Vivax Metrotech vCamMX-2 Instruction Manual

vCamMX-2 User Handbook
(English Edition)
Version 1.0
P/N:4.04.000132

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Table of Contents
1. General Safety Instructions......................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Health and Safety...........................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Worksite Safety...............................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Equipment Safety...........................................................................................................................................................1
1.4 Batteries and the Environment....................................................................................................................................1
1.4.1 Alkaline Batteries (Sondes, Light Kits or Locators).....................................................................................1
2. Service & Support.......................................................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Model and Serial Number Location..............................................................................................................................2
2.1.1 Control Module and Reel Serial Number Location.......................................................................................2
2.1.2 Camera Head Serial Number Location...........................................................................................................2
2.2 Firmware Revision Location...........................................................................................................................................2
2.3 Request for Service.........................................................................................................................................................3
2.4 Distributors and Service Centers..................................................................................................................................4
3. Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................5
3.1 The vCamMX-2 Inspection Camera System
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3.2 What’s in the box..............................................................................................................................................................5
3.3 vCamMX-2 Series Control Module Overview............................................................................................................6
3.4 Type-MX Cable Reel Overview.....................................................................................................................................8
4. Initial Control Module Setup......................................................................................................................................................9
4.1 Initial Control Module Setup...........................................................................................................................................9
4.1.1 Installing the Fuse..............................................................................................................................................9
4.1.2 Charging the Internal Battery...........................................................................................................................9
4.1.3 About Control Module Settings.....................................................................................................................10
4.2 Navigating through the Setup Menu.........................................................................................................................10
4.2.1 Key used in the setup procedure..................................................................................................................10
4.2.1.1 Turn on the system.........................................................................................................................10
4.2.1.2 Set the Language............................................................................................................................10
4.2.1.3 Set the Distance Counter Units....................................................................................................10
4.2.1.4 Set the Date and Time....................................................................................................................11
4.2.1.5 Set the Storage Options.................................................................................................................11
4.2.1.6 Set the Sonde Frequency..............................................................................................................11
4.2.1.7 Set the OSD (On Screen Display) Options................................................................................11
4.2.1.8 Set the File Rename Option..........................................................................................................12
4.2.1.9 SetupWi-.......................................................................................................................................12
4.2.2 Wi-Fi Administration........................................................................................................................................12
4.2.3 Restore the Factory Default Settings...........................................................................................................12
4.2.4 Update the Control Module Firmware..........................................................................................................13
5. Video Recording and Image Capture...................................................................................................................................16
5.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................................16
5.2 Recording a video and capturing JPEG pictures...................................................................................................16

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5.3 Viewing Recorded Videos and Pictures in the Control Module..........................................................................17
5.3.1 vCamMX-2 File Manager Overview.............................................................................................................17
5.3.2 Viewing and playing contents of the USB drive or SD Card....................................................................17
5.3.3Copyingles......................................................................................................................................................17
5.3.4Deletingles......................................................................................................................................................18
5.4 Troubleshooting Video Playback..............................................................................................................................18
5.5 AVI Video Format..........................................................................................................................................................18
5.6 Getting Codecs.............................................................................................................................................................18
5.7 File Associations...........................................................................................................................................................18
5.8 Other Media Players....................................................................................................................................................19
6. Features Available During Recording...................................................................................................................................21
6.1 Voice Over......................................................................................................................................................................21
6.2 Volume Control
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6.3 Display and Backlight Settings..................................................................................................................................21
6.4 On-Screen Status Bar.................................................................................................................................................21
6.5 On-Screen Display (OSD Info)..................................................................................................................................22
6.6 Camera LED Light Control.........................................................................................................................................22
