Schweizer eMag 43 HD User manual

Instructions for use
for the electronic magnifier
Notice d'utilisation
de la loupe électronique
Gebruiksaanwijzing
voor de elektronische loep
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Instructions for use
Distributor:
A. SCHWEIZER GmbH
Hans-Böckler-Straße 7
91301 Forchheim, Germany
www.schweizer-optik.de
Congratulations on purchasing your eMag 43 HD. This handheld video magnifier allows you to magnify texts
and objects from 1.6 to 14 times the original size. The eMag 43 HD features a 4.3" (10.9 cm) LCD
widescreen (16:9). 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 © June 2021 A. SCHWEIZER GmbH. All rights reserved.
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Table of contents
Please read before first use 6
Overview 7
Your eMag 43 HD 8
Quick start 9
Battery status LED 11
Inserting single-use/rechargeable batteries 12
Charging rechargeable batteries 13
Description of buttons 14
Turning on/off the eMag 43 HD 15
Functions 16
Magnifying live images 16
Magnifying captured and saved images 16
Changing colour mode 17
Switching between last colour mode used
and true full colour 17
Adding/removing colour modes 18
Restoring default colour modes 19
Colour modes 19
Default colour modes 19
Optional colour modes 20
Capturing an image 21
Switching off LED lights 21
Using reading line or reading mask 22
Displaying the reading line 22
Displaying the reading mask 23
Storage mode 24
Icons used in storage mode 24
Saving and deleting an image 25
Viewing saved images 25
Saving and deleting an image when
memory is full 26
Transferring images to a Computer
via USB cable 27
Transferring images to the eMag 43 HD
via USB cable 28
Displaying a slide show 29
Troubleshooting 30
Technical data 33
Safety and maintenance 34
Cleaning the eMag 43 HD housing 34
Cleaning the eMag 43 HD LCD screen 34
Service and support 35
Battery safety instructions 35

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Please read before first use
The eMag 43 HD is supplied with four rechargeable AAA NiMH batteries (1000 mAh) that must be charged before
first use. Charging time is approx. 2 hours. You can also use 4 AAA single-use alkaline batteries to power the unit.
Refer to Charging rechargeable batteries –> on page 13 for instructions on battery charging.
Refer to Battery status LED –> on page 11 for a description of the battery status indicators.
See Quick start –> on page 9 for all the basic information you need to start using your eMag 43 HD.
For a general overview of the eMag 43 HD, we recommend reading this manual first.
Caution: Do not use rechargeable batteries (NiMH) together with single-use alkaline batteries. When
replacing batteries, make sure to use the same type. Never use old, new and different Ah
batteries at the same time. Failure to follow this precaution can result in battery failure or
leakage of battery fluid. If batteries are replaced by the incorrect type, there is a risk of
explosion. Do not use batteries that specify a maximum charging current below 250 mA.

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Overview
Thank you very much for choosing the eMag 43 HD.
The eMag 43 HD is a portable video magnifier that can magnify an object from 1.6 to 14 times its original
size. The integrated HD camera provides sharp HD quality images that are easily viewed on
its full-colour, 4.3" LCD screen. The eMag 43 HD supports 5 default colour modes and 15 additional
contrast colour modes that can be easily activated.
The eMag 43 HD has a folding handle that allows you to hold the magnifier close to an item. Press the
magnification button for continuous zoom (1.6x to 14x with the handle opened or 4x to 11x with the handle
folded closed), and then capture the image on the screen. If you want, you can then adjust the magnification
as required. This is ideal for reading clothing labels, prescriptions, price tags, receipts, business cards etc.
The eMag 43 HD can save and store up to 80 images that can easily be transferred to a computer via a
USB connection.
In addition, the eMag 43 HD 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.

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Your eMag 43 HD
1. Colour mode scroll up (blue)
2. Colour mode scroll down (blue)
3. Power on/off (green/yellow)
4. Increase magnification (yellow)
5. Decrease magnification (yellow)
6. Capture image (red)
7. LCD screen
8. Power adapter port
9. Battery status LED
10. USB port (micro USB)
11. Handle and battery compartment
in closed position
12. HD camera
13. LED lights
14. Handle and battery compartment
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Quick start
The following steps will show you how to quickly set up and use the eMag 43 HD for the first time.
1. Make sure the unit is charged. –> Refer to page 13.
2. Turn on the eMag 43 HD by pressing the green-yellow button –> Refer to page15.
3. Proceed with one of the following options:
Unfold the handle in order to hold and use the eMag 43 HD like a magnifying glass. This is useful if you
need to magnify and read labels or small print on tins, packaging, medication etc.
Place the eMag 43 HD with the handle folded closed on a flat document, such as a newspaper,
magazine, bill, letter etc.
4. Adjust the magnification using the yellow buttons (
or ). –> Refer to page 16.
5. Select a colour mode ( or ) for contrasting colours that best suit your viewing needs.
–> Refer to pages 17-20.
6. Capture the image on the LCD screen , so you can take your time to view the details in the image.
–> Refer to page 21.
7. Save the image or return to live view . –> Refer to page 25.

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As soon as you feel comfortable with the basic functions of the eMag 43 HD, try out the following
advanced functions:
Turn the LED reading lights on and off, to avoid glare and reflections when looking at photos or
glossy magazines. –> Refer to page 21.
Use the reading line or reading mask to help you maintain your place in the text you are reading.
–> Refer to pages 22/23.
You can save, view and delete images stored on the eMag 43 HD.
–> Refer to pages 25/26.
For additional memory space, copy the images from the eMag 43 HD to your computer.
–> Refer to page 27

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Battery status LED
Green – Solid: Batteries are charged – power adapter connected.
Green – Flashing: Batteries are charging – power adapter connected.
Red – Flashing: Low battery status.
Red – Solid: Error; disconnect power adapter, wait a few seconds and then reconnect it.
If the problem continues, please replace the batteries.
No LED: Batteries are charged, the power adapter is not plugged in or the eMag 43 HD is off.

