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Freedom Scientific RUBY 7 User Manual

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Handheld Video Magnifier
User's Guide
Freedom Scientific, Inc.
www.FreedomScientific.com
440826-001 Rev. B

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  • Page 1 ® RUBY Handheld Video Magnifier User’s Guide Freedom Scientific, Inc. www.FreedomScientific.com 440826-001 Rev. B...
  • Page 2 Court North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716-1805, USA www.FreedomScientific.com ® © 2016 Freedom Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved. RUBY is a registered trademark of Freedom Scientific, 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 any means electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Freedom Scientific.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview ..........................1 Quick Start .......................... 3 Hardware Description ......................5 Button Descriptions ......................7 Charging the Unit / Battery LED Status ................8 Battery LED Descriptions ....................9 Camera Positions ......................10 Reading Position ......................10 Hobby Position ......................
  • Page 4 Freezing an Image ......................16 Saving a Frozen Image ....................16 Panning Still Images...................... 17 Changing Color Modes ....................18 Switching Between the Last Used Color Mode and Full Color ........19 Turning LED Lights Off ....................20 Using Reading Line or Reading Masks ................. 20 Color Modes ........................
  • Page 5 Transferring Images ...................... 29 Displaying a Slide Show ....................31 Connecting the Unit to an HDTV or Monitor ..............33 Troubleshooting ....................... 35 Technical Specifications ....................39 Service and Support ......................41...

  • Page 7: Overview

    24 times its size. It has a 5-megapixel, auto-focus camera that provides sharp HD quality images that are easily viewed on its full color, 7-inch LCD screen. RUBY 7 supports five default color modes, and 15 additional contrasting color modes that can easily be enabled.
  • Page 8  Reading line and masks to quickly locate and maintain your place while viewing an image or reading text on the LCD screen What’s in the Box?  RUBY 7 with PivotCam  Power adapter  Micro-USB cable for file transfer ...

  • Page 9: Quick Start

    Quick Start Below are steps to quickly set up and use RUBY 7 for the first time. 1. Make sure the unit is fully charged. 2. Power the unit on by pressing the green/yellow Power button or by opening the reading stand.
  • Page 10 8. Save the image or return to live view Once you become comfortable using RUBY 7 , try the following advanced features.  Turn the LED reading lights on or off to adjust for glare and reflections when viewing photographs or glossy magazine pages.

  • Page 11: Hardware Description

    Hardware Description 1. Power (Green/Yellow) 2. Color Mode Scroll Up (Blue) 3. Color Mode Scroll Down (Blue) 4. LCD Screen 5. PivotCam Camera 6. Freeze Frame (Red) 7. Magnification Increase (Yellow) 8. Panning (Black) 9. Magnification Decrease (Yellow)
  • Page 12 10. HDMI connector 11. USB connector 12. Battery LED 13. Power connector 14. LED Lights 15. PivotCam Camera 16. Reading Stand...

  • Page 13: Button Descriptions

    Button Descriptions Power (Green/Yellow): Press to power on the unit. Press it again to power off. Magnification (Yellow): Press and HOLD for continuous zoom magnification with live images. When viewing still images, press and release to incrementally increase or decrease magnification.

  • Page 14: Charging The Unit / Battery Led Status

    Charging the Unit / Battery LED Status Note: You must use the supplied power adapter to charge the unit. 1. Plug one end of the power adapter into the unit and the other end into a wall outlet. 2. The battery indicator LED blinks green to show that the battery is charging. 3.

  • Page 15: Battery Led Descriptions

    Battery LED Descriptions Green – Solid: Battery charged – power adapter connected Green – Flashing: Battery charging – power adapter connected Red – Flashing: Battery low Red – Solid: Error – unplug power adapter, wait a few seconds, and plug in again No LED: Battery charge ok –...

  • Page 16: Camera Positions

    Camera Positions The unit can be used in five different positions: reading, distance, hobby, self-view, and spotting. Reading Position The unit has an integrated reading stand. When you open it:  The unit automatically powers on  The camera rotates and points down into the spotting position ...

  • Page 17: Hobby Position

    Hobby Position When used in the hobby position, you rotate the camera so that it is pointing slightly down and at an angle. This position allows you to hold objects at a comfortable distance in front of the camera.

  • Page 18: Distance Position

    Distance Position In distance position, you rotate the camera so that it is parallel to the open reading stand. The reading stand offers a hands-free stable platform to view items that are out of reach.

