Inuktun SPECTRUM 45 User manual

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SPECTRUM 45
™
CAMERA
MICRO-
A
LUMINUM
2569 Kenworth Road
Nanaimo, BC, Canada V9T 3M4
Toll Free: 1-877-INUKTUN
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.inuktun.com
SOC#
Spectrum 45™Aluminum Camera Ser# _______
Spectrum Controller Ser# _______
Tether Cable Ser# _______

Table Of Contents
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1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL....................................................................................................................................3
2. SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................................3
3. SETUP & OPERATION.....................................................................................................................................4
3.1 UNPACKING COMPONENTS...............................................................................................................................4
3.2 PELICAN-CASE CONTROLLER SET-UP..............................................................................................................4
3.3 RACK-MOUNT CONTROLLER SET-UP..............................................................................................................6
3.4 ANOTE ABOUT VIDEO HOOK-UP....................................................................................................................7
3.5 MOUNTING THE CAMERA ................................................................................................................................8
3.6 CARING FOR CONNECTORS..............................................................................................................................9
3.7 PRE-OPS INSPECTION .......................................................................................................................................9
3.8 POST-OPS INSPECTION ...................................................................................................................................10
3.9 OPERATING THE SPECTRUM 45™ MICRO PT CAMERA ..................................................................................10
4. VIDEO OVERLAY...........................................................................................................................................12
4.1 ON SCREEN DISPLAY (VIDEO OVERLAY).......................................................................................................12
4.2 TITLE TEXT ENTRY ........................................................................................................................................13
4.3 MENU SYSTEM...............................................................................................................................................14
4.3.1 Menu Navigation .................................................................................................................................14
4.3.2 Main Menu...........................................................................................................................................15
4.3.3 Displayed Information Menu...............................................................................................................16
4.3.4 Configuration Menu.............................................................................................................................17
4.3.5 Camera Configuration.........................................................................................................................18
4.3.6 Date/Time ............................................................................................................................................19
4.3.7 Calibration Menu.................................................................................................................................19
4.3.8 Keyboard Shortcuts .............................................................................................................................21
5. DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER (ARCHOS 7)...............................................................................................23
5.1 MOUNTING THE ARCHOS 7.............................................................................................................................23
5.2 TO DISPLAY AND RECORD VIDEO:...................................................................................................................24
5.3 TO VIEW RECORDED VIDEO:...........................................................................................................................25
5.4 GENERAL USE OF THE ARCHOS 7:..................................................................................................................25
5.5 FILE MANAGEMENT OF RECORDED VIDEOS:...................................................................................................25
5.6 TO TRANSFER FILES FROM THE ARCHOS 7TO A COMPUTER:...........................................................................26
5.7 CREATING A SHORT-CUT TO RECORDED VIDEO FILES: ....................................................................................27
6. MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................................................28
6.1 RINSING AND CLEANING ................................................................................................................................28
6. FACTORY MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................................28
6.2 CARING FOR SEALS AND O-RINGS .................................................................................................................28
7. PARTS & REPAIRS.........................................................................................................................................30
7.1 WARRANTY REPAIRS .....................................................................................................................................30
7.2 FACTORY REPAIRS.........................................................................................................................................30
8. LIMITED WARRANTY...................................................................................................................................31
9. WARRANTY REGISTRATION .....................................................................................................................32
10. SPARE PARTS ORDER FORM...............................................................................................................33

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11. MECHANICAL & ELECTRIC DRAWINGS .........................................................................................34

