Uemsi U-VUE User manual

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OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
For
™ DVR
PUSH CAMERA SYSTEM

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SECTION I
SAFETY

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Safety
At UEMSI/HTV, we care about operator safety. We recommend that all field personnel
operating pipeline inspection equipment should be aware of all safety precautions listed in
this manual and other safety data in compliance with OSHA standards. Failure to follow
these precautions may result in injury.
Safety Notations
This manual contains specific operating and maintenance procedures. Particular parts of
these procedures contain instructions, which must be strictly adhered to. These instructions
have been categorized under the following three headings: WARNING, CAUTION and
NOTE. The significance of each heading is listed below.
Maintenance, operating procedures, or techniques that if not followed, may result in injury.
Maintenance, operating procedures, or techniques that if not followed, may result in
equipment damage.
Maintenance, operating procedures or techniques to be especially aware of.

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Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
Safety Guideline for Power Cord and Power Outlet
Use a power cable that is properly grounded. The female receptacle of the cord set must
meet IEC-60320 requirements. (Fig. 1)
In the U.S. and Canada, the male plug is NEMA5-15 style UL/CSA labeled termination (Fig.
2). The plug is equipped with a grounding pin. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding pin.
Use a power outlet with a three-terminal grounded receptacle. The unit should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the rating plate.
DC Operating Guidelines
This unit is designed for use with a 12V DC automotive power supply. Never use it in a truck,
bus, or any other vehicle that has a 24V power supply. Allow the vehicle to run during
operation, as this will charge the battery circuit and supply an efficient source to the unit.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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Environmental Range of Operation and Storage
Never leave the PCU or camera reel exposed to temperature extremes or strong, direct
sunlight. Leaving it in an enclosed vehicle, in direct sunlight, near a heater, etc. can cause
deformation of the case and electrical cables.
Using this product in areas that are colder than 14°F (-10°C) or hotter than 158°F (70°C) can
result in electronic component malfunction.
Do not operate the PCU for two hours if condensation has formed on the unit. Let the system
stand with the power off during this time. Condensation will form on the unit when it is moved
from a cold to a warm place.
Storage Guidelines
When storing the product follow these guidelines:
 Clean the push-cable, reel, and camera of any debris before storage.
 Wind the interconnect cable around the hooks provided on the push-reel.
 Store any power cables or accessories in the storage compartment.
Product Usage Guidelines
 DO NOT operate the unit in or near flammable liquids.
 DO NOT enter a pipeline before disconnecting power to all electrical pumps or valves
attached to it.
 DO meter for explosive gasses and ventilate the area before entering a pipeline.
 DO connect generator-to-earth ground when operating on generator power.
 DO keep the unit and area clean of bio-hazards.

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SECTION II
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

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General
The UEMSI/HTV™ U-Vue™ push camera system is a lightweight, rugged, portable unit
capable of meeting a wide variety of small diameter pipe inspection requirements. The image
sensor of the camera is a solid-state charge couple device (CCD) with a high degree of
sensitivity. The lighthead contains either 15 or 21 LEDs, depending on the camera head,
which are behind a Lexan® shield. They can illuminate pipe up to 10” in diameter, depending
which camera head is used and the pipe conditions.
The monitor and controls are contained in a durable, water resistant, and impact
resistant carrying case. When the case is open, the unit is also water resistant,
including the monitor, speakers, controls, and keyboard.
The system can be powered by either 120 volt 60 Hz AC line power, or a 12-volt DC
automotive lighter receptacle.
System Components
Figure 1.1 shows a block diagram of the system components. The basic system consists of a
power control unit (PCU), reel, and camera head.
Figure 1.1
Camera Head
The camera head (Fig. 1.2) consists of a sealed housing containing the CCD image sensor,
lens assembly, lighthead, and electronic circuitry.

