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External Power LED (Orange)

When the AC adapter is connected:

External Power LED (Orange)

When an external battery is connected:

State

Name

Explanation

Working

The AiRScouter is being

(Slowly) Charging

The internal battery is being

charged by the AC adapter.

(Quickly) Charging

error

An error occurred while the

internal battery was charging.

Full charge The internal battery is fully

charged.

State

Name

Explanation

Working

The AiRScouter is being

battery.

(Quickly) Connection

error

An error occurred while an

external battery was supplying

power.

No battery

The external battery’s capacity

is low. If the internal battery is

charged, the AiRScouter will

switch to using it for power

(see

Internal battery LED).

Summary of Contents for AiRScouter WD-370B

Page 1: ...ation methods for use with this product Read the whole guide before using your product and keep it for later reference Troubleshooting If you have any problems with this product to find a solution see User s Guide WD 370B Page 35 Version 0 UK ENG WD 370B ...

Page 2: ...symbols and conventions throughout this User s Guide Symbols and conventions used in this document Important Explains precautions that must be observed when using this product Note Provides supplementary information about using this product ...

Page 3: ...the Head Display 15 Adjust the focus of the image 17 4 Adjusting the Settings 18 Adjust brightness 18 Lock the buttons of the control panel 18 Enlarge or reduce the size of the image 19 Rotate the image 20 Change colour mode 20 Attach the rear band 21 Switch the head display to be viewed with the right eye 22 Replace the Eyecup 27 Power supply 29 Using an External Battery 30 5 Maintenance 33 Clean...

Page 4: ...4 Appendix 44 The Li ion Rechargeable Battery 44 Product specification 47 Requesting repairs 50 ...

Page 5: ...changing the focal length of the optics from 30 cm to infinity 2Head Display Cable Connects the head display to the control box and transmits power and video signals to the head display 3Eyecup When attached prevents the head display from touching the user s eye Names and functions of key components c a b ...

Page 6: ...display cable in place along the head band 4Rear Band Attachment Post Allows the user to attach the rear band and tighten the head band around the head to prevent slippage 5Flexible Arm Allows the user to adjust the position and angle of the head display relative to the eye 6Joint Dial Loosens the ball joint to allow for adjustment of the flexible arm or tightens it to fix the flexible arm s posit...

Page 7: ...he internal battery 3SDI Input Port Allows the user to connect the control box to SDI compatible devices using a BNC coaxial cable 4Head Display Cable Port Allows the user to connect the head display to the control box 5Micro USB B Port Allows the user to connect a third party USB battery to power the control box note that this port cannot be used to charge the internal battery Control Panel Butto...

Page 8: ...e that the AiRScouter has five levels of brightness To toggle between the full colour and monochrome display press and hold this button for two seconds Control Panel Status LEDs 1Display LED Green Lights up when the AiRScouter is on and an image is being projected onto the display 2Key Lock LED Orange Lights up when button operation on the control box is disabled 3Internal Battery LED Orange Light...

Page 9: ... compatible video signal from an external device Power OFF The AiRScouter is powered off To power it on press the power button State Name Explanation Key lock ON Button operation on the control box is disabled Key lock OFF Button operation on the control box is enabled State Name Explanation Battery level high The internal battery is fully charged Slowly Battery level medium The internal battery i...

Page 10: ...adapter Quickly Charging error An error occurred while the internal battery was charging Full charge The internal battery is fully charged State Name Explanation Working The AiRScouter is being powered by an external battery Quickly Connection error An error occurred while an external battery was supplying power No battery The external battery s capacity is low If the internal battery is charged t...

Page 11: ...k of the control box and slide open the cover panel b Insert the Li ion rechargeable battery c Replace the cover panel and tighten the screw on the back of the control box Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter port on the control box and fully charge the internal battery Open the belt pouch and slide the control box into it as shown so that the ports are still accessible when the flap is closed...

Page 12: ... through the belt loop on the rear of the belt pouch Attach the control box firmly to your body as shown below Connect the head display cable from the head display to the head display cable port on the control box 4 5 6 ...

Page 13: ...r end to the SDI port of an input source Note The only supported resolutions for input sources are those covered by the HD SDI standard If an input source with a higher or unsupported resolution is connected the image may not display correctly on the head display screen If this occurs check the output resolution of the video source 7 ...

Page 14: ...e forehead To secure the head display cable to your clothing use the cable clip How to wear the AiRScouter Note If the head band feels loose or starts to slip down the forehead it is recommended that you attach the rear band and use it to tighten the fit on your head 1 If you wear glasses 2 ...

Page 15: ...sen the ball joints by turning the dials on either end of the flexible arm counter clockwise Adjust the position and angle of the head display so that it is easy to view Tighten the ball joints by turning the dials on either end of the flexible arm clockwise to fix the head display in place Turn the power on Adjust the position of the Head Display ...

Page 16: ...y so that the image takes up the whole field of vision or you can keep it in your peripheral vision to keep both eyes on your work Follow these tips to ensure that you can see the whole image To keep the image in your field of view at all times position the head display right in front of your eye and make sure that the lens is facing towards the eye To keep the image in your peripheral vision so t...

