Laird LTM-LCAM LAIRDCAM User manual
LTM-LCAM
LairdCam Helmet Camera
System
CE
©2003 Laird Telemedia.
Model LTM-LCAM User Manual
800-898-0759 • 845-339-9555 • 2000 Sterling Road • Mount Marion, NY 12456 • www.lairdtelemedia.com
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LTM-LCAM
LAIRDCAM
Helmet Camera System
Extreme ruggedized lightweight aircraft aluminum mount features highly stable helmet mounting
system. The mount is indestructible and carries a lifetime warranty. No modifications to the helmet
are required. System has been tested to speeds in excess of 180 MPH and beyond. Steel tube
style color camera features choice of resolution and Sony precision CCD image pickup device.
Mount also features built-in clear lens cover to protect from bugs, mud and other debris. Camera
and helmet mount are water resistant.
Complete system includes all AV cables for easy hook-up to any video camera or recorder with AV
inputs, miniature microphone with clip mount, compact rechargeable battery & charger supplied in
a hard shell roto-molded carrying case with foam shock protection.
LairdCam works with any camcorder or recording device that has RCA audio & video inputs.
Includes Laird Shock Tube Extremely rugged & lightweight aircraft aluminum camera shock
tube mounts on helmets, cars, vests etc. Fully positionable. Indestructable optical grade protec-
tive front plate.
The LTM-LCAM is designed for reliable operation. Should there be any technical assistance required, you may call our
tech support line at 845-339-9555.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
DESCRIPTION
Laird Shock Tube
with protective
front plate
The LAIRDCAM Helmet Camera System is a complete ruggedized, mobile environment video acquisition
system for use with all body worn camera recording systems. The system was designed to be reliable, rugged,
flexible and easy to use in the field. Although very popular with mobile and motion sports users, the system can
be adapted easily for any application where a small weatherproof, high tech miniature camera system is
required.
The complete system comes with a 12Volt battery and AC charger, camera tube, choice of standard or high-reso-
lution camera, snap-on Velcro, and a moisture proof carry case.
LAIRDCAM is simple to assemble and make ready. In just about 20 minutes you will be ready to use the sys-
tem. If you have any questions regarding LAIRDCAM call tech support at: 845-339-9555
Assembly Procedures: Before beginning this process you must charge the battery. Simply plug the battery
into the charger and let the battery charge for 4 hours.You will need a fully charged battery to properly align
and test the helmet camera location and operation.
1. Open the carry case and identify all the parts contained.
ALLEN KEY
& SET SCREWS
Battery
Camera Shockmount
Camera Assembly
Manual
Velcro
Attachment Strips
Battery Charger
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LAIRDCAM HELMET CAMERA SYSTEM ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
2. The camera has two mount systems. The Helmet CAM and the base
mount. To use the Helmet system it is necessary to first mount the camera in
the provided camera tube. Locate the camera tube.
a) Locate the assembly pack (small plastic bag) located
front left of the carry pack.
b) Notice the camera has a red dot locate on the rear of the
camera. This dot indicates the Top Dead Center of the
camera. Insert the camera into the tube with the lens of
the camera facing the protective Plexiglas on the tube.
3. Insert the camera all the way until it stops (do not force).
Red Locating Dot
4. Locate the 2 set screws
provided in the plastic bag. 5. Insert set screws into the two
holes on the camera tube.
6. Align the camera red dot to the 12 O’clock position of the tube: do this
on a flat surface.
7. Tighten (do not over tighten) the setscrews to hold the camera in place.
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Helmet Camera System
8. Locate the helmet mounting location by determining the required angle of
view required. Top locations must be positioned back a bit to allow for the
right angle once the helmet is worn. It would be a good idea to experi-
ment with an associate to determine the right location for the camera.
9. Once the camera location has been determined, cut and apply the strip of
sure-lock Velcro unto the curved base of the camera tube. This Velcro does
not have a hook and loop side like standard Velcro. Cut another piece and
squeeze it into place on top of the previous piece. DO NOT REMOVE
THE ADHESIVE PROTECTION YET.
10.Carefully locate the camera on the helmet and allow of maximum contact
to the curved area of the helmet and the camera tube. It would be a good
idea to power the camera and connect it to a video monitor. Use the mon-
itor to determine the proper location for your needs.
