Hawkeye Mfg V3 User manual

Hawkeye V3 Video
Borescope
User Manual
Gradient Lens Corporation
207 Tremont Street
Rochester, NY 14608 USA
http://www.gradientlens.com
585-235-2620

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Safety Information.......................................... 4
General Warnings...................................................4
General Cautions....................................................5
Getting started - Hawkeye® V3..................... 6
Operation Overview ..................................... 10
Keypad..............................................................................11
Power Up..........................................................................12
Insertion Tube...................................................................12
Live Screen.......................................................................13
Exposure Weighting..........................................................13
Capturing Images..............................................................13
Capturing Videos ..............................................................14
Glare Reduction................................................................14
Menu.................................................................................14
Image Brightness..............................................................14
Main Menu..................................................... 15
Folders..................................................................15
File Manager.....................................................................16
Image Viewer....................................................................17
Add Notes.........................................................................18
Edit Image.........................................................................19
Edit Notes .........................................................................21
Settings.................................................................22
Status Indicators ...............................................................23
System Information...........................................................24
Text Overlay......................................................................24
Powersave........................................................................25
Audio Settings...................................................................26
Autosave...........................................................................26
Mirror.................................................................................27
WiFi Setup ........................................................................28
Screen Brightness.............................................................29
Software Upgrade.............................................................29
Date and Time ..................................................................30

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User Manual......................................................................30
Language..........................................................................31
V3 Disk Mode....................................................................31
Status....................................................................32
Autosave On/Off and Location..........................................32
Date & Time......................................................................32
Luminance ........................................................................33
Glare Reduction................................................................33
Battery...............................................................................33
Memory.............................................................................33
Mirror.................................................................................33
Audio Recording ...............................................................34
Articulation Status.............................................................34
WiFi Status........................................................................34
Exposure Weighting..........................................................34
Text Overlay......................................................................34
Display Customization.......................................................35
Accessories.................................................. 38
90° Prism Tip ........................................................38
Close-Up Tip.........................................................39
Maintenance.................................................. 40
Cleaning the System............................................40
Chemical Compatibility ............................... 41
Sales and Technical Support...................... 42
Service..................................................................42
Warranty........................................................ 43
Certifications / Compliance......................... 44
FCC Statement / CAN ICES-3 (A) / NMB-3(A)......44

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Safety Information
General Warnings
The following warning statements apply to use of the
system in general. Warning statements that apply to
specific procedures appear in the corresponding
sections of the manual.
Do not allow the conductive insertion tube,
system or its working tools to come in direct
contact with any voltage or current source. Prevent all
contact with live electrical conductors or terminals.
Damage to the equipment and/or electrical shock to
the operator may result.
Do not use this system in explosive
environments.
USE PROPERLY. Using any piece of this
equipment in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer may impair the product’s ability to protect
the user from harm.

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General Cautions
The following caution statements apply to use of the
Hawkeye V3 Videoscope device in general. Caution
statements that apply specifically to particular
procedures appear in the corresponding sections of
the manual.
HANDLE PROBE CAREFULLY. Keep the
insertion tube away from sharp objects that
might penetrate its outer sheath. Keepthe whole
insertion tube as straight as possible during
operation; loops or bends anywhere in the tube
decrease its ability to steer the probe tip. Avoid
bending the insertion tube sharply.
Note: Always use the Home button to straighten
the bending neck before withdrawing insertion
tube from inspection area or putting probe away.
Never pull, twist, or straighten the bending neck
by hand; internal damage may result. At the first
sign of damage, return the probe for repair.
Certain substances may damage the probe. For
a list of substances that are safe for the probe,
see “Chemical Compatibility” in the Appendix.

