Table of Contents 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................... 1 1.1 WORK AREA SAFETY ......................................................................................... 1 1.2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY ......................................................................................... 1 1.3 PERSONAL SAFETY............................................................................................. 2 2.
5.6 ICONS ............................................................................................................... 29 5.7 SOFTWARE UPDATE ......................................................................................... 30 6. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................... 31 7. WARRANTY INFORMATION ......................................................................... 32 7.1 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY .................................
1. Safety Instructions To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the scan tool, read this instruction manual first and observe the following safety precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle: 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.
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.
2. Description, Specifications and Tool Components 2.1 Description This premier Autel MaxiVideo TM MV400 digital videoscope is an ideal tool for inspecting difficult-to-reach areas normally hidden from sight. It features the ability to record digital still images and MPEG2 or MPEG1 videos either on its internal memory or on the removable Micro SD card (Optional). The ergonomic tool not only features a 3.
Weight 0.288kg(0.63lbs) Recording medium Micro SD card (Micro SD card is optional and not included) Image controls Zoom, low light vision Lighting Fully adjustable LED Cable reach 1m (3') -- expandable to 6m (19') w/optional extensions Imager head 18.5mm (0.33") is standard and 5.5mm (0.22") is optional. Waterproof Imager head and cable to 3m (10') Additional ports USB, video out (TV out) port Operating temp.
2.4 Tool Components and Ports The MaxiVideoTM MV400 comes with the following items: Note: Because of continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from photo. Fig. 1 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 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.
6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) DC Power Source Port – Connects the tool to the mains with the supplied charger to power on the tool or to charge battery. Micro SD card Slot – Holds the Micro SD card. Video-out Port – Connects the tool to a TV with the supplied video-out cable to view the real-time image. Mini USB Port – Connects the tool to a computer with the supplied USB cable to exchange information. Battery Compartment Cap- Indicates to install or remove the battery.
2.5 Buttons and Controls Fig. 4 A. LCD Screen – Indicates still images and videos. B. Trash Can/Reverse Button – Deletes captured photos and videos in the play mode. While capturing a photo or video, press Reverse Button will control the direction of the real-time image and video in the live screen. The real-time image and video will do a horizontal reverse or a vertical reverse. C. Play Button – Replays captured photos and videos. D.
H. I. J. through menu and submenu items in menu mode. LEFT Arrow LED Lighting Adjusting Button – Uses Left arrow button to decrease LED brightness in the camera mode. Moves the cursor to the desired item. Moves to the previous image or video in the play mode. RIGHT Arrow LED Lighting Adjusting Button – Uses Right arrow button to increase LED brightness in the camera mode. Moves the cursor to the desired item. Moves to the next image or video in the play mode.
3. Installation and Connection 3.1 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. 4) are properly aligned. Once they are aligned, finger-tighten the knurled knob to hold the connection firmly in place. Fig. 5 3.2 Accessories Installation For MV400 (with 8.5mm imager head): The three accessories include magnet, hook and mirror (Fig. 2).
Fig. 6 Fig. 7 For MV400 (with 5.5mm imager head): The two accessories include magnet 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. 8. Screw the thread part of the accessory over the imager head and then fix the accessory as shown in Fig. 9. Fig. 8 Fig. 9 3.3 Micro SD card Installation NOTE: Micro SD card slot provides for additional memory, but Micro SD card is optional and not included.
To insert a Micro SD card into the Micro SD card slot, make sure the contacts are facing towards slot and the angled portion of the card is facing down. When the Micro SD card is installed, a small Micro SD card icon will appear at the top right portion of the screen. To remove a Micro SD card, gently push the Micro SD card inward and then release to eject it from the card slot. 3.4 USB Cable Connection Use the supplied USB cable to connect the tool to a PC to upload and view captured photos and videos.
4. Battery Charging Precautions To reduce the risk of serious injury, read these precautions and the label on charger’s surface carefully before using. 4.1 Battery Charging Safety Do not probe charger with conductive objects. Do not use charger if it has been dropped or damaged in any way. Charge battery in temperatures above 41°F (5°C) and below 113°F (45°C). When in use, the charger shall be kept out of heat, high voltage and avoided children’s touching. Use the supplied charger.
4.3 Charger Inspection Before using, inspect the charger and correct any problems. Set up charger according to these procedures to reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, fire and other causes and prevent tool damage. 1. Make sure charger is unplugged. Inspect the power cord and charger for damage or modifications, or broken, worn, missing, misaligned or binding parts. If any problems are found, do not use the charger until the parts have been repaired or replaced. 2.
to start charging. The battery will begin charging automatically. While the battery is charging, the charging indicator light will be red. When the battery is fully charged, the charging indicator light will be green. Once the battery is charged, it may remain until it is ready to be used. There is no risk of over-charging the battery. When the battery has been fully charged, the charger automatically switches to retention charging. Unplug charger from outlet once charging completes.
5. Operation Instructions Always wear safety eye protection to protect your eyes against dirt and other objects. Follow operation instructions to reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, entanglement and other causes. 5.1 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. 1) Hold the tool with LCD screen facing you and press Power button to turn it on.
5.2 Operation Precautions Use the tool only as directed. Do not operate the tool unless the user’s manual has been read thoroughly and proper training has been completed. The display unit is not waterproof. The imager head and cable are waterproof, but not acid-proof or fireproof. Avoid submersing the imager head and cable into corrosive, oily places and be sure to keep the imager head and cable away from high temperature objects.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for the tool. Dry your hands when operating the tool or charging the battery. Always use appropriate personal protective equipment while handling and using the tool. Appropriate personal protective equipment always includes safety glasses and gloves, and may include latex or rubber gloves, face shields, goggles, protective clothing, respirators and steel toed footwear. Protect against excessive heat.
