Spartan Tool PROvision 2.0 User manual

SPARTAN TOOL L.L.C.
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WWW.SPARTANTOOL.COM
PROvision 2.0
V i d e o I n s p e c t i o n S y s t e m
Owner’s Manual
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SPARTART
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63026000 (Rev. A) 4-3-07 © 2007 Spartan Tool LLC

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Warning
SPARTAN TOOL L.L.C.
1506 W. Division Street
Mendota, IL 61342
800.435.3866 uFax 888.876.2371
www.spartantool.com
—Read the safety and operating instructions before using any Spartan Tool products.
Drain and sewer cleaning can be dangerous if proper procedures are not followed and appropri-
ate safety gear is not utilized.
—Before starting unit, be sure to wear personal protective equipment such as safety
goggles or face shield and protective clothing such as gloves, coveralls or raincoat, rubber boots
with metatarsal guards, and hearing protection.
—Drains and sewer can carry bacteria and other infectious micro-organisms or
materials which can cause death or severe illness. Avoid exposing eyes, nose, mouth, ears,
hands and cuts and abrasions to waste water or other potentially infectious materials during drain
and sewer cleaning operations. To further help protect against exposure to infectious materials,
wash hands, arms and other areas of the body, as needed, with hot, soapy water and, if neces-
sary, flush mucous membranes with water. Also, disinfect potentially contaminated equipment by
washing such surfaces with a hot soapy wash using a strong detergent.
—For any questions contact the company at the address shown below.
“California Prop. 65: This product may contain an extremely small amount of lead in the coating.
Lead is a material known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.”

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Operating Section
PROvision 2.0 Features ............................................................................................................. 4-5
Unpacking ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Description ................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................................... 6-8
Familiarization ......................................................................................................................... 9-13
Battery Operation & Charging ..................................................................................................... 14
DVR Recording and Playback ..................................................................................................... 15
Card Reader and PC Playback .............................................................................................. 16-18
Microphone Operation ................................................................................................................ 19
External Video Reel (Optional) ............................................................................................... 20-22
Operating Instructions .................................................................................................................. 23
Operational Tips.......................................................................................................................... 23
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 24
PROvision 2.0 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 25
DVR Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 26
Extendable Handle ...................................................................................................................... 27
Parts Section
Final Assembly - 63002000 .................................................................................................... 28-31
Reel Assembly - 63013000 .................................................................................................... 32-34
Distance Counter Assembly - 63012000 ................................................................................ 35-36
Basket Assembly - 63013000 ..................................................................................................... 37
Slip Ring Adapter Assembly - 63006000 ..................................................................................... 38
Mechanical Slip Ring Assembly - 63006100................................................................................ 39
Basket Wiring Assembly - 63015000 ......................................................................................... 40
Encoder Box Assembly -63014000 ............................................................................................. 41
Detachable Flex-Link Assemblies .......................................................................................... 42-43
Internal Push Cable Assembly ..................................................................................................... 44
External Push Cable Assemblies (Optional) ................................................................................ 44
External Reel Slip Ring Assembly - 63009300 (Optional)............................................................. 45
Video Reel Frame Assembly - 62009000 (Optional) .............................................................. 46-47
Video Reel Drum Assembly - 61016700 (Optional) ..................................................................... 48
External Distance Counter Assembly - 62008000 (Optional) ........................................................ 49
Product Information ..................................................................................................................... 50
Note Space ................................................................................................................................. 51
Warranty Information .................................................................................................................... 52
Contents

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FIVE CONFIGURATIONS
PROvision 2.0 Features
Self-leveling Color Camera with built-in locating beacon
Color Camera with built-in locating beacon
Color Camera without beacon
Black and White Camera with built-in locating beacon
Black and White Camera without beacon
MONITOR SCREEN
10.5” (26cm) Color LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen
Operates with Color or B/W camera
Screen is hinged for optimal viewing angle
12 Volt DC / 110 / 220 Volt AC / Battery operation
On screen programming
On screen footage counter
Footage counter able to be repositioned on screen
CASE FEATURES
Rugged molded design
Telescoping handle
Built-in wheels
Digital Video Recorder standard
Totally enclosed, self contained circuitry
Camera light intensity control
Power on indicator
Full battery charge indicator
Low battery level indicator
On screen battery level indicator
Automatic sensing of color or b/w camera
Footage counter repostion control
Footage counter reset button
Built-in hands free microphone
Integrated power cord storage
System weighs less than 45 lbs complete with push cable
System dimensions: 23” x 24-1/2” x 12”
Full audio playback capability
BATTERY
Batteries can be charged at any time or power level
Batteries can be charged from 110 / 220 Volt AC or 12 Volt DC
Fully Charged batteries offer about 3 hours of operation

