VIEWTECH VJ-4 Mechanical Articulating Video Borescope User Manual

VJ-4 6.0mm
MECHANICAL ARTICULATING
VIDEO BORESCOPE
USER MANUAL

VJ-4 Mechanical Articulating Video Borescope

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USER NOTICE

Please read this user manual carefully before operation.
WARNING

• Do not use or store in a place with explosives, a strong magnetic field or combustible gas.
• Unauthorized dismantling or modification of this borescope voids the warranty.
• Make sure the power is turned off before putting the instrument into the carrying case.
• Never touch the camera / LED module during or immediately after use. Contact may cause burns.
• Do not look directly at the light from the end of the insertion tube. It is extremely bright and can cause eye damage.
• If any abnormality is noticed during operation, stop using and turn off the borescope immediately.

ATTENTION

• ONLY USE this borescope within the approved operating temperature range.
• DO NOT use sharp objects or strong force when touching or tapping the OLED display. Too much force or using an object besides the provided stylus or fingertip could damage the screen.
• DO NOT over-torque, crease, twist or fold the insertion tube. Doing so could damage the articulation control wire assemblies and / or electrical wiring.
• ONLY USE the power adapter provided by ViewTech.
• DO NOT yank or attempt to forcefully remove the insertion tube if it becomes stuck inside the equipment being borescoped. When extracting the insertion tube from the inspection area, be sure that the bending section (distal tip of the insertion tube) is straight. Use the joystick to remove any angle before attempting removal. If the insertion tube becomes stuck during removal, gently rotate the joystick until it becomes free again.
• AFTER USE, center the joystick in order to straighten the bending section prior to storage. The borescope should always be stored with the bending section straight (do not force the bending section with your fingers – always use the joystick to adjust and straighten the bending angle.)
• NOTE the following regarding the tip of the insertion tube (bending section and camera module), which is the most delicate part of this video borescope.
• DO NOT impact the tip of the insertion tube while inserting or maneuvering inside the equipment being borescoped.
• ONLY manipulate the joystick gently. Rapid movement of the joystick while borescoping may cause abrupt impact with the machinery and result in damage to the camera module or articulation.
• ONLY USE the recommended alcohol solution when the lens is dirty or greasy and needs to be cleaned.
• DO NOT force the joystick! If there is unusual resistance to joystick movement while conducting an inspection, it is because there is physical resistance inside the inspection area. Trying to force the joystick in this situation will result in damage to the articulation control wires, the joystick assembly or to the equipment being inspected.
• DO NOT impact, press with excessive force or scratch the OLED display.
• DO NOT cover the unit with a plastic bag or other similar protective covering during use. It may cause the unit to overheat and damage the internal circuitry.
• DO NOT use or store the borescope in a high temperature, high humidity or high radiation environment.

BATTERIES & BATTERY CHARGING
Follow the instructions below for battery care and proper charging to prevent leakage, overheating, smoke, explosion, electric shock and burns.
DANGER

1. Only use batteries and chargers specially designed for this borescope: 18650B battery with PCB-protection (button top).
2. Be sure the batteries are placed into the chamber in the correct direction (+ /–).
3. Do not carry or store the batteries where they may collide with metal objects.
4. Always keep the batteries away from fire or other sources of intense heat, as it could cause an explosion.
5. Do not attempt to open or modify batteries, as this could lead to an explosion or fire.
6. Do not immerse the batteries in liquid of any kind.
7. Do not charge the batteries near an open flame, as it could lead to an explosion or fire.
8. Do not drop, puncture, impact or apply pressure to the batteries as it could lead to an explosion or fire.

WARNING

1. Use only 3.6V lithium batteries, model 18650B with PCB-protection (button top).
2. Submit a repair request immediately in case of battery leakage, discoloration, deformation or abnormal condition.
3. Clean immediately with tap water if your skin or clothing comes into contact with a leaking battery.
4. Keep the battery charger free of any covering during charging.
5. Do not charge the batteries in the vicinity of flammable gas or materials.

