explorer compact GL8822 User manual

Version 1.1
Please read this user manual carefully before using this product.
Failure to understand operation procedures may result in injury.
Model: GL8822, GL8823
Model: GL8822, GL8823
EU Environmental Protection
Waste electrical products should
not be disposed of with household
waste. Please recycle where
facilities exist. Check with your
local authority or retailer for
recycling advice.
Inspection Camera
with Recordable Monitor
INSPECTION TOOL
INSPECTION TOOL

CONTENTS
* GL8822 = GL8807(handle) + GT4802(camera)
GL8823 = GL8809(handle) + GT4803(camera)
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
※ Prevent object and liquid entry. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video display unit. Liquid
increases the risk of electrical shock and damage to the product.
※ The unit is not shock-resistant. Do not use Explorer Compact as a hammer and avoid high
impact resultant from things such as dropping the unit from height
※ Do not immerse camera handle or LCD screen in water. Avoid moisture, and store product in
a dry place. Such measures reduce the risk of electric shock and damage. The lens and the tube
are water resistant when the unit is fully assembled, but the LCD screen and handle are not.
※ Do not use the camera if condensation forms inside the lens. Let the water evaporate before
using again.
※ Turn off the system if it is not in use.
※ Attention should be given to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
※ Remove the batteries when cleaning the unit.
※ Remove the batteries before storing the unit for a long time.
※ When necessary, REPLACE ALL FOUR (4) BATTERIES in this unit with new ones, not one (1) or
two (2) batteries at a time.
※ Use only the size and type of battery specified.
※ Be sure to install the battery with the correct polarity as indicated in the battery compartment.
※ Properly dispose of batteries. Exposure to high temperatures can cause batteries to explode,
so do not dispose of in a fire. Place tape over the terminals to prevent direct contact with other
objects.
※ Some countries have regulations concerning battery disposal. Please follow all applicable
regulations.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
General Safety Information
Welcome
Features
Packing List
Structure
Installation
Operation
Switch on Camera
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Recording Video
Taking Photos
Playback Video/picture
Deleting Video/picture
Deleting Folder
How to Enter the Setting Mode
Language Setting
Video System Setting
Formatting
Default Setup
View Version Information
Frame Rate Setting
Time Stamp Setting
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FCC Information
Date/time Setting
Event Playback
Specifications
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Zoom in Picture
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LEDs Brightness Control
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FEATURES
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STRUCTURE
WELCOME
Mini 17mm Waterproof LED Lens
Magnet x 1
Hook x 1 Mirror x 1 Extension Tube
(Optional)
Only for GL8822
Mirror x 1 Rubber ring x 1Magnet x 1 Hook x 1
Only for GL8823
Mini 9mm Waterproof LED Lens
Power Indicator
Menu
OK
Up
Down
Congratulations on your purchase of our inspection video camera with recordable color LCD
screen, the EXPLORER COMPACT. Please read the user manual carefully before using this product.
This product is designed as a remote inspection device, capable of recording video/taking pictures.
Appropriate for use in surveying pipes or other hard-to-reach places, equipment or furnishing
installation, car repair, etc. Features include waterproof LED lens, real-time recording, and
micro SD card storage.
PACKING LIST
(Optional)
Micro
SD Card
Video cable
x 1
USB cable
x 1
Flexible Tube
Mini 17mm Waterproof
LED Lens
Flexible Tube Interface
Power Switch
Take Photo
Record Video
Play Back
Delete File/Zoom In Picture
Color TFT-LCD Monitor
USB Port
Micro SD Card Slot
Video Out
● Allows for easy surveying of small, hard-to-reach places
● Mini water-proof camera with 1m (3ft.) flexible extended tube
● Manufactured and tested to IP67 waterproof standard
● 2.7"TFT-LCD monitor
● OSD manu for operation
● Video recording capability, supports up to 32GB micro SD card
● Adjustable brightness on lens-mounted LED light
● 3 useful accessories included: hook,mirror and magnet
● Lightweight, handheld design, flexible and convenient to use
Handle with LCD screen
x 1

