Autel MV301 User Manual

Table of Contents

1. Safety Instructions ............................................................... 1

1.1 Work Area Safety ........................................................ 1

1.2 Electrical Safety ........................................................... 1

1.3 Personal Safety ............................................................ 2

2. Description, Specifications and Tool Components ............ 3

2.1 Description ................................................................... 3

2.2 Specifications ............................................................... 3

2.3 Accessories Included ................................................... 5

2.4 Tool Components ......................................................... 5

2.5 Buttons and Controls .................................................. 7

3. Installation ............................................................................ 8

3.1 Battery Removal and Installation .............................. 8

3.2 The Imager Head and Cable Installation .................. 9

3.3 Accessories Installation ............................................... 9

3.4 Video-Out Cable Connection .................................... 10

3.5 LCD Monitor Installation ......................................... 10

3.6 Monitor Charging ..................................................... 11

4. Operation Instructions ...................................................... 12

4.1 Basic Operation ......................................................... 12

4.2 Operation Precautions .............................................. 14

4.3 Battery Precautions ................................................... 16

4.4 Maintenance Instructions ......................................... 16

5. Troubleshooting ................................................................. 18

6. Warranty Information....................................................... 19

6.1 Limited One Year Warranty ..................................... 19

6.2 Service Procedures .................................................... 20

1. Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT: To avoid electric shock, fire and/or personal injury or damage, please read this user’s manual carefully and follow the safety instructions.

1.1 Work Area Safety

 Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.  Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches

and dark areas may cause accidents.

 Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away

from all moving or hot engine parts.

 Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/ chemical/

electrical nearby.

 Operate the tool in a well-ventilated work area.  Do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres, such as in

the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or heavy dust.

 Do not use the tool around corrosive chemicals which can

damage the tool.

 Do not abuse the cable. Never use the cable to carry the

tool.

 Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating

the tool.

 Keep the tool dry, clean, free from oil, water and grease.

Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the tool when necessary.

1.2 Electrical Safety

 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such

as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

 Do not expose the tool to rain or wet conditions. Water

entering the tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

 Do not abuse the cable. Never use the cable for carrying,

pulling, or unplugging the tool. Keep cable away from heat,

oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

 If operating the tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use

a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to protect supply.

1.3 Personal Safety

 Do not use the tool while tired or under the influence of

drugs, alcohol or medications. A moment of interruption can result in serious personal injury.

 Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all

times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

 Always wear safety eye protection that meets

ANSI standards.

 Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,

clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

 Do not place the tool on any unstable cart or surface. The

tool may fall causing serious injury to a person or serious damage to the tool itself.

 Turn off the instrument when not in use.  Do not spill any liquid on the monitor. Liquid can lead to

possible electrical shock as well as damage to the product.

 Do not use the tool for personal or medical use in any way.  The product is not shock-resistant. Do not use it as

a hammer or drop it.

2. Description, Specifications and Tool

Recommended use

Indoor

Optimal viewing distance

1" to 14"(2.5 cm -35.6 cm)

Image capture

JPG Images (640 x 480)

Image control

Low Light Vision

Screen type display

3.5" TFT LCD

Components

2.1 Description

This premier Autel MaxiVideoTM MV301 digital videoscope features a detachable wireless 3.5" color TFT LCD monitor. The wireless capability aids you in examining difficult-to-reach areas from a remote location up to 32ft (10m). The ergonomic tool features comfortable pistol grip design, auto focus and viewing capacity as close as 1" with crystal clear output. Available with various sizes of camera heads (16mm, 8.5mm and 5.5mm), the MaxiVideoTM Videoscope is an economical solution to inspect machinery, facilities and infrastructure in the safest, fastest and most cost-effective manner possible.

2.2 Specifications

Display resolution

320 x 240

Power supply

Rechargeable Li-ion battery in monitor & 4 x AA batteries in camera

Tested battery life

4-5 hours of continuous use

Transmission range

32ft (10m) unobstructed view

Bandwidth

18MHz

Transmission Frequency

2468MHz

Camera Head

16mm(0.63")/

8.5mm(0.33")/5.5mm(0.22")

Lighting

Fully adjustable LED

Imager head

8.5mm (0.33") is standard; 16mm (0.63") and

5.5mm (0.22") are optional.

Waterproof

1Camera & Cable to 3m(10’)

Operating temp.

Main Unit: 32°F to 113°F(0°C to 45°C) Cable: 14°F to 176 °F(-10°C to 80°C )

Storage temp.

-4°F to 158 °F(-20°C to 70°C)

Video output

RCA

Cable reach

1m(3’)-expandable to 5m(16’) w/Optional Extensions

Weight

0.45kg

2.3 Accessories Included

1) Blow molded case

2) AC adapter

3) User’s Manual

4) Imager head and cable (16mm /8.5mm/5.5mm)

5) Magnet, hook and mirror

6) 4 x AA Batteries

7) Video-out cable

2.4 Tool Components

The MaxiVideoTM MV301 comes with the following items. Here

8.5mm diameter imager head and its matching accessories -- magnet, hook and mirror are shown below as an example.

Note: Because of continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from photo.

Fig. 1

1) Handheld Display Unit- The ergonomic tool with

comfortable pistol grip design.

2) Cable Connector – Connects the handheld display unit to

the imager head and cable.

3) Imager Head and Cable – Connects to the instrument

while in use to view images and videos.

4) Power Indicator Light – Illuminates green once the tool is

turned on.

5) Tool’s Signal Output- Connects to the monitors signal

input to function properly.

6) Roll Switch- Turns on the power of the tool and adjust

brightness of LEDs.

7) Battery Compartment Cap – Indicates to install or remove

batteries.

8) Monitor – Attached or detached from the tool.

9) Accessory Magnet – Picks up metal objects such as

dropped rings or screws on the floor.

10) Accessory Mirror – Helps users look around corners and

see inside the unreachable areas.

11) Accessory Hook – Unclogs obstacles and picks up wires in

the pipes or confined areas.

Fig. 2

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