REED R8500 User manual

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Video Inspection Camera
R8500
Model
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Table of Contents
Safety ..........................................................................................................2
Features.......................................................................................................3
Instrument Description................................................................................4
Specications.......................................................................................... 5-6
Operating Instructions........................................................................... 6-13
Battery Replacement.................................................................................14
Safety
Before rst use please familiarize yourself with proper usage of this
device. Keep these operating instructions for future reference.
Please note the following safety advice to avoid malfunctions, damage or
physical injury:
• Never spill liquid of any kind on the video display and the main body of
the unit.
• Do not immerse the camera and monitor in water. Store it in a dry place.
• The image head and the cable are water resistant when the unit is fully
assembled.
• Do not use the camera if condensation forms inside the lens. Let the
water evaporate before use.
• Turn off the unit when not in use.
• Remove the batteries before storing the unit for a long period of time.
• Use only the size and type of battery specied.
• Be sure to install the batteries with the correct polarity as indicated.
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Features
• Camera and video functions save high resolution images and video
• Comfortable pistol grip design
• High resolution 2.5” color LCD monitor
• 9mm waterproof (IP67) camera head
• Gooseneck cable retains congured shape
• Cable expandable up to 30 ft. (~9m) with extensions (optional)
• Four high visibility LED lights provide illumination in dimly lit
environments
• Expandable memory up to 32Gb (SD card sold separately)
• 180° mirror rotation function
• Low battery indicator and auto shut off
• Includes 9mm camera head, magnet, hook and mirror attachments,
batteries, USB cable and hard carrying case
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Instrument Description
1. 2.5”color LCD monitor
2. Power button
3. Increase brightness button (rotation)
4. Camera button
5. Brightness down button (zoom)
6. Menu/OK button
7. Battery compartment
8. Gooseneck cable
9. Camera and LED’S
10. Mini USB port
11. SD card slot
12. Camera cable connector
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Specifications
Lens Sensor Resolution 640 x 480
Camera Diameter 0.35” (9mm)
Short Distance Focus 1.18 to 2.36” (3 to 6cm)
Depth of Field 10mm to innity
Viewing Angle 0 to 180°
Display 2.5” Color TFT LCD
Display Resolution 480 x 240
Frames Per Second (FPS) 30
Standard Gooseneck/
Cable Length 39” (1m)
Rotate Display Yes (180°)
Playback Photo (JPEG) and Video (AVI)
Digital Zoom 4x
Memory SD Card (up to 32Gb)
Time and Date Stamp Yes
Data Output USB / SD Card
LED Brightness
Adjustment Yes (4 white LEDs)
Low Battery Indicator Yes
Power Supply 4 “AA” Batteries
Auto Power Off Yes (after 10 minutes)
On-Screen Supported
Languages English, German, French, Spanish
Product Certications CE, RoHS, IP67 (Camera Head)
Operating Temperature 14 to 122°F (-10 to 50°C)
Storage Temperature 14 to 113°F (-10 to 45°C)
Operating
Humidity Range 15 to 85%
Dimensions 6 x 3 x 2” (152 x 76 x 51 mm)
Weight 12.7oz (359g)
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Optional Accessories 9mm Replacement Camera Head
(R8500-RCH)
3m Cable Extension (R8500-3MEXT)
3.9mm Camera Head (R8500-3.9MM)
9mm Camera with 5m Cable
(R8500-5M9MM)
9.8mm Camera on 20m Cable Reel
(R8500-20M)
5.5mm Camera with Articulating Head
(R8500-ART)
16GB Micro SD Memory Card
w/ Adapter (RSD-16GB)
Operating Instructions
Power On/Off
Before using the unit for the rst time:
• Ensure the time and date have been set
• Ensure the SD card is inserted
Press the power button to switch the device on.
The camera image will appear on the screen.
To switch the device off press the power button again.
Battery indicator
Camera
Time/Date stamp
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Camera Illumination
The inspection camera is equipped with 4 dimmable LED lights in the
camera head, which can be adjusted using the navigation/brightness keys.
Press to increase brightness.
Press to reduce brightness.
Rotating the display
Press and hold the button for 1.5 seconds to rotate the display by
180˚.
Zoom function
Press and hold the button for 1.5 seconds to increase digital Zoom
from x1 to x4.
Menu Options
The menu options are accessed by pressing the
MENU/OK button.
To scroll up/down the menu
press keys.
To select a menu item press the
camera button.
Select EXIT to return to the
previous menu or exit the menu
options.
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Settings menu map
(10 minutes
power off )
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Language Selection
Allows the language to be set
for the menu functions.
Use the navigation keys
to select from the language
available.
Date / Time
Set Date / Time
Use the navigation keys
to edit the time and date.
Camera & Video Operation
Inserting SD card
Before using the camera or video
function an SD card must be
inserted into the card slot.
Please note the card must be
inserted with contacts facing
upwards.
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The screen will then show
the SD card icon.
Camera
Press the camera button to
take a picture.
DVR
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Image Management
1. Push “MENU” button.
2. Scroll down and
select “ Playback”.
3. Use the navigation keys
to choose the image you would
like to delete.
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4. Press then select
“Delete Current”.
5. Conrm by selecting “Yes”.
Playback
Use the navigation keys to select playback.
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Formating the SD card
Select ‘Yes’ to format all data
on the SD card.
Select ‘No’ to exit without
formatting.
Setting frame rate
Select between 3 different
Frame Rates.
Transferring files to a computer
Connect the USB cable to the mini USB port and computer USB port.
The computer will then detect unit as a removable disk. Files can now be
copied to a computer as required.
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Battery Replacement
1. Remove battery cover.
2. Remove battery compartment
and insert new “AA” batteries
into battery compartment.
Proper battery orientation is
indicated on the battery
compartment.
3. Reinstall battery compartment,
battery cover and screw.
For service on this or any other REED product or information on other
REED products, contact REED Instruments at [e-mail].
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