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TOPAZ
XL HD Desktop Magnifier
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User's Guide
High Definition PC Compatible
Freedom Scientific, Inc.
440553-001 Revision B

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  • Page 1 TOPAZ XL HD Desktop Magnifier ® User’s Guide High Definition PC Compatible Freedom Scientific, Inc. 440553-001 Revision B...
  • Page 2 ® and GEM™ are trademarks of Freedom Scientific, Copyright © 2012 Freedom Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved. TOPAZ Inc. in the United States and other countries. 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting Width between Lines or Masks ..............17 Using the Single Reading Line ..................18 Appendix A – Changing TOPAZ XL HD Settings ............20 TOPAZ XL HD Settings ....................20 Opening Configuration Mode and Editing TOPAZ XL HD Settings ........20 Customizing Magnification Settings .................. 23...
  • Page 4 Changing the Magnification Display Number ..............27 Reset Factory Default Settings ..................29 Display Firmware Version Number ................... 30 Appendix B – Using TOPAZ XL HD as Your Computer Monitor ......... 31 Computer to TOPAZ XL HD through VGA ................ 31 Screen Resolutions ......................33 Appendix C –...

  • Page 5: Topaz Xl Hd At A Glance

    TOPAZ XL HD at a Glance ® The TOPAZ XL HD uses a high-definition camera to produce a clearer picture with sharper images and crisper text. This lets you use a lower magnification to maximize the amount of information displayed on the screen. It also reduces the need to move the XY table as much when reading text, looking at pictures, or working on crafts and other projects.

  • Page 6: Using This Guide

     The reading table’s braking mechanism lets you lock the table movement down tight when you want it to hold steady  Models with LCD flat panel monitors allow you to adjust the height and angle of the screen for the best view as well as more neck and upper back comfort when viewing Using this Guide This guide describes how to: ...

  • Page 7: Transporting And Moving Topaz Xl Hd

    Transporting and Moving TOPAZ XL HD ® Use this image and the text on pages 4 and 5 to lift, carry, and position the TOPAZ XL HD.
  • Page 8 Lock the XY reading table to stop it from moving by pushing the red brake lock toward the TOPAZ XL HD. Lift and transport the TOPAZ XL HD by the rear post to move it to a sturdy surface such as a table, desk, or countertop. One suggested method is to wrap your forearm around the rear post and then lift.
  • Page 9 Use the repositioning grips on both sides of the reading table to move and position TOPAZ XL HD to your liking once it is on a sturdy surface.

  • Page 10: Steps To Use Topaz Xl Hd

    Steps to Use TOPAZ XL HD Use this image and the steps on pages 7 to 11 to turn on and begin using the TOPAZ XL HD.
  • Page 11 Plug the power cord from the middle power connector on the rear of the TOPAZ XL HD to an electrical wall outlet. Press the white master power switch located near the LED reading light on the right side of the TOPAZ.
  • Page 13 Place the document that you want to magnify onto the center of the reading table. Move the document back so that it touches the rear of the XY table. To read a pill bottle, place it in the indentation located at the rear of the XY table. This prevents the bottle from rolling on the table.
  • Page 14 Unlock the reading table to move a document so that its text moves back and forth across the screen to make reading easier. Turn the blue Color Select dial to choose a color mode that best suits your vision needs. Default color modes are full color;...
  • Page 15 10. Press the Freeze Frame button located in the center of the black Magnification dial to freeze the current image on the screen. Press it again to return to the live view. 11. Press and hold the Find button located in the center of the yellow Brightness dial to zoom out and see more of the document.

  • Page 16: Advanced Operation

    Advanced Operation Focus Lock and Position Locator Beam By default, the camera automatically focuses on the closest object in view. However, if you want focus to remain on a specific object such as a document on the XY table, you can turn on the Focus Lock feature.

  • Page 17: Turning Led Reading Lights On Or Off

    Turning LED Reading Lights On or Off Note: TOPAZ XL HD has two lights designed to illuminate documents and other items that you place on the reading table. This lighting is diffused to reduce glare and reflections. However, some items, such as photographs or glossy magazine pages, may be too shiny or reflective to view easily.

