User Guide

Gen-Eye POD™ & Gen-Eye MINI-POD™
MAINTENANCE
CAMERA AND MONITOR CLEANING
After every use, the camera should be cleaned and checked for possi-
ble damage that may have occurred during the inspection. External
scuffing of the camera housing is normal and should be of no con-
cern; however, use the trap skid to protect the camera and help it
slide around elbows more easily.
The camera lens is made of sapphire and should be cleaned with a
soft, damp cloth. Grease, dirt, or scratches will affect the quality of the
video picture.
Use only soft cloth and non-ammonia glass cleaner to clean the LCD
monitor.
LIGHT REPLACEMENT
The light heads for the Gen-Eye POD cameras use LED lighting and
cannot be replaced by the operator. These lights use very little power.
Unless physically damaged or extreme voltage is applied to them,
they should last indefinitely. If replacement is necessary, the camera
should be returned to the factory.
The camera lights are wired in a series/parallel configuration. This
means that there are 4 sets of 4 (color camera) each wired together.
Each set is wired in series and then the 4 sets are wired in parallel.
Therefore, should one lamp burn out in one set, the other sets will still
remain lit.
CABLE AND REEL ASSEMBLY CLEANING
The cable and reel assembly should be kept clean from dirt. When
rewinding the cable back onto the reel after an inspection, it is good
practice to use a clean rag to wipe off any debris the cable may have.
CAMERA REMOVAL
The camera and associated electronics are not user serviceable. Ser-
vicing should be left to qualified personnel (your dealer can advise
you with regards to service, etc.).
CAMERA FOCUS
All Gen-Eye POD cameras are pre-focused at the factory from ap-
proximately 3” to infinity and should not require any focus adjust-
ments. Should focus adjustments be required, please call the factory.
CAMERA FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
The POD is designed to supply all operating voltages and functions to
your camera system and should be treated with care. Protecting the
unit from excessive shock and jarring with prolong its life.
Separate AC and DC power cords are supplied; the AC plug on the
AC cord and a cigarette lighter type plug on the 12v DC cord.
CAMERA LIGHTS (VARIABLE INTENSITY CONTROL)
Controls the light output and intensity on the camera light head.
DO NOT USE A PRESSURE WASHER TO CLEAN
REEL ASSEMBLY. WATER MAY GET INTO
UNSEALED AREAS CAUSING DAMAGE AND
VOIDING THE WARRANTY.
TROUBLESHOOTING
No Picture AND No lights:
 Check to make sure the power source is “live” with your House-
hold Circuit Analyzer.
 Check that the monitor power button is in the on position.
 Check to make sure that the camera lens is not covered or look-
ing at a surface that provides no detail, therefore any image
detail.
 Check all connections.
 Disconnect main power and contact the factory service depart-
ment.
Picture, BUT No Lights:
 Check to see if light intensity control is turned up.
 Check push rod for possible breaks or intermittent open circuits
by flexing the cable.
 If the lights are still not working, chances are that one or more of
the lights will need replacing. Contact the factory service depart-
ment.
No Picture, BUT Lights:
 Check Monitor power switch is depressed (on). Check to
make sure the power source is “live” with your Household Cir-
cuit Analyzer.
 Check that the AV button is set to Input 1.
 Check to see if the monitor brightness and contrast controls
are turned up.
 Check the push rod cable for possible breaks or intermittent
open circuits by flexing the cable.
 Disconnect the main power and contact the factory service
department.
Dark Picture
 Check to see if the monitor brightness and contrast controls are
turned up.
 Check the Light Head to see if it is not supplying sufficient light
due to weak, dirty, or burned out bulbs.
 Check to see if the Light Head intensity control is turned up.
 Disconnect the main power source and contact the factory ser-
vice department.
Picture Upside Down or Backwards:
 Press Menu button until arrows appear.
 To Invert Picture: Select Red “UP” arrow using volume
buttons.
 To Reverse Picture: Select Red “LEFT” arrow using vol-
ume buttons.