6.6.1 From the Media keypad..................................................................................................................................22
6.6.2 From the LCD Keypad....................................................................................................................................23
6.7 On-Screen Text Writer.................................................................................................................................................23
6.7.1 Introduction to the on-screen Text Writer....................................................................................................23
6.8 JPEG Image Capture..................................................................................................................................................26
6.9 Digital Zoom...................................................................................................................................................................26
7. Wi-Fi and Ethernet....................................................................................................................................................................27
7.1 Wi-Fi Connection for Apps..........................................................................................................................................27
8. Cable Reels................................................................................................................................................................................28
8.1 Using the Cable Reels.................................................................................................................................................28
8.1.1 Pushrod Cable..................................................................................................................................................28
8.1.2 Using the Cable Reel.......................................................................................................................................28
8.1.3 Deployment of the Pushrod Cable...............................................................................................................29
9. Camera Heads and Terminations..........................................................................................................................................32
9.1 Parts of the Camera Heads........................................................................................................................................32
9.1.1 Camera Head Options....................................................................................................................................32
9.2 Spring Termination Parts
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9.2.1 Termination Parts List......................................................................................................................................33
9.2.2 Pre-checking the Camera Head Before Installing.....................................................................................33
9.2.3 Pre-checking for Picture and LED Control..................................................................................................33
9.2.4 Pre-checking the Camera Glass Lens and LED Cover...........................................................................34
9.3 Removing and Installing the Camera Head............................................................................................................34
9.4 Removing and Installing the MX Spring Assembly...............................................................................................35
10. Camera Skids......................................................................................................................................................36
10.1 Camera Skids
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10.2 Skid Installations......................................................................................................................................................36
10.2.1 Standard Skid Installation
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10.2.2 Guide Skid Installation..................................................................................................................................37
10.2.3 Removable Rubber Guard Skids...............................................................................................................38
11. Locating the Camera Sonde and Pushrod........................................................................................................................39
11.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................39
11.2 Applying a Locate Signal onto the Pushrod..........................................................................................................39
11.3 vLoc3-Cam Sonde and Camera Locator..............................................................................................................40
11.4 VM-540 Sonde and Camera Locator....................................................................................................................42
12. Accessories.............................................................................................................................................................................46
12.1 Skid Range..................................................................................................................................................................46
12.2 Accessories.................................................................................................................................................................46
12.3 Camera and Sonde Locators..................................................................................................................................46
13. Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................................................47

1 General Safety Instructions
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1. General Safety Instructions
1.1 Health and Safety
This equipment is primarily used for the inspection of sewer pipes, by professionals operating in the sewer and plumbing
industry, and maintained by professionals familiar with the health risks of maintaining equipment that has been in a sewer.
Such professionals will be protected by their own company’s recommendations and work practices. If for any reason they are
not, or are not familiar with such practices, please check our website or email [email protected] for a copy of the Health and
Safety Document used by Vivax-Metrotech for employees involved in the demonstration, maintenance and handling of sewer
camera systems.
•Keep all electrical connections dry and off the ground.
•Beawareofyoursurroundingsatalltimes.Coneoffopenmanholesandfollowtrafccontrolregulations.
•Use personal protection such as eyewear, rubber gloves and non-skid safety shoes.
•Do not use the control module as a handle to move the reel. Remove the control module or use the steel handle that is
part of the reel’s frame.
1.2 Worksite Safety
•Use your company’s, or other applicable safety code and rules when using this equipment.
•Do notusethisequipmentinexplosiveareas–suchasinthepresenceofammableliquids,gases,andheavydust.
1.3 Equipment Safety
•Do not open the enclosures (housings) of the control module or camera heads.
•Opening the housings or the control module or camera head will void any warranty.
•Use only the leads supplied with the control module for AC or DC operation and charging.
1.4 Batteries and the Environment
Vivax-Metrotech products use four types of batteries:
•Alkaline batteries
•Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride) – rechargeable
•Lithium Ion batteries – rechargeable
•Lithium metal batteries – (small non-rechargeable button cells for “clock” applications)
1.4.1 Alkaline Batteries (Sondes, Light Kits or Locators)
•Whenreplacingthealkalinebatteries–useonlythesizeandtypespecied–do not mix battery types (rechargeable and
alkaline).
•Do not mix partially discharged and fully charged cells in the same battery pack – do not mix old with new.
•Never attempt to charge alkaline batteries.
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2 Service & Support
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2. Service & Support
2.1 Model and Serial Number Location
Always quote your camera system’s model number, serial number and software revision number when requesting product
support.
2.1.1 Control Module and Reel Serial Number Location
The control module assembly consists of two major parts. They are the LCD assembly and the control box assembly. The serial
number for the vCamMX-2 control module is found on the back of the control box.
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2 Type-MX Reel serial number.
