KOBA vision ZoomCam 1 Speech Portable Camera User Manual

KOBA vision ZoomCam 1 Speech Portable Camera

Product Information

• Specifications:
  • Brand: KOBA Vision
  • Product: ZoomCam Speech
  • Country of Origin: Belgium
  • Model Number: ZoomCam Speech
  • Connections: HDMI, USB-C (POWER), USB-C (PC)
  • Features: CE-approved, FCC-compliant, adjustable camera head

Product Usage Instructions

• Chapter 1: Safety and Maintenance Instructions
  • Safety Instructions: Dispose of the complete product in designated collection facilities. Do not dispose of the product in general household waste bins.
  • Maintenance Instructions: The device bears the CE approval mark and must accept any interference received.
• Chapter 2: Installation
  • Setting Up:
  • Press the large round button in the hinge between the 2 arms of the ZoomCam Speech.
  • Keep pressing the button while unfolding the arm until it pops out automatically.
  • Press the large round button in the hinge between the arm and the foot.
  • Keep pressing the button while unfolding the arm until it pops out automatically.
  • Turn the ZoomCam Speech and set it on its footplate.
  • The device is now ready for use.
• Position of the Camera:
  • The camera head can be positioned in multiple ways:
  • Behind (recommended): Rotate the camera to straighten the image for A3 or A4 sheets.
  • Left or right: Place the base on the left or right and adjust the image for A4 sheets.
  • Other positions: Adjust the camera to straighten the image as needed.
• Connections:
  • HDMI: Transfers image to a screen (TV or monitor).
  • USB-C (POWER): Provides additional power and sound via adapter or Bluetooth.
  • USB-C (PC): Transfers image to a computer or tablet and provides power.
• Reading Tablet:
  • Position the reading tablet over the foot of the ZoomCam Speech for smoother document movement and comfortable reading.
• T-Support:
  • Attach the T-support to the back of the base to prevent the device from falling over.

FAQs

• Q: Where can I download the latest versions of the manual?
  • A: You can download the latest versions of the manual from the KOBA Vision website: www.kobavision.be.

This manual describes the KOBA Vision ZoomCam Speech. The latest versions of the manual can be downloaded from the KOBA Vision website: www.kobavision.be.

Safety and Maintenance Instructions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Text read by the ZoomCam Speech is under no circumstance guaranteed to be a 100% correct. The text-to-speech function is solely to be used as a reading aid.
• The power supply must only be replaced by the same type (5V, max. 3A, Medical Grade AC/DC Adapter (EN60601-1)) after switching off the device and removing the adapter from the grid.
• The connections have been designed to only connect in 1 way. Never force a connection. Install the power supply of the device in a well-ventilated area.
• Never attempt to repair the device by yourself. It is dangerous to remove protective covers which are there to prevent electric shock. You must contact KOBA Vision or your dealer in case of defects.
• To avoid electrocution, do not place the device in a spot where it can come into contact with liquids.
• Consult the user manual of the screen or other connected external devices for specific safety instructions related to this device.
• Save this manual carefully. It contains all necessary information about your device.
• Keep the device in a dry, well-ventilated and clean place. Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or a heat source.
• Never use this device in ambient temperatures higher than 35°C.
• This device is designed as aid to magnify documents. Any change of purpose voids the CE marking.
• Your product is designed and manufactured with high-quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
• Do not dispose of your old product in your general household waste bin. Dispose of the complete product (including its cables, plugs and accessories) in the designated collection facilities.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

• Disconnect all the cables from the device before cleaning.
• Occasionally clean the device and the lens using a damp cloth intended for cleaning computers and screens.
• Do not allow any fluids to enter the device.
• Treat your device with care and you will enjoy it for years to come.
• CE
  • This device bears the CE approval mark.

FCC

This device bears the FCC approval mark. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under 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 per 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• 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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

Installation

CONTENT

• The ZoomCam Speech is supplied with the following content:
• ZoomCam Speech camera
• USB-C – USB-C 3 cable (1 meter)
• USB-C – USB-A 3 cable (1 meter)
• HDMI cable (2 meter)
• USB-C power supply
• T-support ZoomCam Speech
• 2x Remote control ZoomCam Speech
• 2x AAA batteries
• Protection bag
• Reading tablet
• Adapter USB-C – Mini Jack 3,5 mm (Audio)
• User Manual

SETTING UP

1. Press the large round button in the hinge between the 2 arms of the ZoomCam Speech. The button has 3 tactile dots.
2. Keep pressing the button while unfolding the arm until the button pops out automatically.
3. Press the large round button in the hinge between the arm and the foot. The button has 3 tactile dots.
4. Keep pressing the button while unfolding the arm until the button pops out automatically.
5. Turn the ZoomCam Speech and set it on his footplate.
6. Ready.

