ENHANCED VISION Amigo HD User manual

User Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the Amigo HD
from Enhanced Vision. The Amigo HD is a handheld
electronic video magnifier that you can take anywhere.
Weighing 1.3 pounds, Amigo HD features a uniquely-
designed folding stand and has available Reading,
Hobby and Distance Viewing modes. Small enough to
fit on your lap or a table, the Amigo HD is the ideal
companion to provide magnification, on the go or at
home.
With the Amigo HD, you can easily read bank
statements, coupons, prescriptions, restaurant menus,
sign checks - anywhere you need portable
magnification. The Amigo HD provides hours of low
vision enhancement.
Featuring a built-in, LCD screen (7”), the Amigo HD
allows you to magnify images up to 14 times with an
extended zoom available for viewing of up to 25 times.
A built in Freeze-Frame and Image Save features allow
you to capture any still image, save the image, and
adjust the magnification. Seven different viewing modes
allow you to choose alternate color combinations based
on your personal preference.
The Amigo HD includes a convenient carrying case,
built in battery, USB and HDMI cables, power supply
and comes with a 2 year warranty.
Product enhancements and revisions are an integral part
of what we do here at Enhanced Vision. Please visit –
http://www.enhancedvision.com/low-vision-product-
line.html
and select your Enhanced Vision Product. You will find
the most up-to-date version of the User Manual at the
bottom of the page.

FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE
Thisdevice complieswith Part 15of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subjectto the following two conditions: (1)This device may not
cause harmfulinterference, and (2)this device must accept any
interference received, includinginterference that maycause
undesired operation.
This equipment hasbeen tested and found to complywith the
limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limitsare designedtoprovide reasonableprotection
against harmful interference inaresidentialinstallation.This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency
energyand, ifnot installed and used in accordance with the
instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interferencewillnotoccur ina particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision
reception, which can be determinedbyturning the equipmentoff
and on, the useris encouragedto tryto correct the interference
byone or more of the followingmeasures:
Reorientorrelocatethe receivingantenna.
Increase the separation betweenthe equipment and
receiver.
Connectthe equipment into an outlet on a circuit
differentfrom that to whichthe receiver is connected.
Consult the dealeroran experienced radio/TV
technicianfor help.
Unauthorizedchangesormodificationtothissystemcanvoidthe
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
If yourLow Vision device hasanoption toconnect to a TV, it must
be used with shielded interfacecables in order tomeet FCC
emissions limitsforClass B digital devices. It is the responsibility
of the userto use theshielded interface cables supplied with the
equipment.
FCC Compliance Notice

