REED R8500 User manual

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Model
Instruction
Manual
Pantone 534 Blue
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
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Video Inspection Camera
R8500
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Pantone 534 Blue
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
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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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Pantone 534 Blue
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
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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videoborescopeinspectioncamera,9mmcamerahead,
Borescope,USBcables,mirror,hook,magnet,cameraprobe,batteries
and hard carrying case
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Pantone 534 Blue
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
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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
12
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53
4
2
1
7
8
9
11
12
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Pantone 534 Blue
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
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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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Pantone 534 Blue
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
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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)
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.
 Pressthepowerbuttontoswitchthedeviceon.
 Toswitchthedeviceoffpressthepowerbuttonagain.
Battery indicator
Camera
Time/Datestamp
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Pantone 534 Blue
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
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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.
Pressandholdthebuttonfor1.5secondstorotatethedisplayby
Pressandholdthebuttonfor1.5secondstoincreasedigitalZoom
Presstoincreasebrightness.
Presstoreducebrightness.
 Themenuoptionsareaccessedbypressingthe 
 MENU/OKbutton.
presskeys.
presskeys.
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Pantone 534 Blue
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
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Settings menu map
(10 minutes
power off )
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Pantone 534 Blue
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
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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.
Usethenavigationkeys
Usethenavigationkeys
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Pantone 534 Blue
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
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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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Pantone 534 Blue
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
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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.
3.Usethenavigationkeys
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Pantone 534 Blue
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
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4. Press then select
“DeleteCurrent”.
5.Conrmbyselecting“Yes”.
Playback
Usethenavigationkeystoselectplayback.
Usethenavigationkeystoselectplayback.
Usethenavigationkeystoselectplayback.
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Pantone 534 Blue
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
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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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Pantone 534 Blue
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
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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.
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batterycoverandscrew.
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Pantone 534 Blue
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 485 Red
Pantone 123 Yellow
Pantone 534 Blue
Black Rich Black -
20/20/20/100
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Red - 10/100/100/5
Yellow - 0/27/100/0
Blue - 100/80/30/5
Only if you REALLY need them:
Pantone 534 Blue - 100/80/30/5
Pantone 485 Red - 10/100/100/5
Pantone 123 Yellow - 0/27/100/
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INSTRUMENTS
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