2.1.2 Camera Head Serial Number Location
The serial numbers for all camera heads are etched into the camera base across the length of the camera or in the recessed
area of the camera housing. The camera skid must be removed to view the serial number of the camera head.
1MX Series serial numbers
2.2 Firmware Revision Location
The “System” screenfoundinthesetupmenushowsthecontrolmodule’srmware(software)versionandreleasedate.
ThevCamMX-2seriesrmwareupdatescomeintheformofan“mxip”extensionle.Thermwarelescan beobtainedat
www.vivax-metrotech.com,authorizedservicecenter,distributororalocalVivax-Metrotechofce.
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Toviewthecontrolmodulescurrentrmwareversion,followthesesteps:
1. Press the “Setup” key to bring up the sub-menu.
2. Press the “System” key to enter the system sub-menu.
Thermwarerevisionisshownonthetoplineontheleftsideoftheword“Version”.
2.3 Request for Service
In the event that any of the system components need servicing the more concise information provided will result in a quicker
turnaround time. On our website you can fill out a “Service Center Request” form, print it and include it with the unit when
shipping. If the unit must be returned, package it well and ship by a traceable method.
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2.4 Distributors and Service Centers
World Headquarters, United State of America
Vivax-Metrotech Corporation
3251 Olcott Street,
Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA
Website : www.vivax-metrotech.com
Sales & Sales Support:
T/Free : 800-446-3392
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Email : [email protected]
Service & Repairs:
T/Free : 800-638-7682
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Email : [email protected]
Australasia
Vivax-Metrotech AUS
Unit 1, 176 South Creek Road,
Cromer NSW 2099, Australia
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Website : www.vivax-metrotechaus.com
Email : [email protected]
[email protected]
Canada
Vivax Canada Inc.
41 Courtland Ave Unit 6,
Vaughan, ON L4K 3T3, Canada
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Website : www.vivax-metrotech.com
Email : [email protected]
Germany
Metrotech Vertriebs GmbH
Am steinernen Kreuz 10a
D-96110 Schesslitz
Tel : [phone]
Email : [email protected]
Central/South America and the Caribbean
Ventas para América Latina
3251 Olcott Street,
Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA
T/Free : 800-624-6210
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Website : www.vivax-metrotech.com
Email : V[email protected]
China
Leidi Utility Supply (Shanghai) Ltd.
No. 780, Tianshan Rd,
Shanghai, China 200051
T/Free : 4008-206-719
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Website : www.leidi.cn
Email : [email protected]
France
Vivax-Metrotech SAS
Technoparc - 1 allée du Moulin Berger,
69130 Ecully, France
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Website : www.vivax-metrotech.com
Email : [email protected]
United Kingdom
Vivax-Metrotech Ltd.
Unit 18-19, Woodside Road,
South Marston Industrial Estate,
Swindon, SN3 4WA, UK
Free Phone : [phone]
Tel :[phone]
Website : www.vivax-metrotech.com
Email : [email protected]

3 Introduction
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3. Introduction
3.1 The vCamMX-2 Inspection Camera System
The vCamMX-2 Inspection Systems consist of three major components: vCamMX-2 Control Module, Type-MX Reel with
Pushrods, and Camera Heads.
3.2 What’s in the box
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1 vCamMX-2 Control Module 10 SD Card
2 Type-MX Reel with pushrod 11 USB Thumb drive
3 MX Interconnect cable with covers 12 CD with manuals
4 MX Spring assembly 13 Tool Bag with strap, empty
5Tool Bag with accessories (Numbers 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13, 14, 16 and 17)
14 Pipe insert sleeve
15 D18-MX Camera Head
6 DC Power Lead 15A D18-MX Standard Skid
7 Charger with power cable 16 User Handbook
8 Flat blade screwdriver 17 D26-MX Camera Head
9 Fuse 17A D26-MX Standard Skid
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3.3 vCamMX-2 Series Control Module Overview
The vCamMX-2 control modules allows for the viewing, recording and playback of Audio Video Interleave (AVI) format video as
well as image capturing of Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) pictures. Audio and text commentary can be added to the
videos and text commentary can be added to the captured pictures.
The time stamping of current time, date and distance of pushrod deployed can be added to both video and pictures.
