Vivax Metrotech vCamMX User manual

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 files or picture files.
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
11. Set the SD Card Backup Option.
By default the system records to the USB drive. When the SD Backup is active, when a picture is taken or video recording
completed a copy of the file will automatically be written to the SD card. This allows the SD card to be used as a solid
state hard drive keeping copies of the files.
1. Press the Setup key to bring up the sub-menu.
2. Press the Storage key to enter the storage sub-menu.
3. Press the key corresponding to SD Card Backup. 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
12. Set up Wi-fi and Hotspots
The built in Wi-fi option allows the vCamMX to connect to a wireless network or act as a Wi-fi Hotspot.
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-fi to bring up the Wi-fi sub-menu.
4. Press the ESC key to return to the setup sub-menu, press again to return to the main viewing screen
Reels
The vCamMX system comes as a complete system with control module attached or with just the MX reel only and used
with other vCam series control modules. When the unit ships as a reel only, an interconnect cable which plugs into other
vCam series control modules is provided.
Insertion Sleeve – The Insertion Sleeve is inserted into the mouth of pipe to prevent the pushrod from making direct
contact with the pipe when deploying. This prevents chafing of the pushrod jacket and the end result will be prolonged life
of the pushrod.
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.
7. Set the Storage Options
The default drive for the vCam MX 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 files.
Activate the SD Backup option by:
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.
8. Set the Sonde Frequency
The vCamMX 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.
9. 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.
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.
10. 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 file.
OFF
ON ON ON
512Hz 640Hz 33kHz OSD Rename
OFF
ON ON ON
512Hz 640Hz 33kHz OSD Rename
ON
USB with SD backup
ON ON
Videos Pictures
vCamMX System MX Reel Insertion Sleeve
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Settings
vCamMX Quick Setup Guide V1.0
1. Install the Fuse
Install the 10 Amp - 250 Volt fuse (included) in the fuse compartment (3) on the side of the control box. The system will
operate without a fuse when using AC or DC power but the battery will not charge and the unit will turn off when the power
source is removed.
2. Charge the Internal Battery
Plug the supplied battery charger into the control modules AC/DC charging socket (2). The charging icon (1) 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 seven hours and provide approximately seven hours of intermittent use.
3. 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. 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
change is completed. When completed the system will return to the main viewing screen.
5. Set the Distance Counter
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.
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.
6. 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.
1. Use a screwdriver to unscrew and remove the fuse holder cap (3). 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. Screw the fuse
holdercap with fuse into the control module by hand as far as possible.
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1. Brake and Cable Guide
Unlock the brake by moving the lever to the right. Lock the drum by
moving the lever to the left.
Release the brake, rotate the drum so the spring is in the 10 O-clock
position. Pull the spring from the drum and feed the rod through the
cable guide.
2. Install the Camera
Try not to touch the green circuit board or gold pins on the spring assembly or camera head with bare hands. Touching
these will transfer oils from the fingers to these components which may lead to corrosion. Wear clean rubber gloves if
possible.
Removal: Grasp the termination spring close to the base of the camera
head. Use the other hand to turn the camera head counter-clockwise.
Turn until the camera is removed.
Installing: Remove any excess dirt that might come into contact with the
gold pins or green circuit board. Check that the O-ring is in good condition.
Grasp the termination spring close to the base of the camera head.
Present the camera head to the spring and turn the camera head clockwise
until tight. Hand tighten the camera head. Do not use any tools to tighten
the camera head.
Vivax- Metrotech Corp (Headquarters)
3251 Olcott Street,
Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA
T/Free: 800-446-3392
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Website: www.vivax-metrotech.com
Vivax - Metrotech Corp. (Ventas para
AméricaLatina)
T/Free: 800-624-6210
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41 Courtland Ave Unit 6, Vaughan,
ON L4K 3T3, Canada
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Vivax- Metrotech Ltd. (UK)
Unit 18-19, Woodside Road,
South Marston Industrial Estate,
Swindon, SN3 4WA, UK
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Technoparc 1 allée du Moulin Berger,
69130 Ecully, France
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Vivax Metrotech AUS
1/176 South Creek Rd
South Creek Industrial Estate,
Cromer NSW 2099 Australia
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