Zoomax Aurora HD User manual

ZOOMAX®AURORA HD
Desktop Video Magnifier
User’s Guide
Version 3.0
ZOOMAX Technology Co.,Limited

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ZOOMAX Technology Co., Limited
C-402, Hangzhou Digital Information Industrial Park,No.11
Xiyuan 8 Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, China. 310030
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Table of Contents
1. Structure Components .................................................. 3
2. Package ........................................................................ 4
3.Setup.............................................................................. 5
4. XY Table ........................................................................ 7
5. Basic Operation............................................................. 8
Power on/off ................................................................. 8
Magnification/ Auto Zoom (AZ)..................................... 9
Color Mode ................................................................. 10
Brightness Adjustment................................................ 10
Find Function...............................................................11
Demo ...........................................................................11
6. Advanced Operation.....................................................11
Electronic Curtain ....................................................... 12
Focus Lock ................................................................. 13
Freeze Function/ Reset Factory Default Setting ........ 14
Turn off the LED Light ................................................ 15
Advanced Color Mode................................................ 15
Demo Mode ................................................................ 16
7. Specifications .............................................................. 16
8. Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 17
9.Other products from ZOOMAX ................................... 19

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1. Structure Components
1. Monitor 2. Support Handle
3. Support Stand 4.Control Panel
5. LED Light 6. Brake
7.Tactile Handle 8.XY Table
9. Ports from Left to Right:
①KB: for Control Panel when connected to External Monitor
②HDMI: for Video Input when connected to External Monitor

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③USB: for FW Update
④DC IN: for Power Input
2. Package
Figure 2
In full package, the monitor screen is folded backwards
on the Support Stand.

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3. Setup
Figure 3
After moving the unit out of the packing carton, hold on
both sides of the monitor to pull up the monitor.
Plug-and-play. Plug in the power and the monitor will be
on automatically.

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Notes:
Monitor Height : Adjustable.
Display Orientation: Rotate to left and right (Max: 45°).

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4. XY Table
Tactile Handle
Brake
Tactile Handle
Turn the Brake (the button in the middle of XY Table) to
the right side to lock the XY Table if you need long time
reading.
Turn the Brake to the middle position to lock the Y axis,
and then you can only move the XY table to left and
right. Turn the Brake to the left side to unlock the XY
Table. Then, you can shift the XY Table as you need.
Please use the tactile handle to save your energy and
help you comfortably move XY Table.

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5. Basic Operation
In factory default, you are in Basic Operation.
Power on/off
Follow the arrow direction to short press the Power
On/Off Button to turn on Aurora HD.
Keep pressing the Power On/Off Button for 3 seconds
to turn off Aurora HD.
Note:
You hear “beep”and the Indicator Light turns green
shortly after you press the Power On/Off Button.

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If the LCD screen remains blank after you hear “beep”,
please make sure the monitor cable is connected well
and the monitor is turned on.
Magnification/ Auto Zoom (AZ)
Turn the Magnification Dial Button to adjust
magnification. The magnification range is from 2X to
70X.
Turn the Magnification Dial Button to get your
preferred magnification. Keep pressing the
Magnification Dial Button until you hear “beep”to save
this preferred magnification. Whatever magnification
view you are in, if you short press the Magnification
Dial Button, it will return to your preferred magnification
immediately.

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Color Mode
Turn the Color Mode Dial Button to choose a color
mode that best suits your vision needs. There are 5
color modes for your options (Full Color, Black on White,
White on Black, Yellow on Blue and Yellow on Black).
Short press the Color Mode Dial Button to switch
between full color and your favorite high contrast color.
Brightness Adjustment
Turn the Brightness Dial Button to adjust brightness
you prefer. The default value is 50.

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Find Function
Keep pressing and hold the Brightness Dial Button to
zoom out, you will see a square frame appears on the
LCD screen. Move the XY Table to make the Square
Frame being centered on the reading material you need.
Then, release the Brightness Dial Button to zoom in.
The Square Frame disappears .You can view the part of
the reading material you need easily now.
Demo
In Full Color mode, long press Electronic Curtain Button
to start Demo function.
6. Advanced Operation
Keep pressing the Electronic Curtain Button and

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Focus Lock Button simultaneously until you hear
“beep” to enter into Advanced Operation.
Keep pressing the Electronic Curtain Button and
Focus Lock Button simultaneously again until you hear
“beep”to exist from Advanced Operation and go back to
Basic Operation.
Electronic Curtain
Press the Electronic Curtain Button to shift among 6
electronic curtain modes.
Turn the Brightness Dial to shift the Electronic
Curtain to the position you need.
Keep pressing the Electronic Curtain Button until you
hear“beep”. You see two lines on the screen. Turn the

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Brightness Dial Button to adjust the distance between
the lines as you desire.
If you want to shift the Electronic Curtain to your
desired position ，please long press the Electronic
Curtain Button until you hear “beep”and turn the
Brightness Dial Button to make it.
Focus Lock
By default, the camera automatically focuses on the
closest object in view. However, if you want to focus to
remain on a specific object such as a document on the
XY Table, you can turn on the Focus Lock feature. This
prevents the camera from accidentally focusing on your
hand or any other item that moves in front of the
camera.
During normal operation, it is recommended that you
leave Focus Lock off. Please turn it on when writing or
handwork.

