Schweizer EMAG 150 HD User manual

Portable Video Magnifier
User’s Guide

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Distributor: Manufacturer:
A. SCHWEIZER GmbH VFO
Hans-Böckler-Str. 7 11800 31st Court North,
91301 Forchheim, Germany St. Petersburg, FL
www.schweizer-optik.de 33716
Congratulations on purchasing the eMag 120/150 HD. We hope you enjoy using this high-quality device.
The information and data contained in this document are subject to change without notice. No part of this document
may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, or for any purpose,
without the express written approval of A. SCHWEIZER GmbH.
Copyright © January 2017 A. SCHWEIZER GmbH. All rights reserved.
Safety and Maintenance
To keep the unit in good condition and to ensure safe usage, observe the following guidelines:
Read the instructions in this user’s guide before attempting to use the unit.
Do not attempt to repair the unit or open its case. This product contains no user serviceable parts.
Keep the unit away from wet areas, rain, and other sources of liquids or high humidity. Do not submerge
the unit.
Always operate the unit in a place where the temperature is between 10° and 40° C (50° and 104° F).
Always store the unit in a place where the temperature is between -20° and 65° C (-4° and 149° F).
Always use the unit on a stable, level, hard surface such as a desk or table.
When cleaning the screen, camera lens, or self-view lens, unplug the power cord and apply a small
amount of non-abrasive cleanser, such as the following, to a soft, lint-free cloth and gently wipe:
Water
Isopropyl alcohol
Petroleum benzene
Vinegar mixed with water at a concentration of no more than 10 percent vinegar, for example, 1.5
tablespoons of vinegar per cup of water (100 ml per liter)
CAUTION:
Do not apply excessive pressure to the screen, camera, or self-view lens. Do not spray cleanser
directly on these items. Also, do not use any cleanser that contains the following agents: acetone,
ethyl alcohol, ethyl acid, ammonia, or methyl chloride.
When cleaning the rest of the unit, make sure the unit is unplugged. Use a lightly dampened, soft, clean cloth
with water or mild detergent.

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Table of Contents
Welcome to eMag 120/150 HD ....................................................................... 1
Setting Up the Unit ......................................................................................... 3
Powering the Unit......................................................................................... 3
Opening the Unit .......................................................................................... 4
Closing the Unit............................................................................................ 6
Manually Powering the Unit On and Off....................................................... 7
Battery Status............................................................................................... 8
Control Panel Functions ................................................................................ 9
Control Panel – Basic Functions.................................................................. 9
General Operation ........................................................................................ 10
Changing Magnification.............................................................................. 10
Adjusting Screen and Image Brightness.................................................... 10
Changing Screen Colors ............................................................................ 11
Freezing an Image ..................................................................................... 12
Using the Find Feature............................................................................... 12
Self-view Camera....................................................................................... 12
Advanced Operation..................................................................................... 14
Control Panel – Advanced Features .......................................................... 14
Adjusting LED Brightness .......................................................................... 15
Saving an Image ........................................................................................ 15
Reviewing or Deleting Images Saved on an SD Card ............................... 16
Displaying a Slide Show............................................................................. 17
Reading Lines and Reading Masks ........................................................... 18
Adding and Removing Color Modes .......................................................... 19
Restoring Factory Settings......................................................................... 20
Appendix A - Color Modes........................................................................... 21
Appendix B - Changing and Saving Default Settings ............................... 22
Appendix C - Adjusting Magnification Settings......................................... 24
Selecting a Magnification Table ................................................................. 24
Changing the Magnification Display Number............................................. 25

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Appendix D - Configuration Menu Settings ............................................... 26
Appendix E - Changing the Battery ............................................................ 29
Removing the Battery................................................................................. 29
Replacing the Battery................................................................................. 31
Setting Date and Time ............................................................................... 32
Appendix F - Troubleshooting..................................................................... 33
Appendix G - Service and Support ............................................................. 34

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Welcome to eMag 120/150 HD
The eMag 120/150 HD is a lightweight portable video magnifier. Its collapsible
design makes it easy for travel.
The unit includes the following features:
High-definition camera with auto-focus lens that displays high-quality
images
Magnification from 1.7x to 24x (12-inch model), and 2.1x to 30x (15-inch
model)
Five default color modes; 27 configurable color modes
Freeze Frame to capture the current image on screen
Find function to briefly zoom out and easily locate the center of the object
displayed on the screen
Adjustable Reference Lines and Masks to emphasize an area displayed
on the screen
SD Card slot – capture and save images to an installed SD Card
Self-view camera – magnification from 1x to 2.5x

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What’s in the Box
eMag 120/150 HD
portable video magnifier
with 12-inch or 15-inch
flat-panel monitor
Power adapter and cord
User documentation
Carrying case
Li-ion battery (optional)

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Setting Up the Unit
Powering the Unit
To power the unit or charge the battery, do the following:
Plug the power adapter cord into the unit’s power jack (1). The jack is1.
located on the left side of the unit next to the POWER button .
Plug the power cord (2) into a wall outlet.2.
An optional Li-ion battery is available for the unit. It provides approximately
4 hours of use and takes approximately 3.5 hours to fully charge.
Refer to Battery Status on page 8 for information about battery operation.
To insert or remove a battery, see Changing the Battery on page 29.

