BS2000HD - Video camera VOLTCRAFT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BS2000HD VOLTCRAFT

Dear customer, Thank you for purchasing this product. This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. To maintain this status and to ensure safe operation, you as the user must observe these operating instructions! These operating instructions are part of this product. They contain important notes on commissioning and handling. Also consider this if you pass on the product to any third party. Therefore, retain these operating instructions for reference! If there are any technical questions, please contact: www.conrad.com/contact

2. Explanation of symbols

The symbol with the lightning in the triangle is used if there is a risk to your health, e.g. due to an electric shock. The symbol with the exclamation mark in the triangle is used to indicate important information in these operating instructions. Always read this information carefully. The arrow symbol indicates special information and advice on operation.

3. Up-to-date operating instructions

Download the latest operating instructions at www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR code shown. Follow the instructions on the website.18

The product is a videoscope display/control unit for use with an insertion cable and camera head. Applications include insertion into drainage pipes, ventilation conduits, plumbing, and other non-destructive inspection. The product has an IP54 ingress protection rating. It provides limited protection against dust and low powered water spray from all directions. Do not submerge. See “8. Ingress protection” on page 22 for further details. Important

• Only use this product and any connected peripherals in voltage free systems.

• Only use in fresh water.

• Do not use on humans or animals. For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use the product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. In addition, improper use can result in short circuits, res,electricshocksorotherhazards.Readtheinstructionscarefullyandstoretheminasafeplace.Makethisprod- uct available to third parties only together with its operating instructions. All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved. HDMI is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing L.L.C.

• Cable: Mini USB to USB-A

Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee. a) General information

• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. This may become dangerous playing material for children.

• Protecttheappliancefromextremetemperatures,directsunlight,strongjolts,ammablegases,steam and solvents.

• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.

• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product: - is visibly damaged, - is no longer working properly, - has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or - has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.

• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage the product.

• Consult an expert when in doubt about the operation, safety or connection of the appliance.

• Maintenance,modicationsandrepairsmustonlybecompletedbyatechnicianoranauthorisedrepair centre.

• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical support service or other technical personnel. b) Power adaptor

• The mains outlet must be located near to the device and be easily accessible.

• As power supply, only use the supplied mains adaptor.

• Only connect the power adaptor to a normal mains socket connected to the public supply. Before plug- ging in the power adaptor, check whether the voltage stated on the power adaptor complies with the voltage of your electricity supplier.

• Never connect or disconnect power adaptors if your hands are wet.

• Never unplug the power adaptor from the mains socket by pulling on the cable; always use the grips on the plug.

• When setting up the product, make sure that the cable is not pinched, kinked or damaged by sharp edges.

• Always lay the cables so that nobody can trip over or become entangled in them. This poses a risk of injury.

• For safety reasons, disconnect the power adaptor from the mains socket during storms.20 c) LiPo battery

• The rechargeable battery is permanently built into the product and cannot be replaced.

• Never damage the rechargeable battery. Damaging the casing of the rechargeable battery might cause anexplosionorare!Unlikeconventionalbatteries/rechargeablebatteries(e.g.AAorAAAtype),the casing of the LiPo rechargeable battery does not consist of a thin sheet but rather a sensitive plastic lmonly.

• Never short-circuit the contacts of the rechargeable battery. Do not throw the battery or the product into re.Thereisadangerofreandexplosion!

• Charge the rechargeable battery regularly, even if you do are not using the product. Due to the recharge- ablebatterytechnologybeingused,youdonotneedtodischargetherechargeablebatteryrst.

• Never charge the rechargeable battery of the product unattended.

• When charging, place the product on a surface that is not heat-sensitive. It is normal that a certain amount of heat is generated during charging. d) Product

• This product and any connected peripherals are only suited for inspection in voltage-free systems. Make sure all system components are voltage-free before inspection.

• Only hold the controller and connected peripherals when used in voltage-free liquids.

• Avoid heavy mechanical loads and/or vibrations.

• Only for use in fresh water with a neutral pH value. Do not expose to: - Acidic, alkaline, or caustic solutions. - Oil or petrol - Salt water e) Connected devices

• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected to the product.21

The product has an IP54 ingress protection rating. It provides limited protection against dust and water splashing from all directions. Do not submerge! Note

• For the ingress protection rating to be effective the rubber compartment cover should be properly sealed.

• The insertion cable connector is IP54 rated.

• Only expose to fresh water with a neutral pH value

a) Charging the battery

• Connect one end of the included power adaptor to the power input socket on the product and the other end to a mains power supply.

