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  • Page 1 Zoomax Mars HD-Portable Video Magnifier User's Guide...
  • Page 2 ZOOMAX. If you have any questions or suggestions concerning the use of this product, please contact your distributor or ZOOMAX by e-mail: sales@zoomax.co. To search the knowledge base, please visit www.zoomax.co.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5. PC Software ....................... 16 5.1 Software Installation ................... 16 5.2 Opening the Software ..................20 5.3 Powering on the Mars HD While Connected to a PC ......... 21 5.4 PC Keyboard Shortcuts ..................22 6. Mac Software ..................... 23 6.1 Software Requirements ..................

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions And Maintenance

    For optimum performance of the Mars HD, please read the following safety precautions carefully: ▶To avoid the risk of fire, do not use the Mars HD near excessive heat or operate for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. ▶Avoid contact with liquids and exposure to moisture.

  • Page 5: Setting Up Your Mars Hd

     3. Setting up Your Mars HD 3.1 Getting Started Take the Mars HD out of the ZOOMAX carrying case. Place the unit on a stable horizontal surface. 3.2 Unfolding Your Mars HD Hold the Mars HD in both hands. Pull the arm connected to the camera head gently to a horizontal position as shown in Figure 1 below.
  • Page 6 Zoomax Mars HD-Portable Video Magnifier User's Guide Holding the base of the unit, gently unfold the Mars HD and the rest of the way open as shown in Figure 2 below. Figure 2 Rotate the feet at the base of the unit out as far as they will go. Place...

  • Page 7: Charging

    Figure 4 4. Guidelines for Use 4.1 General Guidelines ▶ Use the Mars HD only on a stable horizontal surface, such as a solid desk or a table. ▶ Only use the power supply provided with the Mars HD. Using any other power supply will void the warranty and may cause damage to the unit.

  • Page 8: Button Functions (Connected To A Monitor Or Tv Via The Hdmi Port)

    Zoomax Mars HD-Portable Video Magnifier User's Guide approximately three hours. Button Functions (Connected to a Monitor or TV via the HDMI Port) 4.2.1 Normal Mode a. Power On/Off: Press and hold the Power button until you hear a beep to turn the power on or off.
  • Page 9 Zoomax Mars HD-Portable Video Magnifier User's Guide camera head and a target will appear in the center of the screen (see Figure 5). Figure 5 Move the reading material until you have located the desired item within the target area. Release the Find button to magnify the item in the target area as shown in Figure 6.
  • Page 10 User's Guide f. Focus Lock Function: The focus lock feature is useful when you do not want the Mars HD to readjust focus based on movement beneath the camera, such as when you are writing. To activate the focus lock, press and hold the Freeze button until you hear a beep, then release it.
  • Page 11 Tip: If you are reading a thick book under the camera, the unit may fail to focus on the text. In this case, try elevating your Mars HD by placing a monitor riser or a large book under the unit.

  • Page 12: Menu Mode

    Zoomax Mars HD-Portable Video Magnifier User's Guide NOTE: The camera can be rotated vertically 330° and horizontally 180° . Self View The camera can be rotated backward 90° from its position for reading view to provide you with the equivalent of a mirror.
  • Page 13 Mode button again to confirm the setting and return to the main menu. The Mars HD will store your brightness setting for each color mode automatically. b. Contrast Color Modes...
  • Page 14 Zoomax Mars HD-Portable Video Magnifier User's Guide Full color mode is the default color mode, but you can select and store four favorite contrast color modes from 16 available color modes. Press the Mode button to select this function. A color mode menu, shown in Figure 7, shows on the screen.
  • Page 15 Zoomax Mars HD-Portable Video Magnifier User's Guide dual vertical lines, horizontal mask, vertical mask and no marker. The icons representing these options are shown in Figure 8 below. Figure 8 When you have selected the option you wish to use, press the Mode button again to enable it and return to the main menu.