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Getting started - Hawkeye® V3
Power
Articulation
Home
Menu
Image
Capture
Video
Capture
Glare
Reduction
Exposure
Weighting
Image
Brightness
Insertion
Tube
Touch
Screen
Joystick
Keypad
Battery Status
Indicator
Battery
Latch
Battery
Battery Charging-
Jack Cover
Port
Cover
Fold-Out
Stand
V3 - Main Parts:
WARNING: The V3
Insertion Tube is
electrically
conductive. Do
NOT allow contact
with sources of
electrical current.
Operator injury or
death could result.
Keypad
Layout
Press Menu button for 1 sec to turn on.
Press Settings icon to go to settings.
Press User Manual icon for on-screen help.
Settings
Icon
User
Manual
Icon
Main Menu & User Manual

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Check Battery Charge
Battery Status
Indicator
Push the button on the Battery
Status Indicator to show the
state of Battery charge.
3 lights = Full Charge
2 lights = 60% Charge
1 light = 30% Charge
Fold-Out Stand
Fold-Out Stand
Open
Pull stand out until it locks in
place. Push back to store.
Remove battery by releasing
Latch and sliding battery
straight UP.
Replace battery by sliding into
its mount straight DOWN.
Push firmly on the top of the
battery as shown to ensure
the latch snaps into place.
Battery Removal & Replacement
1- Slide Latch
To Release
2- Lift
Battery
Straight
UP

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Audio
Jack
USB
Mini B
OUT
USB 2
Flash
Drive
HDMI
OUT
Port
Cover
Lift the Port Cover to gain
access to the ports.
Audio: Record notes with
mic/headset.
Mini-USB: Download saved still
or video files to computer.
USB 2: Attach flash drive.
HDMI: Output to monitor.
Bench-Top Tripod Support
Remove the quick-release
plate from the Tripod clamp
and install it onto the back
of the V3 as shown.
CAUTION: The Tripod must NOT be used as the sole
support for the V3. It is intended for bench-top use
with the battery of the V3 resting on the bench.
Place the Tripod on a flat surface with the
quick-release plate on the V3 engaged in
the quick-release clamp on the tripod.
Tighten the clamp. Adjust the tripod head
so the V3 is supported by the Battery case
and the Tripod.

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Support Strap System
The Support Strap System consists of two
parts: The Neck Strap and the Belt.
Neck Strap
Belt
Attach the neck strap to the
threaded socket on the back of the
V3 as shown here.
Fasten the Belt around the waist
and place the Neck Strap around
the neck. The battery of the V3
rests in the pouch of the Belt.
Adjust strap and belt lengths as
needed.
WiFi Password
WiFi password is: Password2$
To change WiFi-connected device, disconnect current device
and wait 1 full minute before connecting new device.

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Operation Overview
The Hawkeye V3 Videoscope is controlled via the
Keypad, Joystick and Touch Screen. The Graphical
User Interface (GUI) is accessed using the Keypad,
and selections are made using the Joystick or the
Touch Screen. These controls allow the user to:
* Articulate the tip of the flexible insertion tube to
change the direction of view.
* Capture video and still images, and view them.
* Change image brightness and metering options.
* Select where images and videos are stored.
* Choose which status icons are displayed on the live
screen, and how some of them operate.
* Control text overlays that are displayed on the live
screen and saved with images and videos.
* Add notes and graphic annotations to saved images.
* Record audio notes.
* Output the screen to an iPhone or iPad via WiFi.
* Output stored images and videos to a computer via
USB.

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Keypad
Starting in the upper left and moving counterclockwise
the keypad buttons are Power, Articulation Home,
Exposure Weighting, Image Capture, Video Capture,
Glare Reduction, Menu and Image Brightness.
The Joystick in the middle of the keypad buttons is
used to control tip articulation when in Live Screen
mode and to move between icons when in Menu
mode. Pressing down on the Joystick to click captures
an image when in Live Screen mode and selects the
highlighted icon when in Menu mode.
In Live Screen mode, a two-finger pinch expression on
the Touch Screen can zoom the image.
In Menu mode, pressing the Touch Screen selects an
icon or allows typing on the virtual keyboard.
Power
Articulation
Home
Menu
Image
Capture
Video
Capture
Glare
Reduction
Exposure
Weighting
Image
Brightness

