Optelec C24 ClearView Full HD Desktop Magnifier Instruction Manual
- June 7, 2024
- Optelec
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Optelec C24 ClearView Full HD Desktop Magnifier
ClearView C
Advanced Features and Functions
Optelec
P.O. Box 399
2993 LT Barendrecht
The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 (0)88 6783 444 Fax +31 (0)88 6783 400
E-mail: info@optelec.nl
Website: www.optelec.com
Introduction
Congratulations on choosing the ClearView C, a desktop video magnifier
developed by Optelec. The ClearView C enables you to read, write, view photos,
do work and so much more. The ClearView C magnifies and enhances text, objects
and images and allows you to view them in your preferred high contrast color
combination, brightness and contrast settings. It is easy to operate and can
be used at home, work and school.
The ClearView C has a unique ergonomic, modular design that focuses on ease of
use, comfortable reading and maximum working space. The high quality reading
table allows you to move text and objects smoothly beneath the camera. The
integrated user-friendly control pad allows you to switch between basic and
advanced functionality. The ClearView C design ensures a comfortable reading
posture and fits perfectly in your home’s interior.
About this manual
At Optelec, we are constantly improving our products and their
functionalities. Therefore, it is possible that this manual is not the latest
version. Please download the most up-to-date manual on
www.optelec.com at the Support section.
This manual will help you to become familiar with the ClearView C features and
operation. Please read this manual thoroughly before using your ClearView C.
Please note that the ClearView C is a modular system. Different ClearView C
models can be assembled by selecting the various modules. This user manual
covers all of the models currently available. Some features and functions can
be added by installing different modules. It is possible that your model does
not support some of the functions or features described in this manual.
If you have any questions or suggestions concerning the use of this product,
please contact your Optelec distributor or Optelec’s headquarters by
consulting the contact information page located at the end of this manual. We
greatly appreciate your feedback. We hope you enjoy working with your
ClearView C.
The ClearView C HD & ClearView C One
The Optelec ClearView C HD and ClearView C One have a unique C-shaped design
that provides you with more reading comfort and working space than traditional
magnifiers.
We hope you enjoy working with your ClearView C.
What’s in the box?
The ClearView C packaging contains the following:
- The ClearView C
- A power cord
- The wireless Control Pad
- Instruction Sheet for the wireless Control Pad
- Instruction Sheet for switching the Table Setup
- ClearView C Setup and Use
- ClearView C Safety and Care
Optional:
The Comfort Table Tray
If any of these items are missing from your package, please contact your
Optelec distributor.
Getting to know your ClearView C
The following figures show the ClearView C’s main components.
- Monitor
- Reading table
- C-shaped arm
- Control pad
- X & Y brake slides
- Handle
- Master power switch
- Camera box
- HDMI out
- HDMI in
- Power in
- Power out
- Camera connection (speech)
Unpacking and installing
The ClearView C is shipped in one box and is already assembled. All you have
to do is unpack the ClearView C, plug the power cord into the unit and plug
the power cord into the power socket.
To power on the ClearView C, please take the following steps:
- Plug the power cord into the power socket;
- Press the On / Off button at the left side of the Camera Box.
Note: Make sure you connect the power cord to a socket-outlet with earthing connection.
Switching the table setup
The ClearView C has two table setups: the Compact setup and the wide Comfort
setup. The Compact setup is the standard setup. If you would like to have more
space, for instance when doing craftwork or reading larger documents, you can
switch to the Comfort setup. Please refer to the Instruction Sheet for
switching the Table Setup for step-by-step pictures.
To switch from the Compact to Comfort setup:
- Remove the monitor.
- Release the brakes and slide the table top to the right.
- Loosen the black knob.
- Slide the table top back to its position and secure the brakes by sliding them to the middle.
- Hold the table and pull the arm out until you hear a click.
- Slide the table top to the right and secure the black knob.
- Remove the cap from the top of the C-shaped arm and loosen the black knob.
- Slide the camera box to the right, secure the black knob and place the cap back on the arm.
