EXTECH Video Borescope Wireless Inspection Camera User Manual

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EXTECH Video Borescope Wireless Inspection Camera User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Extech Video Borescope Model BR200 (17mm camera), BR250 (9mm camera), BR250-4 (4.5mm camera), or BR250-5 (5.2mm). Extech’s Video Borescope Inspection Cameras provide a glare-free close-up field of view. They include a 3.5″ color TFT LCD wireless monitor that can be detached from the base and viewed from a remote location up to 10m (33 ft.) from the measurement point. Capture images and videos (with date/time stamp) on the SD card and view them on the supplied Monitor, an alternate monitor (video out jack), or a PC (USB connection). This device is ideal for home inspections (mold, insect infestation,electrical wire or water pipe location), HVAC (inspect ducts, behind motors and compressors), and automotive applications (view inside and around engines and transmissions). We ship these devices fully tested and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service.

Features

17mm (BR200), 9mm (BR250), 4.5mm (BR250-4), or 5.2mm (BR250-5) diameter water-proof (IP67) camera head with 1m (39″) flexible cable
Bright LED lamps on camera head with dimmer to illuminate viewed object
Glare-free close-up field of view
Detachable color TFT monitor wirelessly displays video remotely from the camera, to a distance of 10m (33 ft.) maximum
Micro SD memory card (included) stores images and video
Captured video and still images with date/time stamp can be viewed on the supplied wireless monitor, an additional monitor (via video out jack), or a PC (USB connection)
Video and images can also be transferred to your PC via the micro SD card (included SD adaptor)
Menus in 10 languages: English, Chinese, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, and Russian
Includes four (4) AA batteries for camera controller, rechargeable battery for monitor, micro SD memory card with SD adaptor, USB cable, video connect cable, AC adaptor (100-240Vac, 50/60Hz, adapters for US, UK, EU, AUS), magnetic mount for monitor, and hard case. BR200 and BR250 also include hook, mirror, and magnet attachment accessories

Safety

Do not expose instruments to moisture
Turn power OFF when instruments are not in use
Remove the batteries from the Camera controller when cleaning
Replace all batteries at the same time

Supplied Equipment

Camera controller
Color TFT monitor
AC adaptor for monitor’s rechargeable battery
Video cable for connecting additional monitor
Accessories (magnet, hook, mirror) BR200/BR250 only
Magnetic mount for monitor
Flexible cable and camera head
Four (4) ‘AA’ batteries for Camera ControllerNote: Micro SD card and adaptor (not shown)

Description

Monitor mount (signal output)
Camera controller power indicator
Camera controller power ON/OFF switch and LED dimmer
Flexible cable
Camera head and LEDs
OK button
Up arrow and video/image button
Menu button
Down arrow button
Monitor power ON/OFF button
Monitor power indicator
USB jack for PC connection
Video output jack for alternate monitor
SD card slot
AC power adaptor jack
Reset button
Monitor mount (input signal)

Preparation for use

Camera controller power

Insert the four (4) ‘AA’ batteries (supplied) into the battery carrier located in the camera controller’s handle as illustrated in accompanying diagrams. Observe correct polarity when installing batteries

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.

Monitor power

The monitor uses a rechargeable battery. To charge the battery, plug the supplied AC adaptor into an AC power source and then connect the other end of the adaptor cable to the power jack on the monitor. The battery capacity icon on the monitor screen and the red LED power indicator on the side of the monitor will blink while the battery is charging.

Connect the flexible cable to the camera controller

Align the flexible cable with the camera controller, noting the keyed pairing; and then tighten the knurled collar to hold the connection firmly in place.

Warning: Damage to the flexible cable can occur if it is forcibly bent into too narrow a radius.

Inserting the micro SD card

Insert card with arrow pointing toward slot. Gently apply pressure until the card locks into the spring loaded slot. To remove, gently push the card inward and then release to eject it from the card slot. Please use a Class 6 or better TF Flash memory card.

Attaching the monitor to the camera controller

Insert the monitor’s plug into the jack at the back of the camera controller and slide the monitor downward to lock it into position. See accompanying diagram.

Remotely mounting the monitor

The supplied magnetic bracket slides onto the rear of the monitor. Mount the monitor on a magnetic surface for convenient remote viewing. See diagrams below. The wireless feature of this system allows you to place the monitor up to 10m (33 ft.) from the measurement location.

Operation

Turn the ON/OFF dial switch on the cameral controller to power the camera. The power indicator on the controller will switch on. The ON/OFF switch then acts as a dimmer for the LEDs on the camera head.
Press and hold the monitor power button for at least 2 seconds to power the monitor; the power indicator will illuminate and a Welcome screen will appear on the monitor.
Remove the protective cap from the camera lens and store it safely in the carry case.
The real-time image will then appear on the display LCD monitor.Note: If the picture does not properly synchronize or has poor color, check that the NTSC/PAL setting is correct. See the Settings Menu section.
Use the up arrow button on the monitor to select video or still image mode.
Turn the dimmer dial on the camera controller to adjust the LED light intensity.
Bend the flexible cable into the desired position. The cable can be bent into the shape of most examination areas, but please do not bend the cable excessively as this can cause damage to the system.
Use the supplied accessories to help locate and retrieve small items (BR200 and BR250 only). Refer to the separate section in this manual for connecting the attachment accessories.