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PUSH CABLE
B/W CAMERA HEAD
COLOR CAMERA HEAD
Kevlar reinforced cable jacket
Abrasion resistant jacket 100 foot length
Mounted in reel for ease of feed and retrieval
Optional external reel system available for 150 ft and 200 ft lengths
PROvision 2.0 Features
1.375” diameter
2.73” length
1.0 LUX sensitivty (without lights)
3.7 mm wide angle lens
510 Effective Pixel (horizontal)
492 Effective Pixel (vertical)
Optical grade, scratch resistant, clear sapphire lens
12 fully adjustable super bright white LEDs
Even light placement eliminates “hot spots”
Heavy duty, machined aluminum housing
Remarkable picture clarity and focus in lines up to 6” diameter
Operates in 1-1/2 “ straight runs, 2” sweeps and 2-1/2” 90 degree bends
1” diameter
1.4” length
.05 LUX sensitivty (without lights)
3.7 mm wide angle lens
510 Effective Pixel (horizontal)
492 Effective Pixel (vertical)
Optical grade, scratch resistant, clear sapphire lens
12 fully adjustable super bright LEDs
Even light placement eliminates “hot spots”
Heavy duty, machined aluminum housing
Remarkable picture clarity and focus in lines up to 6” diameter
Operates in 1 “ straight runs, 1-1/2” sweeps and 2” 90 degree bends
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
One 1GB Compact Flash Card
One flash card reader
SELF-LEVELING COLOR CAMERA HEAD
1.375” diameter
3.11” length
0.5 LUX sensitivty (without lights)
3.7 mm wide angle lens
768 Effective Pixel (horizontal)
494 Effective Pixel (vertical)
Optical grade, scratch resistant, clear sapphire lens
12 fully adjustable super bright white LEDs
Even light placement eliminates “hot spots”
Heavy duty, machined aluminum housing
Automatic self-leveling picture
Remarkable picture clarity and focus in lines up to 6” diameter
Operates in 1-1/2 “ straight runs, 2” sweeps and 2-1/2” 90 degree bends

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Unpacking
Before signing the shipping receipt, check and inspect unit for visible damage. If there is visible damage,
note so on the shipping receipt.
Description
The system is composed of a miniature closed circuit television camera and color LCD monitor
connected through flexible push type cable.
This unit operates on internal battery power, 110/220 Volt AC electrical current, or 12 Volt DC electrical
current.
WARNING: READ THE “OPERATOR’S MANUAL” THOROUGHLYBEFORE USING ANY SPARTAN
TOOL PRODUCT. DRAIN/SEWER CLEANING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF PROPER PROCEDURES
ARE NOT FOLLOWED. KNOW THE PROPER OPERATION, CORRECT APPLICATIONS AND THE
LIMITATIONS OF ALL SPARTAN TOOL PRODUCTS BEFORE USE.
CAUTION #1
Use of any electrical equipment in a wet environment can cause fatal shock if equipment is
not properly grounded, adequately maintained, and if care is not used by the operator.
A. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS —
Before charging your Spartan PROvision 2.0, make sure a properly grounded, three hole electrical
outlet is available. If not, as in some older homes, use a three-prong adapter and connect the
green pigtail (or grounding lug) to a known ground such as a cold water pipe. Never cut off the
grounding prong for use in a two hole outlet receptacle. By doing so, you have cut off your protection
from shock.
The Spartan PROvision 2.0 must be grounded while charging or operating using the 110V power
cord to protect the operator from electrical shock. The Spartan PROvision 2.0 comes with a three-
conductor cord and three-prong grounding type plug to fit the properly grounded receptacle. An
adapter, see sketches (B) and (C), is available for connecting, sketch (A) type plugs, to a two-
prong receptacle, except in Canada.
Safety Instructions