POSITION OF THE CAMERA

The ZoomCam Speech can be used in multiple ways because the camera head can turn in any direction.

1. Behind (recommended)
   • The arm of the camera is placed at the back. Rotate the camera around its axis to straighten the image. A3 sheets can moved freely under the camera.
2. Left or right
   • The base of the camera is placed on the left or the right.
   • Rotate the camera around its axis to straighten the image. A4 sheets can moved freely under the camera.
3. Other positions
   • Rotate the camera around its axis to adjust the image straight.

CONNECTIONS

1. HDMI
   • The HDMI connection transfers the image from the ZoomCam Speech to a screen. This can be a television screen as well as a monitor.
2. USB-C 3 port – POWER
   • Power
   • This USB connection can provide additional power. This USB connection is used if the other USB connection does not provide sufficient power or to connect an external battery or power supply.
   • Sound
   • This USB connection also provides sound via a USB-C – MiniJack 3.5 mm adapter or via the optional USB-C Bluetooth adapter.
3. USB-C 3 port – PC
   • The USB connection transfers the image to a computer or tablet. The connection also provides power to the device. This USB connection is the main connection.

READING TABLET

• The reading tablet is intended to move documents smoother over the foot of the ZoomCam Speech. With the reading tablet documents can be read more comfortably.
• Position the bottom groove of the reading tablet over the foot of the ZoomCam Speech. Now you will have a smooth surface above the foot of the ZoomCam Speech to move documents.

T-SUPPORT

• By attaching the supplied T-support to the back of the ZoomCam Speech’s base, the device is protected from falling over.

POWER SUPPLY

The ZoomCam Speech operates on external power. Power will be supplied to the USB ports. Connect the USB cable or USB power supply. The LED lights on the front and back inform details about the power source.

• 3x green: Enough power. ZoomCam Speech is powered via USB-C. The ZoomCam Speech will turn on without having trouble with power.
• 3x yellow: Not sure of sufficient power. ZoomCam Speech is powered via a non USB-C supply. ZoomCam Speech could have a problem.
• 6x red: The ZoomCam Speech can’t turn on, because of too less power. Connect a second power source via USB.

CONNECT THE ZOOM CAM SPEECH TO A SCREEN
To use ZoomCam Speech on a screen (with built-in speakers), connect it via the HDMI connector. Power the device using the included USB-C power adapter or by connecting the ZoomCam Speech to a USB port on the screen that provides sufficient power.

Use:

• HDMI cable → connect to HDMI interface
• USB-C power supply or USB-C – USB-A cable for connection to the screen → connect 1 of the 2 USB connections
• It is recommended to use a screen with built-in speakers so that the read-aloud function is available without additional connection.
• If the screen does not have built-in speakers, solve this by:
• Connect the supplied USB-C – Mini Jack 3.5 mm adapter to the middle USB port. Connect the power supply to the outer USB-C port. Connect external speakers or headphones to the Mini Jack 3.5 mm.
• Connect the optional bluetooth adapter to the middle USB port. Connect the power supply to the outer USB-C port. Connect a bluetooth speaker or headphones by long pressing the button on the adapter so that the bluetooth adapter is in pairing mode. Put the speakers or headphones into pairing mode too. Both devices will pair automatically. For a list of compatible bluetooth adapters, refer to the specifications at the back of the manual.

CONNECT THE ZOOM CAM SPEECH TO A COMPUTER OR TABLET

• Use the USB-C (PC) connection to connect the ZoomCam Speech on a computer, tablet or smartphone. If the device does not have enough power, use the second USB (PWR) connection. Use:
• USB-C cable → connect it to the outer USB-C connector (PC) – 3
• If the ZoomCam Speech does not have enough power or if you want to connect an external battery, use a second USB cable → connect it to the middle USB-C connection (PWR) – 2

USB 3, type USB-C 3A

• The ZoomCam Speech works optimally with a USB 3, type USB-C 3A.
• When connecting the ZoomCam Speech, the LED flashes green.

