Whistler WIC-3509P User manual

WHISTLER
Technology for the Way You Live
User Manual
Wireless Inspection Camera
with .Recording Color LCD Monitor
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters
3604 NW Frontage Rd.· Bentonville,
AR 72712
Tel [phone] • Fax [phone]
Customer Return Center
551 N. 13th St.· Rogers, AR 72756
Customer Service
Tel [phone]
www.whistlergroup.com
Version No.:
1.0
Please read this User Manual carefully before using the product!

CONTENTS
Welcome 1
Packing List················ 2
Component/Controls . .. . .. . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... 3
Installation····················· 4
Operation 7
Basic Operation .. ...... .. .... .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. ..... .. ....... .. ........... 7
Other Operations & Settings For Monitor 8
Record Video 8
Take Photo 9
Play Video/Feature 10
Delete Video/Feature 11
Delete Folder 12
Language Setting 13
Video System Setting 13
Format 14
Default Setup 14
View Version Information 15
Frame Rate Setting 15
Time Stamp Setting 15
Recording Type 16
DatelTime Setting 17
Event Playback 17
Specifications 18
Caution 19
Warranty· 20
Accessories .................................................................... 21
FCC Information Back Cover

WELCOME
Thank you for choosing our wireless inspection camera. Please read the
user manual carefully before using this product. This
product is designed
as aremote inspection device. It can be used to look into tight spots and
wirelessly transmit real-time video
to the monitor. Typical applications
include
HVAC, automotive inspection, cable routing, etc.
Customer Service
1-800-531-0004
Monday-
Friday· 8:00 am -5:00 pm CT
or visit our website:
www.whistlergroup.com
Ifyou have questions concerning
the operation of this Whistler product,
please call:
Please keep the receipt in asafe place. You may register your product online at
www.whistlergroup.com.
For warranty verification purposes, acopy of your dated
store receipt must accompany any
unit sent in for warranty work. If the unit
is returned without adated store receipt, an out of warranty service charge
applies. Note: Your warranty period begins at the
time of purchase. The
warranty
is validated only by dated store receipt! Please record the serial
numbers (located on
the back of the monitor and inside the grip's battery
compartment door) in
the space provided in the warranty section of the manual.
Enjoy yourWhistler Inspection Camera.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
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PACKING LIST
Handheld Grip
9mm Camera with
3ft. tube
3.5 in. LCD Monitor
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Mirror Accessory
Clip
Accessory Collar
Magnetic Swivel
Mount
Magnet Accessory
Clip
Adapter Cable
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Hook Accessory
Clip
Power Adapter

COMPONENTS/CONTROLS
Camera
Power Indicator
Flexible
Tube
Monitor
OK
Up
Menu
Down
Power
ON/OFF
LED Brightness
Adjustment
Camera Lens and LEOs
Power ON/OFF
Power Indicator
USB Socket
Video Output
SD Card Socket
Power Supply Socket
Reset
Signal
Input
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Signal Output

INSTALLATION
Install the batteries,camera tube, and micro SO card (optional)
before using product.
Install Batteries
1. Using ascrewdriver, remove screw and cover.
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2. Remove battery compartment and insert four new AA batteries into
the proper slots in the battery compartment. Proper battery
orientation
is indicated on the battery compartment.
3. Reinstall batterycompartment,cover, and screw.
_Dry your hands before installation or replacing batteries.
Install the Camera with Flexible Tube
When connecting the camera tube to the handheld unit,make sure the keyed
ends
are properly aligned.Once they are lined up, finger tighten the knob to
hold the connector in place.
Engage Camera Tube Plug
and Grip Socket
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Finger tighten the knurled knob