  • Page 18: Reading Lines And Reading Masks

    Reading Lines and Reading Masks Reading lines display as two horizontal or vertical lines on the screen. Reading masks block part of the screen to show only a horizontal or vertical slice of the screen. Use these items to help you maintain your place while reading text. You can move either lines or masks together to change their position on the screen, or move one line or mask to adjust the distance between these items.

  • Page 19: Selecting Lines Or Masks

    Selecting Lines or Masks Use the center purple switch to cycle through and display lines or masks on the screen. To do this:  Press the center purple switch to the right to cycle through the following options: horizontal lines, vertical lines, vertical masks, horizontal masks, and none. ...

  • Page 20: Moving Both Lines Or Masks On The Screen

    Moving Both Lines or Masks on the Screen  Turn the left purple Adjustment wheel to the left or right to move both reading lines or reading masks up and down or left and right on the screen.

  • Page 21: Adjusting Width Between Lines Or Masks

    Adjusting Width between Lines or Masks For horizontal lines or masks:  Turn the right purple Width wheel to the left or right to move the top line or mask up or down. This increases or decreases the distance between horizontal lines or masks. For vertical lines or masks: ...

  • Page 22: Using The Single Reading Line

    It is useful when using the XY table to scroll your document across the screen. Note: The single reading line feature is not available when TOPAZ XL HD is connected to your computer via the VGA connector. If you want to use the double reading feature, refer to Reading Lines and Reading Masks beginning on page 14.
  • Page 23 The line displays approximately one third of the way up from the bottom of the screen. Next, move the XY table to the right to continue reading text. To read the next line, move the reading table away from you so that the reading line displays under the next line of text.

  • Page 24: Appendix A - Changing Topaz Xl Hd Settings

    TOPAZ XL HD Settings  TOPAZ XL HD can be configured for up to 12 color mode settings known as positions 1 through 12. Color modes are used to show text for best readability, for example, yellow text against a blue background.
  • Page 25 The letter T, which stands for text enhancement, displays in the lower left corner of the screen. Position 1 always displays first. A hollow T displays for positions 1 through 3. This means that color settings cannot be changed; however, other settings can be edited for these positions.
  • Page 26 Press the red Focus Lock button again to step to Magnification Display Number: Press the center of the black Magnification dial to select how the magnification level is displayed on the screen: Position number (1 through 16) No display X value (Magnification power – 3.5x, 6x, 10x, and so on) Press and hold the red Focus Lock button for 10 seconds to exit the configuration settings and save changes.

  • Page 27: Customizing Magnification Settings

    Customizing Magnification Settings The TOPAZ XL HD can display 16 levels of magnification. To increase magnification, turn the black Magnification dial clockwise. To decrease magnification, turn it counterclockwise. To get the most out of TOPAZ, there are three magnification tables from which you can choose the best magnification power for you.

  • Page 28: Selecting A Magnification Table

    Selecting a Magnification Table Press and hold the red Focus Lock button for approximately 10 seconds until the letter T displays in the lower left corner of the screen. Continue to press the red Focus Lock button until the video magnification icon displays on the screen.

  • Page 29: Magnification Table Values

    The following tables show the magnifying powers for position 1 and position 16. These values vary based on your TOPAZ XL HD model. If you would like to know the values for positions 2 through 15, you can display them on the monitor by turning the black Magnification dial.

  • Page 30: Table 2 – Lower Magnification Table Values

    Table 2 – Lower Magnification Table Values The following shows the magnification values for position 1 and position 16 based on your monitor size. Table 2 delivers more adjustments at the low end (positions 1 through 8). 24-inch 22-inch 20-inch 17-inch Monitor Monitor...

  • Page 31: Changing The Magnification Display Number

    Note: The following assumes that you are continuing from the magnification table procedure. If not, press and hold the red Focus Lock button for approximately 10 seconds to open the TOPAZ XL HD settings. Next, continue to press the red Focus Lock button until the magnifying glass icon displays on the screen.
  • Page 32 Select one of three options:  Select the icon with the number 88 to display the magnification in use relative to the 16 positions of the black Magnification dial.  Select the icon with an X to display the actual magnification value, for example, 1.9, 3.4, 8.4, and so on.

