1. Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: To avoid electric shock, fire and/or personal injury or damage, please read this user’s manual carefully and follow the safety instructions. 1.1 Work Area Safety Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas may cause accidents.
If operating the tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to protect supply. 1.3 Personal Safety Do not use the tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications. A moment of interruption can result in serious personal injury.
2. Description, Specifications and Tool Components 2.1 Description This premier Autel MaxiVideo MV301 digital videoscope features a detachable wireless 3.5" color TFT LCD monitor. The wireless capability aids you in examining difficult-to-reach areas from a remote location up to 32ft (10m). The ergonomic tool features comfortable pistol grip design, auto focus and viewing capacity as close as 1"...
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Display 320 x 240 resolution Rechargeable Li-ion battery in monitor & Power supply 4 x AA batteries in camera Tested 4-5 hours of continuous use battery life Transmission 32ft (10m) unobstructed view range Bandwidth 18MHz Transmission 2468MHz Frequency 16mm(0.63")/ Camera Head 8.5mm(0.33")/5.5mm(0.22") Lighting Fully adjustable LED...
2.3 Accessories Included Blow molded case AC adapter User’s Manual (16mm /8.5mm/5.5mm) Imager head and cable Magnet, hook and mirror 4 x AA Batteries Video-out cable 2.4 Tool Components The MaxiVideo MV301 comes with the following items. Here 8.5mm diameter imager head and its matching accessories magnet, hook and mirror are shown below as an example.
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Handheld Display Unit- The ergonomic tool with comfortable pistol grip design. Cable Connector – Connects the handheld display unit to the imager head and cable. Imager Head and Cable – Connects to the instrument while in use to view images and videos. Power Indicator Light –...
2.5 Buttons and Controls Fig. 3 A. LCD Screen – Indicates test results. Backlit, 320x240 pixels display with LED lighting adjustment. B. Power Button – Turns on/off the tool. C. Reverse Button – Controls the direction of the real-time image. D.
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NOTE: If the power indicator light is blinking continuously, this reminds you to replace batteries in time as instructed. Fig. 4 Turn the handheld display unit upside down to expose the battery compartment cap and screw (Fig. 4). Use a screwdriver to remove screw and battery compartment cap.
into the proper slots in the battery compartment. Proper battery orientation is indicated in the battery compartment. Replace the battery compartment and screw using a screwdriver to close the battery compartment cap. 3.2 The Imager Head and Cable Installation To use the tool, the imager head and cable must be connected to the handheld display unit.
Fig. 7 Fig. 8 3.4 Video-Out Cable Connection Insert the supplied video-out cable into the video-out port of the tool, and the other end of the cable into the video-in port of a TV, the LCD screen will output a high quality real-time image. 3.5 LCD Monitor Installation Correctly align the connecting areas and gently slide the monitor downward so that the monitor is securely attached to the...
Fig 9 3.6 Monitor Charging LCD monitor can be charged by connecting to a wall outlet using an AC adaptor. Plug the AC adapter into the AC outlet. Once the AC adapter is plugged in, the lithium-ion battery will begin charging, with the red light indicator on during charging.
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(1) To turn the tool on, hold the handheld display unit with LCD screen facing you. (2) Press Power button to turn on the screen. The power indicator light will illuminate green. The real-time image will appear on the LCD screen. (3) Roll the on/off switch to start the camera.
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Fig. 11 (5) Use the supplied accessories to provide application flexibility. (6) Connect the supplied video-out cable to video-out port of the tool and the other end of the cable to the video-in port of a TV to view a high quality real-time image. (7) Detachable 3.5"...
Fig. 12 Attention: when the camera is in wireless mode, both the monitor and the tool will expend their batteries. When the camera is in wired mode, only the lithium-ion battery in the monitor is used. 4.2 Operation Precautions CAUTION: Do not put the tool into anything or anywhere that may contain a live electrical charge.
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The handheld display unit is not waterproof. The imager head and its cover are waterproof, but not acid-proof or fireproof. Avoid submersing the imager head into corrosive, oily places and be sure to keep the imager head away from high temperature objects.
NOTE: Please check following methods to avoid injury. FOR PIPES: If you suspect a metal pipe could contain a live electrical charge, have a qualified electrician to check the pipe before using. FOR WALLS: For inspecting the inside walls, be sure to turn off the circuit breaker to the whole house before using the tool.
4.4 Maintenance Instructions NOTE: Make sure the batteries have been removed from the tool before performing maintenance. Tool maintenance must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Maintenance performed by unqualified repair personnel could cause injury. When maintaining, only identical replacement...
5. Troubleshooting POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS REASONS Check if it is Cable connection is covered by loose. debris. Imager head is Display unit is on, but does not Check and covered by debris. show image. reattach. Monitor is Remove obstructed by obstructing objects objects...
1) The sole responsibility of Autel under the Warranty is limited to either the repair or, at the option of Autel, replacement of the tool at no charge with proof of purchase. The sales receipt may be used for this purpose.
Manufacturer’s Service Center. 3) Autel shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use, misuse, or mounting of the tool. 4) All information in this manual is based on the latest information available at the time of publication and no warranty can be made for its accuracy or completeness.
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