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Helmet Camera System
11.NOTE: If the camera is to be side mounted on the helmet, be certain that
the red dot is always pointed to the 12 O’clock position. Failure to do this
will result in a rotated alignment image.
12.Once the proper location has been found, remove the adhesive protection
and press the camera tube onto the helmet. NOTE: The adhesive used for
the Velcro is very strong. During the first 5 minutes of application, gently
pealing it back and re-locating the position can remove it. However, it
does cure after about an hour and then it becomes very difficult to remove
the Velcro.
13.Dress the video and power cables down the back of the helmet and con-
nect your recording device.
GENERAL NOTES:
1. Do not use any other battery charger than the unit provided with LAIRD-
CAM. The use of any other charging device may result in damage to the
camera and voids all warrantees.
2. Never immerse the camera in water. The ruggedized camera tube is weath-
erproof against rain, water splashes and environmental moisture, but it
should not be immersed in water or any liquid for any length of time.
3. The VECRO provided is very strong and care should be exercised when sep-
arating the two strips.
4. Do not use the battery provided to run any device except the camera.
Separate power must be provided for any other device.
5. The Battery is a 12Volt, 800maH lead acid battery and is matched to the
charger provided. Do not plug the battery into any charger than the one
provided.
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Helmet Camera System
800-898-0759 • 845-339-9555 • 2000 Sterling Road • Mount Marion, NY 12456 • www.lairdtelemedia.com
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LAIRDCAM
Helmet Camera System
IMAGE SENSOR High Resolution 1/3" DSP Color CCD (Sony)
EFFECTIVE PIXELS 290,000
HORIZONTAL RESOLUTION 380 Lines
MIN. ILLUMINATION 0.2Lux at 2.0
SYNCHRONIZING SYSTEM Internal Crystal
SCANNING SYSTEM 2:1 Interlaced
VIDEO OUTPUT 1.0V p-p Composite. 75 Ohms
S/N RATIO More Than 50 dB (AGC Off)
BLC Automatic
SHUTTER SPEED NTSC 1/60~1/100.000 SEC
GAMMA CORRECTION R=0.45 - 1.0
WHITE BALANCE 2800o K ~ 8200o K Auto
GAIN CONTROL 4 dB ~ 30 dB Auto
SMEAR EFFECT 0.005%
MTBF 80,000 Hrs.
POWER SOURCE 12V DC (Tolerance 8V ~ 15V)
OPERATING CURRENT 130 mA with Regulated Power Input
LENS STANDARD 3.6mm
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 14oF ~ 122oF ( -10oC ~ +50oC )
HUMIDITY Within 90% RH
OUTPUT TERMINAL 4’ Cable with BNC Female Video
DIMENSIONS 21mm Diameter x 77mm L (Camera Element Only)
WEIGHT Approx. 210g
IMAGE SENSOR High Resolution 1/3" DSP Color CCD (Sony)
EFFECTIVE PIXELS 380,000
HORIZONTAL RESOLUTION 480 Lines
MIN. ILLUMINATION 0.1Lux at 2.0
SYNCHRONIZING SYSTEM Internal Crystal
SCANNING SYSTEM 2:1 Interlaced
VIDEO OUTPUT 1.0V p-p Composite. 75 Ohms
S/N RATIO More Than 50 dB (AGC Off)
BLC Automatic
SHUTTER SPEED NTSC 1/60~1/100.000 SEC
GAMMA CORRECTION R=0.45
WHITE BALANCE 2100o K ~ 8200o K Auto
GAIN CONTROL 4 dB ~ 30 dB Auto
SMEAR EFFECT 0.005%
MTBF 80,000 Hrs.
POWER SOURCE 12V DC (Tolerance 8V ~ 15V)
OPERATING CURRENT 130 mA with Regulated Power Input
LENS STANDARD 3.6mm
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 14oF ~ 122oF ( -10oC ~ +50oC )
HUMIDITY Within 90% RH
OUTPUT TERMINAL 4’ Cable with BNC Female Video
DIMENSIONS 21mm Diameter x 77mm L (Camera Element Only)
WEIGHT Approx. 220g
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARD LAIRDCAM
HIGH RESOLUTION LAIRDCAM
2000 Sterling Road • Box 720
Mount Marion, NY 12456
800-898-0759 • 845-339-9555
Fax: 845-339-0231
www.lairdtelemedia.com
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