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Spectrum 45™ Micro PT 1.0 – ABOUT THIS MANUAL
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1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The purpose of this manual is to provide information only. It is subject to change without
notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Inuktun, or its agents.
This manual Copyright © 2008 Inuktun Services LTD. All Rights Reserved.
2. SPECIFICATIONS
Spectrum 45™ Micro PT Specifications
Depth Rating: 100 Feet. Salt or Fresh Water
Camera: Pick-up Element: 1/4” CMOS (NTSC or PAL)
Lens: 3.6mm
Resolution: 420 TV Lines (Horizontal)
Illumination: 0.2 lux
Focus ½” to ∞
Lights: 4X ½ Watt LED. Variable Intensity
Pan Range: 360 °Continuous
Tilt Range: 280 °Mechanical Stops
Control System: Spectrum Camera Control System.
Power Supply: Universal Switcher: 110-220 VAC, 50-60 Hz.
Weight in Air: 450g / 1.0 lbs
Operating Temp 32 ~ 122ºF / 0 ~ 50ºC
Storage Temp -4 ~ 140ºF / -20 ~ 60ºC
Pwr Cord: North Am 
Other______________Aluminium  Stainless Clear Anodised  Other Colour _____________ NTSC  PAL 

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3. SETUP & OPERATION
3.1 Unpacking Components
The Spectrum 45™ Micro PT camera is shipped in a rugged Pelican case. The case is selected to protect
the camera from damage during shipping or storage. Upon receiving your system, check the case and
contents for any damage that may have occurred during transport. Should any of these components be
missing or damaged, please notify the selling agency. We suggest that if the system is to be re-shipped or
stored for any length of time, it should be repacked in its original case.
It is strongly advised that the pelican case be placed in a cardboard box again for shipping purposes.
This measure greatly reduces rough handling and subsequent shipping damage.
3.2 Pelican-Case Controller Set-Up
Panel Access
Power, video and tether connections are located underneath a protective sliding panel. To access,
push in the latch button and slide out the panel. If your controller is equipped with an LCD monitor,
store the panel above the monitor. A piece of foam will hold it in place. This will remind you to replace
the panel when closing the lid, and act as a small sun shade for the monitor.
Figure 3-1: Connector Access Panel

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Figure 3-2: Side Connector Panel
Figure 3-3: Top Panel Connectors
Side Connector Panel Layout
Cover Release – Firmly press in the catch button with your thumb to slide out the protective side
panel.
AC Power – Universal Power Input 110-220 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Fuse – Camera 3.15A slow blow fuse. This protects the 72V DC power in the tether.
Main Connector – Tether connection to the Spectrum 90 camera. This connector is also
compatible with the VT100/150 systems – if a VT100/150 vehicle is plugged in this controller will
run the camera.
Encoder – Connection for a digital tether distance counter. Distances will appear on the video
overlay.
Keyboard – PS-2 style keyboard connection for video overlay and overlay messages.
RAW Video – Video straight from the camera with no overlay.
Overlay Video – Video signal with overlay added.

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Connecting The Tether
Figure 3-4: Tether Connection
The tether is fitted with a large collar over the connection for easy connection and removal. Note that
the 90° elbow on the connector will always be keyed to point to the back of the controller.
3.3 Rack-Mount Controller Set-Up
Figure 3-5: Rack Mount Controller
General Setup
Set-up and cable plug-ins for the 19” rack mount controller are the same as for the pelican-case
controller described above. Note that the rack mount controller will come with a track control panel with
some features blanked out. This enables the Spectrum 90 controller to be fully upgradeable to a
Versatrax 150 controller.
Voltage Input Switch
There is a voltage input select switch at the back of the 19” rack mount controller. This switch is only
used if your Spectrum 90/150 rack mount controller is upgraded to a VT150 controller. The auto-
ranging power supplies in the Spectrum 90 controller will automatically adapt to the power voltage and
frequency.

