User Guide - Gradient Lens Corporation
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1. Lens Corporation authorized agent No other express or implied warranty is given Serie n Should service of the equipment be required Call Gradient Lens Corporation to obtain a return material authorization RMA number and shipping directions Telephone 585 235 2620 FAX icuscudenscescessnscetberoscoedl 585 235 6645 E mail snnsnnnannnnnenessssans Service GradientLens com Toll Free 800 536 0790 in US only Phone 800 536 0790 fax 585 235 6645 gradientlens com info gradientlens com 152. OFF ON OFF Turn the PVM s power on by pressing and holding the power button for 2 5 seconds The Gradient Lens logo will appear The word CAMERA and the battery and memory status indicators will then appear for a few seconds When these indicators disappear the unit is in Normal Mode displaying a live image from the camera at the tip of the insertion tube To turn the unit off push and hold the power button for 1 2 seconds until it turns off Phone 800 536 0790 fax 585 235 6645 gradientlens com info gradientlens com OPERATION Hawkeye Classic Flexible Video Borescope User Guide Operating Modes Modes There are three operating modes Normal Mode Displays current camera input and date time From this mode still pictures and video are captured Image Review Mode Displays captured still pictures and video Menu Mode File maintenance system settings etc The unit powers up in Normal Mode From Normal Mode Enter Image Review Mode by pressing amp or W Enter Menu Mode by pressing OK Return to Normal Mode from any other mode by pressing ESC Adjust Light Intensity Light Intensity Light Intensity The Hawkeye Classic Flexible Video Borescope has a fully integrated LED light source Control the intensity of the LED output using the thumb wheel light switch on the main unit Phone 800 536 0790 fax 585 235 6645 gradientlens com info gradientlens com OPERATION Hawkeye Classic F
3. User Guide Gradient Bhs Corporation 207 Tremont Street Rochester New York 14608 800 536 0790 Fax 585 235 6645 REV 412 Phone 800 536 0790 fax 585 235 6645 gradientlens com info gradientlens com Hawkeye Classic Flexible Video Borescope User Guide EYE PRECISION BORESCOPES Hawkeye Classic Flexible Video Borescope This non articulating flexible video borescope offers lower cost while still delivering portability and image capture The plastic coated stainless steel gooseneck sheath takes a set before insertion into a cavity You can view straight ahead at a 0 DOV or sideways at a 90 DOV Direction of View SUD ee Page 3 Operation ueanesseeseessesesnsensensensennnsnennennnnnnnnnnnnennennennenne Page 5 Troubleshooting ansorennasenrernevenverstnnascnssnerankenannradnen Page 12 OT saccosescsz cissacurcionssstactvetatstatecactosnsstenntauraues Page 13 Phone 800 536 0790 fax 585 235 6645 gradientlens com info gradientlens com Hawkeye Classic Flexible Video Borescope User Guide Hawkeye Classic Flexible Video Borescope Insertion Tube The Hawkeye Classic Flexible Video Borescope consists of two main parts the Portable Video Monitor PVM and the Insertion Tube The insertion tube contains the video camera and LED light source at Its tip Begin by connecting the insertion tube to the PVM Hold the 12 pin connector on the end of the insertion tube against the mat
4. d This function will allow you to toggle between displays if both are connected Simply press OK while this function is selected to toggle between displays Date Time Setup Time Setup Select this function and use the 4 and W buttons to select year month day or hour minute second fields then press the IQ and or BS buttons to scroll through the numbers to set the date and time If DISPLAY indicates ON status the date and time will be displayed on the screen Captured images will always include a time date stamp Confirm changes by pressing OK TIME SET Phone 800 536 0790 fax 585 235 6645 gradientlens com info gradientlens com OPERATION Hawkeye Classic Flexible Video Borescope User Guide Menu Mode Language If your unit is supplied with a language option this function will allow you to select English or the optional language Video Format Format This function allows you to choose the format of the output video signal for an auxiliary display The options are NTSC and PAL Use the 4 and W to select and press OK to confirm TV OUTPUT While the TV OUTPUT options are displayed pressing the button will display the FACTORY SETUP menu Here the factory settings for the video display may be changed or reset Use and W then press OK to select the property to be changed Then use da and W to change the setting and OK to confirm Holding the 4 orW buttons down for a couple
