Extech Instruments HDV600 User manual

User Manual

High Definition VideoScope

Model HDV600

Additional User Manual Translations available at www.extech.com

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this Extech HDV600 series Video Borescope. This instrument

is designed for use as a remote inspection device. It can be used to peer into tight spots, record and

playback real-time video and images. Typical applications include HVAC inspection, automotive

inspection, cable routing, and automotive/boat/aircraft inspection. The monitor is designed with dual

left or right handed controls for maximum flexibility and is available with a full line of accessories.

This meter is shipped fully tested and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service.

Models and Descriptions:

HDV600 VideoScope (Monitor only)

HDV610 VideoScope w/1m flexible cable, 5.5mm diameter

HDV620 VideoScope w/1m semi-rigid cable, 5.8mm diameter

HDV640 VideoScope w/1m Articulating semi-rigid cable, 6mm diameter

HDV640W VideoScope w/1m Wireless Articulating semi-rigid cable, 6mm diameter

Note: Additional probe lengths and configurations are available. A list is available at the end of this

guide.

Cautions

The IP67 waterproof rating applies to the monitor when the bottom panel access cover is fully in

place.

For the Articulating Probe, do not operate the articulation knob with the probe

in a coiled configuration. This will damage the articulation controls!

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Description

Monitor

1. Probe connector

2. Camera button

3. Video button

4. Rotate image button

5. Display

6. Zoom buttons

7. Light intensity buttons

8. Power Button

9. Scroll buttons

10. Selection buttons

11. USB connector

12. Microphone

13. SD card slot

14. Video output jack

15. Reset button

16. AC adaptor connector

Articulating Probe

1. Articulation knob

2. Articulation tension knob

3. Articulating camera

4. Light intensity buttons

5. Power button

6. AC Adaptor and extension cable sockets

7. Carrying strap

Wireless Transmitter

1. Probe Connector

2. Light Intensity buttons

3. Power button

4. AC Adaptor and extension cable sockets

5. Carrying strap

Probe accessories

1. Anti-snag tip

2. Magnet

3. 45° Mirror

Probe

1. Camera

2. Shaft

3. Monitor connector

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Setup

Battery Charging and Status Indication:

Note: A fully charged battery will allow approximately 5 hours of continuous use.

1. Turn the meter off and then connect the AC adaptor to charge the meter.

2. After several hours, turn the meter on. The battery icon will indicate either:

A: Fully charged

B: Charge in progress

3. If the battery is charged, remove the AC adaptor and observe that the fully charged 4 bar

icon appears.

4. If the battery icon indicates less than 4 bars, turn the meter off and continue charging.

5. Always wait for a full fully charged indication to maximize operation time and to maintain

battery health.

Note: The battery will not properly charge if the meter is on during the charging cycle.

Startup

1. Insert the SD card into the bottom SD slot

2. Press the Power button to turn the monitor on. The battery icon will briefly appear indicating

the battery condition.

3. Press OK to open the setup MENU

4. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to scroll through the

MENU selections.

5. Press OK to open the highlighted selection.

6. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to scroll through the

items in an open menu item.

7. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to increase or

decrease the selected value.

8. After there has been a change, press the OK button to save the change or the ESC button to

exit without the change.

Note: After 10 seconds of inactivity, the Setup menu will exit without storing changes.

MENU Description:

DELETE ALL: Erase all stored pictures and videos

DATE/TIME SETUP: Set the date (year/month/day), time (hour:minute:second) and display

on/off

LANGUAGE: Set the menu display to any one of 21 languages.

VIDEO FORMAT: Set the video output to NTSC or PAL format.

AUTO POWER OFF: Set the APO to 5, 10, 15, 30 minutes or DISABLE.

INPUT SOURCE: Set Direct or Wireless.

