RIDGID 120V User Manual

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Monitor
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VCR
Color
Monitor
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VCR
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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120V
SeeSnake
®
Diagnostic Equipment
W ARNING!
Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
UL/CSA Certified
Table of Contents
Recording Form for Machine Model and Serial Number ...........................................................................................1
General Safety Information
Work Area Safety........................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety...........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety...........................................................................................................................................................2
Tool Use and Care......................................................................................................................................................3
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
Equipment Safety........................................................................................................................................................4
Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment
Description ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................4
Standard Equipment....................................................................................................................................................4
Icon Legend.................................................................................................................................................................4
Monitor+VCR Components............................................................................................................................................5
Monitor+VCR Set-Up
Tilt Stand.....................................................................................................................................................................5
Sun Shade/Protective Doors.......................................................................................................................................6
Opening the Top Door..............................................................................................................................................6
Opening the Bottom Door.........................................................................................................................................6
Closing the Doors.....................................................................................................................................................6
Operation
Powering the System ..................................................................................................................................................7
Camera Inspection......................................................................................................................................................8
Recording with your Monitor+VCR...............................................................................................................................8
VCR Controls ...........................................................................................................................................................8
Video Recording.......................................................................................................................................................9
Audio Recording.......................................................................................................................................................9
Playing Back a Tape on the Monitor+VCR...................................................................................................................9
Activating the Mini-SeeSnake®In-Line Transmitter..................................................................................................10
Service and Repair ......................................................................................................................................................10
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................................11
Lifetime Warranty..........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
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Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate.
Serial No.
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Color Monitor
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VCR
SeeSnake®Diagnostic Equipment
UL/CSA Certified
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General Safety Information
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Work Area Safety
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas may cause accidents.
Do not operate tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gas­es, or heavy dust. Tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Do not let visitors contact the tool or extension cord. Such preventative measures reduce the risk of injury.
Electrical Safety
Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Safe operation of this system requires the supply/building power be properly connected. Never remove the ground­ing prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified elec­trician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tool should electrically mal-
function or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electrical shock if your body is grounded.
Do not expose electrical tools to rain or wet con- ditions. Water entering a tool will increase the risk of electrical shock.
Do not abuse cord. Never use the cord to carry the
tool or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increase the risk of electrical shock.
When operating a power tool outside, use an out-
door extension cord marked “W-A” or “W
. These
cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electrical shock.
Connect the tool to an AC power supply that matches the name plate specification. Incorrect voltage supply can cause electrical shock or burns.
Use only three-wire extension cords which have
three-prong grounding plugs, and three-pole re­ceptacles which accept the tools plug. Use of other
extension cords will not ground the tool properly and in­crease the risk of electrical shock.
Use proper extension cords. (See chart.) Insufficient conductor size will cause excessive voltage drop and loss of power.
Keep all electrical connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch plugs or tool with wet hands.
This reduces the risk of electrical shock.
• The Monitor
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VCR incorporates a circuit breaker that is
NOT user serviceable.
Personal Safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com­mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medications. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious per­sonal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jew-
elry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF be- fore plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging tools in that have the switch ON may cause accidents.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal- ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Grounding pin
Cover of grounded outlet box
Grounding pin
Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cord
Nameplate
Amps Total Length (in feet)
0 – 25 26 – 50 51 – 100
0 – 6 18 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG
6 – 10 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 10 – 12 16 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 12 – 16 14 AWG 12 AWG
NOT RECOMMENDED
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Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
Gloves should always be worn for health and safety reasons. Sewer lines are unsanitary and may
contain harmful bacteria.
Do not place this product on any unstable cart or surface. The product may fall causing personal in-
jury and/or damage to the product.
Prevent object and liquid entry. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Never push objects of any
kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short to parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock.
Tool Use and Care
Do not hose off. Use only a damp rag to clean.
Provide proper cleaning. Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it ON or OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. Properly maintained tools are less likely to cause injury.
Check for breakage of parts, and any other condi­tions that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your tool. Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.
