Triplett CamView HD Pro 8065 User manual

USER MANUAL
CamView
Tm HD Pro
P/N UM-8065 Rev. 01/2018

Thank you for purchasing the Triplett CamView™ HD Pro. Please read the manual carefully
before using the product.
To assure safe use of this product, please read the section on Safety carefully, and observe any
Cautions or Warnings posted there and throughout this manual.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Comply with all local electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility rules and regula-
tions when using this device.
• Use original accessories with this equipment to avoid possible damage caused from
unapproved accessories.
• Accessories supplied are only intended for use with this product. Use with other products or
for other purposes is not recommended.
• Do not expose the product to rain, liquids, or excessive moisture as product damage may
occur.
• Do not expose or use the product in dusty or highly particulate environments.
• Avoid dropping the product or subjecting it to physical shock or high vibrations.
• Avoid leaving the product unattended while recharging it. Charging time should not exceed
8 hours. If the battery becomes hot, disconnect power immediately.
• Do not use the product in an environment containing flammable gases.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the product. There are no user-serviceable parts inside and
product damage can occur. Contact Triplett Technical Support if the unit does not function
properly.
• Do not use the product in environments with strong electromagnetic fields.
• Do not handle or operate the product with wet hands.
• Do not use strong detergents or solvents for cleaning the product. Wipe off dirt with a soft
dry cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or mild cleaner.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction.......................................................01
1.1 General Use ....................................................01
1.2 Function Summary ...............................................01
1.3 Accessories.....................................................02
2. Device Diagram and Functions .......................................03
2.1 Front of Tester ...................................................04
2.3 Back of Tester ...................................................06
2.4 Top of Tester ....................................................06
2.5 Right Side of Tester ...............................................06
2.6 Left Side of Tester ................................................06
3. Basic Operation ...................................................08
3.1 Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08
3.2 Recharging the Battery ............................................08
3.3 FAQs About the Battery............................................08
3.4 Lanyard ........................................................09
3.3 Basic Starting Instruction ..........................................09
3.3.1 Turning the Device On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09
3.3.2 Selecting Function Mode .......................................09
3.3.3 Using the Flashlight ...........................................09
4. How to Use Your CamView HD Pro ....................................10
4.1 Main Menu .....................................................10
4.2 Testing Analog Cameras ...........................................10
4.2.1 Overview ....................................................10
4.2.2 How to Connect the Analog Camera to the Tester. ....................10
4.2.3 Using the Interface — Step-by-Step Instructions .....................12
4.2.4 Analog Video Generator.........................................15
4.2.5 Testing Remote Analog Monitors .................................16
4.3 Reviewing and Accessing Snapshots and Videos........................17
4.3.1 Overview ....................................................17
4.3.2 Reviewing the Saved Files ......................................17
4.3.3 Accessing the Saved Files from a Computer ........................17

4.4 Device Settings and Updating the Firmware............................18
4.4.1 Overview ....................................................18
4.4.2 Viewing and Changing Settings ..................................18
4.4.3 Upgrading Firmware and Identifying Current Firmware Version ..........19
4.5 Audio Test ......................................................21
4.6 RS485 Data Monitor ..............................................21
Appendix 1: Technical Specifications....................................22
Warranty and Technical Support........................................24

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 General Use
The CamView HD Pro is designed to facilitate the installation and maintenance of surveillance
video equipment. It can be used with Standard Definition analog NTSC/PAL, HD-TVI, HD-CVI,
and AHD camera systems. The Tester has an RS485 port for testing the Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ), and
supports more than 30 PTZ protocols. It can also provide 12VDC (not to exceed 1A) to power the
analog camera. The Tester also allows you to capture video (snapshots and video recording), play
back video, generate video test patterns for monitor checking, and monitor the data flow between
the analog camera and the DVR system. You can also use it to check microphone/audio on the
camera, or take advantage of the built-in flashlight.
The CamView HD Pro supports HD cameras up to HD-TVI 3.0, HD-CVI 3.0, and AHD 2.0. This
Tester is powerful, portable, and designed with the technician in mind. It will help you perform
installation and maintenance jobs quickly and efficiently.
1.2 Function Summary
1.2.1 Standard Definition Analog Camera Test
The Tester can display the analog video signal input from an attached analog camera or video
source that has NTSC or PAL format video output.
1.2.2 High Definition Analog Camera Test
The Tester will display the analog video signal input from an attached HD camera or video source
that has up to AHD 2.0, HD-TVI 3.0, or HD-CVI 3.0 format video output.
