Only using the MV500-1 information par for the certification User Manual
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Safety Instructions To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the scan tool, read this instruction manual first and observe the following safety precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle. Work Area Safety Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas may cause accidents. Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or hot engine parts.
If operating the tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to protect supply. Personal Safety Do not use the tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medications. A moment of interruption can result in serious personal injury. Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Contents CONVENTIONS ......................................................................................................1 MAXIVIDEO MV500-1 DISPLAY TABLET............................................................ 3 MV500-2 H ANDLE, CABLE AND I MAGER HEADS ............................................................. 7 ACCESSORIES INCLUDED ............................................................................11 THE DISPLAY TABLET AND HANDLE CONNECTION ..............................................
SCREEN BRIGHTNESS ......................................................................................... 34 SOUND ............................................................................................................... 34 LANGUAGE ......................................................................................................... 35 STORAGE LOCATION ........................................................................................... 36 SCHEDULED POWER-OFF ..............................
Using the Manual This manual contains device usage instructions. Some illustrations shown in this manual may contain modules and optional equipment that are not included on your system. Contact your sales representative for availability of other modules and optional tools or accessories. Conventions The following conventions are used. Bold Text Bold emphasis is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu options. Example: Tap OK.
Important IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the test equipment or vehicle. Hyperlinks Hyperlinks or links that take you to other related articles, procedures, and illustrations are available in electronic documents. Blue colored text indicates a selectable hyperlink. Procedures An arrow icon indicates a procedure. Example: To adjust the sound 1. Tap the Settings icon on the live image screen. 2. Tap the Sound option on the column. 3.
General Introduction MaxiVideo is Autel’s most advanced digital inspection camera to date. Its revolutionary tablet design supports wireless image transmission of up to 30 meters between the MaxiVideo MV500-1display tablet and inspection scope. Along with its dual-camera cable, MaxiVideo gives technicians the freedom to work either individually or collaboratively during inspection to produce best results.
5. Round-shaped Magnet – attaches the MV500-1 handle with the display tablet. The power LED light displays different colors in response to the following scenarios: A. B. Green: Illuminates green when the display tablet is charging and the battery level is above 90%. Illuminates green when the display tablet is powered on and the battery level is above 15%. Red: Illuminates red when the display tablet is powered on and the battery level is below 15%. C.
10. Built-in Magnet (Right) 11. Loudspeaker Figure 2-3 MaxiVideo MV500-1Display Tablet Top View 12. DC Power Supply Input Port – connects the 5 volt power adapter to charge. 13. HDMI Port 14. Mini USB Port 15. SD Card Slot 16. Lock/Power Button – turns the device on & off with long press (Power off, Reboot, Airplane mode, Silent mode), or locks the screen with short press.
Technical Specifications Table 2-1 Display Tablet Specifications Item Description Recommended Use Indoor Operating System AndroidTM 4.4.2, KitKat Processor RockChip RK3188 Cortex-A9 quad-core processor (1.6 GHz) Memory 1G RAM DDR3 & 16GB ROM Display 5.0 inch LCD capacitive touchscreen 1280x720 resolution Dimensions 195.2 x 115.6 x 32.4 mm (7.7" x 4.6" x 1.3") Connectivity Mini USB 2.0 HDMI Type A SD Card (Supports up to 32GB) Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Camera Rear-facing, 5.
Item Description Storage Temp. -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) Operating Humidity 5% - 95% non-condensing Housing Strong plastic housing with protective rubber boot Net Weight 463 g (1.02 lb.) MV500-2 Handle, Cable and Imager Heads Functional Description Figure 2-4 MaxiVideo MV500-2 Handle Front View 1. LED Light Dimmer Button –decreases LED light brightness. 2. Power Button – turns on/off the tool with long press, or turns on/off the flashlight with short press. 3.
A. B. Green: Illuminates green when the MV500-2 handle is charging and the battery level is above 90%. Illuminates green when the MV500-2 handle is powered on and the battery level is above 15%. Red: Illuminates red when the MV500-2 handle is powered on and the battery level is below 15%. C. Yellow: Illuminates yellow when the MV500-2 handle is charging and the battery level is below 90%. 4. LED Light Brighter Button –increases LED light brightness. 5.
Figure 2-6 MaxiVideo MV 500-2 Handle Top View 9. USB Port 10. Flashlight Figure 2-7 MaxiVideo MV500-2 Handle Bottom View 11. Rabbet 12. Round-shaped Rabbet 13. Power Supply Input Port – connects the 5 volt power adapter to charge. Figure 2-8 MaxiVideo MV500-2 Cable and Imager Heads 1. Front Imager Head 2. Front LED Light 3. Side LED Light 4. Side Imager Head 5. Cable 6.