Capturing still images

Use the up arrow button on the Monitor to select the Image mode, and then press OK to capture a still image. The image will automatically save to the SD card.

Recording video

Use the up arrow button on the Monitor to select Video mode, and then press OK to begin recording; refer to the following diagram for display icon descriptions:

Battery capacity
Function icon (video/image)
Recording in progress
ZOOM level
Date and Time
Recording time remaining
SD card status

Playback: Viewing images and video on the monitor

Press to display a list of playback folders sorted by date
Use the buttons to select a folder
Press OK to open the selected folder and view the list of images and/or video files contained in the folder
Files are sorted by time of day; image files are in JPG format and video files are in MP4 format
Use the buttons to select a file
Press OK to display the selected image or video. For video files: Press OK to pause and resume Fast Forwards the video; Rewinds the video Press to stop video
Press to return to menu
Press again to exit

Note: Video automatically saves to a file on the SD card every 30 minutes. When the SD card is filled to capacity, the SD card icon changes to ‘F’. No images or video can be recorded if the SD card is not inserted in the slot or if the SD card has reached maximum capacity.

Delete a single video or image

Press to display the list of available file folders
Use the buttons to select a folder
Press OK to open the selected folder to see the list of image and/or video files
Use the buttons to select a file
Long press the button and the display will show ‘DELETE CURRENT FILE?’
Use the arrow buttons to select YES or NO
Press OK to confirm
Press twice to exit the Delete screen

Delete an empty file folder

To delete an empty folder, use the same instructions for deleting a single video or image. Folders that are not emptied cannot be deleted. Delete the contents of a folder before attempting to delete a folder. If you attempt to delete a folder that is not empty, the following message will appear: FOLDER NOT EMPTY.

Using SD card to view and transfer images and video

There are two ways to use the SD card:

SD card adaptor: Insert the SD card into the SD adaptor and then insert the adaptor into the PC SD card slot (if available)
USB adaptor: Insert the SD card into a USB adaptor and plug the adaptor into a USB port on the PC.

Once the PC recognizes the SD card, you can view the images and video that are stored on the card using a PC multimedia player. In addition, you can transfer image and video files from the SD card to the PC as you would with any external storage medium (memory stick, hard drive, etc.).

Using a PC (USB connection) to transfer video and images

Connect the monitor to a PC using the supplied USB cable. When the PC recognizes the connection, you can use the monitor as you would any external storage drive (moving images and videos to and from the drive). If the PC does not recognize the monitor, please contact our technical support staff.

Using an additional video monitor

If you wish to use an additional video monitor, connect the supplied video cable to the VIDEO OUT jack on the Extech monitor and then connect the other end of the cable to the VIDEO IN jack of the additional monitor. The Extech monitor will output a high quality video image to the additional monitor.

Hook, mirror, and magnet accessories for the BR200

The supplied BR200 accessories (mirror, hook and magnet) all attach to the camera in the same manner. Refer to the diagrams below. Note that these accessories are not compatible with the BR250-4.

Hook, mirror, and magnet accessories for the BR250

The supplied BR250 accessories (mirror, hook and magnet) all attach to the camera in the same manner. Position an attachment into the hole in the camera head area and then slide the rubber sleeve over the attachment shaft as shown in diagram below.Note that these accessories are not compatible with the BR250-4.

RESET button on monitor

If the Monitor does not power ON, or if it powers OFF during use, observe the steps below:

If connected, undock the monitor from the camera controller.
Connect the AC adapter to the monitor and to an appropriate AC power source.
Locate the Reset port on the rear of the monitor (labeled Reset).
Using a non-metallic tool, press and hold the Reset button for 5 seconds and then release.
Leaving the AC adapter connected to the monitor, power the monitor ON.

If the monitor powers ON, allow it to fully charge (up to 2 hours) before removing the AC adapter. If the monitor does not power ON, repeat the above steps. If, after two attempts to reset the monitor, the monitor still does not power ON, please contact Technical Support.

Settings Menu

Long press this button to enter the Settings Menu. Four icons will appear. The System settings icon (green) is on the upper left, the Date/Time settings icon (yellow) is on the upper right, the Recorder settings icon (red) is on the lower left, and the Playback* icon (blue) is on the lower right. Use the arrow button to step through the icons and use the OK button to open one of the setting modes. Short press to back out of menus as needed. Refer to the instructions below for modifying the settings.

Language Settings

In the Settings Menu, use buttons to select the System setting (green icon)
Press OK to call up the System icon list
Use the arrows to highlight the Language icon (globe)
Press OK and the Language icon list will appear (flags)
Use the arrows to highlight the desired language
Press OK to select the highlighted language and exit
Press the button to return to the main Settings Menu or use the arrows to move to another icon in the System settings menu.

