vCam Pro Series 1
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1. Control Controls and Description panel area connectors Transmitter Transmitter Press to switch the transmitter located at the end ON OFF of the camera cable ON OFF This is used for camera location but should be switched off when not required POWER ON Lit to indicate power to the Command Module is INDICATOR switched ON Microphone ON OFF Switches internal or external microphone ON OFF MIC Internal microphone EXTERNAL MIC Jack socket for external microphone Graphics RESET Used to initiate the sequence that resets the cable length measurement and clear the text on the screen VIDEO OUT Jack socket for output video for reference purposes KEYBOARD Connector for keyboard Camera DIMMER Adjusts brightness of camera LEDs CAMERA REEL Connector for interface cable from the Cable Reel 3 Power ON OFF Control Box Power ON OFF switch FUSE Control Box fuse 2 Power On w Indicator Transmitter we amp On OFF Mic External Mic Microphone OOO Reset Video out Keyboard Graphics Cable Reel Figure 3 Command Module Front Panel 1 4 COMMAND MODULE COVER The Command Module cover provides a convenient stowage location for items associated with the Command Module Foam and securing straps are used to secure the items without damage during transportation Component description Keyboard Use to title on the screen2. Remote control Use to control the DVR player Special tool Use to remove the camera assembly 1 5 CABLE REEL COMPONENTS The construction of cable reel is shown in Figure4 The Cable Reel features are described in the following table Figure Reference Component Description A Cable Drum The cable drum has an open construction for ease of cleaning The cable is permanently connected to a slip ring assembly at the hub B Slip Ring The slip ring assembly houses a plug for Assembly connection of the interface cable The slip rings provide the connections between this plug and the camera cable on the rotating drum A device within the slip ring assembly indicates each rotation of the drum for use in calculating the displayed cable length C Interconnection For stowage of the Cable Reel to Control Cable Hooks Unit Interconnect Cable D Brake Assembly Controls rotation of Cable Drum E Wheels Easily removable wheels that assist transportation F Feet Three additional feet are provided on the side of the Standard Reel only to allow it to be stood on its side Figure 4 Cable Reel Components 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 SETTING UP THE COMMAND MODULE Figure 5 Command Module case The Command Module case is shown in Figure 5 The handle can be adjusted to a vertical position as the stand by pulling and locking the grips on side The top cover is a cover but also is the house
3. RECEIVER The location and depth of the camera may be determined using the Locator in conjunction with the transmitter 12 behind the camera e Atthe command module press the Transmitter button once to activate Ensure the light is blinking Note To prevent interference on the picture switch OFF the Transmitter when not required for locating the camera e Switch the Locator ON Check battery status and if required initiate a self test e Hold the Locator blade in line with the camera head and move it forward and back along the camera path to obtain a peak response on the Locator bargraph display Note It may be necessary to adjust the Locator Receiver gain to keep the bargraph at approximately 50 70 2 7 USING THE TELEVISION AND DVD PLAYER Full recording and playback functionality is provided by the LCD DVR A remote control unit for the DVR is located in the Command module cover The actual DVR installed may change subject to availability 2 7 1 USING THE LCD Important control buttons of the LCD are as follows AV to switch between AV1 and AV2 Mode to set the image up and down or mirror Timer to set the screen sleep after 30 60 90 120 minutes M the menu of the LCD including BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR VOLUME UP AND DOWN and RESET 2 7 2 USING THE DVD RECORD e This unit will accept two disc types for recording DVD RW and DVD R e Press the DVD TV button on the remote control or the front panel to switch betwee
4. Viva User Manual vCamPro Pushrod CCTV Inspection System vCam Pro Model 1 0 Vivax Corporation 23 27 Bland Street Emerson NJ 07630 U S A Toll Free 1 866 332 1688 Tel 1 201 265 5502 Fax 1 201 265 5504 Ver 1 0 January 2006 Email support vivax biz English 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 SYSTEM FEATURES The vCam System has many features that assist the user to operate the system efficiently and obtain good results in a wide variety of applications Operational capabilities and features include e Basic components of the system are a Command Module and Cable Reels with integral cable and camera These are designed for ease of use and portability e _ Pipe inspections The camera can be pushed through 180 and 90 degree bends such as P traps The camera and attachments is designed so that if they can be pushed forward through a pipe they will return by the same route assuming pipe integrity is maintained e Camera and cable deployment Inspection cables up to 400 ft 120 m in length are available Cable deployment is measured by counting rotations of the cable drum and calculating the length depending on the cable reel size The displayed length can be reset to zero when the camera passes a reference point thus assisting distance estimates once in the pipe e The Camera has integral LEDs to illuminate the scene Illumination is fully controllable e Camera Location An integral transmitter at the camera end of th
