RUBY XL HD Handheld Video Magnifier User`s Guide
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1. unplug power adapter wait a few seconds and plug in again 13 Button Descriptions D ch vs ty ER 14 Power Green Yellow Press to turn power on Press it again to turn power off Magnification Yellow Press and HOLD for continuous zoom magnification with live images When viewing frozen images press and release to incrementally increase or decrease magnification Color Mode Blue Press to cycle through five default color modes and 15 additional color modes For a complete list refer to Color Modes on page 24 Freeze Frame Red Press to freeze the current image Press it again to turn off Freeze Frame mode and return to live view Opening and Closing the Handle The handle rotates to two open positions so that the unit can be held like a magnifying glass Opening and Using the Reading Stand RUBY XL HD also incorporates a reading stand so that it can be set on a document allowing you to read an item at a convenient and consistent distance 1 Onthe top edge of the unit use one thumb to push the ridge 1 in one direction while using your other thumb to push one of the tabs 2a or 2b in the opposite direction 16 2 The unit is spring loaded and opens to its full reading position If the unit is off it automatically turns on when the reading stand opens 17 3 Next place the unit on a flat item such as a document or photo to view and read it 4 When you cl2. For the basics to help you get started using RUBY XL HD read Quick Start on page 8 For an overview of RUBY XL HD and its operation review the information in this guide first Overview Thank you for purchasing RUBY XL HD RUBY XL HD is a portable handheld video magnifier that can magnify an object from two to 14 times its size It has a 5 megapixel auto focus camera that provides sharp HD quality images that are easily viewed on its full color 5 inch LCD screen RUBY XL HD supports five default color modes and 15 additional contrasting color modes that can easily be enabled The unit has both an integrated fold away handle and a reading stand The handle allows you to hold the magnifier close to an object press the magnification buttons for continuous zoom from 2x to 14x and then freeze the image on the screen If you like you can then make any necessary magnification adjustments This is ideal for viewing clothing labels prescription labels price tags receipts business cards and more With the reading stand open you can place the unit directly on a document and read printed text or images in magazines catalogs menus photographs and other printed material RUBY XL HD can save and store up to 80 images that can easily be copied to a computer through a simple USB connection The unit also has a reading line and reading mask feature that you can turn on and use to quickly locate and maintain your pla
3. a Slide Show You can create a slide show that loops continuously using the images saved on the unit Each image displays for approximately five seconds The order that images display is based on their file names for example IMG 0001 bmp IMG_0002 bmp and so on To rearrange the order that images display you can transfer them to your computer rename the files in the order that you like and then transfer them back to the unit The file names should not be longer than eight characters followed by the BMP file extension To move files between the unit and computer refer to the transfer procedures as described on pages 36 and 39 Note that when in Slide Show mode the 30 minute power off timer is disabled 40 To start the slide show do the following 1 Press and HOLD the red button e for approximately six seconds to enter Review mode Press and HOLD the green yellow button 0 and then press the blue UP arrow The first image stored on the unit based on its file name displays on the LCD screen for approximately five seconds followed by the second image the third and so on Press and HOLD the red button e for approximately three seconds to exit Slide Show mode and return to live view 41 Troubleshooting The unit does not turn on Press the green yellow Power button If the unit does not turn on charge the battery Note The battery does not charge when the unit is connected to a USB port The s
4. switching between the last color mode used and full color or vice versa This shortcut is useful when looking at a live image for example while holding and reading a document and using a color mode that provides the best contrast for you If you need to move the unit to a different part of the document it may be easier to switch to full color move to the new location and then return to your color mode selection and continue reading To do this Press and HOLD the green yellow button and then press the blue DOWN arrow button The screen changes from one mode to the other To switch back repeat the same button sequence again 21 Displaying More Color Modes RUBY XL HD has five default color modes You can also activate and choose from a variety of 15 other color modes Once a color mode is available you can easily switch to it using the blue arrow buttons t or V To add or remove other color modes 1 Press and HOLD the green yellow button and then press the blue UP arrow button 4 to enter Color Selection mode The Enable check box je displays indicating that the current color mode is active 2 To disable the current color mode press the blue DOWN arrow while STILL holding the green yellow button 0 This button sequence clears the check box L 22 To scroll to the next color mode press the blue UP arrow 4 while STILL holding the green yellow button If the check box is selected M the col
