Table of Contents Welcome to eMag 120/150 HD ............... 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 ....................
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Appendix D - Configuration Menu Settings ..........26 Appendix E - Changing the Battery ............29 Removing the Battery ................. 29 Replacing the Battery ................. 31 Setting Date and Time ................32 Appendix F - Troubleshooting ..............33 Appendix G - Service and Support ............. 34...
Welcome to eMag 120/150 HD The eMag 120/150 HD 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 2.1x to 30x (15-inch model) Five default color modes;...
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What’s in the Box eMag 120/150 HD portable video magnifier with 12-inch or 15-inch flat-panel monitor Power adapter and cord User documentation Carrying case Li-ion battery (optional)
Setting Up the Unit Powering the Unit To power the unit or charge the battery, do the following: 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 Plug the power cord (2) into a wall outlet.
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. Place the unit on a sturdy, stable work surface. Place two fingers on the left or right front corner of the unit’s baseplate (1).
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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. Finally, raise, lower, or tilt the monitor to a position that is comfortable for you.
Closing the Unit To close the unit, use both hands to lower and rotate the monitor until it is against the unit’s body. Place both hands on the left and right sides of the body, and lower it until the unit is closed. The unit automatically powers 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: Press the POWER button .
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 –...
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.
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.
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 five default color modes: True Full Color –...
Freezing an Image To freeze the image displayed on the screen, do the following: Press the red FREEZE FRAME button . The Freeze Frame icon displays on the screen. 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.
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While sitting in front of the unit, position the display at an angle that is comfortable for you. If necessary, hold the left and right sides of the display, and then gently tilt it forward or backward to adjust the angle, or lift it up or down to adjust the height.
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.
(A + 5) COLOR MODE Turn to adjust the spacing between the lines or (Blue dial) masks. Adjusting LED Brightness To adjust the LED reading light brightness, do the following: Press and hold the black ADVANCED button. Do one of the following: Turn the yellow BRIGHTNESS dial clockwise to increase brightness.
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.
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.
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.
Adding and Removing Color Modes The unit has five 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.
Restoring Factory Settings Press and hold the following buttons for approximately 10 seconds to reset the unit to its default settings. Black ADVANCED button Red FREEZE FRAME button Orange FIND button...
Appendix A - Color Modes There are five 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.
Appendix B - Changing and Saving Default 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.
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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 Time (HH:MM in 24- hour format) 01.01.14 Date (MM.DD.YY) See Adjusting Magnification Settings on page 24 for more information.
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.
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. To customize how magnification values display on the screen, perform the steps in the next section.
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.
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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...
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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, and so on.
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 Power off and unplug the unit.
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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. Use the plastic tab (1) located on the left side of the battery to lift and remove the battery.
Replacing the Battery Place the battery into the compartment. Make sure that the battery’s contacts align with the compartment’s contacts. 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.
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. 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.
Appendix F - Troubleshooting Problem Solution The screen is blank. Press the unit’s power button. 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. The unit does not power on.
Appendix G - Service and Support If you require technical support with your eMag 70 HD, please contact the dealer who sold you the visual aid. It is recommended you first refer to “Troubleshooting” (on page 33). Note: The eMag 120/150 HD contains no user serviceable components.
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