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Press the Focus Lock Button, the Focus Lock label
“ ”appears on the screen. It means the Focus is
locked.
Press the Focus Lock Button again to exist from Focus
Lock mode and go back to Auto Focus.
Freeze Function/ Reset Factory Default Setting
Keep pressing the Focus Lock Button for 3 seconds
until you hear “beep”. The text or image is captured
temporarily. You can zoom in/ out or change color
modes on the captured text/image. Short press the
Focus Lock Button again to go back to normal text/
image viewing.
Keep pressing the Focus Lock Button; you will hear two
times of “beep”. Then, you see the Firmware Version
Number indicated on the bottom of the screen. Please
release your pressing. Now, Aurora HD turns to the
factory default setting.

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Turn off the LED Light
Keep pressing the Electronic Curtain Button. Then
turn the Brightness Dial to turn off the LED light or
adjust the LED light brightness of LED light.
Advanced Color Mode
Keep pressing the Color Mode Dial until you hear
“beep”to enter into Advanced Color Mode. Turn the
Color Mode Dial for 17 color mode options (Full Color,
Black on White, Blue on White, Blue on Yellow, Black on
Yellow, Black on Purple, Black on Light Blue, Black on
Orange, Black on Green, White on Black, White on Blue,

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Yellow on Blue, Yellow on Black, Purple on Black, Light
Blue on Black, Orange on Black, Green on Black).
Short press the Color Mode Dial Button to switch
between full color and your favorite high contrast color.
Keep pressing the Color Mode Dial Button again until
you hear “beep”to go back to 5 Simplified Color Mode.
Demo Mode
In full color mode, keep pressing the Electronic
Curtain Button until you hear “beep”to enter into
Demo Mode. Then，Aurora HD demonstrates each
function about itself automatically.
Short press the Power on/off Button to exit from Demo
Mode.
7. Specifications
High Definition Camera, Resolution Ratio: 1280*720;
18X Optical Focus;

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24” LCD, Resolution Ratio: 1080 Full HD;
Reading XY Table: A3 Size（290mm * 420mm）;
Magnification Range: 2X –70X;
Image Refresh Rate: 1280*720@60fps;
Light Weight:14.8KG;
Size: 540*477*360;
Carton Size: 600*480*560;
Power Adapter：
Put-in: 100-240V，50/60HZ;
Put-out: 19V, 3A;
Operation Conditions:
Temperature: +5。C~+40。C
Humidity: <70%;
Storage Conditions:
Temperature: -10。C~+40。C
Humidity: <90%.
8. Important Safety Instructions
Read and follow all warning notices and instructions
marked on the product or included in the manual.
Slots and openings in the product are provided for

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ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, these slots and
openings must not be blocked or covered.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord, and do
not locate the product where people could trip over the
power cord.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
hazardous voltage or to other risks. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
When installed, the product must comply with the
applicable Safety Standards and regulatory
requirements of the country in which it is installed. If
necessary, consult with the appropriate regulatory
agencies and inspection authorities to ensure
compliance.
Always operate the product in a place where the
temperature is between 10°C and 35°C.
Keep it away from wet areas, rain, and other sources of
liquids. Do not submerge the product.
Do not stare directly at the light emitted by the reading
lamp as the bright light may be harmful to the eyes.

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9. Other Products from ZOOMAX
Item Name
Product Photo
Product Description
Snow 4.3”
Snow is given the most advanced image
technology and best camera. It offers sharp
image even at the lowest magnification and
under the fast movement. No learning but
easy to use skillfully at the very beginning with
the large button. You can read and write even
when you are travelling.
Capture 4.3”
Capture can save up to 100 sharp pictures
which keep your memory on the desired
things no matter when and where you are.
Compact and stylish wheel design expresses
your unique character. Clearest image offers
you an absolutely comfortable viewing
experience.
Butterfly 3.5”
Pocketsize video magnifier, Butterfly is
designed for the people’s outdoor use.
Because of its lightest weight and most
compact size, Butterfly can be hung around
the neck or kept in the pocket, handbag or
even purse. You may use it to read price
label, menu and see things around you
anytime conveniently.