PCE Instruments PCE-VE 650 User manual

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Manual
LCD Borescope PCE-VE 650
Version 1.2
Date of creation: 10.04.2015
Date of last change: 24.05.2016

Contents
1Safety notes.............................................................................................................3
2Specifications..........................................................................................................4
2.1 Technical Specifications............................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Delivery Contents ....................................................................................................................... 4
3System description.................................................................................................5
4Getting started.........................................................................................................7
4.1 Connect the display to the camera unit...................................................................................... 7
4.2 Insert the SD card....................................................................................................................... 7
4.3 Turn the device on/off................................................................................................................. 7
4.4 Charge the battery...................................................................................................................... 7
5Operation.................................................................................................................8
5.1 Meaning of display indications.................................................................................................... 8
5.2 Image display ............................................................................................................................. 8
5.3 Taking pictures ........................................................................................................................... 8
5.4 Recording videos........................................................................................................................ 8
5.5 Adjust the display parameters.................................................................................................... 9
5.6 Operate the articulating camera head........................................................................................ 9
5.7 Turn the camera head lighting on/off.......................................................................................... 9
5.8 AV output.................................................................................................................................... 9
5.9 Connect the device to a computer.............................................................................................. 9
6Settings..................................................................................................................10
6.1 Main menu................................................................................................................................ 10
6.2 My Files .................................................................................................................................... 10
6.2.1 Naming......................................................................................................................................... 10
6.2.2 Delete files ................................................................................................................................... 10
6.3 Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 10
6.3.1 Video Time................................................................................................................................... 11
6.3.2 Storage......................................................................................................................................... 11
6.3.3 Date Time..................................................................................................................................... 11
6.3.4 Memory info ................................................................................................................................. 11
6.3.5 LCD Brightness............................................................................................................................ 12
6.3.6 Language ..................................................................................................................................... 12
7Troubleshooting....................................................................................................12
8Disposal.................................................................................................................13
9Contact...................................................................................................................13
9.1 PCE Instruments UK ................................................................................................................ 13
9.2 PCE Americas .......................................................................................................................... 13

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Thank you for purchasing a PCE-VE650 from PCE Instruments.
1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device
may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. There is no
warranty of damages or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual.
This device may only be used in the way specified in this manual. If used otherwise, this may
cause dangerous situations.
The device may only be used in the approved temperature and humidity range. Do not expose
the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme air humidity or moisture.
Do not touch the instrument with wet hands.
Do not put the instrument close to a heater or other heat sources.
Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
Make sure not to expose the device to chemical materials or explosive gases.
The case should only be opened by qualified personnel of PCE Instruments.
The instrument should never be placed with the user interface facing an object (e.g. keyboard
side on a table).
You must not make any technical changes to the device.
The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth / use only pH-neutral cleaner without
solvents or abrasives. However, some parts such as the AV out, USB and DC connectors cannot
be cleaned with a damp cloth.
Clean the display after each use to sustain its readability and functionality. Before cleaning, turn
the device off. Make sure that the display is dry before putting it back in the carrying case.
If you do not use the device for a longer period of time, switch it off, charge it completely and
store it properly. Recharge the instrument every three months.
Prevent dust and metallic particles from getting in the housing.
Before each use, please inspect the case for damage. In case of any visible damage, please do
not use the device. If the product emits smoke, sparks, strange noises or odours, switch it off
immediately and unplug it.
Do not remove the SD card during operation.
The device may only be used with PCE accessories or equivalent.
Do not adjust the position of the articulating camera head by hand. Only use the lever to do so.
This product has been produced for industrial use only. Do not use it for medical or any other
biological purposes.
NOTE
“Note” introduces information regarding the installation, operation or maintenance of the device which is
important but does not present a hazard if ignored.
This manual is published by PCE Instruments without any guarantee.
We expressly refer to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments.

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2 Specifications
2.1 Technical Specifications
Camera cable
Camera
1/18” CCD sensor
Depth of field
10 … 100 mm
Illumination
LED, ≥1000 lx (15 mm distance)
Diameter
Ø 4.5 mm
Length
1500 mm
Bending angle
≥90 °
Video signal
NTSC
Operating conditions
-20 … +60 °C
≤80 % RH
Display
Display resolution
960 x 240 pixels
Picture and video resolution
720 x 576 pixels / 720 x 480 pixels
Rotating angle
0 … 90 °
SD card
16 GB (max. 32 GB supported)
Interfaces
USB 2.0
AV out: 3 pins, Ø 3.5 mm
Video signal
NTSC / PAL
Power supply
3600 mAh battery (rechargeable)
Mains adaptor: 5 VDC, 2 A
Menu languages
English, Spanish, German, French, Italian,
Chinese
Operating conditions
-10 … + 40 °C
≤75 % RH
Storage conditions
-25 … +55 °C
≤90 % RH
500 … 1060 hPa air pressure
Dimensions
100 x 89 x 28 mm
2.2 Delivery Contents
1 x borescope PCE-VE 650 (display unit and camera unit)
1 x 3600 mAh battery (built in the display unit)
1 x mains adaptor for charging the display unit
1 x USB cable
1 x 16 GB SD card
1 x carrying case with key
1 x instruction manual

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3 System description
Display unit
1Housing
5Connector
9 SD card slot
13 MENU button
2On / Off switch
6AV output
10 Decrease button
14 Video button
3Display
7Connection for
power supply
11 Increase button
15 Image/enter button
4Screw connection to
camera unit
8USB interface
12 Back / switch button

