Ruby XL HD User Manual

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RUBY

XL HD

HD Handheld Video Magnifier

User's Guide

440619-001 Rev. C

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Stella walket

March 30, 2025

Screen yellow

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Mr. Anderson

March 30, 2025

The screen on the RUBY XL HD may appear yellow because it is set to a color mode such as "Yellow on Blue" or "Yellow on Black." These are high-contrast color modes designed to improve readability. You can change the color mode using the blue arrow buttons.

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Page 1 ® RUBY XL HD HD Handheld Video Magnifier User’s Guide 440619-001 Rev. C...
Page 2: Technical Support
Court North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716-1805, USA, www.FreedomScientific.com. ® Copyright © 2013 Freedom Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved. RUBY is a trademark of Freedom Scientific, Inc., in the United States and other countries. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Read Me First ......................1 Overview......................... 2 Hardware Description ..................... 5 Quick Start ......................8 Charging RUBY XL HD ..................11 Battery LED Descriptions ..................13 Button Descriptions ....................14 Opening and Closing the Handle ................. 15 Opening and Using the Reading Stand ..............16 Magnifying Live Images ..................
Page 4 Switching Between the Last Used Color Mode and Full Color ......21 Displaying More Color Modes ................22 Resetting Default Color Modes ................24 Color Modes ......................24 Default Color Modes ..................24 Additional Color Modes .................. 25 Freezing an Image ....................26 Turning LED Lights Off ..................
Page 5 Saving an Image When Memory is Full ............... 34 Storage Mode Icons ..................... 35 Transferring Images to a Computer Using the USB Cable ........36 Transferring Images to RUBY XL HD Using the USB Cable ....... 39 Troubleshooting ....................40 Technical Specifications ..................45...
Page 7: Read Me First
Refer to Battery LED Descriptions on page 13 for battery status descriptions.  For the basics to help you get started using RUBY XL HD, read Quick Start on page 8.  For an overview of RUBY XL HD and its operation, review the information in...
Page 8: Overview
Overview Thank you for purchasing RUBY XL HD. RUBY XL HD is a portable, handheld video magnifier that can magnify an object from two to 14 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, 5-inch LCD screen.
Page 9 With the reading stand open, you can place the unit directly on a document and read printed text or images in magazines, catalogs, menus, photographs, and other printed material.
Page 10 RUBY XL HD can save and store up to 80 images that can easily be copied to a computer through a simple USB connection. The unit also has a reading line and reading mask feature that you can turn on and use to quickly locate and maintain your place while viewing an image or reading text on the LCD screen.
Page 11: Hardware Description
Hardware Description Color Mode Scroll Up (Blue) Magnification Increase (Yellow) Color Mode Scroll Down Magnification Decrease (Yellow) (Blue) Freeze Frame (Red) Power (Green/Yellow) LCD screen...
Page 12 USB port (micro-USB) Power connector (5V; 2.1A) Battery LED Handle in closed position...
Page 13 Handle in closed position LED lights Camera (5 MP)
Page 14: Quick Start
Quick Start Below are steps to quickly set up and use RUBY XL HD for the first time. Make sure the unit is fully charged. Refer to page 11. Turn the unit on by pressing the green/yellow button . Refer to page Do one of the following.
Page 15 Refer to page 26. Save the image or return to live view . Refer to page 31. Once you become comfortable using RUBY XL HD, try the following advanced features.  Turn the LED reading lights on or off to adjust for glare and reflections...
Page 16  Use the reading line or reading masks to help you maintain your place while reading text. Refer to page 28.  Save, view, and delete images stored on the unit as described on pages 31 through 34.  For additional storage, transfer images from the unit to your computer as described on page 36.
Page 17: Charging Ruby Xl Hd
Charging RUBY XL HD Note: You must use the supplied power adapter to charge the unit. It cannot be charged using the computer’s USB port. Plug one end of the power adapter into the unit and the other end into a wall outlet (1).
