Autel MaxiVideo MV208 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............................................................................... 4
2.4 TOOL COMPONENTS AND PORTS .................................................................. 5
2.5 BUTTONS AND CONTROLS............................................................................. 7
3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION........................................................ 9
3.1 BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9
3.2 BATTERY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................. 10
3.3 THE IMAGER HEAD AND CABLE INSTALLATION......................................... 10
3.4 ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION ..................................................................... 11
3.5 MICRO SD CARD INSTALLATION ................................................................ 12
3.6 USB CABLE CONNECTION .......................................................................... 12
3.7 VIDEO-OUT (TV-OUT)CABLE CONNECTION.............................................. 12
4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS................................................................... 13
4.1 BASIC OPERATION ...................................................................................... 13
4.2 OPERATION PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................... 14
4.3 TOOL INSPECTION....................................................................................... 15
4.4 TOOL AND WORK AREA SET-UP................................................................. 16
4.5ON SCREEN NAVIGATION............................................................................ 18
4.6 ICONS .......................................................................................................... 28
4.7 SOFTWARE UPDATE .................................................................................... 28
5. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................. 29

6. WARRANTY INFORMATION.................................................................... 30
6.1 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY................................................................ 30
6.2 SERVICE PROCEDURES................................................................................ 30

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1. Safety Instructions
To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the scan
tool, read this instruction manual first and observe the following
safety precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle.
1.1 Work Area 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.
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.
Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/electrical
fires nearby.
Do not use the tool around corrosive chemicals which can ruin
the photo quality.
Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating the
tool.
Keep the tools 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 risk.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling,
or unplugging the tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts.
If operating the tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a

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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.
Never spill liquid on the display units. Liquid increases the risk
of electric shock and damage to the tool.
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 MV208 digital videoscope is an
ideal tool for examining difficult- to- reach areas normally hidden
from sight. It features the ability to record digital still images and
MPEG2 or MPEG1 videos either on its internal flash memory or on
the removable Micro SD card (Optional). The ergonomic tool not
only features a 2.4" full color LCD screen, auto focus and viewing
capacity as close as 1" with crystal clear output, but also offers the
capability to stream digital video directly to a PC. The Multipurpose
videoscope is an economical solution to inspect machinery, facilities
and infrastructure in the safest, quickest and most cost-effective
manner possible.
2.2 Specifications
Recommended use
Indoor
Optimal viewing
Distance
1" to 14" (2.5cm to 35.6cm) with 8.5mm
diameter imager head
3/8" to 12" (0.95cm to 30cm) with
5.5mm diameter imager head
Image capture
JPG images (640x480)
AVI videos (320 x 240)
Screen type display
2.4" TFT LCD
Display resolution
320 x 240
Power supply
4xAA alkaline battery(1.5V)
Tested battery life
3-4 hours of continuous use
Dimensions
184 x 162.5 x 78mm (7.24" x 6.39" x
3.07")
Weight
0.23kg(0.46lbs)

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Recording medium
Micro SD card (Micro SD card is
optional and not included)
Image controls
Zoom, low light vision
Lighting
Fully adjustable LED
Cable reach
1m (3') -- expandable to 6m (19')
w/optional extensions
Imager head
18.5mm (0.33") is standard and 5.5mm
(0.22") is optional.
Waterproof
Imager head and cable to 3m (10')
Additional ports
USB, video out (TV out) port
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)
Operating humidity
5% - 95% non-condensing (display unit)
Video output
RCA
TV out
NTSC, PAL
2.3 Accessories Included
1) User’s Manual
2) Imager Head and Cable (8.5mm is standard, 5.5mm is optional)
3) Magnet, Mirror and Hook (hook will only be available when
8.5mm imager head is provided)
4) USB Cable
5) Video out Cable (TV out Cable)
6) Blister Case or Blow Molded Case -- there are two different
packages for the tool.

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2.4 Tool Components and Ports
The MaxiVideoTM MV208 comes with the following items:
Note: Because of continuing improvements, actual product may
differ slightly from photo.
Fig. 1
1) Handheld Display Unit –The ergonomic tool with
comfortable pistol grip design.
2) Imager Head and Cable –Connects to the tool while in use to
view images and videos.
3) Cable Connector –Connects the handheld display unit to the
imager head and cable.
4) Power Indicator Light –Illuminates green once the tool is
powered on.
5) Power Button –Turns on/off the tool.
6) Video-out Port –Connects the tool to a TV with the supplied

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video-out cable to view the real-time image.
7) Mini USB Port –Connects the tool to a computer with the
supplied USB cable to exchange information.
8) Micro SD card Slot –Holds the Micro SD card.
9) Battery Compartment Cap- Indicates to install or remove the
battery.
10) Accessory Magnet –Picks up small metal objects such as
dropped rings or screws on the floor.
11) Accessory Hook –Unclogs obstacles and picks up wires in the
pipes or confined areas.
12) Accessory Mirror –Helps users look around corners and see
the unreachable areas.
Fig. 2 8.5mm accessories
Fig. 3 5.5mm accessories
NOTE: The accessories for MV208 (8.5mm imager head), and
MV208 (5.5mm imager head) are different.

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2.5 Buttons and Controls
Fig. 4
A. LCD Screen –Indicates still images and videos.
B. Trash Can/Reverse Button –Deletes captured photos and
videos in the play mode. While capturing a photo or video, press
Reverse Button will control the direction of the real-time image
and video in the live screen. The real-time image and video will
do a horizontal reverse or a vertical reverse.
C. Play Button –Replays captured photos and videos.
D. Setting/Back Button –Moves to the primary settings screen,
while pressing again will return to the last viewed screen.
E. Camera/Video Button –Switches between two modes:
camera or video.
F. UP Arrow Zoom Adjusting Button –Uses Up arrow
button to zoom in while in the camera mode. Moves up through
menu and submenu items in menu mode.

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G. DOWN Arrow Zoom Adjusting Button –Uses Down
arrow button to zoom out while in the camera mode. Moves
down through menu and submenu items in menu mode.
H. LEFT Arrow LED Lighting Adjusting Button –Uses
Left arrow button to decrease LED brightness in the camera
mode. Moves the cursor to the desired item. Moves to the
previous image or video in the play mode.
I. RIGHT Arrow LED Lighting Adjusting Button –
Uses Right arrow button to increase LED brightness in the
camera mode. Moves the cursor to the desired item. Moves to
the next image or video in the play mode.
J. OK Button –Confirms a selection (or action) from a menu.
Starts recording image or video in live mode. Starts or suspends
file reviewing in play mode.