. Optelec offers four Feature Packs: Advanced,
Basic, Auto Zoom and Zero Button.
The Basic Feature Pack provides increased functionality to
the monochrome, color and HD units.
The Advanced Feature Pack can be used with all
ClearView+ units. For PC units, the Advanced Feature Pack
is required. If you are using the ClearView+ advanced PC
unit, please refer to chapter 6 PC units with Advanced
Feature Pack .
The Zero Button and Auto Zoom Feature Packs offer the
unique fixed font functionality on the monochrome and color
units.
5.1 Basic Feature Pack
The Basic Feature Pack offers the selectable Semi-color
and the position locator functions.
Semi-colors
Pressing this button in reading mode or inverse
reading mode cycles you through 7 different foreground and
background color combinations. You may choose to display
text in a choice of color combinations when more contrast is
needed, or when a different color combination provides
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better visibility. Press and hold the button for two seconds to
instantly return to black on white. Press and hold the button
once again for two seconds to return to the last selected
semi-color combination.
Pressing this button in photo mode will allow you to toggle
between the full color and the grey scale modes.
Note: This button will not be available on the monochrome
unit.
If the default grey scale setting is changed on the
ClearView+, this button will not be available in photo
mode. In this case, you may choose the grey scale
mode by pressing the viewing mode button.
Find function (position locator)
The find function provides you with a quick overview of
the text, which helps you easily locate the parts of a text of
interest.
Press the position locator button to activate the find function.
When the find function is activated, the ClearView+ will
automatically zoom out to the minimum magnification, and
will display a crosshair to indicate the centre of the screen.
Position the text you wish to read in the crosshair’s focus by
moving the reading table. Once the document has been
positioned, press the button once again to zoom in on the
selected text in your previous magnification setting.
Pointer (position locator)
Pressing this button for three seconds will
activate a LED light, which will display in the
centre of the reading table. It serves to
indicate the centre of the on-screen image.
Place a pen in the indicator light on the
reading table to see the pen displayed in the centre of your
screen. Press this button once again to deactivate the LED
light.
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5.2 Advanced Feature Pack
The Advanced Feature Pack contains the semi-colors,
position locator, PC switch and lines/window shades
functions. For a description of the semi-colors and position
locator functions, please refer to section 5.1 Feature Pack –
Basic.
Switching between the internal camera and the PC
/ external source
If a PC or another external source is connected to the
ClearView+, press this button or the footswitch to toggle
between the internal camera image and the full screen PC
image.
To display the PC image on your ClearView+ monitor
correctly, make sure that your PC’s resolution is set
accordingly:
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• For the ClearView 17” TFT and 19” TFT monitors, the
resolution must be set to 1280 x 1024.
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• For the ClearView
18” TFT monitor, the resolution
must be set to 1366 x 768.
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For the ClearView+ 22” TFT monitor, the resolution
must be set to 1680 x 1050.
Note: If your ClearView+ color unit is equipped with a 22”
TFT monitor, pressing this button will allow you to
toggle between the internal camera, vertical split
screen (showing both the internal camera image and
PC image) and full screen PC image. The split screen
image may not be resized or repositioned.
Other ClearView+ monitors and the ClearView+ HD
monitor do not provide the split screen image.
Activating line markers / window shades
Pressing this button cycles you through the line
markers, window shades and full screen camera image
modes. Line markers are used as
guides to make reading text easier.
The window function may be used
to block a part of an image, when
screen
brightness
becomes
inconvenient.
Note: Line markers and windows may only be used in
reading mode or in inverse reading mode. This option
is not available in photo mode and with the vertical split
screen of the ClearView+ color unit.
Positioning lines / windows
When line markers or windows are
activated, turning this button will
change their position on screen. Line
markers and windows may either be
displayed horizontally or vertically, depending on the status
of the button .
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Sizing the lines / windows
When line markers or windows are
activated, turning this button will
narrow or widen the space between the
line marker / window edges. This can either
be modified horizontally or vertically, depending on the
status of the horizontal / vertical button .
Horizontal / vertical button
Pressing this button allows you to
switch the lines / windows from the vertical
to the horizontal position.
5.3 Zero Button Feature Pack
The Zero Button Feature Pack makes reading effortless
thanks to its unique Auto Zoom fixed font technology.
Switching ON / OFF
Press the On / Off button located on the left side,
above the wrist pad, to turn both the system and
the monitor on. A non-ClearView+ monitor must
be switched On / Off separately.
Auto Zoom fixed font technology
The Zero Button Feature Pack features a unique integrated
Auto Zoom fixed font technology. This feature automatically
converts and displays the text that is placed on the reading
table in your preferred fixed font size and viewing mode.
For more information about the Zero Button Feature Pack,
please refer to the Zero Button User Manual.
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5.4 Auto Zoom Feature Pack
The Auto Zoom Feature Pack features the selectable Semi–
color and position locator functions as well as the unique
Auto Zoom fixed font technology. For a description of the
semi-color and position locator functions, please refer to
section 5.1 Feature Pack – Basic.