5. ing socket on the PVM Rotate the connector until it lines up properly so the pins will enter the socket Then tighten down the knurled ring to secure The PVM displays live video and captured still or video images on its built in LCD display It can output live video to an external monitor via a composite signal connector and the included cable Stored images can be downloaded to a computer via the USB port and included cable or through the removable SD memory card Installing the SD Memory Card the SD Memory Card Take care to insert the SD card with the correct orientation contacts should be visible when inserting the card with the video display screen facing you Portable Video Monitor PVM CAUTION Do not remove the SD memory card during capture operations data will be lost and the memory card may be damaged Charging the PVM the PVM To charge the PVM connect the charger lead to the jack labeled DCIN on the PVM Then plug the charger into a 100 240 V 50 60 Hz outlet Full charge takes about 2 hours The PVM will not operate with the charger plugged in when the battery is nearly fully charged Note There is no charging indicator light The battery status indicator will appear in the display when booting up Phone 800 536 0790 fax 585 235 6645 gradientlens com info gradientlens com Hawkeye Classic Flexible Video Borescope User Guide Main Controls Controls Power PowerON
6. k into the hole on the back of the PVM and use it to press the internal reset button to perform a system reset Insertion Tube Specifications Reset Image Sensor Resolution Dynamic Static Insertion Tube Tip Diameter Frame Rate Exposure White Balance Field ofView FOV Depth of Field DOF System Magnification Light Source Working Temperature PVM Specifications Power Display Interface Battery Video Output Format Recording Medium Still Image Storage Format Video Recording Storage Format Language Working Storage Temperature While Charging Battery Temperature 12 Phone 800 536 0790 fax 585 235 6645 gradientlens com info gradientlens com Phone 800 536 0790 fax 585 235 6645 gradientlens com info gradientlens com 13 NOTICES WARNINGS Hawkeye Classic Flexible Video Borescope User Guide USA This device has been tested to be in compliance with part 15 Class A 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 Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada A Warnings e Do not use this product in an explosive atmosphere e Do not use chemical cleaners or solvents to clean the plastic surfaces of the PVM
7. lexible Video Borescope User Guide Normal Mode Capture a Still Photo a Still Photo In Normal Mode press the large black O button If you hold the button down the captured image will remain displayed until the button is released Still photo files are saved as JPG Capture a Video Clip 00 a Video Clip In Normal Mode press the gray 3 button to start recording The elapsed time display will be visible in the lower left of the image to indicate that you are recording Press the Bl button again to stop recording and save the clip Pressing the KB button will also stop the recording process and save the clip Video files are saved as ASF Memory amp Battery Charge Indicators In Normal Mode press ESC to display the memory and battery indicators Memory capacity remaining Is displayed as a percentage Low battery power is indicated by the battery status indicator depicting a less than full charge and turning yellow Battery Status Memory Remaining OPERATION Hawkeye Classic Flexible Video Borescope User Guide Image Review Mode View Captured Photos or Video Clips Push thea or wW button to enter Image Review Mode You can scroll forward or back through the photos and videos using the 4 or buttons Video files may be played paused and resumed by pressing the I button While a still or video file is displayed video not playing pressing the OK button will bring up the DELETE menu Select YES and press OK t
8. o delete the file To exit Image Review Mode press ESC Delete a Single File Press or W to enter Image Review Mode Scroll to the required file using the 4 or W buttons When the required photo or video file is displayed press OK NO A frame will be displayed to confirm the delete function Select YES with 4 or W and press OK to confirm Menu Mode Display Main Menu In Normal Mode Press the OK button to display the Main Menu as follows VIDEO OUTPUT DELETE ALL DATE TIME SETUP voc or teat DATE TIME SETUP LANGUAGE VIDEO FORMAT AUTO POWER OFF You can scroll through the functions on this menu using the andW buttons and select the function using the OK button Phone 800 536 0790 fax 585 235 6645 gradientlens com info gradientlens com Phone 800 536 0790 fax 585 235 6645 gradientlens com info gradientlens com OPERATION Hawkeye Classic Flexible Video Borescope User Guide Menu Mode Delete All All Deletes all saved files video and still photos When this function is selected the unit displays a frame which includes two options Use aa and w to select YES or NO and press OK to confirm ERASE ALL YES NO Video Output This function transfers the video signal to and from an auxiliary display using the supplied cable The unit will automatically switch to the auxiliary display when the cable is connected and will revert to the built in display when the cable is disconnecte
