Swann InspectionCam, Advanced InspectionCam Operating Manual

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FCC Veri cation
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di erent from that to which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
WARNING: Modi cations not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority
to operate the equipment.

Swann Communications warrants this product against defects in workmanship and material for a period
of one (1) year from it’s original purchase date. You must present your receipt as proof of date of purchase
for warranty validation. Any unit which proves defective during the stated period will be repaired without
charge for parts or labour or replaced at the sole discretion of Swann. The end user is responsible for all
freight charges incurred to send the product to Swann’s repair centres. The end user is responsible for all
shipping costs incurred when shipping from and to any country other than the country of origin.
The warranty does not cover any incidental, accidental or consequential damages arising from the use of
or the inability to use this product. Any costs associated with the  tting or removal of this product by a
tradesman or other person or any other costs associated with its use are the responsibility of the end user.
This warranty applies to the original purchaser of the product only and is not transferable to any third
party. Unauthorized end user or third party modi cations to any component or evidence of misuse or
abuse of the device will render all warranties void.
By law some countries do not allow limitations on certain exclusions in this warranty. Where applicable by
local laws, regulations and legal rights will take precedence.

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Fine choice you’ve made: this USB InspectionCam from Swann makes looking down
pipes and around tight corners easy, and actually kind of fun. Oh, and you can use
your notebook computer as the viewing screen – no more squinting to see that tiny
little screen on the back of the camera. Isn’t that nice?

Connecting to a computer

To power the InspectionCam and also see the vision it sees, you will need to connect it
to a computer. Ideally, the most appropriate computer would be a portable computer
of some sort (e.g. notebook, netbook) to allow you to use the InspectionCam at the
location you want to investigate. Almost any Microsoft Windows-based computer
(excluding some older versions, pre-XP) should work provided it meets the minimum
hardware requirements.

Installing the driver

Before you can use the InspectionCam with your computer, you will need to install
the ‘driver’ that is located on the included CD. The ‘driver’ is a small application that
you install on your computer that tells your computer and the InspectionCam how
to communicate with each other. To install the driver, follow the instructions on the
following pages.

Operating Guide

Handle Snake neck

Camera

Attachment

ring

Lens

USB cable

LED Brightness

Control

Snapshot

button

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Operating Guide

Using your Inspection Cam

USB cable: A 2m/6ft USB cable that attaches to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. This

powers the unit and also carries the information from the camera to your computer
for your software to display.

Handle: This is where you grip the InspectionCam to guide the neck into small places.

LED Brightness control: Your camera has two LED lights in the nose that act like

a torch to illuminate dark spots where the camera can’t see well. This dial allows
you to adjust the degree of light the LED’s generate. You may need to increase their
intensity to see in dark corners, or reduce it to avoid glare or re ection back into the
lens from shiny objects like metal screws.

Snapshot button: If your software is compatible, this button takes a snapshot
(picture) of the current view and saves it to your computer as an image. This is useful
if you need a record of what the InspectionCam was seeing for later review or to
show your friends a picture of all the money collecting in the back of your sofa.

Flexible cable neck: This is what makes the InspectionCam so useful. You can bend
the neck to get in to hard to reach places and even though it is not straight, it can still
give you a picture of what the lens is looking at. While the neck can bend into some
strange shapes, please do not force it too hard. Everything has its limits!

Camera head: The camera head is water resistant and is where you can can attach
the magnet add-on.

Magnet add-on: Good for picking up small metallic
(and magnetic) objects like screws that may have fallen
into hard to reach places and are otherwise di cult to
retrieve. This clips on at the attachment ring.

Hard case: Your InspectionCam comes with a hard case
where you can store and protect your purchase when not
in use or during travel.

Processor:
RAM:
Hard Drive:
Video Card:
Supported Operating Systems:

Image Sensor:
Frame Rate:
Resolution:
Output:
Viewing Angle:
Length of Flexible Armature:
LEDs:

1.6 GHz or faster
512MB or more
1GB or more free
Capable of displaying 800 x 600 or higher
Microsoft Windows 7®
Microsoft Windows Vista®
Microsoft Windows XP®
1/6” CMOS
30fps
640 x 480 (VGA)
USB (as PC web camera)
54°
approx. 58cm (1’8”)
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