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Camera cable
1. Lever for operating the articulating
camera head
2. Protecting cover
3. Camera cable
4. Articulating camera head
5. Connector for the display unit
1. Light button for camera head lighting
2. Lever for operating the articulating camera head
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2
1
2
3
4
5

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4 Getting started
4.1 Connect the display to the camera unit
To connect the display unit to the camera unit, connect the plug of
the display unit to the connector at the side of the camera unit.
There are markings on both the plug and the connector. Next, turn
the screw coupling clockwise to fasten the display unit.
4.2 Insert the SD card
Insert the SD card into the slot, with its face up. Push it in until it
clicks into space.
When you turn on the LCD, an icon appears in the lower left
corner of the display. The video time and memory capacity will be
shown in the lower right corner of the display. If there is no SD card
inserted, the icon does not appear and you cannot take any
pictures or videos.
To remove the SD card, push it in until the snap mechanism
unlocks and the card is ejected. You may now remove it..
NOTE
The SD card must be inserted before turning on the device. Otherwise, no picture
or video can be taken.
Do not remove the SD card while the device is turned on. This might cause data
loss or damage the SD card.
If the SD card is inserted properly, an icon will appear on the display.
The number of photos and videos you can take depends on the SD card’s
capacity and the video recording time. You can adjust the recording time in the
settings (see chapter 6.3). If a “Disk Full” indication appears on the display when
taking a picture or video, this means that the memory is full and files cannot be
saved anymore.
4.3 Turn the device on/off
To turn on the device, use the On/Off switch on top of the display unit.
After use, turn off the device. Unplug the AV cable and the USB cable, if connected. Remove the SD card
and close the SD card slot with the protective rubber cover.
4.4 Charge the battery
To charge the built-in battery of the display unit, use the provided mains adaptor (5.0 VDC / 2.0 A).

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5 Operation
5.1 Meaning of display indications
Icon
Meaning
SD card inserted properly
battery status indicator
picture taken
flashes while video is recording
Video playback paused
Video playback running
5.2 Image display
Turn on the device. After a few seconds, you get to the preview
mode where you can view the current image. When appears
on the bottom left side of the display, you can take pictures and
videos. Date and time will be displayed on the top right side
whereas video time and memory capacity are displayed on the
bottom right side. The remaining battery voltage as well as the
icon are shown on the bottom left side.
5.3 Taking pictures
Press to take a picture. A indication appears on the top
left side of the display. After approx. 2 seconds, the indication
disappears and the picture is saved in JPG format.
5.4 Recording videos
Press to record a video. A flashing indication
appears on the top left side of the display. Press again to
stop recording. The video files are saved in AVI format
automatically.
NOTE
You can take videos of 10, 20 or 30 minutes. Once this period is reached, the
recording stops and a new recording starts automatically until you press the
video button to stop the recording.

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5.5 Adjust the display parameters
Press the key when in preview mode. There are 3 settings that can be adjusted: saturation,
chromo and brightness. Press and to increase and decrease the value. Press to switch
between the settings.
5.6 Operate the articulating camera head
To operate the articulating camera head, use the lever on the camera unit (see chapter 3). You can pivot
the camera head in two directions up to an angle of 90°.
5.7 Turn the camera head lighting on/off
Press the light button on the camera unit (see chapter 3) to switch between the 5 different illumination
levels.
5.8 AV output
Connect an AV cable to the AV out connector of the display unit. Connect the other end to an external
TV or monitor. The image will now be displayed on the connected monitor while the display of the
borescope turns black.
5.9 Connect the device to a computer
The display unit comes with a USB interface which can be connected to a computer. To do so, follow
these steps:
1) Connect the small plug of the USB cable to the display unit.
2) Connect the big plug of the USB cable to a computer.
3) Turn on the device. “Computer connecting” will be displayed.
4) Once you finished data transfer, use the “Safely Remove Hardware” function in windows and remove
the USB cable. After that, you can turn off the display unit.

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6 Settings
6.1 Main menu
Press the menu key to enter the main menu when in preview mode.
There are 3 options: “My Files”, “Setup”and “Exit”. Use and
to select the desired option and press to confirm and enter the
selected sub-menu. Press the button to return to the main
menu / preview mode.
6.2 My Files
After entering the “My Files”sub-menu, you can see the folders
with the recorded pictures and videos. To enter a folder or to open
a file, use and for selection and press to open. In the
folders, the file names and storage numbers of each file are
displayed. The Press the key to return.
6.2.1 Naming
When recording a video, a new folder is created and named after the current date (YYYYMMDD). The
recorded video is stored in this folder and is named after the time of the recording (hhmmss.avi).
When you take a picture, no new folder is created. All pictures are stored in the “Photo” folder. They are
named after date and time of recording (PICT-YYYYMMDDhhmmss.jpg).
Legend: Y –year, M –month, D –day, h –hour, m –minute, s –second
6.2.2 Delete files
To delete files, go to the “my Files” menu (see chapter 6.2). Now, go to the desired subfolder, depending
on if you plan to delete pictures or videos.
If you plan to delete videos, you have to enter the appropriate folder where the video is stored first.
Now use and to select the file and press the menu button. A confirmation window appears where
you can cancel the deletion or select if all files in the folder or only the selected file shall be deleted.
To delete a folder, you have to delete all files in it first.
Note
To delete a video subfolder, you first have to delete all videos in it. After that, you
can delete the folder as well.
6.3 Setup
There are 6 options available in the “Setup” sub-menu: “Video
Time”, “Storage”, “Date Time”, “Memory Info”, “LCD Brightness”
and “Language”. Use and to select an option and press
to confirm.