1.2.3 Video Test Pattern
You can select from several common video test patterns stored in the tester and generate
standard definition analog (NTSC or PAL) or 1080P (HD) HD-CVI, HD-TVI, or AHD format
video output. These test patterns can be used to test cabling, video recorders, and monitors. The
selected video test pattern is displayed on the Tester’s screen along with the analog video input
signal for simple visual comparison.
1.2.4 DC Output
The Tester will provide 12VDC output via the “12V 1A Output” jack on the left side of theTester to
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1.2.5 Audio Test
The Tester can be used to check audio signal functionality which is input on the Tester’s “Audio In”
jack, located on the right side of the Tester.
1.3 Accessories
One each of the following items are included in the package:
• HD Pro Camera Tester
• Lanyard
• Belt Clip
• Battery
• Battery Cover
• Tool Bag with Shoulder Strap
• Power Cable for Charging
• BNC Cable
• RS485 Cable
• 12V Power Output Cable (for supplying power from the Tester to the Camera)
• Audio Cable
• USB Cable
• Screen Protector Film

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2. DEVICE DIAGRAMS AND FUNCTIONS
2.1 Controls - Locations and Explanations
The following pages contain detailed diagrams and descriptions of each of the Tester’s buttons,
ports, jacks, accessories, and controls. Please review the information carefully. Also note, many
of the Tester’s screens also show On-Screen Instructions / a cheat list of the functions that are
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2.1 Front of Tester
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Power Indicator — Lights up when powered on.
Title Bar — Displays current function mode and system time.
Display Area — Displays various user interface menus.
On-Screen Instructions — Displays what your options are in the current screen
and how to apply them.
Bumpers — Rubber protectors to improve handling and protect the tester.
Data Transmission Indicator — Red light flashes when data is being transferred.
Charge indicator — Red when charging, off when fully charged.
Battery Level Icon — Indicates battery Level.
Mode Button/Function Select Key — Click to bring up Function Select menu.
Click multiple times or use Up/Down and Right Arrow Keys to select function.
Setting Button / Flashlight — Brings up Settings Menu for various functions. Or,
press and hold to turn the flashlight on or off.
Screen Button / Power Button — Switches full screen video display on/off.
Press and hold to turn the Tester on or off.
Focus Control Key — Controls PTZ focus and other functions depending on the
individual screen. Use of this button will be indicated by Focus+ / Focus-
Zoom Control Key — Controls PTZ and other functions depending on the
individual screen. Use of this button will be indicated by Zoom+ / Zoom-
Iris Control Key — Controls PTZ Iris and other functions depending on the
individual screen. When altering settings, use Iris+ to confirm and Iris- to cancel.
Arrow Keys — Use these to navigate menus, alter settings, and pan/tilt cameras.
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Belt Clip Mount
Built-in Speaker
Battery Cover Latch — Press toward bottom of tester to open battery cover
Battery Cover
Power Output — 12V 1A output to power camera
Power Input — 12V 1A input for charging tester
RS485 Port
USB Port
Audio Port
Factory Reset
Analog Video Output BNC Connector — This is the output from the tester to the
monitor, if needed
Analog Video Input BNC Connector — This is the input from the camera to the tester
Flashlight — Extremely bright; do not look directly into the lights.
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3. BASIC OPERATION
3.1 Installing the Battery
The CamView HD Pro uses a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery. To ensure safety when
transporting, always disconnect the battery from the Tester. The device may leave the factory with
one of the following two battery placements:
• The battery is placed inside Tester and insulated from the contacts with a thin, plastic sheet.
In this case, you should open the battery cover, take out the battery, remove the plastic
sheet, then put the battery back in, and put the battery cover back on.
• The battery is placed outside the Tester. In this case, you should open the battery cover,
place the battery securely into the battery compartment, and put the battery cover back on.
Note — The Tester will automatically turn on when the battery is properly placed in the device for
the first time.
3.2 Charging the Battery
Be sure to fully charge the battery prior to first use. If the battery level is too low, the charge indica-
tor will flash 3 times, and the device won’t turn on.
You should only use the charging cable provided by the manufacturer to charge the battery. To
charge the unit, connect the AC Power Cord supplied with your tester to a standard U.S. power
outlet, and connect the other end to the Power Input port located on the left side of the Tester
(when facing the tester). The port is illustrated in the diagram on Page 6 of this User Manual, and
is #21 in the diagram. It is also labeled “Charge 12V 1A Input” on the Tester itself.