Auto Zoom ON/OFF
Press this button to activate the Auto Zoom function.
The Auto Zoom function will automatically display the text
that is placed on the reading table in your preferred fixed
font size regardless of the original document font size .
When the Auto Zoom function is activated, the zoom ring
located in the centre of the reading table will be disabled.
Such functions as viewing mode, semi-colors, position
locator and brightness will still be available.
Press the Auto Zoom button once again to return to the
manual zoom mode.
Adjusting the Auto Zoom
The fixed font size function of the Auto Zoom feature
may be adjusted by turning the Auto Zoom button.
Turn the button clockwise to increase the fixed font
size and counter-clockwise to decrease it.
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6. PC units with the Advanced Feature Pack
The Advanced Feature Pack is required for the PC units.
Semi–color combinations
Pressing this button in high contrast reading modes
cycles you through 7 different foreground and background
color combinations. You may choose to display text in a
selection of color combinations when more contrast is
needed, or when a different set of color combination
provides better visibility. Press and hold the button for two
seconds to instantly return to black / white.
Pointer (position locator)
Pressing this button will activate a LED light, which will
display in the centre of the reading table. It
serves to indicate the centre of the onscreen image. Place a pen on the indicator
light of the reading table. The pen will
display in the centre of your screen. Press
this button once again to deactivate the LED light.
Activating line markers / window shades
Pressing this button cycles you through line markers,
window shades and full-screen camera image. Line
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markers are used as guides to make
reading text easier. The window
function may be used to block a part
of an image, when the screen’s
brightness becomes inconvenient.
Note: Line markers and windows can only be displayed in
reading mode or in inverse reading mode. They are
not available in photo mode and with the internal
camera image .
Switching between the internal camera and an PC
/ external source
If a PC or another external source is connected to the
ClearView+, press this button or the footswitch to toggle
between the internal camera image, Picture-in-Picture
(camera image as a window in the PC image) or the fullscreen PC image.
Sizing the lines / windows & Picture-in-Picture
image
When line markers or window shades are activated,
turning this button will allow you to modify the space
between the line markers / window edges in either in a
horizontal or vertical position, depending on the status of the
horizontal / vertical button .
When Picture-in-Picture is activated,
turning this button will allow you to change
the size of the Picture-in-Picture image,
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depending on the status of the horizontal / vertical button
.
Positioning lines / windows & the Picture-inPicture image
When line markers, windows or the
Picture-in-Picture are activated, turning this
button will change the position of the line
markers / window / or Picture-in-Picture
image on screen. Positioning can either be modified
horizontally or vertically, depending on the status of the
horizontal / vertical button .
Horizontal / vertical button
Pressing this button allows you to
switch the line markers and windows from
a vertical to a horizontal position.
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7. Adjusting the monitor
The special ClearView+ 17” and 18” TFT monitors can be
adjusted in height and viewing angle for an optimal reading
position. Adjusting the monitor assist in preventing glare.
Firmly grip the flat panel on both sides to adjust it in your
preferred position.
The special ClearView+ 19” and 22” TFT monitors are
delivered with a five-directional ultra-flexible TFT arm, which
allows you to adjust the monitor to any preferred position.
The monitor can be moved up or down, forward or
backward, and angled left or right, and up or down for
optimal viewing comfort. The rotating feature enables you to
turn the monitor clockwise 90°making column reading
possible. When rotating the monitor, its image will
automatically switch to portrait viewing mode. The automatic
image rotation can be enabled or disabled at any time.
To place the monitor in your preferred position, firmly grip
the flat panel on both sides, and move, tilt or rotate it. The
built-in firm click will indicate the centre tilt and the maximum
end positions of the rotation.
Please refer to the poster included in the monitor box for
more information about adjusting the ultra-flexible TFT arm.
Avoid putting any magnetic or metal objects in front of or
near the monitor as they may damage the monitor.
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8. Troubleshooting
No image on the ClearView+ monitor after it is switched
on
- Make sure that the power is switched on (red power
button located on the reading table).
- Verify all cables and hardware are connected properly
and securely.
- Make sure the monitor is switched on if a nonClearView+ monitor is connected.
Image is not in focus
- Check the autofocus lock (the lit red circle around the
mode button means that the focus is locked). Press the
focus button to return to autofocus mode.
- Carefully clean the mirror on the camera unit with a
non-abrasive cloth.
- Clean the monitor screen with a non-abrasive cloth.
Pictures and text look grey or have low contrast
- Press the mode button to switch to the high contrast
reading mode.
- Adjust the image control or brightness level on the
control panel.
- If you are using a non-ClearView+ monitor, modify the
monitor’s brightness and contrast settings .
The computer image is not displaying
- Check to see if the Advanced Feature Pack is installed.
- Verify the computer’s video (VGA) connection to the
base unit (do not connect the PC directly to the
monitor).
- Check the status of the button.
- When operating with the footswitch, check to see if the
Advanced Feature Pack is installed.
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