Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Safety Instructions ............................................................................. 1

1.1 Work Area Safety .................................................................... 1

1.2 Electrical Safety ....................................................................... 1

1.3 Personal Safety ........................................................................ 2

2. Description, Specifications and Tool Components .......................... 3

2.1 Description ............................................................................... 3

2.2 Specifications ........................................................................... 3

2.3 Accessories Included ............................................................... 4

2.4 Tool Components ..................................................................... 4

2.5 Buttons and Controls .............................................................. 7

3. Installation ......................................................................................... 8

3.1 Battery Removal and Installation .......................................... 8

3.2 The Imager Head and Cable Installation .............................. 9

3.3 Accessories Installation ........................................................... 9

3.4 Video-Out Cable Connection ................................................ 11

4. Operation Instructions .................................................................... 12

4.1 Basic Operation ..................................................................... 12

4.2 Operation Precautions .......................................................... 13

4.3 Battery Precautions ............................................................... 14

4.4 Maintenance Instructions ..................................................... 14

5. Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 16

6. Warranty Information .................................................................... 17

7.1 Limited One Year Warranty ................................................ 17

7.2 Service Procedures ................................................................ 17

Summary of content (18 pages)

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Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Safety Instructions............................................................................. 1 1.1 Work Area Safety .................................................................... 1 1.2 Electrical Safety ....................................................................... 1 1.3 Personal Safety ........................................................................ 2 Description, Specifications and Tool Components.......................... 3 2.
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1. Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: To prevent electric shock, fire and/or personal injury or damage, read this user’s manual first and observe the following 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. Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or hot engine parts.
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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. Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations. Always wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
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2. Description, Components Specifications and Tool 2.1 Description The premier Digital Inspection Videoscope MaxiVideo™ MV101 is an ideal tool for inspecting difficult-to-reach areas normally hidden from sight. The ergonomic tool features comfortable pistol grip design, a 2.4" full color LCD screen, and offers the capacity to view real time images directly connected to a TV. Available with a 16mm imager head for general use or a 5.
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Imager head diameter 195 x 78.5 x 191.5mm (7.68" x 3.09" x 7.54") Net: 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs); Gross: 1 kg (2.2 lbs) -- blister card; 2.3 kg (5 lbs) -- blow mold case 1m (3') -- expandable to 5m (16') w/optional extensions 16mm (0.63") / 8.5mm (0.33") is standard; 5.5mm (0.22") is optional Waterproof Imager head and cable to 3m (10') Operating temp. Main unit: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C); Cable: 14°F to 176°F (-10°C to 80°C) Storage temp.
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Fig. 1 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Handheld Display Unit – The ergonomic tool with comfortable pistol grip design. Imager Head and Cable – Connects to the tool while in use to view images and videos. Cable Connector – Connects the handheld display unit to the imager head and cable. Power Indicator Light – Illuminates green once turning the tool on. Video-out Port – Connects the tool to a TV with the supplied video-out cable to view the real-time image.
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) 8) 9) Fig. 2 16mm accessories Fig. 3 8.5mm accessories Fig. 4 5.5mm accessories Accessory Magnet – Picks up small metal objects such as dropped rings or screws on the floor. Accessory Hook – Unclogs obstacles and picks up wires in the pipes or confined areas. Accessory Mirror – Helps users look around corners and see inside the unreachable areas. NOTE: The accessories for MV101 (16mm imager head), MV101 (8.5mm imager head), MV101 (5.5mm imager head) are different.
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2.5 Buttons and Controls Fig. 5 A. LCD Screen –Indicates test results. Backlit, 234 x 160 pixels display with LED lighting adjustment. B. C. D. Power Button – Turns on/off the tool. Reverse Button – Controls the direction of the real-time image DOWN Arrow LED Lighting Adjusting Button –Adjusts dim LED lighting. E. UP Arrow LED Lighting Adjusting Button –Adjusts bright LED lighting.
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3. Installation 3.1 Battery Removal and Installation NOTE: If the power indicator light is blinking continuously, this reminds you to replace batteries in time as instructed. Fig.6 1) Turn the handheld display unit upside down to expose the battery compartment cap and screw. (Fig. 6) 2) Use a screwdriver to remove screw and battery compartment cap. 3) Battery removal and installation. Fig.
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4) Proper battery orientation is indicated in the battery compartment. 5) 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 display unit. To connect the cable to the display unit, make sure the key and slot (Fig. 8) are properly aligned. Once they are aligned, finger-tighten the knurled knob to hold the connection firmly in place. Fig. 8 3.
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Fig. 9 Fig. 10 For MV101 (with 8.5mm imager head): The three accessories include magnet, hook and mirror (Fig. 3). All are attached to the imager head in the same manner. Hold the accessory and the imager head as shown in Fig. 11, slip the end of the accessory over the imager head and then fix the accessory as shown in Fig. 12. Fig. 11 Fig. 12 For MV101 (with 5.5mm imager head): The two accessories include magnet and mirror (Fig. 4). All are attached to the imager head in the same manner.
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Fig. 13 Fig. 14 3.4 Video-Out (TV-out) Cable Connection Insert the 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.
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4. Operation Instructions 4.1 Basic Operation NOTE: When in operation, the cable can be bent into a certain shape. This may help you operate the cable into confined areas. CAUTION: Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cables immediately. (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.
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4.2 Operation Precautions CAUTION: CAUTION: Do not put the tool into anything or anywhere that may contain a live electrical charge.                Do not operate the tool unless the user’s manual has been read thoroughly and proper training has been completed. Do not immerse the handheld display unit in water. Reduce the risk of electric shock and damage. Do not use the tool if condensation forms inside the imager head. Let the water evaporate before using again.
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NOTE: Please check following methods to avoid injury. 2  FOR WALLS: For inspecting the inside walls, be sure to shut off the circuit breaker to the whole house before using the tool. FOR PIPES: If you suspect a metal pipe could contain an electric charge, have a qualified electrician to check the pipe before using. FOR AUTOMOBILES: Be sure the automobile is not running during inspection. Metal and liquid under the hood may be hot.   2 4.
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    Upon the completion of any maintenance of the tool, ask qualified repair personnel to perform safety check to see if the tool is in proper operating condition. Stop using the tool if it starts smoking or emitting noxious fumes. Always handle the tool with care. It is not shock-resistant and should not be banged or dropped. Do not disassemble the tool beyond what is shown in the manual.
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5. Troubleshooting POSSIBLE REASONS Cable connection is loose. Imager head is covered by debris. SYMPTOMS Display is on, but does not show image. SOLUTIONS Check and reattach. Check if it is covered by debris. LED on imager head are dim at max brightness, display changes between black and white, color display turns itself OFF after a short period. Low battery. Charge battery. The tool will not turn on. Dead battery. Replace battery.
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6. Warranty Information 6.1 Limited One Year Warranty Autel warrants to its customers that this product will be free from all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase, subject to the following terms and conditions: 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.