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Power Up
To power ON the Hawkeye V3 Videoscope,
press and hold the Power button for about 1
second. (Power OFF by holding it down for about 2
seconds.) The Hawkeye V3 will display a boot screen
and the battery status LEDs will light for a few seconds
while the system software is loaded. When this is
complete, the Hawkeye V3 will start to display a live
image. If this is the first time you have powered ON the
Hawkeye V3, the display will include a bullseye
indicator for articulation position at the upper left of the
display.
Insertion Tube
The insertion tube of the Hawkeye V3 Videoscope
should be uncoiled before you begin moving the
Joystick to articulate the Insertion Tube tip.
Avoid forcing the Insertion Tube to bend too sharply.
As the Insertion Tube tip is articulated via the Joystick,
the live image will pan and the green dot in the
articulation icon will move to indicate the articulation
amount and direction.
Carefully guide the tip of the Insertion Tube to the
location you want to view. Use the Joystick to look in
different directions.
Reminder - Always use the Home
button to straighten the bending neck
before withdrawing Insertion Tube from
the inspection area.

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Live Screen
The default starting live screen has an Articulation
Indicator at the upper left (lower left if Text Overlay is
placed there). Orange bars appear when near the end
of travel in the noted direction. Status Indicators
appear along the right edge if activated. If the USB
Flash Drive is installed, a USB Eject icon displays
near the top right. Before removing the USB Flash
Drive, be sure to press the eject icon to properly close
it and avoid data loss.
Exposure Weighting
The exposure metering mode may be
stepped through three settings with this
button: Average, Center Weighted, and
Edge Weighted.
Capturing Images
While viewing a live image, a still image may
be captured by pressing the Image Capture
button, or by pushing straight down on the
Joystick until it clicks.

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Capturing Videos
A video may be captured by pressing the
Video Capture button. A red dot will appear
at the upper-right corner of the screen when
recording. Stop recording by pressing the button
again. A still image may be captured at any time
during video recording by pushing the Image Capture
button or clicking the Joystick without interrupting the
video recording.
Glare Reduction
Highly reflective objects may produce
unwanted glare in the image. Pressing the
Glare Reduction button will step through
three levels of glare reduction that may improve image
quality.
Menu
Pressing the Menu button displays the main
menu screen where many settings and
features of the V3 may be modified.
Image Brightness
Image illumination may be adjusted by
pressing the Image Illumination button. This
brings up a horizontal scroll bar
which can be adjusted via the
Touch Screen or the Joystick.

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Main Menu
Pressing the Menu Button displays the Folders,
Settings and Status icons below the
Articulation Indicator. Pressing the Menu
button again at any time will return to Live Screen
mode.
Icons may be activated by pressing
them on the Touch Screen or
navigating to them with the Joystick
and clicking the Joystick.
Folders
Pressing the Folders icon opens the File
Manager.

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File Manager
The File Manager allows you to choose where images
and videos are stored, and allows you to navigate
through the file systems in the Local and USB storage
areas. The Local storage area is small and more
difficult to work with than the USB storage, so we
recommend always selecting the USB Flash drive for
image and video storage.
Pressing a folder’s icon on the touch screen opens that
folder.
While any folder is open, a sub-folder may be
created by pressing the Add Folder icon in the
lower right corner of the screen.
A virtual keyboard will appear, allowing you to name
the new sub-folder.
Pressing the up-one-level icon in the upper
right lets you navigate up one folder level.

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Pressing and holding the folder icon or the Joystick
while a folder is selected opens a menu that allows
options for renaming, moving, deleting or setting that
folder as the Autosave location.
Image Viewer
Touching an image or
navigating to it with the joystick
and clicking the joystick opens
it in the Image Viewer.
Opening a still image displays the image along with
options to delete the image or add notes.

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Touching the still image on the screen or selecting and
clicking it with the Joystick opens a full-screen view of
the image. Touching it or clicking on it again returns to
the previous screen.
Add Notes
Add Notes creates a DOCX version of the image that
can be opened as a Microsoft Word document to view
on a computer. The original image is not altered. If
you exit without doing anything, no extra document is
created.

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Edit Image
Under Add Notes there are choices to Edit Image or
Edit Notes. Edit Image allows you to add outline
shapes to the image to highlight an area of interest.
Select the image shape and draw it using the touch
screen. You can select what color the next shape will
be and you can Undo the last few shapes drawn. Click
Save to add the shape to the DOCX notes file or
Cancel to make no changes.
Set next shape color:

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Select shape:
Apply shape to image: