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

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•Removable handle
The boom handle is removable to be able to pass the entire boom length through a 51 mm diameter hole.
To remove the handle, pull the pin towards the bottom and slide the handle to the rear.
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•Camera head water tightness for immersion
This system makes it possible to search under water to a maximum depth of 2m.
To make the camera head watertight, a cap needs to be fitted
to the microphone/loud speaker. The metal microphone/loud speaker
mesh must be unscrewed and replaced by the watertight cap.
2.5 Audio headset description
The LEADER Cam has a noise reducing headset with a microphone. It is equipped with a neck band, an
omnidirectional microphone, 2 300 ohm earpieces and a connection cable (length 2 m) with a specific watertight
connector once connected to the control box.
The audio headset is used to:
•communicate with the victim in search camera mode
•to listen to the wireless sensors in seismic mode
A second optional headset can be connected to the control box using a Y connector allowing two headsets
to be connected to the same connector.

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3 USING THE CONTROL BOX
3.1 Control box power supply
The LEADER Cam is delivered with a lithium polymer battery pack which is inserted into the back of the control
box.
The battery pack is recharged SEPARATELY from the control box.
Charging can be carried out at between 0°C and 45°C (maximum temperature) using the supplied
charger.
During charging, a LED located on the charger provides the following indications:
▪Green: battery charged or battery not connected to the charger.
▪Red: battery charging.
During operations, if the battery pack is run down, the user can either use another battery pack (supplied as an
option), or the backup battery pack as a replacement for the initial battery pack. The backup battery pack
requires 10 AAA batteries (not provided).
The battery pack can ONLY be charged using the supplied charger block. It can be used with
100/240v AC - 50/60Hz
The international adapters can be used to recharge the battery pack on all US, Australian, European, and UK
power outlets.
Once the appliance is powered on, if the camera or at least one seismic sensor is turned on, an icon showing
the battery pack charge level remains displayed on the top right of the screen.
Mains adapters
Charger block
Battery pack
5 icons to show the control box battery
pack charge level
Icon displayed when the
backup battery pack is being
used

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3.2 Powering on the control box
Powering on
The device is powered on by pressing the ON/OFF key once.
On powering on, a first screen is displayed.
A loading screen quickly follows. On the bottom left of the screen it shows the version of the device software
and on the bottom right the serial number.
If neither the boom nor the sensors are connected, the screen shows the following icons "camera not
connected" and "sensor not connected". The device will remain on this screen for 5 minutes before powering
off automatically if no action is detected.
If, on the other hand, either the camera or the sensor(s) are connected, then the screen is only displayed
briefly until the control box detects the connection(s).
LEADER Cam version 1.1.1
42587369

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Turning off the control box
To turn off the control box, press the ON/OFF key for 2 seconds.
A message is displayed indicating that the battery should not be removed until the message
disappears: "Please, DO NOT REMOVE the battery pack while this message is displayed"
Please follow these instructions so that the software closes correctly and to guarantee it
operates correctly the next time it is launched.
3.3 Using the sun shield
In bright light, the sun shield is used to place the screen in a dark area to be able
to see it better.
To hold the sun shield on the control box it must be correctly positioned on the face
on the forms designed to this effect. The red line shows the position.
The wide elastics are used to ft it quickly and easily.
It is stored flat for easier transport. An elastic on its side is used to keep it flat and fix it to the control box.
By placing it on the screen face, it protects the screen when moving around when the search device is not in use.
It has small inner pockets to store an SD photo card for example.

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4 MENU: DESCRIPTION OF THE CAMERA MODE
FUNCTIONS
4.1 Using the main functions
The search camera mode and its menu appear when the boom is connected. Pressing the menu button
accesses the different functions .
Up to ten icons can then be selected. The "▲" and "▼" navigation keys are used to select the required function.
Pressing the validation key gives access to the requiredfunction. Pressing the menu key again exits
the menu window and returns to the main screen.
4.1.1 Camera direction function
The right/left camera orientation is achieved using the ► or ◄ keys without using the menu. When the camera
rotates, an icon is displayed on the screen showing its position.
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.
•Pressing keys ► or ◄ first displays the icon and shows the camera position.
•Pressing the ► or ◄ key again moves the camera to the right or left depending on the key that is used. On
the screen, the position icon shows 9 increments. The key must be pressed several times to pass from one
increment to the next. Keeping the key pressed down permanently rotates the camera continuously.
•The icon disappears after 2 seconds if there is no action on the ► or ◄ keys.
Example of right rotation.
The blue axis shows the direction.
The orange zones show the field of vision.

