Triplett CTX200, CTX200P User Manual

CamView W35v

Wrist Mounted Test

Monitor with 3.5” LCD

Instruction Manual

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CamView W35v

• Thank you for purchasing the Triplett CamView W35v CCTV Monitor.
Please read the complete manual carefully before using the product.

• To assure safe use of this product, please read the section on Safety
carefully, and observe any Cautions or Warnings posted there and
throughout this manual.

• Please keep this manual for future reference.

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Table of Contents

Safety Information .......................................................................1

Introduction ...................................................................................2

Features ...........................................................................................3

Included Items ...............................................................................4

Controls and Indicators ...............................................................5

Battery Information .....................................................................6

Installing and Charging the Batteries .....................................7

General Instructions .....................................................................8

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Troubleshooting ..........................................................................10

Warranty .........................................................................................11

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1: Safety Information

Dear Customer:
For greatest safety and reliable operation, please follow these guide
lines for use and care of the product. Please retain these instructions
for future reference.

1. Do not expose the product to excessive dust or dirt, intense
vibration, extreme humidity, or high temperatures.

2. If the product is damaged, there is a burnt smell, or smoke comes
out of the case, immediately turn it o, take out the batteries, and

the user.

3. Do not take the product apart. Modifying the internal electronics

4. Do not use the product with damaged cables or a damaged charger.

5. Do not pull or stress the cables plugged into the product. Doing so
may damage the cables or the connectors on the product.

6. Do not use the product in a manner in which it may fall and be
damaged.

7. Use only the rechargeable batteries provided with the product, or
approved equivalents.

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8. Do not drop, strike, bend, or crush the batteries. Do not place the
batteries in a metal container. Failure to observe this precaution

9. Use only the charger provided with the product. Use of a dierent

10. Do not exceed the input voltage rating of the charger
(110~240 VAC / 50/60 Hz).

11. If battery leaks, avoid any contact with your eyes, skin, or clothing.

contact a doctor for additional instructions.

12. Clean the monitor with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not
use solvents as they may damage the product’s case or LCD
screen.

13. When the product will not be used for more than 1 month,
disconnect it from the charger and remove the batteries for
storage.

14. When the batteries are charged, disconnect the charger to prevent
overcharging.

15. Do not get the product wet. Do not submerge it in water. Injury or
shock may result.

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16. Do not leave the product exposed to direct sunlight.

17. Do not allow children to use the product.

18. It is normal for the product to heat up while being used.

19. It is normal for the product to heat up while its batteries are
charging. If possible, place the product in a ventilated area while
the batteries are charging.

Wash hands with soap and water. Flush eyes with water.

21. This product may interfere with sensitive electronic equipment.
Do not use in areas where prohibited (such as airplanes or
hospitals).

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2: Introduction

The Triplett CamView W35v is a portable battery operated video monitor

designed to aid CCTV and Security electronics installers and mainte -

nance technicians. It’s high contrast 3.5” LCD screen provides a large

image that is especially useful for adjusting camera setup, focus, and

positioning, as well as viewing the video signal from DVR’s, DVD’s,

VCR’s, or other video equipment. It is provided with an adjustable

band for use as a wrist monitor, and it also includes a built-in stand for

desktop operation. A 12VDC (350mA) output is provided to power a

typical video camera, allowing complete camera setup before the rest

of the installation has been completed. BNC video input and output

jacks allow video to be ‘Looped Thru’ the CamView for local as well

as remote display. Audio is supported with a built in speaker and audio

input and output connections. The rugged yet lightweight construction

and ergonomic design maximizes convenience and portability, and the

6 hour NiMH rechargeable battery delivers extended runtime. All video

settings (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness) are adjustable

via an On Screen Menu. The Triplett CamView W35v is an ecient time

saving test tool that will enhance any professional tool kit.