  • Page 19: Self-View Position

    Self-view Position When in self-view, the camera is rotated around so that it is facing you. You can now see yourself on the unit’s screen or on an attached HDTV or monitor. You can use self-view with the reading stand open so that the unit is resting on a flat surface, or you can hold the unit with the reading stand closed.

  • Page 20: Spotting Position

    Spotting Position With the reading stand closed:  The camera automatically rotates to the spotting position  You can hold the magnifier close to an object, or point it at objects that are out of reach  Press the magnification buttons to zoom in or out, and then freeze the image on the screen ...

  • Page 21: General Operation

    General Operation Changing Magnification Live Images When viewing a live image, you can use continuous zoom magnification.  Press and HOLD the yellow Plus button to zoom in  Press and HOLD the yellow Minus button to zoom out Frozen or Saved Images When viewing a frozen or saved image, you can increase magnification in two incremental steps.

  • Page 22: Freezing An Image

    Freezing an Image Freezing an image on the LCD screen can be useful for reading labels on items on a store shelf. By holding the unit close to the item and freezing the image, you can then bring the unit close enough for you to read.

  • Page 23: Panning Still Images

    Panning Still Images The panning feature allows you to magnify a still image (frozen or saved) to view greater detail, and then scroll horizontally or vertically across the screen to see more of the image. 1. Freeze an image or open a saved image. 2.

  • Page 24: Changing Color Modes

    A color mode is a pre-defined color combination (for example, yellow text on a black background) that you can select when reading items with RUBY 7 The unit has five default color modes: Full Color; Yellow on Black; Yellow on Blue; White on Black (high-contrast negative);...

  • Page 25: Switching Between The Last Used Color Mode And Full Color

    Switching Between the Last Used Color Mode and Full Color RUBY 7 provides the convenience of quickly switching between the last color mode used and full color, or vice versa. This shortcut is useful when looking at a live image (for example, while holding and reading a document) and using a color mode that provides the best contrast for you.

  • Page 26: Turning Led Lights Off

    Turning LED Lights Off When you power on RUBY 7 , the LED lights also turn on. To avoid glare when viewing reflective surfaces, you can turn off the LED lights. 1. Press and HOLD the green/yellow Power button , and then press the red Freeze Frame button .
  • Page 27 Displaying Reading Line 1. Press and HOLD the green/yellow Power button and then press both yellow buttons ). The reading line displays on the screen. 2. Press and HOLD the green/yellow Power button and then press the yellow Plus button or the yellow Minus button to move the reading line up or down on the screen.
  • Page 28 Displaying Reading Masks 1. Press and HOLD the green/yellow Power button and then press both yellow buttons ) again to remove the reading line and display the reading masks on the screen as shown in the next figure. 2. Press and HOLD the green/yellow Power button and then press the yellow Plus button or the yellow Minus button...

  • Page 29: Color Modes

    Color Modes There are five factory default* color modes and 15 additional color modes that can be activated. * True Full Color * Yellow on Black * Yellow on Blue (cannot be disabled) * White on Black * Black on White Black on Yellow (high-contrast negative) (high-contrast positive)

  • Page 30: Adding And Removing Color Modes

    Adding and Removing Color Modes RUBY 7 has five default color modes. You can also activate and choose from a variety of 15 other color modes. Once a color mode is available, you can easily switch to it using the blue arrow buttons ( or ).

  • Page 31: Restoring Default Color Modes

    3. To scroll to the next color mode, press the blue Up arrow while STILL holding the green/yellow Power button  If the check box is selected ( ), the color mode is enabled.  If the check box is cleared ( ), the color mode is disabled.

  • Page 32: Managing Images

    Managing Images Storage Mode Storage mode can save up to 105 images (approximately 115 MB). When you first store an image, it is saved with the current magnification and color settings just as displayed on the screen. When viewing a saved image, you can change the magnification level. Saving and Deleting an Image After freezing an image on the screen, you can save it by doing the following.

  • Page 33: Viewing Saved Images

    2. Press and HOLD the red Freeze Frame button for three seconds to exit and return to live view. Viewing Saved Images You can easily scroll through your saved images using the blue arrow buttons ( and ). 1. Press and HOLD the red Freeze Frame button for approximately six seconds to enter Review mode.

  • Page 34: Storage Mode Icons

    1. Press the blue Up arrow or the blue Down arrow to move to an image that you want to delete. 2. Press both yellow buttons ( ) to clear the check box 3. Press and HOLD the red Freeze Frame button for three seconds to exit Storage mode.