Page 18 Unplug the power adapter from the unit. The battery indicator LED turns off. You can now use RUBY XL HD for approximately three hours of continuous use. When the battery is low, the battery indicator LED flashes red. Connect the power adapter and plug it in to recharge the...
Page 19: 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...
Page 20: Button Descriptions
Button Descriptions Power (Green/Yellow): Press to turn power on. Press it again to turn power off. Magnification (Yellow): Press and HOLD for continuous zoom magnification with live images. When viewing frozen images, press and release to incrementally increase or decrease magnification. Color Mode (Blue): Press to cycle through five default color modes and 15 additional color modes.
Page 21: Opening And Closing The Handle
Opening and Closing the Handle The handle rotates to two open positions so that the unit can be held like a magnifying glass.
Page 22: Opening And Using The Reading Stand
Opening and Using the Reading Stand RUBY XL HD also incorporates a reading stand so that it can be set on a document allowing you to read an item at a convenient and consistent distance. On the top edge of the unit, use one thumb to push the ridge (1) in one direction while using your other thumb to push one of the tabs (2a or 2b) in the opposite direction.
Page 23 The unit is spring loaded and opens to its full reading position. If the unit is off, it automatically turns on when the reading stand opens.
Page 24 Next, place the unit on a flat item, such as a document or photo, to view and read it. When you close the reading stand, the unit automatically turns off.
Page 25: Magnifying Live Images
Magnifying Live Images When viewing a live image, you can use continuous zoom magnification between 2x and 14x.  Press and HOLD the yellow PLUS button to zoom in.  Press and HOLD the yellow MINUS button to zoom out. Magnifying Frozen or Saved Images You can freeze and then save an image that displays on the LCD screen.
Page 26: Changing Color Modes
A color mode is a pre-defined color combination (for example, yellow text on a blue background) that you can select when reading items with RUBY XL HD. The unit has five default color modes: Full Color; Black on White (high-contrast positive);...
Page 27: Switching Between The Last Used Color Mode And Full Color
Switching Between the Last Used Color Mode and Full Color RUBY XL HD 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 28: Displaying More Color Modes
Displaying More Color Modes RUBY XL HD 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 29 To scroll to the next color mode, press the blue UP arrow while STILL holding the green/yellow button.  If the check box is selected ( ), the color mode is enabled.  If the check box is cleared ( ), the color mode is disabled.
Page 30: Resetting Default Color Modes
Resetting Default Color Modes If you have added or removed color modes that display on the screen, you can always restore RUBY XL HD to its five default color modes.  Press and HOLD the green/yellow button and the blue UP arrow button simultaneously for 15 seconds.
Page 31: Additional Color Modes
White on Black – high-contrast negative Yellow on Blue Yellow on Black Additional Color Modes    Black on Yellow Blue on Black Black on Amber    Green on Black Blue on Yellow Violet on Black  ...
Page 32: 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 hold it close enough for you to read. Press the red button to freeze the image.
Page 33: Turning Led Lights Off
Turning LED Lights Off When you turn on RUBY XL HD, the LED lights also turn on. To avoid glare when viewing reflective surfaces, you can turn off the LED lights. Press and HOLD the green/yellow button , and then press the red button .
Page 34: Using Reading Line Or Reading Masks
Using Reading Line or Reading Masks The reading line is a horizontal line that displays on the screen. Reading masks block part of the screen to show a horizontal slice of the screen. Use these items to help you locate and maintain your place while viewing an image. When using the button sequence as described below, the unit cycles through displaying the reading line, the reading masks, and then no reading line or masks.
Page 35: Displaying Reading Masks
Press and HOLD the green/yellow button (1) and then press the yellow PLUS button (2) or the yellow MINUS button (3) to move the reading line up or down on the screen. Displaying Reading Masks Press and HOLD the green/yellow button (1) and then press both yellow buttons ( (2 and 3)) again to remove the reading line...
