Triplett Cobracam 2 User Manual

TRIPLETT

CobraCam 2

Portable Inspection Camera

& Video Monitor

Instruction Manual

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CobraCam 2 Features

• Portable Self Contained Low Cost Inspection Camera

• Video Monitor displays video signals from cameras, DVR’s, DVD’s, etc.

• 2.4” TFT LCD screen

• Displays full color image

• Image can rotate 180 degrees

• Camera is less than 13/32" diameter, inserts in small places

• Camera has 2 adjustable white LEDs for illumination

• Camera is waterproof

• Camera focuses at approx 2 1/2" (usable to infinity)

• 6 foot flexible ‘snake’ can be bent to access hidden locations

• 6 foot snake is small along entire length. No bulky connector to limit usefulness.

• Uses common batteries (AA x 4)

• Low Battery Indicator

• Carrying Case included

• Magnetic Pickup, Hook, and Mirror accessories included

• Interface cables (BNC for Video Input and RCA for Video Output) are included

• Replacement Cameras and Extension Cables available

• One Year Warranty

Uses for the CobraCam 2

• See plumbing and electrical installations in inaccessible places (wall, ceiling, etc.)

• See behind or beneath objects that are difficult to move

(bookcase, desk, refrigerator, etc)

• See inside furnace ductwork or in and around the heat exchanger or ‘A’ coil

• See inside pipes

• See hidden nameplates

• See how cables are connected to the back of equipment

• See hidden leaks

• See Insect or Rodent infestations

• See lost jewelry

• See the part you dropped

• See hidden sensors on car engine

• See under car seats

• See around corners or through small holes

• Retrieve small magnetic objects (nuts, bolts, washers, screws, etc.)

• View video camera output to adjust focus, zoom, positioning, etc.

• View DVR output to review programming or security video

• View any NTSC video signal to verify presence and quality

• Many other uses too numerous to mention . . . in industry, around the house,
during surveillance, or just as a fun toy.

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Introduction

The Triplett CobraCam 2 Inspection Camera and Video Monitor is a hi-tech tool that uses
the latest technology to see images of difficult to view locations, and allows viewing of
video signals from various video sources including cameras, DVRs, and DVD’s. Its 2.4”
TFT LCD screen displays full color images from its miniature video camera, or displays
images from an external video source. The water resistant camera is mounted on a 6 foot
long detachable flexible shaft, allowing it to fit into awkward spaces, tight locations or
through small holes. Adjustable white LED headlights in the camera illuminate dark areas,
allowing the camera to ‘see’ in total darkness.

The CobraCam 2 is a self contained, battery operated, portable tool . . . useful on the
jobsite, in the garage, on the road, or at home. In addition to inspecting hidden locations
and viewing video signals, the camera includes a magnetic probe and retriever hook allow­ing the user to find and retrieve small objects, and a mirror attachment that allows the
camera to see at right angles.

Product Specifications

Size: Flexible Snake: less than 5/16" dia x 6 feet long

Camera: less than 13/32" dia x 1 11/16" long
Handle: 9” x 2.5” x 3.5” (including LCD and connector)

Camera: 320 x 240 pixels

1/18” CMOS imager
Focal distance: 1” to 3”. Usable to infinity
54 degree viewing angle
F 2.8 lens
Auto exposure and white compensation
Water resistant (IP67)

LCD: 2.4” TFT LCD

320 x 234 pixels
Full color

Snake: Polyethylene covered steel flex. Minimum radius bend, 1.5"

Illumination: 2 adjustable brightness white LEDs in camera head

Video Input & Output: Standard NTSC format (standard format used in the USA)

Power: Four AA Alkaline batteries

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CobraCam 2 Control Locations

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CobraCam 2 Controls

1) Headlite Control - Down 4) Power Indicator

2) Power Button 5) Low Battery Indicator

3) Headlite Control - Up

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Installing Batteries

There are 2 battery compartments located on the left and right sides of the LCD. Carefully
pull the rubber sleeve down over the LCD screen to reveal the battery compartments. Use
a screwdriver to remove the screws and compartment covers. Install 4 AA batteries. Re­place rubber sleeve.

Note: The batteries are low when the red low battery indicator LED flashes.

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Using the CobraCam 2

Connect the camera cable to the display unit by aligning the locator pin on the cable con­nector with the display connector and gently pressing the connectors together. Slide the
screw collar on the display connector forward to engage the threads of the cable connector
and tighten until snug. Do not crossthread. Do not over tighten.

Turn on the CobraCam 2 by pressing the Power Button for about 1 second and then releas­ing it. The green power LED should light and the LCD should show whatever is in front of
the camera.

