Baum VISIO 22 User Manual

VISIO 22

User Guide

Item number: 105806H03

User guide version: 2.8

English 06/2017

About BAUM 3

About BAUM

BAUM Retec AG has been a leading provider of products and services
for blind and visually impaired people for more than 35 years. The high
quality and innovative braille products, desktop magnifiers, reading
machines, and software solutions are developed and manufactured in
Germany, and are ideal for educational, professional and private use.

Our Mission

“We believe in independence for every person who is blind or visually
impaired. We passionately apply our skills and experiences toward
developing solutions that reinforce success at school and work, and
improve quality of life.

We always question the way things have been done in the past. We
explore new and innovative ways to solve problems. Our approach
includes ergonomics, thoughtful design, and materials that meet the
highest quality standards. We care deeply about our customers, and help
and support them as much as we can. We care about our employees
too, and support them to reach their highest potential, ensuring a secure
and lasting working environment.

We develop innovative technology solutions that provide independence
for people who are blind or visually impaired. Our high-quality solutions
allow visually impaired people to magnify their world, and blind people to
access electronic and print content with speech or braille output.”

Wolfgang Baum, Chief Executive

Contents 4

Contents

1 ABOUT THIS USER GUIDE ............................................................................................. 5

2 ABOUT VISIO 22+ ............................................................................................................ 5

3 BEFORE YOU START ...................................................................................................... 7

4 HOW TO POSITION VISIO 22+ ON YOUR DESK ........................................................... 7

5 VERY FIRST TIME POWER ON AFTER INSTALLATION .............................................. 8

6 VISIO 22+ CONTROL PANEL .......................................................................................... 9

7 VISIO 22+ CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS - QUICK REFERENCE ................................. 9

8 GETTING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR NEW VISIO 22+ ...................................................... 10

9 COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ................................................................... 10

10 DEFECTS AND REPAIR ................................................................................................ 16

11 SERVICE BOX ................................................................................................................ 17

12 COMPLIANCES .............................................................................................................. 18

CE

CONFORMITY .................................................................................................... 18 12.1

FCC

CONFORMITY .................................................................................................. 18 12.2

E

NVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO EU-DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU19 12.3

13 WARRANTY ................................................................................................................... 21

14 FOR YOUR SAFETY ...................................................................................................... 22

15 TECHNICAL DATA ......................................................................................................... 26

About this user guide 5

1 About this user guide

This manual addresses to end users of VISIO 22. The device was
assembled by your dealer or shipped to you as a completely assembled
and tested device. In this manual you will find all information required to
use your VISIO 22.

The manual is a part of your device. Please read this manual with care
and attention as it contains important instructions and tips with regard to
operating the device and its safety. Please keep the manual always
within reach of your device and do pass it on to a next owner.

Copyright ©2017 BAUM Retec AG, Industriestraße 15, Meckesheim,
Germany. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a
database or retrieval system, without prior written permission from BAUM
Retec AG.

All efforts have been made to ensure that information contained in this
document is correct at the time of issue. Neither BAUM Retec AG nor its
representatives assume any responsability for errors or omissions. Nor is
any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information
contained herein.

Licenses and trade marks

All licenses and trade marks are the property of their respective owners.

About VISIO 22 6

2 About VISIO 22

Handy design, very simple to use, excellent picture quality – that is what
VISIO 22 stands for.

Visio is an image-enlarging video system according to ISO 9999:2011
code is 22 03 18.

All VISIO 22 models have a High-Resolution camera and a 22”
widescreen display in 16 : 9 format with high contrast and power saving
LED backlight. Thanks to the High-Resolution camera VISIO 22 provides
a bright and crisp image even in the smallest magnification.

Though being one of the smallest, lightweight and best designed
devices, VISIO 22 provides most functionality you expect from a basic
CCTV reader.

VISIO 22 features full colour autofocus and a limited choice of false
colours. Reverse foreground and background colour is also provided.
Thanks to its image optimizer feature VISIO 22 will always provide an
optimum image quality.

VISIO 22 can even display documents of very poor quality magnified and
in higher contrast, like faint print or crumpled or dirty paper. However
despite all technical efforts made, there may exist a few documents
which cannot be displayed properly. In those rare cases, the full colour
setting may be the best setting but in seldom cases it may happen that a
document cannot be made better readable.

