Omega HHB1600 User guide

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HHB1600

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CONTENTNOTES:

Product Features------------------------------------ 2

First Time Use---------------------------------------- 4

System Modes---------------------------------------- 4

Multi-function keys---------------------------------- 5

Manual Screen--------------------------------------- 6

Operating Instructions----------------------------- 8

Power On/Off------------------------------------------ 8

Adjust the brightness------------------------------ 8

Taking Photos-----------------------------------------8

Video Recording------------------------------------- 9

Viewing photos/videos-----------------------------9

Setting Time/Date------------------------------------10

Setting Time Display--------------------------------10

Viewing on a TV monitor---------------------------------11

Setting video format---------------------------------------11

Deleting a specific photo (Browse mode only)---12

Deleting all photos-----------------------------------------12

Setting auto power off------------------------------------13

Re-charging the battery----------------------------------13

Creation of Memory Card Folder--------------------- 13

Specifications-----------------------------------------------15

Troubleshooting--------------------------------------------16

Insert Tube Maintenance---------------------------------17

Cautions for Use--------------------------------------------18

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Product Features

HHB1600

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INSERT TUBE

1-Insert Tube

(1) Insert tube

(2) Camera and lens

(3) Insert tube connector

(2)

(3)

(1)

(Please read the entire instruction manual before usage)

(11)

(4)

(12)

(5)

2-CONSOLE

(1) RECORD

SNAP

(2)

POWER

(3)

(4)

PREVIOUS

NEXT

(5)

(6) OK

(7) ESC

(8) SD Port

(9) TV out

(8)

(9)

(10)

(7)

(6)

(2)

(1)

(3)

(13)

(10) AC Jack

(11) USB port

(12) Light adjustment

(13) Hanger Hole

(14) Console Connector

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First Time Use

Multi-function keys

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STEP 1-Insert the insert tube into the connector according to the direction of the arrow and tighten the

screw nut.

STEP 2-Press and hold down the power button on the console for 3 seconds until the image is displayed

on the monitor.

STEP 3-Aim the camera lens at the selected object. Press SNAP to capture a .jpg image, or RECORD to

begin recording a .asf video.

System Modes

The HHB1600 provides three simple working modes: Preview, Browse and Manual Mode.

Preview Mode The Preview Mode is activated as soon as the unit is turned on. The image received by the

Browse Mode In Browse Mode, users may view photos and video, and conduct basic file maintenance.

Manual Mode In Manual Mode, users may customize their set up preferences.

Note: The system returns to Preview Mode automatically after 10 seconds without any response in Manual Model.

camera is displayed in real time on the video monitor. The user can capture photos and
record video while in the Preview Mode.

Each console button performs a unique function depending upon the Mode in which the system is being

operated

Push-Buttons Preview Mode Browse Mode Manual Mode

Switch to Browse Mode to view
photos and videos.

Switch to Browse Mode to view
photos and videos.

Enter Manual Mode. Delete photo or video. Execute selected command.

Move to previous photo or
video.

Move to next photo or
video.

Move upward through the main
manual.

Move the light bar downward.

OK

ESC

Return to Preview Mode. Return to Preview Mode. Return to Preview Mode.

Capture a .jpg photo View the next photo or

Start and stop video recording Return to Preview Mode Return to Preview Mode

pause/play video clips.

Display various data for repair

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Manual Screen

The user may press the MENU button in Manual Mode to execute desired commands as indicated below.

MENU

DELETE ALL

VIDEO OUTPUT

DATE/TIME SETUP

LANGUAGE

VIDEO FORMAT

AUTO POWER OFF

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DELETE ALL

After initiating this command, select “yes” or “no” by pressing up or down

arrow buttons. To delete all, select “yes”. Exit by pressing the OK button.

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VIDEO OUTPUT

This command will send the video signal out through the AV port. The monitor will turn black until you

execute this command again.

MANUAL

DELETE ALL
VIDEO OUTPUT
DATE/TIME SETUP
LANGUAGE
VIDEO FORMAT
AUTO POWER OFF

(Figure.1)

ERASE ALL

yes no

(Figure.2)

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DATE/TIME SETUP

Use the arrow buttons to select Year/Month/Day or Hour/Min/Sec.

Press RECORDING to increase the number, or press SNAP to

decrease. Select “Display ON” to print the date on the photo.

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LANGUAGE

Use this command to select the desired language.

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VIDEO FORMAT

Set up your video format.

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AUTO POWER OFF

Set the auto power off feature to your desired length of time.