Installed
successfully
Slide
the
monitor
downward
Install Monitor for Wired Use
The product also supports wired use by connecting the monitor to the camera.
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Install the Magnetic Swivel Mount
The magnetic swivel mount can be used to secure the monitor to ametal object
Install the bracket
as shown below.
To Install Accessory
The three included accessories (mirror, hook, and magnet) all attach
to the camera (image head) in the same manner. Slide the accessory
through the plastic holder, aligning it with the notch in holder.
Engage the "hook" on
the accessory end with hole in the camera head.
Slide
the plastic holder onto the camera head until it clicks to lock.
Engage hook into hole
A1cessory /Notch Hole
~
/
/Image head
Plastic Holder Slide Plastic Holder
~
onto image head
Accessory Installed
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Insert SO Card (Optional)
After the SO Card is inserted
properly,the monitorwill indicate
" D " icon; otherv~dse "D "
icon will appear.
Connect USB Cable (Optional)
Use the USB cable to connect the
monitor to a PC. The USB online
icon appears
on the PC. Open My
Computer, and find the Mobile
Disk. the video/picture files on
SD
card could be copied/cut/playback.
SD card
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3.5 Floppy Disk( A)
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Connect Monitor Power
Connect the adapter to the monitorand plug the adapter into a 11 Ov AC
outlet. The power indicator will illuminate red or the battery capacity icon
will indicate charging, and will turn
off after afull charge.
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Video Output
Insert the video cable into the VIDEO OUT socket of monitor. Insert the
other end of the cable into the VIDEO IN jack of a TV or another monitor.
The
LCD Monitor will output ahigh quality video signal.
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FourLEDs
provide lighting
OPERATION
Basic Operation
1. Rotate the ON/OFF switch to turn on the camera. The power indicator
on
top of the grip will illuminate. The intensity of the LEOs that surround
the camera on the imager head
can be adjusted by rotating the switch.
2. Press and hold on the Power ON/OFF buttonon monitor for 2seconds,
the power indicator will be green, then press
<!) button to select the
CH4( channel 4) and the picture will display on LCD of monitor and
press @button to select recording video
or take pictures status:
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3. Rotate the ON/OFF switch for
better image effect.
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:iD,--- Select to record video
~ or take pictures
~ SelectCH4
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T e switch acts
as a dimmer
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4. Gently guide the tube into the desired location.Slight adjustments can
be made while maneuvering
the head in aforward direction.
wireless wired
mil The flexible tube can be bent to accommodate exploration in a
variety
of locations.
Other Qperation and Settings for Monitor
Record Video
1. During operation, press @ button to enter VIDEO mode:
Capacity Of Battery
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Current Channel
t
VIDEO
icon .~
Current 0
Date
2009/02/11
14:50:40
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CH4
o
[00:45:43]
*SD Card Icon
"LeftTime