5. ack mode If OK see LCD does not display camera image Fault Indication LCD doesn t LCD AV control is set a Press the AV button to change between display camera wrong position AV1 and AV2 image Camera illumination to Adjust DIMMER control low Check camera LEDs Check camera operation in daylight Cable Interface Cable or Connect alternative Interface Cable and or Cable Reel or camera Cable Reel and or camera if available If failed OK replace original Interface Cable or Cable Reel or Camera as appropriate If fault continues see Command Module failed possible Cause Command Module failed Replace Command Module Date Time Settings incorrect Press the F2 key on the keyboard to incorrect configure correct day and time Cable Cable Reel Slip ring Replace Cable Reel Drum measurement assembly fault incorrect Audio feedback Microphone ON when not Switch Microphone OFF tone generated required LCD volume set to high Lower volume or mute the LCD audio External microphone to close to LCD speaker Move external microphone Transmitter light Fails Command module transmitter failed Replace Command Module Transmitter at cable end Replace Cable Drum failed 10
6. e cable allows easy location and depth measurement from the surface using a Locator e Monochrome or colour monitoring is possible with full recording and playback capabilities Titles plus date time and distance measurement may be added to the display and recorded with the camera image for reference purposes 1 2 SYSTEM COMPONENTS The main components of the vCam System are shown in Figure 1 These and other optional components are listed and described in the table below Command LCD DVR options for both PAL and NTSC Used to monitor Module the camera picture and record the image with screen titles and commentary as necessary Houses integral Monitor DVR titler and microphone and provides all camera image controls Also provides transmit signal for camera location Cable reel 60 m 200 ft cable which is terminated with Color Camera Camera Integral LEDs to illuminate the scene Illumination is fully assembly controllable Interface cable Connection between Command Module and Cable Reel 3 CABLE REEL 1 CAMERA ASSEMBLY 2 COMMAND MODULE 4 INTERFACE CABLE Figure 1 Main vCam System Components 1 3 CONTROL BOX FRONT PANEL The Command Module front panel contains the LCD DVR and all the controls and connectors necessary for the operation of the vCam System The controls and connector panel is subdivided into five functional areas as shown in Figure 2 and described in the table below
7. ll display HELLO and the screen will display such message as No disk without no disk inside or New DVD RW disk with a DVD RW disk inside The next thing you have to do is to press the source button of the DVD until the signal from camera comes on 2 3 FUNCTION OF THE EQUIPMENT To unwind the cable release the Cable Reel brake The brake may be partly applied to prevent the cable unwinding to fast Uncoil the cable through the opening provided on the reel Bypassing the opening will result in the cable measurement inaccuracies and could result in twisting of the cable Refer to paragraph 1 3 for the front panel functions If the signal from camera comes on the screen it will be a text at the same time The text on the screen can be 28 characters across and 4 lines of 28 characters You can also use the following shortcut keys to change day amp time add background for character etc F1 Edit text F2 Change day and time F3 Switch between feet and meters F4 Add background for text F5 Use to toggle to MM DD YY date format F6 Use to toggle to DD MM YY date format F7 Use to toggle to YY MM DD date format F8 Move all the text to original position F9 Move all the text to the top of the right Bree F10 Move all the text to the top of the right F11 Move all the text to the button of the right F12 Move all the text to the middle of screen TAB Used to toggle off on the text 2 5 USING THE TRANSMITTER AND
8. n real time image mode and DVD player mode e Press the SOURCE button to select the input video source e Press the REC MODE button to select the recording quality e Press the REC button to start record e Press the STOP button to stop record e After you finish recording the title screen will appear The title screen displays thumbnail images and information for each title recording on the disc e Select one thumbnail image and press ENTER button can play this title e Press the EDIT button to rename delete or play title e MICROPHONE The internal or external microphone maybe used to add a commentary to the video recording Note To prevent feedback tones reduce the VOLUME on the LCD when you record e SETUP button the unit s SETUP menu is where various settings are configured including play edit disc record program setup menu and more Refer to the DVR User Manual for detailed operating instructions 3 FAULT FINDING The following table lists possible fault indications or symptoms Fault Indication Possible Cause Diagnostic Corrective Action Control Box Power ON indicator fails to light No power supply Check mains or vehicle supply Connect an alternative supply Power switch OFF Check power switch position Fuse 3 Amp blown Replace fuse LCD display is LCD Power switch OFF Check LCD power switch position black LCD failed Check operation with good DVD disk inserted and DVD in playb
9. of keyboard and remote control of DVR and special tool for 6 removeing the camera The cover can be removed by releasing four catches in the sides of the unit as shown in Figure 5 When released lift the cover and place it ina convenient location The command module system has a 7 LCD screen a DVD player and recorder a title keyboard e First step take out the remote control and make sure there are batteries in e Second step plug in the AC cord Make sure the AC plug is plug into the AC socket on the front panel e Third step plug in the keyboard in the keyboard on the front panel e Forth step connect the interface cable into Cable Reel on the front panel Sometimes the cable is tied to the reel and one end is connected to the reel the only thing you have to do is to connect another end to the command module and it doesn t matter which end 2 2 POWERING UP THE SYSTEM After setting up the system can be powered on by press the main switch of ON OFF on the front panel Then the Power on Indicator should come on and you should have the fun running Then the LCD screen should be powered on after that actually sometimes the LCD screen maybe have powered on with the main power on A normal message may come on the screen NO SIGNAL After turning on the DVD record there will come a message like DVD Rewritable on the screen and the DVD player will display LORD itself After lording the DVD wi
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