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Figure 1.2
The lighthead dome cover contains two O-rings and is
fastened with three stainless steel flathead screws. While
the lighthead dome cover can be removed for service,
opening the camera further by an unauthorized service
technician is not recommended and will void the warranty.
The rear of the camera is terminated with a built-in six pin
male connector, which mates with the push cable
connector. They are held together with three stainless steel combination head screws. An
O-ring has been placed between the camera and the cable connector to seal out liquids.
Procedures for camera maintenance are covered in the maintenance section of this manual.
Push Reel
The push reel (Fig. 1.3) safely stores and dispenses the video push cable and camera head.
It is lightweight and contains wheels for mobility.
A brake handle is provided to keep the cable basket from rotating when transporting the unit.
After the basket is locked, the brake handle can be repositioned by lifting and rotating into a
stored position.
The push reel also features a quick disconnect block termination. This feature allows the
user to easily swap out push cable by simply disconnecting the cable from a single
connector.
The interconnect cable is used for all electrical
connections from the power control unit (PCU) to the
push reel. Although the interconnect cable can be
removed from the reel, brackets are provided for windup
storage.
Figure 1.3

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Power Control Unit (PCU)
Figure 1.4 show the features of the PCU. The lid is comprised of the 10.4” sunlight readable
color LCD monitor, and the DVR control panel. The lower portion of the case is comprised of
the interface panel with camera controls, and the storage compartment.
Figure 1.4
System Controls
The system control portion contains the necessary controls for operation and status of the
system. The following is a description of each component along with its associated functions.
Power Switch
There is only one toggle switch that controls both AC and DC power to the unit. The switch is
either “ON” or “OFF”. The switch is located on the lower faceplate.
AC Power
Controls power to the system when the 120 volt line cord is being used.
DC Power
Controls power to the system when the 12 volt DC automotive plug is being used.

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Light Intensity Control
The light intensity control varies the camera light output. It is located on the lower faceplate.
The light is increased when the control is turned clockwise. The lighthead voltage can reach
up to approximately 12 volts.
Monitor Controls
The monitor controls can be adjusted by pressing the “Gear” near the bottom right hand side
of the monitor, when viewing live video. This brings up the Display Options such as
Brightness, Contrast, etc. These soft sliders are controlled by your finger.
Power Connectors
There are two power connections on the unit, one AC and one DC.
120 VAC Power Inlet
The AC power cord is plugged into this connector on the lower faceplate.
12 VDC Input Connector
The DC power cord is plugged into this connector on the lower faceplate. It connects
to an automotive cigarette lighter to power the unit.
Circuit Breakers
AC Input
This circuit breaker is located on the lower faceplate. It protects the system circuitry
while operating on AC power. To reset the circuit breaker when it trips, press down on
it until it resets.
DC Output
This circuit breaker is also located on the lower faceplate. It protects the system
circuitry while operating on DC power. To reset the circuit breaker when it trips, press
down on it until it resets.
12 VDC Fuse
This fuse is located inside the cigarette lighter plug. It
protects the system circuitry while operating on DC
power. To replace, push in the silver cap terminal while
turning counter clockwise. (Fig. 2) Replace only with a
10A 32V type 3AG fuse.
Figure 2

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SECTION III
OPERATION

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Connection
1. Connect the 20’ black interconnect cord, which is attached to the push reel, to the
“Camera” connection on the lower faceplate.
2. Plug one end of the AC cord to the “120 VAC IN” on the lower faceplate, and the other
end to a 120 VAC wall outlet, if you will be using AC power.
3. Plug one end of the DC cord to the “DC IN” on the lower faceplate, and the other end
to a vehicle cigarette lighter outlet, if you will be using DC power.
Turning Unit On
1. Press the “ON” position on the power switch.
2. After 30 seconds the main menu screen appears. It has 5 boxes, which are as
follows:
“View”: The screen will return to live video from the camera head.
“Record”: Will start a recording and the screen will go to live video.
“View Record”: Will show the screen with all the recorded files made on the DVR.
“View Photo”: Will show the screen with all the photo files made on the DVR.
“Settings”: Shows a list of system settings for “Display”, “Video”, “Audio”, “Record
Settings”, “Date and Time”, “Language”, “Format”, and “System”.
3. Press the “View” button to see what the camera is currently viewing.
General Operation
Light Intensity Control
1. Adjust the light intensity control clockwise for increased light, and
counterclockwise for less light. The proper amount of light is when you can see well,
and the picture doesn’t look too dark or too washed out.
Microphone
1. The unit has a built-in microphone, with a toggle switch in the recessed panel in the lid,
to turn the microphone “ON” or “OFF.” When the switch is “ON” (out towards you), the
microphone is “ON” and the speakers are “OFF.” When the switch is “OFF” (in towards
the recessed panel wall), the microphone is “OFF” and the speakers are “ON” for
playback.
Data Display Unit (DDU) – If Equipped
1. See separate “Operation Manual for DDU”.
2. For help using the DDU, there is a “DDU Quick Help” sticker next to the keyboard.