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INSTALLATION
To Install Batteries (Dry your hands before installation or replacing batteries.)
1. Remove battery cover;
2. Insert four (4) AA batteries into their appropriate slots, with proper orientation, as indicated
on the battery compartment;
3. Replace battery cover.
To Attach Flexible Tube with Handle
To connect the flexible tube camera with control
handle, first make sure that the keyed end of the
tube is aligned with the slot in the handle, then
use slight force to push them together. Once
properly aligned, twist the treaded knob clockwise
until the connection is securely in place.
Fasten the treaded knob
Keyed end plugs into socket
To connect the extension tube, first align the keyed end with the slot in the
handle. Use slight force to push them together. Once properly aligned, twist
the treaded knob clockwise until the connection is securely in place. Repeat
this process to connect the other end of extension tube to flexible camera
tube.
To Install Extension Tube
To Install Accessories
The three (3) included accessories (mirror, hook and magnet) are all attached to the camera in the
same way as illustrated below:
For GL8822: to prepare accessory for installation, push down on stem-side of black interface
while pulling away from adjacent side. This will open the base of the accessor y. Next, align inside
of stem-side to either treaded surface at the base of camera head. Tighten to secure the
accessory in place.
Click to lock up
Aim at the cut of slot Wear the rubber ring
Hook the hole
For GL8822 For GL8823
SD card
To Insert SD Card
After SD card is inserted into SD card slot successfully, an SD card
icon will appear on the monitor screen; otherwise, the ‘no SD
card’ icon will show.
NOTE: If the device fails to read the TF card due to late insertion or
some problem of the TF card, the screen displays "FORMAT TF CARD".
If the TF card is in normal condition, press OK; otherwise, press YES
to format the TF card.
CD driver( G ) 3.5 Floppy Disk( A ) Mobile Disk( H )
To Connect USB Cable
Use the provided USB cable to connect the product to any PC with a
USB slot. Your computer should automatically recognize the new
hardware, which you may browse by double-clicking on the My Computer
icon on your desktop, and then navigating into the Mobile Disk directory.

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Insert video cable into the video out socket of the monitor, insert the other end of the cable into
the video in jack of any compatible TV or display device. The LCD monitor is now capable of
outputting high quality video to another display.
Video Output
2. When in use, the tube should easily maneuver itself into position. Do not apply excessive force.
3. The flexible tube can be bent into numerous shapes that may help you explore areas you
otherwise thought were impossible to see.
4. The accessories included with EXPLORER COMPACT can be used to retrieve small items like
dropped rings or screws.
OPERATION
1. Press and hold on the power switch for about 3 seconds to turn on the camera, the power
indicator will illuminate and the LCD will become viewable.
Switch on Camera
Zoom in Picture
In real-time monitoring mode, press the button to zoom in (1.0X, 1.5X, 2.0X,3.0X) the
picture.
1. In real-time monitoring mode, press the button
to begin recording;
2. Press again to stop recording.
Recording Video
* The video will be automatically saved as an individual
file every 30 minutes.
* “Memory Full” appears on the LCD screen indicates
that the SD card memory is full. 00:05:43
2009/02/11
14:50:40 2009/02/11 14:50:40
Time Stamp
Recording
Recorded
Time
Battery Capacity
SD Card
Icon
Current
Date/Time
Notice!
+ 1.5x
Multiple
of the
Current
Video to
Enlarge
LEDs Brightness Control
00:05:43
2009/02/11
14:50:40 2009/02/11 14:50:40
+ 1.5x
-+
2
Taking photos
In real-time monitoring mode, press the button
to take a photo.
Notice!
The 5 levels of LED brightness can be adjusted by
pressing the and button in real-time monitoring
or recording video mode.
* “Memory Full” appears on the LCD screen indicates that the SD card memory is full.

3. for playback video:
Press the or button to select your desired video, and then
press OK button to playback.
Pause: press the OK button once to pause, press again to
resume play;
Fast Forward: press and hold on the button until the Current
Playback Mode Icon switch to ;
Rewind: press and hold on the button until the Current
Playback Mode Icon switch to ;
Stop/Exit: press the MENU button.
for view pictures:
Press the or button to select your desired video, press
OK or MENU button to view and press again to exit.
Deleting Video/Picture
1. In real-time monitoring mode, press the button to toggle to
the video/picture folder.
2. Press the or button to select your desired folder, and
then press OK button.
3. Press the or button to select your desired file, and then
press the button and the right interface appears:
4. Press the or button to toggle between and , that is,
to cancel or delete. Once you have highlighted your desired
selection, press the OK button.
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Playback Video/Picture
1. In real-time monitoring mode, press the button to toggle to
the video/picture folder.
2. Press the and buttons to select your desired folder, and
then the press OK button to toggle to the right interface:
* Mark next to a file name indicates that the file is a video.
mark next to a file indicates that the file is a picture.
Notice!
2010/04/27 15:35:23
00:00:04 00:03:50
Current Playback Mode
Deleting Folder
Deleting a folder is done in the same way as deleting a single file.
15:53:00 CH2
15:53:03 CH2
15:56:40 CH2
15:59:03 CH2
16:05:17 CH2
15:53:00 CH2
20110127 0001/0006
?
PLAYBACK 0001/0002
2010-04-26
2010-04-26
?
How to enter the Setting Mode
In real-time monitoring mode, press the MENU button: SYSTEM SETTING
OK
15:53:00 CH1
15:53:03 CH1
15:56:40 CH1
15:59:03 CH1
16:05:17 CH1
15:53:00 CH1
20110127 0001/0006
Indicates
video
file
Indicates
picture
file
English
Language
1. In the setting mode, press the or button to select ‘SYSTEM
SETTING’, and then press OK button.
2. Press the or button to select ‘Language’, and then press
OK button, the following interface will appear:
3. Press the or button to select your desired language.
4. Press OK button to confirm and press MENU button to exit.
Language Setting
OK

