USER MANUAL High Definition VideoScope Model HDV500
EXTECH INSTRUMENTS Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 3 1.1 Models and Descriptions 1.2 Features 3 3 2. SAFETY 3. QUICK START 4. MAIN UNIT AND CAMERA DESCRIPTIONS 4.1 Main Unit Description 4.2 Camera Description 3 4 5 5 5 5. BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS 6. COMMON DISPLAY ICONS 7. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND AC POWER ADAPTOR 7.1 Rechargeable Battery 7.2 Universal AC Power Adaptor 6 6 7 7 7 8. OPERATION 7 8.1 Connecting and Powering the System 8.2 Main Display 8.3 Camera Articulation Control 8.
EXTECH INSTRUMENTS 1. Introduction Thank you for selecting this Extech High Definition VideoScope with articulating camera probe. This instrument is designed for use as a remote inspection device. It can be used to peer into tight spots and typically inaccessible places. This instrument can record, playback, store, and transfer video and images to a PC. Typical applications include HVAC installation and troubleshooting, cable routing, and automotive/maritime/aircraft inspection.
EXTECH INSTRUMENTS 3. Quick Start 1. Carefully unbox the equipment. 2. Connect the camera to the keyed jack (8) at the top of main unit and secure tightly with the nut. 3. Connect the camera to the screw hole (back of main unit) for mounting. 4. Insert an SD Card into the slot (7) at the upper right side of main unit. 5. Remove the protective decal from the main unit display. 6. Press and hold the Power button (1) to power up.
EXTECH INSTRUMENTS 4. Main Unit and Camera Descriptions 8 4.1 Main Unit Description 1. Power button 2. Video Record button with sub‐functions 9 3. Snapshot (photo) Image button 4. Power adaptor jack 5. Audio headset jack (for voice‐overs) 10 6. AV Output jack (PAL or NTSC) 7. SD Card slot 11 8. Keyed Camera signal jack 9. Monitor display 10. USB jack 12 11. Function buttons (seen next section) 12. Camera LED work lamps intensity adjust Note: Reset button & mounting hole on back of unit.
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EXTECH INSTRUMENTS 7. Rechargeable Battery and AC Power Adaptor 7.1 Rechargeable Battery When the battery icon appears empty on the LCD, the battery must be charged. The system uses a rechargeable Li‐Polymer 3.7V battery (supplied installed). Note that the system can be used normally while it is charging. Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB port (10) on the left side of the main unit (under the protective flap) and to a PC USB port. Then follow the programming instructions in Section 8.
EXTECH INSTRUMENTS 8.3 Camera Articulation Control Use the articulation control (item 5 in the camera description section) to point the camera o lens in the desired direction. The articulating camera has a bend radius limit of 240 . 8.4 Magnification (Zoom) Use the down arrow button to zoom up to 4X on a live camera image. The magnification level is shown at the top, middle of the main display. Note that in the stored image review mode, images can be zoomed up to 10X. 8.
EXTECH INSTRUMENTS 8.7 Image Capturing, Viewing, and Deleting Press the Image button (3) to take a snapshot of the screen. The yellow icon (upper right) will briefly turn red and return to yellow when the snapshot (.jpg) has been stored on the SD Card or a USB Flash Device. The hourglass appears while the image is being saved. The red error symbol will appear if the storage device does not have enough free space. The Lock symbol will appear if the SD Card is locked.
EXTECH INSTRUMENTS 9. Function Programming Menu Press the OK button to open the main function menu. Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll to one of the 5 menu options. Press OK to open a highlighted selection. 1. Storage Device management (SD Card or USB Flash) 1 2. Date and Time setting 5 2 3. AV output selection (PAL or NTSC) 4 3 4. Factory default reset and Firmware version 5. Stored Image/Video folders/files navigation 9.
EXTECH INSTRUMENTS 9.2 Set DATE/TIME and AUTO POWER OFF Time From the main menu, use the arrow buttons to scroll to the Date/Time icon and press OK to open it. There are three rows of selections in this menu. ROW 1 (top). Set the year, month, and day. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the year, month, or day field (digits highlight when selected) and use the PHOTO (decrement) and VIDEO (increment) buttons to set the date. ROW 2. Set the clock (hours, minutes, and seconds).
EXTECH INSTRUMENTS 9.5 Image and Video Files Use this menu to view the stored images and videos on the main unit display. From the main menu, use the arrow buttons to scroll to the File Management icon and press OK to open it. Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the available image and video storage folders and files. Folder names are derived from the Date (e.g. 20100930) and the file names are derived from the Date and Time (e.g. 20150603153843).
EXTECH INSTRUMENTS 11. Specifications HD VideoScope monitor HDV500 Camera assembly Model: HDV5‐6CAM‐1AFM Display 3.5 in. (8.9cm) TFT monitor 320 x 240 pixels (HDV500) Camera Connector M12 (5 pin) Recording medium SD Card 2~32GB, SDHC compatible (32G max. Class‐10); 4GB supplied Image (photo) storage format JPEG (640 x 480) Image zoom 10x in photo image view mode Storage capacity Up to 20,000 images or 6 hours of video on 4GB SD Card Interface Video file formats Mini USB 2.
EXTECH INSTRUMENTS 12. Warranty FLIR Systems, Inc. warrants this Extech Instruments brand device to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for one year from date of shipment (a six month limited warranty applies to sensors and cables). If it should become necessary to return the instrument for service during or beyond the warranty period, contact the Customer Service Department for authorization. Visit the website www.extech.com for contact information.
EXTECH INSTRUMENTS Garantie FLIR Systems, Inc. garantit que cet appareil Extech Instruments est exempt de défauts matériaux et de fabrication pendant un an à partir de la date d’envoi (une garantie limitée de six mois s’applique aux capteurs et aux câbles). Si le renvoi de l’appareil pour réparation devient nécessaire durant ou après la période de garantie, contactez le service client pour autorisation. Pour obtenir les coordonnées, visitez le site Web suivant : www.extech.com.
EXTECH INSTRUMENTS Garantía FLIR Systems, Inc., garantiza este dispositivo marca Extech Instruments para estar libre de defectos en partes o mano de obra durante un año a partir de la fecha de embarque (se aplica una garantía limitada de seis meses para cables y sensores). Si fuera necesario regresar el instrumento para servicio durante o después del periodo de garantía, llame al Departamento de Servicio a Clientes para obtener autorización. Visite www.extech.com para Información de contacto.
