REI VPC-64 Digital Camera User Manual
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1. VFEX G VIDEOPOLE CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL RESEARCH ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL J 455 Security Place y j Algood TN 38506 U S A 1931 537 6032 http www reiusa net COPYRIGHT RESEARCH ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL This manual contains proprietary information intended solely for use with the VPC 64 Video Pole Camera and the VPX 64 Extended Pole Camera and relative accessories All information contained within this manual is subject to change without notice The Video Pole Camera is sold in two different versions 1 The VPX 64 which extends to 12 5 feet 386cm 2 The VPC 64 which extends to 6 5 feet 200cm This manual covers both units and instructions and accessories may vary slightly depending on which model has been purchased OWNER S RECORD The Serial Number of your unit is located on the side panel Please record this number and refer to it whenever you contact your dealer or Research Electronics International concerning this product Note Removal or alteration of the serial number automatically voids all warranties of this product MODEL VPC 64 or VPX 64 SERIAL NUMBER ___ RESEARCH ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL 1 J J R 455 Security Place Algood TN 38506 U S A 1 931 537 6032 http www reiusa net TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS a N nee 1 PRECAUTIONS ASA 3 e djs PP c 4 MARTOR M2. atest 4 CAMERA HEAD m A 5 LIO TIRE VPC O PPEHP 6 A A 6 Op rating Tie MEM ri tdt 6 Adjusting the Camera raso 6 Eden A 7 Recording ee Viewing Recorded rr in 8 eins me Flexible Frese i 8 AA NH Rte 9 A T 9 11 i RZI VPC VPX INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VPC 64 Video Pole Camera or VPX 64 Extended Video Pole Camera Both models of the Video Pole Camera allow you to extend your view of your surroundings that might otherwise be difficult or dangerous With REI s Video Pole Camera you can look up into drop ceilings or down underneath desk and chairs or other higher to reach areas In this way you can visually verify problems without the need to climb ladders or crawl on the floor The Video Pole Camera comes standard with a color camera with white LED lights This would be suitable for most situations However an IR camera with IR lights is available for times when the white light might be a distraction This instruction manual covers the operation and specifications of the VPC 64 Video Pole Camera and the VPX 64 Extended Video Pole Camera Operation and specifications may vary slightly depending the model 1 zi VPC VPX PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS Do not use the Video Pole Camera near power lines or high voltage wiring possible electrocution may occur Exercise ca
3. Head attached 12 5 feet 386cm Retracted with Camera Head attached 38 0 inches 96cm WEIGHT VPX 64 with Camera Head attached 4 5 lbs 2 0 kg Case with VPC 64 and all accessories 13 0 lbs 6 kg CASE SIZE 36 in 92cm x 5 in 13cm x 13 in 33cm COLOR LCD DISPLAY Size 6 4 inch 16cm diagonal Brightness 300 Nits Viewing Angles 50 horizontal 40 vertical Display Controls color saturation contrast and brightness Camera Head Controls variable illumination Display Rotation 80 CCW 180 CW Display Tilt O to 90 Video In NTSC PAL 1Vp p Video Out NTSC 1Vp p 9 RZI VPC VPX SPECIFICATIONS COLOR CAMERA HEAD Signal Format NTSC Horizontal Resolution More than 380 Lines Sensitivity 0 5 Lux F1 2 1 0 Lux F2 0 AGC on Illumination 4 White LEDs with variable brightness control Camera Lens 3 mm 8 mm amp 1 mm Camera Tilt 90 to 25 IR ILLUMINATED BLACK amp WHITE CAMERA HEAD Signal Format NTSC Horizontal Resolution 420 Lines Sensitivity 0 0003 Lux F1 2 1 0 Lux F2 0 AGC on Illumination 6 White LEDs with variable brightness control Camera Lens 3 mm 8 mm amp 1 mm Camera Tilt 90 to 25 Video Pole Camera s are sold with various camera configurations your unit may not contain both cameras Additional Camera Heads may be purchased separately POWER SUPPLY 9 6 VDC 2300 mAh Rechargeable Average Run Time 2 0 hours Average Battery Charge Time 1 8 hours Maxi