Power Sources The handle can receive power from any of the following sources: Internal Battery Pack DC Power Supply Internal Battery Pack The handle can be powered with the internal rechargeable battery, which if fully charged can provide sufficient power for about 2.8 hours of continuous operation. DC Power Supply The handle can be powered from a wall socket using the DC power adapter. The DC power supply also charges the internal battery pack.
Item Description Net Weight 290 g (0.64 lb.) Image Capture Image Controls Lighting JPG images (1280 x 720) H.264 videos (1280 x 720) Zoom, low light vision Fully adjustable LED light 40 Lm (flashlight) Cable Reach 1 m (39.4") Imager Heads 8.5 mm (0.33"), 1.0 Megapixel Waterproof 1.6 m (63") (Imager heads and cable) Additional Port Mini USB – 10 Pin Power Consumption 3W Operating Temp. Handle & cable: 0°C to 65°C (32°F to 149°F) Storage Temp.
Installation and Connection The Display Tablet and Handle Connection To connect the display tablet and handle, insert the rubber protrusion on the top right of the display tablet into the corresponding rabbet on the back of the handle and the round-shaped magnet on the right bottom of the display tablet into the corresponding round rabbet on the back of the handle (Fig 3-1). Make sure they are properly aligned for firm connection.
Figure 3-2 Accessories Installation The two accessories include one magnet and one hook (Fig 3-3). Both are attached to the imager head in the same manner. Hold the accessory and the imager head as shown in Fig 3-4. Slip the end of the accessory over the imager head and then fix the accessory as shown in Fig 3-5. Figure 3-3 Accessories Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5 Micro SD Card Installation To insert a Micro SD card into the Micro SD card slot, make sure the pins are facing away from the screen.
Mini USB Cable Connection Use the supplied mini USB cable to connect the tool to a PC to upload and view captured photos and videos. When the display tablet is successfully connected to the PC, a small window will pop up on the screen of the PC to allow you to manage the photos and videos stored in the display tablet. You would also find a file named as “MV500-2” in the PC’s Portable Devices or Others section.
Battery Charging Precautions To reduce the risk of serious injury, read these precautions and the label on charger’s surface carefully before using. Battery Charging Safety Do not probe charger with conductive objects. Do not use charger if it has been dropped or damaged in any way. Charge battery between 10°C (50°F) and 45°C (113°F). When in use, the charger shall be kept out of heat, high voltage and avoid children’s touching. Use the supplied charger.
Item Description Battery Type 3.7 V lithium-ion Battery Capacity Charging Time Cooling 3200 mAh (display tablet) 2600 mAh (handle) 3 hours (display tablet) 2.8 hours (handle) Active fan cooling Fan (1.8 CFM, 0.05 CMM) Charger Inspection Before using, inspect the charger and fix any problems. Set up charger according to these procedures to reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, fire and other causes and prevent tool damage. 1. Make sure charger is unplugged.
Battery Charging Procedures The device has two 3.7 V built-in lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, a 3200 mAh lithium-ion battery for the display tablet and a 2600 mAh lithium-ion battery for the handle. When the battery level is below 15% and the tool is not charging, the corresponding Battery Capacity icon on the top of the display tablet screen will be red until the tool shut down automatically.
Operation Instructions Always wear safety eye protection to protect your eyes against dirt and other objects. Follow operation instructions to reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, entanglement and other causes. Navigation In the MV500-1display tablet system, each screen contains a number of icons that allow you to make desired selections and controls. The table below provides a brief description of the operations of the icons in the system.
Name Icon Description Shutter Tap this icon to take photos. Start Tap this icon to begin video shooting. Stop Tap this icon to stop video shooting or message recording. Video/Camera Tap this icon to switch between still image and video mode. Back Tap this icon to return to the previous screen. Dropdown Tap this icon to show all the items in the list. Collapse Tap this icon to hide all the items in the list. Handle Battery Indicates the battery level of the handle.
Name Icon Description Circle Tap this icon to circle desired areas on the picture. Square Tap this icon to square desired areas on the picture. Color Tap this icon to choose different colors for the marks. Undo Tap this icon to undo the previous marks one by one. Restore Tap this icon to restore the deleted marks one by one. Recording Indicates the audio message is being recorded.
image of what the rear camera sees is displayed on the screen. You can zoom, rotate images and videos, view and capture photos and videos from this screen. Figure 5-2 Sample Live Screen Basic Operation NOTE When in operation, the cable can be bent into a certain shape. This may help you operate the cable into confined areas. IMPORTANT Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Replace damaged cables immediately.
