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TOPAZ Ultra 15” Specifications 

LCD screen size 

15.6 inches (396mm), 16:9 wide 

LCD resolution 

1920 x 1080 (full HD)  

LCD tilt 

180 degrees  

Camera specifications 

1920 x 1080, 60 fps, auto focus 

Dimensions 

Folded: approx. 15.1 x 16 x 2.5 inches  
In use: approx. 15.1 x 15.75 x 22.7 inches 

(max. height)  

Lightweight 

10.65 lbs 

Color modes 

Default 8, including natural color  

(extended 35)  

Magnification range  
 

Live image mode: 1.4x to 20x, 2.0x to 32x 

(default), or 3.5x to 60x. 
Additional magnification in captured image: 

5.5x  

Camera mode 

Reading mode, distance-view mode, 

self-view mode 

Battery capacity 

16.8V, 5200mAh  

Battery weight 

0.90 lbs 

Power consumption 

14~20W in operation 

Battery life 

5 hours  

Input power rating for adapter  

100-240V, 50-60Hz, 1.7A 

Output power rating for unit 

DC +19V-3.42A 

Connectivity 

HDMI OUT  

 

Summary of Contents for TOPAZ Ultra

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Page 2: ...nd suitability of TOPAZ Ultra for a patient s individual condition Precautions for Use Follow all warnings cautions and instructions marked on the product In addition note these precautions Use TOPAZ Ultra on a stable level surface such as a solid desk or table according to its intended design specifications Avoid placing TOPAZ Ultra on an unstable table cart or stand It may fall causing serious d...

Page 3: ...ge or transient electrical noise An electrostatic discharge caused by static electricity may cause the screen to go blank If this happens follow these steps 1 Disconnect the DC adapter power supply from the electrical wall outlet 2 Wait 30 seconds 3 Connect the DC adapter power supply again Additional Electrical Safety Precautions Read these safety precautions before using TOPAZ Ultra Use only the...

Page 4: ...o 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...

Page 5: ...ware Components 3 About This Manual 4 What s in the Box 4 Setting Up the Unit 5 Before Initial Use 5 Opening the TOPAZ Ultra 5 Closing the TOPAZ Ultra 6 Camera Positions 7 Control Panel Functions 8 General Operation 10 Line Mask 10 Battery Status 11 HDMI OUT Mode 12 Scroll the Frozen Image 12 Power Saving Mode 12 Color Mode Selection 12 Self View Distance View Mode 13 Advanced Operation 14 Navigat...

Page 6: ...vi TOPAZ Ultra 15 Specifications 17 TOPAZ Ultra 17 Specifications 18 Appendix A Service and Support 19 ...

Page 7: ... magnifier but in a compact foldable and portable design It is the ideal solution for people who need magnification at different distances With TOPAZ Ultra you can comfortably read text and view objects at home in the office in the classroom or on the go Its foldable and lightweight design makes it extremely portable ...

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Page 9: ...er Function Key 9 Camera 10 Close up lens open this lens for distance view 11 DC jack insert the power adapter here to charge the battery 12 HDMI output 13 Camera Positioning wheel 14 LED lights Note With the camera be careful not to allow foreign material to adhere to the camera lens If any foreign material is on the lens wipe it off with the provided microfiber cloth ...

Page 10: ... screen the text is bold For example the More Settings menu is in boldface as well as the Power Saving Mode option on that menu If you have any questions or suggestions concerning the use of this product contact your Freedom Scientific distributor or Freedom Scientific s service center refer to page 19 What s in the Box The TOPAZ Ultra packaging contains the following TOPAZ Ultra foldable and port...

Page 11: ...d the light is green Remove the LCD protection film before using the unit Be careful not to allow foreign material to adhere to the camera lens If any foreign material is on the lens wipe it off with the provided microfiber cloth Opening the TOPAZ Ultra 1 Place the folded TOPAZ Ultra on a stable surface such as a table 2 Press on the base plate with one hand while the other hand lifts the top of t...