USB 3, type USB-C 1,5

• Each USB-C port delivers at least 1,5A. This port may not provide enough power. If the ZoomCam Speech is not receiving enough power, the LED flashes 6 times red at the next start-up. In this case, connect the ZoomCam Speech with a second USB cable, connect the power supply or connect a USB-cable to an external battery.
• When connecting the ZoomCam Speech, the LED flashes yellow.

USB 3, type USB-A

• It is also possible to use a USB 3, type USB-A. This port may not provide enough power. If the ZoomCam Speech is not receiving enough power, the LED flashes 6 times red at the next start-up. In this case, connect the ZoomCam Speech with a USB-C cable, connect the power supply, connect a second USB cable to the computer or tablet or connect a USB-cable to an external battery.
• When connecting the ZoomCam Speech, the LED flashes yellow.

USB 2, type USB-A

• It is also possible to use a USB 2, type USB-A. This port does not provide enough power. If the ZoomCam Speech is not receiving enough power, the LED flashes 6 times red at the next start-up. In this case, connect the power supply, connect a second USB cable to the computer or tablet or connect a USB cable to an external battery.
• When connecting the ZoomCam Speech, the LED flashes yellow.

Operation

• REMOTE CONTROL
  • The ZoomCam Speech is operated with a remote control. The remote control has 2 AAA batteries. On the back of the remote control there is a cover that you can slide down to replace the batteries.
  • The receiver is located between the lights in the horizontal arm of the ZoomCam Speech.
  • The LEDs on the front and back of the ZoomCam Speech flashes when a button is pressed on the remote control.
  • ZoomCam Speech is compatible with the remote control of ZoomCam Speech and also with ZoomCam without read-aloud function.

1| Press briefly: switch between overview and magnification

Hold button: read-aloud full image

Hold button if devices is switched off: switch on without read-aloud function

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2| Press briefly: switch ON

Hold button: switch OFF

3| Zoom in
4| Zoom out
5| Read-aloud – Start – Pause – Stop
6| Press briefly: go back one word in the text

Hold button: go back one sentence in the text

7| Press briefly: go ahead one word in the text

Hold button: go ahead one sentence in the text

8| Press briefly: switch between photo mode, negative, positive reading

Hold button – negative/positive: changes colour of the background or characters

Hold button – distance view: mirror image

9| Press briefly: hide/unhide column selector

Hold button: change the colour of the column selector

10| Press briefly: volume up

Hold button: select another reading voice or automatic

11| Press briefly: volume down

Hold button: select another reading voice or automatic

12| Press briefly: switch between brightnes, background, lighting, reading line, reading bar, ticker

Hold button (ZoomCam Speech): change colour or reading line

Hold button (ZoomCam): switch between overview and magnification

13| Press in colour mode: increase brightness

Press in negative or positive reading: improve background

Press in lighting: more light

Press in reading line: move line up

Press in reading bar: higher

Press in ticker: increase size

14| Press in colour mode: decrease brightness

Press in negative or positive reading: decrease background

 | Press in lighting: less light

Press in reading line: move line down

Press in reading bar: smaller

Press in ticker: decrease size

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15| Decrease reading speed (slower)
16| Increase reading speed (faster)

ICONS

The functions of the ZoomCam Speech are shown with icons on the screen. For some functions, you will see a red progress indicator to the left of the icon to indicate how the function is set or how it is changing.

• Magnification. The camera zooms in or out.
• Photo mode. In this view, the camera image is unedited.
• Negative – positive reading. In this mode, the image is converted into artificial colours for high contrast. By pressing the colour button long you can set other colours.
• Overview. In this view, the camera zooms to a small magnification to provide an overview.
• Mirroring. This view is only available in distance mode. In mirror mode you can point the camera at yourself.
• Volume. The volume is increasing or decreasing. A red bar indicates the volume level.
• Reading speed. The reading speed is increasing or decreasing.A red bar indicates the reading speed level.
• Brightness. Increase or decrease the brightness of the image.
• Background. To filter the background or change the thickness of the letters.
• Lighting. Adjusts the lighting.
• Reading line. The image has ahorizontal line. You can move the line up or down.
• Reading bar. Make the bar higher or smaller.
• Ticker. Change size of the ticker.
• Column selector. Hold button to change its colour.
• The read-aloud function isn’t available. The device was started without a read-aloud function.
• Wait. The read-aloud function is starting. It can take up to 30 seconds to prepare the read-aloud function. It is ready after the beep.
• Navigation by sentence or word.
• Switching off. Hold the button while switching off. A red bar indicates how long you need to hold.

