440482-001 Revision A
ONYX™ Flexible-arm PC Edition
User’s Guide
Freedom Scientific, Inc.
April 2010
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PUBLISHED BY
Freedom Scientific
11800 31
st
Court North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33716-1805
USA
http://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 any means electronic or mechanical, for any
purpose, without the express written permission of Freedom Scientific.
© 2010 Freedom Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
ONYX™ and MAGic EyeMerge™ are trademarks of Freedom Scientific, Inc in the United
States and other countries.
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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 a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful 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 interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.
Do Not Make Modifications to Remote Control
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Table of Contents
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 1
ONYX Flexible-arm PC Edition Components ...................................................................... 2
What’s in the Box ................................................................................................................ 2
Safety and Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 3
Getting Started .................................................................................................................. 5
Assembling ONYX .............................................................................................................. 5
Clamping the ONYX Flexible-arm PC Edition to a Table Edge .......................................... 5
Camera Assembly ............................................................................................................... 5
Video and Power Connections ............................................................................................ 8
Connecting Video Cables ............................................................................................... 9
Connecting Power Using a Wall Outlet ......................................................................... 10
Connecting Power Using a Computer’s USB Port ........................................................ 10
Installing and Starting Magnification Software .................................................................. 11
Turning ONYX Flexible-arm PC Edition On ...................................................................... 13
Positioning Camera for Long Distance or Close-up Work ................................................ 14
Basic Operation Using the ONYX Remote Control ...................................................... 16
Turning On and Off the ONYX Flexible-arm PC Edition ................................................... 16
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Removing the Remote Control Button Cover .................................................................... 17
Changing Magnification .................................................................................................... 18
Changing Viewing Modes ................................................................................................. 18
Aiming the Camera at a Distant Image ............................................................................. 18
Flipping an Image.............................................................................................................. 19
Freezing an Image ............................................................................................................ 19
Auto Focus Toggle ............................................................................................................ 20
Masking ............................................................................................................................. 20
Reading Lines ................................................................................................................... 21
Saving Camera Settings ................................................................................................... 22
ONYX Remote Control Functions .................................................................................. 23
Power/Function LED (Red) .............................................................................................. 24
Power (Green) .................................................................................................................. 24
Find (Red) ......................................................................................................................... 25
Flip (Light Blue) ................................................................................................................. 25
Video Mode (Blue) ............................................................................................................ 26
Brightness (Yellow) ........................................................................................................... 26
Zoom (Black) ..................................................................................................................... 27
Freeze Frame (Red) ......................................................................................................... 27
Focus Lock (Orange) ........................................................................................................ 28
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Reading Lines (Black and White) ...................................................................................... 28
Mask (Black and White) .................................................................................................... 29
Width (White) .................................................................................................................... 29
Up and Down (Black) ........................................................................................................ 29
Pairing a Remote Control with a Camera ..................................................................... 30
MAGic EyeMerge Hot Keys ............................................................................................ 33
Zoom and Focus ............................................................................................................... 33
Screen View ...................................................................................................................... 34
Video Modes ..................................................................................................................... 36
Capture Image .................................................................................................................. 37
View Image ....................................................................................................................... 37
Lines and Masks ............................................................................................................... 39
Camera Control ................................................................................................................. 40
Picture Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 41
Service and Support ....................................................................................................... 42
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 43
ONYX Flexible-arm PC Edition User’s Guide 1
Overview
The ONYX™ Camera 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 make adjustments.
Adjust pre-set video modes for high contrast text that is most comfortable for your
individual eyesight.
Increase or decrease brightness
Masking using MAGic EyeMerge™ software
Reading Lines using MAGic EyeMerge software
Freeze frame
Find function to easily target distant objects
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ONYX Flexible-arm PC Edition Components
What’s in the Box
ONYX vision camera
Flexible camera arm
Mounting clamp
ONYX USB interconnect
box
Remote control with two
AAA batteries
Power cable and universal
110-240V AC adapter
Power-to-USB cable
USB cable
MAGic software CD
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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 no user
serviceable parts.
Do not attempt to modify the remote control. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Keep the unit away from wet areas, rain, and other sources of liquids or high humidity. Do
not submerge the unit.
Always operate the unit in a place where the temperature is between 10° and 40° C (50°
and 104° F).
Always store the unit in a place where the temperature is between -20° and 65° C
(-4° and 149° F). Do not store in a parked car, because the temperature often exceeds
this range.
Always use the unit on a stable, level, hard surface such as a desk or table.
Never force connectors into the unit’s ports. All appropriate connectors should fit easily
into the ports. It the connector does not fit, turn it around, and try again.
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Use only the power cable that came with your unit. Other adapters may damage the unit.
When cleaning the unit, use a clean, soft cloth. Do not spray or pour any liquid on the unit.
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Getting Started
Assembling 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 setting it up for use and breaking it down for travel.
Clamping the ONYX Flexible-arm PC Edition to a Table Edge
Note: Before beginning assembly, locate a sturdy and stable work surface, such as a table
edge with at least two-inches of depth to mount the ONYX Flexible-arm PC Edition.
Do the following to attach the ONYX to the edge of a table, counter, or desk:
1. Loosen the screw on the mounting clamp.
2. Position the mounting clamp over the edge of a table, counter, or desk.
3. Securely tighten the screw on the mounting clamp.
4. Place the flexible arm on the clamp’s post.
Camera Assembly
1. Attach the camera to the camera arm connector.
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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 snuggly over the top of the camera
arm connector as shown in the following illustration.
Attaching the ONYX camera to the camera arm connector
2. Rotate the locking lever down to lock the camera in place.
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ONYX Flexible-arm PC Edition camera assembly
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Video and Power Connections
ONYX Flexible-arm PC Edition video and power connections
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Connecting Video Cables
1. Plug the camera’s modular RJ45 connector into the keyed RJ45 connector on the USB
interconnect box.
RJ45 connector on USB interconnect box
A click sound is made when the modular connector snaps into place.
2. Insert the USB cable’s Type B plug into the USB receptacle on the USB interconnect box.
Type B USB receptacle on USB interconnect box
3. Insert the USB cable’s Type A plug into a USB receptacle on your computer.
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Connecting Power Using a Wall Outlet
1. Plug the power connector into the receptacle labeled DC In on the USB interconnect box.
Power receptacle on USB interconnect box
2. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The ONYX Flexible-arm PC Edition derives power
from the AC wall outlet.
Connecting Power Using a Computer’s USB Port
Note: Use the supplied Power-to-USB (Type A) cable to draw power from your computer.
1. Plug the power connector on the Power-to-USB cable into the receptacle labeled DC In
on the USB interconnect box.
2. Plug the other end of the Power-to-USB cable into a USB port on your computer. The
ONYX Flexible-arm PC Edition derives power from your computer.
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Installing and Starting Magnification Software
A magnification program, MAGic EyeMerge, is available for you to control ONYX. It is included
on your MAGic application CD.
Note: To run the MAGic EyeMerge application, your computer must have a video card that
supports Microsoft DirectX® 9.0.
To install MAGic EyeMerge, do the following:
1. Insert the MAGic CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. When the MAGic Setup dialog box appears, choose the MAGic Setup button.
Tip: If your MAGic installation CD does not start automatically, click the Start button, select
Run, and type D:\setup. If your CD-ROM is not D, substitute the correct drive letter.
3. The MAGic Setup program starts. You will hear the installation speak the instructions as
they appear on your screen. Follow these instructions to complete the MAGic installation.
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