5. RUBY XL HD HD Handheld Video Magnifier User s Guide 440619 001 Rev D Freedom Scientific Inc 11800 31 Court North St Petersburg Florida 33716 1805 USA www FreedomScientific com Copyright O 2013 Freedom Scientific Inc All Rights Reserved RUBY is a trademark of Freedom Scientific Inc in the United States and other countries Information in this document is subject to change without notice No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permission of Freedom Scientific Technical Support To contact Technical Support by telephone U S customers can call 727 803 8600 Monday through Friday 8 30 AM to 7 00 PM Eastern Time To contact by e mail send questions to Support FreedomScientific com To search the knowledge base visit www FreedomScientific com and choose the Support link Table of Contents Read Me FIST os ted 1 EN 2 Hardware Description eor ree ete tette ede there eee tinge Eege 5 QuickStart EP A 8 Charging RUBY XL HD rice deep rede Ert ect vae et Vesta date 11 Battery LED Descriptions A 13 Button Descriptions stef dr eiie o reet Eh i e cen E ru esie Eh be eius 14 Opening and Closing the Handle cccccceeeeeeeeceeeeeceeeeeeaeeeeeeeseeeesaeeesaeeneeees 15 Opening and Using the Reading Stand 16 Magnifying Live Images 19 Magnifying Frozen or S
6. You can also use distilled water isopropyl alcohol or vinegar mixed with water at a concentration of no more than 10 percent vinegar Note that tap or mineral water may cause spotting on the screen Do not leave any liquid on the screen Repeat this procedure for hard to remove smudges m Do not spray any cleaning solutions directly on the LCD screen Do not use a cleanser that contains acetone ethyl alcohol ethyl acid ammonia or methyl chloride m Do not use a paper towel to clean the LCD screen Cleaning the RUBY XL HD Body Make sure the unit is unplugged Use a lightly dampened soft clean cloth with water or mild detergent Do not use alcohol solvents abrasives or aerosol sprays 52
7. are named and are numbered in the order saved for example IMG 0001 bmp IMG 0002 bmp and so on as shown in the next figure 4 When you are finished transferring files make sure that you safely eject remove the unit from your computer Note To safely disconnect the unit and protect your data always follow your operating system s procedures for removing a USB device 37 Organize Share with Jp Computer RUBY XLHD E DCIM Burn New folder a jE Computer gt amp os c gt 3 DVD RW Drive D 4 ex RUBY XL HD E d DCIM D Network 38 Name IMG 0000 bmp IMG 0001 bmp IMG_0002 bmp Type Bitmap image Bitmap image Bitmap image Size 1 126 KB 1 126 KB 1 126 KB Transferring Images to RUBY XL HD Using the USB Cable Any image moved from RUBY XL HD to your computer can easily be moved back to the unit Note Only images saved by RUBY XL HD can be copied back to the unit 1 Make sure the unit is connected to your computer using the supplied USB cable 2 Locate the image on your computer using Windows Explorer or Finder Mac 3 Select the image and drag it to RUBY XL HD s DCIM folder 4 When you are finished transferring files make sure that you safely eject remove the unit from your computer Note To safely disconnect the unit and protect your data always follow your operating system s procedures for removing a USB device 39 Displaying
8. aved Images 19 Changing Golor MOd6sS 5 tt nn teil ede en bee extento tete nes 20 Switching Between the Last Used Color Mode and Full Color 21 Displaying More Color Modes sse nennen 22 Resetting Default Color Modes sse nennen 24 Color Modes au a Ee tte ro veo teu Iia 24 Default Color Modes 24 Additional Color Modes 25 Freezing an Image etd eee eq An ated eee 26 Turning LED Lights OF dei 27 Using Reading Line or Reading Masks eene 28 Displaying Reading Line nennen 28 Displaying Reading Maske 29 SUOFAGE MOS eR DD 31 Saving and Deleting an Image sssssssseseeeeeeeeeen een 31 Viewing Saved Images 32 Saving an Image When Memory is Full 34 Storage MOode COFIS iiie eer ntn kan Re enne ndn dessiner semer ese vu enn stars 35 Transferring Images to a Computer Using the USB Cable 36 Transferring Images to RUBY XL HD Using the USB Cable 39 Displaying Slide SHOW mrt reinen tre eia t e een 40 Troubleshootlrg ei tee e ete A RE M ten 42 Technical e le e ET A7 Read Me First Before using RUBY XL HD for the first time you must charge its battery A full charge takes approximately three hours Refer to Charging RUBY XL HD on page 11 for battery charging procedures Refer to Battery LED Descriptions on page 13 for battery status descriptions