ATTENTION

1. Do not use or store the batteries or borescope in a high-temperature environment, such as direct sunlight, closed cars or near heating equipment.
2. The batteries will heat up during prolonged operation. Do not remove immediately after use, as this could cause burns.
3. Keep batteries and borescope out of the reach of children.
4. Do not touch the battery electrodes with wet hands.
5. Fully charge the batteries before use and after extended use.
6. Remove the batteries from the borescope if the scope will not be used for more than 30 days, otherwise it may cause damage to the borescope, fire or personal injury.

REMINDER

1. These are high-output batteries. Please use the batteries properly or it may cause damage from leakage or excessive heat. Always check the orientation / polarity and load batteries into the chamber correctly.

2. Battery performance will decrease as the ambient temperature drops. Performance will be restored once the ambient temperature rises.

3. Recycle the batteries in accordance with local regulations at the end of their useful life.

4. Recommended temperature range for this lithium ion battery is:
   • Discharging (in use): 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
   • Charging: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
   • Storage: -10°C to 40°C (14° to 104°F)

5. Using, charging or storing the batteries at a temperature out of the above range will reduce the battery performance and service life.

6. Be sure to remove the batteries from the borescope for long term storage.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

| 6.0mm| Fa Focus
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Insertion Tube| Outer Diameter| 6Amm
Lengths| 1.5m, 3.0m, 5.0m or 8.0m| 1.5m or 3.0m
Exterior Material| Tungsten EasyGlide. crusbresislant
Chemical Compatibility| Water. machines”k heating off diesel. 3.916saline concentrate
Articulation Range| 360° around.
170110° backward (1 3m)
150410° backward (2.0m)
120t10° backward (30m)
100410° backward (5Am)
90210° backward (80m)
Optics| Angie of View| 100° (1.5m – 5.0m)
110° (8.000 High Definition)
120° (8Am Standard Definition)| 80°
Depth of Field| 8.0mm – 100Amm
7.0mm – 80Amm (8Am Standard Definition)| 50mm – ∞
Effect lee Pixels| 921.630 pixels (1.5m.3.0m.5.0m)
921.600 pixels (80m High Definition)
307.200 pixeh (80m Standard Definition)| 921.600 pixels
Illumination Method| 6 Super high-intensity white LEDs
Oluminal ion Output| ≤ 20,000lux| ≤ 70,000lux
Base Unit| Display Monitor| 53°OLED touch screen
Articulation Control| Thumbuctssited. mechanical rocker
Brightness Control| 10-seep LED brighinessidJustment
Control Butiom| ‘No ma bfu =Hon mini joysticks and lefthight buttons
Playback| Photos. videos (w/wo audio). thumbnail view
Audios Mk rophone| 35mm port
Internalstorage| 32GBSD Card 110A00 photon!’ hours video
Data VO ports| SD card. (MAIL USB19peC
Batteries| Two 18650B PCB-Protected Lbion batteries (rechargeable)
Operating Melted| One handed. portable
Dimensions| 13.6″x6.2″x 73″
Weight| 209 lbs. /.95 kg
Menu Functions and Options| User Interface| Pop – up menu operation, menu navigation. touchscreen
File Management| Photo and video recording/pause. playback. thumbnail preview. delete
ImsgeControl| Image freeze. Image Rip. zoom In/out
Image Format| BM P. PNG or( PG
Video Formal| AVI a MN
Language| English. French.Spa nish
Operating Limns| Run Time| 53 Hours
Operating Temp Base Unit| – 10 – 50°C. -5 – 122°F
Operating Temp. Insertion Tube| -20-60°C. -4 – 140°P
IP Rat mg, Insertion Tube| IP67

PACKING LIST

ITEM

1| VJ-4 video borescope
2| 18650B Li-ion batteries (2 plus spares)
3| 18650B Li-ion battery charger
4| USB cable
5| Micro USB-C cable
6| HDMI cable
7| AC/DC power adapter
8| 32GB SD card + card case
9| User manual
10| Stylus pen
11| Shoulder strap

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The VJ-4 articulating video borescope is a nondestructive visual testing instrument with integrated optics, illumination, image processing and joystick-actuated steering. It is used for the remote visual inspection of machinery, equipment and components. The VJ-4 facilitates the visual recording and photo documentation of an inspection of parts and areas of vital equipment that are otherwise inaccessible or that would require great effort and expense to access directly. The VJ-4 video borescope consists of an insertion tube with distally mounted camera/LEDs and base unit with control panel, OLED display monitor, power source and all necessary circuitry. The VJ-4 is available in a variety of configurations suitable for different tasks, with insertion tubes of various lengths and diameters, as well as different light wavelengths: white, infrared or ultraviolet.
The video signal from the VJ-4 can be viewed on the integrated OLED touch screen display, on an external hard-wired monitor or via WiFi on a WiFi- enabled device.