Turn on the power and make sure the tool model through the splash screen and then display the live screen. If the tool does not work well after being turned on, please have the tool checked by a qualified technician. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the power button is dangerous and must be repaired. NOTE: Please check following methods to avoid injury. FOR WALLS: For inspecting the inside walls, be sure to shut off the circuit breaker to the whole house before using the tool.
3) 4) inspection. The Imager head and cable were waterproof to a depth of 3m (10'), Greater depths may cause leakage into the imager head and cable and cause electric shock or damage the tool. The display unit is not waterproof and should not be exposed to wet conditions. Check if any chemicals are present, especially in the case of drains. Chemicals may damage the tool. Check the temperature of the area. The working temperature of the tool is between 32°F (0°C) and 113°F (45°C).
Always handle the tool with care. It is not shock-resistant. Do not disassemble the tool beyond what is shown in the manual. Doing so will void your warranty. 5.5 On Screen Navigation 1) Splash Screen When the tool is powered on, the first screen displayed is referred to as the splash screen. (Fig. 11) This screen tells you the tool is booting up. Once the tool is fully powered up, the screen will automatically switch to the live screen. Fig.
A brightness indicator bar will be displayed on the screen as you adjust brightness. (Fig. 12) Fig. 12 5) Zooming Simply press UP and DOWN arrow buttons while in the still camera mode to zoom in or out. A zoom indicator bar will be displayed on the screen as you adjust zoom. (Fig. 13) Fig. 13 6) Entering the Primary Settings Screen Pressing Setting button while in the live screen will take you to the primary settings screen. (Fig.
Fig. 14 Color or Monochrome In the Setup screen, select Color or Monochrome and press OK button, then the Color or Monochrome setting screen will appear. (Fig. 15) Color is the default mode. Fig.15 Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to move to the desired option, then press OK button to save configuration and exit, or press Back button to exit without saving changes. Format Media In the Setup screen, select Format Media and press OK button, then the Format Media setting screen will appear. (Fig.
Fig.16 If you want to format the media (in most cases, it is the Micro SD card), use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select Yes, then press OK button to begin formatting. When formatting is finished, it will take you back to the primary settings screen. If you do not wish to format media, use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select No, then press OK button to return to previous menu, or press Back button to exit.
7) Entering the Secondary Settings Screen While in the Primary Settings Screen (Fig. 14), select Advanced Settings from Setup and then press OK button, you will enter the secondary settings screen (Fig. 18) where you can set Date and Time, Language and TV out as needed. Pressing Back button at any point will bring you back to the primary settings screen and pressing it again will bring back to the live screen. Fig.
Language In the Advanced Settings screen, select Language and press OK button, then the Language setting screen will appear. (Fig. 20) English is the default language. Fig. 20 Use the UP/DOWN button to move to the desired language, then press OK button to save configuration and exit, or press Back button to exit without saving changes. TV-out In the Advanced Settings screen, select TV out and press OK button, then the TV output setting screen will appear. (Fig. 21) NTSC is the default standard.
exit without saving changes. 8) Capturing a Photo When in the live screen, make sure the camera icon is present at the top left portion of the screen. (Fig. 22) Press OK button to capture a photo and simultaneously the photo has been saved to internal memory or the Micro SD card if available. Fig. 22 NOTE: Figure at the top left under the camera icon indicates how many photos you can save in the space left.
Fig. 23 It may take few seconds to save the captured video to internal memory. The tool could capture a video approximately 80s without a Micro SD card. NOTE: Before capturing a video, figure at the top left under the video icon indicates how long a section of video you can save in the space left. (Fig.24) Fig. 24 10) Playing Back and Deleting Captured Photos and Videos Pressing Play button, the captured photo and video files will display on the screen. (Fig.
Fig. 25 While viewing these photos and videos, press OK button to select, and then the screen will display as below (Fig.26). The digit on the top left portion of the screen shows sequence number of the playing file and total number of files in the folder. Fig.26 Use the LEFT button to play the previous file, the RIGHT button to the next file. Or, use the UP button to play the file on the previous line, the DOWN button to the file on the next line.
Fig. 27 Select Yes to confirm your selection and press OK button to delete the file, or select No to cancel the command and press OK button to exit. NOTE: Files or videos only can be deleted one by one! When you delete all the photos or videos, a “No Files Available” message appears on the screen. (Fig. 28) Fig. 28 5.6 Icons 1) DC Power – Indicates the tool is supplied by external power. 2) Battery Capacity – Fully charged battery.
inserted into the tool. 4) Still Camera – Indicates the tool is operating in still camera mode. 5) Video Camera – Indicates the tool is operating in video camera mode. 5.7 Software Update NOTE: The tool supports software update when there is new progress with software or system. We offer free update file for the tool. 1) Format your Micro SD card to FAT file format on a computer. 2) Visit our website www.auteltech.com and download software update file to your Micro SD card.
6. Troubleshooting Possible Reason Cable connection is loose. Imager head is covered by debris. Check if it is covered by debris. LED on imager head are dim at max brightness, display changes between monochrome, color display turns itself OFF after a short period. Low battery. Charge battery. The tool will not turn on. Dead battery. Replace battery. Symptoms Display is on, but does not show image. 31 Solutions Check and reattach.
7. Warranty Information 7.1 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.