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The green-colored rigid ear (or lug), extending from the adapter must be connected to a
permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box.
Don’t assume that all three-hole outlets are properly installed. Check the outlet and
also the adapter, if used, with an outlet testing device which quickly indicates if a ground is
connected. Correct a faulty test indication before proceeding. The use of a Ground Fault
Interrupter is the safest means to check for proper grounding.
B. EXTENSION CORDS —
Plug the power cord attached to the PROvision 2.0 directly into an inspected outlet. If an extension
cord must be used, it must be of an approved three-wire type in good condition, equipped with
a three-prong plug. Never cut off the grounding prong for use in a two hole outlet receptacle. By
doing so you have cut off your protection from shock.
C. OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS —
When Spartan Tool equipment is used outdoors, use an extension cord intended for use outdoors
and so marked.
D. AVOID ELECTRICAL CORD ABUSE —
Never move or lift Spartan Tool equipment by the cord. Do not yank cord at one end to disconnect
it from the receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges to avoid damage. Always
replace or repair damaged cords.
E. ALWAYS WEAR RUBBER BOOTS IN WET AREAS FOR ADDED PROTECTION
WARNING: SPARTAN TOOL PRODUCTS ARE NEVER TO BE OPERATED IN AN EXPLOSIVE
ENVIRONMENT.
CAUTION #2
Avoid eye or skin contact with acids or caustic substances while inspecting drains/sewers.
A. Always wear safety goggles when inspecting drain/sewers to avoid injury to eyes.
Safety Instructions (cont)

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B. Before beginning work, ask the customer if either acids or caustic substances are present in the
pipe. If in doubt, litmus paper used at the opening of the pipe may give an indication of the type
of substance in the line. Litmus paper (acids/caustics) can be purchased at most pharmacies.
C. Exposure to acids or caustic substances can cause the push cable to break or to become brittle.
Depending upon the concentration of acids or caustic substances in the drain/sewer, push cables
may break or become brittle in the drum, in the pipe, or when placing the cable back into the drum.
If the push cable remains exposed to acids or caustic substances for any length of time, the cable
can continue to be damaged.
CAUTION #3
Drains/sewers carry bacteria and the possibility of infectious disease exists, if exposed.
A. Always wear safety goggles and Spartan Tool riveted gloves with rubber gloves inside the riveted
gloves to minimize exposure to infection from bacteria in pipes.
B. Avoid contact with ears, eyes, or mouth with contents of pipe to lower the risk of infection. DO
NOT SMOKE!
C. Avoid exposing any cuts to drains/sewers and sewer inspecting equipment
CAUTION #4
Follow all rules of safety and good housekeeping.
A. Keep work area clean.
B. Stay alert.
C. Place the unit and controls in a stable and accessible position for safe operation.
D. Properly store the tools.
E. Keep children away from all equipment.
F. Use only recommended equipment and accessories. Maintain tools in original working condition.
G. Do not exceed limitation of equipment or accessories.
H. Always wear recommended safety gear
I. Always lift with legs and not your back.
Safety Instructions (cont)

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Familiarization

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SYSTEM CONTROL KEYPAD
POWER
tON/OFF: Turns PROvision 2.0 power ON or OFF.
ON – Red light indicates unit is powered on.
FULL CHARGE – Asteady green light indicates unit is fully charged. Aflashing green
light indicates unit is charging.
DC LOW – Yellow flashing light indicates unit is operating on low voltage and needs to
be charged. When the yellow flashing light turns into a solid yellow light, the unit has
approximately 30 seconds before it shuts down. To prevent loss of video data, end
recording immediately.
LIGHTS
tMIN: Decreases light intensity
tMAX: Increases light intensity
COUNTER
tPOS: Positions text in different locations on screen. (center, each corner, no text)
tRESET: Zeros counter.
MIC
tMIC: Turns microphone on or off.
BLUE LED – Indicates microphone is recording.
NOTE: Avoid Feedback by lowering audio volume.
(Press Decrease button below screen).
Familiarization (cont)