SWITCHING ON / OFF

• In combination with a screen or monitor
  • Switching on with button 2. Most screens are switched on automatically by the ZoomCam Speech. If this does not happen, switch on the screen and choose the correct source (see screen manual).
  • The ZoomCam Speech is turned off by pressing and holding button 2. A red bar indicates when the
  • ZoomCam Speech will be switched off.
• Switching on without read-aloud function
  • The ZoomCam Speech can be switched on without read-aloud to save power. Press and hold button 1.
• In combination with a computer or tablet (streaming)
  • The ZoomCam Speech is automatically switched on by the viewer.
  • The ZoomCam Speech switches off by stopping the stream, by closing the application, or by selecting another camera.
  • ZoomCam Speech switches off with a delay of 30 seconds by default. During these 30 seconds, the image is immediately available when the stream is started again.
  • ZoomCam Speech switches on with a read-aloud function. If you don’t want to read aloud, switch the on with button 1 before starting the application. You start your application after having started the ZoomCam Speech.

READING ALOUD

The ZoomCam Speech reads all the displayed text on the screen. By pressing button 5 you can start the reading process regardless of the chosen magnification.

1. Put the text on the sliding table beneath the ZoomCam Speech.
2. The text now becomes visible on the screen.
3. Select a text block by placing the text block in the middle of the screen or by crossing the text block by the column selector.
4. Press button 5 to start the read-aloud function.
   • A. Column Selector
   • B. Text block
   • C. Text box

Pause

• Reading aloud is initiated by pressing button 5. To pause, press button 5. To resume reading, press button 5.

Continuous reading

• The ZoomCam Speech reads continuously. When you move further into the text, the ZoomCam Speech will continue reading without interruption. The reading frame disappears when moving but will reappear when the new position is found.

Reading full image on the display

• The ZoomCam Speech can read the full image on the display by pressing and holding button 1. The ZoomCap Speech will read the full image without column recognition. This features simplifies reading invoices, bank receipts and tables.

Navigation

• The ZoomCam Speech can navigate by word or by sentence. When pressing and holding button 6 or button 7 the device will go further or go back sentence by sentence. By pressing briefly you go further or go back word by word.
• You can easily have the text read out again by sliding the text upwards again with the slide table. If you slide the text upwards by more than 1 cm, the ZoomCam Speech will resume reading aloud from the start and not from the previous reading position.

Progress indicator

• While reading, the ZoomCam Speech displays a progress indicator. This is a bar which is shown at the bottom of the screen and indicates the progress in the text. The progress indicator can appear in 3 different forms.

Reading within the same column

• Sliding up or continuing reading without sliding the text that is being read out of the screen: the reading frame disappears and reappears when the new position is found.
• Continue reading while the text is slid out at the top of the screen. The frame disappears and reappears when the text that is being read enters the screen again. When the text connects, this is shown by double bars that approach one and other.
• When it is impossible to reconnect, meaning that the text was slid through too far, an arrow appears to the right of the bar. You can position the text back until you see the indicator without the arrow.

Reading the next column

• During the reading of one column, you can already move to the next without interrupting the reading of the previous column.
• In that case, an arrow is shown next to the bar. To repeat a text you can slide the text downwards. The text will be read from the top.

Ticker

• The ticker will display the readout text on the screen. The ticker can be activated or deactivated by pressing button 12 until the ticker is shown on the display. The size of the ticker is set by turning button 13 and 14.
• The colors are configured automatically depending on the color of the column selector, set by pressing and holding button 9.
• When changing the size of the ticker with buttons 13 and 14, the news ticker switches from scrolling to word-by-word.
• The speed at which the text is displayed is linked to the reading speed of the ZoomCam Speech. You can adjust the speed with button 15 (slower) and button 16 (faster).

Reading bar

• The horizontal reading bar is a clear bar from left to right on the screen. The text that isn’t covered by the bar is slightly visible. The reading bar is used to cover text or to select a part of the text to read aloud.
• Press button 12 until the bar is displayed on the screen. Press button 12 (higher) or button 13 (smaller) to set the height. Press button 9 to show or hide edge lines. Press long on button 9 to change colours.
• Press and hold button 1 to read the text in the reading bar without column recognition.
• Press button 5 to read the text in the reading bar with column recognition.