3.3 Frequently Asked Questions About the Battery
• The Tester uses a lithium-ion polymer battery, which does not have a memory effect. You
can recharge the battery whenever you want.
• When recharging, the Charge Indicator on the Tester will light up RED. When the battery
is fully charged, the light will turn off.
• Due to calculation deviation or other reason, the battery level can be as low as 90% when
the charge light turns off. You can ensure the battery Is fully charged by extending the
charge time for up to 60 minutes after the light turns off.

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3.4 Lanyard & Belt Clip
You can choose to install the lanyard or belt clip.
To install the lanyard, put one end of the lanyard through the hole at the top of the device, turn
back and go through the slip-lock (i.e., the plastic piece similar to a buckle).Tighten the lanyard
and confirm that it is locked in position.
To install the Belt Clip, use a screwdriver to mount it securely to the back of the Tester.
3.5 Basic Starting Instructions
3.5.1 Turning the Device On and Off
To turn on the device, press and hold the SCR button for more than 2 seconds. The Power
Indicator will light up green when the device is turned on.
To turn off the device, press and hold the SCR button for more than 2 seconds. When the
device is turned off, the green Power Indicator light will turn off after the device is fully shut down.
You can also set up the Auto Power Off feature (found in Settings > Auto Power Off).
3.5.2 Selecting Function Mode
When the device is on, press the MODE button to switch to the Function Select menu. Press
MODE multiple times or use the Arrow Keys to select a function.
Press the Right Arrow key to enter the selected function.
3.5.3 Using the Flashlight
Press and hold the SET button to turn the Flashlight on/off. You can use the Flashlight feature even
if the tester is off.
The Flashlight will automatically turn off every time the device is turned on or off (to avoid draining
the battery if the Flashlight is turned on accidentally).
WARNING
The LEDs are high brightness LEDs. When the LEDs are on, do not look
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4. HOW TO USE YOUR CAMVIEW HD PRO
4.1 Main Menu
When the CamView HD Pro first boots up, you will see the following Main Screen.
You can navigate this screen using the Up or Down Arrow Keys. Once you have highlighted the
function you want to use, press the Right Arrow Key to go to the Interface Screen for that feature.
4.2 Testing Analog Cameras
4.2.1 Overview
You can test Standard Definition Analog (NTSC/PAL) and High Definition (HD) Analog cameras
that use up to AHD 2.0, HD-TVI 3.0, or HD-CVI 3.0 encoding.
4.2.2 How to Connect the Analog Camera to the Tester
Analog cameras are connected using the BNC Video In connector on the top of the Tester (see
Page 6, #27 on the diagram). If the camera is already providing a live-feed to the security person-
nel and you don’t want to remove their feed while you are testing the camera, you can then use the
BNC Video Out (see Page 6, #26 on the diagram) to set up the Tester in series.
If the camera has PTZ, plug the PTZ cable into the RS485 Port on the side of the Tester then use
the alligator clips on the RS485 cable to connect to the camera’s RS485 leads, red to positive (+)
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Finally, you must ensure the camera has power.
There are two ways you can power your Analog camera. You can either plug the camera’s power
cable into the 12V DC Output Jack on the side of the Tester (see Page 6, #20), or you can use the
camera’s existing power source. An example diagram is below.
NOTE — The Tester’s output power is 12V/1A. When the current needed by the camera exceeds
the limit, power output will automatically stop in order to protect the Tester. This limitation may
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4.2.3 Using the Analog Camera Test Interface
Once you have connected the Analog Camera to the Tester and set up the camera’s power supply,
follow these steps to perform Analog Camera testing:
STEP 1: Power Up the Tester
Press the SCR Button on the front of your CamView HD Pro Tester to turn it on if it is not already
powered on.
STEP 2: Select Analog Camera Test
On the Main Menu, highlight “Analog Camera Test” using the Up or Down Arrow Keys. Once the
“Analog Camera Test” option is highlighted, press the Right Arrow Key to select the test.
Live video will show in the video display area (this may take a minute due to the camera powering
up). Due to varying image aspect ratios, the displayed image may not be full screen and some
parts of the screen may be black (e.g., on the left and right side).
The Tester will automatically detect what type of encoding is being used, and the signal informa-
tion will show in the upper right of the screen. This information bar will display the Format (e.g.,
NTSC, HD-TVI, etc.), and the resolution (e.g., 2048x1536), and framerate (e.g., 18fps).
STEP 3: Testing PTZ
While you are on the Analog Camera Test screen, you will notice the On-Screen Instructions in the
bottom portion of the screen. (See image below.)
