Amazing Machinery Viztrac AM 100 User manual

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■ STANDARD FIXED HEAD ■ 100' ■ 130' ■ 150'
■ 200' ■ 225'
■ AM 100 ■ AM 200 ■ AM 240 ■ 512hz Built-In Sonde
■ AM 140 ■ AM 200B ■ AM 240B
VIZTRAC
VIZTRAC
VIZTRAC
VIZTRAC User’s Guide
3807 Old Tasso Rd. NE
Cleveland, TN 37312-5732

DVR Quick Start Instructions
• After turning system power ON, ensure monitor is on the correct Input:
- Video should show “Insert SD Card” if none present, or an SD Card
Icon in the Lower Right and a Camera Icon in the Upper Right if
already loaded.
- If neither “Insert SD Card” nor icons are present, change Video
Input to V1 with Monitor’s Remote and check the Power LED on
the DVR.
°Leds from Left-to-Right: Menu (Green), Preview (Green), Record
(Green), Power (Red)
- If no ights are on, check connectors at the back of the DVR.
Main Camera Modes:
•Standby Mode: Indicated by a “Camera Icon” in the pper Right and an
SD Card Icon in the Lower Right. In this mode, the monitor shows what
the Camera sees in real-time.
- Press “OK” in this mode to Start “Recording Mode”.
- This should be the default mode after startup. If not, consult the ser
Manual.pdf in the included CD to adjust DVR settings.
•Recording Mode: Indicated by a flashing “Red Circle” Icon in the Lower
Left, and an increasing Recording Time count in the pper Right. The
DVR is actively recording what you see on the monitor.
- Press “Stop” in this mode to Stop Recording.
- After stopping a recording, the DVR defaults to “Playback Mode” with
the newly made file ready to play.
• P ayback Mode: Indicated by an “Arrow” Icon in the pper Right, Video
Length Current/Total in the Top Center, and Video Status Icons (Play,
Pause) in the Lower Left. In this mode the DVR is playing/waiting to play
a saved video.
- Press “ESC” from here to go to “Fi e List Mode”.
- To return to Standby Mode from Playback Mode: Press “ESC”-> File
List Mode, “ESC” -> Main Menu, Select “EXIT”.
How to work basic functions with your DVR
TO SET UP HOW YOU WANT TO RECORD- example manually by remote,
motion detection etc.
- Remove SD card
- Press MENU on remote
- Scroll down to REC MODE and press OK
DROP DOWN BOX APPEARS WITH FOLLOWING OPTIONS
Manual - by remote
Motion detection - starts recording when there is motion
Power up rec - starts recording as soon as camera is turned on (MUST HAVE
MEMORY CARD INSERTED BEFORE TURNING ON CAMERA)
Scheduled - weekly or once (you pick the days, date, and time) **Scheduled
instructions below these
- Scroll up or down to option you want and push OK on your remote
- Scroll down to EXIT and hit OK. Now it’s ready for whichever you chose
(except scheduled)
***FOR SCHEDULED RECORDING
- Press Menu on your remote
- Scroll down to REC SETTING and press OK
- Choose SCHEDULED TIME and press OK
- Pick a GROUP - 1,2,3 or 4 and press OK
- Scroll over to choose your settings and use arrows to move around screen
- Press OK when you choose your days, dates, times
- Press ESC on Remote to get to main menu
- Scroll down to EXIT and press OK
TIPS ON RECORDING/HOW TO MANUALLY RECORD (if that’s how it’s set
up) WITH YOUR REMOTE
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- Insert your SD card
- Press OK to start recording
- Press ESC (NOT STOP) to stop recording
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- Press Menu
- Scroll down to PLAYBACK and press OK
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- Press MENU and scroll down to PLAYBACK and press OK
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- At pop up screen scroll to YES OR NO TO DELETE and press OK
- Press ESC to get to main menu
- Scroll down to EXIT and press OK
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Diagram & Equipment Spe ifi ations . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Equipment Spe ifi ation
& Safety Instru tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
AM 100/140 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AM 200/240 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Control Panel for AM 200/240. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AM 200/240 Sonde/DVR Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
AM 200B/240B Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Control Panel for AM 200B/240B . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
How to work basi fun tions with your DVR . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside ba k over
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Included Not Pictured
- 7” LCD Color Monitor
- 512 hz Built in Sonde
(Not on the AM100/140)
- DVR (Not on the AM100/140)
DIAGRAM & SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY INFORMATION
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-Wrong setting set on Monitor or Recording Device
-Faulty Video Cable
-Broken or damaged monitor or recording device
-Broken or loose connection in camera head or control
box.
ry his:
Press V1/V2button on the monitor
-Read Monitor or Recording Device instructions
manual to make sure you are on the proper settings.
