Autel MaxiVideo MV301 User manual

Table of Contents
1. Safety Instructions...............................................................1
1.1 Work Area Safety ........................................................1
1.2 Electrical Safety...........................................................1
1.3 Personal Safety ............................................................ 2
2. Description, Specifications and Tool Components............3
2.1 Description...................................................................3
2.2 Specifications ...............................................................3
2.3 Accessories Included ...................................................5
2.4 Tool Components.........................................................5
2.5 Buttons and Controls ..................................................7
3. Installation............................................................................7
3.1 Battery Removal and Installation..............................7
3.2 The Imager Head and Cable Installation..................9
3.3 Accessories Installation...............................................9
3.4 Video-Out Cable Connection.................................... 10
3.5 LCD Monitor Installation.........................................10
3.6 Monitor Charging ..................................................... 11
4. Operation Instructions...................................................... 11
4.1 Basic Operation ......................................................... 11
4.2 Operation Precautions ..............................................14
4.3 Battery Precautions................................................... 16
4.4 Maintenance Instructions.........................................16
5. Troubleshooting .................................................................18
6. Warranty Information.......................................................19
6.1 Limited One Year Warranty.....................................19
6.2 Service Procedures.................................................... 20

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 WorkArea 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.
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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 place the tool on any unstable cart or surface. The
tool may fall causing serious injury to a person or serious
damage to the tool itself.
Turn off the instrument when not in use.
Do not spill any liquid on the monitor. Liquid can lead to
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.
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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 (10m). The ergonomic tool
features comfortable pistol 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 and
most cost-effective manner possible.
2.2 Specifications
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Recommended
use
Indoor
Optimal viewing
distance
1" to 14"(2.5 cm -35.6 cm)
Image capture
JPG Images (640 x 480)
Image control
Low Light Vision
Screen type
display
3.5" TFT LCD

Display
resolution
320 x 240
Power supply
Rechargeable Li-ion battery in monitor &
4 x AA batteries in camera
Tested
battery life
4-5 hours of continuous use
Transmission
range
32ft (10m) unobstructed view
Bandwidth
18MHz
Transmission
Frequency
2468MHz
Camera Head
16mm(0.63")/
8.5mm(0.33")/5.5mm(0.22")
Lighting
Fully adjustable LED
Imager head
8.5mm (0.33") is standard;
16mm (0.63") and
5.5mm (0.22") are optional.
Waterproof
1Camera & Cable to 3m(10’)
Operating
temp.
Main Unit: 32°F to 113°F(0°C to 45°C)
Cable: 14°F to 176 °F(-10°C to 80°C )
Storage temp.
-4°F to 158 °F(-20°C to 70°C)
Video output
RCA
Cable reach
1m(3’)-expandable to 5m(16’) w/Optional
Extensions
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2.3 Accessories Included
1) Blow molded case
2) AC adapter
3) User’s Manual
4) Imager head and cable (16mm /8.5mm/5.5mm)
5) Magnet, hook and mirror
6) 4 x AA Batteries
7) 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 with
comfortable pistol grip design.
2) Cable Connector –Connects the handheld display unit to
the imager head and cable.
3) Imager Head and Cable –Connects to the instrument
while in use to view images and videos.
4) Power Indicator Light –Illuminates green once the tool is
turned on.
5) 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) Turn the handheld display unit upside down to expose the
battery compartment cap and screw (Fig. 4).
2) Use a screwdriver to remove screw and
battery compartment cap.
3) 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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into the proper slots in the battery compartment.
4) Proper battery orientation is indicated in the battery
compartment.
5) 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 connected to
the handheld display unit. To connect the cable to the handheld
display unit, make sure the key and slot (Fig. 6) are properly
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 imager head and then fix the
accessory as shown in (Fig.8).
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