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Operation

1. Connect the probe to the monitor.

2. Press the Power button to turn the monitor on.

3. Maneuvere the probe into position to view the area to be examined. The probe can be

bent into the shape of the area to be examined. Optimum focus distance is 2 to 6cm (0.79

to 2.3”)

4. Optimum focus distance is probe dependent, but the typical range is 2 to 6cm

Zoom

Press the or zoom buttons to increase or decrease the display resolution from 1X to 2X.

Light Intensity

Press and release the or buttons to increase or decrease the camera LED light

intensity

Note: the camera LEDs become warm when set to maximum intensity

Taking a Picture

Press the button to take and store a picture into memory. The icon will appear on the

display when a picture is taken.

Recording a Video

Press the button to start recording a video. The icons will appear on the display

when a video is being recorded. Press the button to stop the recording. Audio will be

recorded on the video via the microphone on the bottom of the monitor.

Note: The bottom access cover must be removed for audio recording.

The IP67 waterproof rating applies to the monitor when the bottom panel access cover is fully in

place.

Display Rotation

Press the button to rotate the display 90 degrees.

Installing probe accessories

Three accessories (mirror, anti-snag tip and magnet) are supplied with each probe.

Attach the accessory by unscrewing the probe ring and screwing on the attachment.

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Articulating probe

The articulating probe, with adjustable tip angle, is used for improved

viewing angles and optimum inspection when the probe is inserted into the

inspection location. The articulating probe is available in a direct (wired) or

wireless version.

Wireless version

Note: The battery must be fully charged for wireless operation. A weak battery may result in meter

shut down.

1. Connect the AC adaptor to the transmitter and charge

the battery.

2. Press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds to turn

the monitor on, then select “WIRELESS” under the

INPUT SOURCE selection in the MENU screen.

3. Press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds to turn

the transmitter on. The camera video will be transmitted

to the monitor display.

4. Insert the probe into the area to be inspected.

5. Turn the probe outer knob to adjust the camera tip to

the viewing angle needed.

6. Turn the upper knob to increase or decrease the outer

knob tension

Direct version

1. Connect the probe to the monitor using the supplied

patch cable.

2. Press and hold the Power buttons for 4 seconds to

turn the probe and the monitor on

3. Insert the probe into the area to be inspected.

4. Turn the probe outer knob to adjust the camera tip to

the viewing angle needed.

5. Turn the upper knob to increase or decrease the

outer knob tension

6. In this mode, light intensity is controlled by the

buttons on the monitor, not by the buttons on the

transmitter.

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Wireless transmitter

The wireless transmitter is intended for use in areas that are difficult to access or in situations

when is hard to maneuver the probe with the display attached. The probe can also be connected

directly to the monitor using the patch cord.

Note: The battery must be fully charged for wireless operation. A weak battery may result in meter

shut down.

Wireless Mode

1. Connect the AC adaptor to the transmitter and charge the

battery.

2. Attach the probe to the transmitter.

3. Press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds to turn the

monitor on, then select “WIRELESS” under the INPUT

SOURCE selection in the MENU screen.

4. Press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds to turn the

transmitter on. The camera video will be transmitter to the

monitor display.

Direct Mode

1. Connect the AC adaptor to the transmitter and charge the

battery.

2. Attach the probe to the transmitter.

3. Connect the patch cord between the transmitter and the monitor probe input connector

4. Press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds to turn the

transmitter on.

5. Press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds to turn the

monitor on, then select “DIRECT” under the INPUT

SOURCE selection in the MENU screen.

6. In the direct mode, light intensity is controled by the

buttons on the monitor, not by the buttons on the

transmitter.

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Viewing a Stored Photo or Video in the Display

1. Press the ▲ button to access the pictures or videos in memory. Each button press will

step through the files with the file number appearing on the screen (i.e. IMG00005)

2. Pictures will appear with the photo icon on the display.

3. Videos will appear with the film icon on the display.

4. To play a video, select a video file and press the button. The play icon will appear

during playback. Press the button again to pause playback. The pause icon will

appear.

Viewing an Image or Video on a PC

There are two methods to transfer stored files to a pc.