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Inserting single-use/rechargeable batteries
1. Unfold the handle completely and remove the battery cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert the single-use/rechargeable batteries, replace the battery cover, and close the handle.
Make sure that batteries are inserted using the correct polarity as shown in the figure below:

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Charging rechargeable batteries
1. Plug one end of the power adapter into the eMag 43 HD and the other end into a wall outlet (1).
2. The battery status LED flashes green (2) to show that the rechargeable batteries (NiMH) are charging.
For more information on the Battery status LED –> Refer to page 11.
3. As soon as the batteries are fully charged, the LED stops flashing and remains green. Unplug the eMag 43 HD
power adapter. The battery status LED turns off.
4. You can now use the eMag 43 HD continuously for approx. 2 hours. When the batteries are running low,
the battery status LED flashes red. Connect the power adapter and plug it in to recharge the rechargeable
batteriers or insert new batteries.
Note: If you wish to replace the supplied rechargeable batteries, replace all four at the same time with
1000 mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries with a MAXIMUM charging current above 250 mA.
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Description of buttons
On/Off (green/yellow): Press once to switch on,
press again to switch off.
Magnification (yellow): Press and HOLD for continuous zoom magnification with live view.
When viewing captured images, press and release to incrementally
increase or decrease magnification.
Colour mode (blue): Press to scroll through the default colour modes and 15 additional colour
combinations. For a complete overview –> Refer to pages 19/20.
Capture image (red): Press to capture the current image. Press the button again to turn off the
“Capture image“ mode and to return to live view.

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Turning on/off the eMag 43 HD
1. Press the green-yellow button to turn on the eMag 43 HD. After a few seconds the icon for the battery
status is displayed on the screen.
2. Press the button again to turn off the eMag 43 HD.
Note: If the eMag 43 HD is left on, but no buttons are pressed, it will turn off automatically after
30 minutes – this feature extends battery life.

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Magnifying live images
When viewing live images, you can use the unit with the handle extended for continuous zoom magnification
from 1.6 to 14 times or with the handle folded closed for magnification from 4 to 11 times.
Press and HOLD the yellow PLUS button to increase magnification.
Press and HOLD the yellow MINUS button to decrease magnification.
Magnifying captured and saved images
You can capture an image on the LCD display and save it. When viewing captured or saved images, you can
zoom in and out in incremental steps by pressing the yellow buttons (
or ).
For steps to capture an image, refer to Capturing an image –> on page 21.
To access saved images, see Saving and deleting an image –> on page 25.
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Changing colour modes
Colour modes are preset colour combinations (for example, yellow text on a blue background) that you can
individually select when using the eMag 43 HD.
The eMag 43 HD offers 5 default colour modes and 15 additional colour combinations. For a complete list,
refer to Colour modes –> on pages 19/20.
Press the blue arrow buttons ( or ) to change the current colour combination on the LCD screen. The blue
UP arrow button scrolls in one direction through the list of colour combinations while the blue DOWN arrow
button scrolls through the list in the other direction.
Switching between last colour mode used and true full colour
The eMag 43 HD allows you to switch quickly and comfortably between the last colour mode used and full
colour – or vice versa. This shortcut is handy when viewing a live image (for example, when holding and
reading a document) and using a colour mode that provides the best contrast for you. If you need to move
the eMag 43 HD to a different part of the document, it may be easier for you to switch to full colour mode,
move to the new position in the document and then return to the selected colour mode to continue reading.
To do this, proceed as follows:
Press and HOLD the green-yellow button and press the blue DOWN arrow .
The screen switches from one mode to the other.
To switch back, repeat the same button sequence.

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Adding/removing colour modes
The eMag 43 HD has 5 default colour modes. You can also activate and choose from a variety of 15 other
colour modes. As soon as a colour mode is available, you can easily scroll to it using the blue arrow buttons
(or ).
To add or remove other colour modes:
1. Press and HOLD the green-yellow button and then press the blue UP arrow button to access the
colour mode selection menu.
The tick in the checkbox indicates that the current colour mode is activated.
2. To delete the current colour mode, press the blue DOWN arrow while STILL holding DOWN the green-
yellow button . This button sequence clears the checkbox £.
3. To select the next colour mode, press the blue UP arrow while STILL holding DOWN the green-yellow
button .
If the checkbox is selected , the colour mode is activated.
If the checkbox is empty , the colour mode is deactivated.
4. To activate or deactivate a colour mode, press the blue DOWN arrow while still holding the green-yellow
button to select or clear the checkbox.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to add or remove other colour modes.
6. When you have finished loading colour modes, release all buttons. Any colour mode changes made will be
saved, and the device will return to normal operating mode.

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Restoring default colour modes
If you have added or removed optional colour modes, you can always reset the eMag 43 HD to its 5 default
colour modes.
Press and HOLD the green/yellow button and the blue UP arrow simultaneously for 15 seconds.
Colour modes
There are 5 default colour modes and 15 optional colour modes that you can activate yourself.
Default colour modes
1. True full colour (always available, cannot be deactivated)
2. White on Black
3. Black on White
4. Yellow on Blue
5. Yellow on Black

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Optional Colour Modes
Black on Yellow Blue on Black Black on Magenta
Green on Black Blue on Yellow Purple on Black
Black on Green Red on Black Black on Purple
White on Blue Black on Red Red on White
Black on Blue Magenta on Black Black on Light Blue