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4.1.2 Boom end lighting intensity function
The intensity of the lighting at the tip of the boom is controlled directly using the ▼ and▲ keys without using
the menu. When modulating the lighting, an icon is displayed on the screen showing the intensity level:
•8 lighting intensity levels can be selected.
•Pressing the ▼ or▲ keys displays the icon and checks the lighting intensity.
•The lighting only changes when the ► or ◄ keys are pressed a second time.
•Continuously pressing a key makes it possible to increase or decrease the lighting intensity continuously.
•The icon disappears after 2 seconds if there is no action on the ► or ◄ keys.
4.1.3 Push to Talk function (Communicating with the victim)
By default, listening to the victim has priority. Transmission from the rescuer to the
victim is established by keeping the Push-to-talk key pressed down (press to talk).
Transmission to the victim does not allow the victim to be listened to while the Push-
to-talk button is being pressed.
A second headset can be connected (supplied as an option). The second headset has the same
functions as the first.
If the Push-to-Talk button is not pressed, both headsets communicate with each other without
the victim being able to hear.
Example of the
"lighting" icon

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4.2 Menu: Description of the Search camera mode icons
•The "picture zoom" function is used for digital enlargement. The displayed image can be
enlarged twice (Digital zoom x2).
•The "picture rotate" function is used to rotate an image by 0°, and 180° on the screen.
•The "video" function is used to record videos on the micro SD card.
•The "picture" function is used to take shots and record them on the micro SD card.
•The "left/right hand" function is used to allow the control box to be used by a left handed
or right handed operator by reversing the image, function display on the screen, and the
keyboard operation.
•The "brightness" function is used to set the screen brightness.
•The "headset" function is used to control the headset volume when listening to
the victim.
•The "speaker" function is used to control the volume of the loud speaker at the tip of
the boom. It is used for communications between the rescuer and the victim.
•The "gallery" function gives access to the video recordings and pictures taken using
the "video" and "picture" functions to view them on the screen.
The "picture zoom", "picture rotate", "picture", "video" and "left/right hand" functions can
be used at the same time.
Once the functions have been selected, miniature icons appear at the top right of the screen.
They remain on the screen permanently until they are deactivated.

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4.2.1 Zoom function
The "picture zoom" function is used for digital enlargement. The displayed image can be enlarged
twice (Digital zoom x2).
To zoom: select the "picture zoom" function from the menu then press the validation key. Once on
the sub-menu, select "zoom in" then press the validation key to activate the function and enlarge
the picture by 2.
A magnifying glass
icon appears at
the top right of the screen
to indicate that the image
has been enlarged
To zoom out: select the "picture zoom" function from the menu then press the validation key.
Once on the sub-menu, select "zoom out" then press the validation key to activate the function and
display the picture at its normal x1 size.
The magnifying glass
icon then disappears
from the top right of
the screen.

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4.2.2 Image rotation function
The "picture rotate" function is used to rotate an image by 0°, and 180° on the screen.
•By default the image is displayed the right way up at 0°.
•To rotate by 180°, select the "picture rotate" function from the menu then press the validation key.
Once on the sub-menu, use the keyboard ▼ key directly. The image rotates immediately.
An icon appears at the top right of the screen to indicate in what direction the image is now positioned.
The middle tip of the triangle shows the top of the image.
•To place the image back at 0°, press the ▲ key directly if you are still on the sub-menu. Otherwise select
the "picture rotation" function from the menu then press the validation key. Once on the sub-menu,
use the keyboard ▲key directly. The image rotates immediately.