PART NAMES & FUNCTIONS

5.1 VJ-4 VIDEO BORESCOPE

1. Flashlight Switch/On/Off Button
2. Power On/Off Button
3. OLED Display
4. Left Control Button
5. Right Control Button
6. Left Mini-Joystick
7. Articulation Control Joystick
8. Right Mini-Joystick
9. UV Light Flashlight| 10. White Light Flashlight
11. Photo Capture Trigger
12. Camera/LED Module
13. Insertion Tube
14. USB-C Port
15. HDMI Video Output Port
16. Headset/Mic Jack Port
17. SD Card Port
18. Battery Compartment
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PREPARATIONS

6.1 THE CASE:
REMOVING THE VJ-4 FROM THE CASE

• Place the case flat on the floor, table or other stable surface.
• After opening the case, first remove the insertion tube from the case, handling it gently.
• After the insertion tube is removed, use your other hand to grip and remove the base unit.

6.2 POWER SUPPLY PREPARATIONS
REMOVING THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Using your thumb and forefinger, press the two buttons on the sides of the battery chamber at the base of the handle and gently remove the battery compartment from the handle. (Fig. 6-2). OPENING/LOADING THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Press and hold the battery compartment unlock button according to the arrow instructions and take out the battery compartment (see Figure 6-3). Install the 18650B Li-ion batteries in the compartment, aligned with the positive and negative indicators.

• The batteries cannot be placed in reverse polarity.
• Two 18650B Li-ion batteries are required.
• When batteries no longer hold a charge, replace batteries with new 18650B Li-ion batteries with PCB-protection circuit.

WARNING

• The batteries cannot be charged while still in the borescope.
• Use only the supplied AC power adapter for recharging the battery—input of 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC. The adapter output voltage is 12V with an electric current of 3A.
• Use of an adapter that does not comply with the above specifications could cause fire, electrical shock or damage to the batteries and/or borescope and will void the warrant y.

EXTERNAL CHARGING
Load the 18650B Li-ion batteries into the battery charger with the positive end toward the top of the charger.
Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet.
The charging is finished when the charger shows 100% for each battery. ATTENTION

• Ensure the batteries are correctly loaded into the charger.
• The charger has built-in circuitry to prevent over-charging, however the batteries should be removed from the charger and placed back into the carrying case or the borescope after they are fully charged.

MENU OPERATIONS & FUNCTIONS

7.1 BUTTON POSITIONS

1. Left Control Button
2. Right Control Button
3. Left Mini-Joystick| 4. Right Mini-Joystick
5. Photo Capture Trigger
6. Articulation Control Joystick
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7.2 BUTTON FUNCTIONS

| Left Control Button
Short Press – start/stop video recording
Long Press – video/image playback
Back Button/Cancel/Exit from system setting mode
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| Left Mini-Joystick .
Move Up/Down -adjust LED brightness level
Move Left/Right -adjust screen brightness
Press down on the center to confirm a selection
Also used to navigate through menu or system settings mode
| Right Control Button
Short Press – switch between live image mode and menu navigation mode
Long Press – enter the system settings mode
Select/OK in system settings mode
| Right Mini-Joystick
Move Up/Down -image zoom in/out
Move Left/Right -target distance selection
Press down on the center to switch to default setting or confirm a selection
| Photo Capture Trigger
Short press – take a photo/capture a photo during video
Long Press – switch camera (for dual camera units only)

