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Viewtech VJ-4 User Manual

Mechanical articulating video borescope 2.2mm & 2.8mm
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2.2mm & 2.8mm
MECHANIC AL ARTICUL ATING
VIDEO BORESCOPE
USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 VJ-4 2.2mm & 2.8mm MECHANIC AL ARTICUL ATING VIDEO BORESCOPE USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USER NOTICE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PACKING LIST PRODUCT OVERVIEW PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS PREPARATIONS The Case Removing The VJ-4 From The Case Power Supply Preparations Removing Battery Compartment Opening/Loading The Battery Compartment External Charging MENU OPERATIONS & FUNCTIONS Button Positions Button Functions Overview of Menu Functions Menu &...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONT.. VIII BASIC OPERATIONS Initial Checks Turning On/Off Turning White/UV Flashlight On/Off Inserting The Insertion Tube Into Machinery or Equipment Extracting The Insertion Tube Recording Images Loading The SD Card Taking Still Images Recording Video Image Playback Multi-Image View Full Screen View Deleting Images &...

  • Page 5: Iuser Notice

    DO NOT over-torque, crease, twist or fold the insertion tube. Doing so could damage the articulation control wire assemblies and / or electrical wiring. • ONLY USE the power adapter provided by ViewTech. • DO NOT yank or attempt to forcefully remove the insertion tube if it becomes stuck inside the equipment being borescoped.
  • Page 6 • NOTE the following regarding the tip of the insertion tube (bending section and camera module), which is the most delicate part of this video borescope. • DO NOT impact the tip of the insertion tube while inserting or maneuvering inside the equipment being borescoped. •...
  • Page 7 WARNING 1. Use only 3.6V lithium batteries, model 18650B with PCB-protection (button top). 2. Submit a repair request immediately in case of battery leakage, discoloration, deformation or abnormal condition. 3. Clean immediately with tap water if your skin or clothing comes into contact with a leaking battery.

  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Outer Diameter Lengths Exterior Material Insertion Tube Chemical Compatibility Articulation Range Field of View Depth of Field Effective Pixels Optics Illumination Method Illumination Output Display Monitor Articulation Control Brightness Control Control Buttons Playback Audio / Microphone Base Unit Internal storage Data I/O ports Batteries...
  • Page 9 2.2mm 2.8mm 2.2mm 2.8mm 1.0m, 1.5m, 2.0m 1.0m, 1.5m, 2.0m Tungsten EasyGlide, crush-resistant Water, machine oil, heating oil, diesel, 3.5% saline concentrate 180°±10° 360° around, 140±10° backward backward 120° ± 10° 85° x 85° 3.0mm - 50.0mm 160,000 pixels 4 Super high-intensity white LEDs ≤...

  • Page 10: Packing List

    18650B Li-ion batteries (2 plus spares) 18650B Li-ion battery charger USB cable Micro USB-C cable HDMI cable AC/DC power adapter 32GB SD card + card case User manual Stylus pen Shoulder strap Fig. 3-1 VJ-4 and Case With All Contents...

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    The video signal from the VJ-4 can be viewed on the integrated OLED touch screen display, on an external hard-wired monitor or via WiFi on a WiFi-enabled device.

  • Page 12: Part Names And Functions

    PART NAMES & FUNCTIONS 5.1 VJ - 4 VIDEO BORESCOPE Fig. 5-1 Part names and functions Power On/Off Button 10. White Light Flashlight Flashlight Switch/On/Off Button 11. Photo Capture Trigger OLED Display 12. Camera/LED Module Left Control Button 13. Insertion Tube Right Control Button 14.

  • Page 13: Preparations

    • After opening the case, first remove the insertion tube from the case, handling it gently. • After the insertion tube is removed, use your other hand to grip and remove the base unit. Fig. 6-1 The VJ-4 case 6. 2 POWER SUPPLY PREPAR ATIONS REMOVING THE BAT TERY COMPARTMENT...

  • Page 14: Opening/Loading The Battery Compartment

    OPENING/LOADING THE BAT TERY COMPARTMENT Press and hold the battery compartment unlock button according to the arrow instructions and take out the battery compartment (see Figure 6-3). Install the 18650B Li-ion batteries in the compartment, aligned with the positive and negative indicators. •...

