Manual for 3537003

1. Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT:
To avoid electric shock, fire
and/or personal
injury or damage, please read this user’s manual carefully and
follow the safety instructions.
1.1 Work Area Safety
Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
Keep your
work area clean and well
lit. Cluttered benches
and dark areas may cause accidents.
Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away
from all moving or hot engine parts.
Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/ chemical/
electrical nearby.
Operate the tool in a well-ventilated work area.
Do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or heavy dust.
Do not use the tool around corrosive chemicals which can
damage the tool.
Do not abuse the cable. Never use the cable to
carry the
tool.
Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating
the tool.
Keep the tool dry, clean, free from oil, water and grease.
Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of
the tool when necessary.
1.2 Electrical Safety
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
Do not expose the tool to rain or wet conditions.
Water
entering the tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cable. Never use the cable for
carrying,
pulling, or unplugging the tool. Keep cable away from heat,
oil, sharp edges or moving parts. 1
If operating the tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a
ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to protect supply.
1.3 Personal Safety
Do not
use
the tool
while tired or
under
the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medications. A moment of interruption can
result in serious personal injury.
Do not
over-reach. Keep proper
footing and balance at
all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of
the tool in unexpected situations.
Always wear safety eye protection that meets
ANSI standards.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Do not
tool
place the tool
may
fall
on any unstable cart
or
surface. The
causing serious injury to a person or
serious
damage to the tool itself.
Turn off the instrument when not in use.
Do not
possible electrical shock as well as damage to the product.
Do not use the tool for personal or medical use in any way.
The product is not shock-resistant. Do not use it as
a hammer or drop it.
spill
any liquid on the monitor. Liquid can lead
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2. Description, Specifications and Tool
Components
2.1 Description
This
premier Autel MaxiVideoTM MV301
digital
videoscope
features a detachable wireless 3.5" color TFT LCD monitor. The
wireless capability aids you in examining difficult-to-reach areas
from a remote location up to 32ft
features comfortable pistol
(10m). The ergonomic tool
grip design, auto focus
and
viewing
capacity as close as 1" with crystal clear output. Available with
various sizes of camera heads (16mm, 8.5mm and 5.5mm), the
MaxiVideoTM Videoscope is an economical solution to inspect
machinery,
facilities
and infrastructure in the safest, fastest
most cost-effective manner possible.
2.2 Specifications
Recommended
use
Optimal viewing
distance
Indoor
1" to 14"(2.5 cm -35.6 cm)
Image capture
JPG Images (640 x 480)
Image control
Low Light Vision
Screen type
display
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2.3 Accessories Included
1)
Blow molded case
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
AC adapter
User’s Manual
Imager head and cable (16mm /8.5mm/5.5mm)
Magnet, hook and mirror
4 x AA Batteries
Video-out cable
2.4 Tool Components
The MaxiVideoTM MV301 comes with the following items. Here
8.5mm diameter imager head and its matching accessories
-magnet, hook and mirror are shown below as an example.
Note: Because of continuing improvements, actual product
may differ slightly from photo.
Fig. 1
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1)
Handheld Display Unit- The ergonomic tool
comfortable pistol grip design.
2)
Cable Connector
3)
4)
5)
with
– Connects the handheld display unit
to
the imager head and cable.
Imager Head and Cable – Connects to the instrument
while in use to view images and videos.
Power Indicator Light – Illuminates green once the tool is
turned on.
Tool’s Signal
Output-
Connects to the monitors signal
input to function properly.
6)
Roll
Switch- Turns on the
power
of
the tool
and adjust
brightness of LEDs.
7)
Battery Compartment Cap – Indicates to install or remove
batteries.
8)
LCD
Screen
–
Indicates
test
results. Backlit, 320x240
pixels display with LED lighting adjustment.
9)
Accessory Magnet
– Picks
up metal
objects such as
dropped rings or screws on the floor.
10) Accessory Mirror – Helps users look around corners and
see inside the unreachable areas.
11) Accessory Hook – Unclogs obstacles and picks up wires in
the pipes or confined areas.
Fig. 2
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2.5 Buttons and Controls
Fig. 3
A. LCD Screen – Indicates test results. Backlit, 320x240
pixels display with LED lighting adjustment.
B. Power Button – Turns on/off the tool.
C. Reverse Button – Controls the direction of the
real-time image.
D. Monitor’s Signal Input- Connects to the tool’s
signal output to function properly.
E. Monitor’s Power Light Indicator- Illuminates green
once the monitor is turned on.
F. Video-Out Port – Connects the tool to a TV
with the supplied video-out cable to view real-time images.
G.