  • Page 16: Pc Software

    Press the Mode button to exit the menu. NOTE: If your Mars HD is connected to a PC or a Mac, you cannot activate the menu mode via the buttons. Instead, you need to use keyboard shortcuts to realize the above functions in the menu mode.
  • Page 17 Zoomax Mars HD-Portable Video Magnifier User's Guide Once the Install Shield Wizard preparation process is finished, the license agreement dialog will appear. Read the text in the “License Agreement” dialog box and accept the license agreement by clicking the “Yes” button.
  • Page 18 Zoomax Mars HD-Portable Video Magnifier User's Guide After clicking “Yes”, the Install Shield Wizard will appear on the screen. Click “Next” to continue with the installation. The Install Shield Wizard will present you with two setup type options, “Complete” and “Custom.” Select “Complete” and then...
  • Page 19 Zoomax Mars HD-Portable Video Magnifier User's Guide The next dialog indicates that the software is ready to install. Click the “Install” button. Once the software has finished installing, click “Finish” to close the Install Shield Wizard.

  • Page 20: Opening The Software

    Zoomax Mars HD-Portable Video Magnifier User's Guide 5.2 Opening the Software From the Windows “Start” menu, choose “All Programs” and click on ZoomaxViewer.exe. The following screen will appear, which means your software was successfully installed.

  • Page 21: Powering On The Mars Hd While Connected To A Pc

    5.3 Powering on the Mars HD While Connected to a PC Start up your PC as normal. Plug one end of the USB cable into your PC and the opposite end into your Mars HD. Power on the unit and then open the ZoomaxViewer software.

  • Page 22: Pc Keyboard Shortcuts

    Zoomax Mars HD-Portable Video Magnifier User's Guide 5.4 PC Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard Function Description Shortcut Show All Shortcuts Select Enter Zoom In ↑ Zoom Out ↓ Freeze Focus Lock Press the key repeatedly to cycle between full color mode Contrast Mode and the four favorite color modes.

  • Page 23: Mac Software

    User's Guide 6. Mac Software 6.1 Software Requirements Before installing the Mars HD software on your Mac, you should first change your system security settings. Access the “System Preferences” and then click the “Security & Privacy” icon. On the General tab, select the option to “Allow apps downloaded...

  • Page 24: Software Installation

    6.2 Software Installation To install Mars HD on your Mac, insert the USB flash disk containing the software into one of your Mac’s USB ports. Browse the drive to the “ZoomaxViewer-MAC” folder and drag the “ZoomaxViewer” ZIP file into your preferred location on your computer.
  • Page 25 Zoomax Mars HD-Portable Video Magnifier User's Guide To run the App, double-click the blue ZoomaxViewer icon. The following screen will appear to indicate that your software has been installed successfully.

  • Page 26: Powering On The Mars Hd While Connected To A Mac

    6.3 Powering on the Mars HD While Connected to a Mac Start up your Mac normally. Plug one end of the USB cable into your Mac and the opposite end into your Mars HD. Power on the unit and open the ZoomaxViewer software.

  • Page 27: Mac Keyboard Shortcuts

    Zoomax Mars HD-Portable Video Magnifier User's Guide 6.4 Mac Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard Function Description Shortcut List all available shortcuts Full Screen Command + F Zoom In ↑ Zoom Out ↓ Freeze Focus Lock Press this key to toggle between the full color mode and Color Mode the four favorite color modes.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    USB connection failed If the Mars HD is connected to your PC or Mac with a USB cable ● and the ZoomaxViewer software is open but there is no image on the screen, please check whether you have connected the unit with your PC or Mac and powered it on in the correct order.

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    Zoomax Mars HD-Portable Video Magnifier User's Guide Try using a different color mode to improve image quality. ● None of the above If none of the above suggestions resolves the issue with your Mars ● HD, please contact your local distributor.
  • Page 30 Zoomax Mars HD-Portable Video Magnifier User's Guide All times listed are approximate. Actual charging and usage times will vary depending on the life cycle remaining on the batteries, type and current rating of batteries used, LCD brightness setting, LED mode selected as well as other environmental factors such as temperature and moisture.

  • Page 31: Other Products From Zoomax

    Zoomax Mars HD-Portable Video Magnifier User's Guide Other Products from ZOOMAX Snow 7 HD is a creative design that offers real-time, crisp images on the ergonomically positioned wide screen. Easy to use, compact Snow 7” and lightweight, the ultra-portable Snow 7 HD...
  • Page 32 Zoomax Mars HD-Portable Video Magnifier User's Guide...

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