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
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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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Note: If you are installing MAGic EyeMerge on a Windows Vista or later computer, the following
message may appear.
Choose Install this driver software anyway.
4. To start the application, choose the Windows Start button, choose Programs, open the
MAGic EyeMerge XX submenu, where XX is the version number, and choose MAGic
EyeMerge. Refer to the application’s help system for general operation procedures.
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Turning ONYX Flexible-arm PC Edition On
1. Verify that the magnification software is installed and running.
2. Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control.
3. Press the green POWER button
, located in the upper right corner of the remote
control. There is no need to aim the remote control at the camera.
When the camera is on, a red LED on the bottom of the camera is lit.
4. If an image does not appear on your computer, verify that the computer is on.
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Positioning Camera for Long Distance or Close-up Work
For long distance reading, keep the camera lens up.
For close-up reading or self viewing, keep the camera lens down.
Distance reading configuration Desktop and self-view configuration
There are four primary camera positions:
Horizontal with lens up – for looking at distant objects
Horizontal with lens down – for looking at nearby objects
Vertical and facing down – for when the camera is rotated to look down at an object on
the base plate or desktop
Horizontal and upside down with lens down – for when the camera is rotated and pointed
at yourself for self viewing
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When the camera is placed into each of these different positions, it recalls the brightness,
magnification, viewing mode, mask, Reading Lines, and other essential settings that you
created for that specific position. This allows you to make a separate camera configuration for
distance viewing, in which the magnification and brightness are adapted for that situation, while
also having a separate configuration for desktop viewing, one that takes magnification, viewing
mode, and brightness into account when reading a book.
Important:
Any changes made to the camera while it is in a given position are automatically
saved and used the next time you move the camera to that position. To
permanently save these settings, you must power the ONYX off us i n g th e green
POWER button on the remote control.
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Basic Operation Using the ONYX Remote Control
Note: All camera functions that you can perform using the Remote Control can also be
completed using your computer keyboard and the MAGic EyeMerge hot keys. Refer to
MAGic EyeMerge Hot Keys on page 33 or the MAGic EyeMerge help file for a list of hot
keys.
Turning On and Off the ONYX Flexible-arm PC Edition
1. Connect all cables as previously described in the Video and Power Connections section
on page 8.
2. Turn on the computer and launch the magnification software.
3. Press the green POWER button
on the remote control. Its red LED flashes, and the
red LED on the bottom of the camera turns on.
4. Press the green POWER button
again to turn off the ONYX.
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Removing the Remote Control
Button Cover
To remove the cover, do the following:
While holding the remote control in
one hand, use your other thumb to
slide the cover down and off to expose
the MASK and READING LINES
buttons.
Additional Features:
Masking and Reading Lines are functions to
help you focus and maintain your place
while reading. To access these additional
features, you must remove the button cover
located at the bottom of the remote control
below the other buttons.
For information about these functions, see
Masking on page 20 and Reading Lines on
page 21.
Removing button cover
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Changing Magnification
Press the black PLUS button , which is located in the center right of the remote control,
to zoom-in and enlarge the object that appears on the screen.
Press the black MINUS button , also located in the center right of the remote control, to
zoom away from the object on the screen.
Changing Viewing Modes
Press the blue VIDEO MODE button , located in the upper right of the remote control, to
cycle through different viewing modes:
Normal (full color)
Black on White (enhanced positive)
Inverted Color
White on Black (enhanced negative)
Aiming the Camera at a Distant Image
If you are currently focused on an object, but you want to move the camera to another object,
use the FIND and ZOOM buttons to help you aim the camera, locate the center of the new
object, and return to your initial magnification level.
1. Press the red FIND button
, which is located in the upper center section of the remote
control. Crosshairs appear on the screen indicating the center of the image on the screen.
2. Press the black MINUS button
to zoom out.
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3. Move the camera and center the crosshairs on the new object you want to view.
4. Press the red FIND button
again. The camera zooms in to its previous magnification
level and the crosshairs turn off.
Flipping an Image
With the ONYX camera, you can change the screen orientation so that the image is flipped and
mirrored both horizontally and vertically. (Note that the camera is configured so that it will flip to
a mirror image when rotated into the self-viewing position.)