MANUAL

MENU

DELDTE ALL
VIDEO OUTPUT

DATE/TIME SETUP

LANGUAGE
VIDEO FORMAT
AUTO POWER OFF

MANUAL

MENU

DELDTE ALL
VIDEO OUTPUT
DATE/TIME SETUP

LANGUAGE

VIDEO FORMAT
AUTO POWER OFF

MANUAL

MENU

DELDTE ALL
VIDEO OUTPUT
DATE/TIME SETUP
LANGUAGE
VIDEO FORMAT

AUTO POWER OFF

(Figure.3)

(Figure.4)

(Figure.5)

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TIME SETUP

2000/01/101

10:22:22

DISPLAY OFF

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

ESPANOL

FRENCH

ITALIAN

TIME SET

POWER OFF

DISABLE
5 MIN
10 MIN
15 MIN
30 MIN
POWER OFF

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Operating Instructions

Video Recording

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Power On/Off

STEP1: To turn the console on, press the power button for 3~5 seconds until you see the sign below

appear on your monitor.

(

STEP2: Press the power button for 3~5 seconds to turn the console off.

SD card memory capacity Battery capacity)

(Figure.6)

Adjust the brightness

When the objects on the screen or "fully-blank (light over)", it might be because the light source is too

bright. In this case, please turn the light switch counterclockwise to reduce the brightness. Turn the light

switch clockwise to increase the brightness.

Taking Photos

Press button during Preview mode to take the photo.

Or, continue pressing the

Image Status: Returns to Preview Mode automatically after photo is taken.

button to show the photo that has just been taken.

(Figure.7)

(P.6)

1. Press button to start video recording.

Image Status: sign will appear at the left bottom of the screen.

/

(Figure.8)

(P.9)

(Figure.8)

2. Press button again to stop recording.

Image Status: sign disappears.

Note: User may return to Preview Mode anytime by pressing button regardless of working under Browse

mode or Manual mode.

ESC

Viewing photos/videos

1. Press or during preview mode.

Image Status: Display the latest photo/video.

2. Press or again to view the oldest or second to last photo/video.

Image Status: All �les will be stored according to the time sequence of photo capture/video recording.

Note: When viewing videos, the video will be displayed automatically until it ends and then the next photo or video

will be displayed.

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Setting Time/Date

1.Press

OK

2.Press or to move to Date/Time command.

3.Press to initiate the command.

OK

4.Press to increase the number or to decrease.

5.Press for next adjustment.

6.Repeat step 4 and 5 until the correct time/date are set.

OK

7.Press to complete the set up.

Setting Time Display

1.Press

OK

2.Press or to move to “Date/Time” command.

3.Press

OK

4.Press or for “Display” option.

5.Press to switch the “Display” function between ON/OFF.

Image Status: Press once for ON, press again for OFF.

6. Press to complete set up.

7. Press to return to Preview mode.

OK

ESC

MANUAL

MENU

DELDTE ALL
VIDEO OUTPUT

DATE/TIME SETUP

LANGUAGE
VIDEO FORMAT
AUTO POWER OFF

(Figure.9)

2000/01/10 10:22:22

(P.10)

(Figure.10)

TIME SET

TIME SET

2000/02/14

17:30:51

DISPLAY
OFF

DISPLAYNOT DISPLAY

Viewing on a TV monitor

1. Plug the included AV cord into the AV socket located on the right side of the console.

Notice: Please plug the other end of the AV cord into the “AV in” socket on the

external monitor.

2.Press

OK

3.Press or to move to “Video output” option.

4.Press

OK

Image Status: image will be transmitted to the external monitor.

Setting video format

1.Press

OK

2.Press or to move to “Video Format” option.

3.Press

OK

4.Press or to select NTSC/PAL.

5.Press

OK

MANUAL

MENU

DELDTE ALL
VIDEO OUTPUT
DATE/TIME SETUP
LANGUAGE

VIDEO FORMAT

AUTO POWER OFF

(Figure.12)

(Figure.11)

TV OUTPUT

TIME SET

NTSC

PAL

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Deleting a speci�c photo

(Browse mode only)

1. Enter Browse mode, then press or to locate the photo or video you wish to delete.

2. Press

OK

Image Status: “Delete yes or no” options

3. To select your option, press or

Image Status: The selected option �ashes.

4. Press to execute your selected option or press ESC to cancel.

OK

DELETE

yes no

(Figure.13)

Setting auto power off

OK

1.Press during Preview mode.

2.Press or for “Auto power off” command.

OK

3.Press

MANUAL

MENU

DELDTE ALL
VIDEO OUTPUT
DATE/TIME SETUP
LANGUAGE
VIDEO FORMAT
AUTO POWER OFF

(Figure.15)

4.Press or to select desired time length or choose “Disable”.