Inspect tool and extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Damaged cords increase the risk
of electrical shock.
Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and grease. Allows for better control of the tool.
Store tools in dry place. Such measures reduce the risk of electrical shock.
Protect against lightning. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage
to the product due to lightning and power surges.
Protect against excessive heat. The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products (including am­plifiers) that produce heat.
Service
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replace­ment parts. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to
follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electrical shock or injury.
Follow instructions for changing accessories. Ac- cidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
Conduct a safety check. Upon completion of any service or repair of this product, ask the service tech­nician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
Damage to the product that requires service. Un­plug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the follow­ing conditions:
When the power cord or plug is damaged;
If liquid has been spilled, or object have fallen into
product;
If product has been exposed to rain or water;
If product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions;
If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way;
When the product exhibits a distinct change in per-
formance.
Monitor+VCR contains no user serviceable parts.
For maintenance, please contact RIDGID Authorized Service Center.
If you have any questions regarding the service or repair of this machine, call or write to:
Ridge Tool Company Technical Service Department 400 Clark Street Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001 Tel: (800) 519-3456 E-mail: TechServices@ridgid.com On the Web: www.ridgid.com
or www.seesnake.com
If any correspondence, please give all the information shown on the nameplate of your tool including model number, voltage and serial number.
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Specifications
Environmental
Rating:...........................IPx4
Operating Environment
Temperature..............32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Altitude ......................Up to 6560 ft. (2000 m)
Transient
Over voltage..............Installation Categories II
(1500V Phase to Earth)
Pollution Degree 2
Storage
Temperature:.................-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
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Resolution....................>850 TV Lines
Screen Size .................9
Video Format...............EIA (CCIR Available)
Power Source..............120V/60Hz, 65 Watts
Weight..........................37 lbs. (17 Kg)
Length..........................14.5(36.8cm)
Width............................10.5(26.7cm)
Height ..........................18(45.7cm)
Color Monitor+VCR
Resolution....................450 TV Lines
Screen Size .................10
Video Format...............NTSC (Pal Available)
Power Source..............120V/60Hz, 100 Watts
Weight..........................42.5 lbs. (19.3 Kg)
Length..........................14.25(36.2cm)
Width............................11(28 cm)
Height ..........................18(45.7 cm)
Standard Equipment
Monitor+VCR including:
VCR remote control
High resolution monitor
Commercial grade VCR
Power supply/audio control including hands-free mi-
crophone, audio volume control, LED lighting con­trol/transmitter knob, one touch record button, and flip switch.
Specific Safety Information
WARNING
Read this operator’s manual carefully before using this Diagnostic Equipment. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service Depart­ment at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions.
Camera head can get HOT! Turn
OFF camera while not in use.
Equipment Safety
Before using, test the Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter (GFCI) provided with the power cord to ensure it is operating correctly. The GFCI reduces
the risk of electrical shock.
Extension cords are not recommended unless they
are plugged into a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) found in circuit boxes or receptacles. The
GFCI on the Monitor+VCR will not prevent electrical shock from the extension cords.
Do not operate the system with electrical compo­nents removed. Exposure to internal parts increases
the risk of injury.
Do not use the Monitor+VCR as a chair or table.
This can result in damage to the unit, which increases the risk of electrical shock.
The Monitor+VCR unit is NOT water-resistant and should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Only the camera head and cable are waterproof. Water
entering the housings will increase the risk of electri­cal shock.
A minimum of 3″ (80mm) clearance from all sides and top surface is required during operation.
Do not power up with the cover closed.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID Monitor+VCR is a high feature monitoring system for the SeeSnake and Mini-SeeSnake pipe in­spection camera systems. The Monitor+VCR offers a high resolution monitor, commercial grade VCR, power supply, and hands-free audio recording capability.
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Monitor+VCR Set-Up
Tilt Stand
After positioning the Monitor+VCR in the desired location, you may want to use the tilt stand for better viewing.