• The battery status is shown on the display:23 b) Get storage ready The compatible microSD card format is FAT32. If a card is not formatted cor- rectly a message will apear on the display. Insert microSD Insert the microSD card into the slot, it will “click” into place. 1Formatting

Warning: all data will be lost after formatting!

• The product will automatically detect if an inserted card is not formatted correctly.

• Folllow the onscreen instructions to complete the formatting process. c) Set date and time Saved photos and videos will contain date and time information.

1. Press and hold the power button to switch the power ON.

4. Update the date and time.

5. Press and hold the power button to switch the power OFF.

d) Connection Make sure the insertion cable socket is clean before connecting to the adaptor cable. This product should be used together with compatible components. Forexample:videoscopecontrolunit/display↔adaptorcable↔insertioncable↔camerahead. Refer to the information included with each component for further details.24

1. Connect one end of the included cable to the Mini USB to USB-A port and the other end to an

available port on your computer.

2. Navigate to “PC Connect” in the settings menu then press OK.

3. The product will appear as an external storage device on your computer.

1. Connect a keyboard to the PS/2 port.

Item Description “Length Measure” Navigate to “Length Measure” in the settings menu then press OK. The measured length will be shown on the display.

• The length automatically increases as the camera moves into the area for inspection.

• The length can be manually reset to zero at any time.

• The length automatically resets to zero when the product is restarted. “Auto Power Off” Navigate to “Auto Power Off” in the settings menu then press OK. “Display”

• Navigate to “Display” in the settings menu then press OK.

• Adjust various display settings such as brightness, contrast, and sharpness.

“Language” Navigate to “Language” in the settings menu then press OK. Select an interface language. “Date Time Setup” Navigate to “Date Time Setup” in the settings menu then press OK.

“Video Output” View the camera image on an external display:

1. Connect the included cable to the Mini HDMI video output and a suitable display.

a) Power ON/OFF Press and hold the power button to switch the power ON/OFF. b) Rotate screen

• to record a video d) File browser/playback image and video Youcanaccesstheonboardlebrowserfromthemainscreen.

2. Press▲/▼toselectafilethenpressOK to view it

- Press OK to delete the file. - Press▲/▼toselectanotherimage. - Press ESC to return to the previous menu. e) Transfer image/video to computer 1Transfer via USB cable See “11. Settings menu options” on page 24 for further information. 2Direct access from microSD card

1. Remove the microSD card and insert it into a card reader.

2. Connect the card reader to your computer.27

• If the product is not functioning correctly, you may need to perform a reset.

• With the power switched on, press the RESET button.

• Press and hold the power button to switch the power back on.

Problem Cause Solution No image shown After power on Low battery Charge the battery After power on only words show No camera detected Check all components are properly connected. After connected to an external monitor and the cable was disconnected. In “Video Output” mode. Press the ESC button 3x to exit “Video Output” mode. Cannot access microSD card In “PC Connect” mode and the USB cable was disconnected In “PC Connect” mode Exit “PC Connect” mode. Cannot access card Card was inserted and removed multiple times or the card was removed too quickly. Insert the card again and wait a few moments for the insert/remove status to refresh. Cannot access card Card was removed during a recording or image capture and the card was damaged. Check the card on your computer. If the problem persists, try reformatting or replacing it. All card data will be lost after formatting! Miscellaneous Cannot capture photos or record video Storage device error Check the microSD card:

• is correctly inserted

• read/write card lock is not on

• is correctly formatted. See “b) Get storage ready” on page 23 for further information.28 Problem Cause Solution Moving the camera head quicky causes the image to trail Video recording is in progress. Recording uses extra system resources. Stop recording or move the camera head slower. “Edittext”→“Display”→“ON” but no message is shown on the screen. Messages can only show in live mode Message will be visible in captured photos, re- corded videos and during recording. Recorded images have severe lagging. MicroSD card not formatted correctly Format the card. See “b) Get storage ready” on page 23” for further information. Image freezes Processor locks due to abnormal operation. Press the reset button. See “f) Reset button” on page 27 for further information. Zoom adjustments are not shown in captured photos or recorded images. Photos and video can only save 1x zoom Use third party software to enhance the image. Cannot charge battery Defective battery Contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.

14. Care and cleaning

Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions as they can cause damage to the housing and malfunctioning.

• Disconnect the product from any peripherals and/or mains before each cleaning.

Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household waste. At the end of its service life, dispose of the product in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines. Youthusfulllyourstatutoryobligationsandcontributetotheprotectionoftheenvironment.29