9. ce while viewing an image or reading text on the LCD screen Hardware Description 1 Color Mode Scroll Up Blue 2 Color Mode Scroll Down Blue 3 Power Green Yellow Magnification Increase Yellow Magnification Decrease Yellow Freeze Frame Red LCD screen 8 USB port micro USB 9 Power connector 5V 2 1A 10 Battery LED 11 Handle in closed position 11 Handle in closed position 12 LED lights 13 Camera 5 MP Quick Start Below are steps to quickly set up and use RUBY XL HD for the first time 1 2 Make sure the unit is fully charged Refer to page 11 Turn the unit on by pressing the green yellow button D Refer to page 14 Do one of the following Rotate and extend the handle to hold and use the unit like a magnifying glass This is useful when it s necessary to magnify and read objects such as labels or details on cans packages pill bottles and more Refer to page 15 Open the reading stand to place the unit on a flat document such as a newspaper or magazine a bill or receipt a letter and so on Refer to page 16 K Adjust the magnification using the yellow buttons F or Refer to page 19 Select a color mode 4 or V for contrasting colors that best suit your vision needs Refer to page 20 Freeze the image e on the LCD screen so that you may take your time reading details in the image Refer to page 26 Save the image or return to live view le Re
10. creen is blank Ifthe unit is sitting on a flat surface a desk or document the screen is blank black Lift the unit off the surface or open the reading stand When the unit is connected to a computer via USB the screen is blank Turn the unit off and then on again 42 Verify that the item you want to magnify is positioned correctly under the camera window Press the yellow Magnification buttons to step through the magnification levels Press the blue Color Mode buttons to step through the color modes When the reading stand is closed the unit automatically turns off The battery indicator LED is flashing red Charge the battery The battery LED is solid red while the power adapter is connected to the unit A battery error has occurred Unplug the power adapter from the unit and plug it in again 43 If the problem continues disconnect the power adapter and call Freedom Scientific Technical Support as mentioned earlier in this document The battery indicator LED does not flash green even though the power adapter is connected and plugged into a wall socket Ensure that the small end of the power adapter is firmly plugged into the unit s power port Ensure that the outlet has power and is not malfunctioning If the outlet is connected to a wall switch make sure the switch is on The battery is not charging Use the supplied power adapter to charge the unit The battery does not charg
11. e when the unit is connected to a USB port 44 Make sure the small end of the power adapter is firmly plugged into the unit s power port Ensure that the outlet has power and is not malfunctioning If the outlet is connected to a wall switch make sure the switch is on There are smudges or blemishes on the screen Clean the LCD screen as described in Cleaning Procedures on page 52 Text is too small or too large to read Press the yellow Magnification buttons to increase or decrease magnification For live images press and HOLD a magnification button for continuous zoom magnification For frozen or saved images press a magnification button to zoom in or out one step at a time 45 LED lights produce glare against a reflective surface Press and HOLD the green yellow Power button and then press the red Freeze Frame button to turn off the LED lights The unit turns off after reading for 30 minutes This is expected behavior The unit turns off after 30 minutes if no buttons are pressed This extends battery life 46 Technical Specifications LCD widescreen 5 inches 127 mm tilts approximately 40 degrees in reading mode Body size 5 5 inches high 139 7 mm 3 5 inches wide 88 9 mm 0 8 inches deep 20 3 mm Weight 10 5 oz 298 grams Color modes Five factory default color modes Full Color Black on White high contrast positive White on Black high contrast negative Yellow on Blue Yello
12. fer to page 31 Once you become comfortable using RUBY XL HD try the following advanced features Turn the LED reading lights on or off to adjust for glare and reflections when viewing photographs or glossy magazine pages Refer to page 27 10 Use the reading line or reading masks to help you maintain your place while reading text Refer to page 28 Save view and delete images stored on the unit as described on pages 31 through 34 For additional storage transfer images from the unit to your computer as described on page 36 Charging RUBY XL HD Note You must use the supplied power adapter to charge the unit It cannot be charged using the computer s USB port 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the unit and the other end into a wall outlet 1 CUS O 2 The battery indicator LED blinks green to show that the battery is charging 2 11 3 12 The LED stops blinking and glows a steady green once the battery is charged Unplug the power adapter from the unit The battery indicator LED turns off You can now use RUBY XL HD for approximately three hours of continuous use When the battery is low the battery indicator LED flashes red Connect the power adapter and plug it in to recharge the battery Battery LED Descriptions Green Solid Battery charged power adapter connected Green Flashing Battery charging power adapter connected Red Flashing Battery low Red Solid Error