- Place the monitor on the display adjustment.
To switch back to the Compact setup:
- Remove the monitor.
- Release the brakes and slide the table top to the right.
- Loosen the black knob.
- Slide the table top back to its position and secure the brakes by sliding them to the middle.
- Hold the table and push the arm into the table until you hear a click.
- . Slide the table top to the right and secure the black knob.
- Remove the cap from the top of the C-shaped arm and loosen the black knob.
- Slide the camera box to the left,secure the black knob and place the cap back on the arm.
- Place the monitor on the display adjustment.
The ClearView C Flex
The new Optelec ClearView C Flex is a unique desktop video magnifier with a
space saving design that improves your reading experience. It provides you
with more working space than ever before, making it ideal to use at work or
school.
We hope you enjoy working with your ClearView C Flex.
What’s in the ClearView C Flex box?
The ClearView C Flex packaging contains the following:
- The ClearView C Flex arm
- The ClearView C Flex monitor
- The ClearView C Flex display adjustment
- The ClearView C Flex camera box
- 2 Allen keys
- A power cord and HDMI cable
- The wireless Control Pad
- Instruction Sheet for the wireless Control Pad
- ClearView C Flex Setup and Use
- ClearView C Safety and Care
Optional:
- The reading table
- The Comfort Table Tray
If any of these items are missing from your package, please contact your Optelec distributor.
Getting to know your ClearView C Flex
The following figures show the ClearView C Flex’s main components.
- Monitor
- Reading table (optional)
- Control Pad
- X & Y Brake slides
- Master power switch
- Camera Box
- HDMI out
- HDMI in
- Power in
- Power out
- Camera connection (speech)
Unpacking and installing the ClearView C Flex
The ClearView C Flex is shipped in boxes and needs to be assembled before it
can be used. Please also refer to ClearView C Flex Setup and Use included in
the box.
To set up and power on the ClearView C Flex, please take the following steps:
- Unpack the boxes of the ClearView C Flex.
- Mount the bottom part of the ClearView C Flex on a stable table and fasten it with the screw.
- Place the top part of the ClearView C Flex on the bottom part.
- In case the Clearview C Flex is used with the reading table, mount the arm at the top of the pole, in its highest position.
- Use the included Allen keys to tighten the screws at the top and bottom part of the arm.
- Mount the display adjustment.
- Place the monitor on the display adjustment.
- Slide the camera box into its position at the end of the arm.
- If the camera does not look straight down onto the table surface, adjust the viewing angle using the adjustment screw on top of the camera box holder.
- Insert the cables.
- Plug the power cord into the power socket.
- If the ClearView C Flex does not power on immediately, press the On /Off button at the left side of the Electronic Box.
Operation
Introduction
When using the ClearView C, place your hands on the wrist support at the front
of the table for easy access to the Control Pad buttons and for steady table
movement.
The ClearView C is equipped with a wireless Control Pad, located between the
two wrist supports in the reading table. If the Control Pad is placed in the
reading table with the Optelec logo facing you, the ClearView C buttons for
the basic functionality are accessible.
To access the buttons for the advanced functionality, simply rotate the
Control Pad so five rectangular buttons are facing you.
The Basic Control Pad
The Basic Control Pad is correctly placed in the reading table when the
Optelec logo is facing you, and three large buttons are on top of the Control
Pad.
Power On/Off
To power on both the system and monitor, press the orange round On/Off button
located next to the Zoom dial on th e Control Pad. The ClearView C will start
up in the same viewing mode as when it was powered off.
It takes about 5 seconds for the camera unit to initialize before it displays
an image.
In case the ClearView does not power on, make sure all cables are connected and that the power switch, located at the left side of the camera box behind the monitor, is in its ON position.
Adjusting the magnification
Locate the Zoom dial in the center of the Control Pad. Turn it clockwise to
increase the magnification, and counter-clockwise to decrease the
magnification.
Choosing viewing modes
Pressing the white Mode button inside the Zoom dial will cycle you through a
maximum of five different viewing modes, depending on how the system is
configured:
- Full color photo mode: This mode displays the original colors of the pictures and text.
