Shenzhen Avanline Digital Tech CT Series Handheld Videoscope User Manual

Handheld video scope
CT series

safety Recommendations

DANGER

• This device must not be used for medical or veterinary purposes.

• Do not use this item in explosive atmospheres.

• Do not look into the distal end with naked eyes, eyesight may be harmed by strong light.
  WARNING

• Keep the device out of reach of children.

• Do not try to modify or disassemble the unit.

• Do not pull hard or twist the insertion tube.

• The serious impact may bring breakage of lens components at the distal end.

• Do not use or store the instrument at a temperature higher than 60°C or lower than -20°C.

• Store the instrument in a dry and well-ventilated environment.

Parts Function

01 Downward Key
02 Power On/Off
03 Upward Key
04 OK
05 MENU
06 Brightness
07 Snap| 08 Control wheel
09 Lock knob
10 Micro SD Slot
11 Reset
12 5V DC Jack
13 Status Indicator
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Quick Setup

1. Detachable Panel
Take apart: Set Sliding key to outside with finger, then push forwards the panel which will be taken apart from the main body. Fig01.

Combine together: align connectors between the panel and main body closely, then slide the panel backward, with a crack, the panel will be fixed on main body securely. Fig02.

2. Ready for use
At shutdown status, plugin Micro SD in direction. Fig03

Long press button, the status indicator turns green, the device enters preview mode, the real-time image shows on the screen and at the same time, some icons and time information will be seen at a top location. Fig04

Through the button to adjust the illumination, steer the control wheel to make distal end bending. The locking knob is used to tighten or release the control wheel in order to fix the distal end at a certain angle. Fig05.

NOTE: Definition Press: press and release less than 1sec. Long press: keep press for around 3 secs.

MENU set up

 Switch on the device and enter preview mode, press MENU to access menu interface, use to select item and with OK to confirm. The menu options are listed as below: Time  watermark Loop Record Recording Date/time Language Brightness Format Default setting Version WIFI

NOTE : By Pressing the MENU key enable to end the current menu setting job and jump to the MENU interface so as to enter other items.

Time watermark
Using to select turn off or open, with an OK key to confirm, the open allows video to be recorded with time mark.
Loop Record
Permanent
1 minute
3 minutes
5 minutes
NOTE: Permanent means the whole video is to be recorded as a single clip.
Sound Recording
Under this item, to select open, the surrounding sound and video will be recorded simultaneously. At the same time, the icon on the top of the screen is changed
from to.
The function also can be activated by a shortcut key.
Date and Time
Using to increase or decrease the number, press OK to move to the next step. Fig 06.

Language
Select required language with, Press OK to confirm the choice.
Brightness
Through this menu, you can change the brightness of light on the camera end, total 4 levels optional, and off to turn off the light.

NOTE: In most cases, you should use the key to adjust brightness more often.
Format
In some cases, micro SD cards can not work properly, you can try to format the card to fix the problem. Please back up files in advance due to the data could be lost in the process.
Default setting and Version
By the two items, you can get to the factory setting and see the current software version.

WIFI
Select On or Off to choose the WIFI function to be activated or not, the icon on the top of the screen will turn to that indicates the WIFI is active.  Scan QR code on the screen to load down APP onto your smartphone, you can also search RoadCam in android or apple store to get the APP. To Set WLAN on your phone, find the net:wifi_camera _XXXXXXXXX and join it, then open the APP, the image will be present on your phone screen.

NOTE:   The function of keys on the panel is disabled until the wifi net is disconnected in the WLAN setting on your phone.
NOTE: A separate using manual for WIFI function is available, please contact your dealer to get detailed information.

Take pictures and Video recording

Take picture
In preview mode, press Snap to take a picture, the picture is stored on a Micro SD card with a file name of the running number. Such as IMG_0000002.JPG
Video recording
In preview mode, Long press Snap to take video, the video file name is related to date and time. Meanwhile, you can get a snapshot during the video recording process, the snapshot of the picture is stored with a running number.
For example  VID_20210116_110110.MOV
CAP_0000002.JPG

Image viewing
In preview mode, long press MENU, the image last picture or video will present, please use to find the image wanted. Fig07.

Press OK to play video, press OK again to pause, press OK once more return to play. Press to fast-forward, to back-forward, repeatedly press the key to get 2x 4x 8x speed.
Delete files
When you find a targeted picture or video, press MENU to delete files, press OK to choose to delete the current single one or all files. Long press MENU, jump to preview mode.

Storage & Maintenance

1. Rechargeable battery
Charging time around 7 hours till the indicator turns off, the fully charged battery can continuously work for 5 hours with LED ring illumination, around 2 hours for fiber illumination.
2. Cleaning components
Cleaning insertion tube Wipe thoroughly with a piece of gauze or other material moistened with neutral detergent, next clean by gauze moistened with clear water, and then wipe the insertion tube dry off all moisture.

NOTE: Clear the insertion tube immediately after withdrawing the insertion tube. Leave the very dirty insertion tube for long periods can cause it to be corroded.  Cleaning distal end Grasping the rigid portion of the camera end, use a clean soft piece of gauze or cotton swabs to wipe off dirt and water. Best results may be obtained using commercially available absolute ethanol.Fig08.

Cleaning unit body Wipe with a soft cloth dampened with clean water, and wipe with a clean and dry cloth.
3. Storage precautions

• Store the instrument under normal room temperature and humidity.
• Straighten angulation section while lay into carrying case.
• Store the equipment in a clean, dry, and stable place.

Q & A

Q: No image on the screen after turning the power on
A: The battery is exhausted. connect the panel to the power adapter and recharge.
Q: Unable to take photos or record video
A: SD card absent, wrongly inserted, full, or faulty.
Q: Shut down
A: When all functions freeze or fail, insert an insulated needle into the hole on the side of the main unit, restart the device to find if the problem is resolved. Fig09.

System parameters

Display Unit

Output 5VDC

Operating Environment

Operating
Temperatures| The distal end and insertion tube :0-60° C
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Other parts excepted of above :0-40°C
Operating
Humidity| 15-90% RH
Waterproof| Insertion tube| Ip67
Other parts| Ip52

Supplementary

Fiber illumination
On some devices, you can find an external radiator, Fig10. which is used to dissipate heat produced by a built-in 6 Watt light source, the light is conducted to the camera end by glass fiber.
WARNING: Be cautious not to touch the radiator, or the hot surface may hurt your finger.
High-temperature video scope
Devices equipped with a cooling system allow probe portion(camera and distal insertion tube) to work at high-temperature conditions, up to 250 centigrades. The cooler is fixed to the main body by screw, connected to compressed air, and find that cold air should spout out from 4 holes at the camera end, make sure the airflow is smooth, and keep at least 2 minutes outside before the probe portion enters the high temperature of objectives. The cooler splits the compressed air into cold and hot air, the cold enter the interior tunnel for use, and the hot air expels out from another end. Fig11,12

NOTE: Keep compressed air conveying constantly during the probe portion working at high-temperature conditions. The compressed air should be 5.5-6.9bar, clear and dry.

WARNING : Do not touch the cooler, the hot surface may hurt your skin.

FCC Warning

This device complies with Part 15 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.

NOTE 1: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE 2: Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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