Page 36 Press and HOLD the green/yellow button (1) and then press the yellow PLUS button (2) or the yellow MINUS button (3) to increase or decrease the distance between the masks. To remove reading masks from the screen, press and HOLD the green/yellow button (1) and then press and HOLD both yellow buttons (...
Page 37: Storage Mode
Storage Mode Storage mode can save up to 80 images. 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 38: Viewing Saved Images
Viewing Saved Images RUBY XL HD can store up to 80 images. You can easily scroll through the images using the blue arrow buttons ( and ). Press and HOLD the red button for approximately six seconds to enter Review mode.
Page 39  To scroll backward through the saved images, press the blue DOWN arrow ( ). Press and HOLD the red button for approximately three seconds to exit and return to live view.
Page 40: Saving An Image When Memory Is Full
Saving an Image When Memory is Full RUBY XL HD can store up to 80 images. If you try to save another image when the unit’s memory is full, the Memory Full icon displays on the screen. To add another image, you must first remove one or more saved images from memory.
Page 41: Storage Mode Icons
Storage Mode Icons Save: Press the two yellow buttons ( ) at the same time to select the check box. The image is saved when you exit Storage mode. Delete: Press the two yellow buttons ( ) at the same time to clear the check box.
Page 42: Transferring Images To A Computer Using The Usb Cable
Transferring Images to a Computer Using the USB Cable Images stored on RUBY XL HD can be transferred to your computer using the supplied USB cable. To do this, Connect the supplied USB cable to the unit (1) and the computer.
Page 43 RUBY XL HD displays as an external device in Windows Explorer or Finder (Mac). Open RUBY XL HD’s DCIM folder and use the drag and drop method to move or copy one or more images to a folder or the desktop on your computer.
Page 45: Transferring Images To Ruby Xl Hd Using The Usb Cable
Any image moved from RUBY XL HD to your computer can easily be moved back to the unit. Note: Only images saved by RUBY XL HD can be copied back to the unit. Make sure the unit is connected to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
Page 46: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The unit does not turn on.  Press the green/yellow Power button. If the unit does not turn on, charge the battery. Note: The battery does not charge when the unit is connected to a USB port. The screen is blank. ...
Page 47  Verify that the item you want to magnify is positioned correctly under the camera window.  Press the yellow Magnification buttons to step through the magnification levels.  Press the blue Color Mode buttons to step through the color modes. ...
Page 48  If the problem continues, disconnect the power adapter and call Freedom Scientific Technical Support as mentioned earlier in this document. The battery indicator LED does not flash green, even though the power adapter is connected and plugged into a wall socket.
Page 49  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. There are smudges or blemishes on the screen.
Page 50 LED lights produce glare against a reflective surface.  Press and HOLD the green/yellow Power button, and then press the red Freeze Frame button to turn off the LED lights. The unit turns off after reading for 30 minutes.  This is expected behavior.
Page 51: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications  LCD widescreen: 5 inches (127 mm); tilts approximately 40 degrees in reading mode  Body size: 5.5 inches high (139.7 mm) 3.5 inches wide (88.9 mm) 0.8 inches deep (20.3 mm)  Weight: 10.5 oz. (298 grams) ...
Page 52  Camera: 5 MP HD auto-focus camera module  Image resolution: 800 x 480 pixels  Color: 24-bit  Battery: Li-ion battery; approximately 3 hours of continuous use; charges in approximately 3 hours Note: Only use the supplied power adapter to charge the unit’s battery.
Page 53 Federal Communications Commission Notice 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Page 54 Industry Canada Notice  This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Regulatory Compliance  Safety: IEC 60950-1 ed2.0, UL 60950-1:2007, CSA C22.2.60950-1:2007, EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:20122 ...
Page 55 Safety and Maintenance  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.  Do not remove the battery. It is not user serviceable. ...
Page 56  Do not use a paper towel to clean the LCD screen. Cleaning the RUBY XL HD Body  Make sure the unit is unplugged. Use a lightly dampened, soft, clean cloth with water or mild detergent. Do not use alcohol, solvents, abrasives, or aerosol sprays.

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