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1. LCD PANEL
2. BUILT IN SPEAKER
3. POWER BUTTON
4. MENU BUTTON
Display a main menu on screen.
5. DOWN
Press to use select items in the on-screen menu.
6. POWER INDICATOR
7. DECREASE/INCREASE VOLUME
8. SOURCE
Cancels menu screen.
FLIP-UP SCREEN
Familiarization (cont)

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SCREEN MENUS
Familiarization (cont)
B R I G H T N E S S S e t s b r i g h t n e s s o f t h e d i s p l a y
C O N T R A S T S e t s c o n t r a s t o f t h e d i s p l a y
S A T U R A T I O N S e t s d e s i r e d c o l o r s a t u r a t i o n
H U E S e t s c o l o r b a l a n c e
S H A R P N E S S S e t s d e s i r e d s h a r p n e s s o f t h e d i s p l a y
H - P O S S e l e c t s d e s i r e d p i c t u r e H o r i z o n t a l p o s i t i o n
V - P O S S e le c t s d e s i r e d V e r t i c a l p o s i t io n
O S D H -P O S M o ve s m e n u b o x t o d iffe re n t l o c a t i o n o n s c re e n
A d ju s ts h o r iz o n t a l p o s i t io n o n l y
O S D V -P O S M o ve s m e n u b o x t o d iffe re n t l o c a t i o n o n s c re e n
A d ju s ts ve rt ic a l p o s i t io n o n ly
O S D M O D E N o fu n c t io n
IN IT IA L S e t s d is p l a y t o " A n a lo g " m o d e
T h is is n o t a s u p p o rt e d c o n fig u ra t io n . P re s s " S o u rc e " b u t t o n o n m o n it o r t o r e t u rn t o V id e o 1
A N A L O G S e t s d is p la y t o A n a l o g in p u t m o d e
Th is i s n o t a s u p p o rt e d c o n fig u ra t io n . P re s s " S o u rc e " b u t t o n o n m o n it o r t o re t u rn t o V id e o 1
C O M P O N E N T S e t s d is p la y t o C o m p o n e n t in p u t m o d e
Th is i s n o t a s u p p o rt e d c o n fig u ra t io n . P re s s " S o u rc e " b u t t o n o n m o n it o r t o re t u rn t o V id e o 1
V ID E O 1 S e t s d is p la y t o V i d e o 1 in p u t m o d e
Th is i s t h e s u p p o rt e d in p u t m o d e .
S -V ID E O S e t s d is p la y t o S -vid e o in p u t
Th is i s n o t a s u p p o rt e d c o n fig u ra t io n . P re s s " S o u rc e " b u t t o n o n m o n it o r t o re t u rn t o V id e o 1
TV S e t s d is p la y t o T V i n p u t m o d e
Th is i s n o t a s u p p o rt e d c o n fig u ra t io n . P re s s " S o u rc e " b u t t o n o n m o n it o r t o re t u rn t o V id e o 1

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Familiarization (cont)
DVR CONTROL PANEL
tPower Button: Turns DVR power ON or OFF.
tEnter Button: Selects indicated item
tReturn Button: Menu navigation.
tRecord Button: Starts and stops the
recording function
tPlay Button: Starts play back function
DVR Control Pad removed from
holder showing battery
replacement
CR2025 Coin Style Battery
Fig. 13-2
Fig. 13-1