9. of seconds will cause the settings to change more rapidly DEFAULT restores the original factory settings Phone 800 536 0790 fax 585 235 6645 gradientlens com info gradientlens com OPERATION Hawkeye Classic Flexible Video Borescope User Guide Menu Mode Auto Power Off Select this function by pressing the OK button and use the and w buttons to selecttime for AUTO POWER OFF or to disable the auto power off function Press OK to confirm Connecting to an Auxiliary Display Use the included AV cable to connect your auxiliary display to the jack on the side of the PVM Note The display must accept a composite input The unit will automatically switch to the auxiliary display when the cable is connected You may switch between the displays by using the VIDEO OUTPUT function on the main menu The PVM display and the external display cannot be viewed at the same time AV Cable Video Out The video output format to the auxiliary display may be switched between NTSC and PAL by using the VIDEO FORMAT function on the main menu 10 Phone 800 536 0790 fax 585 235 6645 gradientlens com info gradientlens com Hawkeye Classic Flexible Video Borescope User Guide OPERATION Transferring Image Files to a PC The PVM can download saved images through its USB port Plug in the Mini USB 1 1 connector of the included USB cable into the USB port on the PVM Then plug the other end into a USB port on your PC and open the d
10. or Insertion Tube e Do not open the product there are no user serviceable parts e Handle product carefully and do not crush or bend the insertion tube beyond its normal operating bend radius e This product is not intended for medical use e Do not use in direct sunlight e Store product in a dry adequately ventilated area 14 Phone 800 536 0790 fax 585 235 6645 gradientlens com info gradientlens com WARRANTY SERVICE Hawkeye Classic Flexible Video Borescope User Guide Warranty Eee Gradient Lens Corporation warrants the Hawkeye Classic Flexible Video Borescope to be free of defects in material and workmanship and to perform in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications when subject to normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase Gradient Lens Corporation will either repair or replace components found to be defective or at variance from the manufacturer s specifications within this time at no cost to the customer It shall be the purchaser s responsibility to return the instrument to the authorized service center This warranty does not cover breakage or failure due to tampering misuse neglect accidents improper installation modification shipping or to improper maintenance service and cleaning procedures This warranty is also void if the instrument Is not used in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations or if required service is performed by anyone other than a Gradient
11. rive associated with the chosen port The stored images are contained in the location X DCIM 100MEDIA where X is the drive letter JPGs can be viewed with Windows Picture Viewer and ASF video files play in Windows Media Player USB Cable Alternatively the SD memory card may be removed from the PVM and inserted into your computer s card reader Notes e Do not remove the SD memory card during capture operations data will be lost and the memory card may be damaged e We recommend 80X SD cards or faster for best quality video clips e Use cotton swabs and lens cleaning solution or isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol to clean the Insertion tube tip Phone 800 536 0790 fax 585 235 6645 gradientlens com info gradientlens com 11 TROUBLESHOOTING Hawkeye Classic Flexible Video Borescope User Guide Hawkeye Classic Flexible Video Borescope User Guide SPECIFICATIONS PVM Troubleshooting Tips Nothing on LCD screen Battery power too low Recharge the battery 117 5 mm No image but words and status symbols on LCD display Insertion tube is not connected securely Reattach the insertion tube Cannot capture photos or video No SD card inserted LULU 07 Shut down Battery has discharged below operating threshold Recharge battery III No functions working If all functions freeze or fail first try to power the unit off and restart If the unit does not recover insert a non conducting probe such as a toothpic
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