3 Before you start

Please read the safety instructions at the end and check the contents of
the packaging

What’s in the box:

 1 VISIO 22 CCTV Reader device
 1 Power supply with cable to mains
 1 Users manual

4 How to position VISIO 22 on your desk

Place VISIO 22 on your desk and set it so far back that when pulled out
to the maximum position (nearest to your belly) the front edge of the XY­table is aligned to the front edge of your desk or even a little further back.
Also, when pushed to the leftmost or rightmost position, the edges of the
XY-table shall not exceed the boundaries of your table! Thus a safe
stand of VISIO 22 is provided in all conditions of operation.

Very first time power on after installation 8

5 Very first time power on after installation

The following chapter usually can be skipped, as this has usually already
been done when you received your VISIO 22. It should not be necessary
that you do this again.

Connect VISIO 22 power supply to mains.

Press Power button on left of control unit for about one second or
until lights turn on, monitor should be turned on automatically. (Check for
red light on bottom right of TFT display.

Display power button is directly below light. You can move your finger
from the right bottom edge of Display frame slowly to the left, until you
feel the raised power button. After pressing this button, the red light will
be lit. From now, VISIO will switch on the Monitor automatically.

The above steps only have to be performed once directly after assembly.
In your daily use from then on, you only have to press the Power button
on the VISIO 22 control panel.

VISIO 22 Control Panel 9

6 VISIO 22 Control Panel

7 VISIO 22 Control Panel Buttons - Quick

Reference

Power

Short press of about 1 second will power up the device
(lights on).
Long press will switch off.

Image optimizer

Selects one of five image quality optimizer settings for
viewing critical documents with low contrast or bad print.

Zoom

Turn knob left to decrease magnification, turn knob right to
increase magnification.

Picture

Use this option to view pictures or documents in true
colours. Also good for viewing bad print and for writing.

Text - Reverse - False colors

Use text mode for reading. Contrast is enhanced so
reading is more easy. Press again to toggle foreground
and background colors or to changae false colours.

Getting familiar with your new VISIO 22 10

8 Getting familiar with your new VISIO 22

You have already learned how to position VISIO on your desk and you
have connected VISIO to the power supply.

You can slightly tilt the display so that you can comfortably view the
screen. Do not tilt too much; do not try to exceed the stopper position.

Now, switch on VISIO 22 and use it for the first time.

The control panel is mounted right below the screen. The power
button is the leftmost one. A short press for about a second on the
power button will switch on VISIO 22. As soon as the lights turn on, you
may release the power button. The Display may show a message
“Invalid video mode”, after a few seconds VISIO shows a magnified
image.

You can switch VISIO 22 off by pressing the power button for more than
a second. Thus, touching this button accidentally will have no effect.
Practice switching on and off VISIO for a few times then leave it switched
on to proceed.

Place a document on the XY-table. Please use something coloured, like
a brochure or magazine with text and images.

You can align a document horizontally by moving it against the silver rim
at the back end of the XY-table. Thus you will track a line when moving
the XY-table left and right.

The XY-table provides a brake that can fix the table. At the front edge,
you find the brake lever. Put it in the leftmost position and you can move
the XY-table freely in all directions. In the middle position, you can move
the XY-table left and right only and the up down position is fixed. In the
rightmost position the table is fixed in all directions.

Now, align your document against the back rim and position the brake
lever in the leftmost position.

Getting familiar with your new VISIO 22 11

WARNING: Avoid having fingers or (pieces of) clothes jammed into
the mechanism of the XY-table underneath the reading platform. Please
put your hands on top of or on the front side of the reading platform. Do
not reach underneath the sides or underneath the rear side of the
reading table.

Let us try the buttons on the control panel now. We have already
learned, the power on button is the leftmost button.

In the middle of the control panel, there is a round knob. This is the
zoom knob which controls magnification. Turning this knob clockwise
will increase magnification while turning it counter clockwise will
decrease magnification. Turn the zoom knob counter clockwise to the
end position to obtain minimum magnification.

The minimum zoom level is not intended for reading; however it gives
you a better overview on the document structure. Thus you can easily
find the position you want to view at higher magnifications.

Now, press the picture button. The picture button is located to the right
of the zoom knob. Pressing this button will set VISIO to real colour or
picture mode. This mode is ideal for viewing images and it also serves
for reading bad print and for writing or filling in forms. It provides all
natural colours in all shades.

So move the XY-table until you see one of the images of your document.
If the image is too small, increase magnification by turning the zoom
knob clockwise. If you got lost and do not know where you are on the
document, decrease magnification, move the XY-Table and increase
again.