This function is useful when the object you are viewing is upside down. For example, if you
receive a heavy package, it may be easier to flip the image around instead of turning over the
package.
Press the light blue FLIP button , located in the upper left of the remote control, four
times to cycle through the four different picture orientations.
Note: The camera will remember this setting the next time you rotate it back to this position.
Freezing an Image
Press the red FREEZE FRAME button to freeze the current image that appears on
the screen. The Menu text FREEZE appears in the lower left corner of the screen. This is
useful when viewing distant images such as text on a blackboard.
To turn off Freeze Frame and return to the camera’s live view, press the button again.
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Auto Focus Toggle
By default, the camera will adjust its focus to the nearest object in view. However, when
working or writing directly under the camera, you may want to turn this feature off.
1. Press the orange FOCUS LOCK button
, which is located on the lower left side of
the remote control, to turn Auto Focus off. The Menu text LOCK appears in the lower left
corner of the screen. The camera’s focus setting will not change meaning that an object
moved closer to or farther away from the camera lens will be out of focus.
2. Press the orange FOCUS LOCK button
again to return to the camera’s standard
Auto Focus live view.
Masking
Masking blocks the upper and lower halves of the screen, making it easier for you to focus on a
specific area of the screen and reducing glare.
Note: To access the MASK controls, remove the button cover located at the bottom of the
remote control. See Removing the Remote Control Button Cover on page 17 for more
information.
1. To turn on masking, press the black and white MASK button , which is located on the
lower right side of the remote control.
2. To adjust the size of the mask, do one of the following:
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• Press the white UP ARROW button , labeled Width, to narrow the mask.
• Press the white DOWN ARROW button
to widen the mask.
3. To adjust the position of the mask on the screen, do one of the following:
• Press the black UP ARROW button
to move the mask up the screen.
• Press the black DOWN ARROW
to move the mask down the screen.
4. To toggle the mask on and off, press the black and white MASK button
again.
Reading Lines
Reading Lines are used to help you maintain your place while reading text. To use Reading
Lines, do the following:
Note: To access the READING LINES controls, remove the button cover located at the bottom
of the remote control. See Removing the Remote Control Button Cover on page 17 for
more information.
1. Press the black and white READING LINES button , located on the lower left side of
the remote control, to display two horizontal lines.
2. To adjust the distance between Reading Lines, do one of the following:
• Press the white UP ARROW button
, labeled Width, to move the bottom reading
line up the screen, thus decreasing the distance between lines.
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• Press the white DOWN ARROW button to move the bottom reading line down
the screen and increase the distance between lines.
3. To adjust the position of the Reading Lines, do one of the following:
• Press the black UP ARROW button
, located in the lower right corner of the
remote control, to move the mask up the screen.
• Press the black DOWN ARROW
to move the mask down the screen.
4. To toggle Reading Lines on and off, press the black and white READING LINES button
again.
Saving Camera Settings
To save camera settings, turn ONYX off using the green POWER button , located in
the upper right corner of the remote control.
Note: Camera settings are unique to the camera’s position. For example, if Reading Lines are
used while reading a document in the desktop position, they may not appear when the
camera is rotated and aimed at a blackboard or yourself. Also, if you unplug ONYX from
the wall outlet without turning it off first, any recently configured camera settings are
discarded. To save camera settings, always use the green POWER button to turn off the
ONYX. For more information about camera settings, see Positioning Camera for Long
Distance or Close-up Work on page 14.
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ONYX Remote Control Functions
This section describes each button on the remote control.
ONYX remote control
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 that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: Slide the button cover down and off to
access the MASK and READING
LINES buttons. For more information,
see Removing the Remote Control
Button Cover on page 17.
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Button/LED Description and Function
Power/Function LED (Red)
This LED flashes red each time you press a button on the
remote control. It is located in the upper left corner of the remote
control.
Power (Green)
Press the POWER button to turn the power on for the video
source and camera. To turn the power off, press and hold the
POWER button
. The red LED on the camera indicates that it
is on.
The POWER button is located in the upper right corner of the
remote control.
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Button/LED Description and Function
Find (Red)
Press the FIND button to locate the center of the object that is
currently in view and focus. This is indicated by the crosshairs
that appear on screen. You can then zoom out, using the black
MINUS button
, and move the camera to place the crosshairs
on a different object. Press the FIND button again and the
camera zooms in to the previous magnification level. The
crosshairs then disappear.
