1. INTRODUCTION The LEADER CAM R90 is used for rescue operations to see and communicate with victims. These two devices have been designed to carry out a precise visual location of victims in confined spaces, to dialogue with them and assess their need for help and rescue.
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 1.2. Detailed technical specifications Refer to product data sheet available on our website at www.leader-group.eu.
2. LEADER CAM R90 DESCRIPTION 2.1. CONTENTS ▪ 1 watertight and shock proof transport case. ▪ 1 control box with screen and keyboard and fixing straps (shoulder and hand strap). ▪ 1 90m (300ft) long cable on a reel with a pivoting camera with lighting, microphone and loud-speaker module.
2.2. CONTROL BOX DESCRIPTION The control box is composed of a 7 inch TFT colour 16/9 high brightness screen. It also has a keyboard used for multiple settings but also to scroll through the different menus. Battery pack Boom connector Aerial connector (function not available) USB Connector...
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"...
3. USER INSTRUCTIONS 3.1. POWER SUPPLY The LEADER Cam RD90 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. Charging can be carried out at between 0°C and 45°C (maximum temperature) using the supplied charger.
3.2. REEL The reel is equipped with 90 m (300ft) long cable. It is equipped with a rotating video camera with integral lighting and a microphone/speaker module. The 47mm diameter head is small enough to be inserted into core cutter holes. The microphone is sensitive enough to pick up whispering. The video cameras 90°...
This system makes it possible to search under water to a maximum depth of 2 m or 6 ft. 3.3. AUDIO HEADESET DESCRIPTION The LEADER Cam R90 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.
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 the reel is not connected, the screen shows the following icons "camera not connected".
3.5. Using the sun shield In bright light, the sun shield is used to place the screen in a dark area to be able to see it better. To hold the sun shield on the control box it must be correctly positioned on the face on the forms designed to this effect.
4. SEARCH CAMERA MODE 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 function Up to ten icons can then be selected. The "▲" and "▼" navigation keys are used to select the required function.
4.3. Reel 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: •...
5. 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.
5.1. 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"...
5.2. 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 ▼...
5.3. Photo / video recording functions The LEADER Cam R90 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.
5.4. 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.
5.5. 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: •...
5.6. 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: •...
5.7. 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.
5.9. 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).
6. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem What to do • Check that the battery is charged. • Check that the battery pack is connected. The console will not start • Check that the battery is not charging when connected to the control box. •...
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