Language and reading voices

• Attention! This menu will pop up automatically when initializing the unit for the first time 30 seconds after startup.
• You can change the language options at any time. To open the language menu, you press button 5 for 10 seconds. The language menu will open.

The menu has 3 steps:

• Step 1: Language of the spoken assisting messages
  • This is where you adjust the language of the spoken buttons. You choose your mother tongue. An inhabitant of France chooses French. Select the language with the arrow keys. Press and hold button 5 to go to step 2.
• Step 2: Preferred voice
  • Most languages have several voices. In step 2 you choose your preferred voice for the spoken buttons and your preferred voice for reading out the texts with the arrow keys.
  • Usually, you can choose between a male and female voice. In French, for example, you can choose between Virginie, Thomas, Felix, and Audry. You select the voice with the arrow keys. Press and hold button 5 to go to step 3.
• Step 3: Other reading voices
  • If you would like to have texts read out by other voices or in different languages, you can select other voices in step 3.
  • You select the voice with the arrow keys.
  • By briefly pressing button 5 you can switch a voice on or off. (X) indicates that a voice is switched on. ( ) indicates that a voice is switched off.
  • You can switch on/off various voices. By holding button 5 you will exit the voice and language menu.

Automatic language recognition

• You can activate the option “automatic language recognition” by pressing and holding the volume buttons 10 or 11 until the ZoomCam Speech announces “automatic”.
• When this function is set, each text bloc will be read in the appropriate language.
• The default voice is predefined. If you want the text to be read in another voice, only select 1 voice per language (your preferred voice) in the language menu.

POSITION OF THE CAMERA

• The camera has a 2-dimensional head that can be adjusted manually.

Rotate

• By rotating the camera you can rotate the image and adjust it correctly so that the text is right on the screen.

Tilt (switch between reading and distance view)

• By tilting the camera up and down you choose to read under the camera or to use it for a distance view.

POSITION SENSOR
The ZoomCam Speech has a sensor that detects the position of the camera. The ZoomCam Speech knows whether the camera is viewing the distance or is used for reading. The pre-sets between the 2 modes are stored according to the sensor. The ZoomCam Speech remembers the settings for:

• Magnification, Color, Brightness, Background, Lighting, Reading line, Reading bar, Ticker.

Using ZoomCam Speech on a screen

• It is recommended to combine the ZoomCam Speech with a screen with built-in speakers.
• To use the ZoomCam Speech with a screen, connect the ZoomCam Speech to the screen with an HDMI cable.
• The ZoomCam Speech is compatible with a digital display that has a HDMI or DVI connection. A HDMI-HDMI cable is supplied with the ZoomCam Speech. For a screen with a different connection, you need a different cable (not included).
• Connect the HDMI cable. Also, connect a power supply. You can connect the supplied USB-C adapter to the wall socket or you can use the USB-C – USB-A cable to power the ZoomCam Speech through the screen.
• Note: not every screen has a USB port with power or sufficient power.
• To display the image on the screen, select the correct source on the screen.
• Only screens with built-in speakers provide sound. To connect headphones or external speakers, refer to Chapter 3: Headphones and external speakers.

Using ZoomCam Speech on a computer or tablet

• To use the ZoomCam Speech with a computer or tablet, connect the ZoomCam Speech via a USB cable. We recommend using a USB 3, USB-C port.
• If this is not available, you can also use a regular USB 3 (recommended for better performance) or USB 2, USB-A port.
• With a USB-A port, it may be that there is insufficient power. In this case, connect a second USB cable, the power supply or an external battery.
• By connecting the device, the ZoomCam Speech is automatically configured on the operating system.

IMAGE SPEED AND RESOLUTION
The ZoomCam Speech image is available as “ZoomCam Speech USB Video Stream”. You can find it in the list of available cameras. The ZoomCam Speech has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a frame rate of 60 frames per second. You can achieve this speed with a USB 3 connection. The ZoomCam Speech automatically reduces its frame rate when the connection is not optimal.

As a solution, you can:

• Decrease the resolution in the viewer. The frame rate will be increased automatically.
• Use a USB 3 cable.
• Use a computer/tablet with a USB 3 port.
• Use a high-performance computer.
• Use a high-performance program to display the images.

SOUND

• The sound is transferred by the audio interface available as “ZoomCam Speech USB Audio Stream”. You will find it in the list of available audio devices. Depending on the operating system or application, you need to set it to listen to the interface.