  • Page 15: External Charging

    EX TERNAL CHARGING Load the 18650B Li-ion batteries into the battery charger with the positive end toward the top of the charger. Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet. The charging is finished when the charger shows 100% for each battery. Fig.

  • Page 16: Menu Operations & Functions

    MENU OPERATIONS & FUNCTIONS 7.1 BUTTON POSITIONS Fig. 7-1 Button Diagram, front view Fig. 7-2 Button Diagram, side view Left Control Button Right Mini-Joystick Right Control Button Photo Capture Trigger Left Mini-Joystick Articulation Control Joystick...

  • Page 17: Button Functions

    7.2 BUTTON FUNCTIONS Left Control Button Short Press - start/stop video recording Long Press - video/image playback Back Button/Cancel/Exit from system setting mode Left Mini-Joystick . Move Up/Down -adjust LED brightness level Move Left/Right -adjust screen brightness Press down on the center to confirm a selection Also used to navigate through menu or system settings mode Right Control Button Short Press - switch between live image mode and menu navigation mode...

  • Page 18: Overview Of Menu Functions

    FUNCTIONS 7. 3.1 MENU & MODE FUNC TIONS The VJ-4 user interface (“UI”) is designed to achieve the perfect balance between functionality and simplicity. Every feature and function can be activated, adjusted or controlled with the two mini-joysticks, the two control buttons or the touchscreen. The two mini-joysticks consist of a Left Mini-Joystick (“LMJ”) and a Right Mini-Joystick...
  • Page 19 7. 3.1 MENU & MODE FUNC TIONS CONTINUED The four icons presented in the Live Image Mode are those used most often during an inspection and are controlled with the LMJ or RMJ. These four icons will appear any time either mini-joystick is moved, and will disappear after 20 seconds of inactivity (see Hide Icons Delay, P.

  • Page 20: Led Brightness

    7. 3.1 MENU & MODE FUNC TIONS CONTINUED To enter the Menu Navigation Mode, press the RCB or tap the screen while in Live Image Mode. Functions of the 12 icons that make up the Live Image Mode (top 4 icons) and Menu Navigation Mode (all 12 icons): LED Brightness Zoom Function...

  • Page 21: Display Ratio

    DISPL AY R ATIO There are three options for display ratio: 16:9, 4:3 and 1:1. TARGET DISTANCE There are four modes available for target distance: suitable for most inspections Middle Range Mode - used for very close distance inspections Close Range Mode - used for long distance inspections Far Range Mode - users define and set the camera settings...

  • Page 22: Grid Measurement

    TARGET DISTANCE CONTINUED Fig. 7-9 User Defined Exposure Control Settings GRID MEA SUREMENT This menu option allows three different size grid sizes to be displayed on the screen to assist with estimating the dimensions of a specific object on the screen. No grid selection 20mm grid 10mm grid...

  • Page 23: Image Browsing

    IMAGE BROWSING To view saved images and videos, select the image browsing icon, then touch or toggle to the folder where the images and videos you would like to review are stored. See more details on Folder Management in the System Settings Menu section on page 25. Fig.

  • Page 24: Negative Color

    NEGATIVE COLOR This menu option is used to change between color or negative color. This is color This is negative color IMAGE FREEZE This menu option is used to freeze the image currently displayed. Select image freeze again to unfreeze the image. CAUTION: Do not move the insertion tube when the image is frozen.

  • Page 25: System Settings Menu

    7.4 SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU You can access the third level of the UI, “Systems Settings Mode”, by pressing the System Settings icon in Live Image Mode or by pressing the RCB for 3 seconds. Fig. 7-11 System Settings Mode The main interface of the System Settings Menu is displayed with two menu screens. To view the second menu screen, swipe the menu to the left or use the mini-joystick to toggle between icons/screens.

  • Page 26: Language

    L ANGUAGE Three different languages are available: English, Spanish and French. Fig. 7-14 Languages available DATE & TIME The date and time can be set in either US or European format. Fig. 7-15 Date and time selection screen VIDEO FORMAT Two options for video format are available: AVI or MP4.

