User's Guide
Video Borescope
Models BR200 and BR250
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this Extech BR200 (17mm camera
head) or BR250 (9mm camera head) Video Borescope. This
instrument was designed for use as a remote inspection device. It can
be used to peer into tight spots and then supply real-time video and
images that can be recorded. Typical applications include HVAC
inspection, automotive inspection, cable routing, and
automotive/boat/aircraft inspection. This meter is shipped fully tested
and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service.
Features
• 3.5 '' TFT-LCD palm LCD monitor with high resolution
• The image head and the cable are water resistant when the
unit is fully assembled (the monitor and the camera are not
water resistant)
• Wireless and hard-wired functionality
• The monitor records video and images
• SD card capacity: 16G
Safety
• Do not expose instrument to moisture
• Shut off the instrument when not in use
• Remove the batteries when cleaning the instrument
• Replace all batteries at the same time
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Supplied Equipment
1. Camera
2. LCD Monitor
3. Monitor Adaptor
4. Adaptor cable
5. Accessory Magnet / Hook / Mirror
6. Magnetic mount
7. Flex cable and camera head
8. 4 AA Batteries
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Description
1 Signal output
2 Power Indicator
3 Power On/Off, Dimmer
4 Flexible tube
5 Camera head and LED’s
6 OK
7 Up, video or jpg
8 Menu
9 Down. Channel select (4)
10 Power On/Off
11 Power Indicator
12 USB Socket
13 Video output
14 SD card socket
15 Power supply socket
16 Reset
17 Signal input
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Installation
Install the batteries into the instrument body, charge the monitor battery,
connect the camera and flexible tube to the body, insert the micro SD
card. Install any accessory as needed.
Battery Installation
Connect Monitor Power
The monitor has a rechargeable battery. Plug in the AC adaptor and
connect the cable to the DC5V socket on the monitor. The power
indicator will light in red (or the battery capacity icon on LCD of
monitor will blink, indicating that it is charging - and will turn off after
a full charge)
Connect the camera and flexible tube
Connect the camera tube to the instrument body; ensure that the keyed
ends are properly aligned. Once aligned, tighten the knurled knob to
hold the connection firmly in place.
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Warning. Permanent damage to the flex tube and loss of
operation will occur if the flex tube is subjected to
narrow radius or sharp angle bends.
Inserting the micro SD card
Insert card with arrow pointing toward slot. Gently apply pressure
until card locks into the spring loaded slot. To remove from unit,
gently push the card inward and then release to eject it from the card
slot.
Installing the accessory tools （BR200）
The included accessories (mirror, hook and magnet) all attach to the
camera in the same manner. Refer to the diagrams below:
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Installing the accessory tools （BR250）
Hook the attachment into the hole in the head and then slide the
rubber sleeve over the attachment shaft
Attaching the Monitor to the instrument body
Connect the USB Cable
Use the USB cable to connect the monitor to a PC. The USB
online icon will appear on the PC. Open My Computer on the
PC, and locate the Mobile Disk. The Mobile disk can be used
and accessed in the same manner as any external hard drive.
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Video Output
Insert the video cable into the VIDEO OUT socket on the
monitor. Insert the other end of the cable into the VIDEO IN jack
of a TV or other monitor. The LCD Monitor will output a high
quality video image.
Installing the Magnetic bracket
The magnetic bracket slides onto the rear of the monitor for
convenient placement and viewing.
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Operation
Basic Operation
1. Turn the ON/OFF dial switch to power the camera. The power
indicator will switch on. The switch then acts as a dimmer for the
two LEDs on the imager head of the camera.
2. Press and hold the monitor power switch for at least 2 seconds
and the power indicator will illuminate green and a Welcome
screen will appear.
3. Before attaching the monitor to the instrument body, press the
down arrow button to select channel 4. The real time image will
appear on the display LCD monitor.
Note. If the picture does not properly syncronize or has poor
color, check that the Video System Settings are set to “NTSC”,
not to ‘PAL” . This should fix the condition..