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AC Cord Wrap
BATTERYOPERATION
The Spartan PROvision 2.0 is designed to operate using internal battery power, 110 /220 V AC
(household current), or 12V DC (automobile). Afully charged battery will last approximately 4 hours.
When using the DVR, the battery will last approximately 3 hours. NOTE: Battery run time will vary
depending on which camera head is being used (color or black/white), beacon or non-beacon, and
the light intensity setting. The yellow DC LOW light will begin to flash when the battery begins to run
low. When the flashing yellow light changes to a solid yellow light you will have approximately 30 more
seconds before the unit shuts down.
IMPORTANT NOTE! When the low battery warning appears, end any video recording immediately.
If the power is lost during a recording session, the video file will be un-readable and can not
be recovered.
BATTERYCHARGING
110 / 220 VAC – To charge the internal battery using a 110 / 220 V power source you will need
to uncoil the AC power cord (see fig.14-1) and plug the end into a AC electrical outlet. The
green FULL CHARGE light will begin to flash indicating that the unit is being charged. When
the green FULL CHARGE light turns into a solid green light, the unit is fully charged. Once the
batteries are fully charged, the battery charger will automatically switch to trickle charge.
12V DC – To charge the internal battery using a 12V DC power source you will need to uncoil
the 12V DC power cord (see fig.14-2) and plug the end into an automobile power port (cigarette
lighter). The green FULL CHARGE light will begin to flash indicating that the unit is being
charged. When the green FULL CHARGE light turns into a solid green light, the unit is fully
charged. Once the batteries are fully charged, the battery charger will automatically switch to
trickle charge.
Battery Recharge Time: Approximately 4-6 hours. The unit may be left off during charging.
NOTE: When using the 12V DC power cord to charge the PROvision 2.0, make sure to
unplug the 12V DC power cord from the automobile power port before starting the vehicle.
Battery Operation & Charging
12 VDC Cord Wrap
4 amp fuse
Fig. 14-1 Fig. 14-2
3 amp fuse
(inside cigar plug nose)

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DVR Recording and Playback
To use the built in DVR follow the steps below.
RECORDING
1. Insert a Compact Flash Card into the DVR card socket.
2. Press the POS button to position the distance counter text in a
desired location on the monitor screen. NOTE: During recording,
the distance counter text will be recorded and will displayed on the
monitor screen during playback. If you do not want the distance
counter text to be recorded, press the POS button until the text is
not shown on the screen.
3. Turn DVR on.
4. When you are ready to begin recording, press the REC button. The red REC indicator next to the flash
card will light up and the text REC will appear breifly in the monitor screen to indicate the unit is recording.
5. To end recording, press the REC button again. The DVR menu will appear on the monitor screen and the
Red light next to the flash card will go off to indicate the unit is no longer recording.
NOTE: To use the microphone feature, refer to the section below titled “Microphone Operation”.
1. In order to replay your recorded video on the PROvision 2.0, you must use the remote cursor
arrows (Fig.13-1). Use the arrows to scroll to Playback and press enter (Fig.15-2).
2. Scroll down to the “TV” folder (Figure 6), highlight it, and press enter . Highlighted items will
have a blue ring around them.
3. Scroll to the video you want to play (Fig.15-3), highlight it and press the play button . The video
file names are recorded sequentially and the file with the highest number will be the most recent
video you recorded.
4. To stop video playback, press the return button .
PLAYBACK
DVR record screen
DVR playback menu DVR video folder
Video Files
“TV” folder
Playback Icon
Fig. 15-2 Fig. 15-3
Fig. 15-1

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Section A. - SetupSection A. - Setup
Section A. - SetupSection A. - Setup
Section A. - Setup
1. Plug the Card Reader (Fig.16-1) into an available USB port on your computer (Fig.16-2). Please
reference page 18 Section D for system requirements.
2. Insert the memory card into the card reader (Fig.16- 2). Only the upper left slot will accept the
memory card.
3. Open “My Computer” on your windows pc.
4. Under the heading “Devices with removable storage”, open the removable disk folder in which
the DVR data is stored (Fig.16-3). There may be multiple “Removable Disk” folders.
Card Reader & PC Playback
Fig. 16-1 Fig. 16-2
Fig. 16-3