13. is saved and all unchecked images are deleted Note To free space on the unit you can also move images to a computer For more information refer to Transferring Images to a Computer Using the USB Cable on page 36 34 Storage Mode Icons Save Press the two yellow buttons and at the same time to select the check box The image is saved when you exit Storage mode Delete Press the two yellow buttons I and at the same time to clear the check box The image is deleted when you exit Storage mode Memory Full Indicates that the maximum number of images have been saved on the unit You must mark one or more images for deletion before you can save the current image 35 Transferring Images to a Computer Using the USB Cable Images stored on RUBY XL HD can be transferred to your computer using the supplied USB cable To do this 1 Connect the supplied USB cable to the unit 1 and the computer auum e 9 d SEET 2 When connected The USB symbol and battery icon briefly display on the LCD screen 36 The battery icon indicates the current battery status The unit does not charge and no images display on the screen while it is connected to a computer s USB port RUBY XL HD displays as an external device in Windows Explorer or Finder Mac 3 Open RUBY XL HD s DCIM folder and use the drag and drop method to move or copy one or more images to a folder or the desktop on your computer Images
14. olding the unit close to the item and freezing the image you can then hold it close enough for you to read 1 Press the red button e to freeze the image If you like press the yellow PLUS button to increase magnification or the yellow MINUS button to decrease magnification 2 Press the red button e again to turn off Freeze Frame mode and return to the live view Note To save a frozen image press and HOLD the red button e for three seconds Refer to Saving and Deleting an Image on page 31 for more information 26 Turning LED Lights Off When you turn on RUBY XL HD the LED lights also turn on To avoid glare when viewing reflective surfaces you can turn off the LED lights 1 Press and HOLD the green yellow button and then press the red button Ell The LED lights turn off 2 Toturnthe lights on again press and HOLD the green yellow button and then press the red button oj 27 Using Reading Line or Reading Masks The reading line is a horizontal line that displays on the screen Reading masks block part of the screen to show a horizontal slice of the screen Use these items to help you locate and maintain your place while viewing an image When using the button sequence as described below the unit cycles through displaying the reading line the reading masks and then no reading line or masks Displaying Reading Line 1 Press and HOLD the green yellow button 1 and then press both yellow but
15. or mode is enabled If the check box is cleared D the color mode is disabled To enable or disable a color mode press the blue DOWN arrow while STILL holding the green yellow button to select or clear its check box Repeat steps 3 and 4 to continue adding or removing color modes When you are finished loading color modes release all buttons Any color mode changes made will be saved and the unit will return to normal operating mode 23 Resetting Default Color Modes If you have added or removed color modes that display on the screen you can always restore RUBY XL HD to its five default color modes Press and HOLD the green yellow button and the blue UP arrow button simultaneously for 15 seconds Color Modes There are five factory default color modes and 15 additional color modes that you can make active Default Color Modes 1 Full Color always available cannot be disabled 2 Black on White high contrast positive 24 3 White on Black high contrast negative 4 Yellow on Blue 5 Yellow on Black Additional Color Modes Black on Yellow Blue on Black Green on Black Blue on Yellow Black on Green Red on Black White on Blue Black on Red Black on Blue Amber on Black Black on Amber Violet on Black Black on Violet Red on White Black on Light Blue 25 Freezing an Image Freezing an image on the LCD screen can be useful for reading labels on items on a store shelf By h
16. ose the reading stand the unit automatically turns off 18 Magnifying Live Images When viewing a live image you can use continuous zoom magnification between 2x and 14x Press and HOLD the yellow PLUS button to zoom in Press and HOLD the yellow MINUS button to zoom out Magnifying Frozen or Saved Images You can freeze and then save an image that displays on the LCD screen When viewing a frozen or saved image you can zoom in or out in incremental steps by pressing the yellow buttons F or For steps to freeze an image refer to Freezing an Image on page 26 To access saved images refer to Saving and Deleting an Image on page 31 19 Changing Color Modes A color mode is a pre defined color combination for example yellow text on a blue background that you can select when reading items with RUBY XL HD The unit has five default color modes Full Color Black on White high contrast positive White on Black high contrast negative Yellow on Blue Yellow on Black and 15 additional color modes For a complete list refer to Color Modes on page 24 Press the blue arrow buttons 4 or V to change the current color combination on the LCD screen The blue UP arrow button cycles in one direction through the color combination list while the blue DOWN arrow button cycles in the other direction 20 Switching Between the Last Used Color Mode and Full Color RUBY XL HD provides the convenience of quickly