- Reading mode 1: This mode enhances the foreground / background contrast. Pictures and text will be displayed in the configured high contrast foreground and background color, by default black text on a white background. The foreground and background colors can be changed in the ClearView C Menu.
- Reading mode 2 (optional): This mode enhances the foreground /background contrast. Pictures and text will be displayed in the configured high contrast foreground and background color, by default white text on a black background. The foreground and background color can be changed or disabled in the ClearView C Menu.
- Reading mode 3 (optional): This mode enhances the foreground /background contrast. Pictures and text will be displayed in the configured high contrast foreground and background color. By default this mode is disabled. The foreground and background color can be enabled and changed in the ClearView C Menu.
- Reading mode 4 (optional): This mode enhances the foreground /background contrast. Pictures and text will be displayed in the configured high contrast foreground and background color. By default this mode is disabled. The foreground and background color can be enabled and changed in the ClearView C Menu.
Object lighting On/Off
Pressing the white Mode button for four seconds turns off the object lighting.
You may want to temporarily turn of the object lighting to eliminate light
reflections. If you press this button again, you will continue to the next
reading mode and the lights will turn back on. Pressing the button for four
seconds will turn the object lighting back on but will not advance to the next
reading mode.
Overview function (position locator)
The overview function provides you with a quick overview of the text, which
helps you to easily locate the part of a document which is of interest.
Press the blue square Overview button to activate the overview function. When
the overview function is activated, the ClearView C will automatically zoom
out to the minimum magnification, and will display a crosshair target to
indicate the center of the screen. Position the text you wish to read in the
crosshair’s target by moving the reading table. Once the document has been
positioned, press the button once again to zoom in on the selected text in
your previous magnification setting.
Pointer (position locator)
Pressing the blue square Overview button for three seconds will activate a red
LED light, which shows as a red spotlight on the reading table. The pointer
helps you locate where the camera looks on the table. For instance: when
writing, place your pen in the red spotlight on the reading table and the pen
will be displayed in the center of your screen. Press this button once again
to deactivate the LED light. After 30 seconds, the pointer will automatically
be deactivated.
Reading table brake and friction control
Use the two sliders at the front of the reading table to apply friction to the
left / right direction or up / down direction movement or to lock the left /
right or up / down direction. When the sliders are positioned towards the
outer left and right edge of the table, the table can move freely up, down,
left and right. To apply more friction, move the sliders towards the center of
the table, whereby the left slider adjusts the friction in the left / right
direction, while the right slider adjusts the friction in the up / down
direction. To apply maximum friction to the left / right movement, slide the
left slider to the center of the table. Alternatively, to apply the maximum
friction to the up / down movement, slide the right slider to the center
position. Adjusting the friction or locking the table can be useful when
writing, painting, doing hobbies and crafts, moving the ClearView C, or when
you are not using the ClearView C.
The Advanced Control Pad
The Advanced Control Pad is correctly placed in the reading table when five
rectangular buttons are facing you and three larger buttons are on top of the
Control Pad.
Adjusting the image control
If characters or other on-screen elements are not clearly visible, use the
image control to enhance the image and increase the sharpness. To adjust the
image control, press the white Image Control button marked with a dot and a
“sun” icon once (most left button). Now use the Zoom dial to adjust the image
control. If no button is pressed within three seconds, the Zoom dial will
revert back to its original zoom function.
Activating line markers / window shades
Pressing the gray Lines / Windows button (second button from the left) cycles
you through the line markers, window shades and full screen camera image
modes. Line markers are used as guides to make reading text easier or to help
you write under the ClearView C. The window shades function is used to block a
part of an image when screen brightness becomes inconvenient or when you need
to concentrate on only one or two lines of text.
Positioning line markers / window shades
When line markers or window shades are activated, press the gray Lines /
Windows button for 3 seconds. The top or left line or window shade blinks to
indicate it can be moved up, down, left and / or right. Use the Zoom dial to
move the line marker or window shade. Press the Lines / Windows button to
adjust the other line or window shade. To move the other line marker or window
shade use the Zoom dial. Press the Lines / Windows button again to exit Lines
/ Windows modification mode.