The following describes the features of the control module:
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2 LCD Keypad
3 Control box
4 Main keypad
5 Charging indicator
6 AC/DC Power lead socket
7 Fuse compartment
Control Module Front View Control Module Side View
LCD Keypad Buttons
Step Back / ESC
Press this key to go back to the previous screen or to exit an operation.
Karat choice keys
Press these keys to make a selection while in various menus.
Enter
Press this key when required to complete an action.
Press this key to hide and show the main on-screen menu while viewing and recording.
Control Box Buttons
On/Off Button
Press and release to turn the unit on. When on, this button will glow green. Press and hold to turn the
unit off.
Distance reset
Pressing this button will reset the distance counter to zero. A message will momentarily appear on the
topscreenconrmingthatthecounterhasbeenreset.
Microphone
Press this button to turn the internal microphone on and off.
When on, the button will glow red and the microphone icon will be shown in the status bar.
Stand between one and three feet/1m of the screen and speak facing the screen. The internal
microphone is located top center above the screen.
Sonde
Pressing this button will activate and de-activate the sonde.
With each press of the button the sonde frequency will change. After cycling through the frequencies,
the sonde will turn off.
When active, the button will glow green and the sonde frequency will appear in the status bar.
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Record
Press this button to start a recording.
When active the button will glow red and the record icon will appear in the status bar.
Press this button again to end the recording.
Picture
Press this button to take a JPEG picture.
Whenpressedamessagewillappeartopcenterscreentoconrmthatthepicturecapturewas
successful.
Zoom
Press this button to enter the digital zoom mode.
One press will zoom x 2, press again to zoom x 3, and press again to exit the zoom mode.
The level of zoom will be shown in the status bar.
Playback controls and
Camera lights
While viewing or recording: Use the Left/Right Arrow section to increase or lower the camera lights.
Use the Pause/Resume button while recording or playing a video to pause and resume the video.
Tore-nameale:Usethesebuttonstonavigatetheon-screenkeyboardwhichappearswhena
recordingisstopped.UsethecenterEnterbuttontoselecttheletterstonamethele.
While playing a video: Use these buttons to Pause, Forward Fast, Stop and Rewind the video playing.
vCamMX-2 Playback Controls, Camera Lights and On-screen Keyboard
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Whilethelerenamedialogboxisonthescreen,usethebuttonscorrespondingto
the top, right, bottom and left arrows to navigate through the on-screen keyboard.
Navigate to and press the next key on the on-screen keyboard to save the changes.
2Pause and Resume Use this button while recording or playing a video to pause and resume the video.
3Lower Camera Lights Lower the camera lights while viewing or recording.
4Rewind Rewind the video during playback.
5Stop Stop the recording or playing video.
6Enter Button Press while in File Manager to play a selected video.
7Raise Camera Lights Increase or lower the camera lights while viewing or recording.
8Fast Forward Fast forward through the playing video.
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3.4 Type-MX Cable Reel Overview
The Type-MX cable reels is used to store and control the deployment of the pushrod cable.
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1 Cable guide 7 Cable drum
2 Sonde 8 Pushrod Reel Connection Hub
3 Termination spring 9 Interconnect Cable Socket
4 Friction and locking brake 10 Horizontal Position Feet
5 Rubber feet 11 Camera head
6 Frame 12 Pushrod
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4. Initial Control Module Setup
4.1 Initial Control Module Setup
4.1.1 Installing the Fuse
Install the 10 Amp - 250 Volt fuse in the fuse compartment on the side of the control module. The control module will operate
without a fuse when using AC power but the battery will not charge and the unit will turn off when the AC power is removed.
The fuse holder is located at the left-side of the control module. Two 10 Amp 250 Volt fuses are included in the control module
accessory bag, one for the unit and one spare.
1. Use a screwdriver to unscrew and remove the fuse holder cap. Be sure to use the correct size screwdriver to prevent
breaking the fuse holder slot.
2. Insert the 10 Amp 250 Volt fuse into the fuse holder cap.
3. Screw the fuse holder cap with fuse into the control module by hand as far as possible then use a screwdriver to tighten.
4.1.2 Charging the Internal Battery
Plug the supplied battery charger into the control modules AC/DC charging socket. The charging icon on the left side panel will
glow red while charging and glow green when fully charged. The typical charging time to fully charge a completely discharged
batterywillbeapproximatelyvehoursandprovideapproximatelysevenhoursofintermittentuse.
