Triplett BR500 User manual
User Manual
BR500
High Definition Videoscope
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Triplett Model BR500 Video
Scope. This compact handheld instrument allows user to view
applications in restricted spaces that could not normally be seen with the
naked eye. It is supplied in a sturdy carrying case and consists of a
display unit, insertion tube, main adapter and side view adapter. The
display unit, with a 3.5” wide angle TFT LCD screen, has the capacity of
viewing, storing and reviewing photos and video images. Images can also
be displayed directly on a TV screen or stored and transferred to a PC for
viewing later. The display unit is powered by rechargeable Li-polymer
batteries and a multi-voltage charger is included.
Safety
Warning
1. Do not modify or disassemble the unit.
2. Do not use this item in explosive atmospheres.
Caution
1. Keep the device out of the reach of children.
2. Do not look directly into the objective lens at the
end of the insertion tube, your eyesight may be
seriously damaged.
3. Do not forcibly bend, twist or elongate the insertion tube.
4. Strong impact on the device may result in the breakage
of the objective lens (made of glass) at the tip of the
insertion tube.
5. Do not use or store the device at a temperature
higher than 60 °C or lower than -20 °C.
6. Don’t use the device in the direct sunshine.
7. Store the device in a dry and adequately ventilated
environment.
8. Keep the device away from acid or alkaline solutions, oil
or petrol, and do not use it in an atmosphere containing their
vapors.
9. Do not remove the SD Memory Card while data is
being saved to the card. This may cause the data to be
lost or the card to be damaged.
Warning Notice for Insert Tube
1
DO NOT bend the tube over
30°angle.
2
DO NOT bundle the insert
tube less than a 14cm diameter
circle.
3
DO NOT bend the tube after
installation.
4
DO tighten the screw for all
accessories before use. .
5
Prohibited of high temperature
access for the tubes, the
maximum working temperature
shall not exceed 65°C.
6
Prohibited of collision or any
impacts on the front tips.
7
DO NOT immerse Insert Tube
deeper than 1M depth and over
30 minutes.
8
DO NOT immerse Insert Tube
deeper than 10cm depth and
over 10 minutes besides water.
(Such as lubricant oil, gasoline,
etc.)
Meter Description
A. POWER button
H. LED intensity adjustment
B. PHOTO button
I. SD slot
C. REC button
J. TV OUT jack
D. UP button
K. USB jack
E. DOWN button
L. DC IN jack
F. OK button
M. Display unit
G. Escape
N. Insertion tube
Preparation for Use
On first use it is important that the
SD card is inserted as shown.
Connect the insertion tube to the display
Unit as shown in the figure and
tighten
the locking collar:
Press the POWER button for 3-5
seconds to turn the display unit on.
The Start-up screen is shown
briefly
followed by the status screen for
five
seconds.
The status screen shows the capacity of the SD card and the
internal battery If the Video Scope has been stored for a long time
then the display might not turn on. The most likely cause is that the
battery has run out. Please use power adapter to re-charge the
battery.
Directly on the screen, a “live” picture can be seen. This is the
camera mode It is strongly advised to properly set-up the Video
Scope before first use. The indexing of saved photos and video
is based on date and time only. Other parameters, if set before
first use, can make the operation of the Video Scope easier in
the future. Press POWER button for 3-5 seconds to turn the
display unit off
Operation
Menu setup
• Switch the unit on. Ensure that camera mode is active (i.e. a “live”
picture can be seen)
• Press the OK button to access the menus. Use the UP or DOWN
button to select the
menu item. Press OK to confirm.
The options displayed are as follows;
- Delete All
- Video Output
- Date / Time setup
- Language
- Video Format
- Auto Power off
Delete All
Take care in selecting this option, as everything will be deleted from
the SD card!
Navigate to DELETE ALL in the menu, press the OK button. Select
YES or NO using the
UP or DOWN buttons. Confirm with the OK button.
Video Output
This function allows live pictures or recorded photos and videos to
be displayed on a
TV screen or beamer. First make sure that the Video format is set
correctly to the used
TV system (PAL or NTSC). (See the Menu set up section.) Connect
the scope video cable to the display unit TV out jack. Ensure that
the other end of the video cable is well connected to the TV or
beamer.
Press the OK button to select menu options, select Video Output
and press the OK button.
The scope unit screen will turn black and the display will be shown
on the TV. You can
transfer the screen back to the display unit by selecting the same
function.
Date/Time Setup
Press UP button & DOWN button to select year/month/day or
hour/minute/second. Press
PHOTO button to increase the value and the REC button to
decrease
the value
The date
and time
can be
displayed
in the
preview
image mode. Use either the PHOTO or REC button to toggle
between display “ON” and “OFF” Confirm selection and exit menu
by pressing OK.
Language
Navigate to LANGUAGE in the
menu, press the OK button.
Select the required language
using the UP or DOWN buttons
and confirm with the OK button.
Video Format
Navigate to VIDEO FORMAT in the menu, press the OK button.
Select the required video
format (NTSC or PAL) using the UP or DOWN buttons. Confirm with
the OK button.
Auto Power Off
Navigate to AUTO POWER OFF in the menu, press the OK button.
Select the required
auto power off time (5, 10, 15, 30 minutes or Disable) using
the UP or DOWN
buttons.
Confirm with the
OK button.
LED Adjustment
The LED Adjustment thumb wheel is located on
the left side of the unit and designed for user
adjusting the brightness of LED to choose a
suitable illumination condition for different
environment.
Recording
In Camera mode, press the REC button to take a video. The video
icon is shown in the
top right corner. To stop recording, press the REC button again. The
video icon disappears. The display reverts to preview mode. The
video is automatically stored to the SD card in asf format with a file
name of running number. For example IMG00002.asf.
Snapshot While Recording
“SWR” function allows user to take photo snap-shot while recording
or playback the video.
Surfing mode
In the camera mode, press the UP or DOWN key, the last photo or
video will be displayed.
Press the UP or DOWN keys to navigate to the photo or video to be
viewed.
To play the video, press the REC button. To revert to preview mode,
press the ESC button
To delete a saved photo, press the OK button while it is displayed.
To delete a saved video,
make sure the video is not in play mode, press the OK button. A
delete menu will show.
Toggle between the Yes and No options using the UP and DOWN
buttons. Press the OK
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