Activating the ClearView C Menu
Press the blue Menu button in the middle, marked with the word “Menu” to
activate the ClearView C settings menu. For more information about the
ClearView C menu, please refer to chapter 5.
Switching between the ClearView C and a computer / external source image
If a computer or another external source is connected to the ClearView C,
press the gray PC button marked with an arrow (second button from the right)
to toggle between the ClearView C image and the full screen computer image. To
display the computer image on your ClearView C monitor correctly, make sure
that your computer’s resolution is set to 1920 x 1080.
Auto-focus lock
The ClearView C features an automatic focus camera that produces a sharp on-
screen image at any time. When switching the ClearView C on, the system will
start up in the auto-focus mode. Pressing the Auto-focus button marked with a
dot and a pencil icon (most right button) stops the ClearView C from
continuously operating the auto-focus feature and fixes the focus on the
object being viewed. This can be useful for writing, painting or crafts. When
the auto-focus feature is disabled, an icon with a pencil will be displayed.
To enable the auto-focus, simply press the Auto-focus button and the icon will
disappear to indicate the auto-focus is switched on again.
The Control Pad Batteries
The ClearView C Control Pad is powered by two coin cell batteries of the type
CR2025. These batteries last for two to three years. If the Control Pad
buttons stop functioning, and the ClearView C is more than two years old, or
it is more than two years ago that the batteries of the Control Pad have been
changed, please change the batteries. To change the batteries, gently open the
battery tray on the side of the Control Pad and replace the two batteries.
Pairing the Control Pad
In case the Control Pad is missing or defective, and needs to be replaced with
a new Control Pad, the new Control Pad needs to be paired with the ClearView
C. To pair the Control Pad follow these steps:
- Switch the ClearView C on;
- Hold the Control Pad vertically and hold the bottom of the Control Pad against the right side of the camera box behind the monitor;
- An icon will appear indicating the start of the pairing procedure;
- Press the On / Off button and the Overview button simultaneously for five seconds and release the buttons;
- If the pairing procedure is successful, the pairing icon will disappear;
- If the ClearView C does not recognize or see the Control Pad, the pairing sequence will be terminated within 30 seconds and the pairing icon will disappear. Repeat steps 1 to 5 until the Control pad is correctly paired. Possible causes for an unsuccessful pairing are:
- The batteries of the Control Pad are empty;
- The wrong buttons were pressed to initiate the pairing process;
- The Control Pad is broken.
The ClearView C Menu
Activating the menu
To enter the menu, press the Menu button located at the front in the middle of
the Advanced side of the Control Pad. To exit the menu, press the Menu button
again.
Navigating the menu
Use the Zoom dial to scroll through the menu items. The Mode button located in
the middle of the Zoom dial will activate the chosen menu item or confirm the
selection.
Exiting the menu
To exit the menu, to go back to the previous menu level or to cancel your
choice, press the Menu button on the Advanced side of the Control Pad.
This menu item allows you to adjust the brightness of the screen.
- Activate the menu by pressing the Menu button on the Advanced side of the Control Pad.
- Use the Zoom dial to scroll through the menu items. Select the menu option Brightness and activate this menu by pressing the Mode button.
- Select the brightness level by using the Zoom dial to decrease or increase the brightness level. There are five brightness levels to choose from. The default brightness level is set to 5.
- Press the Mode button to confirm your choice and exit the menu.
The ClearView C supports four high contrast modes and the default photo mode. For each of the four high contrast modes, the foreground and background colors can be configured. Three of the high contrast modes can be disabled if you prefer to work with one high contrast mode. By default three are enabled: Full color photo mode, high contrast mode 1 white background with black text and high contrast mode 2 black background with white text. In addition to the color combinations, there is a grayscale option.
- Activate the menu by pressing the Menu button on the Advanced side of the Control Pad.
- Use the Zoom dial to scroll through the menu items. Select the menu option Color and activate this menu by pressing the Mode button.
- Select one of the four high contrast modes with the Zoom dial and press the Mode button to confirm your choice.
- To select a new high contrast color combination, use the Zoom dial to scroll through the list of color combinations. Select a color combination by pressing the Mode button.
- High contrast modes 2, 3 and 4 can be disabled by selecting ’off’.
- Press the Mode button to confirm your choice and exit the menu.
You can select the following color combinations:
- White – Black
- Yellow – Black
- Black – Yellow
- Yellow – Blue
- Blue – Yellow
- Black – Red
- Red – Black
- Black – Green
- Green – Black
- Black – Purple
- Purple – Black
- Blue – White
- White – Blue
- Black – Amber
- Amber – Black
- Grayscale
This menu item allows you to enable or disable the object light – located at the left and right of the camera – when the unit is switched on. By default, the object light is enabled. If you select ’off’, the light will be off when the unit is switched on.
- Activate the menu by pressing the Menu button on the Advanced side of the Control Pad.
- Use the Zoom dial to scroll through the menu. Select the menu option Light and activate this menu option by pressing the Mode button.
- To enable the object light, select the value ‘on’ with the Zoom dial. Selecting ‘off’ will disable the object light.Press the Mode button to confirm your choice and exit the menu.
This menu item allows you to lock or unlock the Advanced buttons on the
Control Pad, with the exception of the Menu button. If the lock is enabled,
the advanced buttons Brightness, Lines, PC and Auto-focus are locked.
To unlock the Control Pad, press and hold the Menu button for 5 seconds to
enter the menu.
To lock the Advanced buttons on the Control Pad:
- Activate the menu by pressing the Menu button on the Advanced side of the Control Pad.
- Use the Zoom dial to scroll through the menu. Select the menu option Lock and activate this menu option by pressing the Mode button.
- To lock the Advanced Control Pad, select ‘on’ with the Zoom dial. Press the Mode button to confirm your choice. Selecting ‘off’ will unlock the Advanced Control Pad.
- Press the Mode button to confirm your choice and exit the menu.
To unlock the Advanced buttons on the Control Pad:
- Press and hold the Menu button for 5 seconds.
- Use the Zoom dial to scroll through the menu. Select the menu option Lock and activate this menu option by pressing the Mode button.
- To unlock the Advanced Control Pad, select ‘off’ with the Zoom dial. Press the Mode button to confirm your choice.
- Press the Mode button to confirm your choice and exit the menu.
This menu item sets the time before the
ClearView C is automatically powered off. By default, the power off time is
set to 5 minutes. These 5 minutes are activated after the default standby time
of 15 minutes. By default, the unit is therefore automatically switched off
after 20 minutes. The Power off time can be set to 5, 15, 30 minutes and to
’never’.
- Activate the menu by pressing the Menu button on the Advanced side of the Control Pad.
- Use the Zoom dial to scroll through the menu items. Select the menu option Power off and activate this menu by pressing the Mode button.
- Select the time interval with the Zoom dial. Press the Mode button to confirm your choice. Selecting ‘never’ will disable the automatic power off function.
- Press the Mode button to confirm your choice and exit the menu.
This menu item sets the time before the ClearView C goes into standby mode to
conserve power. Pressing any button will take the unit out of standby mode. By
default, the standby time is set to 15 minutes. The standby time can be set to
5, 15, 30 minutes and ’never’.
By pressing the On / Off button, the unit will always go into standby mode
first, after which it will power down using the power off time setting.
- Activate the menu by pressing the Menu on the Advanced side of the Control Pad.
- Use the Zoom dial to scroll through the menu items. Select the menu option Standby and activate this menu by pressing the Mode button.
- Select the time after which the unit will go into standby mode with the Zoom dial. Press the Mode button to confirm your choice. Selecting ‘never’ will disable the automatic standby function.
- Press the Mode button to confirm your choice and exit the menu.
This menu item lets you reset the ClearView C to the factory default settings.
- Activate the menu by pressing the Menu button on the Advanced side of the Control Pad.
- Use the Zoom dial to scroll through the menu. Select the menu option Reset and activate this menu option by pressing the Mode button.
- To restore the factory defaults, select ‘yes’ by using the Zoom dial. Choosing ‘no’ will leave all settings as they are.
- Press the Mode button to confirm your choice and exit the menu.
Alternatively
- Press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds.
This menu item displays the firmware versions and system information. No changes can be made in this menu.
- Activate the menu by pressing the Menu button on the Advanced side of the Control Pad.
- Use the Zoom dial to scroll through the menu. Select the menu option Information and activate this menu option by pressing the Mode button.
- To exit the menu, press the Menu button.
This menu item lets you exit the menu.
- Activate the menu by pressing the Menu button on the Advanced Control Pad.
- Use the Zoom dial to scroll through the menu. Select the menu option Exit and activate this menu option by pressing the Mode button to exit the menu.
- Press the Menu button.
Adjusting the Monitor
The ClearView C monitor can be adjusted in height and viewing angle for a
comfortable reading position. The monitor can be moved up and down and can be
tilted vertically for optimal viewing comfort.
To place the monitor in your preferred position, firmly grip the flat panel on
both sides by the surrounding frame and move the monitor up or down, or adjust
the viewing angle by tilting the monitor vertically.
The ClearView C is equipped with feet of special soft material to make
rotating or moving the unit on the table surface easier. Firmly grip the stand
of the ClearView C and rotate or move the unit to reposition the ClearView C
on the table for an optimal viewing distance and viewing angle.
Warning:
Before moving or rotating the ClearView C, make sure there is enough free
space on the table to move the unit, that there are no other objects placed on
the table, and that the power cable is long enough to move the unit. Make sure
that the table is a flat horizontal surface. Do not move the ClearView C off
the table as that may cause serious injuries.
The Carrying Handle
The ClearView C is equipped with a carrying handle, located behind the
monitor. To prevent injuries, please make sure to lock the carrying handle in
place and to lock the table using the two brake sliders before lifting the
ClearView C on the handle. To lock the handle:
- Move the monitor down to its lowest position;
- Lift the handle behind the monitor. If the monitor is moved to its lowest position, the handle will lock in place.
- Lock the table by placing the table in its home position and moving the brake sliders to the lock position and confirm that the table is locked.
- Now you can safely lift the ClearView C.
To unlock the handle:
- Firmly grip the monitor and move the monitor up.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Manufacturer’s default settings
- If you experience any difficulty operating the system, you can reset the factory default settings. Switch the ClearView C off with the Master Power Switch and wait 3 seconds. Switch the unit back on. Then, press and hold the On / Off button for 10 seconds. Alternatively, reset the ClearView C selecting the reset option from the ClearView C Menu.
No image on the ClearView C monitor after it is switched on
- Check if all cables and hardware are connected properly and securely.
- Check that the master power switch at the left side of the camera box, behind the monitor, is switched on.
None of the buttons of the Control Pad work
- Ensure that the batteries of the Control Pad are not empty. The Control Pad batteries last for two to three years.
- Make sure the Control Pad is paired with the ClearView C. If not, pair the Control Pad.
Image is not in focus
- If the pencil icon is displayed in the top right corner of the screen, press the Auto-focus button to return to auto-focus mode.
- Clean the monitor screen with a non-abrasive cloth.
Pictures and text look gray or have low contrast
- Press the mode button to switch to the high contrast reading mode.
- Adjust the Image Control on the Control Pad.
- Adjust the brightness level in the menu.
The computer image is not displaying
- Verify the computer’s video (HDMI) connection to the ClearView C camera box (do not connect the PC directly to the monitor).
- Make sure the PC resolution is set to 1920×1080.
- Check the computer for any malfunction by connecting the PC directly into the monitor.
The reading table does not move or does not move smoothly
- Make sure the brake slides are positioned towards the outer edges of the table.
- Inspect the slides for dust or any other obstructions.
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