View Version Information
1. In the setting mode, press the or button to select ‘SYSTEM SETTING’, and then press
OK button.
2. Press the or button to select ‘Version’ and then press OK button. You will now be able
to view the version details of your product.
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Video System Setting
1. In the setting mode, press the or button to select ‘SYSTEM SETTING’, and then press
OK button.
2. Press the or button to select ‘Video System’ and then press OK button.
3. Press the or button to toggle between NTSC and PAL. Once your desired system is
selected, press OK button to confirm and press the MENU button to exit.
Formating
1. In the setting mode, press the or button to select ‘SYSTEM SETTING ’, and then press
OK button.
2. Press the or button to select ‘Format’, and then press OK button.
3. Press the or button to toggle between YES and NO, that is, to format or cancel. Press
the OK button to confirm and press the MENU button to exit.
Default Setup
1. In the setting mode, press the or button to select ‘SYSTEM SETTING ’, and then press
OK button.
2. Press the or button to select ‘Default Setup’ and then press OK button.
3. Press the or button to toggle between YES and NO, that is to restore default or cancel.
Press the OK button to confirm and press the MENU button to exit..
Date/Time
2011 / 02 / 13
09 : 51
Year OK
Event Playback
1. In the setting mode, press the or button to select ‘EVENT PLAYBACK’, and then press
OK button.
2. Refer to user manual instructions on Playback of Video/Picture, Deleting Video/Picture, and
Deleting Folder for guidance.
Date/Time Setting
1. In the setting mode, press the or button to select ‘Date/
Time’ and then press OK button, The right interface will appear:
2. Press OK button to select Date or Time;
Press the or button to adjust selection;
Press the MENU button to confirm and exit.
Frame Rate Setting
1. In the setting mode, press the or button to select ‘RECORDER SETTING’, and then
press OK button.
2. Press the or button to select ‘Frame Rate’ and then press OK button.
3. Press the or button to toggle between different frame rates. Once your desired rate is
selected, press OK button to confirm and press the MENU button to exit.
Time Stamp Setting
1. In the setting mode, press the or button to select ‘RECORDER SETTING’, and then press
OK button.
2. Press the or button to select ‘Time Stamp’ and then press OK button.
3. Press the and buttons to toggle between On and Off. Once your desired selection is made,
press OK button to confirm and press the MENU button to exit.

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FCC INFORMATION
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;
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The graphics included in this user manual are subject to minor change without notice.
SPECIFICATIONS
* All specifications are subject to minor change without prior notice.
50o
CMOS
GL8822 GL8823
36o
640 480 (PAL); 640 x 480 (NTSC)x
Horizontal Viewing Angle
Imaging Sensor
Total Pixels
Model No.
camera
0 Lux
Minimum Illumination
4 x AA batteries
Power Supply
PAL/NTSC
2.7″TFT-LCD
960 x 240
263 x 86 x 49(mm) (Excluding Flexible Tube)
IP67 (for lens/tube only)
17mm 9mm
LCD Screen Type
LCD Effective Pixels
Video System
Waterproof Capacity
Dimensions (W D H)x x
Tube Diameter
.JPEG
Picture Type
15~85%RH
-10 ~50 /14 F~122 F
O O O O
C C
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity (Max.)
Picture/Video Pixels 640 x 480
Video Size 27M byte/minute
Frame Rate 5-30 frame/second (optional)
.AVI
Video Type
Support up to 32GB
Capacity of SD Card
Data Transmission USB 2.0
484g 420g
Approx. Weight