1. Place the Monitor+VCR in the desired location.
2. Hold the unit by the top handle and tip the unit back so the front feet are off the ground.
3. Locate the tilt stand on the underside of the unit.
Rotate the tilt stand forward and set the unit in place.
(Figure 1)
Figure 1 – Tilt Stand
Monitor+VCR Components
Monitor Controls (Horizontal Hold,
Vertical Hold,
Brightness, Contrast,
Flip Switch)
MONITOR
VCR
POWER SUPPLY
Power Button
Connector for
SeeSnake
System Cable
Video Out Jack
Audio Out Jack
Keyed Microphone
Jack
Hands Free
Microphone/Speaker
Dimmer/Transmitter
Knob
Volume Control/Audio OFF
One Touch
Record Button
Power On
Power Off
Audio In/Out Connector
Video In/Out Connector
Volume Control/Audio Off Knob
Dimmer/Transmitter Knob
Transmitter Activated Position
SeeSnake System Cable Connector
Keyed Microphone Jack
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Sunshade/Protective Doors
The Monitor+VCR doors protect the unit during trans­portation and storage. When open, the top door provides a sunshade to reduce glare.
Opening the Top Door
1. Locate the orange release buttons on each side of the unit. Depress these buttons while gently pressing in on the lower corners of the door with your thumbs. (Fi-
gure 2)
Figure 2 – Top Door Release Buttons
2. Once you depress the orange buttons, you will feel the door release. Let the door open by taking your thumbs away from the door. (Figure 3)
Figure 3 – Top Door Released
3. Raise the top door to its uppermost position. Make sure the door locks into place on both sides.
Opening the Bottom Door
NOTE! The top door must be opened before the bottom
door can be opened.
1. Gently rotate the bottom door forward until it stops to completely expose the VCR.
Closing the Doors
1. First, close the bottom door by rotating it up until it stops and completely covers the VCR.
2. Keeping clear of the top door, gently depress the or­ange buttons to drop the door to the lower position.
(Figure 4)
Figure 4 – Lowering the Top Door
3. Gently press the door on each lower corner until it locks into place on each side. (Figure 5)
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Figure 7 – Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
3. Unwrap the SeeSnake systems cable from its storage hooks on the SeeSnake or Mini-SeeSnake frame.
(Figure 8)
NOTE! Never twist the connector body or you may dam-
age its pins. Twist only the locking sleeve.
4. Plug the systems cable into the mating connector on the Monitor+VCR power supply (connector for SeeSnake Systems Cable). Orient the systems cable male connector by locating the TOP label and adjust in UPWARD position (Figure 9). Make sure the guide pin on the systems cable is properly aligned into the guide socket on Monitor+VCRs connector. This guide pin is on the top of the connector. When joining these connectors, make sure you push straight in until fully seated and then screw down the locking sleeve.
Figure 10 shows a close-up of the joining connectors. Figure 11 shows connector functions.
Figure 8 – SeeSnake Systems Cable
Figure 5 – Completely Closing the Top Door
NOTE! The lower door must be closed before the top door
is closed.
Operation
Powering the System
1. Locate the power cord on the back of the unit. Unhook the Velcro strap and remove the plug from the holder.
(Figure 6)
NOTE! The outlet inside the cord wrap is not an active
plug. It is the holder for the GFCI plug.
Figure 6 – Power Cord and Cord Wrap
2. Plug the Monitor+VCRs power cord into an approved outlet. Press the reset button on the GFCI. (Figure 7)
NOTE! You must press the reset button every time you
plug the unit in.
Press Reset
Button
for Power
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System Cable
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Figure 9 – Connector
Figure 10 – Joining Connector Functions
Figure 11 – Pin Out
5. Turn the Power Supply ON. Be sure to first press the reset button on the GFCI, or there will be no power to the system. You should now have a picture on the screen. If you have nothing on the monitor and the power switch is illuminated (steady light), check to see
that the switch on the monitor is on. If the picture does not look perfect, you can adjust the contrast, bright­ness, and horizontal/vertical hold on your monitor as well as the brightness on the camera head LED lighting using the dimmer/transmitter knob on the power supply.