VISIO will remember the last setting even after power off.

You already know a lot about VISIO now, however let us read some text.

Move the XY-table to a position where you see some text on the display.
Now press the text button. The text button is the rightmost button on the
control panel. The image will be displayed in high contrast now and in

Getting familiar with your new VISIO 22 12

two false colours only. If you press the text button again, foreground
colour and background colour will be reversed. Press this button more
times to change the colours, reverse them and change colours again.
Press this button a few times to see the effect, also switch between text
mode and picture mode to see the difference. In text mode, letters are
much clearer and brighter with higher contrast whereas in picture mode
you see all colours and shades of grey.

You do not like the colours shown in text mode? No problem! Let us
change them. You have a selection of four false colour combinations and
with reversing foreground and background you will have 8 different
colour options. Try out by pressing the text button. This is the rightmost
button on the control panel. Each time you press it, the colours will
change. After you went through all 8 options it will start over again.

The available false colours are black-white, black-yellow, black-green
and blue-yellow.

Select the colours you prefer with the text button and press the text
button again for reversing foreground and background until you find the
option you prefer.

Note: VISIO 22 remembers the colour settings you made. So if you
switch between Text mode and Picture mode and come back to Text
mode, you find the previous colours there. VISIO 22 will even remember
your last settings when you switch it off.

Now that you found your preferred colour settings in text mode, let us try
to read some more problematic text with low contrast or faint print. In
most cases, VISIO’s automatic image control will present a good quality
magnified image of your document. This is easy with black characters on
bright white paper. However sometimes documents are of low quality like
coloured text on coloured background or bad copies with faint print on
grey paper. In those cases we make use of the Image Optimizer button.
This is the second button from the left, directly left to the zoom knob. The
image optimizer button selects one of five levels of optimization. So if
you do not get a good quality representation on VISIO’s display, simply
press this button several times until you get the best result.

Getting familiar with your new VISIO 22 13

This button works in Picture mode as well as in Text mode.

Note:

You will often find the previous setting was the best one, so the

trick to get one step back is by pressing the button four more times.

VISIO 22 has an automatic autofocus. That means, no matter how thick
a book or how curved a page, VISIO will always focus on the part
displayed and thus always present a sharp image on the display.

Now you have already learnt about all options on VISIO 22. We hope
you will enjoy your new CCTV.

Common problems and solutions 14

9 Common problems and solutions

So now it happened. VISIO does not work as expected and you are
clueless if it is broken. Very often, a small reason can cause a big
problem, which can be resolved easily. So please read the following
checklist and try to find out what is wrong. If this does not help, please
switch VISIO off, unplug the power cable from mains and contact our
service department.

Display and lights remain dark

Please try to switch VISIO on again. If this does not help, make sure
power supply is connected to both the VISIO and wall outlet and that wall
outlet is live. You may want to connect another device to the wall outlet
to check.

Are all plugs seated properly in their sockets?

Only display remains dark, lights are on

Is the light in the display’s lower right edge on? Is it red?
If not, switch VISIO 22 off and on again or press the sensor button in
lower right edge of display. Best you touch the edge and move your
finger leftwards. Now the light should be on and redd.

If not, please check if power cable in back of display is seated properly.
At VISIO 22, the short power supply cable for the display comes out of
the camera housing behind the display.

Image is blurred

Check if protective plastic foil is still covering camera lens (remove this
foil) or whether this lens is dirty. If so, clean with a dry, soft cloth.

Turn zoom knob clockwise in middle position.

Document cannot be read

Turn zoom knob clockwise.

Try different setting of Image optimizer button.

Common problems and solutions 15

XY-Table is not moving

Move lever to leftmost position.

Letters are fluttering

Increase zoom by turning zoom knob clockwise.

Try different settings of Image optimizer button.

Defects and Repair 16

10 Defects and Repair

If VISIO is broken – what to do?

• Did you check all settings and connections according to the
manual?

• Did you remove the protective plastic film from the camera lens?

• Are you sure the mains outlet is live?

Do not use a broken device! Unplug broken device from mains! Please
do not hesitate to contact your local distributor or BAUM Retec AG.

You can reach BAUM Retec AG at telephone number +49 (0) 6223
4909-0 in Germany. We will help you check your VISIO and in case it is
broken we can mail a service box for shipping VISIO to our repairs
department. Show this manual to the person who will help you packing
VISIO in the service box.