  • Page 27: Folders

    FOLDERS This System Settings Menu option facilitates the management of folders to save images and videos, including creating, renaming, deleting or designating a default folder. To add a new folder, first select Create New Folder. Fig. 7-18 Main folder screen Next, the new folder will need to be named.
  • Page 28 FOLDERS CONTINUED By selecting Make Active Folder, this folder becomes the destination folder for future images and videos. Fig. 7-21 Prompt displayed when selecting a folder as the active folder By selecting Rename, the name of the folder can be edited or changed. Fig.

  • Page 29: Sd Card Management

    UPDATE SOF T WARE Periodic software updates may become available. This menu option should only be used at the direction of a ViewTech representative. HIDE ICONS DEL AY In order to preserve as much display area as possible for viewing a live image, the icons in the Menu Navigation mode will automatically turn off after a set period of time of non- use.

  • Page 30: Annotation & Review Settings

    ANNOTATION & REVIEW SET TINGS The VJ-4 video borescope allows custom annotation to be added to images and videos. The Annotation and Review Settings menu allows changes to the settings for photo annotation, video annotation and instant photo review time.
  • Page 31 ANNOTATION & REVIEW SET TINGS CONTINUED To create a new annotation, select the plus icon. A keyboard will appear where the text can be added. After typing the annotation desired, touch OK or press the Right Control Button to save. Use the drop down arrow to select a previously saved annotation.
  • Page 32 ANNOTATION & REVIEW SET TINGS CONTINUED If previously save annotations need to be deleted, select the delete icon. The user is able to select one or select all annotations. Once all items that need to be deleted are selected, touch delete or press the Right Control Button to have them removed. Fig.

  • Page 33: Auto Shut Down Setting

    Fig. 7-37 Auto Shut Down selection options WiFi SET TING The WiFi setting enables the VJ-4 to be wirelessly connected to a WiFi-enabled device, such as a smartphone, tablet or computer. A WiFi streaming app must be loaded onto the device in order to display the image from the borescope.

  • Page 34: Camera Temperature Setting

    CAMER A TEMPER ATURE SET TING The camera temperature setting is used to estimate the temperature of the distal tip and can be displayed on the live inspection screen when set to On. NOTE: This reading is accurate within ± 10ºF (± 5ºC). If this level of accuracy is not helpful or the display is distracting, it is recommended that this feature be turned off.

  • Page 35: Usb Mode Setting

    USB MODE SET TING When the USB mode setting is set to Read SD Card Files, the image and video files will automatically be displayed when the borescope is connected to a computer. If inactive is selected, image and video files will not be displayed when connected to a computer. NOTE: powering off the borescope will return USB mode to the default setting of Read SD Card Files.

  • Page 36: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS VIII 8.1 INITIAL CHECKS ATTENTION Before turning on the borescope: • Insert the SD card, otherwise all image capture and video recording functionality will be inoperative. • Check the lens for any dirt, grime or debris. Clean as necessary, using the cleaning swabs provided, being careful not to flex the bending section while doing so.

  • Page 37: Turning White/Uv Flashlight On/Off

    When pressing the flashlight button adjacent to the power on/off button, the lights on the back of the VJ-4 video borescope switch between a white light flashlight, a UV flashlight and turning off the flashlight. NOTE: The UV has a center wavelength of 365nm and luminous power of 50mW.

  • Page 38: Extracting The Insertion Tube

    REMINDER STOP IMMEDIATELY if the joystick control mechanism does not respond to normal inputs or any abnormality occurs during operation. Move the joystick to the center position and carefully extract the insertion tube from the inspection area. 8.4.1 EX TR AC TING THE INSERTION TUBE Move the joystick to the center/neutral position.

  • Page 39: Taking Still Images

    8.5.2 TAKING STILL IMAGES While a live image is displayed, pull the trigger to capture a still image. A camera icon will appear in the center of the screen when a photo is taken. While recording a video, pulling the trigger will capture an image without interrupting the video recording.

  • Page 40: Deleting Images & Videos

    8.7 DELETING IMAGES & VIDEOS 8.7.1 DELETING INDIVIDUAL IMAGES/ VIDEOS While in the Folder Management setting, by touching any folder and then selecting the Edit icon at the top right corner, a user is able to multi-select images and videos for deletion.