NOTE! If your system is equipped with a SeeSnake
CountIR distance measuring device and you want to achieve maximum accuracy, place the camera head in the reels guide hoop before turning the power on, and leave it there until the CountIRs start-up screen disappears. See the CountIR Operators Guide for details.
NOTE! If the system is not hooked up completely (for ex-
ample, systems cable not plugged in or camera head removed) the light on the power supply will flash “S-O-S”. The monitor will also give indication of improper set-up by displaying “No Cam” or “No Dub.” A steady power switch light indicates that the system is properly hooked up and ready for video inspection. A slow ON and OFF flashing in­dicates the dimmer/transmitter knob is fully counter-clockwise – in transmitter mode.
6. When turning the system off, only the switch on the power supply needs to be turned OFF. It is not nec­essary to turn off the monitor or VCR separately.
Camera Inspection
1. Put the camera head in the line and adjust the LEDs to the desired brightness by turning the dimmer/trans­mitter knob. If the picture does not look perfect, you can adjust the contrast, brightness, and horizontal/ver­tical hold on your monitor.
2. Proceed with pipe inspection as described in your SeeSnake®manual, adjusting the LEDs and monitor settings as necessary.
Recording with Your Monitor+VCR
VCR Controls
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4
9
7
6
5
3
(1) Video Cassette Compartment (2) Infrared Sensor (3) Power Button (4) Tape Loaded Indicator (5) Dew/Hi-Fi Indicator (6) Stop/Eject Button (7) REW (Rewind/Reverse
Picture Search) Button
(8) Play Button (9) FF (Fast Forward/Forward
Picture Search) Button
(10) Tracking/AV Input Select
(Front/Rear) Button (11) Record Button (12) Front Audio/Video Inputs
8
Pin/Socket Function
1 ..............................Neutral
2 ..............................+12 VDC
3 ..............................Video Signal
Male Connector Pins
(Systems Cable)
Female Connector
Sockets (Connector
for Systems Cable)
Guide Pin
Guide Socket
1 2 3
2
10
11
12
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NOTE! The VCR is automatically powered ON and OFF by
the Power Button on the Power Supply. It is not necessary to use the VCR Power Button.
Video Recording
1. Hook up and turn the system on as described above.
2. Place a tape into the VCR by carefully pushing it in until it is automatically loaded. The VCR cover door may then be closed if desired.
3. Prior to recording, you may want to set-up screen displays using the CountIR. See SeeSnake manual for details.
4. When ready to record, press the large red button on the power supply (the One-Touch record button). The record light on the VCR will illuminate, and the word Rec will appear on the monitor screen for sev­eral seconds. You can also press the small record button on the VCR, but the button on the power sup­ply is much more accessible.
NOTE! If you do not want to record audio, turn the VOL-
UME/AUDIO OFF knob counter-clockwise until it snaps into the off position.
5. To stop recording, simply press the One Touch record button on the power supply again or press STOP on the VCR.
Audio Recording
Audio recording can be done with the internal hands­free microphone or a Keyed Microphone (not included).
1. Make sure the Volume/Audio OFF knob is not in the AUDIO OFF position (fully counter-clockwise). This knob can be anywhere in the red band area for Audio Recording. The red audio LED to the lower left of the hands-free microphone will be illuminated when the knob is not in the OFF position.
2. Begin recording on the VCR as described above.
3. To record all audio during the recording process, make sure the red LED to the lower left of the hands­free microphone is illuminated. To record, simply speak toward the unit. All audio will be recorded. If you do not want any audio to be recorded, turn the Volume Control/Audio OFF knob to the OFF position.
4. If you do not want to record all audio, or you want to eliminate background noise, plug a keyed hand held microphone (not included) into the keyed microphone jacks below the Volume Control/Audio OFF knob. The audio LED will go out until the keyed micro­phone is activated.
NOTE! The LED to the left of the “hands-free” microphone
will not be illuminated until the keyed microphone is activated by depressing the key on the side of the microphone.
