User Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the Amigo HD from Enhanced Vision. The Amigo HD is a handheld electronic video magnifier that you can take anywhere. Weighing 1.3 pounds, Amigo HD features a uniquelydesigned folding stand and has available Reading, Hobby and Distance Viewing modes. Small enough to fit on your lap or a table, the Amigo HD is the ideal companion to provide magnification, on the go or at home.
FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Safety Precautions General guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Care & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Chapter 2: Package Contents & Controls Packaging Contents & Controls . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Chapter 3: Using the Amigo HD Using the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Time/Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Using the Carrying Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Viewing Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Auto Focus & Manual Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Chapter 4: Using the Menu Menu Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Button Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Setting the Clock Date & Time . . . . . . . .
Connecting to you PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28 Chapter 6: Specifications Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30 Chapter 7: Warranty Information Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-32 Chapter 8: Other Enhanced Vision Products Other Enhanced Vision Products . . . . . . . .
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your safety and to obtain the most benefit and life from the Amigo HD, please read these important safety precautions carefully. General guidelines for use: Follow all warnings, cautions, and instructions marked on the product. Use care when using the Amigo HD outdoors– it should NOT be exposed to extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity. In case of extreme temperature Calibrating the Auto Focus may be needed.
Transportation: Amigo HD comes with a convenient carrying case for transport. To prevent the unit from being accidentally dropped and damaged, always return the Amigo HD to the carrying case while not in use. This product is intended to be used as a portable device. Please use care when connecting/ disconnecting cables and accessories. Care & Maintenance: Always turn the power OFF on the Amigo HD when the system is not in use.
PACKAGE CONTENTS & CONTROLS Please refer to the illustrations on the next page to identify the package contents and controls of your Amigo HD. In addition to this users guide, you’ll find the following items inside the box: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Amigo HD Lens Cloth Carrying Case with strap AC Power Supply- (See Page 11) USB Adapter HDMI Adapter Please note the locations of the following controls on your Amigo HD: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q.
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USING THE AMIGO HD Your Amigo HD can be powered using: The included AC adaptor/power supply Integrated rechargeable battery (included) Your Amigo HD is packaged with the integrated battery partially charged. We highly recommend that you charge the Amigo HD prior to using the device for the first time. (See Page 13 for charging indicator light status) When a USB Cable is connected (connected to a PC) - a USB Symbol will appear within 30seconds.
POWER SUPPLY Included within your Amigo HD box (International orders ONLY) are multiple inserts for the outlets of various countries. 1. To install choose the correct insert for your country (See figure 1). 2. Find the tab that is located at the top of your insert, slide at an angle into the main power supply, and push down until it clicks (See figure 2). 3. You may now proceed to plug this into an available outlet and begin to charge your Amigo HD magnifier.
CHARGING THE BATTERY Using a Rechargeable Battery Your Amigo HD includes a rechargeable battery that can be continuously charged inside the Amigo HD, even while the unit is in operation. It is recommended to leave the unit connected with the included AC adaptor when the unit is not in use to maintain a continuous charge on the battery. This way, your Amigo HD will always be ready for portable use. It is not possible to overcharge the included battery.
Built-In Battery Charger Status Indicators Your Amigo HD has two small indicator lights (LEDs) located on the side of the unit. The LEDs indicate the current power state and charge status of the batteries (see Figure 1).
Turning the Power On/Off Use the following procedure to turn the power On or Off: Figure 1 1. Find the GREEN [Power] button. (See Figure 1) 2. ‘Press and hold’ the GREEN [Power] button for 1 second or more to turn the Amigo HD on. After the Amigo HD ‘chime’ sound is heard and an image will appear on the LCD display. 3. To turn off the Amigo HD, press and hold the [Power] button again for at least 2 seconds or more. A short, confirmation tone will be heard when the unit is powered Off.
Viewing Modes: Use the following procedure to select the viewing mode of the image on the LCD display: By pressing the [Mode] button (See Figure 1) you can cycle through the 7 (if enabled) viewing modes. To change your color selects to any of the 28 available follow the instructions on pages 25 & 26. Figure 1 Note: Hold [MODE] for 2 seconds to return back to ‘Full Color’ mode.
Adjusting LCD Brightness: Your Amigo HD is set to the brightness level 3 on the LCD display when shipped from the factory. If desired, use the Joystick (toggle left to decrease right to increase) to adjust the brightness of the LCD display. Also located under ‘User Settings’ see Page 21 as needed. Turning LED Lighting ON/OFF Your Amigo HD has built-in LED lighting to illuminate your reading material. By default, this lighting will turn ON automatically whenever the Amigo HD is powered on.
Using the Carrying Case For added protection, your Amigo HD includes a convenient carrying case with a neck strap (see Figure 1).This helps to protect your Amigo HD from accidental damage when “onthe-go”. When not using the Amigo HD, return it to the case for added protection. The carrying case is designed to be carried around your neck or shoulder.
Hobby Position To achieve Hobby Position open the stand to the second click, this should achieve a 90 degree angle, as seen on Figure 3. This position is ideal for 3D objects. Figure 3 Distance Viewing Position When using the Distance Viewing Position we recommend viewing materials that are further than 2 feet away with the stand closed and the unit in Auto Focus mode.