Page 12: ...nd adjust it to a suitable position Closing the TOPAZ Ultra 1 Put both hands on the left and right sides of the LCD monitor 2 To close the TOPAZ Ultra lower the LCD monitor using both hands 3 Push the LCD monitor toward the main body frame 4 Place both hands on top of the body frame 5 Lower the top of the body frame until it is closed 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 13: ...e camera using the Camera Positioning wheel refer to on pages 2 and 3 1 Reading Desktop mode 2 Distance View mode Open the close up lens for distance viewing Refer to page 13 for more information 3 Self View mode Use like a mirror Refer to page 13 for more information 1 2 3 ...

Page 14: ... Button Briefly press the Image Capture button and the image on the screen freezes You can zoom in out on the frozen image and adjust the color and screen brightness When the image is magnified you can pan around the image using the Super Function Key Press the Image Capture button again to return to the live viewing mode 4 Zoom Wheel To adjust the magnification turn the knob The level of magnific...

Page 15: ...nd Black text on yellow background Green text on black background Blue text on yellow background Yellow text on blue background Up to 35 high contrast color modes can be selected using the Menu refer to page 14 6 Natural Color Button Press the Natural Color button to view pictures or documents in natural color The Natural Color button is also used for the Find Function Press and hold the Natural C...

Page 16: ... Line Mask When Line Mask is active the direction key and wheel of the Super Function Key work as follows Left and right Choose the function 1 Horizontal line 2 Vertical line 3 Horizontal mask 4 Vertical mask Up and down Increase or decrease the thickness of a line and the distance between masks ...

Page 17: ...wise 2 Clockwise Battery Status The status of the remaining battery power is not continuously displayed The battery charging icon is displayed when the power adapter is connected To check the status of the remaining battery press the Image Capture button for three seconds or more ...

Page 18: ...ph or line by releasing the left or right direction key and pressing it again At any time while panning the image your current reading position is displayed by pressing and holding the Natural Color button The location of the magnified area is shown within the entire field of view Power Saving Mode If you leave the unit turned on and unused for 10 minutes the LCD screen turns off to conserve batte...

Page 19: ...ng towards you Camera switches automatically into self view mode Magnification range is minimized Camera switches automatically to natural color mode Distance View Mode Use this mode to view a distant object such as a whiteboard Open the close up lens when using this mode Camera switches automatically into distance view mode Magnification ratio is minimized Camera switches automatically to natural...

Page 20: ...tion Key Menu Options The following menu options are available Color Mode Zoom Ratio LED Brightness More Settings and Reset Within the More Settings menu the following options are available Language Capture Scroll Speed Key Lock Mode Personal Public and Power Saving Mode Color Mode Using the Color Mode option you can add or remove your preferred high contrast color combinations The default is a se...

Page 21: ...f Reset This menu resets all settings back to default values More Settings If you select More Settings you can adjust the Language Capture Scroll Speed Key Lock Mode Personal Public and Power Saving Mode To save your updated settings select Save Exit or press and hold the Image Optimizer Wheel Language This menu enables you to select your preferred language Capture Scroll Speed When this option is...

Page 22: ...th Public mode all settings are returned to their factory default values after the device is rebooted Public mode is recommended when a device is used by several people such as in a library Power Saving Mode To conserve battery life you can adjust the length of time before the LCD automatically turns off after a period of non use You can also adjust the time when all power is turned off The defaul...

Page 23: ...ight 10 65 lbs Color modes Default 8 including natural color extended 35 Magnification range Live image mode 1 4x to 20x 2 0x to 32x default or 3 5x to 60x Additional magnification in captured image 5 5x Camera mode Reading mode distance view mode self view mode Battery capacity 16 8V 5200mAh Battery weight 0 90 lbs Power consumption 14 20W in operation Battery life 5 hours Input power rating for ...

Page 24: ...tweight 12 05 lbs Color modes Default 8 including natural color extended 35 Magnification range Live image mode 1 4x to 25x 2 3x to 35x default or 3 5x to 70x Additional magnification in captured image 5 5x Camera mode Reading mode distance view mode self view mode Battery capacity 16 8V 5200mAh Battery weight 0 90 lbs Power consumption 14 20W in operation Battery life 5 hours Input power rating f...

Page 25: ...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 Product serial number What you were doing when the problem oc...

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