APH Video Mag HD User manual

High-Definition Handheld
Video Magnifier
High
-Definition Handheld
Video Magnifier
VIDEO MAG
User’s
Guide

Video Mag HD
High Denition Handheld Video Magnier
User’s Guide
Catalog No. 1-03914-00
Part No. 440648-001 Rev. A

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American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY
40206 www.aph.com
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subject to change without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted
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Technical Support
To contact Technical Support by telephone, U.S. customers can call [phone], Monday
through Friday, 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM (Eastern Time).
To contact by e-mail, send questions to [email protected].

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Table of Contents
Quick Start
Read Me First
Overview
Hardware Description
Battery LED Descriptions
Inserting Batteries
Charging NiMH Batteries
Turning on Video Mag HD
Button Descriptions
Magnifying Live Images
Magnifying Frozen or Saved Images
Changing Color Modes
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Switching Between the Last Used Color Mode and Full Color
Displaying More Color Modes
Resetting Default Color Modes
Color Modes
Default Color Modes
Additional Color Modes
Freezing and Image
Turning LED Lights Off
Using Reading Line or Reading Masks
Displaying Reading Line
Displaying Reading Masks
Storage Mode
Saving and Deleting an Image
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Viewing Saved Images
Saving an Image When Memory is Full
Storage Mode Icons
Transferring Images to a Computer Using the USB Cable
Transferring Images to Video Mag HD Using the USB Cable
Displaying a Slide Show
Troubleshooting
Technical Specications
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Quick Start
Below are steps to quickly set up and use Video Mag HD for the rst time.
1. Make sure the unit is fully charged. Refer to page 11.
2. Turn the unit on by pressing the green/yellow button . Refer to page
15.
3. Do one of the following.
■Unfold the handle to hold and use the unit like a magnifying glass.
This is useful when it’s necessary to magnify and read objects such as
labels or details on cans, packages, pill bottles, and more.
■With the handle folded closed, place the unit on a at document such
as a newspaper or magazine, a bill or receipt, a letter, and so on.

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4. Adjust the magnication using the yellow buttons ( or ). Refer to
page 16.
5. Select a color mode ( or ) for contrasting colors that best suit your
vision needs. Refer to page 17.
6. Freeze the image on the LCD screen so that you may take your time
reading details in the image. Refer to page 23.
7. Save the image or return to live view . Refer to page 29.

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Once you become comfortable using Video Mag HD, try the following advanced
features.
■Turn the LED reading lights on or off to adjust for glare and reections
when viewing photographs or glossy magazine pages. Refer to page 24.
■Use the reading line or reading masks to help you maintain your place
while reading text. Refer to page 25.
■Save, view, and delete images stored on the unit as described on pages
28 through 31.
■For additional storage, transfer images from the unit to your computer
as described on page 33.

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Read Me First
■Before using Video Mag HD for the rst time, you must charge the four
AAA NiMH (1000 mAh) batteries. These batteries are included. A full charge
takes approximately 2 hours. Refer to Battery LED Descriptions on page
11 for battery status explanations. You can also use four AAA disposable
alkaline batteries to operate the unit.
Note: Do not mix NiMH batteries with alkaline batteries. Replace all
batteries of the same chemistry at the same time. Do not mix new
batteries with old batteries. Replace NiMH batteries with 1000 mAh
NiMH batteries. Failure to follow this precaution can lead to a battery
failure or leakage. The risk of explosion is possible if batteries are
replaced with an incorrect type. Do not use batteries that specify a
MAX Charging Current below 250 mA.

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■Refer to Charging NiMH Batteries on page 13 for battery charging
procedures.
■Refer to Battery LED Descriptions on page 11 for battery status
descriptions.
■For the basiscs to help you get started using Video Mag HD, read Quick
Start on page 1.
■For an overview of Video Mag HD and its operation, review the information
in this guide rst.

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Overview
Thank you for purchasing Video Mag HD.
Video Mag HD is a portable, handheld video magnier that can magnify an
object from two to 13 times its size. It has an, auto-focus HD camera that
provides sharp HD quality images that are easily viewed on its full color, 4.3-
inch LCD screen. Video Mag HD supports ve default color modes, and 15
additional contrasting color modes that can easily be enabled.
The unit has a fold-away handle that has been ergonomically improved to t
the smaller hands of students. It allows you to hold the magnier close to an
object, press the magnication buttons for continuous zoom (2x to 13x with the
handle open or 4x to 10x with the handle closed), and then freeze the image
on the screen. If you like, you can then make any necessary magnication
adjustments. This is ideal for viewing clothing labels, prescription labels, price
tags, receipts, business cards, and more.

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Video Mag HD can save and store approximately 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 as you view an image or read
text on the LCD screen.

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Hardware Description
1. Color Mode Scroll Up (Blue)
2. Color Mode Scroll Down (Blue)
3. Power (Green/Yellow)
4. Magnication Increase (Yellow)
5. Magnication Decrease (Yellow)
6. Freeze Frame (Red)
7. LCD screen
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8. Power Connector
9. Battery LED
10. USB port
11. Handle and battery compartment in closed position

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12. HD camera sensor
13. LED lights
14. Handle and battery compartment in open position

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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. If this condition persists, change the batteries.
No LED: Battery charge OK, power adapter not connected; or Video
Mag HD is off.

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Inserting Batteries
1. Fully extend the handle, and remove the battery cover by sliding it in the
direction of the imprinted arrow.
2. Insert the batteries, replace the battery cover and close the handle.
Make sure that batteries are inserted using the correct polarity.