4. Use the up arrow to select video
5. Turn the ON/OFF dial to adjust the LED light intensity as desired.
6. The tube can be easily maneuvered into position. The tube can
be bent into the shape of the area to be examined.
7. Use the supplied accessories to help retrieve small items.
or photo mode.
Taking a Picture
In Photo mode, press OK to take a picture. The photo will
automatically save to the SD card.
Recording a Video
In Real-Time Monitoring (video) mode, press OK to begin recording;
refer to the following diagram for display icon definitions:
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1. Battery capacity
2. Function icon (video/photo)
3. Recording in progress
4. Channel
5. Date
6. Time Stamp
7. REC Time remaining
8. SD card
2009/07/28
11:12:31
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Viewing a Photo or Video
1. In the Real-Time Monitoring mode,
press to display a list of dated
playback folders
2. Use the ▼▲keys to select the
desired folder.
3. Press OK to open the selected
folder and view a list of photo or
video files.
4. Files are listed by time followed by (VID”) for photos or (VID) for
videos
5. Use the ▼▲keys to select a file.
6. Press OK to display the selected
photo or video.
For video files:
Press OK to pause while
playing.
Press again to resume.
▲ Fast Forwards the video
▼ Rewinds the video
Press to stop video
7. Press to return to menu.
8. Press again to exit.
2009-06-10
13:00:24 VID”
13:00:24 VID”
13:00:24 VID”
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Note: Video automatically saves to file every 30 minutes. When the SD
card is filled to capacity, the SD card icon changes to ‘F’. No video will be
recorded if the SD card is not inserted in the slot.
Delete a Single Video Or Photo
1. In the Real-Time Monitoring mode,
press to display a list of dated
playback folders
2. Use the ▼▲keys to select the desired
folder.
3. Press OK to open the selected folder
and view a list of photo or video files.
4. Files are listed by time followed by
(VID”) for photos or (VID) for videos
5. Use the ▼▲keys to select a file.
6. Press and HOLD the button, the
display will show ‘DELETE CURRENT
2009-06-10
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13:00:24 VID”
13:00:24 VID”
13:00:24 VID
0001/0004
FILE?’
7. Use the arrow keys to select YES or
NO
8. Press OK to accept selection.
9. Press twice to exit the Delete screen.
Delete a File Folder
To delete a folder, use the same instructions for deleting a single video or
photo. The only additional concern is that if a folder is not empty it cannot
be deleted. Delete all of the files in a folder before deleting the folder. If
the user attempts to delete a folder that is not empty, the following
message will appear: FOLDER NOT EMPTY
Video Display on a PC
Several methods are available to playback or to copy video files on a PC.
When connected, the files will become available as new drives on the PC.
1. SD card adaptor: Insert the mini SD card into the SD adaptor and
then insert the adaptor into the PC SD slot (if available)
2. USB adaptor: Insert the mini SD card into a USB adaptor and plug
into a USB port.
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3. USB cable. Connect the USB cable from the camera to the PC.
Settings Mode
Press and hold for two seconds to enter the Settings Mode.
Language Settings
1. In Settings Mode, use the arrow keys to select SYSTEM
SETTING (green icon).
2. Press OK to call up the SYSTEM icon list
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Language icon (globe)
4. Press OK and the Language icon list will appear (flags)
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired language
6. Press OK to select the highlighted language and exit
Video System Settings
1. In Settings Mode, use the arrow keys to select SYSTEM
SETTING (green icon).
2. Press OK to call up the SYSTEM icon list
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Video System icon (yellow)
4. Press OK and the Video format selections will appear (NTSC,
PAL)
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight NTSC
6. Press OK to select the highlighted format and exit
Format and Erase Media
1. In Settings Mode, use the arrow keys to select SYSTEM
SETTING (green icon).
2. Press OK to call up the SYSTEM icon list
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the FORMAT icon (blue)
4. Press OK and the FORMAT selection screen will appear (YES,
NO)
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired response
6. Press OK to accept the selection and exit
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Restoring Factory Default Settings
1. In Settings Mode, use the arrow keys to select SYSTEM
SETTING (green icon).