AC Adapter Port - Charges the monitor using an
AC adapter
3. Installation
3.1 Battery Removal and Installation
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NOTE: If the power indicator light is blinking continuously,
this reminds you to replace batteries in time as instructed.
Fig. 4
1)
2)
3)
Turn the handheld display
unit
upside down to expose
the
battery compartment cap and screw (Fig. 4).
Use a screwdriver to remove screw and
battery compartment cap.
Battery removal and installation.
Fig. 5
To remove the batteries, hold handheld display unit to
remove the battery compartment and then remove
batteries (Fig. 5).
To
install
the
batteries,
remove
the
battery
compartment and insert four (4) new AA batteries
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4)
5)
into the proper slots in the battery compartment.
Proper battery orientation is indicated in the battery
compartment.
Replace the battery compartment and screw using a
screwdriver to close the battery compartment cap.
3.2 The Imager Head and Cable Installation
To use the tool, the imager head and cable must be
the handheld display unit. To connect
display unit,
properly
connected to
the cable to the
handheld
make sure the key and slot (Fig. 6)
are
aligned. Once they are aligned, finger-tighten the knurled knob to
hold the connection firmly in place.
Fig. 6
Warning: Ensure
to
only
tighten
or
loosen
the
knurled
knob
and
not the
shaft
3.3 Accessories Installation
The three accessories include magnet, hook and
mirror
(Fig.
2).
All are attached to the imager head in the same manner. Hold the
accessory and the imager head as shown in (Fig. 7), slip the end of
the accessory over the flats of
the accessory as shown in (Fig.8).
the imager
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head and then fix
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
3.4 Video-Out Cable Connection
Insert the supplied video-out cable into the video-out port of the
tool, and the other end of the cable into the video-in port of a TV,
the LCD screen will output a high quality real-time image.
3.5 LCD Monitor Installation
Correctly align the connecting areas and gently slide the monitor
downward so
that
the monitor
is securely attached to the
instrument as indicated below.
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3.6 Monitor
Charging
LCD monitor can be charged by connecting to a wall outlet using
an AC adaptor. Plug the AC adapter into the AC outlet. Once the
AC adapter is plugged in, the lithium-ion battery will
begin
charging, with the red light indicator on during charging. Once the
battery is fully charged, it
green light
indicator
on.
will
If
turn off
the monitor
automatically,
is charged
lithium-ion battery being installed, the green light
with the
without
indicator
and
the red light indicator would be on and flash, respectively.
Note: The monitor can be used while charging.
4. Operation Instructions
4.1 Basic Operation
NOTE: When in operation, the cable can be bent into a certain
shape. This may help you operate the cable into confined areas.
CAUTION: Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Replace damaged cables immediately.
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the
(1) To turn the tool on, hold the handheld display unit
with
LCD screen facing you.
(2) Press Power button to turn on the screen. The power
indicator light will illuminate green. The real-time image
will appear on the LCD screen.
(3) Roll the on/off switch to start the camera. This switch also
serves as a dimmer for LEDs which provide superb quality
lighting (See below).
Fig. 10
(4) Press Reverse
button to control the direction of the
real-time image. The real-time image will
do a horizontal
reverse or vertical reverse (See Fig. 11).
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Fig. 11
(5) Use the supplied accessories to provide application
flexibility.
(6) Connect the supplied video-out cable to video-out
of
port
the tool and the other end of the cable to the video-in port of
a TV to view a high quality real-time image.
(7) Detachable 3.5" TFT-LCD wireless monitor allows for
remote inspection up to 32ft (10m) from the measuring
point (Fig.12).
Note: The shaft provided is flexible and bendable which helps you
to explore into difficult-to-reach and confined areas.
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Fig. 12
Attention: when the camera is in wireless mode, both the
monitor and the tool will expend their batteries. When
the
camera is in wired mode, only the lithium-ion battery in the
monitor is used.
4.2 Operation Precautions
CAUTION:
Do
not put the tool into
anything
or anywhere that
may contain a live electrical charge.
Do not
operate the
tool
unless
the user’s manual
has
been
read thoroughly and proper training has been completed.
Do not immerse the handheld display unit in water. Reduce
the risk of electric shock and damage.
Do not use the tool if condensation forms inside the imager
head. Let the water evaporate before using again.
Do not use excessive force to insert or withdraw the cable.
Do not
use
the imager
head and cable to modify
surroundings, clear pathways or clogged areas.
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The handheld display unit
head
and its cover
is not
waterproof. The imager
are waterproof, but
not
acid-proof
or
fireproof. Avoid submersing the imager head into corrosive,
oily places and be sure to keep the imager head away from
high temperature objects.
Do not
put
the imager
head and
cable into anything
or
anywhere that may contain a live electrical charge.
