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Freedom Scientific, Inc., 11800 31st Court North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716-1805, USA 
www.FreedomScientific.com 

© 2016  Freedom Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved. TOPAZ

®

 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 by any means electronic or mechanical, for any 
purpose, without the express written permission of Freedom Scientific. 

To register your product, visit 

http://www.FreedomScientific.com/Forms/ProductRegistration

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Safety and Maintenance 

To keep the unit in good condition and to ensure safe usage, observe the following guidelines: 

 

Do not stare at the operating illumination LED as it may be harmful to the eyes 

 

Power rating: 100-240V~ 1A 47-63Hz 

 

Read the instructions in this user’s guide before attempting to use the unit 

 

Do not attempt to repair the unit or open its case. This product contains no user serviceable parts.  

 

Keep the unit away from wet areas, rain, and other sources of liquids or high humidity. Do not submerge 
the unit. 

 

Always operate the unit in a place where the temperature is between 10° and 40° C (50° and 104° F)  

 

Always store the unit in a place where the temperature is between -20° and 65° C (-4° and 149° F) 

 

Always use the unit on a stable, level, hard surface such as a desk or table  

 

When cleaning the screen, camera lens, or self-view lens, unplug the power cord and apply a small 
amount of non-abrasive cleanser, such as the following, to a soft, lint-free cloth and gently wipe: 

 

Water 

 

Isopropyl alcohol 

 

Petroleum benzene 

 

Vinegar mixed with water at a concentration of no more than 10 percent vinegar, for example, 1.5 
tablespoons of vinegar per cup of water (100 ml per liter) 

CAUTION:

  

Do not apply excessive pressure to the screen, camera, or self-view lens. Do not spray cleanser 
directly on these items. Also, do not use any cleanser that contains the following agents: acetone, 
ethyl alcohol, ethyl acid, ammonia, or methyl chloride. 

When cleaning the rest of the unit, make sure the unit is unplugged. Use a lightly dampened, soft, clean cloth 
with water or mild detergent.  

Summary of Contents for EZ HD

Page 1: ...440843 001 Revision A TOPAZ EZ HD Desktop Video Magnifier User s Guide Freedom Scientific Inc www FreedomScientific com ...

Page 2: ...ains no user serviceable parts Keep the unit away from wet areas rain and other sources of liquids or high humidity Do not submerge the unit Always operate the unit in a place where the temperature is between 10 and 40 C 50 and 104 F Always store the unit in a place where the temperature is between 20 and 65 C 4 and 149 F Always use the unit on a stable level hard surface such as a desk or table W...

Page 3: ...he 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 meas...

Page 4: ...porting and Moving the Unit 4 Power and Monitor Adjustments 6 Basic Operation 7 Placing Items on the XY Table 7 Changing Magnification 8 Adjusting Screen and Image Brightness 8 Changing Screen Colors 9 Freezing an Image 9 Displaying Firmware Version Number 10 Troubleshooting 11 Service and Support 12 ...

Page 5: ... without any need to make adjustments 16 magnification levels with a crisp sharp image that lets you precisely adjust text to the size you need Four color modes choose the one that is most comfortable for you One touch button to freeze images Widescreen 20 inch or 24 inch LCD monitor Adjust the height and angle of the monitor for the best view as well as extra neck and upper back comfort when view...

Page 6: ...2 Hardware Description 1 Power Cord 2 Main Power Switch 3 XY Table 4 XY Table Brake 5 Monitor 6 Power Button 7 Color Select Dial 8 Magnification Dial 9 Brightness Dial 10 Freeze Frame Button ...

Page 7: ...able unless servicing the unit 2 AC power connector Plug power cord from wall outlet to TOPAZ 3 Monitor power connector Power cord from monitor to TOPAZ There is no need to remove it under normal operation 4 Monitor HDMI connector Connects the TOPAZ monitor to the TOPAZ camera There is no need to remove it under normal operation ...

Page 8: ...4 lbs 20 kgs Use caution when lifting and carrying the unit 1 Monitor Arm Lock 2 XY Table Brake 3 Rear Post 4 Repositioning Grips Important Do NOT lift the unit by its LCD reading lights 1 Lock the monitor arm to secure the monitor and prevent it from moving to the left or right Pull pin out to lock Note Monitor arm must be in the center position before the pin locks Push pin in to unlock ...

Page 9: ...w to move it to a sturdy surface such as a table desk or countertop One suggested method is to wrap your forearm around the rear post and then lift Important Do NOT lift the unit by the LED reading lights 4 Use the repositioning grips on both sides of the reading table to move and position the unit to your liking once it is on a sturdy surface ...

Page 10: ...e of the control panel 4 Hold the sides of the monitor with both hands and move it up or down to change the height or turn the monitor left or right to adjust the angle for the best view Note If the monitor does not move to the left or right make sure to release the arm lock push the locking pin in located at the base of the monitor arm Also make sure that the monitor is raised up so that it freel...

Page 11: ...nto the center of the reading table If it is a document move it back so that it touches the rear of the XY table To read a cylindrical item such as a pill bottle place it in the indentation located at the rear of the XY table This prevents the bottle from rolling on the table 3 Unlock and move the XY table so that the document or item displays on the screen Note that when the table is unlocked you...

Page 12: ...tion dial clockwise to zoom in or counterclockwise to zoom away from the object that is displayed on the screen The unit can display 16 levels of magnification Adjusting Screen and Image Brightness Turn the yellow Brightness dial to adjust brightness ...

Page 13: ...rast to make it easier to read text on the screen The unit has four default color modes You cannot add or delete these items True Full Color High Contrast Full Color Black on White White on Black Freezing an Image To freeze the current image that is displayed on the screen do the following 1 Press the center of the black Magnification dial The freeze frame icon appears on the screen 2 Press it aga...

Page 14: ...on number The word Ver followed by several sets of numbers flash one at a time on the screen The first three sets indicate the unit s firmware version If you need technical assistance please have this information available before contacting Technical Support Red Focus Lock button Center of black Magnification dial Center of blue Color Select dial ...

Page 15: ...tly connected to the unit and a power outlet Ensure that the power outlets have power and are not malfunctioning If the outlets are connected to a wall switch make sure that the switch is on The image on the screen is too bright or there is a glare from the screen that makes it difficult to see Reduce brightness Switch to a different color mode The image on the screen is too dark Increase brightne...

Page 16: ... Web visit www FreedomScientific com choose Support and complete the form to submit questions To contact by e mail send questions to Support FreedomScientific com To contact by telephone U S customers can call 727 803 8600 Monday through Friday from 8 30 AM to 7 00 PM Eastern Time When you call please have your questions ready and be prepared to provide the following information Product name Produ...

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