5.Press

OK

The console will automatically turn off if it has not been used for this preset length of time.

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TIME SET

POWER OFF

DISABLE
5 MIN
10 MIN
15 MIN
30 MIN
POWER OFF

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Deleting all photos

1. Press during Preview mode.

2. Press or for “Delete All” command.

3. Press

4. Use or to select “yes”.

5. Press to execute.

OK

Image Status: Showing the Main Manual

OK

Image Status: “yes” or “no” option appears

OK

MANUAL

MENU

DELDTE ALL

VIDEO OUTPUT
DATE/TIME SETUP
LANGUAGE
VIDEO FORMAT
AUTO POWER OFF

(Figure.14)

ERASE ALL

yes no

Re-charging the battery

Re-charging the console battery

Plug the adapter into the outlet and plug the power jack into the socket on the console.

Creation of Memory Card Folder

The following information applies to the included SD card only. All photos and videos are stored in the

[100MEDIA] folder under the [DCIM] folder. All �les will be named according to the time/date setup.

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The original setup date 1 Month 1 Date 6:14:23 Name of the �le

The original setup date 1 Month 1 Date 6:14:23 Name of the file 11061423.JPG

1 1 0 6 1 4 2 3 .JPG Month Date Hour: Minute: Second Extension

1 1 0 6 1 4 2 3 .JPG

Month Date Hour: Minute: Second Extension

11061423.JPG

DCIM 100MEDIA

11061435.ASF

�Users should complete the time/date setup before usage in order to achieve accurate �le management.

�The time/date is pre-set to 2007/1/1. Users may identify this when the �le name begins with the

digits 11.

�File names are not labeled by serial number. They are labeled according to the current time/date.

�Both photos and videos are named in the same way but with different �le extensions, .jpg and .asf.

Camera System and Insert Tube

0.2” Diameter Insert Tube 325(H)*250(V)

Housing Steel

Light Source White LED

Length OBEDIENT 3.3', 6.6', 9.8' (1M, 2M, 3M)SOFT METAL 3.3', 6.6', 9.8', 16.4',

Field of View Horizontal field angle 46 º

Depth of Field (DOF) 0.4” ~ 2.4”

Water Resistant Only the InsertionInsert tube is water resistant

Working Temperature 32°F to 131°F

32.8', 98.4' (1M, 2M, 3M, 5M, 10M, 30M)

Vertical field angle 34º

Diagonal field angle 56º

System Console

System Dimension 8.5” x 4.7” x 1.4” (215 x 120 x 36 mm)

System Weight 380g

Power Battery rechargeable Li-Polymer battery 3.7V power supply AC 100-240V

Display

3.5 TFT LCD QVGA

Recording Medium 1G SD CARD

Video Out Format NTSC & PA

50-60Hz power consumption DC5.5 1.8A

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Interface AV out

Compression Format Compliant with MPEG4

Still Image Storage Format jpeg (640*480)

Frame Rate ~30 fps

Exposure Automatic

White Balance Fix

S/N Ratio 42dB or more

Language English // Japanese // German // Spain // French // Italian // Traditional Chinese

Recharge Temperature 32°F to 104°F

Working Temperature -4°F to 140°F

Storage Temperature -4°F to 140°F

// Simplified Chinese

Troubleshooting

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1. Unable to turn on the console

Users will not be able to turn on the console when the battery is very low or empty. Please re-charge

before use.

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2. Can turn on the unit but the image does not appear on the monitor

Please check the insert tube connector or simply re-connect the insert tube to correct the problem.

•

3. Unable to capture photos/video

Please check the status of the SD card. Users will not be able to capture photos or video if the SD card is

not installed properly or if it is full, write protected or damaged.

Insert Tube Maintenance

»

To avoid danger, please do not put the insert tube into any �ammable liquid or gas.

»

To ensure long-term reliability, do not bend the insert tube more than 180 degrees, and always bend the

insert tube in as large an arc as possible during usage and storage.

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Camera Lens cleaning

User may clean the camera lens with a cotton swab and small amount of cleaning naphtha

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Cautions for Use

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Do not remove the SD card during capturing photos or video. This can cause a loss of the image or

video and may damage the SD card.

»

Video recording requires an SD card with fast writing speed. We recommend 80X (or above) writing

speed SD cards for better video quality.

»

This is designed for industrial use only. Do not use the system for human or any other

biological inspection.

»

Do not insert the insert tube into any �ammable gas or liquid (such as a fuel tank) to avoid dangers.

»

Do not use this Video Boresco pe in a fuel tank or other dangerous environment

such as a gasoline or alcohol storage tank.

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