1. Remove the SD card from the monitor and insert it into the SD reader in the pc.

2. Connect the monitor to the pc with a USB cable.

Images are saved in *.JPG format and videos saved in *.AVI format

Deleting stored Images or Videos

1. Press the ▲ button to access the pictures or videos in memory.

2. When the file to be deleted appears, press the OK button and the DELETE YES/NO box

will appear.

3. Press the ▲button to highlight YES and then press the OK button to delete the file.

4. Press the ESC button to exit at any time without deleteing the file.

Video Output

1. Turn the monitor on and select “PAL” or “NTSC”, to match the video monitor to be used,

under the VIDEO OUTPUT selection in the MENU screen and press OK.

2. Insert the video cable into the VIDEO OUT socket on the bottom of the monitor. Connect the

other end of the cable into the VIDEO IN jack of a TV or other monitor.

3. The unit will output a high quality video image.

Video Profiles Menu

The HDV600 monitor has 2 factory default profiles (Default1 and Default2) and one User profile

for Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation camera settings. To access the Factory Default

menu, follow this procedure.

1. Press the OK button and using the arrow button navigate to Video Format. Press OK

2. Highlight NTSC and press the Still camera button.

3. Use the down arrow to select Default1 or Default2. The user can also adjust each video

parameter manually for the best picture.

4. Press the ESC button 2 times to return to the image view mode.

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Reset button

If the monitor becomes unresponsive due to an EMI field or other magnetic event, use a paper

clip or other pointed object to press the RESET button located on the bottom panel

Rear stand

The rear stand can be set to three positions. Lower (stored), middle position for bench viewing

and upper position for hanging.

FCC Information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Battery Replacement

The charging circuit is designed only for the lithium battery included with the meter. The meter

should be returned to one of our repair facilities for replacement. Non-approved lithium battery could

cause damage to the instrument or hazard to the users.

Safety: Please dispose of batteries responsibly; never dispose of batteries in a fire, batteries may

explode or leak. If the meter is not to be used for 60 days or more, remove the battery and store

separately.

Never dispose of used batteries or rechargeable batteries in household waste.

As consumers, users are legally required to take used batteries to appropriate collection

sites, the retail store where the batteries were purchased, or wherever batteries are sold.

Disposal: Do not dispose of this instrument in household waste. The user is obligated to take end-of-

life devices to a designated collection point for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment.

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Specifications

Monitor

LCD Screen 14.5cm (5.7”) Viewable 13.5cm (5.3”)

Active matrix, 640x480 pixels

Interface Mini USB 1.1 and AV out

Recording medium SD Card

Compression format MPGE4

Still image format JPEG (640x480)

Video Recording Format AVI (640x480)

Video output Format NTSC and PAL

Receiver Frequency 2.4GHz

Receiver Sensitivity -87dBm (SNR = 42dB, Fmod = 15kHz)

Video System NTSC / PAL

Data Video / Audio

Audio type Stereo

Tripod mount On rear, Accepts standard tripod screw

Battery 3.7V rechargeable Li-Polymer

Power adaptor 100 to 240V input / 5VDC output

Operating/Storage Temperature -10 to 60°C(14 to 140°F) / -40 to 80°C(-40 to 176°F)

Operating Humidity (Max.) 80%

Ingress protection IP67

Dimensions (W x D x H) 24.1 x 17.8 x 7.0cm (9.5’x7”x2.75”)

Weight 1474g (3.25lb)

Transmitter

Frequency 2.4GHz

Data Video / Audio

Video System NTSC / PAL

Battery 3.7V rechargeable Li-Polymer

Power adaptor 100 to 240V input / 9VDC output

Unobstructed Effective Range 10m

Operating/Storage Temperature -10 to 60°C(14 to 140°F) / -40 to 80°C(-40 to 176°F)

Dimensions (W D H) 19 x 7 x 6.35cm (7.5’ x 2.75 x 2.5”)

Weight (approx) 431g (0.95lb)

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