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4.1.3 About Control Module Settings
After the initial setup of the vCamMX-2 control module is done all the settings selected are saved into the control module’s
memory and will remain until changed. Note that the settings will be lost if the unit is reset to factory defaults.
The initial control module will set metric or imperial distance measurement, date and time formats, sonde frequencies, language
andlerenamingoptions.
4.2 Navigating through the Setup Menu
4.2.1 Key used in the setup procedure
Step Back / ESC
Press this key to go back to the previous screen or to exit an operation.
Karat choice keys
Press these keys to make a selection while in various menus.
Enter
Press this key when required to complete an action.
Press this key to hide and show the main menu bar while viewing and recording.
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1Move left Press this key to move to the left
2Move right Press this key to move to the right
3Move up Press this key to move up
4Move down Press this key to move down
5Enter Pressthiskeytoconrmselections
4.2.1.1 Turn on the system
Press and release the Power button on the control module. The button will glow green and the operating system will boot
up. Turn off the system by pressing and holding the power button.
4.2.1.2 Set the Language
1. Press the Setup key to enter the setup sub-menu.
2. Press the Region key to enter the setup screen.
3. Use the Up/Down Scroll Keys to highlight the desired language.
4. Press the Enter key to select the language. The updating dialog message will appear and remain until the language
chance is completed. When completed the system will return to the main viewing screen.
4.2.1.3 Set the Distance Counter Units
The distance of pushrod deployed will be shown on the main screen, center screen between the time and date. The distance
measurement will appear in videos and pictures when this feature is active.
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1. Press the Setup key to bring up the sub-menu.
2. Press the Region key to enter the regional sub-menu.
3. Use the Right Scroll key to navigate to the Measurement choice list.
4. Use the Up/Down Scroll key to highlight Meters or Feet.
5. Press the Enter key to complete the selection.
6. Press the ESC key to return to the setup sub-menu, press again to return to the main viewing screen.
4.2.1.4 Set the Date and Time
Setting the Date/Time format allows the choice of three date formats and the choice of a 12 or 24-hour time format.
Date formats available are: MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY and YYYY/MM/DD
Time formats available are: 12-hour (08:00PM) or 24 hour (20:00)
1. Press the Setup key to bring up the sub-menu.
2. Press the Region key to enter the Regional sub-menu.
3. Use the Right Scroll key to navigate to the Time Format choice list.
4. Use the Up/Down Scroll keys to highlight the Date/Time Format to use.
5. Press the Enter key to complete the selection.
6. Press the ESC key to return to the setup sub-menu, press again to return to the main viewing screen.
4.2.1.5 Set the Storage Options
The default drive for the vCamMX-2 is USB. If no USB drive is inserted the system will record to the SD drive. If neither SD nor
USB is present the system will not record.
SD Backup – When the SD Backup option is active the SD card will automatically backup the USB drive.
Any pictures or videos created on the USB drive will automatically be copied onto the SD card. This allows the SD card to be
usedasasolidstateharddrivekeepingcopiesoftheles.
To activate the SD Backup option:
1. Press the Setup key to bring up the setup sub-menu.
2. Press the Storage key.
3. Press the key corresponding to SD Card Backup.
4. The USB with SD backup onscreen switch will change from white (off) to yellow (on).
5. Press the ESC key to return to the setup sub-menu, press again to return to the main viewing screen.
4.2.1.6 Set the Sonde Frequency
The vCamMX-2 contains a choice of three sonde frequencies. The user can activate any number of the three frequencies or turn
off all three. The system has two low frequencies of 512Hz and 640Hz and one high frequency of 33 kHz.
To activate and select the frequencies:
1. Press the Setup key to bring up the sub-menu.
2. Press the Features key to enter the features sub-menu.
3. Press the key corresponding to the desired sonde frequency to use. When the key is pressed it will change the choice
from white (off) to yellow (on).
4. Press the ESC key to return to the setup sub-menu, press again to return to the main viewing screen.
4.2.1.7 Set the OSD (On Screen Display) Options
The OSD can be set to appear at the bottom or top of the screen or can be turned off. While active, the OSD information will
appear in all recorded videos and JPEG pictures.
1. Press the Setup key to bring up the sub-menu.
2. Press the Features key to enter the features sub-menu.
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3. Press the key corresponding to the OSD. When the key is pressed it will change the choice from white (off) to yellow (on).