Page 17: ...g the display 17 Turn the focus adjustment dial to either side until the image on the head display is in focus The focal length of the optics can be changed from 30 cm to infinity Adjust the focus of the image ...

Page 18: ...button is pressed while at maximum brightness the brightness will return to the lowest level To prevent unintentional operation activate the key lock function by pressing the mode button and the image rotation button on the control panel simultaneously The key lock LED will turn orange when the control panel buttons are disabled Adjust brightness Lock the buttons of the control panel 4 Adjusting t...

Page 19: ...age Reduce the image is reduced in size to fit the head display screen this mode is useful if you cannot clearly see details around the edges of the image in Normal mode Pressing the mode button will change the zoom mode in the following order Normal Enlarge Reduce Normal Note To disable the key lock function press the mode button and the image rotation button on the control panel simultaneously a...

Page 20: ...0 Press and hold the brightness button for two seconds to change the head display from full colour to monochrome Press and hold the brightness button for two seconds again to return to full colour mode The shades of white vary on each head display Rotate the image Change colour mode ...

Page 21: ...shown in the illustration and feed the rear band through the opening at the end of the head band Replace the head band cover as shown ensuring that the rear band is fed through the cut out on the end of the cover Press the area highlighted in the illustration and slide the cover back into place Repeat Steps 1 3 to attach the other end of the rear band to the other end of the head band Attach the r...

Page 22: ...eye instead Ensure that the AiRScouter is powered off and that the head display cable is disconnected from the control box before continuing Switch the head display to be viewed with the right eye Note The flexible arm for left eye and the flexible arm for right eye are two separate parts that are included in the AiRScouter box Because of its design the flexible arm for right eye cannot be used fo...

Page 23: ...nnel on the flexible arm Rotate the dial on the ball joint between the flexible arm and the head band clockwise until the flexible arm is separated from the head band Rotate the dial on the ball joint between the flexible arm and the head display clockwise until the flexible arm is separated from the head display 2 3 4 ...

Page 24: ...image below and sliding the cover to the end of the head band Swap the two covers and replace them as shown so that the AiRScouter logos are now facing the correct direction Attach the flexible arm for right eyed viewing the other arm that is included in the box to the head display by lining up the narrow end of the flexible arm with the threads on the head display and rotating the dial on the bal...

Page 25: ...en Run the head display cable through the cable channel on the flexible arm and then through the cable channel on the top of the head band Secure the head display cable into the clip on the end of the head band to prevent it from coming loose during operation Note To increase the stiffness of the arm during operation you can tighten one or both ball joints by rotating their respective dials clockw...

Page 26: ... is no longer upside down Note When attaching the head display cable to the flexible arm and head band ensure that you leave enough slack so that you do not pull the head display cable during adjustment and operation Note To return the AiRScouter to left eyed viewing follow the same instructions using the flexible arm for left eye instead of the flexible arm for right eye 10 ...

Page 27: ...display with the large eyecup that is included in the box The large eyecup will isolate your eye and the screen from your working environment Carefully remove the small eyecup from the head display as shown Correctly align the large eyecup and then gently press the eyecup to attach it to the head display Replace the Eyecup 1 2 ...

Page 28: ...ouching the lens while changing the eyecup You may dirty or damage the lens if you touch it Be careful to align and attach the eyecup correctly The eyecup or head display may be damaged if it is incorrectly aligned or forced into place ...

Page 29: ...n this order 1 AC adapter 2 External battery 3 Internal battery Example If an external battery is disconnected while the AiRScouter is in use the system will switch to using the internal battery If an external battery is connected while the AiRScouter is using the internal battery the system will switch to using the external battery The internal battery will not charge while the AiRScouter is turn...

Page 30: ...d a current of at least 1 A If the AiRScouter becomes hot to the touch due to continuous use or if the environmental conditions are outside of the recommended range the external power LED will begin to flash quickly While the AiRScouter is in this state the internal battery cannot be charged Using an External Battery Important Only use a third party external battery that can supply a voltage of DC...

Page 31: ...al battery has been fully charged For more information on charging a third party USB battery see the battery s manual Connect the Micro USB B plug of a USB Type A to Micro USB B cable to the Micro USB B port of the control box Connect the USB Type A plug to the USB Type A port of the external battery 1 2 3 ...

Page 32: ...range when an external battery is connected and supplying power to the AiRScouter The external power LED will turn off when the external battery is discharged If the internal battery is charged the system will automatically switch to use the internal battery 4 ...

Page 33: ...curs clean the lens as described below Use a soft cloth to wipe away dirt and dust from the lens Clean the Lens Important Use a soft cloth for cleaning the lens Never use ethanol organic solvents or organic chemicals Such substances could cause the lens coating to peel off the anti reflection film so that the image will not be seen correctly ...

Page 34: ...with ethanol but take care to prevent any splashing onto the lens Dirt and dust can be removed from the control box by wiping it clean with a dry cloth If this is insufficient you can use a moistened cloth but make sure that it is well wrung to minimise the risk of getting water into the control box Clean the Head Band Clean the Control Box ...

