PDF User Manual

MSE-L22

User's Manual

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1: Unpacking and Set-Up of System.................................. 2

SECTION 2: Features and Operating Instructions.............................4  

        Turning ON the System................................................................ 4

        Selecting Viewing Mode...............................................................4

        Adjusting Magnification............................................................... 5

        Adjusting Brightness....................................................................6

        Using the Viewing Table...............................................................7

SECTION 3: Service and Safety Information......................................8

FCC Information:

Explorer CCTV’s 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 when the equipment is operated in its 
installation.  This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy 
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications.  If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference, the user will be required to correct the interference. 

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Section 1: Unpacking &  Set-Up

1. Remove User’s Manual and power cord from top foam compartments
    and remove the upper foam packaging.

2. Next, firmly grab hold of each side of camera unit

and lift unit out of

    the foam packing in the bottom of the carton.  Place Camera System 
    on sturdy desk or table where it will be used. 

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    Avoid places near any heat source or direct sunlight.  P
    Camera unit on the desk surface to your preferred location.  The 
    bottom of the unit is equipped with rubber pads to protect the table 
    surface and to prevent the unit from sliding.    

3. Next, remove packaging from around the Camera and Monitor and 
    place packing materials back in the original carton.  DO NOT 
    DISCARD PACKAGING MATERIALS (See Note Above).

osition the 

Recommend 2-Person Lift 
For Next Step

IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD packing carton and materials. 
In the event service or return of the unit is required in the 
future, the original packaging is REQUIRED to insure no 
damage occurs in shipping.

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4. Connect the AC Power Cord to the AC IN jack on the rear panel of the 
    camera. Plug the other end of the AC Power Cord into wall outlet or 
    surge protected power strip (not included).

(See Hook-Up Picture on next page)

DVI Signal Cable 

Power Cord (to Wall Outlet)

Monitor 
Power Cord 

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Set-Up (cont’d)

 5. Next, connect the Monitor Power Cord 

 on the 

     rear panel of the camera.  Note: the power supplied to the AC OUT 
     jack turns on & off with the camera power switch. 

to the AC OUT jack

 6. Finally, connect the monitor signal cable to the Monitor Jack 
     rear panel of the camera.

on the 

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CAUTION: THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS USED AS THE 
MAIN DISCONNECT DEVICE. ENSURE THAT THE SOCKET-
OUTLET IS LOCATED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND IS 
EASILY ACCESSIBLE

Section 2: Features & Instructions

Turning ON the System

Selecting Viewing Mode

Turn the unit ON using the Power Switch located on the right side of
control panel of the camera housing.  The lighting should illuminate 
the Viewing Table.  

The screen should come on after a normal delay of several seconds.
If the screen does not turn ON after a few seconds, press the Monitor 
Power button located in the lower right corner of the Monitor below
the screen.  The Monitor settings are set at the recommended settings
so there is not need to adjust the monitor settings.  

Place reading material or your hand under the camera to confirm the 
video image displays on the monitor.    

If the Lights do not illuminate and the screen does not 
turn on, please check the power cord connections 
described in the previous section.

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Located on the Camera Control Panel, the Mode Switch allows a choice 
of Full Color viewing along with selected Black & White and Reversed
Black & White combinations for optimal viewing, based on your unique 
vision needs.

POWER Switch

By pushing the MODE Control Switch UP or DOWN you cycle through 
the viewing modes.  In most cases, the Full Color mode works well for 
viewing pictures or color graphics while one of the Black & White or 
modes may perform better for reading or writing text.

Once you have selected your preferred viewing mode, you should 
adjust the SIZE and CONTRAST controls for ideal viewing.

Selecting Viewing Mode (cont’d)

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Magnification, or SIZE of the image being viewed, is adjusted by 
turning the turning the Size Control.

        Turn the SIZE Control to the RIGHT to make image LARGER

        Turn to the LEFT to make image SMALLER

Adjusting Magnification

MODE Switch

SIZE Control

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Adjusting Contrast

The Contrast Control is used to BRIGHTEN or DARKEN the image 
being viewed.  Contrast can be readjusted whenever needed, in any 
mode.

Turn the CONTRAST Control to the RIGHT to brighten the image 

Turn to the LEFT to darken

When first learning to use the camera system, place printed 
material on the Viewing Table and adjust the Size Control to the 
smallest magnification setting.  Then begin turning the Size Control 
to increase the size of the image until you are able to read the text.  

Adjusting Magnification (cont’d)

CONTRAST Control

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The Viewing Table (sometimes referred to an X-Y Table) is mounted on 
a slide mechanism allowing it to move under the camera left to right 
and also front to back. This assists you in moving the material you are 
viewing under the camera.

Using the Viewing Table

Brake 

(To Lock)

          Moving the lever all the way to the RIGHT locks the table

          Releasing the back to the CENTER position restores full table 
          movement front to back and side-to-side.

Depending on what is being viewed, sometimes users prefer that the 
Viewing Table remain steady or locked.  The Table is equipped with a 
Brake Lever to Lock the movement of the table.  The Lever is located 
below the front edge of the table as shown.

Additional Table Features Include:

1. Rear Alignment Edge on the table allows you to line up pages or 
envelopes.  This is especially useful for writing.

2. Non-glare wipeable table surface reduces eyestrain. Its dark color 
and speckled pattern helps you to distinguish the edge of a white page.

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Section 3: Safety & Service

Safety Information and Maintenance

1. ALWAYS put the Viewing Table in the LOCKED position (Brake Lever 
    to the far right) and use the hand holds in the base of the unit when 
    attempting to move the machine.  

2. Place unit on a sturdy table away from any heat source.  DO NOT 
place your unit on an unstable table, cart, or stand. Doing so may allow 
the unit to fall causing serious damage to the unit or bodily injury. 

3. Use of a surge protected power strip is recommended to protect 
your unit from power outages, etc.

4. Avoid putting your hands and fingers into any opening (touching the 
camera lens or mirror in the camera housing could reduce image 
quality).

5. Dust the screen as needed with a soft, dry cloth.

6. Making sure that the unit is powered OFF, use a slightly damp cloth 
to clean the unit’s surfaces.  Do NOT spray chemicals or cleaning 
liquids directly on the unit.

Service Information

Your Unit CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.  ALL SERVICE 
MUST BE DONE BY THE FACTORY OR AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE 
CENTER (where available).

In the event of malfunctions or questions, please contact us:

MagniSight, Inc.

Call  (800) 753-4767, or (719)578-8893

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Service Information (cont’d)

In the event Service is required, you may be asked to send the unit to 
MagniSight’s main repair facility.  The camera or system MUST BE 
SHIPPED IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING to prevent damage.  Please 
call MagniSight for return information or to order packaging if needed. 

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