Gen-Eye Micro-Scope2
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Video Pipe Inspection/Location System
1. Press the Video button (movie camera icon) to begin recording.
The yellow video icon (upper right) turns read while recording
and the elapsed timer (upper left) begins counting.
2. Press the Video button again to stop recording. The red video
icon will return to yellow and the elapsed timer will reset to zero.
The hourglass icon is shown when a recording (.avi) is being
saved to the Flash Drive.
3.
The ‘X’ error symbol appears if the storage device does not have
enough free space.
4. To view videos, press the UP arrow from the main display and a
list of video recordings will appear. Use the arrows to highlight a
video and press OK to view it.
5. The following features are available when viewing a video:
6. Short press of either arrow button jumps back to the beginning.
7. Long press of a button fast-forwards (UP) or fast-rewinds
(DOWN).
8. Use OK to Pause or Resume.
9. Use ESC button to return to the main display.
10. The Video button opens the trash utility. Use arrows to highlight
the check mark (delete video) or the ‘X’ (keep video). Press OK
to complete function.
Image Capturing, Viewing, and Deleting
1. Press the image button (camera icon) to take a snapshot of the
screen. The yellow icon (upper right) will briefly turn red and
return to yellow when the snapshot (.jpg) has been stored on
the USB Flash Drive. The hourglass appears while the image is
being saved.
2. The red error symbol will appear if the storage device does not
have enough free space.
3. Press the UP arrow to open the image files. Use the arrow keys
to scroll and use OK to open an image. The date and Time the
image was taken is also shown.
4. Use the OK button to rotate the image (90° rotation with each
press of the button).
5. Use the CAMERA button to select a zoom level (from 1X to
10X).
6. Use the Video button to open the trash utility. Use the arrow
buttons to highlight the check mark (delete image) or the
‘X’ (keep image), and then press OK.
7. Press ESC to return to the stored image list. Pres ESC again to
return to the main display.
Power Input
Power input is located on the left side of the Command Module. Only
operate the Micro-Scope2 with the 15 volt power supply supplied with
monitor.
Battery Charger
The internal 4 hr battery will power the Micro-Scope2 when AC power
is not available. Recharging time varies depending upon air tempera-
tures and the condition of the battery. The battery does not have to be
deep cycled, but the battery may have to be replaced over time de-
pending on usage and conditions. The battery can be recharged from
either an AC outlet, or from an AC inverter outlet in your car or truck.
Connect the appropriate cord for your charging method to the Com-
mand Module, then to the power source.
Voice-Over Microphone
This unit includes an internal microphone so you can add commentary
to your videos. The Microphone is “live” and records while video is
recorded. Audio may be monitored during recording by inserting an
earphone into the jack on the left side on the monitor. Audio can be
heard though the speaker in the Command Module during video play-
back.
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NOTE: The Gen-Eye Micro-Scope is equipped with an integral micro-
phone. The microphone is always on. Therefore, if you are recording
video, please be aware that you are also recording audio.
SET UP - COMMAND MODULE
1. To set up for the Probe rod, connect the
Probe Rod to the connector at the top of the
Command Module.
2. To set up for pipe inspection, mount the
hand-held Command Module onto the reel
by first threading the mounting ball with two
lock washers into the back of the unit. Then
slide the mounting ball into the end of the extender and ball as-
sembly at the center of the reel. Adjust the Command Module for
the desired viewing angle and tighten the knob on the extender.
3. Connect the Interface Cord form the reel to
the connector at the top of the Command
Module.
4. Insert flash drive into USB slot on the left
side of the Command Module.
5. If using AC power, plug power adapter into
the left side of the Command Module. If us-
ing 4 hr internal DC battery, make sure unit
is fully charged.
6. Press the POWER button for 3
–
5 sec-
onds to turn the Command Module on. The
Start-Up screen is shown briefly, followed
by the Status screen for 5 seconds.
The status screen shows the capacity of the flash drive and inter-
nal battery. If the command Module has been stored for a long
period of time the display might not have enough power to turn on.
Use the power adapter to recharge the battery.
NOTE: Command Module is shipped without a charge.
Charge the Command Module for 12 hours or overnight
before first use.
Video Recording, Viewing and Deleting
