GE XL Lv User manual

GE
Digital Solutions Remote Visual Inspection
XL Lv VideoProbe
XLLVBMAN Rev. B
March 2017

XL Lv VideoProbe
Operating Manual
XLLVBMAN Rev.A
April 2016

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1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 12
AboutthisManual...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Battery XL Lv .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Indicators, and Connectors ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Controls............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
2. Safety Information....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Symbols and Terms.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
General Warnings...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
General Cautions........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Battery Warnings ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Symboles et termes employés........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Avertissementsgénéraux.................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Mentionsgénérales«Attention»................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Avertissementsliésàlabatterie.................................................................................................................................................................. 21
3. Getting Started.............................................................................................................................................................. 23
System Removal ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
System Power On ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
SystemPowerO....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
System Storage............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
MountingAccessories ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Battery ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Battery Charge Level............................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Charging Battery......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Keyboard Support...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Saving Images and Video.................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Optical Tip......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
4. Common Tasks .............................................................................................................................................................. 33
GO TO Menu.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
GO TO > File Manager............................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
GO TO > Eject Hardware....................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
GO TO > Zoom Level ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
GO TO > Light Output.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
GO TO > Long Exposure ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 37
GOTO>Inverse+....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
GO TO > Invert............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
GOTO>Annotations............................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Live Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
Live Main Menu > Light Output ..................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Live Main Menu > Image Control.................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Live Main Menu > Image Control > Image Brightness .............................................................................................................. 42
Live Main Menu > Image Control > Zoom Level............................................................................................................................... 43

Live Main Menu > Image Control > Invert ............................................................................................................................................ 44
LiveMainMenu>Annotation.......................................................................................................................................................................... 45
LiveMainMenu>Annotation>Text.......................................................................................................................................................... 46
LiveMainMenu>Annotation>Arrow..................................................................................................................................................... 47
LiveMainMenu>Annotation>Preset.................................................................................................................................................... 48
LiveMainMenu>Annotation>HideAnnotation........................................................................................................................... 49
Live Main Menu > File Manager ..................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Live Main Menu > Eject Hardware............................................................................................................................................................... 51
Live Main Menu > Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
5. Operation.......................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Live Main Menu > Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display Setup............................................................................................................................ 53
Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display Setup > Battery Icon....................................................................................... 54
Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display Setup Date / Time............................................................................................. 55
Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display Setup > Logo......................................................................................................... 56
Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display Setup > Text Color............................................................................................ 57
Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display Setup > White Balance................................................................................. 58
Live Main Menu > Setup > Video Record Setup ............................................................................................................................... 59
Live Main Menu > Setup > Video Record Setup > Save Location...................................................................................... 60
Live Main Menu > Setup > Video Record Setup > MPEG Quality........................................................................................ 61
Live Main Menu > Setup > Still Image Setup....................................................................................................................................... 62
Live Main Menu > Setup > Still Image Setup > Save Location.............................................................................................. 63
Live Main Menu > Setup > Still Image Setup > Format............................................................................................................... 64
Live Main Menu > Setup > Still Image Setup > JPEG Quality................................................................................................. 65
LiveMainMenu>Setup>AudioAnnotationSetup ..................................................................................................................... 66
LiveMainMenu>Setup>AudioAnnotationSetup>PlaybackVolume .................................................................. 67
Live Main Menu > Setup > Language Setup........................................................................................................................................ 68
Live Main Menu > Setup > System Tools ................................................................................................................................................ 69
Live Main Menu > Setup > System Tools > System Info............................................................................................................. 70
Capturing Images and Video............................................................................................................................................................................ 71
Steering the VideoProbe....................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
ArticulationLock.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
ArticulationHome..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Freeze Frame................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 73
Freeze Frame Menu.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 74
File Manager................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
File Manager > Recall.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 75
Recalled Image Menu............................................................................................................................................................................................. 76
File Manager > Copy................................................................................................................................................................................................ 77
File Manager > Delete............................................................................................................................................................................................. 78
File Manager > Create Folder ......................................................................................................................................................................... 79
File Manager > Rename........................................................................................................................................................................................ 80
File Manager > Still Image Setup................................................................................................................................................................... 81
File Manager > Video Record Setup........................................................................................................................................................... 81
Video Playback Menu.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 82
MenuDirectedInspection(MDI)..................................................................................................................................................................... 83

7. Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................84
Inspecting and Cleaning the System......................................................................................................................................................... 84
Cleaning Optical Tips............................................................................................................................................................................................... 84
Service.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 85
8. Technical Specications ........................................................................................................................................... 86
Operating Temperature........................................................................................................................................................................................ 86
Camera................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 86
System................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 86
Power ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 87
Power Supply ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 87
StandardsComplianceandClassications......................................................................................................................................... 87
Software............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 88
Probe Measurements.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 89
9. Appendix ........................................................................................................................................................................... 90

1 Introduction
About this Manual
This manual and the related equipment is intended for visual inspection technicians with a basic
understanding of inspection principles and practices, and who are familiar with basic computer
operations, but who may not have experience with a video borescope system.
The manual contains complete setup, operating, and maintenance instructions for the XL Lv
video borescope system. The manual also provides a product overview, step-by-step procedures,
and reference information.
To ensure operator safety, please read and understand this manual prior to using the system.
Standard Kit Components
XL Lv
XL Lv Storage Case
Optical Tip Storage Case
Documentation USB Thumbdrive
USB Thumbdrivel
Quickstart Card
2-hour Li-Ion Battery
ACAdapter/BatteryCharger
Optional Accessories
Headset Neck Strap
VGAVideoCable  16GBUSBThumbdrive
IT Gripper Belt Clip
IT Rigidizer Sun Visor
Mini-MagicArm  MountingKit
Car Cord Keyboard
Handset Holder
Soft Case
Spare 4 hour battery
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