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File Storage Media
1. SD Card: If an SD card is the preferred media to record on, insert an SD card in the
SD card slot on the left side of the recessed panel in the lid.
2. USB Thumb Drive: If a USB thumb drive is the preferred media to record on, insert a
USB thumb drive in the USB slot on the top of the recessed panel in the lid.
3. USB Hard Drive: If a USB hard drive is the preferred media to record on, insert a
USB hard drive in the USB slot on the top of the recessed panel in the lid.
DVR Operation
General DVR Use
1. When navigating through the DVR’s menu and to control the DVR, use the monitor
touchscreen.
2. The main menu can always be accessed when watching live video by pressing the
back arrow on the top left of the screen.
3. Once the main menu appears there are 5 options: “View”, “Record”, “View Record”,
“View Photo”, and “Settings”. Press the option you want on the touchscreen.
Recording and Playback Procedure of Videos and Still Photos
1. To set the proper file storage media from the live video screen:
Press the back arrow on the touchscreen, press the “Settings” box on the main menu
screen, press the “Record Settings” button, press the SD or USB storage button, and
then press the “Exit” button.
2. Insert up to a 32 GB SD card in the SD card slot, or up to a 500 GB USB thumb drive
or hard drive in the USB slot, on the upper faceplate in the recessed area.
3. To record video, do one of the following:
Press the “Record” box on the main menu screen.
OR
If you are already viewing live video, press the red dot in the upper left corner of the
touchscreen.
4. To pause a recording:
Press the pause button in the top second row of buttons on the touchscreen. To
resume recording, press the play button in that same row of buttons.
5. To capture still photos:
Press the snapshot button in the lower right corner of the touchscreen.
Note: Still photos can be captured while recording video.
6. To stop a recording:
Press the stop button in the second row of buttons on the touchscreen.
7. Once this recording is stopped, it will be saved on whatever recording medium you
selected.
8. To playback this recording from the live video screen:
Press the back arrow on the touchscreen, press the “View Record” box on the main
menu screen, press the SD or USB storage button, and then double press the file you
want to view.

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9. To view captured still photos from the live video screen:
Press the back arrow on the touchscreen, press the “View Photo” box on the main
menu screen, press the SD or USB storage button, and then double press the file you
want to view.
10. To delete a recorded file from the live video screen:
Press the back arrow on the touchscreen, press the “View Record” box on the main
menu screen, press the SD or USB storage button, press the file you want to delete,
press the “Delete” button, and then press “Enter” in the Delete file box.
11. To delete a captured still photo from the live video screen:
Press the back arrow on the touchscreen, press the “View Photo” box on the main
menu screen, press the SD or USB storage button, press the file you want to delete,
press the “Delete” button, and then press “Enter” in the Delete file box.
12. To rename a recorded file from the live video screen:
Press the back arrow on the touchscreen, press the “View Record” box on the main
menu screen, press the SD or USB storage button, press the file you want to rename,
press the “Rename” button, enter the numbers or letters (up to 8) of the new file name,
and then press “Enter”.
13. To rename a captured still photo from the live video screen:
Press the back arrow on the touchscreen, press the “View Photo” box on the main
menu screen, press the SD or USB storage button, press the file you want to rename,
press the “Rename” button, enter the numbers or letters (up to 8) of the new file name,
and then press “Enter”.
File Transfer Information
1. To transfer SD card or USB thumb drive files created on the U-Vue to your computer,
insert the SD card or the USB drive into your computer.
2. Follow your computer’s instructions for downloading files.
Settings Menu
1. Press the back arrow on the touchscreen, and press the “Settings” box on the main
menu screen. A list of system setting buttons appear for: “Display”, “Video”, “Audio”,
“Record Settings”, “Date and Time”, “Language”, “Format”, and “System”. Press the
button of the category you want, press the button of the setting you want, and then
press “Exit”. The categories are as follows:
2. “Display”:
“LCD” or “VGA”: Leave on VGA.
“Screen Standby”: Off, 1 min, 5 min, and 10 min. Adjust as needed.
“Screen Brightness”: Adjust as needed.
3. “Video”:
“Video Standard”: PAL or NTSC: Leave on NTSC.
“Video Process”: None, Del alg 1, or Del alg 2. Leave on Del alg 1.
4. “Audio”:
“Volume”: Adjust as needed.
“Record Audio”: Check box, if you want to record audio.
“Keyboard Tone: Check or Uncheck box as needed.