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Section B. - File MaintenanceSection B. - File Maintenance
Section B. - File MaintenanceSection B. - File Maintenance
Section B. - File Maintenance
1. It is recommended that you copy the video files over to your computer for long term file storage.
This step will backup the files to free up space on your memory card for future jobs. This step
will also simplify file emailing and transmission to a DVD. For video viewing only, you can skip
to Section C below to see instructions for file viewing.
2. At the memory card folder (Fig.17-1), open the folder called “MP_ROOT”. Then open the
subfolder called “TV” (Fig17-2), which contains the video files.
3. The recorder will store the files in sequential order of recording. The file name for the video files
usually starts with “M4V00001.MP4” then numbers up from there; the “.MP4” extension may
or may not be visible depending on how you have your computer setup (Fig17-3).
4. Copy the files to a location on your computer’s hard drive.
5. If you want to free up memory space on your memory card, follow these steps. Note:
MAKEMAKE
MAKEMAKE
MAKE
SURE YOUR FILES ARE BACKED UP BEFORE COMPLETING THE NEXT STEPSURE YOUR FILES ARE BACKED UP BEFORE COMPLETING THE NEXT STEP
SURE YOUR FILES ARE BACKED UP BEFORE COMPLETING THE NEXT STEPSURE YOUR FILES ARE BACKED UP BEFORE COMPLETING THE NEXT STEP
SURE YOUR FILES ARE BACKED UP BEFORE COMPLETING THE NEXT STEP
..
..
. After
copying the files to their new storage location, reopen the “TV” folder (Fig.17-3) on the memory
card and highlight all of the files in that folder. After selecting all of the files, delete them.
Recorded Video File
“TV” File Folder
Video Player
“MP_Root” Folder
Card Reader & PC Playback
Fig. 17-1
Fig. 17-2 Fig. 17-3

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1. Open the VLC Media Player program (Fig.18-1). Your video files can now be viewed from your
hard drive or the memory card.
2. To view, choose “File,” and then “Quick Open File” (Fig.18-2) to bring up a file browser. If you
backed up your video files (Section B), find the storage folder and open to view. If you did not
back up your video file, access the memory card folder (“My Computer àRemovable Disk
(same name as memory card) à“MP_Root” à“TV” àSelect the Video). (Fig18-3)
3. The video should now appear on the VLC Media Player (Fig 18-4). Use the icons at the top of the
window to control the audio and video playback. For more advanced video controls, use the drop-
down menus at the top of the window.
Section D. ReferenceSection D. Reference
Section D. ReferenceSection D. Reference
Section D. Reference
1. Minimum System Requirements: Windows Me/Windows 2000
2. In order to play the mpeg4 video files on your computer, you need a video player capable of
playing these video files. The player that SPARTAN TOOL recommends is the “VLC MEDIA
PLAYER” which is provided on the memory card (Fig17-1). The video player can also be
downloaded from the player website. www.videolan.org
Card Reader & PC Playback
SectionC File Viewing
Fig. 18-1
Fig. 18-2 Fig. 18-3
Fig. 18-4

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Microphone Operation
The Spartan PROvision 2.0 is equipped with a built-in, hands-free, super sensitive microphone. To use
this feature, follow the steps below. (Note: prior to using microphone, lower audio volume to avoid feedback.)
1. Begin recording using the built-in DVR. (Refer to section titled DVR Recording and Playback)
2. Press the MIC button on the monitor control panel. The blue light next to the button will illuminate to
indicate the microphone is now recording.
3. Start recording your voice. Note: The microphone is very sensitive.
4. When finished recording your voice, press the MIC button again to turn the microphone off. The
blue light will no longer be illuminated.
Microphone
Microphone Button
System Control Keypad
Microphone Location
Fig. 19-1
Fig. 19-2

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Push Rod with
Flex-link and
camera
Distance
Counter
Assy
Slip Ring
Assembly
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Drain Hole
Drain
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Drain Hole
Reel (Back View)
Reel (Front View)
15’ Patch Cable
P a r t
N u m b e r D e s c r i p t i o n
6 2 0 0 9 1 1 5 V i d e o r e e l a s s e m b l y w i t h 1 5 0 ' p u s h - c a b l e
6 2 0 0 9 1 2 0 V i d e o r e e l a s s e m b l y w i t h 2 0 0 ' p u s h - c a b l e
External Video Reel (optional)
The Spartan PROvision 2.0 has the ability to connect to an external Spartan video reel. This feature allows you to use a
stiffer push-cable at longer lengths (up to 200 feet). To use this feature, you will need to purchase a Spartan video reel
assembly which includes a 15’ patch cable to connect the external video reel to the PROvision 2.0.
Fig. 20-1
Fig. 20-2
Fig. 20-3