Schweizer eMag 70 HD User manual

Instructions for use
for the electronic magnifier
Notice d'utilisation de la loupe électronique eMag 70 HD
Gebruiksaanwijzing voor de elektronische loep eMag 70 HD

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Instructions for use
Distributor:
A. SCHWEIZER GmbH
Hans-Böckler-Str. 7
91301 Forchheim, Germany
www.schweizer-optik.de
Congratulations on purchasing the eMag 70 HD. This video magnifier enables you to magnify texts and
objects from 2 to 24 times the original size. The eMag 70 HD features a 7” (18 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 © July 2016 A. SCHWEIZER GmbH. All rights reserved.
Handheld video magnifier

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Table of contents
Please read before first use 6
Overview 7
Your eMag 70 HD 8
Quick start 10
Charging the eMag 70 HD 12
Battery status LED 13
Description of buttons 14
Camera positions 15
Camera positions with reading stand 15
Camera positions without reading stand
extended – basic position 16
Camera positions without reading stand
extended – with pivoted camera 16
Self-view position 16
Functions 17
Magnifying live images 17
Magnifying captured and
saved images 17
Capturing an image 18
Scrolling through captured images 18
Changing colour modes 19
Changing between the last
colour mode used and true full colour 19
Adding/removing colour modes 20
Restoring default colour modes 21
Colour modes 21
Default colour modes 21
Optional colour modes 22
Switching off LED lights 22
Using reading line or reading mask 23
Displaying the reading line 23
Displaying the reading mask 24

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Storage mode functions 25
Storage mode 25
Storage mode icons 25
Saving and deleting an image 26
Viewing saved images 26
Saving and deleting an image
when memory is full 27
Transferring images to a computer
via USB cable 28
Transferring images to the eMag 70 HD
via USB cable 29
Displaying a slide show 30
Connecting eMag 70 HD to a TV or monitor 31
TV connection 31
Monitor connection 32
Troubleshooting 33
Technical data 36
Safety and maintenance 37
Cleaning the eMag 70 HD housing 37
Cleaning the LCD screen 38
Service and support 39
Battery safety instructions 39

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Please read before first use
Make sure the batteries are fully charged before using the eMag 70 HD for the first time.
It takes about 3 hours to fully charge the batteries.
See Quick start –> on page 10 for all the basic information you need to start using your eMag 70 HD.
Under Charging the eMag 70 HD –> on page 12, you will find instructions on how to charge the batteries.
Under Battery status LED –> on page 13, you will find a description of the battery status LED indicators.
Please read the intructions for use carefully to make sure you understand and get the best out of your
eMag 70 HD.
In the box
• eMag 70 HD with pivotable camera
• Power adapter
• Micro-USB cable for file transfer
• HDMI cable for TV connection
• Intructions for use
• Carrying case

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Overview
Thank you for choosing the eMag 70 HD.
The eMag 70 HD is a portable video magnifier that can magnify an object from 2 to 24 times its original
size. The integrated 5 MP auto-focus camera provides sharp HD quality images that are easily viewed on
its full-colour, 7" LCD screen. The eMag 70 HD supports 5 default colour modes and 15 additional contrast
colour modes that can be easily activated.
Other features include:
• Pivotable camera – a 5 MP auto-focus camera that can be rotated for different applications and viewing
distances.
• 4-way button to easily scroll horizontally or vertically across a still or saved magnified image.
• The device can be used to view objects up to approx. 4 metres away.
• Large and easy-to-use buttons.
• HDMI port allows connection to TV or monitor.
• Save and store up to 105 images that can be easily copied to a computer through a USB connection.
• Micro-USB port to transfer images between device and computer.
• Multiple LED lights.
• Reading line and masks to quickly locate and maintain your place while viewing an image or reading text
on the LCD screen.

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Your eMag 70 HD
1. Power on/off (green/yellow)
2. Colour mode scroll up (blue)
3. Colour mode scroll down (blue)
4. LCD screen
5. Pivotable camera
6. Capture image (red)
7. Increase magnification (yellow)
8. 4-way button (black)
9. Decrease magnification (yellow)
10. HDMI port
11. USB port
12. Battery status LED
13. Power adapter port

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14. LED lights
15. Pivotable camera
16. Reading stand

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Quick start
This section explains how to quickly set up and use the eMag 70 HD for the first time.
1. Make sure the device is fully charged. –> See page 12.
2. Switch on the eMag 70 HD by pressing the yellow-green button or opening the reading stand.
3. Select one of the following options:
• Hold the device like a tray with both hands to view objects both near and far. This is useful for
magnifying and reading labels or small print on tins, packaging, medication, etc. You can also use
this position for self-viewing.
• Open the reading stand and place the eMag 70 HD on a flat document such as a
newspaper, magazine, invoice, receipt, letter or similar. –> See page 15.
4. Adjust the level of magnification with the yellow buttons (
or ). –> See page 17.
5. Select a colour mode ( or ) for contrasting colours that best suit your viewing needs.
–> See page 19/20.
6. Capture the image on the LCD screen to give yourself more time to perceive the details in the image.
–> See page 18.
7. Scroll horizontally or vertically to see more of the magnified image. –> See page 18.
8. Save the image or return to live view . –> See page 26.
Note: When you close the reading stand, the device automatically powers off. Press the green/yellow
button to power the device on again.

