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Freedom Scientific TOPAZ PHD User Manual

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Portable Video Magnifier
User's Guide
Freedom Scientific, Inc.
www.FreedomScientific.com
440774-001 Revision F

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  • Page 1 ® TOPAZ Portable Video Magnifier User’s Guide Freedom Scientific, Inc. www.FreedomScientific.com 440774-001 Revision F...

  • Page 2: Safety And Maintenance

    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 by any means electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Freedom Scientific. To register your product, visit http://www.freedomscientific.com/forms/ProductRegistration.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome to TOPAZ PHD ................1 Setting Up the Unit ..................3 Powering the Unit ..................3 Opening the Unit ..................4 Closing the Unit ................... 6 Manually Powering the Unit On and Off ............7 Battery Status ..................... 8 Control Panel Functions ................
  • Page 4 Appendix C - Adjusting Magnification Settings ........25 Selecting a Magnification Table ..............25 Changing the Magnification Display Number ..........26 Appendix D - Configuration Menu Settings ..........28 Appendix E - Changing the Battery ............31 Removing the Battery ................31 Replacing the Battery ................

  • Page 5: Welcome To Topaz Phd

    Welcome to TOPAZ P ® The TOPAZ is a lightweight portable video magnifier. Its collapsible design makes it easy for travel. The unit includes the following features:  High-definition camera with auto-focus lens that displays high-quality images  Magnification from 1.7x to 24x (12-inch model), and 2.3x to 31x (15-inch model) ...
  • Page 6 What’s in the Box  TOPAZ P portable video magnifier with 12-inch or 15-inch flat-panel monitor  Power adapter and cord  User documentation  Carrying case  Li-ion battery (optional)

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Unit

    Setting Up the Unit Powering the Unit To power the unit or charge the battery, do the following: 1. Plug the power adapter cord into the unit’s power jack (1). The jack is located on the left side of the unit next to the POWER button 2.

  • Page 8: Opening The Unit

    Opening the Unit Note: To apply power to the unit, make sure it is plugged into an AC outlet or that an optional battery is installed and charged. You can still use the unit while it is charging. 1. Place the unit on a sturdy, stable work surface. 2.
  • Page 9 4. Place both hands along the left and right sides of the monitor, and pull it toward you (4 and 5). The unit automatically powers on as you move the monitor from its closed position. 5. Finally, raise, lower, or tilt the monitor to a position that is comfortable for you.

  • Page 10: Closing The Unit

    Closing the Unit 1. To close the unit, use both hands to lower and rotate the monitor until it is against the unit’s body. 2. Place both hands on the left and right sides of the body, and lower it until the unit is closed.

  • Page 11: Manually Powering The Unit On And Off

    Manually Powering the Unit On and Off The unit automatically powers on when you open it and move the monitor from its closed position. The unit powers off when you collapse and close it. To manually power the unit on and off, do the following: 1.

  • Page 12: Battery Status

    Battery Status The POWER button is a multi-color LED (green/red) that indicates battery status when an optional battery is installed in the unit. The button is located next to the power jack on the left side of the unit. Green – Solid: Battery charged – power adapter connected. Green –...

  • Page 13: Control Panel Functions

    Control Panel Functions Control Panel – Basic Functions (1) BRIGHTNESS Turn clockwise to increase screen brightness. Turn (Yellow dial) counterclockwise to decrease screen brightness. (2) FREEZE FRAME Press to freeze the image that is displayed on the (Red button) screen. Press again to return to live view. Press and hold for approximately six seconds to enter or exit Review mode.

  • Page 14: General Operation

    General Operation Changing Magnification Turn the center black MAGNIFICATION dial clockwise to zoom-in and enlarge, or counterclockwise to zoom away from the object that is displayed on the screen. Adjusting Screen and Image Brightness  To make the image lighter, turn the yellow BRIGHTNESS dial clockwise.

  • Page 15: Changing Screen Colors

    Changing Screen Colors To change screen colors, turn the blue COLOR MODE dial A color mode is a pre-defined color combination (for example, yellow text on a black background). You can use color modes to reduce glare and provide contrast to make it easier to read text on the screen. There are six default color modes: True Full Color –...

  • Page 16: Freezing An Image

    Freezing an Image To freeze the image displayed on the screen, do the following: 1. Press the red FREEZE FRAME button . The Freeze Frame icon  displays on the screen. 2. Press the button again to turn off Freeze Frame and return to live view. Using the Find Feature The Find feature is useful when moving and repositioning a document or item under the camera.

  • Page 17: Self-View Camera

    Self-view Camera The self-view camera is located at the top center of the monitor. Use it to see yourself on the screen. 1. To select the self-view camera, move the camera cover to the right. The unit switches to its self-view camera, and displays the self-view icon on the screen.
  • Page 18 While in Self-view mode,  You can turn the black MAGNIFICATION dial to zoom in and out  You can freeze or save the image displayed on the screen. For more information, see Freezing an Image on page 12, or Saving an Image on page 16.

  • Page 19: Advanced Operation

    Advanced Operation Control Panel – Advanced Features IMPORTANT: The black ADVANCED button (A) is used with other control panel buttons and dials to access and perform more features and operations. Always press and hold the ADVANCED button (A) first, and then press or turn the other buttons or dials to perform the advanced task.

  • Page 20: Adjusting Led Brightness

    Adjusting LED Brightness To adjust the LED reading light brightness, do the following: 1. Press and hold the black ADVANCED button. 2. Do one of the following:  Turn the yellow BRIGHTNESS dial clockwise to increase brightness.  Turn the yellow BRIGHTNESS dial counterclockwise to decrease brightness.