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3: Features

• 3.5” High Contrast Active Matrix TFT LCD Screen

• High Brightness Daylight Viewable Display

• Wrist Mount or Desktop Use

• 6 Hour Rechargeable Batteries Included

• BNC Video Input Jack

• BNC Video Output Jack (Loop Thru)

• 12VDC (350mA) Output to Power Video Camera

• On Screen Display of Video Settings

• Audio Support (built in speaker)

• Auto NTSC/PAL Operation

• Auto Standby Mode Saves Battery Power

• Tripod Thread

• SilkGrip Finish

• Carrying Case Included

• Cables Included

• 1 Year Warranty

4: Included Items

• CamView W35v

• NiMH Batteries

• Battery Charger

• Adjustable Wrist Strap

• BNC Jumper Cable

• RCA Audio/Video Input Cable

• RCA Audio/Video Output Cable

• 12V Power Cable with 5.5mm
Coaxial Connector

• Instruction Manual

• Storage Box

• Carrying Case

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5: Controls and Indicators

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DC12V out

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CamView W35v

POWER

MENU

MENU OFF

1. Built-in 1 Watt speaker

2. Power / Charging Indicator, Bi-color LED (Red, Green)

3. MENU / Select Button

4. Increase Setting

5. Decrease Setting

6. MENU OFF

7. Charger Input (Power in)

8. Power Switch (OFF / ON)

9. Audio/Video Input (Camera in)

10. Audio/Video Output (AV out)

11. BNC Video Input

12. BNC Video Output

13. 12VDC Camera Power

14. ¼ x 20 Mounting Thread

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3
4
5
6

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6: Battery Information

To obtain the maximum battery life and aviod battery leaks, fire

or explosion, observe the following instructions and warnings.

• If the product is unused for several weeks, the batteries will slowly

discharge by themselves. Recharge the batteries before use.

• It is normal for batteries to heat up while charging or discharging.

• Battery performance is reduced at low temperatures. If cold, allow

the batteries to warm gradually. Do not warm the batteries with a

heater or oven. This could cause the batteries to explode.

• It is normal for batteries to age and exhibit reduced performance

after several hundred charging cycles. If the batteries won’t operate

the product for the stated time (6 hours) or the batteries do not hold

a charge, replace the batteries with equivalent types.

• If the product will not be used for some time, remove the

batteries and store them in a dry location with moderate

temperature and humidity.

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• Do not transport or store the batteries in a metal container or with

other metal objects.

• Discard old batteries in an approved manner.

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6: Installing and Charging the Batteries

Flip the Stand up, pull it up, and twist
it around out of the way of the battery
cover.

Remove the battery cover, sliding it in
the direction of the arrow molded in
the plastic .

Install the batteries observing proper

goes against the coil spring. Notice
that the coil springs alternate on the
side of the battery compartment.
The batteries are installed in ‘zig-zag’
fashion.

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Replace the battery cover and reposi--

• Plug the charger into the power source (wall outlet) then plug
the charger cable into the connector (7) on the side of the product.

twice slowly (as the product tests the batteries) then turn on solidly

quickly, there is a problem with the batteries. They may be installed
incorrectly, there may be a bad connection, or one or more of the
batteries are defective.

• When the red LED turns off the batteries are close to being fully
charged. 10 minutes of additional charging time will fully charge the
batteries. Usually, the batteries can be fully charged in 1.5 hours or
less. It is normal for the batteries to warm up when charging.

• The batteries will not charge if the temperature is too low (below 32
degrees F).

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• Do not charge the batteries in a place where the temperature exceeds
140 degrees F. The batteries may be damaged or may explode.

• Fully charged batteries will not charge again until they are depleted.

Partially discharged batteries may be recharged at any time.

• The charger is only rated for indoor use.

• The product may be operated while the batteries are charging. In
this case, the batteries will take longer to charge than if the product

is turned o.

• Emergency Alkaline Battery Use: The product can operate from 4
alkaline AA cells. If the rechargeable batteries are defective, they can
be temporarily replaced with AA alkaline batteries. NEVER CONNECT

THE CHARGER TO THE PRODUCT IF IT HAS ALKALINE BATTER­ IES INSTALLED!!! THE BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE AND INJURE
THE USER!!!

• For the maximum battery life, disconnect the charger from the
product once the batteries are fully charged.

