Luminex II Writer Adjustment
Stenograph’s Luminex II sets the bar high as the most advanced writer in the industry. It offers exceptional performance right out of the box and provides a wide range of adjustment options to enhance comfort, reduce fatigue, and boost accuracy.
In this instructional video, you’ll learn how to optimize your writing experience by addressing common issues such as stacking, splitting, dragging, and dropping.
Let’s start with physical adjustments that will immediately enhance your stroke quality. Shorter, lighter strokes can help minimize fatigue, and the Luminex 2 offers the shortest stroke depth ever seen in a writer. However, lengthening the stroke can sometimes resolve stacking issues.
You can change the physical stroke length by rotating the left-hand thumb wheel to raise or lower the keys, allowing you to find your preferred setting easily.
Tension adjustment is another key factor. Using the tension thumb wheel on the right side of the writer, you can stretch or compress the tension spring connected to the universal bar. This affects how firmly the keys return after being depressed. Lighter tension can help reduce fatigue, but some prefer a bit more physical feedback. If you prefer a very light setting, you can utilize the tension toggle located underneath the keys, which holds down the universal bar, creating an almost weightless feel.
After making physical adjustments, it’s time to fine-tune your writing experience through software adjustments that target specific translation issues. You can adjust the sensitivity of individual keys or the entire keyboard, modifying how the machine interprets physical key movement.
For consistent key dropping, you can adjust the sensitivity of that specific key. Shorten the distance the key travels before it registers as depressed by moving the white bar down on the corresponding screen.
Similarly, for consistent dragging, move the white bar up. You can make drastic adjustments in increments of five spaces and then fine-tune as needed. Additionally, you have the option to adjust the entire keyboard simultaneously, effectively moving the white bar up or down for all keys at once.
Within the software, you’ll also find options for split-stack adjustment and transition timing. Alter the split-stack adjustment to achieve consistent splitting or stacking. Make small adjustments, moving this setting one place at a time, as it determines how overlapping or nearly overlapping strokes are treated.
The transition time is the finest adjustment you can make. By default, the machine waits eighteen milliseconds before considering a stroke complete. If your next stroke occurs within that time, it combines with the previous stroke and stacks. Adjusting this setting can alleviate stacking issues, either by shortening or lengthening the number of milliseconds.
Remember, precision is key when it comes to writing Steno, and even minor adjustments can have a significant impact. If you still have questions or need further guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out to our dedicated support team or consult your local sales representative. They are more than happy to assist you in achieving optimal performance with your Luminex 2.
Master the art of Steno and unleash the full potential of Stenograph’s Luminex 2 with these expert adjustments. Elevate your writing experience and witness the remarkable difference it can make in your professional journey.