Notice that the SCR/COM row says “INFO >> PTZ >> Video Analysis”, and in the example above,
the INFO is highlighted in yellow. While in the INFO screen, you have the following options:
SETTING THE TESTER TO BE ABLE TO CONTROL AND TEST THE CAMERA’S
PAN-TILT-ZOOM (PTZ):
Press SET to access the Manual Adjustment screen. This is where you can change the
Protocol (e.g. Pelco P to Pelco D), Baud Rate, Address, PTZ Speed, and Set and Load
Presets to enable the Tester to communicate with and control the PTZ on the Analog
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Iris- to cancel your changes. If you want to manually change the Decoder from, for example,
HD-TVI to HD-CVI, you can press the Focus + while on the Protocol screen.
Protocol Select RS485 PTZ protocol. The tester supports many PTZ protocols.
Baud Rate RS485 communication baud rate.
Address Address of PTZ to control. Due to different camera manufacturer settings, the
address may be offset by +/-1.Address range is dependent on the protocol.
Speed Expected PTZ speed, 10%-100%.
Set Preset Adjust this value, and then press Iris+ to save the camera’s current position
to its internal storage. This function is provided by the camera. Refer to the
camera’s manual for details.
Go Preset Adjust this value, and then press Iris+. The camera will go to the corresponding
pre-saved position at maximum speed. This function is provided by the camera.
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TESTING PTZ:
While in the INFO screen, press the Arrow Keys or Focus +/-, Zoom +/-, and Iris +/- to
test the Pan, Tilt, Zoom functions on the camera. When the Tester is sending a Pan/Tilt/
Zoom signal to the camera, the Data Transmission Indicator on the top left of the Tester’s
display will light up red. If you see that icon light up but do not see any movement on the
camera, you will need to adjust the Tester’s settings to match the camera’s requirements
regarding Protocol as discussed in the previous paragraph. The camera’s factory default
settings should be in the camera’s user manual.
FULL SCREEN PTZ TESTING:
To test the PTZ while viewing a larger area, you can enter Full Screen mode by pressing
SCR once while on the INFO screen to move the highlighted area to the “PTZ” label on the
on-screen instructions. This will shift the screen into Full Screen mode. On Full Screen, you
may use the Arrow Keys or Focus +/-, Zoom +/-, and Iris +/- to continue testing the PTZ
features on the camera.
DIGITAL ZOOM:
To test the Digital Zoom while on the INFO screen, press SCR twice to move the highlight-
ed area to the “Video Analysis” label on the on-screen instructions. This will shift the screen
into Video Analysis mode. On this screen, you may use the Up Arrow Key to see the
On-Screen instructions, or select Zoom +/- to control the Digital Zoom capability.
RECORDING SCREEN SHOTS AND SAMPLE VIDEOS:
While on the Video Analysis screen, press the Focus + to save a Screen Shot to the
Tester’s internal flash memory, or press the Focus - to record video to the Tester’s internal
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4.2.4 Analog Video Generator
On the Main Menu, highlight “Analog Video Generator” (press the MODE button to enter the Main
Menu if you are not already on it; press the Up or Down Arrow Keys to highlight it). Once the
“Analog Video Generator” option is highlighted, press the Right Arrow Key to select the test.
Live video may show in the right side of the screen if you have the Analog Camera hooked up
to the BNC In jack on the Tester and the FORMAT of that Analog Camera is selected from the
Format List on the screen. On the left side of the screen, you will see Pattern and Format options.
(See image below.) You can adjust these options using your Arrow Keys.
Test Pattern Supports EBU color bars.
Format Select HD-CVI, HD-TVI, AHD, or Standard Definition (PAL/NTSC). You can also
specify the pixel, fps, or pattern depending on which Format you have chosen.
Output Image Left side.
Input Image Right side.
Input Format Format, resolution, and framerate of input video signal.
Input Level Input of the video’s level as displayed in dB. 0dB is the standard value
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4.2.5 Testing Remote Analog Monitors and Optical Transmitters/Receivers
You can transmit generated video to the remote monitor or DVR using the BNC Out jack (see
image below). This will allow you to test the cable and monitor by comparing the image quality
on the Tester to the image quality on the monitor. You can do this with either a live feed from the
camera when you are in the Analog Camera Test screen, or when you are viewing a test pattern in
the Analog Video Generator screen.
You can also test the Optical Transmitters/Receivers in the circuit by connecting an optical
video transmitter to the BNC Out on the Tester, then connecting that transmitter to an optical video
receiver, and finally connecting the receiver to the BNC In on the Tester. (See image below.)