  • Page 35: Transferring Images

    Transferring Images Images stored on RUBY 7 can be transferred to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Any image moved from RUBY 7 to your computer can easily be moved back to the unit. 1. Connect the supplied micro USB cable directly to the unit and the computer.
  • Page 36 3. To transfer images, do one of the following: From the RUBY 7 to a computer  Open RUBY 7 HD’s DCIM folder, and select and move one or more images to a folder on your computer  Images are named and are numbered in the order saved, for example,...

  • Page 37: Displaying A Slide Show

    Note: Only images saved by RUBY 7 can be copied back to the unit.  Locate the image on your computer using Windows Explorer or Finder (Mac)  Select the image and move it to RUBY 7 HD’s DCIM folder 4.
  • Page 38 To rearrange the order that images display, you can transfer them to your computer, rename the files in the order that you like, and then transfer them back to the unit. (The file names should not be longer than eight characters followed by the BMP file extension.) To move files between the unit and computer, refer to Transferring Images on page 29.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Unit To An Hdtv Or Monitor

    Connecting the Unit to an HDTV or Monitor To view video on a larger screen, you can connect the unit to an HDTV or monitor . HDTV Connection – HDMI to HDMI When connecting the unit to an HDTV, use the supplied HDMI to HDMI cable. In addition, you must choose the correct input source using your HDTV’s setup menu.
  • Page 40 Monitor Connection – HDMI to DVI When connecting the unit to a monitor, you must supply an HDMI to DVI cable. 1. Plug the cable’s HDMI connector into the HDMI port on the side of the unit. 2. Plug the cable’s DVI connector into the DVI port on your monitor.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The unit does not power on.  Press the green/yellow Power button. If the unit does not power on, charge the battery. The screen is blank.  If the unit is sitting on a flat surface (a desk or document), the screen is blank (black). Lift the unit off the surface, or open the reading stand.
  • Page 42 A battery error has occurred.  Unplug the power adapter from the unit and plug it in again. If the problem continues, disconnect the power adapter and call Freedom Scientific Technical Support as mentioned in Service and Support on page 41.
  • Page 43 The battery is not charging.  Use the supplied power adapter to charge the unit.  Make sure the small end of the power adapter is firmly plugged into the unit’s power port.  Ensure that the outlet has power and is not malfunctioning. If the outlet is connected to a wall switch, make sure the switch is on.
  • Page 44 The camera does not auto focus after you move it to a different position.  Place your hand in front of the camera for approximately three seconds, and then move your hand away from the camera. LED lights produce glare against a reflective surface. ...

  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications  LCD widescreen: 7 inches (178 mm); tilts approximately 40 degrees with built-in reading stand open  Body size: 8.3 inches high (210.8 mm) 5.8 inches wide (147.3 mm) 1.0 inches deep (25.4mm)  Weight: 18 oz. (510 grams) ...
  • Page 46  Camera: 5 MP HD auto-focus camera module; rotates to support five camera positions: reading, hobby, distance, self-view, and spotting  Image resolution: 800 x 480 pixels  Color: 24-bit  Battery: Li-ion battery; approximately four hours of continuous use; charges in approximately three hours Note: Only use the supplied power adapter to charge the unit’s battery.

  • Page 47: Service And Support

    Service and Support You can contact Freedom Scientific Technical Support to receive technical assistance. Before contacting Technical Support, it is recommended that you refer to Troubleshooting on page 35 to try to resolve your problem quickly. Note: This device has no user-serviceable components. Any unauthorized attempt to service or replace internal components will void the product warranty.
  • Page 48 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice NOTE: This equipment 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 in a residential installation.
  • Page 49 Safety and Maintenance To keep the unit in good condition and to ensure safe usage, observe the following guidelines:  Do not stare at the operating illumination LED as it may be harmful to the eyes  Do not attempt to repair the unit or open its case. This product contains no user serviceable parts. Any unauthorized attempt to service or replace internal components will void the product warranty.
  • Page 50 Do not use a cleanser that contains acetone, ethyl alcohol, ethyl acid, ammonia, or methyl chloride.  Do not use a paper towel to clean the LCD screen. Cleaning the RUBY 7 Body  Make sure the unit is unplugged. Use a lightly dampened, soft, clean cloth with water or mild detergent. Do...
  • Page 51 Please call Freedom Scientific Technical Support at (727) 803-8600 for assistance in troubleshooting any problems. If necessary, the technical support specialist will issue a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number that must be referenced on the outside of the package containing your returned unit.

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