7.3 OVERVIEW OF MENU & MODE **FUNCTIONS
7.3.1 MENU & MODE FUNCTIONS**
The VJ-4 user interface (“UI”) is designed to achieve the perfect balance between functionality and simplicity. Every feature and function can be activated, adjusted or controlled with the two mini-joysticks, the two control buttons or the touchscreen. The two mini-joysticks consist of a Left Mini- Joystick (“LMJ”) and a Right Mini-Joystick (“RMJ”). The two control buttons are a Left Control Button (“LCB”) and a Right Control Button (“RCB”).
The overarching framework of this UI consists of three “icon screens” which present three different levels of the user interface:

• Live Image Mode
• Menu Navigation Mode
• System Settings Mode

7.3.1 MENU & MODE FUNCTIONS CONTINUED
The four icons presented in the Live Image Mode are those used most often during an inspection and are controlled with the LMJ or RMJ. These four icons will appear any time either mini-joystick is moved, and will disappear after 20 seconds of inactivity (see Hide Icons Delay, P. 27).
To adjust: The Menu Navigation Mode consists of the four icons of the Live Image Mode plus eight additional icons that control :

7.3.1 MENU & MODE FUNCTIONS CONTINUED
To enter the Menu Navigation Mode, press the RCB or tap the screen while in Live Image Mode.
Functions of the 12 icons that make up the Live Image Mode (top 4 icons) and Menu Navigation Mode (all 12 icons):

| LED Brightness| | Zoom Function
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| Screen Brightness| | Target Distance
| Display Ratio| | Negative Color
| Image Rotate and Mirror| | Image Freeze
| Grid Measurement| | White Balance
| Image Browsing| | System Settings

LED BRIGHTNESS
The LED brightness level ranges from 1-10 . SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
The screen brightness level ranges from 1-10. DISPLAY RATIO
There are three options for display ratio: 16:9, 4:3 and 1:1. IMAGE ROTATION & MIRROR
The live image can be rotated and mirrored with several options available.

| This is the actual image and default setting
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| This is 180-degree rotation of the actual image
| This is left and right mirroring of the actual image
| This is up and down mirroring of the actual image

GRID MEASUREMENT
This menu option allows three different size grid sizes to be displayed on the screen to assist with estimating the dimensions of a specific object on the screen.

| No grid selection
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| 20mm grid
| 10mm grid
| 5mm grid

IMAGE BROWSING
To view saved images and videos, select the image browsing icon, then touch or toggle to the folder where the images and videos you would like to review are stored. See more details on Folder Management in the System Settings Menu section on page 25. ZOOM FUNCTION
There are 10 different zoom ratios to choose from: 1.15, 1.30, 1.45, 1.60, 1.75, 1.90, 2.05, 2.20, 2.35 and 2.50. TARGET DISTANCE
There are four modes available for target distance:

| Middle Range Mode – suitable for most inspections
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| Near Range Mode – used for very close distance inspections
| Far Range Mode – used for long distance inspections
| User Defined – users define and set the camera settings

TARGET DISTANCE CONTINUED
When User Defined Distance Mode is selected, the user can manually change color and exposure settings in two tabs. In the Camera Color setting tab the user can adjust Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Sharpness, Gamma, Backlight, Noise, Gain and Sensitivity. In the Exposure Control setting tab the user can adjust the Exposure Time.
REMINDER
The Far Focus model does not offer Backlight, Noise and Sensitivity.
For questions regarding User Defined Distance Mode, please contact a ViewTech representative. NEGATIVE COLOR
This menu option is used to change between color or negative color.

| This is color
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| This is negative color

IMAGE FREEZE
This menu option is used to freeze the image currently displayed. Select image freeze again to unfreeze the image.
CAUTION: Do not move the insertion tube when the image is frozen. You will be unable to visually guide the camera with a frozen image.

| This is live image
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| This is image freeze

REMINDER

• The frozen image may be blurry if it was captured while the camera/insertion tube was in motion.