Page 35: ...nnected correctly and that the connector is fully inserted 12 Is the AiRScouter turned off Press the power button to turn the AiRScouter on 15 Has the internal battery for the control box discharged Connect the AC adapter to the AiRScouter to charge the internal battery Have both the internal battery and the external battery discharged Connect the AC adapter to the AiRScouter to charge the interna...

Page 36: ...nput device to the input resolution of the AiRScouter Is the video input cable connected correctly Disconnect the cable from the AiRScouter and from the input device and then reconnect it 13 Pressing and holding the power button does not switch the control box OFF Press and hold the power button for eight seconds to force the power to turn off Problem Check Action Page ...

Page 37: ...able from the control box and the input device and then reconnect it 12 Reset the control box by powering it off and back on again Press and hold the power button for eight seconds until the control box powers off and then press the power button to turn the control box back on Problem Check Action Page ...

Page 38: ... LED flashes quickly Unplug the AC power cord and check the amount of charge on the internal battery LED After the battery has cooled down reconnect the power cord to resume charging Is the external environment suitable for charging Charging is possible in an environment with temperature between 10 C and 33 C 44 Is the AiRScouter turned on Turn the AiRScouter OFF while charging the internal batter...

Page 39: ...or zero charge for too long it may be over discharged An over discharged battery cannot be recharged and must be replaced Contact your Brother dealer for more information about purchasing a replacement battery The internal battery cannot be charged from an external battery Connect the AC adapter to the AiRScouter to charge Problem Check Action Page ...

Page 40: ...lly charge the internal battery before using it Does the internal battery dischargevery quickly after it was fully charged The internal battery has reached the end of its service life and must be replaced Contact your Brother dealer for more information about purchasing a replacement battery The edges or corners of the image on the display screen are not visible Has the position of the head displa...

Page 41: ...ust the brightness 18 The display screen is too dark to see Is the current environment extremely bright Check whether direct sunlight is getting in and whether anything in the surrounding area is emitting extremely bright light The display is mono chrome Is monochrome mode set Press and hold the brightness button for two seconds to return to the colour screen 20 The full image is not displayed on ...

Page 42: ... a camera as an input device is there dirt on the lens of the camera Clean the lens of the camera The fit of the head band feels loose Are you using the rear band Use the rear band to tighten the head band 21 Is the fit still loose when you are using the rear band If the head band has been over stretched it will not return to its original shape and may have to be replaced Contact your Brother deal...

Page 43: ...ouch the arms of your glasses If possible use glasses with curved arms that follow the shape of the ears so that they do not touch the head band 14 The movement of the flexible arm is too tight or too loose Has the tightness of the ball joint been adjusted Turn the dials of the ball joints between the flexible arm and the head band and between the flexible arm and the head display to adjust their ...

Page 44: ...y you are able to use the Li ion rechargeable battery provided with the product correctly Using or storing the Li ion rechargeable battery in places that are too hot or cold may cause them to deteriorate more quickly In particular usage at a high charge rate 90 or more in a hot place greatly accelerates the deterioration of the Li ion rechargeable battery If this product will not be used for a mon...

Page 45: ...only by using the included AC adapter To charge the battery follow these steps Power off the control box note that the battery will not charge while the AiRScouter is operating Plug the included AC adapter into the correct electrical socket Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter port on the control box Note It takes about three hours to fully charge the Li ion rechargeable battery after it is co...

Page 46: ...46 Stopping the charging of the Li ion Rechargeable Battery To stop the Li ion rechargeable battery charging unplug the cable from the AC adapter ...

Page 47: ...W x 26 mm D Control Box Size 125 mm H x 84 mm W x 29 mm D Cable Length 2 m Weight Head Display Unit Approx 155 g including cable Control Box Approx 170 g Video Input Input Type HD SDI Supported Resolution 1 720p 60 Hz 59 94 Hz 50 Hz 1080i 60 Hz 59 94 Hz 50 Hz 1080p 30 Hz 29 97 Hz 25 Hz 24 Hz 23 98 Hz 3G SDI input is not supported W H ...

Page 48: ...e 0 40 C operation 10 33 C battery charging Humidity 20 80 Dust and Water Resistance IP54 Head display unit only Functions Adjustable brightness 5 levels Screen rotation Key lock Magnify mode 2 Reduction mode 3 Monochrome mode Wearing Style Headband style with flexible arm Power Options AC adapter Internal rechargeable battery USB micro B port 4 Battery Life Approx 3 h Power Consumption Approx 3 W...

Page 49: ... cannot change or specify the percentage of reduction 4 You may connect a third party USB charger or mobile power bank via micro USB to supply power to the AiRScouter however this will not charge the internal battery Only the AC adapter will charge the battery 5 This is measured while the AiRScouter is displaying video and is powered via the AC adapter In Box Components Display Unit Head Band Cont...

Page 50: ...ce frequency for example always or intermittently Part retention period The minimum part retention time of functional parts for repair of this product is five years from the end of manufacturing two years for printed materials For FAQs troubleshooting and more visit the Brother Solutions Center at support brother com Requesting repairs Before requesting repairs make sure you have performed the tas...

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