4. Press the ESC key to return to the setup sub-menu, press again to return to the main viewing screen.
4.2.1.8 Set the File Rename Option
With the File Rename option the system can be set to use the system default naming scheme of MMDD_HRMMSS (month, day,
hour,minute,seconds)orprompttomanuallynamethele.
1. Press the Setup key to bring up the sub-menu.
2. Press the Features key to enter the features sub-menu.
3. Press the key corresponding to Rename to bring up the rename sub-menu.
4. Selectthechoicesofonoroffforrenamingeitherthevideolesorpictureles.
5. Press the key corresponding to Video or Pictures. When the key is pressed it will change the choice from white (off) to
yellow (on).
6. Press the ESC key to return to the Setup sub-menu, press again to return to the main viewing screen.
4.2.1.9 SetupWi-
ThebuiltinWi-optionallowsthevCamMX-2toconnecttosmartphonesandtablets.AfreeappforthevCamMX-2isavailable
for download from the Apple Store.
1. Press the Setup key to bring up the sub-menu.
2. Press the Features key to enter the features sub-menu.
3. Press the key corresponding to Wi-tobringuptheWi-sub-menu.
4. Press the ESC key to return to the setup sub-menu, press again to return to the main viewing screen.
4.2.2 Wi-Fi Administration
ThebuiltinWi-optionallowsthevCamMX-2toconnecttoadevicessuchassmartphonesandtablets.Thecontrolmodulewill
broadcast a SSID which will be seen as a wireless network to connect to. No password is required.
By default the SSID will be “vCamMX2” followed by the last six digits of the control modules serial number.
I.e. “vCamMX2-123456”.
The Wi-Fi administration sets the SSID for the control module’s Wi-Fi.
1. Press the Setup key to bring up the sub-menu.
2. Press the Features key to enter the features sub-menu.
3. Press the key corresponding to Wi-tobringuptheWi-sub-menu.
4. Press the ESC key to return to the setup sub-menu, press again to return to the main viewing screen.
4.2.3 Restore the Factory Default Settings
Restoring the default settings will erase all the settings on the control module and return it to the factory default. This will not
erase any videos or images on the hard drive.
1. Press the Setup key to bring up the sub-menu.
2. Press the System key to enter the System sub-menu.
3. Press the Reset key.
4. Conrmthatthesystemshouldberestoredtofactorydefaultsettings.
5. Select the Check key to start the operation or X key to cancel.
6. Press the ESC key to return to the setup sub-menu, press again to return to the main viewing screen.
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4.2.4 Update the Control Module Firmware
ThevCamMX-2seriesrmwareupdatescomeintheformofan“.mxip”extensionle.Thermwarelescanbe obtainedat
www.vivax-metrotech.com,authorizedservicecenter,distributor oralocal Vivax-Metrotechofce.Only USB devices can be
used to perform the update.
Thermwareupdatelemustbeinstalled ontheUSBdevices“root directory”.Specically, thelesmustbevisiblewhen
viewing the contents of the USB device.
WARNING
Do not interrupt the update once it has started.
Update the rmware with the control module while running under AC power.
TIP
Make a note of the control module’s current software version before running the update. When the
update is completed you can compare the before and after versions.
1. CopythermwareupdateleontoaUSBdevice.
2. Plug the USB device into the control module and turn it on.
SD
VIDEO OUT
3. Press the “Setup” key to bring up the sub-menu.
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4. Press the “System” key to enter the system sub-menu.
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System
Storage Features
SETTINGS
5. Use the “Up/Down” scroll keystohighlightthermwareupdatele.Makeanoteofthecurrentrmwareversionin
the control module. It is shown to the right of the word “Version”.
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SETTINGS > System
Firmware Update Version: v1.3.4
Camera Type (NTFS/PAL): NTSC
Copy the firmware update file to an USB device and insert the device.
USB/vCamMX-v1.3.7.mxip
Update Reset
6. Press the on-screen “Update” key to startthermwareupdate.
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SETTINGS > System
Firmware Update Version: v1.3.4
Camera Type (NTFS/PAL): NTSC
Copy the firmware update file to an USB device and insert the device.
USB/vCamMX-v1.3.7.mxip
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