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Opening the Unit
Note: To apply power to the unit, make sure it is plugged into an
AC outlet or that an optional battery is installed and charged.
You can still use the unit while it is charging.
Place the unit on a sturdy, stable work surface.1.
Place two fingers on the left or right front corner of the unit’s baseplate (1).2.
With your other hand, grip the front edge of the unit’s body (2).
Raise the body until it locks in place (3).3.

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Place both hands along the left and right sides of the monitor, and pull it4.
toward you (4 and 5). The unit automatically powers on as you move the
monitor from its closed position.
Finally, raise, lower, or tilt the monitor to a position that is comfortable for5.
you. After a few moments, the screen turns on.
Note: If a battery is installed, and the unit does not power on, plug the
unit into an AC outlet, or press the POWER button. The power
connector and POWER button are located on the left side of
the unit.

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Closing the Unit
To close the unit, use both hands to lower and rotate the monitor until it is1.
against the unit’s body.
Place both hands on the left and right sides of the body, and lower it until2.
the unit is closed. The unit automatically powers off.

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Manually Powering the Unit On and Off
The unit automatically powers on when you open it and move the monitor from
its closed position. The unit powers off when you collapse and close it.
To manually power the unit on and off, do the following:
Press the POWER button . It is located next to the power jack on the left1.
side of unit.
If the unit is off, the reading light turns on, and the camera’s current view
displays on the screen.
If an image does not display on the screen, try the following:2.
Press the POWER button on the side of the unit
Make sure the power cord is connected to the unit
Make sure the power cord is plugged into a power outlet
If a battery is installed, verify that it is charged. A flashing red LED
indicates low battery. See Battery Status on page 8 for more
information.
Ensure that the wall outlet has power and is not malfunctioning. If the
outlet is connected to a wall switch, make sure the switch is on.
For more solutions, refer to Troubleshooting on page 33
To turn the unit off, press the POWER button again.3.

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Battery Status
The POWER button is a multi-color LED (green/red) that indicates battery
status when an optional battery is installed in the unit. The button is located
next to the power jack on the left side of the unit.
Green – Solid: Battery charged – power adapter connected.
Green – Flashing: Battery charging – power adapter connected.
Red – Flashing: Battery low – less than 10 percent remaining.
Red – Solid: Error – if a power adapter is connected, unplug power
adapter, wait a few seconds, and plug in again. If this condition persists,
change the battery or contact Technical Support.
No LED: Battery charge ok, power adapter not connected; or unit is off.

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Control Panel Functions
Control Panel – Basic Functions
(1) BRIGHTNESS
(Yellow dial)
Turn clockwise to increase screen brightness. Turn
counterclockwise to decrease screen brightness.
(2) FREEZE FRAME
(Red button)
Press to freeze the image that is displayed on the
screen. Press again to return to live view.
Press and hold for approximately six seconds to
enter or exit Review mode. See Reviewing or
Deleting Images Saved on an SD Card on page 16
for more information.
(3) MAGNIFICATION
(Black dial)
Turn to zoom in and increase magnification or zoom
out and decrease magnification
(4) FIND
(Orange button)
Press and hold to zoom out and display crosshairs
on the screen to help you reposition the object under
the camera. Release to return to the previous
magnification level.
(5) COLOR MODE
(Blue dial)
Turn to cycle through color modes.
See Color Modes on page 21 for more information.
(A) ADVANCED
(Black button)
Use in combination with other controls to access and
perform advanced features.
See Advanced Operation on page 14 for more
information.

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General Operation
Changing Magnification
Turn the center black MAGNIFICATION dial clockwise to zoom-in and
enlarge, or counterclockwise to zoom away from the object that is displayed on
the screen.
Adjusting Screen and Image Brightness
To make the image lighter, turn the yellow BRIGHTNESS dial
clockwise.
To make the image darker, turn the yellow BRIGHTNESS dial
counterclockwise.

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Changing Screen Colors
To change screen colors, turn the blue COLOR MODE dial .
A color mode is a pre-defined color combination (for example, yellow text on a
black background). You can use color modes to reduce glare and provide
contrast to make it easier to read text on the screen. There are five default
color modes:
True Full Color – always available, cannot be deleted
Black on White (high-contrast positive) – always available, cannot be
deleted
White on Black (high-contrast negative) – always available, cannot be
deleted
Yellow on Blue
Yellow on Black
You can also activate up to 27 additional color modes for a total of 32. For a
complete list, refer to Color Modes on page 21. To add more color modes, refer
to Adding and Removing Color Modes on page 19.