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As soon as you feel comfortable with the basic functions of the eMag 70 HD, try out the following
advanced functions:
• Turn the LED reading lights on or off to avoid glare and reflections when looking at photos or glossy
magazines. –> See page 22.
• Use the reading line or reading mask to help you maintain your place in the text you are reading.
–> See page 23/24.
• You can save and view images and delete images stored on the eMag 70 HD.
–> See page 26.
• For additional memory space, copy the images from the eMag 70 HD to your computer.
–> See page 28.

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Charging the eMag 70 HD
1. Plug one end of the power adapter into the eMag 70 HD and the other end into a wall outlet.
2. The battery status LED flashes green to show that the battery is charging.
3. As soon as the battery is fully charged, the LED stops flashing and remains green. Unplug the eMag 70 HD
power adapter. The battery status LED turns off.
4. You can now use the eMag 70 HD continuously for approx. 4 hours. When the battery is running low, the
battery status LED flashes red. Connect the power adapter and plug it in to recharge the battery.
Note: You must use the supplied power adapter to charge the eMag 70 HD. (It cannot be charged via
the USB port on a computer).
Note: The eMag 70 HD switches to power save mode after 30 minutes (screen switches off) if no button
is pressed during this time. Press the green/yellow power button to reactivate the eMag 70 HD.

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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 reconnect it.

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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 –> go to page 21/22.
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.
4-way button (black):
Scroll vertically or horizontally across a magnified captured or saved
image.

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The camera can be continuously rotated to be used in different positions and at different distances.
Camera positions with reading stand
The eMag 70 HD has an integrated reading stand.
When you open the reading stand...
• ... the device automatically powers on.
• ... the camera rotates and points down to the reading material.
• ... you can place the eMag 70 HD directly on a document and read printed text or images in magazines,
catalogues, menus, photographs or other printed materials.
Camera positions

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Camera positions without reading stand extended – basic position
When the reading stand is closed…
• ... the camera automatically rotates to the basic position.
• ... you can hold the eMag 70 HD close to an object or point it at objects that
are out of reach.
• … press the magnification buttons to zoom in or out and capture the image
displayed on the screen.
• … if you like, you can then zoom in further and scroll across the image
displayed on the screen. This is ideal for viewing clothing labels, receipts,
price tags, business cards, and more.
Camera positions without reading stand extended – with pivoted camera
The camera can be continuously rotated to be used in different positions and at
different distances.
Self-view position
When in self-view position, the camera is rotated to face you. You can now see
yourself on the device’s screen or on a TV screen or monitor connected to it.
You can use the self-view position with the reading stand extended so that the
device stands on a flat surface, or you can hold it with the reading stand closed.

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Magnifying live images
When viewing live images, you can use the continuous zoom function to magnify live images from 2x to 24x
the original size.
• Press and HOLD the yellow PLUS button to zoom in.
• Press and HOLD the yellow MINUS button to zoom out.
Magnifying captured and saved images
When viewing captured or saved images, you can increase magnification in two incremental steps.
• Press the yellow PLUS button to increase magnification.
• Press the yellow MINUS button to decrease magnification.
For steps to capture an image, see Capturing an image –> on page 18.
To access saved images, go to Saving and deleting an image –> on page 26.
Functions

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Capturing an image
Capturing an image on the LCD screen can be useful for reading labels on objects or supermarket shelves.
By holding the eMag 70 HD close to an object and capturing the image, you can then hold the eMag 70 HD
closer to you to read the information.
1. Press the red button to capture an image.
If desired, press the yellow PLUS button
to magnify the image or the yellow MINUS button to reduce
the size of the image.
2. Press the red button again to exit the image capturing mode and return to the live view.
Scrolling through captured images
The 4-way button allows you to scroll horizontally or vertically across the screen through captured or
saved images.
1. Capture an image or open a saved image.
2. Press the yellow PLUS button to increase magnification.
3. The 4-way button can be used in different ways:
• Press and HOLD up or down to scroll vertically across the screen.
• Press and HOLD right or left to scroll horizontally across the screen.
• Double-click up or down to jump to the topmost or bottommost edge of the image.
• Double-click right or left to jump to the rightmost or leftmost edge of the image.
4. Press the red button to return to the live view.

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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 70 HD.
The eMag 70 HD offers 5 default colour modes and 15 additional colour combinations. For a complete list,
refer to Colour modes –> on page 21/22.
Press the blue arrow buttons ( or ) to change the current colour combination on the LCD screen. The
blue UP button scrolls in one direction through the colour combination list, while the blue DOWN button
scrolls in the other direction.
Switching between the last colour mode used and true full colour
The eMag 70 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 read-
ing a document) and using a colour mode that provides the best contrast for you. If you need to move the
eMag 70 HD to 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 70 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 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 the green/yellow
button . This button sequence clears the checkbox £.
3. To select the next colour mode, press the blue UP button while continuing to hold the green/yellow
button pressed.
• If the checkbox is selected , the colour mode is activated.
• If the checkbox is empty , the colour mode is inactive.
4. To activate or deactivate a colour mode, press the blue DOWN arrow while holding the green/yellow
button to select or clear the checkbox .
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to add or remove further 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.