  • Page 21: Reviewing Or Deleting Images Saved On An Sd Card

    Reviewing or Deleting Images Saved on an SD Card Note: To enter Review mode from live view or freeze frame, press the red FREEZE FRAME button for six seconds. displays if an SD Card is not in the SD Card slot. Verify that the SD Card is inserted in the card slot.

  • Page 22: Displaying A Slide Show

    Displaying a Slide Show You can create a slide show that loops continuously using the images saved on the SD Card. Each image displays for approximately five seconds. The order that images display is based on their file names, for example, IMG_0001.bmp, IMG_0002.bmp, and so on.

  • Page 23: 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 also adjust the distance between the lines or the masks that display on the screen.

  • Page 24: Adding And Removing Color Modes

    Adding and Removing Color Modes The unit has six default color modes that are available as you turn the blue COLOR MODE dial . You can have up to 12 color modes enabled at one time. Using the Configuration menu, there are an additional 27 different color combinations that you can choose from.

  • Page 25: Restoring Factory Settings

    Restoring Factory Settings Press and hold the following buttons for approximately 10 seconds to reset the unit to its default settings. Release the buttons when the unit restarts.  Black ADVANCED button  Red FREEZE FRAME button  Orange FIND button...

  • Page 26: Appendix A - Color Modes

    Appendix A - Color Modes There are six factory default color modes and 27 additional color modes that you can activate and use. Select the color modes that best suit your visual needs, for example, yellow text against a black background. 1.

  • Page 27: Appendix B - Changing And Saving Settings

    Appendix B - Changing and Saving Settings You can change the unit’s factory settings using the Configuration menu as described in this section. Note: When configuring color modes, it is best to have both a page of text and a color photo to place under the camera to select settings best suited for you.
  • Page 28 3. Press the black ADVANCED button to move to subsequent options. Below are descriptions for these options. Icon Description Default Setting Freeze Frame Find Magnification Tables Magnification “88” Display Number 00:00 (HH:MM in 24- Time hour format) 01.01.14 Date (MM.DD.YY) Auto Power-Down See Adjusting Magnification Settings on page 25 for more information.

  • Page 29: Appendix C - Adjusting Magnification Settings

    Appendix C - Adjusting Magnification Settings Note: The following is an advanced feature and is accessed while in Configuration mode. There are three magnification tables from which you can choose the best magnification configuration for your vision needs.  Table 1 is ideal if you are comfortable with lower magnification. It provides finer adjustments between positions 1 through 5.

  • Page 30: Changing The Magnification Display Number

    3. Press the red FREEZE FRAME button to select one of the three magnification tables. For an overview of magnification tables, refer to the table descriptions mentioned earlier. 4. Do one of the following:  To save the change and exit Configuration mode, press and hold the black ADVANCED button and then the orange FIND button approximately 10 seconds until the on-screen display at the bottom of the screen turns off.
  • Page 31 To discard all changes made while Configuration mode is open, do not touch any control panel buttons or dials for approximately 30 seconds. This closes Configuration mode without saving changes.

  • Page 32: Appendix D - Configuration Menu Settings

    Appendix D - Configuration Menu Settings Setting Description Color Select Adds more color positions so that additional color combinations are available when you turn the blue COLOR MODE dial during normal operation. By default, positions 1 through 5 are available. Positions 6 through 12 can be added using this setting.
  • Page 33 Setting Description Freeze Frame Disables or enables freeze frame functionality. It is enabled ( ) by default. If you disable ( ) it, Freeze Frame is no longer available when you press the red FREEZE FRAME button during normal operation. Find During normal operation, Find displays a set of crosshairs on the screen and zooms out so...
  • Page 34 Setting Description Magnification Sets the type of magnification value that Display Number displays on the screen as you turn the black MAGNIFICATION dial. Press the red FREEZE FRAME button to select a value. Select the icon with “88” to display the magnification in use relative to the 16 dial positions, for example, 1, 2, 3,…14, 15, 16.

  • Page 35: Appendix E - Changing The Battery

    Appendix E - Changing the Battery A Li-ion battery is an optional feature. Contact Freedom Scientific if you later wish to purchase a battery. To remove a battery and replace it with a charged battery, do the following: Removing the Battery 1.
  • Page 36 4. Use both thumbs to press down on the outside edges of the battery compartment door, and then slide it toward you. This releases the battery door and exposes the battery. 5. Use the plastic tab (1) located on the left side of the battery to lift and remove the battery.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the Battery 1. Place the battery into the compartment. Make sure that the battery’s contacts align with the compartment’s contacts. 2. Align the battery door’s locking tabs with the compartment’s slots, and slide the door until it locks. Make sure that the battery’s plastic tab remains inside the compartment.

  • Page 38: Setting Date And Time

    Setting Date and Time After replacing the battery, you must reset the unit’s date and time so that saved images have an accurate timestamp. 1. Press and hold the black ADVANCED button and the orange FIND button for approximately 10 seconds to enter Configuration mode. Release the buttons when the version number displays.

  • Page 39: Appendix F - Troubleshooting

    Appendix F - Troubleshooting Problem Solution Press the unit’s power button. The screen is blank. Make sure the power cable is correctly connected to the unit and a power outlet. Reduce magnification. Try adjusting brightness. Switch to a different color mode. When running on battery power only, the unit powers off automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity.
  • Page 40 Problem Solution There are smudges or Clean the screen using a damp, soft, lint- blemishes on the screen. free cloth. Self-view camera does not Make sure the camera cover is open. display an image. The unit does not power off If a battery is installed in the unit, verify automatically after 30 minutes.

  • Page 41: Appendix G - Service And Support

    Appendix G - 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 42 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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