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8: General Instructions

Turning the Product On:

After charging the batteries (see Section 7), slide switch (8) to its upper

position to turn the product on. When operating from batteries, the

LED should light up green.

The CamView W35v continually tests for the presence and type of video

signals applied to its input. It will automatically detect NTSC or PAL
video signals, select the appropriate format, and display the video
image.

If no video signal is present, the product will enter a power saving
Standby mode. The screen will go black. The green LED will remain lit.

If video is present, it will be displayed on the LCD screen.

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Connecting the Video and Audio Inputs:
A video signal can be connected to the CamView W35v in two places.

For the best durability, the BNC video input jack (11) should be used.
The video input on the side of the W35 (9) uses a mini-plug and is
more easily damaged that the BNC. However, if you need to put audio

into the monitor, the side connector (9) will have to be used with the
provided A/V cable.

Connecting the Video and Audio Outputs:
Video outputs are provided in two places on the CamView W35v.
For the best durability, the BNC video output jack (12) should be used.
The video output on the side of the W35v (10) uses a mini-plug and is
more easily damaged that the BNC. The video out can be used as a
‘Loop-Thru’ to connect a remote video monitor, as well as the CamView,
to the camera being tested. This way, the camera technician can view the
camera video, and send it on to another location for viewing there.
Using the video output reduces the signal level, so the brightness of
the image on the CamView may drop slightly when the video output
is connected. If you need to use the audio output, the connector on the
side (10) needs to be used with the provided cable.

Note: Connecting a long unterminated cable to the video output may
cause a ‘ghost’ image to appear on the screen. This will not occur with
properly terminated cables.

Using 12VDC Camera Power:
12VDC at 350mA is provided via jack (13) on the side of the CamView.
This power source will operate many standard box or dome cameras.
Some cameras, especially PTZ models, may require more power than
the CamView can provide. Some cameras may require a dierent power
source (like 5VDC or 24VAC). (Continued on next page)
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Using 12VDC Camera Power Continued:

When the 12VDC output is being used, the battery life of the CamView
is reduced to as little as 1 hour, depending on the load presented by the
camera. Hence, for maximum battery life, it is advisable to only power up
the camera as necessary and to complete the adjustments in the most
ecient manner.

The provided power cable terminates in a 5.5mm male
coaxial connector. The center pin is positive polarity. The connector
matches the connector found on many basic video cameras. Professional
cameras often use bare wire power connections to screw terminals or
wire clamps. The user must provide whatever adaptor is necessary to
work with the camera brands he installs.

Adjusting the Screen Settings:

To adjust the screen settings, a good video signal must be applied
to the monitor. If a video signal is not applied, the OSD (On Screen

Display) cannot be accessed.

With a video signal applied to the monitor, press and release the MENU

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On Screen Display (OSD)

The factory settings are defaulted to “50”. When the settings are

changed, the CamView W35v will remember them, even when the

power is turned o.

yellow cursor bar and press and release the MENU key (3) repeatedly

until the bar highlights the desired setting.

Then use the “ ”key (4) or “ ”key (5) to change the value of the

setting as desired.

If another setting needs to be changed, again use the MENU key again

to highlight the desired setting, then use the “ ”key (4) or “ ”key (5)

to change the value of the setting as desired.

‘Brightness’, ‘Contrast’, ‘Sharpness’, ‘Volume’, and ‘Language’ (English,

Italian or Chinese) are self explanatory. ‘Saturation’ adjusts the amount

of color in the image from ‘Black and White’ to ‘ Fully Saturated’. ‘50’

is the normal setting.

Once everything is adjusted as desired, press and release the MENU

OFF key (6) to turn o the OSD and return to the video display mode.

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Using the Wristband:

With the monitor face down, install
the wristband through one slot as
shown. The Velcro strips should be
facing down.

Put the end of the wristband through
the other slot as shown.