WHITE BALANCE
This menu option allows for automatic white balance or manual white balance. The automatic white balance automatically detects the color temperature of the photographed object and makes color adjustments. To set the manual white balance, at the site of use take a white piece of paper and place it 6-12 inches in front of the camera module, filling the entire screen. This will set the color temperature for the borescope camera.

| This is automatic white balance
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| This is manual white balance

7.4 SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU
You can access the third level of the UI, “Systems Settings Mode”, by pressing the System Settings icon in Live Image Mode or by pressing the RCB for 3 seconds.The main interface of the System Settings Menu is displayed with two menu screens. To view the second menu screen, swipe the menu to the left or use the mini-joystick to toggle between icons/screens. To enter a setting screen, touch the icon or press down with the mini-joystick to select.
The System Settings Menu controls operational settings for the borescope in the following categories: Language, Date & Time, Video Format, Image Format, Folders, SD Card Management, Update Software, Hide Icons Delay, Annotation & Review Settings and Auto Shut Down Settings on the first screen. The second page of settings includes WiFi Setting, Camera Temperature Setting, USB Mode Setting and About. LANGUAGE
Three different languages are available: English, Spanish and French. DATE & TIME
The date and time can be set in either US or European format. VIDEO FORMAT
Two options for video format are available: AVI or MP4. IMAGE FORMAT
Three options for image format are available: JPG, PNG or BMP.
Note: BMP is the largest size and JPG is the smallest size. FOLDERS
This System Settings Menu option facilitates the management of folders to save images and videos, including creating, renaming, deleting or designating a default folder. To add a new folder, first select Create New Folder.Next, the new folder will need to be named. After naming the folder, select OK to save. By selecting Folder, options available include: Rename, Delete or Make Active Folder. FOLDERS CONTINUED
By selecting Make Active Folder, this folder becomes the destination folder for future images and videos. By selecting Rename, the name of the folder can be edited or changed.To delete a folder, select delete.
Note: Folders and images/videos within the folder are not able to be restored after being deleted. SD CARD MANAGEMENT
When reformatting the SD card, all files and folders are permanently erased. UPDATE SOFTWARE
Periodic software updates may become available. This menu option should only be usedat the direction of a ViewTech representative.
HIDE ICONS DELAY
In order to preserve as much display area as possible for viewing a live image, the icons in the Menu Navigation mode will automatically turn off after a set period of time of nonuse. The hide icons delay will change the time it takes for the screen to switch from Menu Navigation Mode (all icons displayed on the main screen) to Live Image Mode (only four icons displayed on the menu screen). ANNOTATION & REVIEW SETTINGS
The VJ-4 video borescope allows custom annotation to be added to images and videos. The Annotation and Review Settings menu allows changes to the settings for photo annotation, video annotation and instant photo review time.
Image Annotation – Selecting yes will cause a dialog box will appear after capturing an image to ask whether or not you would like to add annotation to that image.
Image Review Time – Choose between 2 to 15 seconds for the annotation prompt to be visible. If no selection is made within this time frame, the screen will automatically return to the live image mode.
Video Annotation – Selecting yes will cause a dialog box will appear before a video is recorded asking whether or not annotation should be added to the video. This annotation will appear during the recording and playback. NOTE: If video annotation is set to No and image annotation is set to Yes, images captured while recording a video will prompt an annotation dialog box.
Use the touch screen to select No or Yes or press the Right Control Button to add annotation or the Left Control Button to return to the live image screen. When selecting Yes, users are able to save frequently used annotations, add new annotations, delete saved annotations or change the annotation font settings. ANNOTATION & REVIEW SETTINGS CONTINUED
To create a new annotation, select the plus icon. A keyboard will appear where the text can be added. After typing the annotation desired, touch OK or press the Right Control Button to save. Use the drop down arrow to select a previously saved annotation. ANNOTATION & REVIEW SETTINGS CONTINUED
If previously save annotations need to be deleted, select the delete icon. The user is able to select one or select all annotations. Once all items that need to be deleted are selected, touch delete or press the Right Control Button to have them removed. Tapping the settings icon will allow you to change the font size and color that is displayed with any future annotations. AUTO SHUT DOWN SETTING
The Auto Shut Down Setting allows the borescope to automatically power off when not in use. Select between Always On, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1.5 hours or 2 hours. WiFi SETTING
The WiFi setting enables the VJ-4 to be wirelessly connected to a WiFi-enabled device, such as a smartphone, tablet or computer. A WiFi streaming app must be loaded onto the device in order to display the image from the borescope.
Visit www.ViewTech.com/wifi for a list of suggested screensharing smartphone apps, along with FAQs. CAMERA TEMPERATURE SETTING
The camera temperature setting is used to estimate the temperature of the distal tip and can be displayed on the live inspection screen when set to On.
NOTE: This reading is accurate within ± 10ºF (± 5ºC). If this level of accuracy is not helpful or the display is distracting, it is recommended that this feature be turned off. USB MODE SETTING
When the USB mode setting is set to Read SD Card Files, the image and video files will automatically be displayed when the borescope is connected to a computer. If inactive is selected, image and video files will not be displayed when connected to a computer.
NOTE: powering off the borescope will return USB mode to the default setting of Read SD Card Files. ABOUT
The About setting will display the current software version.