4. VIDEO POLE CAMERA USING THE VIDEO POLE CAMERA ASSEMBLING THE UNIT 1 Remove the main body of the Video Pole Camera which includes the pole and monitor from the case 2 Remove the camera from the case 3 Place the camera on the pole such that two connectors align There is a tab in the connector on the pole and a slot in the connector on the camera 4 Push and rotate the locking ring located on the camera s connector 5 Place a battery pack in the battery holder with the cable away from the pole and towards the foam grip 6 Plug the battery connector into the DC Power IN Jack OPERATING THE MONITOR 1 Turn the monitor on by pressing the Power Switch 2 Remove the lens cap from the camera 3 Adjust the color saturation contrast and brightness to obtain a desired video image 4 The monitor may be tilted and rotated as needed to allow better viewing of the video image 5 f desired or in low light conditions the LED illumination can be turned on To turn the LED illumination on press the Illumination Switch The illumination brightness may be adjusted by the Illumination Brightness control ADJUSTING THE CAMERA The camera may be manually tilted using the outer pins on the camera body The camera can be tilted 90 degrees to 25 degrees Because the Video Pole Camera can be used in many different conditions the camera may require focusing Focusing is a manually adjustment To focus the camera rotate the lens by gra
5. the video Monitor contrast Monitor Brightness controls Monitor brightness Illumination On Indicator indicates the camera illuminators are turned on Video In Out Jack can be used to send the video signal to an external device OR to receive an external video signal for display on the LCD monitor Illumination Switch turns the LED Illumination on and off Illumination Brightness adjusts the brightness of the Camera Head LED s These controls only affect the displayed video and not the video image signal from the Camera Head RZI VPC VPX 4 CONTROLS CAMERA HEAD Figure 2 Camera Head Color Camera Head Pictured 1 Camera Connector connects the Camera Head to the pole This connector provides both electrical and physical connections 2 Camera Lens can be rotated to focus the video image It can also be changed with either of the additionally supplied Wide and Telephoto lenses 3 LED Lights provide the supplemental light either white light or IR light depending on Camera Head in low to dark lighting conditions 4 Rubber Push Pads can be used to push objects for example the Video Pole Camera could push a drop ceiling tile up to get a view of the upper portion of a room without needing a ladder Caution do not push over 5 lbs with the Video Pole Camera damage to the Video Pole Camera or personal injury could result 5 Tilt Pin used to rotate the camera to the desired view angle 5 zi VPC VPX USING THE
6. bbing the outer ring of the lens Avoid touching the clear part of the lens In addition to the lens that is shipped on the camera other lenses are supplied To switch lenses unscrew the lens on the camera Then screw the new lens on the camera Take care to keep any dust or foreign objects out of the camera while the lens is off The camera should have a lens installed at all times including during non use periods RZI VPC VPX 6 USING THE VIDEO POLE CAMERA EXTENDING THE POLE The VPC 64 can be extended up to 6 5 feet 200cm and the VPX 64 can be extended up to 12 5 feet 386cm To extend the pole release one or more locking latches on the side of the pole Extend the pole to the desired length Close the locking latches When the Video Pole Camera is at or near its full extended length the pole may have to be held at the desired length while the locking latches are closed To retract the pole open the locking latches and slide the pole sections to the desired length Do not force the pole sections The sections should retract with little force The Video Pole Camera contains an internal high stretch ratio retractable cord eliminating any external wires or cables The retractable cord will naturally pull the pole sections toward the closed position NOTE If the Video Pole Camera is used with the pole extended near its maximum length for more than 30 minutes the tractable cord inside the pole may develop a memory and retract sl
7. ereo plug in the Video I O Jack Then the Video In RCA jack in the external video source Note when used to view external video signals the Camera s video signal is not displayed USING THE FLEXIBLE EXTENSION VPC 64 ONLY In some situation especially small hard to reach places the standard straight rigid pole may not adequate For these situations the flexible extension may help The Flexible Extension is placed between the end of the pole and the camera It mounts to the camera and the pole in the same fashion as the camera mounts to the pole Once attached the Flexible Extension will allow the camera to be twisted and rotated in addition to the other adjustment previously mentioned Do not use the camera to twist the Flexible Extension grab the thicker portion of the Flexible Extension near the camera The Flexible Extension is not intended to rotate 360 degrees Excessive force on the Flexible Extension could result in damage to the Video Pole Camera While using the Flexible Extension do not attempt to push any object with the camera zi VPC VPX 8 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS VPC 64 OVERALL LENGTH Extended with Camera Head attached 6 5 feet 200cm Retracted with Camera Head attached 24 5 inches 62cm WEIGHT VPC 64 with Camera Head attached 3 6 lbs 1 6 kg Case with VPC 64 and all accessories 11 0 lbs 5 kg CASE SIZE 18 5 in 47cm x 6 in 15 3cm x 14 5 in 36 8cm VPX 64 OVERALL LENGTH Extended with Camera