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Figure 3-6: Voltage Selection – There But NOT USED!
Other Switch / Connectors
Additional connectors are found at the back of the rack-mount controller; some unused.
Additional Connectors:
Desktop Controller – connection point for an optional desktop control console.
Winch encoder – connection point for a digital distance encoder.
Unused:
Aux Video
Factory Test
Line Voltage Select (all power supplies in the Spectrum controller configuration are auto-
ranging.)
3.4 A Note About Video Hook-Up
Your Spectrum 45™ Micro PT camera system comes equipped with a video cable and an adapter. The
VIDEO OUT jack on the control box and the video cable use BNC style connectors, common for industrial
quality monitors and video systems. However, a regular commercial television monitor will likely use a
RCA style jack. For this purpose a BNC to RCA adapter is included with the system.
There are several ways a video signal can be input to a television, monitor or VCR. These are:
a) On a carrier frequency with many channels, such as from an aerial or cable company. This input
will look like a screw jack and will be labelled VHF / UHF. Do not hook the Spectrum 45™ Micro
PT Camera to this input.
Sometimes this will be the only input to a Television. In this case the video must first be run through
a VCR or RF Modulator. Refer to your VCR owner’s manual to determine correct cable
hookup. If you are not using a VCR, an RF Modulator may be obtained from Radio Shack or other
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b) The second input method is a base-band video signal with no carrier frequency. This is the video
format output by the Spectrum 45™ Micro PT Camera. The TV or VCR input will typically be an
RCA style jack labelled VIDEO (IN).
Use the VIDEO input
Often the VIDEO jack will be found together with some audio jacks at the back of the TV or VCR.
Alternatively, it may be located at the front in a compartment with a flip-down lid. Sometimes there will
be more than one video input. Refer to your Television or VCR owners manual to switch to the
appropriate video input.
3.5 Mounting The Camera
The Spectrum 45™ Micro PT camera can be mounted by a clamp around the stationary portion of the
barrel. Use smooth or soft clamps. Avoid concentrated pressure points as these may dent the body.
Remember to leave ∅1” clearance for the connector. The camera may be mounted in any orientation.
Caution: Never force the Pan or Tilt mechanisms to move by hand.
Spectrum 45™ Micro PT Camera Mounting Dimensions

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3.6 Caring For Connectors
With regard to system reliability, connectors come next after the tether in terms of importance. Though
not quite as expensive to replace as a whole tether or wiring harness, a damaged connector can still
represent significant cost in downtime and re-termination which could easily have been prevented. “A
good tether is no tether if you can’t plug it in.” To this end, ISL recommends the following steps to help
prevent damage to connectors.
Care must be taken not to damage the camera connector by forcing it together wrong. Observe the
pattern of the pins, note that there is a ‘flat’ spot at the top of the pattern. (No pin at the very top center
of the connector). Align and push the connector of the whip FULLY into its mate.
Please, also pay attention to the following points:
1. When plugging in any connector:
a. Inspect for dirt in both sides of the connectors.
b. Inspect for bent, burnt, corroded etc. pins.
c. Periodically apply some silicone grease to the connector pins and into the holes of the female
bulkhead connector as well..
d. Secure the connector by screwing the locking collar onto the bulk head connector body until finger
tight.
2. These are wet-pluggable connector halves. Connectors can be damp when being plugging in.
Ensure, however, that the connectors are free of contaminants etc.
3. Even though the male connector has a certain degree of flexibility, avoid situations where strong
sideways loads are applied to the connector.
4. Do not drive over a connector. Ever. It will crush and be broken.
5. Do not walk on a connector or tether. This fosters the wrong attitude toward tether and connector
care.
6. When disconnecting a connector, it is best to clean it off dirt first with water so that dirt does not get
inside.
7. If water is discovered inside the tether connector (power supply end), clean it and check the contact
surfaces of the pins. Ensure that the connector is dry inside. A blow dryer may be used to achieve
this. In addition, make sure the connector is not damaged and will properly screw onto the power
supply.
3.7 Pre-Ops Inspection
Warning Always turn the system off before unplugging the camera. Plugging in or
unplugging the camera while the system is on can cause camera damage.
A Pre-Ops check should to be carried out prior to every camera mission.
1) Visually inspect the camera to ensure that there is nothing jamming the movement.
2) Check the camera cable for cuts, tears, etc.
3) Check that the camera connector is fully engaged and that the locking collar is finger tight..