This button is located in the upper center section of the remote
control.
Flip (Light Blue)
Pressing the FLIP button four times cycles the camera through
four different picture orientations.
This button is located in the upper left side of the remote control.
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Button/LED Description and Function
Video Mode (Blue)
Press the VIDEO MODE button, located in the upper right side of
the remote control, to cycle through the following color modes:
Normal color
Reverse color
Enhanced Positive (black on white)
Enhanced Negative (white on black)
Brightness (Yellow)
Press the top BRIGHTNESS button to increase the
brightness level.
Press the bottom BRIGHTNESS button
to decrease the
brightness level.
These buttons are located in the center of the remote control.
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Button/LED Description and Function
Zoom (Black)
Press the PLUS button to zoom-in and enlarge the object
that appears on the screen.
Press the MINUS button
to zoom away from the object on the
screen.
These buttons are located in the center of the remote control.
Freeze Frame (Red)
Press the FREEZE FRAME button once to freeze the
current image that appears on the screen. The on screen
message FREEZE appears on the screen.
Press it again to turn off Freeze Frame mode and return to the
live camera view. It is located on the lower left side of the remote
control.
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Button/LED Description and Function
Focus Lock (Orange)
Auto Focus mode, also known as Focus Lock, allows the camera
to automatically focus on the closest object in view. Auto Focus
is on by default.
Press the FOCUS LOCK button
to turn off Auto Focus.
When Auto Focus is off, as indicated by the on-screen message,
LOCK, the camera does not adjust its focus. Turning Auto Focus
off makes it easier to write or work with an object, because the
camera will not automatically focus on your hand. During normal
operation, it is recommended that you leave Auto Focus on.
Press the button again to restore Auto Focus mode. It is located
on the lower right side of the remote control.
Reading Lines (Black and White)
Press the READING LINES button to display two horizontal lines
on the screen. Use these lines to help you maintain your place
while reading text. You can then use the WIDTH and UP/DOWN
buttons to adjust the distance between lines and position on the
screen. Remove the button cover on the front of the remote
control to access these buttons.
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Button/LED Description and Function
Mask (Black and White)
Press the MASK button to cover the upper and lower parts of the
screen so that you can concentrate on specific items or lines of
text that appear on the screen. You can use the WIDTH and
UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the visible area and position on the
screen. Remove the button cover on the front of the remote
control to access these buttons.
Width (White)
Use these buttons to move the bottom reading line or mask on
the screen. This action closes and opens the distance between
reading lines or the mask. Remove the button cover on the front
of the remote control to access these buttons.
Up and Down (Black)
Use these buttons to move the reading lines or mask up and
down the screen. Remove the button cover on the front of the
remote control to access these buttons.
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Pairing a Remote Control with a Camera
An ONYX camera always corresponds with a specific ONYX remote control. You cannot take a
remote control from another camera and automatically use it with your camera. Both the
camera and remote control must match. To match or pair another remote control with your
camera, do the following:
Note: An unfolded paper clip is required for this procedure. Because the following tasks must
be performed within a specified time limit, review and make sure that you understand this
procedure before attempting to pair a camera and remote control.
1. Make sure that your ONYX camera is connected to the RJ45 connector on the video box,
and that power is connected to the unit.
2. Use an unfolded paper clip to press and release the recessed PAIRING button on the
bottom of the ONYX camera. The button is located between the serial number label and
the camera lens. See the next illustration.
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Camera PAIRING button
Note: Step 3 must be done within 10 seconds after pressing the camera’s PAIRING button.
3. Open the battery cover on the back of the ONYX remote control. Insert and press the
unfolded paper clip into the recessed PAIRING button (the hole above and to the right of
the batteries). See the next illustration.
The remote control’s LED will flash approximately 10 times.
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Remote control PAIRING button
4. Press the remote control’s green POWER button
and verify that the camera turns on.
The red LED on the bottom of the camera will turn on. This indicates that the camera and
remote control are correctly paired. Replace the battery cover on the remote control.
