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VPC-64/ VPX-64 VIDEO POLE CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL RESEARCH ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL 455 Security Place Algood, TN 38506 U.S.A. +1 931-537-6032 http://www.reiusa.net/...
INTRODUCTION... 1 PRECAUTIONS ... 3 CONTROLS ... 4 MONITOR ... 4 CAMERA HEAD... 5 USING THE VPC-64 ... 6 Assembling the Unit ... 6 Operating the Monitor ... 6 Adjusting the Camera ... 6 Extending the Pole ... 7 Recording Video ... 7 Viewing Recorded Video...
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VPC-64 Video Pole Camera, or VPX-64 Extended Video Pole Camera. Both models of the Video Pole Camera allow you to extend your view of your surroundings that might otherwise be difficult or dangerous. With REI’s Video Pole Camera, you can look up into drop ceilings or down underneath desk and chairs, or other higher to reach areas.
Do not subject the Video Pole Camera to high forces. Damage to the Video Pole Camera could result. Use only REI approved Power Supply and Charger to Charge the Battery Packs. The Video Pole Camera is not waterproof. Do not use the Video Pole Camera under water.
MONITOR Power On Indicator: The unit can be “ON” with or without a Camera Head attached to the pole. Power Switch: turns the unit “ON” and “OFF”. DC Power In Jack: power input for the unit. Low Battery Indicator: indicates the battery is low and should be recharged. Color Saturation*: controls the amount of color displayed on the Monitor*.
CAMERA HEAD Figure 2 “Camera Head” (Color Camera Head Pictured) Camera Connector: connects the Camera Head to the pole. This connector provides both electrical and physical connections. Camera Lens: can be rotated to focus the video image. It can also be changed with either of the additionally supplied Wide and Telephoto lenses.
USING THE VIDEO POLE CAMERA ASSEMBLING THE UNIT 1. Remove the main body of the Video Pole Camera, which includes the pole and monitor, from the case. 2. Remove the camera from the case 3. Place the camera on the pole such that two connectors align. There is a tab in the connector on the pole and a slot in the connector on the camera.
USING THE VIDEO POLE CAMERA EXTENDING THE POLE The VPC-64 can be extended up to 6.5 feet (200cm) and the VPX-64 can be extended up to 12.5 feet (386cm). To extend the pole, release one or more locking latches on the side of the pole. Extend the pole to the desired length. Close the locking latches.
Then the Video In RCA jack in the external video source. Note, when used to view external video signals the Camera’s video signal is not displayed. USING THE FLEXIBLE EXTENSION (VPC-64 ONLY) In some situation, especially small hard-to-reach places, the standard straight, rigid pole may not adequate.
Retracted with Camera Head attached 24.5 inches (62cm) WEIGHT VPC-64 with Camera Head attached: 3.6 lbs (1.6 kg) Case with VPC-64 and all accessories: 11.0 lbs (5 kg) CASE SIZE 18.5 in (47cm) x 6 in (15.3cm) x 14.5 in (36.8cm)
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Additional Camera Heads may be purchased separately. POWER SUPPLY 9.6 VDC, 2300 mAh, Rechargeable Average Run-Time: 2.0 hours Average Battery Charge-Time: 1.8 hours Maximum input Voltage: 15 VDC DO NOT USE ANY OTHER BATTERY, CHARGER, OR POWER SUPPLY. USE ONLY REI SUPPLIED BATTERIES AND CHARGER. VPC/VPX...
VPC-64 PACKING LIST Additional Lens (8mm & 16mm) Additional IR Camera (optional) Accessory Compartment Flexible Camera Extension Pole and Monitor Power Supply w/ AC adapter Battery Compartment Battery Charger Video Cables 10. AC Adapter 11. Camera VPC/VPX...
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VPX-64 PACKING LIST 12. Additional Lens (8mm & 16mm) 13. Additional IR Camera (optional) 14. Accessory Compartment 15. Flexible Camera Extension 16. Pole and Monitor 17. Power Supply w/ AC adapter 18. Battery Compartment 19. Battery Charger 20. Video Cables 21.