1.1 LEADER Cam presentation Is for use in the rescue of buried victims, the LEADER Cam is equipped with a search camera mode with an audio sensor to see and communicate with victims. This equipment has been designed to accurately and visually locate victims in confined spaces, to dialogue with them and assess their need for assistance and rescue.
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• Do not disassemble the product as this will invalid the warranty. Do not attempt to repair the product or replace parts (except when this manual provides specific instructions to do so). Refer all servicing to your distributor, or at Leader maintenance service.
Battery charge level indication Picture taking Video recording (with no sound) Audio recording (recording of sounds on the communications boom) Photo and video gallery to view recordings 1.4 Detailed technical specifications Refer to product data sheet available on our website at www.leader-group.eu.
2 LEADER CAM DESCRIPTION 2.1 Control box description The polypropylene control box is composed of: • A 7-inch TFT colour 16/9 high brightness screen. • A keyboard for settings and scrolling through the different menus. • A rechargeable battery pack.
Audio headset or USB connector The audio / USB connector is used to connect either the audio headset or a specific USB stick supplied by LEADER to update the software when necessary. No other USB peripherals should be connected.
2.3 Keyboard description The keyboard has photo luminescent keys for better visibility in the dark. The keyboard is reversible for use by a right handed or left handed operator. To switch from one to the other, the corresponding function must be selected. "Right hander mode"...
2.4 Description of the telescopic boom The carbon fibre boom is lightweight and robust. It is equipped with a head including a camera, LED lighting, and a microphone/speaker module. The 47mm head diameter makes it possible to insert it into standard 51mm diameter core driller holes. The sensitivity of the microphone makes it possible to hear whispers.
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• Removable handle The boom handle is removable to be able to pass the entire boom length through a 51 mm diameter hole. To remove the handle, pull the pin towards the bottom and slide the handle to the rear.
2.5 Audio headset description The LEADER Cam has a noise reducing headset with a microphone. It is equipped with a neck band, an omnidirectional microphone, 2 300 ohm earpieces and a connection cable (length 2 m) with a specific watertight connector once connected to the control box.
3 USING THE CONTROL BOX 3.1 Control box power supply The LEADER Cam is delivered with a lithium polymer battery pack which is inserted into the back of the control box. The battery pack is recharged SEPARATELY from the control box.
A loading screen quickly follows. On the bottom left of the screen it shows the version of the device software and on the bottom right the serial number. LEADER Cam version 1.1.1 42587369 If neither the boom nor the sensors are connected, the screen shows the following icons "camera not connected"...
Turning off the control box To turn off the control box, press the ON/OFF key for 2 seconds. A message is displayed indicating that the battery should not be removed until the message disappears: "Please, DO NOT REMOVE the battery pack while this message is displayed" Please follow these instructions so that the software closes correctly and to guarantee it operates correctly the next time it is launched.
4 MENU: DESCRIPTION OF THE CAMERA MODE FUNCTIONS 4.1 Using the main functions The search camera mode and its menu appear when the boom is connected. Pressing the menu button accesses the different functions Up to ten icons can then be selected. The "▲" and "▼" navigation keys are used to select the required function. Pressing the validation key gives access to the required function.
4.1.2 Boom end lighting intensity function The intensity of the lighting at the tip of the boom is controlled directly using the ▼ and▲ keys without using the menu. When modulating the lighting, an icon is displayed on the screen showing the intensity level: •...
4.2 Menu: Description of the Search camera mode icons • The "picture zoom" function is used for digital enlargement. The displayed image can be enlarged twice (Digital zoom x2). • The "picture rotate" function is used to rotate an image by 0°, and 180° on the screen. •...
4.2.1 Zoom function The "picture zoom" function is used for digital enlargement. The displayed image can be enlarged twice (Digital zoom x2). To zoom: select the "picture zoom" function from the menu then press the validation key. Once on the sub-menu, select "zoom in" then press the validation key to activate the function and enlarge the picture by 2.
4.2.2 Image rotation function The "picture rotate" function is used to rotate an image by 0°, and 180° on the screen. • By default the image is displayed the right way up at 0°. • To rotate by 180°, select the "picture rotate" function from the menu then press the validation key. Once on the sub-menu, use the keyboard ▼...
4.2.3 Photo / video recording functions The LEADER Cam has a picture taking and a video recording function. These two functions are only available if a microSD backup card is in the control box reader. A Class 10 4Go card is inserted in the reader of each delivered control box.
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Picture taking function The "picture" taking function is used to take shots and save them on the microSD card. To take a shot select the "picture" function from the menu then press the validation key. Each time a picture is taken the icon appears at the top right of the screen to show that the picture is being saved to the microSD card.
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Video recording function The video function is used to record videos on the micro SD card. To record a video, select the "video" function from the menu then press the validation key. This action triggers the video recording and removes the menu from the screen. When recording, the icons appear alternatively on the top right of the screen to indicate that a video is currently being recorded.
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To stop recording, select the "video" function from the menu then press the validation key. The menu that appears is icons disappear, as does the menu. The camera image reappears on the screen by itself. The "video" function can be used at the same time as the following functions: •...
4.2.4 Photo / video viewing function The function is only available if the microSD card is present in the control box. Pictures and videos are viewed using the "gallery" function. To access the function, select the "gallery" icon from the menu then press the validation key. The photo or video that is centred on the screen is historically the first that was saved.
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Videos are identifiable by the icon which is embedded over the displayed image. Photos do not have an icon. The menu key is used to exit the "gallery" function. The pictures and videos can also be read on a computer. Software compatible with the file formats is required: •...
4.2.5 Right hand / left hand function The "left/right hand" function is used to set the control box for use by a left handed or right handed person. To access the function, select the "left/right hand" icon from the menu then press the validation key. When selected the function reverses the image and the function displays (menu and sub-menu), as well as the keyboard operation.
4.2.7 Audio headset function The "headset" function is used to control the headset volume when listening to the victim. To access the function, select the "headset" icon from the menu then press the validation key. Once the function has been selected, use the ▲ and ▼ keyboard keys to increase or lower the volume on the connected headset(s).
5 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem What to do • Check that the battery is charged. • Check that the battery pack is connected. The control box will not start • Check that the battery is not charging when connected to the control box. •...
LEADER SAS within a reasonable time of having discovered the said defect. LEADER will inspect the equipment. If LEADER determines that it is liable for the defect, the company will resolve the problem in a reasonable time. If the equipment is covered by this limited warranty, LEADER will pay the costs of the repairs.
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