Leader Cam User manual

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Product references
D11.04.342
LEADER Cam - 2,4m probe
D11.04.343
LEADER Cam - 4m probe
English p 38
Français p 2

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1INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 LEADER CAM PRESENTATION..........................................................................................................................................3
1.2 LEADER COM COMPOSITION............................................................................................................................................3
1.3 GENERAL FUNCTIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................5
1.4 DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................5
2LEADER CAM DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 CONTROL BOX DESCRIPTION..............................................................................................................................................6
2.2 CONNECTION DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................................7
2.3 KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................................................8
2.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE TELESCOPIC BOOM.......................................................................................................................9
2.5 AUDIO HEADSET DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................................................................11
3USING THE CONTROL BOX........................................................................................................................................ 12
3.1 CONTROL BOX POWER SUPPLY........................................................................................................................................12
3.2 POWERING ON THE CONTROL BOX..................................................................................................................................13
3.3 USING THE SUN SHIELD .....................................................................................................................................................14
4MENU: DESCRIPTION OF THE CAMERA MODE FUNCTIONS........................................................................ 15
4.1 USING THE MAIN FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................................................15
4.1.1 Camera direction function..........................................................................................................................................15
4.1.2 Boom end lighting intensity function.......................................................................................................................16
4.1.3 Push to Talk function (Communicating with the victim)....................................................................................16
4.2 MENU:DESCRIPTION OF THE SEARCH CAMERA MODE ICONS...................................................................................17
4.2.1 Zoom function................................................................................................................................................................18
4.2.2 Image rotation function...............................................................................................................................................19
4.2.3 Photo / video recording functions............................................................................................................................20
4.2.4 Photo / video viewing function..................................................................................................................................24
4.2.5 Right hand / left hand function.................................................................................................................................26
4.2.6 Screen brightness function........................................................................................................................................26
4.2.7 Audio headset function...............................................................................................................................................27
4.2.8 Loud speaker function.................................................................................................................................................27
5TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................................................... 28
6WARRANTY...................................................................................................................................................................... 29

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 LEADER Cam presentation
Is for use in the rescue of buried victims, the LEADER Cam is equipped with a search camera mode with an
audio sensor tosee and communicate with victims.This equipment hasbeen designedto accurately and visually
locate victims in confined spaces, to dialogue with them and assess their need for assistance and rescue.
1.2 LEADER Com composition
▪1 Watertight and shock proof transport case.
▪1 Control box with screen and keyboard with its straps (shoulder strap and hand strap).
▪1 2.4m telescopic boom fitted with a pivoting camera, lighting and a microphone and
loud-speaker module.
▪1 Camera head protection cap to be refitted after use.
▪1 Boom support strap.
▪1 Stereo anti-noise headset with microphone.
▪1 rechargeable control box battery pack.
▪1 100/240V 50/60Hz charger block delivered with a set of international adapters.
▪1 Backup battery pack for 10 AAA batteries (not included).
▪1 Sun shield.
▪1 Articulated arm used to fix the control box to the boom.
▪4 Yellow caps to seal the boom tip for immersion.
▪1 Micro SD card to record and view photos/videos.
Available options :
▪1 Stereo noise reducing headset with microphone and suitable connectors (Ref: D11.04.340).
▪1 Extra battery pack (Ref: D11.04.341).
▪1 90m reel of cable fitted with a pivoting camera, lighting and a microphone and loud speaker adaptable
to the LEADER Cam. (Ref: D11.04.346).
▪1 90m reel of cable fitted with a watertight camera and lighting adaptable on the
LEADER Cam. (Ref: D11.04.347).
▪1 4m long telescopic boom.
▪1 25m extension (Ref: D11.04.356).

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• Read the instructions carefully before using the product.
• The device should not be dropped or suffer shocks.
• Do not disassemble the product as this will invalid the warranty.
Do not attempt to repair the product or replace parts (except when this manual
provides specific instructions to do so). Refer all servicing to your distributor,
or at Leader maintenance service.