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Freezing an Image
To freeze the image displayed on the screen, do the following:
Press the red FREEZE FRAME button . The Freeze Frame icon1.
displays on the screen.
Press the button again to turn off Freeze Frame and return to live view.2.
Using the Find Feature
The Find feature is useful when moving and repositioning a document or item
under the camera. Crosshairs display on the screen to assist with positioning.
Press and hold the orange FIND button .1.
Crosshairs display on the screen (indicating the center of the image on the
screen), and the camera zooms out.
While still holding the button, move the item until the crosshairs shown on2.
the screen align with the new area that you want to view.
Release the orange FIND button .3.
The camera zooms in to its previous magnification level and the crosshairs
turn off.
Self-view Camera
The self-view camera is located at the top center of the monitor. Use it to see
yourself on the screen.
To select the self-view camera, move the camera cover to the right.1.
The unit switches to its self-view camera, and displays the self-view icon on
the screen.

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While sitting in front of the unit, position the display at an angle that is2.
comfortable for you.
If necessary, hold the left and right sides of the display, and then gently tilt it
forward or backward to adjust the angle, or lift it up or down to adjust the
height.
While in Self-view mode,
You can turn the black MAGNIFICATION dial to zoom in and out
You can freeze or save the image displayed on the screen. For more
information, see Freezing an Image on page 12, or Saving an Image
on page 15.
You can change screen brightness as described on page 10
To disable the self-view camera, move the camera cover to the left.3.
The screen now displays the main camera’s view.

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Advanced Operation
Control Panel – Advanced Features
IMPORTANT:
The black ADVANCED button (A) is used with other control
panel buttons and dials to access and perform more features
and operations.
Always press and hold the ADVANCED button (A) first, and
then press or turn the other buttons or dials to perform the
advanced task.
For example, to dim or brighten the LED reading light, first
press and hold the ADVANCED button (A), and then turn the
yellow BRIGHTNESS dial (1).
(A + 1) BRIGHTNESS
(Yellow dial)
Turn to adjust the LED reading light brightness.
(A + 2) FREEZE FRAME
(Red button)
Press and hold to save the current image to an SD
Card. Release when the Save icon appears on the
screen. Images can only be saved when an SD
Card is in the SD Card slot.
(A + 3) MAGNIFICATION
(Black dial)
Turn to cycle through and display horizontal lines,
horizontal masks, vertical lines, vertical masks,
and no lines or masks on the screen.
(A + 4) FIND
(Orange button)
Press and hold for approximately 10 seconds to
enter or exit Configuration mode.

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(A + 5) COLOR MODE
(Blue dial)
Turn to adjust the spacing between the lines or
masks.
Adjusting LED Brightness
To adjust the LED reading light brightness, do the following:
Press and hold the black ADVANCED button.1.
Do one of the following:2.
Turn the yellow BRIGHTNESS dial clockwise to increase
brightness.
Turn the yellow BRIGHTNESS dial counterclockwise to decrease
brightness.
Release the black ADVANCED button when finished.3.
Saving an Image
To save the live or still image that is displayed on the screen, do the following:
Press and hold the black ADVANCED button, and then the red FREEZE1.
FRAME button until the Save icon displays.
The unit returns to live view, and the image is now saved to the SD Card.2.
Images are saved in 24-bit BMP format with a resolution of 1280 x 800
pixels.
Images are named and numbered in the order saved, for example,
IMG_0001.bmp, IMG_0002.bmp, and so on.
Note:Images can only be saved when an SD Card is in the SD Card
slot (1). If the image cannot be saved, displays on the
screen.

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Reviewing or Deleting Images Saved on an SD Card
Note: To enter Review mode from live view or freeze frame, press the
red FREEZE FRAME button for six seconds.
displays if an SD Card is not in the SD Card slot. Verify that
the SD Card is inserted in the card slot.
After entering Review mode, the latest saved image displays on the screen.
To review other images saved on an SD Card, do the following.
Turn the blue COLOR MODE dial to move forward or back through the1.
saved images.
The Save Image check box is selected for each image.2.
To delete the current image while in Review mode,
Press and hold the black ADVANCEDbutton and then press the orange1.
FIND button to clear the check box .
The image is deleted when you exit Review mode.
Note: If you change your mind and decide to save the image, press
the ADVANCED and FIND buttons again to toggle and select
the check box before exiting Review mode.
To delete another image, turn the blue COLOR MODE dial to move2.
forward and back through the saved images, and then repeat step 1 above.
Press and hold the red FREEZE FRAME button for six seconds to exit3.
and return to live view.