2. Press OK to call up the SYSTEM icon list
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the DEFAULT icon (red)
4. Press OK and the DEFAULT selection screen will appear (YES,
NO)
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired response
6. Press OK to accept the selection and exit
View Version
1. In Settings Mode, use the arrow keys to select SYSTEM
SETTING (green icon).
2. Press OK to call up the SYSTEM icon list
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VERSION icon (green)
4. Press OK to view the version
5. Press OK again to exit
Frame Rate Setting
1. In Settings Mode, use the arrow keys to select RECORDER
SETTING (red icon).
2. Press OK to call up the RECORDER options
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the FPS (frames per second)
icon
4. Press OK to open the FPS parameter
5. Use the arrows to select the frame rate: 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30
6. Press OK to confirm
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Time Stamp ON OFF Setting
1. In Settings Mode, use the arrow keys to select RECORDER
SETTING (red icon).
2. Press OK to call up the RECORDER options
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Time Stamp icon (purple)
4. Press OK to open the parameter
5. Use the arrows to select ON or OFF
6. Press OK to confirm
Date/Time Setting
1. In Settings Mode, use the arrow keys to select DATE-TIME
SETTING (yellow icon).
2. Press OK to call up Date and Time Settings window
3. Use OK to tab through the fields
4. Use the arrow keys to change a field setting
5. Press the button to exit
Battery Replacement
You, as the end user, are legally bound (EU Battery
ordinance) to return all used batteries, disposal in the
household garbage is prohibited! You can hand over your
used batteries / accumulators at collection points in your
community or wherever batteries / accumulators are sold!
Disposal: Follow the valid legal stipulations in respect of the
disposal of the device at the end of its lifecycle
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Troubleshooting:
Power Reset for the LCD Unit
In the event of a power failure in the BR200/250 LCD display unit,
follow the steps below to perform a power reset:
1. Un-dock the LCD module from the BR200/250 pistol-grip base
unit.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the LCD module and the appropriate
AC power source.
3. Locate the Reset port on the reverse side of the LCD module
(labeled Reset).
4. Momentarily press the Power Reset button for at least 2 seconds
and then release.
5. Leaving the AC adapter connected to the LCD module, power the
unit on.
6. If the unit powers on, allow it to fully re-charge (up to 2 hours)
before removing the AC adapter. If the LCD unit does not power
on, repeat steps 1 through 6.
Specifications
CAMERA
Imaging Sensor CMOS
Total Pixels (NTSC) BR200: 712 x 486; BR250: 640 x 480
Horizontal View Angle BR200: 50 degrees
Transmission Frequency 2468MHz
Focus point BR200: 20cm (8”), BR250: 10cm (4”)
Minimum Illumination 0 Lux
Modulation Type FM
Bandwidth 18MHz
Power Supply 4 x AA batteries
Unobstructed Effective Range 10m
Waterproof Capacity IP67 (imager head only)
Dimensions (W D H) 186 x 145 x 41(mm) (Exclude Flexible
BR250: 45 degrees
Tube)
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Weight (approx) BR200: 530g
BR250: 450g
Camera head Diameter BR200: 17mm (0.67”)
BR250: 9mm (0.36”)
Operating Temperature -10°C~+50°C
+14°F~+122°F
MONITOR
LCD Screen Type 3.5” TFT-LCD
Effective Pixels 320 (R.G.B.) x 240
Video System PAL/NTSC
Transmission Frequency 2414, 2432, 2450, 2468MHz
Exterior Supply Voltage 5VDC
Consumption Current (Max.) 500mA
Charge Time 3 hours
Work Time 2 hours
Video Output Level 0.9-1.3VP-P@75Ώ
Receiving Sensitivity ≤-85dBm
Dimensions (W x D x H) 100 x 70 x 25(mm)
Weight (Approx) 140g
Operating Temperature -10°C~+50°C
+14°F~+122°F
Operating Humidity (Max.) 15~85%RH
FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
BR250/200: FCC-ID TW5GB8802-GB8803
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Copyright © 2011 Extech Instruments Corporation (a FLIR company)
All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any
form.
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