Unitron ZoomHD User manual

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ZoomHD
DIGITAL MACRO ZOOM
INSPECTION SYSTEM
SOFTWARE
OPERATION
MANUAL

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Contents
Before You Start… ...................................................................................................................................3
Main Interface.........................................................................................................................................3
Focusing the ZoomHD .............................................................................................................................3
Using the Imaging Settings Dialog............................................................................................................4
Video switch........................................................................................................................................4
Photograph .........................................................................................................................................4
White balance .....................................................................................................................................4
Automatic exposure ............................................................................................................................4
Advanced Settings ...............................................................................................................................5
Shooting Settings .......................................................................................................................6
Video Settings ............................................................................................................................6
Scales (grids, reticles) ..........................................................................................................................7
USB Stick .................................................................................................................................................8
Transferring Saved Images & Video to a PC or Macintosh ....................................................................8
SERVICE...................................................................................................................................................9
LIMITED MICROSCOPE WARRANTY..........................................................................................................9

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Operating the ZoomHD
Before You Start…
Read the instruction manual and ensure that the ZoomHD was installed properly.
Turn on the ZoomHD using the toggle switch on the power cord.
The software should launch automatically. If the software interface is not displayed with a live image
and toolbar on the left, then click the circle icon at the bottom of the window to go to the main
screen, then click the all apps button . Click the Soptop Cameraex icon to launch the ZoomHD
software.
Main Interface
Focusing the ZoomHD
Use the focus knobs towards the back of the ZoomHD to focus on the sample. NOTE: Focus may need
to be readjusted after changing magnifications using the zoom wheel.

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Using the Imaging Settings Dialog
Video switch
Starts the preview. Pauses the preview.
Photograph
With the video preview on, click to save an image to the USB storage device connected to the
ZoomHD. Images are saved in .jpg format. Users can customize their own naming convention (refer to
Advanced Settings > Photo Settings).
White balance
White balance ensures consistent and more accurate color when using the ZoomHD. To set white
balance, place a sheet of white paper below the ZoomHD –it is important that there is no color in the
paper and the LED ring light of the ZoomHD is adjusted to the intensity you wish to use for viewing
samples. In video mode, click . The icon will appear in the upper right corner of the screen
and the camera will automatically adjust the white balance. The white balance process will stop
automatically when the appropriate value is reached (this is confirmed when the icon in the upper
right disappears.
Automatic exposure
In video mode, video mode, click . The ZoomHD will enter the real time automatic exposure mode
and automatically adjust the exposure value in real time according to the brightness of illumination. The
brighter the illumination, the shorter the exposure time. The target brightness value can be adjusted in
"Advanced Settings > Video Settings". Click the icon again to turn off automatic exposure.

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Advanced Settings
Setting

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Shooting Settings
1. The Automatic naming rule for images is “Img_”, followed by a sequence of numbers counting
up to the total number of pictures taken. Images are saved in the folder named “img” on the
USB external storage device connected to the ZoomHD.
NOTE: A FAT32-formatted USB stick is required to be connected to the ZoomHD in order to
capture images. A USB 3.0 rated USB stick is recommended.
2. To name images manually, first select the “Manual” naming rule button, then capture an image.
The naming dialog box will appear, and the file can be named following your preferred naming
convention.
3. is taken, the naming dialog box will pop up, and the user can name it by himself.
4. The save path cannot be designated.
Video Settings
Use the Video Settings dialog to adjust various detailed settings of the image. The AE Light setting is
used to set image brightness for Automatic Exposure. The three boxes at the bottom activate a
horizontal or vertical flip of the image, and BW will convert the default color image to black and white
(monochrome).