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5. “Record Settings”:
“Storage Location”: Local storage, SD storage, or USB storage.
“Compression Format”: H.264 or MPEG 4. Leave on H.264.
“Image Quality”: Low, Fine, or High. Leave on Fine or High.
6. “Date and Time”:
“Date”: Adjust as needed.
“Time”: Adjust as needed.
7. “Language”: Leave this set to English.
8. “Format”:
“Format Local Storage”: Deletes all the data on the hard drive.
“Format SD Storage”: Deletes all the data on the SD storage.
“Format USB Storage”: Deletes all the data on the USB storage.
9. “System”: DO NOT USE.
Turning Unit Off
1. Press the “OFF” position on the power switch. It is always a good practice to turn the
unit off prior to plugging in or unplugging the system.
2. Unplug the power cord and put away in the storage compartment.
3. Disconnect the 20’ black interconnect cord, and wind it up on the push reel.
4. If you are using an external hard drive, or USB thumb drive, it will need to be
unplugged before closing the lid.
5. Make sure to screw the camera connector cap back onto the camera connector,
to avoid damage to the unit when closing the lid.

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SECTION IV
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

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Camera Head Removal (Spring Termination)
1. To detach the camera head from the front spring connector,
hook the spanner wrench onto the end of the spring and hold
it. With your other hand, rotate the camera head
counterclockwise until it is unscrewed from the spring. (Fig. 1)
Figure 1
2. Release the tow cable ends (Fig. 2), allowing the spring to be pushed away from the
camera head.
Figure 2
3. Use a screwdriver to remove the three combination screws that fasten the camera
head to the cable/connector end. (Fig. 3)
Figure 3
4. Slide the camera head off of the connector. Pay particular attention to the O-ring,
check it for wear and for proper alignment.
Note: To reassemble, follow steps in reverse order. The connector on the back of the
camera head is keyed so pay particular attention to the orientation when reinstalling. After
reinserting the tow cable ends, rotate the camera head approximately 2-1/2 turns
counterclockwise so that when the camera is threaded onto the front spring connector, the
end result will be straight and untangled tow cables. If the tow cables are tangled they can
cut the curly power cord, so then unwind and repeat the procedure.

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Camera Head Removal (Hose Termination)
In the event that the camera head must be removed from the video push cable, locate a 9/64”
hex wrench. Remove the three stainless steel socket head cap screws on the rear of the
connector. Once the connector is completely removed, inspect the O-ring for damage.
(Fig. 4) If it is worn, replace it.
To reattach the camera head to the video
push cable, align the splined shaft of the
electrical connector with the camera
connector and slide together. Replace the
stainless steel screws. Be sure to use a
greased (silicone based grease or petroleum
jelly) O-ring.
Lighthead Dome Cleaning
With the lighthead dome attached to the camera, begin cleaning as follows:
1. Choose a well ventilated working area.
2. Apply UEMSI/HTV cleaning solvent to an industrial type cleaning towel.
Use only acrylic solvent cement for cleaning the lighthead dome. This is available in kit form
through your UEMSI/HTV representative.
3. Wipe the lighthead dome in an outward, spiraling motion away from the center of the
lens.
When applying solvent, it is important that the lighthead dome is attached to the camera body
because the O-rings on the camera body are sensitive to solvent fluid.
Do not touch the camera lens with the cleaning towel at any point, as the cleaning solvent will
dissolve the protective coating on the surface and distort the picture quality.
4. The portion of the towel soaked with solvent is good for two wipes. Soak another
portion of the towel to continue. This will ensure a clear, fog-free surface.
Figure 4

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SECTION V
OPTIONS