SMARTVIEW TX User manual

Brand: SMARTVIEW

Model: TX

Type: User manual

SMARTVIEW TX is an electronic magnifying system that can enlarge printed material, handwriting, or photographs placed on its moveable table. It features simple and easy-to-use controls, including a size knob to adjust the magnification, a focus knob to ensure clarity, and a "Text/Photo" switch to optimize the contrast for different types of content. Additionally, a line marker can be activated to serve as a reading guide, and margin stops allow for quick navigation to the left and right edges of the text.

SMARTVIEW

Model TX

USER'S MANUAL

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the prior written permission of Pulse Data International Limited.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information

contained in this publication is correct at the time of issue.

Neither Pulse Data International Limited, nor its agents, assume

any responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability

assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information

contained herein.

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PULSE DATA

INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Follow all warnings, cautions and instruction

marked on the product.

2) The power supply cord serves as a disconnect

device for pluggable equipment, the

socket-outlet shall be installed near the

equipment and shall be easily accessible.

3) This product is equipped with a 3-wire

grounding type plug, a plug having a third

(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a

grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety

feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into

the outlet, contact your electrician to replace

your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose

of the grounding-type plug.

4) This product should be operated from the type

of power indicated on the marking label. If you

are not sure of the type of power available,

consult your dealer or local power company.

5) Do not attempt to service this product yourself,

as opening or removing covers may expose you

to dangerous voltage points or other risks.

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FCC WARNING (USA only)

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency

energy and if not installed and used properly, in

accordance with the manufacturer's instruction,

may cause interference to radio and television

reception. It has been type tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in

accordance with Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules

and Regulations, which are designed to provide

reasonable protection against such interference in a

residential installation. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause

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

Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

SUSCEPTIBILITY TO INTERFERENCE

There may be temporary degradation of the image

when the SmartView is subjected to a strong

radio-frequency field, electro-static discharge or

transient electrical noise.

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interference by one or more of the following

measures:

(1) Reorient the receiving antenna.

(2) Relocate the equipment with respect to receiver.

(3) Move the equipment away from the receiver.

(4) Plug the equipment into a different outlet so

that the equipment and receiver are on

different branch circuits.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or

an experienced radio/television technician for

additional suggestions. The user may find the

booklet prepared by the Federal Communication

Commission helpful: "How to Identify the Resolve

Radio-TV Interference Problems". This booklet is

available from the U.S. Government Printing

Office, Washington, DC 20402. Stock No.

004-000-00345-4.

Shielded cables and certified Class B peripherals

must be used on this product. Using unshielded

cables or uncertified peripherals may result in this

unit not complying with FCC Rules Part 15.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by

the manufacturer could void the user's authority to

operate this equipment.

NOTICE FOR CANADA

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This Class B digital apparatus meets all

requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing

Equipment regulations.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1-86. RETURNING FOR SERVICE .......... 1-7If the image is gray, or low contrast ... 1-7If the image is unclear ................ 1-7If there is no picture .................. 1-75. TROUBLE SHOOTING ................ 1-6Reading Table Controls .............. 1-54. READING A DOCUMENT ............. 1-5Adjusting the Magnification range .... 1-5The "Text/Photo" Switch .............. 1-4The "Picture" Knob ................... 1-3Line Marker ........................... 1-3Size and Focus ....................... 1-33. CONTROLS .......................... 1-12. SETTING UP ......................... 1-11. INTRODUCTION .....................

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SMARTVIEW

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1.INTRODUCTION

SmartView is an electronic magnifying system. It

will enlarge printed material, handwriting or

photographs placed on the moveable table. The

controls are simple and easy to use.

This manual describes the following SmartView

model: TX (monochrome).

2.SETTING UP

You will require a television set with an A/V video

input socket. The TV may be an NTSC type, or a

multi-standard set capable of operating on the

NTSC standard. A 14 inch (356 mm) set may be

placed on top of the reader unit. A larger TV

should be placed beside the reader or on a suitable

platform.

Locate the AC power cable supplied with the

SmartView and plug it into the socket labeled

"INPUT POWER" on the back of the reader unit.

Plug the other end into a wall socket.

Locate the video cable which is provided. Plug one

end into the RCA socket on the back of the reader

unit, labeled "MONO VIDEO OUTPUT". Plug the

other end into the A/V input of the TV. Plug the TV

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into a wall socket, switch on and select the A/V

channel on the TV.

TO AC

WALL

SOCKET

TO TV

A/V INPUT

SmartView rear panel

Switch on SmartView with the on-off switch on the

right-hand side of the main pillar. The fluorescent

lamps over the reading table will light up.

Put some suitable material, such as this manual, on

the SmartView reading table under the lamps. An

image should be seen on the TV screen. You may

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wish to increase the brightness and contrast with

the TV controls.