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Click the [Restore] button to return all settings to the factory default.
Language Setting
Click the middle dropdown button to select your preferred language. Options include: Chinese
(simplified), English, and Chinese (traditional).
Scales (grids, reticles)
The scale feature overlays a grid onto the preview image and is divided into up to 100 horizontal lines
and 100 vertical lines.
Scale adjustment method:
1. Adjust the number of horizontal and vertical scale lines using the “+” and “-“ buttons. Click the
“OK” button next to each selection to accept the setting. The current corresponding number of
scales are displayed in the video frame.
2. Once the number of scales has been set, that number can only be increased using the “+”
button –the number of scales cannot be decreased. To decrease the number of scales, you can
delete it by double-clicking the right button on the scale to enter the edit mode, then edit,
delete or "delete all" scales.
3. Double-click the right button on the scale and a pop-up edit box appears. Use this dialog to
delete the current scale or adjust its position, angle, color, show/hide the scale and adjust base
line settings. See figure below:
4. After the adjustment is completed, click the “X” on the upper right corner of the edit dialog box
to close it.

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5. Right click any scale, the scale will turn yellow, and the mouse changes to a appearance.
The scale position can now be moved by clicking and dragging.
6. To add scales after the number of scales has been set and are displayed in the video frame, click
the “+” button to increase the number, then click “OK”. The added scales will be displayed in
the video frame.
7. The color shown in the color display box is the new scale color.
8. Click “Delete all” to delete all the current scales.
9. Select the “Hide” button to hide the current selected scale, or click “Show” to display it.
USB Stick
Uninstall the USB stick by first clicking the icon in the main interface. REMOVING THE USB STICK
FROM THE ZOOMHD WITHOUT UNMOUNTING IT CAN CAUSE LOSS OF DATA AND IMAGES.
Use only FAT32 formatted USB stick. USB 3.0 speed is highly recommended.
Transferring Saved Images & Video to a PC or Macintosh
Images and video saved to the USB stick can be readily transferred to a PC or Macintosh.
1. Remove the USB stick as described above.
2. Insert the USB stick into a compatible computer.
3. View the file directory and copy/move desired files according to the computer’s operating
system.
4. Unmount the USB stick from the PC/Mac according to the operating system.
5. Reinstall the USB stick into a USB port on the ZoomHD.

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SERVICE
UNITRON®microscopes are precision instruments which require periodic servicing to keep
them performing properly and to compensate for normal wear. A regular schedule of
preventative maintenance by qualified service personnel is highly recommended. Your
authorized UNITRON®distributor can arrange for this service. Should unexpected problems be
experienced with your instrument, proceed as follows:
1. Contact the UNITRON®distributor from whom you purchased the microscope. Some
problems can be resolved simply over the telephone.
2. If it is determined that the microscope should be returned to your UNITRON®distributor or to
UNITRON®for warranty repair, pack the instrument in its original molded shipping carton. If
you no longer have this carton, pack the microscope in a crush-resistant carton with a
minimum of three inches of a shock absorbing material surrounding it to prevent in-transit
damage. The microscope should be wrapped in a plastic bag to prevent dust from damaging
the microscope. Always ship the microscope in an upright position; NEVER SHIP A
MICROSCOPE ON ITS SIDE. The microscope or component should be shipped prepaid
and insured.
LIMITED MICROSCOPE WARRANTY
This microscope is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of
1 year from the date of invoice to the original (end user) purchaser. This warranty does not cover
damage caused in-transit, misuse, neglect, abuse or damage resulting from improper servicing
or modification by other than UNITRON® approved service personnel. This warranty does not
cover any routine maintenance work or any other work, which is reasonably expected to be
performed by the purchaser. Normal wear is excluded from this warranty. No responsibility is
assumed for unsatisfactory operating performance due to environmental conditions such as
humidity, dust, corrosive chemicals, deposition of oil or other foreign matter, spillage or other
conditions beyond the control of UNITRON Ltd. This warranty expressly excludes any liability by
UNITRON Ltd. for consequential loss or damage on any grounds, such as (but not limited to) the
non-availability to the End User of the product(s) under warranty or the need to repair work
processes. Should any defect in material, workmanship or electronic component occur under this
warranty contact your UNITRON® distributor or UNITRON at [phone]. This warranty is
limited to the continental United States of America. All items returned for warranty repair must be
sent freight prepaid and insured to UNITRON Ltd., 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 –USA.
All warranty repairs will be returned freight prepaidto any destination within the continental United
States of America. For all foreign warranty repairs, return freight charges are the responsibility of
the individual/company who returned the merchandise for repair.