Contact:

BAUM Retec AG
Industriestraße 15
D-74909 Meckesheim
Germany

Phone: [phone] – 0
Web: www.baum.de
Email: [email protected]
Email Service: [email protected]

Service box 17

11 Service box

For shipping VISIO 22 in the service box, proceed as follows:

 Switch off VISIO

 Unplug from mains

 Put display in upright position, fasten brake of XY-table

 Remove white foam parts and corrugated card board cover from box.

 Cover left and right side of display with foam parts.

 Hold VISIO on handle on upper side and put it in service box. Only

fits in one direction into pre-shaped bottom space (see image).

 Insert corrugated card board cover on top and put power supply in

smaller pocket.

 Close box.

Compliances 18

12 Compliances

CE Conformity 12.1

This product conforms to the guidelines of the European
Union and takes the CE- and ROHS Marking.

FCC Conformity 12.2

1. 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,

and

(2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference’s that may cause
undesirable operation

2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: 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 Roles. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.

Compliances 19

Environmentally friendly disposal according 12.3

to EU-Directive 2012/19/EU

The symbol (crossed garbage can), which is also attached to

the device, states that this device and its accessories, once
come to the end of its lifetime, should not be regarded as
household waste. An environmentally friendly way of final

disposal is compulsory.

This device contains electronic components. In order to avoid risks or
dangers for the environment through non-professional waste disposal,
the disposal of this device and its accessories must correspond to the
valid EC-Directives or other local regulations. Please check your local
regulations for proper disposing of this device or consult your local
distributor.

For data privacy protection reasons, please remove all personal data
from the device prior to disposal.

Compliances 20

Warranty 21

13 Warranty

BAUM Retec AG warrants the device, effective from the date of delivery,
to be free of any defects in material and workmanship. Warranty is not
transferable and does not apply to groups, multi users or agencies. This
device has been designed for the individual purchaser to be used in
home or office environments. BAUM Retec AG reserves the right to
repair or replace with a similar or better product. In no event shall BAUM
Retec AG or its distributors be liable for indirect or consequential
damages. The original users’ remedies are limited to replacement of
devices modules/parts. This warranty is valid only when service is done
in the country of original purchase and with intact warranty seals. For
additional warranty claims or service during or after warranty period,
please refer to your local distributor. BAUM Retec AG does not take
responsibility for use of this device other than described in this Manual.

 Warranty on new devices is 24 months.

 Warranty on used or refurbished devices is 12 months.

 Warranty on Consumable parts (Batteries, Braille Pins, Data carriers

etc.) is 6 months.

 Warranty on storage media (SD-cards, CD-ROMS, DVD’s, etc.) is 90

days.

 Warranty on repairs and spare parts is 12 months.

All defects caused by improper use or users fault are not covered by this
warranty.

Warranty will be void if warranty seal is damaged.

Parts replaced during repair are transferred into ownership of BAUM
Retec AG and will not be returned to the customer.

In case of repair the device must be properly packed into its original
shipping box.

Costs for packing, shipping and insurance are not covered by BAUM.

For your safety 22

14 For your safety

Important note: Failure to observe the following warnings may
invalidate the guarantee and could cause damage of the device or
serious injury.

Please check contents of package before you use the device. If parts are
damaged or missing, please do not hesitate to inform your dealer.

Please keep the shipping box, so you can safely pack the device in case
you have to ship it for service, etc. Improper packaging could cause loss
of warranty. In case you need a new shipping box, your dealer can send
you one.

Please carefully read the user guide and safety instructions before you
use the device for the first time.

This device may only be used in a home or office environment.

Do not place on an instable surface. It may fall causing serious damage
to the device or injury to the user. Please follow the instruction on how to
place the device especially in respect to avoidance of tilting and falling
down by keeping proper space to edges of table.

VisioBook HD contains moving parts. Please take care when adjusting
the display or moving the arms to fold the device. Injury may occur if
fingers or clothing are caught in the operating mechanism. If you have
difficulties in operating the unit safely, please seek advice or contact your
local dealer.

Connect the power supply to a grounding-type power outlet only.

Do not use the device if you find any damages at device or wires.

If the device appears to be operating abnormally, or to be damaged in
any way, please contact your BAUM dealer as soon as possible.

For your safety 23

If you smell smoke or an door coming out of the device, turn off the
power immediately.

Do not try to repair the device yourself. Opening or removal of housing
may cause damage or injury.

Do not allow sand or dust to come into contact with the device as this
may lead to serious damage and could make repair impossible.

Use the device with clean hands only.