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MAGic EyeMerge Hot Keys
The following hot keys use the F12 modifier, which is the application's default modifier key. You
must press the modifier key in combination with the hot key to activate the command. If you
change the default modifier key, substitute the modifier key that you are using when issuing a
command. Refer to the MAGic EyeMerge help for more information about the modifier key.
Zoom and Focus
Description Modifier Key+Hot Key
Increase zoom F12+F2
Decrease zoom F12+F1
Find – zoom out with crosshairs; press
again to remove crosshairs and return to
previous zoom level
F12+A
Focus lock – turn Auto Focus on or off
(lock)
F12+D
Freeze Frame toggle F12+Z
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Screen View
Screen View Description Modifier Key+Hot Key
Select one of three views:
Full Screen – Camera view, Full Screen
– Computer view, or Split Screen view
F12+V
(add SHIFT to reverse order)
Full Screen – Camera view F12+HOME
Full Screen – Computer view F12+END
Split Screen view F12+PAGE UP
Split Screen orientation – toggle Split
Screen view between horizontal and
vertical orientation; use this keystroke in
conjunction with F12+F to change
camera view locations
F12+P
Move Split Screen view – toggle the
camera position to move the Split Screen
view from top to bottom or from left to
right based on screen orientation
(F12+P)
F12+F
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Screen View Description Modifier Key+Hot Key
Increase Split Screen viewing area F12+F5
Decrease Split Screen viewing area F12+F6
Camera flip – switch between Normal,
Mirror, Upside Down, or Mirror Upside
Down views
F12+Q
(add SHIFT to reverse order)
Move EyeMerge console to foreground F12+ENTER
Scroll image up or left while in Split
Screen mode
F12+F8
Scroll image down or right while in Split
Screen mode
F12+F7
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Video Modes
Video Modes Description Modifier Key+Hot Key
Select Color Video mode – switch
between Normal color mode, Negative
(inverted color) mode, Black on White
(positive) mode, or White on Black
(negative) mode
F12+E
(add SHIFT to reverse order)
Normal (full color) mode F12+SHIFT+A
Negative (inverted color) mode F12+SHIFT+S
Black on white (positive) mode F12+SHIFT+D
White on black (negative) mode F12+SHIFT+F
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Capture Image
Capture Image Description Modifier Key+Hot Key
Save current screen image F12+CTRL+S
Capture image F12+TAB
Delete image F12+DELETE
View Image
View Image Description Modifier Key+Hot Key
Jump to live image F12+0 (zero)
Next image F12+SPACEBAR
Previous image F12+SHIFT+SPACEBAR
Jump to image 1 F12+1
Jump to image 2 F12+2
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View Image Description Modifier Key+Hot Key
Jump to image 3 F12+3
Jump to image 4 F12+4
Jump to image 5 F12+5
Jump to image 6 F12+6
Jump to image 7 F12+7
Jump to image 8 F12+8
Jump to image 9 F12+9
Open image file manager F12+G
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Lines and Masks
Lines and Masks Description Modifier Key+Hot Key
Screen markers – toggle on or off F12+K
Screen marker style – select reading
lines or screen masking
F12+Y
Screen marker orientation – toggle
between horizontal or vertical screen
marker orientation
F12+O
Move reading lines or screen mask down
or to the right
F12+N
Move reading lines or screen mask up or
to the left
F12+SHIFT+N
Increase distance between reading lines
or increase amount of image viewable in
the masked area
F12+F10
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Lines and Masks Description Modifier Key+Hot Key
Decrease distance between reading lines
or decrease amount of image viewable in
the masked area
F12+F9
Select reading line color F12+R
(add SHIFT to reverse order)
Camera Control
Camera Control Description Modifier Key+Hot Key
Camera power on or off F12+X
Refresh video view F12+ESCAPE
Change the camera source F12+S
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Picture Adjustment
Picture Adjustment Description Modifier Key+Hot Key
Increase brightness F12+B
Decrease brightness F12+SHIFT+B
Increase hue F12+H
Decrease hue F12+SHIFT+H
Increase saturation F12+U
Decrease saturation F12+SHIFT+U
Increase contrast F12+C
Decrease contrast F12+SHIFT+C
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Service and Support
You can contact Freedom Scientific Technical Support to receive technical assistance with
ONYX. Before contacting Technical Support, it is recommended that you refer to
Troubleshooting on page 43 to try to resolve your problem quickly.