3.CONTROLS

Size and Focus

There are two large knobs on the front of the unit.

The right-hand one adjusts the FOCUS, while the

left-hand SIZE knob changes the magnification.

SIZE PICTURE FOCUS

TEXT - PHOTO

To get started, place a page of text on the table, and

turn the right-hand FOCUS knob until the image on

the display is correctly focused. Turn the left-hand

SIZE knob fully anti-clockwise, for maximum

magnification, and re-adjust the FOCUS knob.

Then use the SIZE knob to set the magnification you

want.

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Line Marker

A line marker is a horizontal line which can be

made to appear approximately a third of the way up

the screen.

It can be used as a reading guide by positioning the

reading table so that the line marker is just above

or just below the line of text being read. The line

marker is switched on using the "Picture" knob.

The "Picture" Knob

The smaller knob, between the Size and Focus

controls, is labeled PICTURE. It changes the

contrast of the display ONLY if the "Text/Photo"

switch (see below) is in the "Text" position.

Turn the PICTURE knob fully clockwise to enhance

the contrast of the material you are reading, which

can make it much easier to read. When the knob is

turned fully clockwise the line marker will appear.

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If you prefer not to use the line marker then turn

the PICTURE knob one turn anticlockwise.

Normal text is black-on-white. If you prefer to read

white-on-black, turn the PICTURE knob fully anti-

clockwise. When the knob is turned fully

anticlockwise the line marker will appear. If you

prefer not to use the line marker then turn the

PICTURE knob one turn clockwise.

When viewing a picture with half-tones, use an

intermediate position of the PICTURE control to

reproduce shades of light and dark.

The "Text/Photo" Switch

To view a photograph, move the "Text/Photo"

switch (near the FOCUS knob) to the right-hand

"Photo" position. This sets a contrast level suitable

for photographs, regardless of the PICTURE knob.

Adjusting the Magnification range

The magnification range can be changed. To do

this, locate the ZOOM RANGE knob underneath

the reader unit, between the fluorescent lamps. This

knob should not be tightened except for transit; if

necessary, slacken the knob by turning it

anti-clockwise as viewed from underneath.

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For the smallest possible magnification, slide the

knob fully towards the back of the unit. For the

greatest possible magnification, slide it to the front.

4.READING A DOCUMENT

To read a document, set the Size control for the

smallest magnification that allows characters to be

comfortably and clearly seen. This will allow the

best reading speed. As you read, move the reading

table to the left, so the text moves across the screen

at a comfortable speed.

If you are reading a thick object such as a book or a

bottle label, you may have to re-adjust the Focus

control to compensate for the extra height.

Reading Table Controls

Margin stops allow you to return quickly to the left

and right edges of the text. To set the left margin,

position the table so that the left margin of the text

is on the screen. Slacken the left-hand margin knob

at the front of the reading table, slide the knob as

far as it will go to the right, and then tighten the

knob. Use a similar procedure for the other margin

stop.

If you are not using the margin stops, move them to

their outermost positions. You can stop the

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sideways movement of the table by moving the

margin stops fully inwards and tightening them.

The reading table is designed to move freely from

side to side. There is a little friction in the up and

down direction to prevent your wandering off the

line of text. This friction can be changed by

tightening or loosening the knob on the right-hand

side of the reading table. You may clamp the table

to prevent forward and backward movement by

tightening the knob fully.

5.TROUBLE SHOOTING

If there is no picture

Check that the AC cables are plugged in properly.

Ensure that the power is switched on at the wall

socket, and that the switch on the SmartView is

turned on. The power indicator on the TV set

should be glowing, and the fluorescent lamps should

be alight.

Check that the video cable from the back of the

reader unit to the TV is plugged in properly.

Ensure that the Brightness and Contrast controls on

the TV are turned up.

Ensure that the A/V channel is selected.

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If the image is unclear

Adjust the Focus knob.

If the image is gray, or low contrast

Ensure that the Text/Photo switch is set to "Text".

Turn the Picture knob to increase contrast. Check

that both the fluorescent lamps are fully alight.

6.RETURNING FOR SERVICE

If you have a problem with SmartView, call your

service agent and discuss the fault (have your

SmartView nearby). If the problem cannot be fixed

by phone, send the SmartView to the service agent,

with a letter detailing the problem. To avoid

damage in transit, use the original packaging, lock

the reading table in position, and tighten the Zoom

Range knob. Make sure that your insurance policy

covers SmartView before you send it.

Any Smartview part found defective through

normal use within the warranty period will be

repaired or replaced free of charge. The owner is

responsible for freight and insurance charges

incurred in returning the equipment to the service

agent. Return freight on equipment repaired under

warranty will be covered by the service agent.

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Model: TX

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