  • Page 41: Deleting All Images/Videos

    Fig. 8-12 Prompt displayed to confirm deletion of all images and videos selected REMINDER All Images and Video can be viewed, organized, renamed and deleted by removing the SD card (8.5.1) from the VJ-4 Borescope and using the supplied SD card reader with your computer.

  • Page 42: System Settings Image Review And Editing

    8.8 SYSTEM SETTINGS IMAGE REVIEW & EDITING 8.8.1 IMAGE REVIEW ICONS Zoom In Zoom in on photos Zoom Out Zoom out on photos Previous Image Move to the previous image Next Image Move to the next image Delete Image Delete the current image Enter Image Enter editing mode Editing Mode...

  • Page 43: Image Editing Icons

    8.8.2 IMAGE EDITING ICONS Draw Icon Select to draw or write free hand on an image Arrow Icon Select to add arrow icons on an image Text Icon Select to type text on an image Reference Used in reference measurements Measurement Save Image Save image with changes that have...

  • Page 44: Editing Saved Images

    8.8. 3 EDITING SAVED IMAGES When viewing a saved image, by selecting the Enter Image Editing Mode icon users are able to view all image editing options. Fig. 8-13 Enter Image Editing Mode Once in Image Editing Mode, the Draw icon allows users to draw or write free hand on an image with the stylus or finger.

  • Page 45: Arrow Icon

    8.8. 3 EDITING SAVED IMAGES CONTINUED The Arrow icon is used to add arrows to an image. Fig. 8-15 The Arrow Icon When the Text icon is selected, first touch the screen to locate the placement of the annotation. Next, type the text to be displayed and touch OK. Fig.

  • Page 46: Reference Measurement

    8.8. 3 EDITING SAVED IMAGES CONTINUED Be sure to tap the Save icon in order to save all changes that have been made to the image. Fig. 8-17 Text Displayed After selecting an image to use in Reference Measurement mode, begin by tapping two points, from left to right, on the screen to indicate your measure- ment reference.
  • Page 47 8.8. 3 EDITING SAVED IMAGES CONTINUED After completing the reference line, a red line and the distance pixel value will appear. Fig. 8-19 The Red Line is the Reference Measurement Next, tap two points to indicate the distance you would like to be measured. A green line and its pixel value will appear.
  • Page 48 8.8. 3 EDITING SAVED IMAGES CONTINUED After both a red reference line and green line to estimate measurement are completed, input a number for the known length of the reference. This is the actual length of the red reference line and can be measured in millimeters, centimeters or meters.
  • Page 49 8.8. 3 EDITING SAVED IMAGES CONTINUED Users can then estimate additional lengths to be measured, based on the original length of reference by tapping new areas to be measured. New green lines will appear showing the new measurements. Fig. 8-23 Multiple Lengths Measured Lastly, be sure to save the image for measurement results to be saved.

  • Page 50: Settings Icon

    8.8. 3 EDITING SAVED IMAGES CONTINUED The Settings Icon screen is where font size, line size, font color, line color and arrow color can be adjusted. Fig. 8-25 The Settings Icon Screen After editing saved images, it is generally helpful to rename any image that would need to be referenced later.

  • Page 51: Storage And Maintenance

    STORAGE & MAINTENANCE 9.1 CLEANING CLEANING THE INSERTION TUBE 1. Wipe dirt, grease, grime and liquids from the insertion tube with a dust-free cloth. 2. Make sure that the insertion tube is completely dry before replacing the borescope back into the case. WARNING Do not store the borescope in a high temperature, high humidity or corrosive environment.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    • Repair of this VJ-4 borescope is to be performed only by ViewTech Borescopes. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the VJ-4 borescope, as this will immediately...

  • Page 53: Product Warranty & Repairs

    If any repair or modification is performed by an unauthorized technician, ViewTech Borescopes will not be responsible or liable for any damage to persons or property that may result.

  • Page 54: Certifications

    CERTIFICATION Low voltage directive and EMC directive Conforms to CE WEEE directive Conforms to WEEE RoHS directive Conforms to RoHS...

  • Page 55: Notes

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  • Page 59 Traverse City, Michigan, USA 1.231.943.1171 WWW.VIEWTECH.COM SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW TO VIEW THE MOST RECENT VERSION OF THE VJ-4 USER MANUAL IN A DIGITAL FORMAT. 07/22...

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