Getting Started - VOLTCRAFT 2446356 Bedienungsanleitung

Component Description/Function
15 Reset key Reset the main unit to the factory settings.
16 microSD card slot Insert a microSD card to store recorded images and
videos.

8 Getting started

8.1 Charging the battery
The main unit runs on battery power. Fully charge the battery before you start your investiga-
tion work to ensure uninterrupted working.
Fully charging the battery takes about 3 hours.
1. Connect the USB cable to the microUSB socket on the main unit.
à The charging indicator indicates the battery charging status: RED (charging)/GREEN
(charged).
2. (If the battery indicator light is GREEN) disconnect the cable.
8.2 Switching on and off
1. (If main unit is off) hold down the power key until the display switches on.
2. To switch off, hold down the power key until the display switches off.
8.3 Installing microSD card for storage
Install a microSD card to store recorded pictures and videos of your investigation work for
further processing.
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You have a microSD card ready (speed class: min. 10, size: max. 32 GB)
1. Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot until it locks.
2. (If main unit is off) hold down the power key until the display switches on.
3. Press the settings key to enter the settings menu.
4. Navigate to the entry Format and press the key OK to start the formatting process.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to format the card.
à
The microSD card storage is ready for use.
8.4 Setting date and time
The date and time settings will be used when taking pictures and recording videos.
1. (If main unit is off) hold down the power key until the display switches on.
2. Press the settings key to enter the settings menu.
3. Navigate to the entry Date/Time and press the key OK.
4. Use the keys UP and DOWN to adjust settings and press the key OK to confirm them.
5. Press the key BACK leave the menu. Press repeatedly, if necessary.
8.5 Setting image resolution
While you investigate objects you can take pictures and video for further analysis. Pictures
and videos can be recorded at different resolutions. Set the desired image resolution.
Supported resolutions
Menu entry Camera
1080P 1920 x 1080P
720P 1280 x 720P
VGA 640 x 480P
Procedure
1. (If main unit is off) hold down the power key until the display switches on.
2. Press the settings key to enter the settings menu.
3. Navigate to the entry Resolution and press the key OK.
4. Use the UP and DOWN keys to select a resolution.
5. Press the key OK to save the setting.
6. Press the key BACK to leave the menu.
8.6 Connecting the gooseneck
The camera transmits the camera image through the gooseneck to the main unit.
1. To install, insert the gooseneck connector into the receptable in the main unit until it
locks.
2. To remove, pull the gooseneck release and carefully pull the gooseneck out.
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Connect a computer to transfer images and videos.
Video
1280 x 720P
1280 x 720P
640 x 480P
8.7 Installing camera attachments
To help you with your investigation work, you can install attachments to the camera body.
Magnet Hook
1. (If the protective cap is installed) unscrew it from the camera.
2. Carefully screw an attachment onto the camera and hand-tighten it.
Important:
To protect the camera from damage, install the protective cap if no attachment is in-
stalled.
9 Investigating objects
If the gooseneck is connected, you can start your investigation work.
Important:
– Only the gooseneck with camera is protected against water (IP67). Do not immerse
the gooseneck connector in water. Keep the main unit dry at all times.
– Keep the bending radius of the gooseneck at min. 30 mm.
WARNING
Danger to life from electric shock!
Touching voltage-carrying objects with the gooseneck or the camera
head can cause electric shocks.
● Shut off voltage supply.
● Protect against accidental switch-on.
9.1 Adjusting the brightness of the camera light
The camera has different brightness levels. Adjust the brightness to a level that fits the light-
ing conditions of the work environment.
1. (If the light is off) press the light key to switch the light on.
2. Repeatedly press the light key to adjust the brightness to the desired level (from off to full
brightness).
9.2 Rotating camera image
Depending on the work environment, you might need to hold the main unit upside down. In
this case, the display is also upside down and you can use the image rotating function to ro-
tate the camera image.
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The display shows the camera image.
1. Press the key UP to rotate the image by 180°.
9.3 Switching cameras (Item no. 2446357)
The camera body has a front and a sideview camera. The camera images can be displayed
in three configurations: front camera, sideview camera, and side-by-side.
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The display shows the camera image.
1. Repeatedly press the key DOWN to switch the camera display configuration.
9.4 Taking pictures
While you investigate objects, you can take pictures for further analysis.
1. Press the camera key to take a picture.
à The picture is saved to the microSD card.
9.5 Recording video
While you investigate objects, you can record a video for further analysis.
1. Hold down the camera key until the display shows the video camera symbol.
à Video recording starts.
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The indicator light next to the camera key flashes.
2. Press the camera key to stop recording video.
à
The video is saved to the microSD card.
Mirror Protective cap