WINDOWS (LAPTOP, TABLET, DESK COMPUTER)

• The ZoomCam Speech works best in combination with a Windows computer or tablet equipped with a USB 3 port, preferably USB-C. ZoomCam Speech was successfully tested on several devices, but there is no guarantee that the ZoomCam Speech will function on all devices.
• Under Windows, the ZoomCam Speech shows images in various programs.

Audio

• ZoomCam Speech sound cannot be heard through the internal speakers before setting it up in Windows.
• Open the old Windows Control Panel. Click the start button and type “control panel” and open.
• Open Sound.
• Click on tab Recording.
• Select Microphone ZoomCam Speech USB Audio Stream and click Properties.
• Click on tab Listen.
• Enable Listen to this device.
• Click OK. Click OK. Close the control panel window.

Image

• In Windows, the ZoomCam Speech displays images in several applications.

SuperNova (full screen and split screen)

• You can switch on or off “Connect and View” using the “Visual” options in the SuperNova control panel.
• Hotkey: ALT + NUMPAD ENTER (computer) or LEFT SHIFT + CAPS LOCK + 0 (laptop).
• When you turn on “Connect and View” a portion of the screen begins to show the image from the camera or whiteboard.
• This area is called the Viewer. You can change the position of the Viewer on the screen and you can use the Viewer Toolbar to adjust the size, color, and contrast of the image to make it easier to see.

Selecting the camera

• In the “Visual” option, open the “Connect and View” submenu and choose “Settings”. The “Connect and View Settings” dialog box opens showing the “Camera” settings.
• Select the ZoomCam Speech from the “Devices” list.
• Check Use Camera Optical Zoom. This means that SuperNova can control the magnification of the camera, which improves image quality.
• Check Use camera color change. This means that SuperNova can control the colors of the camera, which improves image quality.
• TIP: Under the Settings button you can set the resolution. We recommend selecting 1920 x 1080, 60 fps. If the picture is slow, you can lower the resolution.
• Choose the OK button.

Adjusting the viewer position and size

• By default, the Viewer appears on the top half of the screen. You can change the position and size of the Viewer through the “Connect and View” settings in the SuperNova Control Panel. You can dock the viewer to the top, bottom, left or right side of the screen and the Viewer can be set to fill 80%, 50%, or 20% of the screen area.

• You can also set the Viewer to “Full Screen”. While in Full-Screen Mode, you can continue to use CAPS LOCK + MIDDLE MOUSE BUTTON to switch between the Viewer and the desktop.
  Switching between the Viewer and the desktop

• To access the Viewer toolbar and to make adjustments to the image requires you to place the focus in the Viewer area.

• You can switch between the Viewer and the desktop by pressing CAPS LOCK + MIDDLE MOUSE BUTTON.

• If you have both an active camera and whiteboard connection then pressing CAPS LOCK + MIDDLE MOUSE BUTTON cycles you between camera, whiteboard, and desktop.

Magnification

• You can change the size of the image in the Viewer by using the magnification buttons in the Viewer Toolbar. If you are using a touchscreen device, you can also change magnification by doing a 2-finger pinch or 2-finger stretch.
• You can also use the following hot keys:
• Zoom in: LEFT CONTROL + NUMPAD PLUS or CAPS LOCK + MOUSE WHEEL UP or ALT + EQUALS
• Zoom out: LEFT CONTROL + NUMPAD MINUS or CAPS LOCK + MOUSE WHEEL DOWN or ALT + DASH
• Always use SuperNova in optical zoom mode. This has the best result.
• This icon means you are in optical zoom mode.

Changing the colors of the image

• If you are finding viewing the image difficult because of the colors and contrast, then you can use the Colour Changer button to cycle through some different color schemes.

Locking the image

• The Lock Image button lets you freeze the screen on the current image. This allows you to explore the image in more detail without the possibility of the image changing.
• Although available as a Viewer Toolbar button when using a camera, you may find this option more useful when viewing presentations as it will allow you to freeze the screen on a particular slide rather than relying on the teacher to stop the presentation at that point. When you unlock the image the Viewer refreshes the current camera image or shows the current presenter’s computer screen.