17. t the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help 49 Industry Canada Notice m This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Regulatory Compliance m Safety IEC 60950 1 ed2 0 UL 60950 1 2007 CSA C22 2 60950 1 2007 EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 20122 EMC FCC CFR 47 part 15 Class B ICES 003 EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 Class 1 LED Product 50 Safety and Maintenance Do not attempt to repair the unit or open its case This product contains no user serviceable parts Any unauthorized attempt to service or replace internal components will void the product warranty Do not remove the battery It is not user serviceable Keep the unit away from wet areas rain and other sources of liquids Do not submerge the unit Always operate the unit in a place where the temperature is between 10 and 35 C 50 and 95 F Do not store in places subject to temperature extremes such as a parked car Do not force any connector into the unit s power port The power connector fits easily into the port 51 Cleaning the LCD Screen m Turn off and unplug the unit before cleaning the LCD screen m Always use a clean microfiber cloth m Very gently wipe the cloth across the screen Do not press hard on the cloth or screen m f you use a cleaning liquid use an appropriate LCD cleaning liquid
18. tomatically selected and displays for three seconds This indicates that the image will be saved after exiting Storage mode and returning to live view 31 To delete an image while in Storage mode 1 Press and HOLD both yellow buttons and to clear the check box When you exit Storage mode the image is deleted 2 Press and HOLD the red button e for three seconds to exit and return to live view Viewing Saved Images RUBY XL HD can store up to 80 images You can easily scroll through the images using the blue arrow buttons t and V 1 Press and HOLD the red button e for approximately six seconds to enter Review mode To scroll forward through the saved images press the blue UP arrow A 32 To scroll backward through the saved images press the blue DOWN arrow 2 Press and HOLD the red button e for approximately three seconds to exit and return to live view 33 Saving an Image When Memory is Full RUBY XL HD can store up to 80 images If you try to save another image when the unit s memory is full the Memory Full icon displays on the screen To add another image you must first remove one or more saved images from memory 1 Press the blue UP arrow ht or the blue DOWN arrow b to step to an image that you want to delete 2 Press both yellow buttons and to clear the check box Ki 3 Press and HOLD the red button e for three seconds to exit Storage mode The new image
19. tons and 2 and 3 The reading line displays on the screen as shown in the next figure 28 4 Lorem ipsum dolor A 2 sit amet consectet adipiscing elit Mae 3 porttitor congue mie 2 Press and HOLD the green yellow button 1 and then press the yellow PLUS button 2 or the yellow MINUS button 3 to move the reading line up or down on the screen Displaying Reading Masks 1 Press and HOLD the green yellow button 0 1 and then press both yellow buttons and 2 and 3 again to remove the reading line and display the reading masks on the screen as shown in the next figure 29 30 Press and HOLD the green yellow button 1 and then press the yellow PLUS button ek 2 or the yellow MINUS button 3 to increase or decrease the distance between the masks To remove reading masks from the screen press and HOLD the green yellow button 1 and then press and HOLD both yellow buttons F and 2 and 3 Storage Mode Storage mode can save up to 80 images When you first store an image it is saved with the current magnification and color settings just as displayed on the screen When viewing a saved image you can change the magnification level Saving and Deleting an Image After freezing an image on the screen you can save it by doing the following 1 Press and HOLD the red button e for three seconds to enter Storage mode 2 The Save Image check box lis au
20. w on Black and 15 additional color modes Magnification range 2x to 14x zoom Maximum saved images Up to 80 bitmap BMP images 47 Camera 5 MP HD auto focus camera module Image resolution 800 x 480 pixels Color 24 bit Battery Li ion battery approximately 3 hours of continuous use charges in approximately 3 hours Note Only use the supplied power adapter to charge the unit s battery 48 Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Consul
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