BASIC OPERATIONS

8.1 INITIAL CHECKS
ATTENTION
Before turning on the borescope:

• Insert the SD card, otherwise all image capture and video recording functionality will be inoperative.
• Check the lens for any dirt, grime or debris. Clean as necessary, using the cleaning swabs provided, being careful not to flex the bending section while doing so.

8.2 TURNING ON/OFF
Press the on-off button (see Fig. 8-2) near the top corner of the base unit. The borescope will power up and the LCD will display the real-time image captured by the camera / LED module. 8.3 TURNING WHITE/UV FLASHLIGHT ON/OFF
When pressing the flashlight button adjacent to the power on/off button, the lights on the back of the VJ-4 video borescope switch between a white light flashlight, a UV flashlight and turning off the flashlight. NOTE: The UV has a center wavelength of 365nm and luminous power of 50mW. 8.4 INSERTING THE INSERTION TUBE INTO MACHINERY OR EQUIPMENT
Inserting the insertion tube:
Make sure the insertion tube and bending section are straight before starting the inspection.
DO NOT attempt to articulate the bending section with the joystick while the insertion tube is coiled, as this will result in breakage of the articulation control wires.

• After the insertion tube enters the inspection port, adjust the brightness as necessary and use the LCD monitor to see the internal view.
• Manipulate the joystick as needed in order to steer the insertion tube and camera/LED module to the inspection target.

REMINDER
STOP IMMEDIATELY if the joystick control mechanism does not respond to normal inputs or any abnormality occurs during operation. Move the joystick to the center position and carefully extract the insertion tube from the inspection area.
8.4.1 EXTRACTING THE INSERTION TUBE
Move the joystick to the center/neutral position.
Withdraw the insertion tube slowly, being careful to hold on to it with one hand so that it does not drop after it exits the inspection access port.
WARNING

• Do not remove the insertion tube when the bending section is at an angle. Doing so could damage the bending section and/or the equipment being inspected.
• If the insertion tube becomes stuck during the extraction, gently rotate the joystick until it becomes dislodged and then pull the insertion tube out. Never yank or forcefully remove the insertion tube.

8.5 RECORDING IMAGES
Still images and video can be captured and recorded during live viewing mode and are stored on the SD card.
8.5.1 LOADING THE SD CARD
Open the rubber cover on the left side of the base unit.
Insert the SD card into the slot with the card’s notch pointed toward the top of the base unit, then close the rubber cover.
REMINDER

• The SD card is not properly aligned if it does not slide smoothly into the slot. Please check the direction of the card and never use force.
• The file name will be automatically generated when saving images on the SD card.

8.5.2 TAKING STILL IMAGES
While a live image is displayed, pull the trigger to capture a still image. A camera icon will appear in the center of the screen when a photo is taken.
While recording a video, pulling the trigger will capture an image without interrupting the video recording. 8.5.3 RECORDING VIDEO
In live image mode, press the Left Control Button to start and stop a video recording. While a video is recording, the recording indicator, video time length and pause recording icon are displayed on the bottom right of the screen. While recording a video, pulling the trigger will capture an image without interrupting the video recording.
When a video is recording, to pause the recording, press the pause recording icon. While the video recording is paused, pressing the record icon to the right of the video time length will resume recording. After video recording has restarted, to end the video recording, press the Left Control Button to stop recording video. 8.6 IMAGE PLAYBACK
There are two ways to access and view saved images and videos.