Be sure to check the batteries in all remote controls.
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EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
and none of the solutions above have worked, the
equipment will need to diagnosed by a technician.
Please call the repair department.
BLURRY OR SCRAMBLED PIC URE
Possible Problems:
-Monitor Broken or Damaged
-Seal broken or compromised
-Moisture in head
-Camera Head Fried
-Faulty Video Cable
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
moisture. If head has been tampered with or
abused, a seal may have broken and allowed
moisture into the head. This would cause a blurry
or scrambled picture. Camera System should then
be diagnosed by a repair technician
COLORFUL IMAGES DIS OR ED COLORS
Possible Problems:
-Monitor Broken or Damaged
-Seal broken or compromised
-Moisture in head-Camera head Fried
-Faulty Video Cable
RY HIS
Look at camera head and check for any type of
moisture. If head has been tampered with or abused a
seal may have broken and allowed moisture into the
head. This would cause the camera head to fry and
create strange distorted colors to form on the screen.
Camera system should then be diagnosed by a repair
technician.
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AM 100/140 OPERATION
The AM 100/140 camera D ES N T come with a sonde
transmitter for locating or a DVR for recording.
nce you have inspected all components to make sure
that they are not damaged or broken, plug the unit into
an outlet. Press the power switch and it will turn the
power on to the unit. You may need to press the power
switch on the monitor if this is the first time the system
has been started. You do not need to power the monitor
off after use as the main power switch will do this for
you.
To rotate the angle on the monitor, press the 2nd button
from the left (looks like arrows in a circle) on the monitor
to rotate the screen.
If you are having trouble with your unit not functioning
properly, please see the trouble shooting section or con-
tact one of our technicians.
“NO SIGNAL” FLASHING ON MONI OR
Possible Problems:
-Wrong setting set on Monitor or Recording Device
-Faulty Video Cable
-Broken or damaged monitor or recording device
-Broken or loose connection in camera head or control
box.
ry his:
Press V1/V2button on the monitor
-Read Monitor or Recording Device instructions
manual to make sure you are on the proper settings.
Be sure to check the batteries in all remote controls.
If you can play back on the Monitor or Recording Device
and none of the solutions above have worked, the
equipment will need to diagnosed by a technician.
Please call the repair department.
BLURRY OR SCRAMBLED PIC URE
Possible Problems:
-Monitor Broken or Damaged
-Seal broken or compromised
-Moisture in head
-Camera Head Fried
-Faulty Video Cable
ry his:
Look at camera head and check for any type of
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AM 200/240 OPERATION
AM 200/240 INSPECTION CAMERA
nce you have inspected all components to make sure
that they are not damaged or broken, plug the unit into
an outlet. Press the power switch and it will turn the
power on to the unit. You may need to press the power
switch on the monitor if this is the first time the system
has been started. You do not need to power the monitor
off after use as the main power switch will do this for
you.
Check to see if the lights on your camera head are on.
If they are, proceed to the next step. If they are not,
check your power receptacle and refer to the trouble
shooting section of your manual.
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the repair department to have unit diagnosed.
NO LIGH S - NO VIDEO
Possible Problems:
-Broken or damaged control box
-Damaged or faulty connection within camera head
Please call the repair department for instructions on
how to have the equipment diagnosed.
HORIZON AL WAVY LINES ACROSS SCREEN
Possible Problems:
-512 Hz Transmitter Built in Head is in the N
position.