USING THE MENU Menu Operation (Lights are off by default in this mode) The Menu options of the Amigo HD are as follows: User Settings Product Settings Factory Settings Image Gallery To enter the Amigo HD Menu press and hold the GREEN [Gallery] button and the [Save/ Manual Focus] buttons on the back right. Once the menus are open, the User Setting will be highlighted in yellow.
1. User Settings User Settings is designed to allow users to set their own custom configuration and preferences. Upon exiting the User Settings submenu, all selected options are saved. Languages Select from any of the available languages.
**Note: While you are setting the time and date the item that is ready to be ‘set’ will be highlighted** 7. Using the [+/-] SIZE change the highlighted value 8. Use the [Joystick] button to set the current item and advance to the next item 9. Repeat steps 7 & 8 until all of the Time/Date values are set correctly* Once the current Time & Date have been set you can choose to enable/disable the ‘24 Hour Clock’ format, and ‘Date Format’ options.
3. Factory Settings The Factory Settings submenu is designed to provide access to product and system information as well as reset the device to factory settings when needed. Product Information Product SN: Software RN: Boot RN: Board SN: Language Group-x Reset Deluxe Settings This option allows user to reset the device to its original factory default settings.
Freezing an Image (Snapshot function) If desired, you can take a snapshot (freeze) of an image on the display. You can also adjust the size and change viewing modes after freezing an image. This feature is quite useful for reading price tags, prescriptions or other information that may need to be temporarily captured. Use the following procedure to take a snapshot (freeze) of the image on the display: Press and hold the [Joystick] button for 2-3 seconds.
Recalling a Saved Snapshot Once you have a saved snapshot image you can ‘recall’ it and view it from the Image Gallery (See Figure 1). To recall a saved snapshot image: 1. Press and hold the GREEN [Gallery] for 3 seconds – the last saved snapshot will be displayed (in this mode LED lights are off). 2. To view the next/previous saved snapshot: Use the [+] SIZE to move up or the [-] SIZE to move down. Figure 1 3. To select the image press the GREEN [Gallery] button.
Connecting to Your PC (Transferring Images to your PC): Your Amigo HD has the option to upload all of your stored images to your PC. This allows you to store or share these images. Follow the instructions below to upload your saved images to the PC. 1. Plug the USB cable into the Amigo HD and the opposite end into the PC. 2. The Amigo HD will register as a normal USB-storage device with the drive name: Removable Disk or Amigo 3. Double click the drive 4. With the drive open double click on the Image folder.
TROUBLESHOOTING No power to the unit Can you power the unit using the included AC adaptor? (Pages 10-11) Is the power supply properly connected to a surge protector or an AC outlet (mains)? (Page 10) Video image on LCD is blurry or not clear Clean the LCD display and/or camera lens using the included cleaning cloth.
Battery will not hold charge Can you power the unit using the included AC adaptor? (Pages 10-11) Is the power supply properly connected to a surge protector or AC mains? (Page 10) Unit turns off automatically To conserve power, your Amigo HD will automatically go into standby mode after so many of non-use. This is not a malfunction. Check your personalized settings for ‘Auto Standby’ if needed adjust your setting.
SPECIFICATIONS Features: Lightweight, portable design 30˚ adjustable Stand 31 selectable viewing modes Continuous levels of magnification for Amigo HD Image “Freeze” mode Integrated battery charger Power save mode after minutes Display: Type: 7” diagonal TFT display, 16-bit LCD Brightness: 600cd/m2 (at full brightness) Viewing Angle: ~60˚ Physical Dimensions: ~ 1.0”L x 8.0”W x 5.75” H Weight: 1.3lbs. for Amigo HD Magnification Ranges: 1.
Battery: 1x 7.6V Li-Ion rechargeable battery, 2950mAh (included in Amigo HD) Estimated Charge times: ~4 hours (with battery fully depleted) Estimated Usage Times: (Fully charged battery)** ~ 3 to 5 hour battery life (depending on Mode and Brightness level settings) Wall adapter: UL/CE rated Input: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz 0.8A Output: 9VDC, 2.66A max load Unit: Input: 9VDC, 2.
WARRANTY INFORM ATION Enhanced Vision Amigo HD Warranty Policy Enhanced Vision products are designed to give you the highest quality image, convenient features, ease of use and reliable service. The Amigo HD has been inspected and tested prior to shipping. Enhanced Vision warrants the Amigo HD against defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two (2) Years from the date of original purchase.
Anyone using this product does so knowingly assuming certain risks, due to the need to utilize vision enhancement devices. A 2-year extended warranty option is available within 12 months from the date of purchase. Please contact Enhanced Vision for detailed information. Service Process In the event that technical support or repair service is needed, please contact your local Enhanced Vision representative or the Enhanced Vision warranty service center.
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The Amigo HD video magnifier is designed to enlarge and enhance images to improve the lives of people who have low vision. The extent to which Amigo HD can improve the ability to see images and text depends on a person’s individual condition and level of visual impairment. The Amigo HD is not designed to restore vision, correct eye conditions or have degenerative vision loss. An eye care professional can best determine the suitability of the Amigo HD for a patient’s specific condition.