1. Pressing and holding the Left Control Button while in Live Image Mode allows the user to review all images and videos currently saved in the default folder.
2. To view all folders, along with the images and videos saved within the folders, select the Image Browsing icon in the Menu Navigation screen.

8.6.1 MULTI-IMAGE VIEW
By selecting the Image Browsing icon and selecting a folder, all videos and images within that folder will be displayed as thumbnails. Use the Right Mini- Joystick or touchscreen to scroll between photos and images.
8.6.2 FULL SCREEN VIEW
While in multi-image view, select a picture or video to view by pressing the Right MiniJoystick or by tapping the image or video on the screen with your finger or stylus. To play a video, press the playback button to start viewing the video.
NOTE: you can zoom in on a saved image with the pinch-to-zoom on the touch screen.
While in Live Image Mode, pressing and holding the Left Control Button allows for images and videos to be viewed in full screen mode.
8.7 DELETING IMAGES & VIDEOS
8.7.1 DELETING INDIVIDUAL IMAGES/VIDEOS
While in the Folder Management setting, by touching any folder and then selecting the Edit icon at the top right corner, a user is able to multi- select images and videos for deletion. After the selection is complete, touch Delete to remove the selected images and videos. A prompt will be displayed noting “File cannot be restored after being deleted!”. Select Ok to confirm or Cancel to exit.
While in Image Browsing mode, by touching the Delete icon, a user can delete an individual image or video. A prompt will be displayed noting “File cannot be restored after being deleted!”. Select Ok to confirm or Cancel to exit. 8.7.2 DELETING ALL IMAGES/VIDEOS
While in the Folder Management setting, by touching any folder and then selecting the Edit icon at the top right corner, a user is able to select all images and videos for deletion by touching Select All located at the bottom left corner. After the selection is complete, touch delete to remove all images and videos. A prompt will be displayed noting “File cannot be restored after being deleted!”. Select OK to confirm or Cancel to exit. REMINDER
All Images and Video can be viewed, organized, renamed and deleted by removing the SD card (8.5.1) from the VJ-4 Borescope and using the supplied SD card reader with your computer.
8.8 SYSTEM SETTINGS IMAGE REVIEW & EDITING
8.8.1 IMAGE REVIEW ICONS

| Zoom In| Zoom in on photos
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| Zoom Out| Zoom out on photos
| Previous Image| Move to the previous image
| Next Image| Move to the next image
| Delete Image| Delete the current image
| Enter Image Editing Mode| Enter editing mode
| Rename The Current Image| To rename an image or video file name
| Return To Previous Screen| Go back to previous screen

8.8.2 IMAGE EDITING ICONS

| Draw Icon| Select to draw or write free hand on an image
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| Arrow Icon| Select to add arrow icons on an image
| Text Icon| Select to type text on an image
| Reference Measurement| Used in reference measurements
| Save Image| Save image with changes that have been made
| Settings Icon| Change the font size, line size, font color, curve color or arrow color
| Undo Changes| Revert to original image prior to any changes being made
| Return To Previous Screen| Go back to previous screen

8.8.3 EDITING SAVED IMAGES
When viewing a saved image, by selecting the Enter Image Editing Mode icon users are able to view all image editing options. Once in Image Editing Mode, the Draw icon allows users to draw or write free hand on an image with the stylus or finger. The Arrow icon is used to add arrows to an image. When the Text icon is selected, first touch the screen to locate the placement of the annotation. Next, type the text to be displayed and touch OK. Be sure to tap the Save icon in order to save all changes that have been made to the image. After selecting an image to use in Reference Measurement mode, begin by tapping two points, from left to right, on the screen to indicate your measurement reference. After completing the reference line, a red line and the distance pixel value will appear. Next, tap two points to indicate the distance you would like to be measured. A green line and its pixel value will appear. After both a red reference line and green line to estimate measurement are completed, input a number for the known length of the reference. This is the actual length of the red reference line and can be measured in millimeters, centimeters or meters.![VIEWTECH VJ-4 Mechanical Articulating Video Borescope