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
General guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Care & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2: Package Contents & Controls
Packaging Contents & Controls . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Chapter 3: Using the Amigo HD
Using the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
ChargingtheBattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Battery Charge Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning the Power On/ Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Adjust the Viewing & Color Modes . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the LCD Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Turning LED Lighting On/ Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Display Time/Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Carrying Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Viewing Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
Auto Focus & Manual Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 4: Using the Menu
Menu Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Button Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting the Clock Date & Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Product Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Image Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Freezing an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Saving a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Recalling an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Connecting to you PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28
Chapter 6: Specifications
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30
Chapter 7: Warranty Information
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-32
Chapter 8: Other Enhanced Vision Products
Other Enhanced Vision Products . . . . . . . . 33-35
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For your safety and to obtain the most benefit and life
from the Amigo HD, please read these important safety
precautions carefully.
General guidelines for use:
Follow all warnings, cautions, and instructions
marked on the product.
Use care when using the Amigo HD outdoors–it
should NOT be exposed to extreme or rapid
changes in temperature or humidity. In case of
extreme temperature Calibrating the Auto Focus
may be needed.
Do not place the Amigo HD near a radiator, heater
or areas exposed to long hours of direct sunlight.
Prevent the risk of electrical shock by NOT
attempting to disassemble the unit. Please refer all
service to an authorized repair facility.
Do not use the Amigo HD in, near, or around water.
The Amigo HD is not designed to offer protection
against contact with liquids of any kind.
Do not use the Amigo HD during an electrical
storm, lightning, or other severe weather.
Do not use the Amigo HD near ope n fl ames,
fl ammable materials or liquids.
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Transportation:
Amigo HD comes with a convenient carrying case for
transport. To prevent the unit from being accidentally
dropped and damaged, always return the Amigo HD
to the carrying case while not in use.
Thisproduct is intended tobe used as aportable
device. Please use care when connecting/
disconnecting cables and accessories.
Care & Maintenance:
Always turn the power OFF on the Amigo HD when
the system is not in use.
If needed, clean the surface of the Amigo HD with a
soft damp cloth or an electrostatic dusting wipe. DO
NOT use liquid cleaners on the plastic surfaces. No
additional methods of sterilization or cleaning are
recommended or required.
Susceptibility to Interference:
There may be temporary performance degradation of
the Amigo HD when subjected to a strong magnetic
and/or radio-frequency field, electrostatic discharge or
transient electrical noise. An electrostatic discharge
(caused by static electricity) may cause image distortion.
If this happens, switch the unit off and try moving the
unit to a different location.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS & CONTROLS
Please refer to the illustrations on the next page to identify
the package contents and controls of your Amigo HD. In
addition to this users guide, you’ll find the following items
inside the box:
1. Amigo HD
2. Lens Cloth
3. Carrying Case with strap
4. AC Power Supply- (See Page 11)
5. USB micro to USB cable
6. HDMI Mini to HDMI A cable
Please note the locations of the following controls
on your Amigo HD:
A. Speaker
B. 7” LCD Screen
C. Image Gallery –(GREEN button)
D. Color Mode –(BLUE button)
E. AC Power port - (See Page 10)
F. Joystick
G. Zoom Increase –(YELLOW button)
H. Zoom Decrease - (YELLOW button)
I. Power
J. LED Battery Indicators - (See Page 13)
K. LED Lights
L. Save/ Manual Focus
M. USB port
N. Camera Lens
O. Mini-HDMI port
P. Manual Focus / Auto Focus
Q. Stand
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USING THE AMIGO HD
Your Amigo HD can be powered using:
The included AC adaptor/power supply
Integrated rechargeable battery (included)
Your Amigo HD is packaged with the integrated batterypartially
charged.Wehighlyrecommend that you charge the Amigo HD
prior to usingthe device for thefirst time. (See Page 13for
charging indicator light status)
When a USB Cable is connected (connected to a PC) - a
USB Symbol will appear within 30seconds.
Connecting the AC adaptor/power supply
Use the following procedure to
connect the Amigo HD to the AC
adaptor/power supply
1. Connect the tip of the included
AC Adaptor/power supply to the
connector port.(See Figure 1)
2. Plug in the remaining end of the
AC Adaptor/power supply to an
available AC wall outlet. (See
Figure 2)
You will see the following icon
upon initially attaching the AC
power supply
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Figure 1
Figure 2

POWER SUPPLY
Included within your Amigo HD box(International orders
ONLY) are multiple inserts for the outlets of various
countries.
1. To install choose the correct insert for your country
(See figure 1).
2. Find the tab that is located at the top of your insert,
slide at an angle into the main power supply, and
push down until it clicks
(See figure 2).
3. You may now proceed to plug this into an available
outlet and begin to charge your Amigo HD
magnifier.
To offer additional protection during an electrical
storm, a surge protector may also be used and is
recommended.
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Figure 1 Figure 2