The Headlite LEDs initially come on at full brightness. Use the Up and Down buttons to
adjust their brightness. The proper setting of the LEDs is not obvious and requires some
experimentation. The LEDs have little effect when there is adequate light for the camera,
but have a dramatic effect when the light level is low or absent. The Headlites are intended
to illuminate objects near the camera lens. They will not light up objects that are several
feet or more away. Adjust the Headlite brightness so that the best view of the desired
object is obtained. If the adjustment is too bright, the image will ‘glare’ and obscure visibil­ity. Generally, the lowest brightness that produces a useable image is best. It will often be
found that a better image can be obtained by slightly repositioning the camera and adjust­ing the Headlite brightness.

Rotating the Image

The image on the LCD can be rotated (flipped) by 180 degrees by simultaneously pressing
and holding the Up and Down buttons for about 1 second.

Using the Magnet, Hook and Mirror

A magnet, hook, or mirror may be clipped to the camera head. These can be used to
retrieve small objects from hidden locations, or to view objects to the side of the camera.
Be careful not to apply to much pressure to these accessories, or they may come off in an
inaccessible location. If this is a possibility, apply some tape to the camera head to keep
the accessories tightly attached and prevent their loss.

Using the Video Output

The CobraCam 2 outputs a standard NTSC baseband video signal from the base of its
handle. Using the provided interface cable, this signal can be sent to a TV with standard
video inputs. Any image on the CobraCam 2’s LCD can then be viewed on a TV screen or
sent to a video recorder. To use, simply put one end of the interface cable into the bottom
end of the CobraCam 2’s handle and the other end into the TV or video recorder.

Using the Video Input (Monitor Mode)

When the camera cable is detached from the display unit, the LCD can be used as a video
monitor. Plug the provided BNC adaptor cable into the connector in the base of the handle.
Use standard video cables or adaptors to connect to the video output of appropriate de­vices, like security cameras, DVR’s, DVD’s, etc.

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CobraCam 2 Includes:

Magnet Atttachment PN: CC-MAG
Hook Atttachment PN: CC-HOOK
Mirror Attachment PN: CC-MIR
Carrying Case PN: 10-4304
Video Cable: PN: CC-VOC
BNC Cable: PN: CC2-VIC

CobraCam 2 Optional Accessories:

3 Foot Camera PN: CC2-CAM3F
6 Foot Camera PN: CC2-CAM6F
10 Foot Camera PN: CC2-CAM10F
3 Foot Extension PN: CC2-XC3F
6 Foot Extenstion PN: CC2-XC6F
10 Foot Extension PN: CC2-XC10F

Maintenance

No regular maintenance of the CobraCam 2 is required. In the event the product is defec­tive or is damaged, please contact Triplett for repair information.

TRIPLETT PRODUCT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS

In the unlikely event that you must return your Triplett
equipment for repair, the following steps must be taken.

1) Call 1-800-TRIPLETT to obtain a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number from Customer Service.

2) Enclose a copy of the original sales receipt showing date
of purchase.

3) Clearly print the RMA number on the outside of the
shipping container.

4) Return to: Triplett / Jewell Instruments
850 Perimeter Road
Manchester, NH 03103

ATTN: Repair Dept.

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Triplett One Year Limited Warranty

Triplett warrants instruments and test equipment manufactured by it to be
free from defective material or workmanship and agrees to repair or replace
such products which, under normal use and service, disclose the defect
to be the fault of our manufacturing, with no charge within one year of the
date of original purchase for parts and labor. If we are unable to repair or
replace the product, we will make a refund of the purchase price. Consult
the Instruction Manual for instructions regarding the proper use and
servicing of instruments and test equipment. Our obligation under this
warranty is limited to repairing, replacing, or making refund on any
instrument or test equipment which proves to be defective within one
year from the date of original purchase.

This warranty does not apply to any of our products which have been
repaired or altered by unauthorized persons in any way so as, in our sole
judgment, to injure their stability or reliability, or which have been subject
to misuse, abuse, misapplication, negligence, accident or which have had
the serial numbers altered, defaced, or removed. Accessories, including
batteries and fuses, not of our manufacture used with this product are not
covered by this warranty.

To register a claim under the provisions of this warranty, contact Triplett’s
Customer Service Department for a Return Authorization Number (RMA)
and return instructions. No returned product will be accepted without an
RMA number. Upon our inspection of the product, we will advise you as
to the disposition of your claim.

ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO A
PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE, AND THE
PROVISIONS OF THE WARRANTY ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

The purchaser agrees to assume all liability for any damages and bodily
injury which may result from the use or misuse of the product by the
purchaser, his employees, or others, and the remedies provided for in
this warranty are expressly in lieu of any other liability Triplett may have,
including incidental or consequential damages.

Some states (USA ONLY) do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. No representative of Triplett or any other person is
authorized to extend the liability of Triplett / Jewell Instruments in
connection with the sale of its products beyond the terms hereof.

Triplett reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, or change
specifications, price or design, without notice and without incurring any
obligation.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights which vary from state to state.

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