B. Tap Wi-Fi and turn it on. C. Tap handle Wi-Fi in the list of Wi-Fi of the MV500-2 handle,then it would automatically connect. D. Tap Save on the top right of the screen to go back to the previous screen. Live Image Management ① Playback ④ Rear Camera ② Shutter ⑤ Rotate ③ Video/Camera ⑥ Settings ① Playback This icon displays the most recent photo/video taken.
Freestyle Marks – tap the Freestyle Marks icon on the top and then use your finger to make marks on the picture. Arrow – tap the Arrow icon on the top and then use your finger to slide on the screen to make arrows. Circle –tap the Circle icon on the top and then use your finger to slide on the screen to make different sizes of circles. Square – tap the Square icon on the top and slide on the screen to make different sizes of square or rectangle.
Figure 5-4 Sample Audio Recording Screen Zoom Double click the screen to zoom in or out the picture when viewing. Or twofinger press the screen to pinch open or pinch close for zooming in and zooming out. Roll Finger slide left or right for picture viewing. ② Shutter Tap this button or press OK button on the handle to capture a photo in any camera mode or begin capturing video in video mode.
They are front camera, side camera, dual camera, rear camera from left to right. For the dual camera mode, tap the secondary window on the right bottom to switch live images of the two cameras on the main window for better view. ⑤ Rotate Tap this button to control the direction of the real-time image. The real-time image will do a 90o clockwise rotation for each tap of the icon.
Do not use excessive force to insert or withdraw the imager heads and cable. This may result in damage to the tool or inspection area. Do not use the imager heads and cable to modify surroundings, clear pathways or clogged areas. Do not place the imager heads and cable into anything or anywhere that may contain a live electric charge or moving parts, which increases the risk of electric shock or entanglement injuries. Do not use the tool for personal inspection or medical use in any way.
Store the tool, charger and all cables in a locked area out of the reach of children and people unfamiliar with the tool. Tool Inspection Before using, inspect your tool and correct any problems to reduce the risk of serious injury from electric shock and other causes and prevent tool damage. Make sure the power is OFF. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the tool, especially on the buttons and ports. This helps prevent the tool from slipping from your hands.
Tool and Work Area Set-up Set up the tool and work area according to these procedures to reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, entanglement, and other causes and prevent tool damage. 1) 2) Check work area for: Sufficient lighting. Do not work in area until flammable sources have been identified and corrected. The tool is not explosion proof and can cause sparks. Do not use the tool while standing in water.
When maintaining, use only identical replacement parts. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. Do not attempt to take any pieces of the tool apart unless directed by the manual. Follow instructions to change accessories. Do not use acetone to clean the tool. Instead, use only alcohol to swab the connections. Avoid rubbing too hard on the LCD screen. After using, wipe the display unit clean gently with a dry cloth.
Settings Selecting Settings application opens a setup interface, on which you can adjust default setting and view information about the MV500-1 videoscope tool.
connect. The Wi-Fi name of the handle is on the right side label. Only one handle can be connected for use at one time. 5. Tap Save on the top right corner or the Back arrow on the top left corner to confirm and return to the Settings menu. Figure 6-1 Sample Handle Wi-Fi Connection IMPORTANT Each Autel MV500-2 handle communicates with one MV500-1display tablet at one time. Once connected for the first time, they will automatically connect next time in use. To connect to the Internet 1.
Figure 6-2 Sample Internet Connection Color Mode This option allows you to choose between Color mode and Gray mode for the two cameras on the cable. To choose the color mode 1. Tap the Settings icon on the live image screen. 2. Tap the Color/Gray icon to choose the mode you want. The pane of the selected mode will be colored blue with the word in white. 3. Tap Save on the top right corner or the Back arrow on the top left corner to confirm and return to the live image screen.
NOTE The Color/Gray mode only applies for the two cameras on the cable, not for the rear camera on the display tablet. It would not work in rear camera mode. Color is the default mode. Date and Time This option allows you to adjust the date and time for the MV500-1 system. To adjust the Date and Time setting 1. Tap the Settings icon on the live image screen. 2. Tap the Date and Time option on the column. 3.
Screen Brightness This option allows you to adjust brightness of the display screen. To adjust screen brightness 1. Tap the Settings icon on the live image screen. 2. Tap the Screen Brightness option on the column. 3. Slide the Brightness icon left or right on the brightness indicator bar for different level of screen brightness. The righter the icon is, the brighter the screen would be. 4. Tap Save on the top right corner to confirm and return to Settings menu.