-Faulty Video Cable
-Dirty Monitor
ry his:
If the transmitter that is built inside the camera head is in the
N position, the frequency that it puts out interferes with the
camera head frequency, and will create wavy lines across your
monitor. Inspect your pipe and ten locate to avoid picture
distortion. If the suggestions above have not eliminated the
problem there is a possibility that your Monitor or Recording
Device is dirty and needs to be cleaned. See Monitor Instruction
Booklet for cleaning instructions. If problem persists, please
contact a repair technician at Amazing Machinery.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
The trouble shooting guidelines below are designed to help
you out in the field. If you cannot figure out the problem or
fix it without voiding your warranty, please call the number
listed in the back of your manual to speak with a repair
technician.
LIGH S URN ON - NO VIDEO
Possible Problems:
-Check DVR and make sure all cords are plugged into
back securely
-Faulty Video Cable
-Broken or loose connection in Camera Head
Call the repair department to get the proper instructions on
how to have the equipment diagnosed.
VIDEO WORKS - LIGH S DON’ URN ON
Possible Problems:
-Lights Burnt out
-Dimmer Control Switch Turned Down
-Dimmer Control Switch Broken
-Broken or loose connection in Camera Head
ry his:
Turn dimmer control all the way down and then all the way
back up. check to see if GFCI is working properly with the
camera system. If problem still persists, please contact
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AM 200/240 CONTROL PANEL
POWER SONDE DIMMER
CONTROL

AM 200/240 OPERATION
SONDE OP ION:
Your camera came equipped with a 512 Hz transmitter,
built inside the camera head. Please refer to the
previous diagram 1.A to activate the built in transmitter.
Simply press the sonde switch located on the main
control panel. The switch will light up. You will need to
be sure to have your locator set to 512 Hz or you will
not be able to locate the transmitter.
•N TE - when sonde is activated you have a scrambled
video signal or no signal at all.
DVR OP ION:
Your camera also came with a DVR. This will allow you
to record the image that you see. You will need a 2-32
GC SD card to capture the video Insert the SD card.
Please see How to work basic functions with your
DVR (on inside back cover) section in order to set your
camera up to record.
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AM 200B/240B CONTROL PANEL

AM 200B/240B OPERATION
When you receive the camera, plug the battery up with
the enclosed power adapter into the input port to get a
full charge. It usually takes between 7-8 hours to charge
when it’s at 0%. ALWAYS MAKE SURE HE VOL AGE
ON HE BA ERY IS SE A 20 VOL S, A LOWER
SE ING CAN AFFEC SOME FEA URES ON HE
CAMERA (IF YOU NEED O RESE –HOLD HE POWER
BU ON DOWN ON HE BA ERY UN IL HE VOL AGE
FLASHES, HEN KEEP PRESSING HE POWER BU ON
UN IL I GE S 20V AND RELEASE HE BU ON).
To power up the camera with the battery, simply plug
one end of the enclosed cord in to the DC output port on
the battery pack and the other end into the jack on the
control panel. Adjust your lights with the black slide knob
on the control panel. Press the sonde button to activate
the sonde (screen will become distorted). Insert the
memory card into the slot located on the panel where
DVR is. (RECORDING SE ING INS RUC IONS FOR
DVR ARE ON LAS PAGE OF HIS USER GUIDE)
IF YOUR BA ERY DIES WHILE YOU’RE ON HE JOB,
YOU CAN USE HE POWER ADAP ER HA CHARGES
HE BA ERY O POWER UP YOUR CAMERA.
AM 200B/240B OPERATION (CONT.)
9” MONI OR RO A ION FEA URE
To rotate the angle on the monitor, first determine if you
have the push button monitor or the touch button
monitor.
PUSH BU ON MONI OR
Push M button on monitor until rotate option is on the
screen. Then press + or – to view in different angles. By
remote - press menu until rotate shows, then press
forgto view different angles.
OUCH BU ON MONI OR
Press 2nd button from left on monitor (looks like a book)
6 times until you see down, then press + or – to view
different angles. By remote, press menu 6 times until
you see down, then press forgto view different
angles.
**IF YOU ARE USING YOUR BA ERY O OPERA E HE
SYS EM AND NO HING IS WORKING, MAKE SURE
YOUR VOL AGE IS SE A 20 VOL S ON HE BA ERY.
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