If the tool does not work well after turning it on. Please take
batteries out and do not use. Please have the tool checked by
a qualified technician. Any tool that cannot be
controlled
with the power button is dangerous and must be repaired.
Store idle components out of the reach of children and other
untrained persons.
Maintain the tool with care. Properly maintained tools are
less likely to cause injury.
If the tool is dropped, check for the breakage and any other
conditions that may affect its operation.
Use
manufacturer of the tool.
Dry your hands when operating the tool or
replacing batteries.
Protect against excessive heat. The tool should be kept away
only accessories
from heat
sources
that
such as
are recommended by the
radiators, stoves
or
others
produce heat.
Store the tool in ventilated and dry places.
The flexible tube is not subject to sharp angle bends and
such act may cause permanent damage to the shaft.
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that
NOTE: Please check following methods to avoid injury.
FOR PIPES: If you suspect a metal pipe could contain a live
electrical
charge, have a qualified electrician to check the
pipe before using.
FOR WALLS: For inspecting the inside walls, be sure to
turn off the circuit breaker to the whole house before
using
the tool.
FOR AUTOMOBILES: Make sure the vehicle is not
running during the inspection. Metal and liquid under the
hood may be hot. Don’t get oil or gas on the imager head.
4.3 Battery Precautions
Remove the batteries while cleaning the tool.
When necessary, replace all four (4) batteries with new ones.
Use only the size and type of batteries specified。
Properly dispose of batteries. Exposure to high temperatures
can cause batteries to explode. Do not dispose in fire.
The AC adapter is only used for charging the monitor
Be sure to install batteries with the correct polarity as
indicated in the battery compartment.
Remove the batteries before storing the tool for a long
period of time to prevent battery leakage from
damaging battery compartment.
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4.4 Maintenance Instructions
NOTE:
Make sure
the batteries have
been
removed
from
the tool
before
performing maintenance.
Tool maintenance must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Maintenance performed by unqualified
repair personnel could cause injury.
When maintaining, use
only
identical
replacement
components.
Do not
attempt
to take any
pieces
of
the tool apart
unless
directed by the manual.
Do not
Avoid rubbing too hard on the LCD screen. After using,
wipe the display unit clean gently with a dry cloth.
Upon the completion of any maintenance of the tool, ask
use
acetone to clean
the tool. Instead, use
alcohol.
qualified repair personnel to perform safety check to see if
the tool is in proper operating condition.
Stop using the tool if it starts smoking or emitting noxious
fumes.
Always handle the tool
with care. It
is not
shock-resistant
and should not be banged or dropped.
Do not disassemble the tool beyond what is shown in the
manual. Doing so will void your warranty.
Follow instructions to replace accessories.
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5. Troubleshooting
POSSIBLE
SYMPTOMS
REASONS
SOLUTIONS
Check if it is
Cable connection is
covered by
loose.
debris.
Display unit
is on, but
does
Imager head is
Check and
covered by debris.
not
reattach.
show image.
LED on
imager head
Remove
obstructed by
obstructing
objects
objects
are dim
at
max
Monitor is
Replace
Batteries are low.
brightness,
batteries.
display
changes
between
black/white
display turns itself
and
OFF
Replace
color,
after
Dead batteries.
batteries.
Check to see if
a
short period.
The tool will not turn on.
Batteries are not
the batteries are
properly installed.
installed with
correct polarity
as indicated.
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LEDs near camera
Image too dim or too dark
require adjustment
Use the roll
switch to adjust
brightness
Ensure adapter
Cable are not
cable is
accurately
connected
connected
between monitor
and adapter
Monitor will not charge
Adapter is not
connected to power
Ensure adapter
is plugged into
the wall socket
6. Warranty Information
6.1 Limited One Year Warranty
Autel warrants to its customers that this product will be free from
all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from the date of the original purchase, subject to the
following terms and conditions:
1) The sole responsibility of Autel
under the Warranty is limited
to either the repair or, at the option of Autel, replacement of the
tool
at no charge
with proof
of
purchase. The sales receipt
may be used for this purpose.
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2) This warranty does not apply to damages caused by improper
use, accident, flood, lightning, or if the product was altered or
repaired by anyone other
than the
Manufacturer’s Service
Center.
3) Autel
shall
not
be liable for any incidental or consequential
damages arising from the use, misuse, or mounting of the tool.
4) All
information in this
manual
is based on the
information available at the time of
latest
publication and no
warranty can be made for its accuracy or completeness. Autel
reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
6.2 Service Procedures
If
you have any questions, please contact us.
If it becomes necessary to return the tool for repair, contact your
local distributor for more information.
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