If you cannot resolve your issue, you can visit www.FreedomScientific.com. Choose the
Support link to search the Knowledge Base. The Knowledge Base contains articles that
address many common questions and technical issues concerning Freedom Scientific
products.
Note: This device has no user-serviceable components. Any unauthorized attempt to service or
replace internal components will void the product warranty.
To contact Freedom Scientific Technical Support by telephone, customers in the United States
can call (727) 803-8600, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. (Eastern Time).
Alternatively, you can receive support by e-mail. Send your questions and problems to
Support@FreedomScientific.com.
When you call, have your documentation ready and be prepared to provide the following
information:
Product name
What you were doing when the problem occurred
How you tried to solve the problem
ONYX Flexible-arm PC Edition User’s Guide 43
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
The screen is blank. Ensure that the television is powered on
and that the red Power LED for the
camera is on. It is located on the bottom
of the camera.
Check that all power cables are correctly
connected.
Reduce the magnification level using the
black MINUS button
.
Try adjusting brightness using the yellow
BRIGHTNESS buttons
or .
Press the blue VIDEO MODE button to
switch to a different video mode.
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Problem Solution
The unit does not turn on. Ensure that the camera and television
are both plugged in.
Ensure that the wall outlets have power
and are not malfunctioning. If the outlets
are connected to a wall switch, make
sure that the switch is on.
If you are trying to power ONYX using
two USB ports, it is possible your
computer does not output enough power
through the USB ports. Try connecting
power to the wall outlet.
Ensure that the remote control is
working. The red LED located in the
upper left corner of the remote control
flashes when a button is pushed. If this
does not happen, replace the two AAA
batteries.
Make sure that you use the remote
control that is paired with your camera.
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Problem Solution
The image on the screen is too bright, or
there is a glare from the screen that
makes it difficult to see.
Use the yellow BRIGHTNESS buttons
or to reduce the brightness.
Press the blue VIDEO MODE button
to switch to a different video mode.
The image on the screen is too dark. Use the yellow BRIGHTNESS buttons
or to increase the brightness.
Press the blue VIDEO MODE button
to switch to a different video mode.
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Problem Solution
The image on the screen is blurry or
unfocused.
Lift the camera lens and let the camera
try to regain focus.
Ensure that Auto Focus is on. You can
press the orange FOCUS LOCK button
to turn Auto Focus on or off.
Move the object to within 15 inches of
the camera with the lens down or at least
30 inches away from the camera with the
lens up.
Make sure that the lens is clean.
Check that there are no objects in the
foreground. The camera might be trying
to focus on that object.
The image is upside down.
Use the light blue FLIP button
to
invert the image.
There are smudges or blemishes on the
screen.
Clean the screen using a clean, soft, lintfree cloth. Do not spray or pour any
liquid on the screen.
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Problem Solution
Text is too small to read.
Use the black PLUS button
to
increase the magnification level.
Text is too large.
Use the black MINUS button
to
decrease the magnification level.
When I move the camera to a new
position, I lose the previous position’s
settings.
This is normal operation since camera
settings are saved and stored per
position. For example, if you have
Reading Lines turned on for distant
viewing, and then change to desktop
viewing or self viewing, the Reading
Lines will not appear unless you set
them for those camera positions.
Nothing happens while pressing buttons
on the remote control.
Your camera and remote control are
matched through firmware. If you use a
remote control that is paired with another
camera, refer to Pairing a Remote
Control with a Camera on page 30 for
procedures describing how to match the
two devices.
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Problem Solution
Note: The following only applies if you
are using the optional video
interconnect box that allows for
connection to a television or DVD
player.
ONYX is connected to a television, but
no magnified image appears on the
television screen.
Ensure that the television is plugged into
the wall outlet.
Ensure that the television is on and set
to AUX or VIDEO channel.
Ensure that the television cable is
securely connected to the ONYX video
box.
Ensure that the television connector
cable is securely connected to the
appropriate video input jack on the
television.
Note: The following only applies if you
are using the optional video
interconnect box that allows for
connection to a television or DVD
player.
ONYX is connected to a DVD player, but
no magnified image appears on the
screen
Make sure the DVD player is set to the
correct video source.
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