4. Tap Save on the top right corner to confirm and return to Settings menu. Figure 6-6 Sample Sound Setting Language This option allows you to select the display language for the MV500-1 system. To select the language setting 1. Tap the Settings icon on the live image screen. 2. Tap the Language option on the column. 3. Select the desired language and a tick icon will appear on the right of the selected language. English is the default language.
NOTE The screen will automatically return to the Primary Settings menu and display in the selected language after the selection. Storage Location This option allows you to choose the storage location of captured pictures and videos beforehand for the MV500-1 system. To adjust the storage location setting 1. Tap the Settings icon on the live image screen. 2. Tap the Storage Location option on the column. 3. Select the desired location. A tick will display to the right of the selected location. 4.
Scheduled Power-off This option allows you to schedule an automatic power-off in a certain time for the display tablet. To adjust the scheduled power-off setting 1. Tap the Settings icon on the live image screen. 2. Tap the Scheduled Power-off option on the column. Figure 6-9 Sample Scheduled Power-off Setting 3. Select one of the 7 choices: Disable, In 10 minutes, In 20 minutes, In 30 minutes, In 40 minutes, In 50 minutes, In 60 minutes. A tick will display to the right of the selected time.
Figure 6-10 Sample Set Time Screen Serial Number This option shows the serial number of the MV500-1 display tablet. Figure 6-11 Sample Serial Number Screen Format This option allows you to format SD card. To adjust the format setting 1. Tap the Settings icon on the live image screen. 2. Tap the Format option on the column.
3. Tap OK in the confirm screen to start formatting, or tap Cancel to quit formatting. When formatting is finished, it will take you back to the primary settings screen. Please be noted that SD card content cannot be restored after formatting. Figure 6-12 Sample Format SD Card Setting NOTE Before performing the formatting, make sure you have viewed the files in the SD card thoroughly. Restore Factory Settings This option allows you to reset all the settings. To adjust the restore factory settings 1.
Figure 6-13 Sample Restore Factory Settings NOTE Selecting Restore Factory Settings will erase all user-added content and reset all settings. This action is irreversible. Please back-up your data if needed. Version This option shows you the information of the MV500-1 system. There are three items: Management Program Version, Handle System Version, and Display Tablet System Version.
NOTE Handle System Version shows the system version information of the last handle that has connected to the display tablet or the handle that is connecting with the display tablet. If no handle had connected to the display tablet, “Connect to the Handle” will be displayed instead of the version information. Update Autel frequently releases software updates that you can download.
NOTE Handle System Version shows the system version information of the last handle that has connected to the display tablet or the handle that is connecting with the display tablet. If no handle had connected to the display tablet, Handle System Version would not be displayed. To update the handle system, please make sure the handle is connected with the display tablet. If the display tablet is not connected to the Internet, a screen will direct you to network settings (Fig 6-16).
Figure 6-17 Sample Management Program Update Handle System 1. Tap the New version available on the right side of Handle System Version. Current version is the latest means the version in use for the handle system is the latest, there is no need to update. 2. Tap Download in the download screen. 3. Tap Install after downloading. There would be a screen direct you to connect the display tablet with the handle Wi-Fi. Follow the on-screen navigation to connect.
Figure 6-19 Sample Handle System Update Screen 2 Display Tablet System 1. Tap the New version available on the right side of Display Tablet System Version. Current version is the latest means the version in use for display tablet system is the latest, there is no need to update. 2. Tap Download in the download screen. 3. Tap Install after downloading to finish the installation. The display tablet will automatically reboot during installation.
Troubleshooting Table 7-1 Troubleshooting Possible Symptoms Cable connection is loose. Display is on, but does not show image. Solutions Reason Check and reattach. Imager heads Check if it is are covered by covered by debris debris. and remove it. Low battery. Charge battery. Dead battery. Replace battery. LED on imager heads are dim at max brightness, display tablet changes between monochrome and color mode, and then turns itself OFF after a short period. The tool cannot turn on.
Compliance Information FCC COMPLIANCE Display Tablet FCC ID: WQ8MAXIVIDEO500-1 Handle FCC ID: WQ8MAXIVIDEO500-2 Both devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cet appareil est conforme aux CNR exempts de licence d'Industrie Canada.
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warranty and Service Limited One Year Warranty Autel Intelligent Technology Corp., Ltd.
Service Information If you have any questions, please contact your local store, distributor or visit our website www.autel.com. If it becomes necessary to return the tool for repair, please download and fill the Technical Support Form from www.auteltech.com, contact your local distributor for more information. Other Services Accessories can be purchased from Autel authorized suppliers and your local distributors.
FCC WARNING: Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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.