Do not use in locations where strong radio waves are emitted or where
there is radiation. Keep a distance of at least 30cm to mobile phones.

Only use original accessories. Use of second source accessories may
damage the device or cause malfunction or safety issues.

Do not use a power supply not made for this device. Only use the
original power supply!

Do not use the power supply with other devices.

Avoid liquids and food near the device.

Do not use or store the device in any of the following places as this may
cause damage:

 Inside cars parked with the windows closed in the hot sun.
 In direct sunlight or close to heaters, radiators, etc.
 Locations subject to severe vibration such as on top of a washing

machine.

 Locations subject to strong magnetism such as near loudspeakers.
 Humid places (bath room), in water, or near water.
 In rain or snow
 Do not use or store below 0°C or above 40°C.
 Humidity shall be within 20% to 80%
 Avoid fast temperature changes

For your safety 24

If you bring the device from cold places into a warm room, humidity may
condensate. Wait until the device is dry and well-tempered to room
temperature before use.

Unplug from mains before cleaning.

Wipe dust and dirt from the device with a soft cloth dampened with a
diluted neutral detergent, then wipe dry with a cloth. Do not bring in
contact with water.

Do not insert objects into openings.

Do not use device during thunderstorms. Unplug from mains during
thunderstorms. We recommend use of an overvoltage protection
adapter, which can be bought from your local electro store. Please note,
this does not provide a 100% protection from overvoltage.

Do not insert or remove the plug with wet hands.

Do not heat in a microwave oven, on a cooker or similar.

Never disassemble, attempt to repair or modify device yourself.

If liquids or metal fragments should enter device, switch it off and remove
the power lead immediately.

Do not pull the plug out by the lead when removing the power plug.

Avoid shock. Do not throw or let fall.

Repairs may only be carried out by BAUM service personnel or by
service technicians authorized by BAUM Retec AG.

Care and maintenance

Avoid damp and water.

Use only a clean, dry cloth to clean the housing of the device. Do not use
any cleaning fluids or solvents. Wipe dust and dirt from the housing of

For your safety 25

the device with a soft cloth dampened with a diluted neutral detergent
(stay clear from the Braille cells and Roll-bars!), then wipe dry with a
cloth. Do not attempt to clean the Braille cells and/or Roll-bars yourself.
Contact your dealer for intensive and professional cleaning of your
device.

Protect the device from extreme heat, e.g. from the sun, heating units,
hot cars etc.

With extreme cold and frost the device becomes inoperable and must be
brought slowly back to room temperature. Under no circumstances must
the device be warmed up or “thawed out” in a conventional oven,
microwave oven or any other heating device!

Avoid any mechanical damage to the housing or accessories.

Technical Data 26

15 Technical Data

 CCTV magnifying device with High-Resolution camera and

widescreen display (up to 400% more Pixels as traditional CCTV’s)

 Refresh rate 60 Hz

 Display diagonal 54,61 cm (22 in.) in 16:9 format

 Monitor with LED Backlight

 Maintenance-free LED reading lights

 VISIO 22: Full colour

 4 False colours with enhanced contrast + Reverse image giving 8

combinations (black-white, black-yellow, black-green and blue­yellow).

 Auto Focus

 Automatic exposure

 Zoom range approx. 2,8 to 60 times

 Lightweight design (approx. 11,5 kg (= approx. 25.4 lbs.))

 Dimensions: approx. 513 mm x 560 mm x 580 mm (= approx. 20.2 x

22 x 22.8 in.)

 Power supply: 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz 1.7 A max.

 Power consumption: Operation / Standby: approx. 32 W / < 1 W

 Protection Class 1

© 2017 BAUM Retec AG

Manufacturer:

BAUM Systeme GmbH
Industriestr. 15
74909 Meckesheim
Germany

Sales and Support:

BAUM Retec AG
Industriestr. 15
74909 Meckesheim
Germany

Phone: [phone]
Fax:

[phone]

Email:

[email protected]

Web:

www.baum.de

BAUM (USA) Inc.
13 Branch Street, Suite 205
Methuen, MA 01844
USA

Phone: [phone]
Email:

[email protected]

Web:

www.baumusa.com

BAUM Retec (UK) Ltd
Hamilton House
Mabledon Place
London, WC1H 9BB
United Kingdom

Phone: [phone]
Email:

[email protected]

Web:

www.baumuk.com

Please be advised that this user guide may contain errors, and is therefore
subject to being changed or updated without prior notice.