NOTE! The audio LED to the lower left of the “hands-free”
microphone has three settings: OFF: Volume/Audio OFF knob is in the OFF posi-
tion or keyed microphone is plugged in and not activated. No Audio will be recorded.
DIM: Unit is ready to record, but not picking up
strong audio signal.
Bright Red: Unit is recording strong audio signal
with “hands-free” microphone or activated keyed microphone.
Playing Back a Tape on the Monitor
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VCR
To play a videotape on the Monitor+VCR during the in­spection process, there is no need to disconnect the SeeSnake®.
1. Rewind the videotape.
2. Press PLAY on the VCR. The word Play will display on the monitor for several seconds and the monitor will display the contents of the tape.
3. The audio portion of the tape will normally be played through the internal speaker. If a keyed microphone is plugged in, the audio will be played through the keyed microphone speaker.
4. The volume control knob on the power supply adjusts the playback volume.
5. When finished viewing the videotape, press STOP on the VCR. The system will automatically go back to dis­playing the live SeeSnake®camera video.
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Activating the In-Line Transmitter
Figure 12 – Dimmer/Transmitter Knob in Transmitter
Position
1. Locate the Dimmer/Transmitter Knob.
2. For normal camera operation, the Dimmer/Trans­mitter Knob should be in the dimmer control area (yellow band). This area adjusts the cameras LED lighting. See Figure 12.
3. When you are ready to do a locate, rotate the dim­mer/transmitter knob counter-clockwise until it snaps into the transmitter position (red dot). See Figure
12. The Transmitter is now activated. You will notice lines of interference on the monitor and the LEDs on the power supply will flash with a steady pattern when the transmitter is activated.
4. When you are finished with the locate, turn the Dimmer/Transmitter Knob clockwise to the dimmer control area to resume normal camera operation.
Service and Repair
WARNING
Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Author­ized Service Center or returned to the factory. All repairs made by Ridge service facilities are warranted against de­fects in material and workmanship.
If you have any questions regarding the service or repair of this machine, call or write to:
Ridge Tool Company Technical Service Department 400 Clark Street Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001 Tel: (800) 519-3456 E-mail: TechServices@ridgid.com
For name and address of your nearest Independent Authorized Service Center, contact the Ridge Tool Com­pany at (800) 519-3456 or http://www.ridgid.com or www.seesnake.com
Dimmer/Transmitter
Knob
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PROBLEM PROBABLE FAULT LOCATION
Horizontal stripes on Monitor Screen
Garbled or jumbled video
Lights, but no video
No video, no lights
Video, but no lights
White screen
Noisy picture during VCR Playback
VCR cannot be controlled. Buttons do not respond
Chart 1 Troubleshooting
Transmitter is activated (Power Supply LEDs flash with steady pattern). This is normal; no service or ad­justment is required.
Horizontal or Vertical hold need adjustment Fault within camera, cables , or monitor/power supply (Power Supply LEDs flash S-O-S)
VCR set to front video inputs. Select rear video inputs with Tracking/ AV Select buttons. Monitor Switch is OFF Brightness turned down Contrast or Brightness improperly set Break in video carrying conductor (pin/socket #3) between monitor and camera (Power Supply LEDs flash
S-O-S) Fault within camera or monitor/power pack
Monitor+VCR power not ON Systems cable not fully plugged in, or loose connection in system (Power Supply LEDs flash
S-O-S) Fault in any sub-assembly (Power Supply LEDs flash S-O-S)
Dimmer turned down Fault within camera head, LED section
Camera exposed to excessive light Contrast/Brightness improperly set
VCR Video Head needs cleaning (Use a standard head cleaner cassette.) VCR Tracking not properly set (Use Remote Control to adjust)
VCR Auto-Repeat has been activated. Make sure the Auto-Repeat is OFF
If further assistance is needed, please call RIDGE Tool Technical Service at (800) 519-3456. Additional information may be available at www.ridgid.com or www.seesnake.com
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