2. Press OK button to record:
Recording
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2009/02/11
14:50:40
o
CH4
o
[00:05:43J •Recorded Time
"
Time Stamp
3. Press OK button again to stop recording.
• * The Video will be automatically saved as afile every 30 minutes.
* SD card is full when the SD card icon changes to "~" .
Take Photo
1. During operation, press @button to switch to photo mode:
Capacity Of Battery
•Current Channel
.
CH4
o " SD Card Icon
Current"
Date
2009/02/11
14:50:40
2. Press OK button to take photo.
• when the SD card icon changes to "~" the SD card is full
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Play Video/Picture
1. During operation, press @button to display:
PLAYBACK I
2009-01-11
2009-01-12
2009-02-05
2009-02-09
2009-02-11
0001/0007
2. Press @or C!) button to select folder, then press OK button:
2009-01-101 0002/0005
05:53:00
CH4"
05:53:03 CH4
05:56:40 VIO
05:59:03
CH4"
06:05:17
VIOl'
video file
picture file
3. For Video:
Press @or C!) button to select video, then press OK button to play
I@
OK:II
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Pause: press OK button in playing status to pause;
press again
to resume;
Fast Forward: press @button in playing status;
Fast Backward: press (!) button in playing status;
Stop/Exit: press @button.
For Picture:
Press @ or (i) button to select picture, then press OK button to
display, press OK button again to exit.
Delete Video/Picture
1. During operation, press @ button to display:
PLAYBACK I
2009-01-11
2009-01-12
2009-02-05
2009-02-09
2009-02-11
0001/0007
2. Press @ or (!) button to select folder, then press OK button:
0002/0005
"
05:53:00 CH4
05:53:03 CH4
05:56:40
VID
05:59:03 CH4"
06:05:17 VID"
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3. Press @ or (i) button to select file, press and hold @button for 2
seconds:
12009-01-101_, 0_00_2_/o_0_05-,
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05:53:03
05:56:40
05:59:03
06:05:17
4. Press @ or (i)button to select "YES" ,then press OK button to delete
selected file;
press II NO II to exit.
Delete Folder
To delete afolder, follow the same procedures as deleting afile. Make sure
the folder is empty, otherwise it will not delete and awarning will appear.
2009-01-11
2009-01-12
2009-02-05
2009-02-09
2009-02-11
0001/0007
FOLDER NOT EMPTY
How Enter The Setting Mode
During operation, press and hold @ button for about 1-2 seconds to
enter into the setting interface:
SYSTEM SETTING
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Language Setting
1. In the setting mode, press @ or ~ button to select "SYSTEM
SETTING", press
OK button to enter;
2. Press @orC!)
button to select "Language", press the OK button:
[~J Language
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~~@]~~
OK: VEnglish
3. Press @ or C!) button to select asuitable language;
4. Press
OK button to confirm and exit.
Video System Setting
1. In the setting mode, press @ or C!) button to select" SYSTEM
SETTING", press OK button to enter;
2. Press @
or C!) button to select "Video System" ,press OK button:
Video system
[NTSC] [PAL]
OK:V NTSC
3. Press @ or ~ button to select right type, press OK button to
confirm and exit.
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Format
1. In the setting mode, press ® or (!) button to select "SYSTEM
SETIING", press
OK button to enter;
2. Press @ or (!) button to select" Format" ,press OK button:
FORMAT WILL
ERASE ALL
DATA
ARE YOU SURE?
Nol
YEsl
3. Press @ or C!) button to select "YES" ,then press OK button to
erase all data. Press "NO" to exit.
Default Setup
1. In the setting mode, press ® or C!) button to select" SYSTEM
SETTING" ,press OK button to enter;
2. Press @
or C!) button to select "Default Setup", press OK button:
RESTORE DEFAULT
ARE YOU SURE?
Nol
YEsl
3. Press @orC!) button to select "YES", then press OK button to
restore default; Press "NO" to exit.
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View Version Information
1. In the setting mode ,press ® or (!) button to select "SYSTEM
SETIING", then press
OK button to enter;
2. Press ® or (!) button to select "Version", press OK button to enter
and view the version of product.
Frame Rate Setting
1. In the setting mode, press @ or (!) button to select" RECORDER
SETIING", press OK button to enter;
2. Press @ or (!) button to select" Frame Rate", press OK button:
Frame Rate
. .
.Fps·
30 FPS
OK: V
3. Press @ or (!) button to select suitable frame rate;
4. Press
OK button to confirm and exit.
Time Stamp Setting
1. In the setting mode, press ® or (!) button to select" RECORDER
SETTING", press OK button to enter;
2. Press @
or (!) button to select "Time Stamp", press OK button:
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OK: V
Time Stamp
off
3. Press @ or (!) button to select" Off", "On", press OK button to
confirm and exit.
Recording Type
1. In the setting mode, press @ or @ button to select" RECORDER
SETIING" ,press OK button to enter;
2. Press @
or @ button to select" Recording Type", press OK button:
Select
"VIDEO"
or
"STILL"
Recording Type
~
OK: VVIDEO
3. Press @ or @ button to select "STILL" , "VIDEO" ,press OK button
to confirm and exit.
•when in "STILL" mode,you cannot record video
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Date/Time Setting
1. In the setting mode, press @ or C!> button to select" Date/Time" ,
press OK :
Date/Time
...... ~... OK:V
2. Press OK button to select Date or Time;
press @
or (!) button to modify;
press @ button to confirm and exit.
EVENT PLAYBACK
1. In the setting mode, press @ or (!) button to select" EVENT
PLAYBACK" ,press OK button to enter;
2.
Other operation see "Play Video/Picture" ,
"Delete Video/Picture" , "Delete Folder" section.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model No. GB8803
Imaging Sensor
CMOS
Total Pixels 640 x480
(NTSC)
Horizontal View Angle 45 degree
Transmission Frequency 2468MHz
Minimum Illumination oLux
ro
Modulation Type
FM
1-
Q)
EBandwidth 18MHz
ro
Tube Diameter 9mm
uPower Supply 4
AA batteries
Unobstructed Effective Range
32.8 ft.
Waterproof Capacity IP67(only for imager head)
Dimensions(WxDxH) 7.3 x5.7 x1.6 (in.)
(Exclude Flexible Tube)
Weight(Approximately) 0.99Ibs.
Model No. GB7307
LCD Screen Type 3.5
II TFT-LCD
Effective Pixels 320(R.G.B.) x
240
Video System
~
PAL/NTSC
Transmission Frequency 2414MHz,2432MHz,2450MHz,2468MHz
Exterior Supply Voltage
SVDC
1-
Consumption Current (Max.)
500mA
0
..,
Charge Time 3hours
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cWork Time 2hours
0
EPicture/Video Pixels 640 x
480
Video Size 27M
byte/minute
Frame Rate 30 frame/second
Video
Output Level O.9-1.3Vp-p@750hm
Receiving Sensitivity
< -85dBm
Dimensions(W x D x H)
3.9 x2.75 x.98 (in.)
Weight (Approximately)
0.3 Ibs.
Operating Temperature
-10
oCrv+50oC/+14°Frv+122°F
Operating
Humidity
15%rv85% RH
*Actual transmission range may vary according to the weather,
location, interference and building construction.
*All the specifications are subject to minor change without prior
notice.
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