8. mum input Voltage 15 VDC DO NOT USE ANY OTHER BATTERY CHARGER OR POWER SUPPLY USE ONLY REI SUPPLIED BATTERIES AND CHARGER zi VPC VPX 10 adonde a o VPC 64 PACKING LIST VPC 64 PACKING LIST 10 9 8 Additional Lens 8mm amp 16mm Additional IR Camera optional Accessory Compartment Flexible Camera Extension Pole and Monitor Power Supply w AC adapter Battery Compartment Battery Charger Video Cables AC Adapter Camera 11 zi VPC VPX VPX 64 PACKING LIST VPX 64 PACKING LIST 10 9 8 Additional Lens 8mm amp 16mm Additional IR Camera optional Accessory Compartment Flexible Camera Extension Pole and Monitor Power Supply w AC adapter 18 Battery Compartment 19 Battery Charger 20 Video Cables 21 AC Adapter 22 Camera 13 zi VPC VPX RESEARCH ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL Gy 455 Security Place Algood TN 38506 U S A 1 931 537 6032 http www reiusa net COPYRIGHT RESEARCH ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL This manual contains Proprietary Information solely for use with the VPC 64 All information within the manual is subject to change without notice
9. ower than usual causing part of the cord to be ejected from the bottom of the pole In extreme cases the cord can bind inside the pole To avoid potential problems with the retractable cord when the pole has been extended for long periods of time collapse the pole slowly giving the retractable cord time to retract back to its original stretch ratio memory RECORDING VIDEO The Video Pole Camera is supplied with one external video cable and a Y adapter The cable is used to allow recording or viewing video An external video recorder not supplied is needed to record video To record video insert the 3 5mm stereo plug in the Video I O Jack Then insert the Video Out RCA connector in the video in of the external video recorder Under this configuration the LCD monitor will not display any video The VPC does not support the recording of audio By using the supplied Y adapter the LCD monitor can display the same video images that are being recorded To record video and view the video images on the LCD Monitor insert the 3 5mm stereo plug in the Video I O Jack Then insert the Video Out RCA connector in the Y adapter Connect the Video In of the cable to the Y Adapter Finally connect the Y adapter to the video in of the external video recorder 7 Feil VPC VPX USING THE VIDEO POLE CAMERA VIEWING RECORDED VIDEO Video from an external video source can be viewed on the LCD Monitor of the VPC Using the supplied video cable insert the 3 5mm st
10. re in walking climbing or other movements while watching the LCD Monitor Serious injuries may result If the Video Pole Camera is used to move overhead objects do not stand directly under the object or in its path If the object slips and falls personal injury could result Do not lift objects over 5 lbs with the Video Pole Camera Damage to the Video Pole Camera and personal injury could result Do not subject the Video Pole Camera to high forces Damage to the Video Pole Camera could result Use only approved Power Supply and Charger to Charge the Battery Packs The Video Pole Camera is not waterproof Do not use the Video Pole Camera under water Do not use the Video Pole Camera in conditions that may expose the components to excessive moisture or water The electronic circuits can be damage by excessive moisture Do not use the Video Pole Camera in an explosive environment 3 RZI VPC VPX CONTROLS CONTROLS MONITOR e 10 11 RE POLE CAMERA DUES 3 9 xi v VIDED 1 0 42 14 5 7891011 Figure 1 Monitor Controls Power On Indicator The unit can be ON with or without a Camera Head attached to the pole Power Switch turns the unit ON and OFF DC Power In Jack power input for the unit Low Battery Indicator indicates the battery is low and should be recharged Color Saturation controls the amount of color displayed on the Monitor Contrast controls
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