Capture image

• The Capture Image button lets you copy the image in the Viewer to the Windows Clipboard. Pressing CAPS LOCK+P also copies the image in the Viewer to the Windows Clipboard.
• You can then copy the image into a document or you can convert the image you have captured to text by using the SuperNova “Scan and Read” options, or by pressing LEFT CONTROL+CAPS LOCK+O.

Reading aloud

• The OCR button lets you OCR the image of the camera.

Other functions

• We recommend not to use them.
• Rotate: Rotate the camera head of the ZoomCam Speech to rotate the image.
• Focus: Do not adjust this. The ZoomCam Speech has an automatic focus.
• ZoomText (full screen and split screen)
• To start the camera click the Camera button on the Tools toolbar tab, or use hotkey: CAPS LOCK + CTRL + C.
• Tip: When using the camera hotkey with default ZoomText settings, the layered keys banner is shown on top of the camera image. Disable the banner via ZoomText – Command Keys – Button Banner Settings – Uncheck Display the banner of the layered keys.
• If the Camera toolbar is not in view, press CAPS LOCK + CTRL + C to engage the camera layered key command mode, and then press T to bring the toolbar into view.

Selecting the camera

On the Tools toolbar tab, click the arrow next to Camera or navigate to Camera and press the down arrow key. In the Camera menu, choose Settings.  In the Active Camera list box, select ZoomCam Speech USB Video stream.

• Disable: Automatically set camera resolution.
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Frame Rate: 60 FPS Click OK.
• TIP: Save your settings under ZoomText – Configurations– Save as default. This will save your settings so you don’t have to redo all the settings again.

Adjusting the viewer position and size

In the Camera toolbar you can choose:

• Full screen: the whole screen shows the image of the ZoomCam Speech. To switch between Full and Docked view, press CAPS LOCK + CTRL + C to activate layered keys mode, then press Tab to switch between Docked / Full View.
• Docked view (split screen): the image of the ZoomCam Speech is displayed on 50% of the screen. You choose where you want the image to be displayed. You can choose from: top, right, bottom, left. Hotkey: CAPS LOCK + LEFT / RIGHT ARROW

Magnification

• Use the buttons on the ZoomCam Speech remote control to do this. The buttons in the ZoomText Camera Toolbar also work, but they zoom in and out in large steps.

Other functions

We recommend not to use them.

• Rotate: Rotate the camera head of the ZoomCam Speech to rotate the image.
• Color: Set this function to normal. Use the ZoomCam Speech remote to adjust the colors.
• Brightness: Do not adjust this. Use the ZoomCam Speech remote control to adjust the brightness.
• Focus: Do not adjust this. The ZoomCam Speech has an automatic focus.

Windows Camera

• Open Windows Camera.
• Click on Next camera if the ZoomCam Speech image isn’t displayed.
• Click on Settings the change resolution and frame rate. Select 1080p 16:9 60fps.
• TIP: In Windows Camera, you can take a screenshot or record a video. For the video, Windows Camera uses the microphone of your computer or tablet.

MAC OS (LAPTOP, PERSONAL COMPUTER)

• The ZoomCam Speech works best in combination with a Mac computer equipped with a USB 3 port, preferably USB-C.
• ZoomCam Speech was successfully tested on several devices, but there is no guarantee that the ZoomCam Speech will function on all devices.

Audio and image

• Install the Camera Window app from the App Store.
• Open Camera Window.

Configuration

• Click Video – Device and select ZoomCam USB Video Stream.
• Click Audio – Device and select ZoomCam USB Interface.
• Uncheck Mute at Audio Mute.

IPADOS (TABLET)

• ZoomCam Speech is compatible with iPads equipped with a USB-C port.
• IPad Pro and iPad Air have been successfully tested and deliver high-speed images (USB 3 port).
• The standard iPad 10th generation does not have a fast USB port (USB 2) which gives slower image refresh.
• Lowering the image resolution offers a solution here. We cannot guarantee that the ZoomCam Speech will work on every device.

Audio and image

• Install the CamX – USB Camera app from the App Store.
• Open CamX.

Configuration

• For slow image refresh, lower image resolution.
• Click the cog in the lower-right corner at ZoomCam SUB Video Stream.
• Set resolution to 1280 x 720.

ANDROID (TABLET, SMARTPHONE)

• The ZoomCam Speech works best in combination with an Android tablet or smartphone equipped with a USB 3 port, preferably USB-C.
• ZoomCam Speech was successfully tested on several devices, but there is no guarantee that the ZoomCam Speech will function on all devices.