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1.3 General functions
FUNCTIONS
IN SEARCH CMERA
MODE
Digital x 2 zoom
Yes
Audio headset volume control
Yes
Microphone volume control
Yes
Push to Talk
Yes
Screen brightness control
Yes
Left and right handed user
Yes
Image rotation top (0°) bottom (180°)
Yes
Battery charge level indication
Yes
Picture taking
Yes
Video recording (with no sound)
Yes
Audio recording (recording of sounds on the
communications boom)
Yes
Photo and video gallery to view recordings
Yes
1.4 Detailed technical specifications
Refer to product data sheet available on our website at www.leader-group.eu.

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2 LEADER CAM DESCRIPTION
2.1 Control box description
The polypropylene control box is composed of:
•A 7-inch TFT colour 16/9 high brightness screen.
•A keyboard for settings and scrolling through the different menus.
•A rechargeable battery pack.
•A removable aerial to communicate with the wireless seismic sensor(s).
•Connectors for the watertight connection of the camera and audio headset. Colour coding to assist in
the rapid connection of each element to its corresponding connectors.
•A watertight cap to fit to the aerial connector when not used.
•A bump protector around the edge for better shock protection.
•4 attachments to fix the carrying strap and the handle.
The control box:
•Has an ergonomic graphic interface including an intuitive menu with subtitles in English only.
•Is reversible for use by a right handed or left-handed operator (function selectable from
the menu).
•IP54, i.e. water and dust resistant.
•Has been tested to be resistant to 2 metre falls.
•Offers the possibility of using a second optional headset at the same time as the first, for use by
an interpreter, a doctor or an instructor.
•Is supplied with a sun shield.
•To clean, use a dry and soft cloth.
•Never use solvents, or alcohols of any kind, to avoid of discoloration
and / or distortion of the unit.
•Avoid blows or excessive pressure on the screen.

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2.2 Connection description
For easier connection of the accessories:
•Each female connector on the control box is identified using a colour code and a symbol.
•Similarly, the cable for each accessory has a coloured ring around the male connector corresponding
to the colour code on the control box connectors.
The audio / USB connector is used to connect either the audio headset or a specific USB
stick supplied by LEADER to update the software when necessary. No other USB peripherals
should be connected.
Audio headset or USB
connector
Boom
connector

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2.3 Keyboard description
The keyboard has photo luminescent keys for better visibility in the dark.
The keyboard is reversible for use by a right handed or left handed operator. To switch from one to the other,
the corresponding function must be selected.
"Right hander mode" view:
Right / left keys:
- to control the direction of the pivoting
camera head.
- to make settings/selections in the sub-
menus.
ON/OFF Key
Used to power on the control box by
pressing it once. To switch off, press for 2
seconds.
Triple use key:
- Validation: Used to select/validate the
menu functions
- Push-To-Talk: In camera mode, pressing
the key down continuously allows to talk to
the victim
- Photo/Video: take a picture, start and
stop video recording in the Picture/Video
functions
Menu key
Used to display and hide the available
functions.
Keys + and –:
- to control the brightness of the lighting
on the camera head
- to scroll up and down in the menus
- to make settings in the submenus.
Duplicate keys
- The rescuer can use them depending on
the position
- Used by an instructor during training to
explain operation
-Functional for a left hander
when the "right/left hand"
function is set to
"left hander". The keys are all
reversed, as well as
the picture display and the
menus on the screen

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2.4 Description of the telescopic boom
The carbon fibre boom is lightweight and robust.
It is equipped with a head including a camera, LED lighting, and a microphone/speaker module.
The 47mm head diameter makes it possible to insert it into standard 51mm diameter core driller holes.
The sensitivity of the microphone makes it possible to hear whispers.
The camera head can be mechanically oriented 85° to the right and 85° to the left (170° total). The directional
camera and head provide a 260° field of vision without any blind spots. The telescopic boom extends from
1.10 to 2.40 m (option: telescopic boom from 1.10 to 4 m) and it has a removable handle.
•Camera head protection
The camera head mounted on a flexible articulation is
protected by a watertight plastic sleeve over its entire length
and by a non scratch sapphire lens on its face.
•Control box fixture to the boom
The supplied "articulated arm" is used to fix the control box to the boom. This accessory composed
of a flexible metal part can be bent at will to point the screen to the required position.
Articulated arm