CHARGING THE BATTERY
Using a Rechargeable Battery
Your Amigo HD includes a rechargeable battery that can
be continuously charged inside the Amigo HD, even
while the unit is in operation. It is recommended to leave
the unit connected with the included AC adaptor when
the unit is not in use to maintain a continuous charge on
the battery. This way, your Amigo HD will always be
ready for portable use.
It is not possible to overcharge the included battery.
Important Points When Using Battery Power
The rechargeable batteryshould be fullycharged
prior to the first use.
When fully charged your Amigo HD should last
between 3 to 5 hours battery life depending on the
LCD Brightness and Color Modesettings.
Battery Charging Procedure
To charge the Lithium Ion battery inside your Amigo
HD, simply connect the included AC adaptor/power
supply as described on page 10*. You can continue to
use the Amigo HD even while the battery is being
charged.
Charging the Amigo HD when not in use
(Standby)
Tap the GREEN [Power]button to enter ‘Standby’
mode after connecting the AC Adaptor/power supply.
To return to normal operation ‘Press and release’ the
GREEN [Power] button again.
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Built-In Battery Charger Status Indicators
Your Amigo HD has two small
indicator lights (LEDs) located on
the side of the unit. The LEDs
indicate the current power state and
charge status of the batteries (see
Figure 1).
Refer to the table below for more information regarding the
meaning of each LED indicator light:
LED # 1
BLUE
LED # 2
AMBER
Power
Source
Meaning
ON
OFF
AC
AC plugged & Battery Charging
ON
ON
AC
AC plugged & Battery is full
OFF
ON
Battery
Battery good/full
OFF
ON
Battery
Battery low
ON
OFF
Battery
Standby
OFF
OFF
Battery
Unit is OFF
Battery Charge Indicator
Once the Amigo HD powers on a Battery Charge Status indicator
will appear for 2 seconds (during this time all button functions are
disabled).
*To show the Battery Status On-Demand Battery us the button
Combination of [Color Mode] and Zoom [-} .
**Note: When the Battery is almost drained a Red bar will
appear in the battery. This indicates the battery is critically
low and needs charging.
Black Background = Blinking
Note: When your Amigo HD battery is getting low,
approximately 15 minutes before shutoff, a ‘chime’ will
sound, with a battery icon displayed for 2 seconds.
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Figure 1

Turning the Power On/Off
Use the following procedure to turn
the power On or Off:
1. Find the GREEN [Power] button. (See Figure 1)
2. ‘Press and hold’ the GREEN [Power] button for 1 second
or more to turn the Amigo HD on. After the Amigo HD
‘chime’ sound is heard and an image will appear on the
LCD display.
3. To turn off the Amigo HD, press and hold the [Power]
button again for at least 2 seconds or more. A short,
confirmation tone will be heard when the unit is powered
Off.
Adjusting the Image Size
Use the following procedure to adjust the magnification
(size) of the image on the LCD.
1. SIZE buttons (See Figure 2).
2. Press the [+] SIZE button to
increase the magnification size
on the LCD.
3. Press the [-] SIZE button to
decrease the magnification
size on the LCD.
Note: To put the Amigo HD into ‘Standby’ mode, once
powered on, ‘Press and release’ the [POWER] button. To
return to ‘live’ mode ‘Press and release’ the [POWER]
button again.
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Figure 1
Figure 2

Viewing Modes:
Use the following procedure to select the viewing mode
of the image on the LCD display:
By pressing the [Mode] button (See Figure 1)
you can cycle through the 7 (if enabled)
viewing modes. To change your color selects
to any of the 28 available follow the
instructions on pages 25 & 26.
Color Modes:
The Amigo HD offers 28 possible color select modes
available to users and allows selection of up to 6 favorite
modes including Full Color Image (Aka “Normal Color”) for
quick access by pressing the Mode button. (See Figure 1)
To Set the Color Modes:
1. Enter the Menu by pressing the GREEN [Gallery]
button and the [Save/ Manual Focus] buttons (on the
back right side) together.
2. Press the [Joystick] button to select ‘User Settings’
3. Using the [-] SIZE scroll until ‘Display’ is highlighted
4. Press the [Joystick] button to select ‘Display’
5. Again using the [-] SIZE scroll until ‘Preferred Color
Modes’ is highlighted
6. Press the [Joystick] button to select ‘Preferred Color
Modes’
To move through the list use the [+/-] SIZE
Use the [Joystick] to select or deselect Preferred
Color Modes
Note: Hold [MODE] for 2 seconds to return back to ‘Full
Color’ mode. The ‘Color Mode Selection’ menu allows
all of the Viewing modes, except ‘Full Color’ (factory
default), to be temporarily disabled (See color modes
below)
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Figure 1