Audio and image

• Install the nExt Camera app from the Google Play Store.
• Open nExt Camera.

Configuration

• Click the cog in the upper left corner.
• Enable Audio loopback.

CHROME OS (CHROMEBOOK)
The ZoomCam Speech works best in combination with a Chromebook equipped with a USB 3 port, preferably USB-C. ZoomCam Speech was successfully tested on several devices, but there is no guarantee that the ZoomCam Speech will function on all devices.

Audio

• Chrome OS can’t play audio from the ZoomCam Speech on the device’s speakers.
• This combination requires the use of headphones or external speakers via the included USB-C to Mini Jack 3.5 mm adapter or via the optional Bluetooth adapter. See:
• Chapter 3 – Headphones and external speakers.

Image

• Open the Camera app in the start menu.
• Click on Next camera if the ZoomCam Speech image isn’t displayed.
• Click on Mirroring if you see the image in the mirror.
• For best view, clik on Video

Usage tips

READING ALOUD – TEXT BLOCKS

• Reading aloud is best done in a reading mode where you easily can select the text blocks.

READING ALOUD – RECOGNITION

• Text recognition isn’t 100% accurate. The devices will make mistakes. By changing the magnification you can adapt the quality of recognition.

READING

• Reading is best done in positive or negative mode. These modes adapt the image for the visually impaired to a high-contrast image with an improved background. Background and letters can be set at your discretion.
• The background can be set using background suppression.
• This will allow you to filter out the structure of a sheet. This unique KOBA Vision function allows you at all times to set a high-contrast background without annoying paper impurities. A newspaper can be read without annoying paper impurities. Factory
• settings will take you back to the original settings.

WATCH PHOTOS

• Photos are best watched in photo mode. This mode is an unprocessed image without contrast enhancement.
• By changing the brightness, you can adjust the image so that the photo becomes visible. Quality is slightly improved when locking the auto focus.

CRAFTING

• Crafting is best done with a small magnification. It is better to select a dark background during this activity so that the camera is not hindered by large differences in contrast with whatever is darkened by the hands.

WRITING

• You can also write under the ZoomCam Speech. It is best to use a black pen and lined paper.

WARRANTY

• KOBA Vision offers a two-year warranty on every ZoomCam Speech, starting from the delivery date. To be able to benefit from the warranty, you need to keep the box and the packaging material.
• Warranty services are provided by KOBA Vision or dealers acting on behalf of KOBA Vision. When the ZoomCam Speech cannot be repaired correctly, KOBA Vision reserves the right to replace the reading device by an equal device.
• All components and products replaced within the warranty period become the property of KOBA Vision.

WARRANTY PROVISIONS

• The warranty becomes invalid if the KOBA Vision ZoomCam Speech:
  • Was not used according to instructions or was misused;
  • Was damaged as a result of a fall or impact;
  • Was disassembled or tinkered with;
  • Was repaired earlier by a non-official service partner.

Consequential loss is under no circumstances covered by the warranty. KOBA Vision will neither assume any liability whatsoever nor accept any possibility of liability except for the warranty provisions explicitly stated above. This limitation to the liability does not imply a breach of the customer’s legal consumer rights or his or her rights vis-à-vis the vendor.

SERVICE FULFILMENT

• Before claiming the warranty or service and before contacting KOBA Vision or a dealer, you must note the product name, serial number, purchase date, invoice number, and any error messages or particular problem aspects.

SERIOUS INCIDENT REPORTING

• In the event of a serious incident taking place during the use of this product, affecting the user, it must be reported to the product manufacturer or authorized distributor.
• Should the incident take place within the European Union (EU), it must also be reported to the local competent authority within the member state.

CONTACT

• MANUFACTURER
  • KOBA Vision bv
  • De Oude Hoeven 6
  • 3971 Leopoldsburg
  • Belgium
  • Tel. +32 11 51 70 80
  • info@kobavision.be.
  • www.kobavision.be.
• SWISS AUTORISED REPRESENTATIVE
  • Accesstech AG
  • Bürgenstrasse 12
  • 6005 Luzern
  • Switzerland
  • Tel: +41 41 227 41 27
  • info@accesstech.ch.
  • www.accesstech.ch.
  • KOBA Vision ZoomCam Speech

References

• Accesstech AG – EDV-Lösungen für Sehbehinderte und Blinde
• Hulpmiddelen voor slechtzienden en blinden - KOBA Vision

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