Clear Protective Film ..........7 Rechargeable Battery ..........7 Inserting the Battery ..........7 Charging the Battery ..........8 Using the HandyReader HD v2 ......... 9 Turning On / Off ............9 Auto Power Off ............9 Reading ..............9 Adjusting Magnification ........
Low Battery ............16 Saving of Settings ..........17 Flip-Out Stand ............17 TV Connection ............17 Important Precautions ..........18 Troubleshooting ............19 Warranty..............21 Support and Assistance ......... 22 Your Local Distributor .......... 22 Manufacturer ............23 Certifications This product confirms to the following certifications:...
Welcome Thank you for purchasing our HandyReader HD v2 portable video magnifier. To help ensure that you get the very best from your new video magnifier, please take some time to read through this manual. What’s in the box? 1. HandyReader HD v2 Portable Digital Video Magnifier 2.
Technical Specifications • Screen size: 3.5” HD full colour display • Magnification range: x2 to x32 continuous • Camera pixel size: 1 Megapixel • Viewing modes: 26 • Lighting: Integrated LEDs with on / off function • Automatically stores last used settings •...
Overview Diagram Please use the diagram and guide below to familiarise yourself with your HandyReader HD v2 handheld video magnifier.
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1. Power Button - Press and hold (2 seconds) to turn On / Off 2. Freeze / Reading Lines Button - Tap to freeze the image on the screen Press and hold (2 secs) to turn reading lines (horizontal and vertical) on and off 3.
16. Battery Cover – Serial number located on inside 17. Speaker 18. Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (BP-4L 3.7v) Clear Protective Film When new, both the High Contrast Screen and the Camera (#8 and #13 on the Overview Diagram, P5) have protective films over them. To improve image quality, these can be removed by peeling off the covers from one corner.
3. Refit the battery cover. Charging the Battery Before using your HandyReader HD v2 for the first time, it is important to fully charge its battery: 1. Connect the supplied mains charging adapter to the HandyReader HD v2 using the supplied USB cable (#11 on the overview diagram, P5).
Using the HandyReader HD v2 Turning On / Off To turn the HandyReader HD v2 on, press and hold the Power Button for 2 seconds. The Green LED Power Indicator and High Contrast Screen will illuminate.
Tap the Colour Mode Button (#5 on the Overview Diagram, P5) to cycle through the enabled colour combinations and select the desired viewing mode. The HandyReader HD v2 has 26 viewing modes that drastically improve contrast when reading text. There are 5 colour modes enabled by default. To enable or disable particular colour modes, please see “Enabled Colour Modes (contrast icon)”...
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5) Black text on white background (Enabled) 6) White text on black background (Enabled) 7) Blue text on white background 8) White text on blue background 9) Yellow text on black background (Enabled) 10) Black text on yellow background (Enabled) 11) Yellow text on blue background 12) Blue text on yellow background 13) Green text on white background...
26) White text on yellow background Freeze Frame To freeze the image on the screen, tap the Freeze Button (#2 on the overview diagram, P5). This is ideal if you are reaching up to read the price of an item on a shelf for example. While viewing a frozen image, the magnification and colour modes can still be adjusted.
Settings Menu This allows you to adjust settings and see information for your HandyReader HD v2. To enter and exit the Settings Menu, press and hold the Colour Mode button (#5 on the Overview Diagram, P5).
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To increase the LED brightness, press the Zoom In button (#4 on the Overview Diagram, P5). 3. Volume (speaker icon) HandyReader HD v2 features voice prompts to help users known which button they’ve pressed. The volume can be adjusted in 6 levels. The default level is 0 (off).
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Zoom In button (#4 on the Overview Diagram, P5). 4. Date and Time (calendar icon) HandyReader HD v2 features a large text date and time screen shown when in Power Saving Mode. To set the date and time, use the Zoom Out (#3 on...
This shows the current version of the HandyReader HD v2 firmware. Auto Power Off The HandyReader HD v2 has an automatic power off function to save battery. If there is no operation for 1 minute, the screen will display the battery status, date and time. The Battery Indicator LED will also flash green.
To close the Flip-Out Stand, simply push it back in. TV Connection HandyReader HD v2 features the ability to connect to the Composite Video Input socket on your television set. Simply connect the small end of the supplied TV...
/ input e.g. AV1. Refer to your television user manual for further details. NOTE: When connected to a TV screen, there is no output on the HandyReader HD v2’s screen and you will notice a reduction in frame rate. Important Precautions...
Never use cleaning materials such as solvents or detergents to clean the magnifier. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution Dark screen HandyReader HD v2 is turned OFF with no – Turn ON image Battery depleted – Recharge the battery...
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Dirt on screen – Clean screen with quality soft dry cloth Dirt on camera – Clean camera with soft dry cloth HandyReader HD v2 is not flat on reading material - Relocate Text too Magnification too low - Use Zoom small...
Warranty VisionAid International Ltd warrants the HandyReader HD v2, when purchased new, to be free from defects in material and workmanship and will repair or replace, at their discretion, any equipment which exhibits such defects; provided...
Display are specifically excluded from warranty. Non-electrical accessories are also specifically excluded from warranty. In no event shall VisionAid International Ltd or its agents be liable for special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages; the original user’s remedies being limited to repair or replacement.
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