Adjusting LCD Brightness:
Your Amigo HD is set to the brightness level 3 on the LCD
display when shipped from the factory. If desired, use the
Joystick (toggle left to decrease right to increase) to adjust
the brightness of the LCD display. Also located under ‘User
Settings’ see Page 21 as needed.
Turning LED Lighting ON/OFF
Your Amigo HD has built-in LED lighting to illuminate your
reading material. By default, this lighting will turn ON
automatically whenever the Amigo HD is powered on. It is
also possible to turn OFF the built-in LED lighting, if
desired. This may be useful when magnifying certain
objects with a highly reflective surface, such as a watch or
glossy photo. Use the following procedure to turn off the
LED lighting:
1. With the Amigo HD power turned on, Press and Hold the
BLUE [Mode]button then press the [+] SIZE together.
An icon will appear on the display to indicate the LEDs
have powered off.
2. To restore the LED lighting use the same combination
as before.
Display Time/Date
With the Amigo HD power turned on, press and hold the
GREEN [Gallery] button and the [+] SIZE to display the
current time and date. Use the button combination again to
Exit.
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Note: Each time the Amigo HD is powered on, it will
automatically default to the factory setting with the
LED lights ON.

Using the Carrying Case
For added protection, your Amigo HD includes a convenient
carrying case with a neck strap (see Figure 1).This helps to
protect your Amigo HD from accidental damage when “on-
the-go”. When not using the Amigo HD, return it to the case
for added protection. The carrying case is designed to be
carried around your neck or shoulder.
Viewing Position
The Amigo HD features a unique adjustable stand, allowing
you to easily magnify material using the Reading, Hobby or
Distance Positions to view on a desktop or at a distance. To
use the various viewing positions please see the
information below:
Reading Position
To achieve Reading Position open
the stand to the first click as seen on
Figure 2. With the device in this 35
degree angle the Amigo HD will
display materials on a desktop, such
as a book or newspaper.
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Figure 1
Figure 2

Hobby Position
To achieve Hobby Position open the
stand to the second click, this should
achieve a 90 degree angle, as seen on
Figure 3. This position is ideal for 3D
objects.
Distance Viewing Position
When using the Distance Viewing
Position we recommend viewing
materials that are further than 2 feet
away with the stand closed and the
unit in Auto Focus mode.
Auto Focus
Auto Focus is a Factory Default Setting that offers the
optimal focus experience in Reading Position. To activate
Auto Focus ensure the “MF/AF”switch is toggled toward
the “AF”side (see Figure 5-A).
Manual Focus
Manual Focus is recommended when viewing materials at
various distances. It is activated by moving the “MF/AF”
switch toward the “MF” side and using the One-Touch
Focus Button allowing the Amigo HD to adjust to the image
(see Figure 5-B).
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Note: If image clarity issues occur check the focusing
mode to ensure you are using the best method for
your Amigo HD to view the image.
Figure 5
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B
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Figure 3

USING THE MENU
Menu Operation (Lights are off by default in this mode)
The Menu options of the Amigo HD are as follows:
User Settings
Product Settings
Factory Settings
Image Gallery
To enter the Amigo HD Menu press and hold the
GREEN [Gallery] button and the [Save/ Manual Focus]
buttons on the back right. Once the menus are open, the
User Setting will be highlighted in yellow.
To move through the Menu items use the YELLOW [+]
SIZE button to move up and the YELLOW [-] SIZE
button to move down the highlighted section.
To select or deselect options press the Joystick down.
To go back to the previous Menu use the BLUE [Mode]
button. To Exit use the BLUE [Mode] button until
returning to the live image.
To quickly close the Menu press and hold the GREEN
[Gallery] button and the [Save/ Manual Focus] button on
the back right.
Button Combinations
Throughout the User Manual there will be ‘button
combinations’ (i.e. Press and hold the [Mode] and
YELLOW [+] SIZE buttons together). This indicates that the
buttons should be pressed simultaneously.
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