Pull the wristband completely
through the slots until the metal

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Front view of monitor and wristband

Place monitor against wrist or arm
with wristband hanging over arm.
Bring end of wristband around back
of arm and insert it through the
buckle from the back, pulling it all
the way through. Fold and pull end
of wristband back over itself, adjust­ing to the desired tension, and se­cure against the Velcro strips.

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Using the Stand as a Belt Clip:

Pull the stand out and let it hang
loose.

Slip the end of the Stand over belt or
waist of pants.

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Using the Stand:

Pull the stand out and let it hang
loose.

Pull Stand up (there is a spring inside)
and rotate it by 90°. Release

Prop monitor up using the Stand.

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Using the Mounting Thread:

Attach the monitor to a tripod or mounting bracket (not supplied) as

Mounting bracket with ¼ x 20 thread.

Screw the bracket into the female
thread on the bottom of the monitor.

Attach the bracket to wall or other
surface.

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Standby and Low Battery:

When the battery is low, the LED (2) won’t light when the power switch

(8) is turned on.

There is a narrow region of battery voltage where the LED will light

up green, but the monitor won’t operate. This can be mistaken for the

Standby mode.

If the monitor is in Standby, a video signal applied to the monitor’s

video input will turn it on.

Video and Audio Output:

Video and Audio can be fed out of the monitor and sent to an external

monitor or recording device. Use the supplied cable.

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Display 3.5” High Contrast Active Matrix TFT

LCD Screen

Video Formats Supported NTSC and PAL

Resolution 320 x 240

Aspect ratio 4:3

Viewing Angle 40/60/60/60 (up/down/left/right)

Brightness 250cd/m

2

Contrast 350:1

Response time 25ms

Video Level and Impedance 1.0Vp-p 75ohm

Audio Speaker 1W

Video Adjustments via Brightness, Contrast, Saturation (Color),

On Screen Display (OSD) Sharpness, Volume, Language

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Connectors Audio/Video Input (3.5mm, 4 circuit),

Audio/ Video Output (2.5mm, 3 circuit),

Charger Input (mini USB), Video Input

(BNC), Video Output

Loop Thru (BNC)

Battery Life 6 Hours continuous operation,

(with full charge) 12 Hours Standby

1 hour when using fully loaded

Batteries

12VDC output

AA 1.2V 2500mAH NiMH x 4

AC Charger

12VDC Camera Power

Battery Recharge Time

Power consumption

Working Temperature

Storage Temperature

Relative humidity

Input 110 ~ 240V-50/60Hz-0.30A

Output DC 12V/1.5A

350mA max. Short Circuit Protected

Approximately 1.5 Hours

3 to 4 watts depending on settings

32 to 120 degrees F

0 to 120 degrees F

5 ~ 95%RH

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Product dimensions 4 ¾” x 3 ¾” x 1 ¼”

Weight 10 Ounces

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10: Troubleshooting

Problem Reason Solution

Batteries discharged Charge battery

Batteries installed Install batteries

incorrectly correctly

Won’t turn on

Monitor turns o

Short battery life

Batteries won’t charge

Charging too slow

Bad battery Clean the battery

connections terminals

No video signal input

Batteries discharged Charge battery

Video signal removed Reapply video signal

Battery is cold

Bad battery Clean the battery

connections terminals

Battery has been Replace with new

charged too many times batteries

Batteries installed Install batteries

incorrectly correctly

Battery has been Replace with new

charged too many times

Temperature is Charge battery at

too low indoor temperature

Apply video signal

to the input

Warm monitor

before using

batteries

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Problem Reason Solution

Indicator LED is

normal but battery

doesn’t charge

No video display

Bad battery Clean the battery

connections terminals

Battery has been Replace with new

charged too many times batteries

No video input

Check video source

and connections

Bad cables Replace cables

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11: 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.

ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF

ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE, AND THE PROVISIONS OF THE WAR

RANTY ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED

OR IMPLIED.

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11: Triplett One Year Limited Warranty Cont.

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 / Jewell Instruments or any other person

is authorized to extend the liability of Triplett in connection with the sale of its

products beyond the terms hereof.

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cations, price or design, without notice and without incurring any obligation.

which vary from state to state.

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