• Arrow Icon7](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/VIEWTECH-VJ-4 -Mechanical-Articulating-Video-Borescope-Arrow-Icon7.jpg) Once the length of the reference line has been input, the measured lengths will be displayed. Users can then estimate additional lengths to be measured, based on the original length of reference by tapping new areas to be measured. New green lines will appear showing the new measurements. Lastly, be sure to save the image for measurement results to be saved. If you were to exit the image without saving, all measurement information will be removed. The Settings Icon screen is where font size, line size, font color, line color and arrow color can be adjusted. After editing saved images, it is generally helpful to rename any image that would need to be referenced later.

STORAGE & MAINTENANCE

9.1 CLEANING
CLEANING THE INSERTION TUBE

1. Wipe dirt, grease, grime and liquids from the insertion tube with a dust-free cloth.
2. Make sure that the insertion tube is completely dry before replacing the borescope back into the case.

WARNING
Do not store the borescope in a high temperature, high humidity or corrosive environment.

CLEANING THE OLED TOUCH SCREEN
If the OLED touch screen has fingerprints, grease or stains, wipe the screen with a dust-free cloth.
CLEANING THE BASE UNIT
Wipe the base unit with a dust-free cloth as needed.
9.2 REPACKING

1. Return the borescope to the case carefully in order to avoid unintentional damage to the insertion tube or camera/LED module.
2. Be sure that the joystick is in the center/neutral position and that the bending section is straight prior to inserting the borescope into the case.
3. When returning the borescope to the case, first carefully feed the insertion tube into the coil-wheel slot, then place the base unit into the case only after the insertion tube is fully inserted.

9.3 STORAGE
Store at normal room temperature and humidity. Do not store with flammable materials, in direct sunlight or around strong magnetic fields.

TROUBLESHOOTING

10.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES

If malfunctions cannot be resolved by following the troubleshooting guidelines below, please contact ViewTech for more detailed troubleshooting instructions or to request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) and repair ticket:

Automatic shutdown

| Triggered by too high ambient temperature| Stop using, allow unit to cool down and then restart
Triggered by too low battery level| Charge the battery
Unclear image| The camera lens or LCD monitor is dirty| Wipe clean with a dust-free cloth or swabs
Joystick resistance feels high—A lot of pressure is required to move the joystick| The insertion tube is coiled or bent too much| Straighten the insertion tube as much as possible

10.2 REPAIR

• Please contact ViewTech before sending your borescope in for repair. A detailed description of the problem and an overview of the operating environment or accident that may have caused the damage will be requested.
• Repair of this VJ-4 borescope is to be performed only by ViewTech Borescopes. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the VJ-4 borescope, as this will immediately void the warranty.

PRODUCT WARRANTY
The purchased product is covered under the manufacturer product warranty. The warranty becomes effective on the date the purchaser receives the original product.
The warranty period is twelve months from the effective date. During the warranty period, the manufacturer will repair, at manufacturer’s expense (including shipping expenses), any defective products or components. This warranty covers only those repairs that become necessary due to product defects or defects in manufacturer workmanship. This warranty does not cover damage to the purchased products due to misuse, abuse or accidents involving the products.
INVALIDITY OF PRODUCT WARRANTY
The manufacturer product warranty will be void regardless of the remaining warranty period if the product is opened, customized or tampered with by an unauthorized technician. If any repair or modification is performed by an unauthorized technician, ViewTech Borescopes will not be responsible or liable for any damage to persons or property that may result.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
To initiate a repair, regardless of whether the repair is under warranty or not, an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number must be obtained. Any item(s) returned without an RMA number cannot be accepted or processed. Please follow the repair procedure as indicated below:

• Call ViewTech at 1-231-943-1171 to request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Number.
• Package the unit securely and ship the product to the address that will be provided along with the RMA number.
• Upon completion of the repair, the unit will be returned to the address specified by the customer.

If the repair falls outside the warranty terms or the warranty period, customer will receive notice of the repair charges prior to repair.
CERTIFICATION

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References

• ViewTech Borescopes | RF System Lab Borescopes

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