  • Page 33: Reset Factory Default Settings

    Reset Factory Default Settings Press and hold the following dials and buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds to reset TOPAZ XL HD to its default factory settings. Release the dials and buttons when the screen goes blank.  Red Focus Lock button ...

  • Page 34: Display Firmware Version Number

    Display Firmware Version Number Press and hold the following dials and buttons simultaneously for five seconds to display the firmware version number. The word Ver. followed by three sets of numbers, which represent the major and minor firmware numbers, flash one at a time on the screen. ...

  • Page 35: Appendix B - Using Topaz Xl Hd As Your Computer Monitor

    Computer to TOPAZ XL HD through VGA You can connect TOPAZ XL HD directly to your computer and use it as your primary monitor. When connected, you can always switch back to the camera view by pressing the center of the blue Color Select dial.
  • Page 36 Turn on TOPAZ XL HD and then your computer. The video signal from your computer now goes to TOPAZ XL HD making it your computer monitor. When using a laptop computer, make sure to turn on the laptop’s VGA port. This is typically done by pressing and holding the Fn key along with one of the function keys ranging from F1 to F12.

  • Page 37: Screen Resolutions

    Screen Resolutions Below are screen resolutions supported for the following TOPAZ XL HD models. Black shaded cells indicate the recommended settings. TOPAZ XL HD TOPAZ XL HD TOPAZ XL HD TOPAZ XL HD 17-inch 20-inch 22-inch 24-inch 640 x 480p at 60Hz...

  • Page 38: Appendix C - Topaz Xl Hd And Gem Software Connection

    GEM™ image management software lets you view, capture, and save magnified images from TOPAZ XL HD to your computer. You can quickly and easily step through or jump to multiple images captured by the software. To use the GEM software, refer to the software documentation.

  • Page 39: Appendix D - Rear Panel Connectors

    Appendix D – Rear Panel Connectors Use this image and the descriptions on the next page to identify TOPAZ XL HD connectors.
  • Page 40 Monitor DVI connector: Connects the TOPAZ XL HD monitor to the TOPAZ XL HD camera. There is no need to remove this monitor cable under normal operation. However, if you later decide to connect a TV or larger monitor to TOPAZ XL HD, then use this connector.
  • Page 41 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Freedom Scientific could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Industry Canada ICES-003 Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 42 Important Safety Instructions Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the manual. Slots and openings in the product are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must not be blocked or covered.
  • Page 43 TOPAZ XL User’s Guide Addendum – 440627-001 (A) This document describes new functionality that is not included in the current TOPAZ XL HD and TOPAZ XL user guides. New Options in the TOPAZ XL Configuration Menu The following options can be enabled, disabled, or set from within the Configuration menu.
  • Page 44 Disabling Center Push Buttons on Control Panel To simplify operation, you can disable the center push buttons on the control panel that operate the Freeze Frame , Find , and Single Reading Line features. To do this, 1. Press and hold the red Focus Lock button (bottom left side of the control panel) for at least 10 seconds to open the Configuration menu.
  • Page 45 Saving User Settings with Configuration Menu Configuring multiple visual and product settings is a two-step process. First, you must select and save TOPAZ XL preferences using the Configuration menu. Next, you can select your favorite color combination and then save all changes as your default user settings. 1.
  • Page 46 3. Press and hold these buttons simultaneously until the Save icon displays.  Red Focus Lock button  Center of yellow Brightness dial  Center of blue Color Select dial 4. Your user settings have been saved. If Home is enabled, your default settings will be used when you turn on TOPAZ XL.
  • Page 47 (Black)  Turn to choose a color mode that best suits your vision needs. Color Select Dial / Camera and  Press center to switch between the TOPAZ XL HD camera and an attached Computer View computer. Button (Blue)  Press center to switch the single horizontal reading line on or off if not connected to a computer.
  • Page 48 Dial / Button / Switch Functionality  Press to the right to place the TOPAZ XL HD in standby mode. Press to the left to Standby Power Switch (Green) turn on TOPAZ XL HD from standby mode.  Press to switch Focus Lock on. Press a second time to switch the Position Locator...

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