Video System Settings

In the Settings Menu, use buttons to select the System setting (green icon)
Press OK to call up the System icon list
Use the arrows to highlight the Video System icon (yellow)
Press OK and the Video format selections will appear (NTSC, PAL)
Use the arrows to highlight NTSC
Press OK to select the highlighted format and exit
Press the button to return to the main Settings Menu or use the arrows to move to another icon in the System settings menu

Format/Erase SD Card Media

In the Settings Menu, use buttons to select the System setting (green icon)
Press OK to call up the System icon list
Use the arrows to highlight the FORMAT icon (blue)
Press OK and the FORMAT selection screen will appear (YES, NO)
Use the arrows to highlight YES (format/erase) or NO (leave unchanged)
Press OK to accept the selection and exit
Press the button to return to the main Settings Menu or use the arrows to move to another icon in the System settings menu

Restoring Factory Default Settings

In the Settings Menu, use buttons to select the System setting (green icon)
Press OK to call up the System icon list
Use the arrows to highlight the DEFAULT icon (red)
Press OK and the DEFAULT selection screen will appear (YES, NO)
Use the arrows to highlight YES (factory default) or NO (leave unchanged)
Press OK to accept the selection
Press the button to return to the main Settings Menu or use the arrows to move to another icon in the System settings menu.

View Version

In the Settings Menu, use buttons to select the System setting (green icon)
Press OK to call up the System icon list
Use the arrows to highlight the VERSION icon (green)
Press OK to view the version
Press OK again to exit
Press the button to return to the main Settings Menu or use the arrows to move to another icon in the System settings menu.

Time Stamp ON/OFF Setting

In the Settings Menu, use the buttons to select Recorder settings (red icon)
Press OK to call up the Recorder options
Use the arrows to highlight the Time Stamp icon (purple)
Press OK to open the parameter
Use the arrows to select ON or OFF
Press OK to confirm
Press the button to return to the main Settings Menu or use the arrows to move to another icon in the Recorder settings menu

Setting Still Image or Video as default Record mode

In the Settings Menu, use the buttons to select Recorder settings (red icon)
Press OK to call up the Recorder Mode options
Use the arrows to select the Recording mode icon (blue)
Press OK to open the parameter
Use the arrows to highlight the Still image or Video icon
Press OK to confirm
Press the button to return to the main Settings Menu or use the arrows to move to another icon in the Recorder settings menu

Date/Time Setting

In the Settings Menu, use the buttons to select Date/Time settings (yellow icon)
Press OK to call up Date and Time settings window
Use OK to step through the fields
Use the arrows to change a setting
Press the button to return to the main Settings Menu

Playback Icon

Please refer to the earlier section “Playback: Viewing Images and Video on the Monitor” for complete details. You can access the Playback mode from this Settings Menu; however, we have provided complete instructions for viewing and deleting images and video in earlier sections of this manual. Familiarize yourself with the process of viewing/deleting images and video and then you can conveniently access the playback functions using one of two options.

Specifications

CAMERA and CAMERA CONTROLLER
Imaging sensor	CMOS
Total pixels (NTSC)	BR200: 712 x 486; BR250, BR250-4, BR250-5: 640 x 480
Horizontal view angle	BR200: 50 degrees; BR250: 45 degrees; BR250-4: 63 degrees; BR250-5: 48 degrees
Focal distance	BR200: 20cm (8”); BR250: 10cm (4”); BR250-4: 6cm (2.4”); BR250-5: 5cm (2”
Minimum illumination	0 Lux
Wireless transmission frequency	2.4 GHz
Wireless modulation type	Frequency Modulation (FM
Wireless bandwidth	18MHz
Wireless range	10m (33 ft.) maximum (unobstructed)
Waterproof capacity	P67 (imager head only)
Operating temperature	-10°C~+50°C (+14°F~+122°F)
Power supply	4 x ‘AA’ batteries
Dimensions (controller)	186 x 145 x 41mm (7.3 x 5.7 x 1.6”) excluding flex cable
Weight (controller)	BR200: 530g (1.2 lbs.); BR250: 450g (1.0 lbs.); BR250-4: 450g (1.0 lbs.); BR250-5 381g (13.4oz)
Camera-head diameter	BR200: 17mm (0.67”); BR250: 9mm (0.36”); BR250-4: 4.5mm (0.17”): BR250-5 5.2mm (0.20”)
MONITOR
Screen type	3.5” Color TFT
Effective pixels	320 (R.G.B.) x 240
Video system	PAL/NTSC
Transmission frequency	2.4 GHz (Channel 4)
AC adapter	5VDC, (100-240Vac), adapters for US, UK, EU, AUS
Consumption current (Max.)	500mA
Charge time	3 hours
Operation time	2 hours
Video output level	Ώ
Receiving sensitivity	≤-85dBm
Operating temperature	-10°C~+50°C (+14°F~+122°F)
Operating humidity (Max.)	15~85%RH
Dimensions (W x D x H)	100 x 70 x 25mm (4.0 x 2.7 x 1.0”)
Weight	140g (5.0 oz.)

FCC Information

FCC InformationThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.BR200/BR250/BR250-4/BR250-5: FCC-ID TW5GB8802-GB8803Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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2023-01-26

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