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Manual for the 61838 High Resolution Digital Inspection Camera with Recorder 61838 High Resolution Digital Inspection Camera with Recorder
2015-05-27
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REV 14e
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
Copyright© 2014 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved.
No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in
any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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Important Safety Information
Work Area Safety
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark
areas may cause accidents.
2. Operate the Camera in a
well-ventilated work area.
3. Do not operate the Camera in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or heavy dust.
4. Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for
gasoline/chemical/electrical fires nearby.
5. Keep bystanders, children and visitors
away while operating the Camera.
6. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.
7. Use as intended only.
8. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose or damaged.
9. Maintain product labels and
nameplates. These carry
important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
Electrical Safety
1. Before inspecting walls, shut off the
circuit breakers to the whole house.
2. Before inspecting pipes that may
contain an electric charge, have them
checked by a qualified electrician.
3. Before inspecting an engine,
turn off the automobile.
4. Do not use the Camera
while standing in water.
5. Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators.
6. Do not expose the Handheld Display
Unit to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering the Display Unit
increases the risk of electric shock.
7. Do not place the Imager Head
and Cable into any place that may
contain a live electric charge or
moving parts, which increases
the risk of electric shock.
8. Make sure your hands are dry
before operating the Camera
or charging the battery.
Lithium Battery Charging Safety
1. Do not leave Camera
unattended while charging.
2. Battery charging should be
done by adults only.
3. Use the supplied charger only.
4. Charge on non-flammable surface and
keep away from flammable items.
5. Disconnect AC wall chargers
from outlets while not in use.
6. If battery-powered device has been
damaged, immediately stop use,
unplug, and safely move away
from flammable materials.
7. Follow instructions for charging
battery. DO NOT charge
longer than recommended.
8. Allow a clearance of at least 4"
on all sides during charging.
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Camera Safety
1. The Handheld Display Unit is not
waterproof. The Imager Head and
Cable are rated to IP67.
See “Specifications” on page 4.
2. Do not use the Camera if condensation
forms in the Imager Head.
Let condensation evaporate before use.
3. Do not submerge the Imager
Head and Cable into corrosive
substances, such as drain cleaner.
4. Do not get gasoline or oil on the
Imager Head and Cable.
5. Do not use excessive force to insert or
withdraw the Imager Head and Cable.
6. Do not use the Camera near
moving machinery.
7. Do not place the Camera on
any unstable cart or surface.
8. Handle the Camera with care. If
the Camera is dropped, check for
breakage and any other conditions
that may affect its operation.
9. Store the Camera, cables and
accessories in a locked area
out of the reach of children.
Personal Safety
1. Wear ANSI-approved safety
goggles during use.
2. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
3. Do not use the Camera while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medications. A moment of interruption
can result in serious personal injury.
4. Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of
the Camera in unexpected situations.
5. Do not use the Camera for personal
inspection or medical use in any
way. This is not a medical camera.
6. WARNING: Handling the cord
on this product will expose you
to lead, a chemical known to
the State of California to cause
cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling. (California Health &
Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
7. People with pacemakers should
consult their physician(s) before
use. Electromagnetic fields in close
proximity to heart pacemaker could
cause pacemaker interference
or pacemaker failure.
8. The warnings, precautions, and
instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may
occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and
caution are factors which cannot
be built into this product, but must
be supplied by the operator.
Service
There are no user serviceable parts. Camera service must
be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
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Specifications
Power Supply Input 120VAC / 60Hz
Power Supply Output 5VDC
Battery Type 3.7V / 1700 mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion
Battery Input Current 0.3A DC
Battery Charging Time 5-6 hours
Battery Charging
Operating Temperature 41°F to 113°F
Display Screen 3.5" TFT LCD (320 x 240)
Handheld Display Unit
Operating Temperature 32°F to 113°F
Imager Head 8.5mm (0.3")
Imager Head Lights 4 x Adjustable LED
Image Sensor 1/9" VGA CMOS
Imager Head
Ingress Protection Rating
IP67 - Protected against the effect of
immersion between 15cm and 1m
Imager Head and Cable
Operating Temperature 14°F to 176°F
Image Capture JPG images (720 x 480)
AVI videos (360 x 240)
Video Output USB to Mini-B Cable
RCA Cable
Memory Micro SD Card
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Setup- Before Use:
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use.
Components
Cable
Power
Supply
Hook
Mirror Magnet USB to
Mini-B Cable
RCA
Cable
Imager
Head with
Light
Display
Screen
Cable
Connector
Handheld
Display
Unit
DC Power
Input
Memory
Card Slot
Mini-B
Port
RCA
Video Out
Port
Charging
Indicator
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Charging the Battery
1. Plug the Power Supply into the DC
Power Input, then plug other end
into a grounded 120V outlet.
2. The red Charging Indicator will
come on and will turn green
when charging is finished.
3. DO NOT charge longer than
recommended.
(See “Specifications” on page 4.)
4. When charging is complete, disconnect
Camera from Power Supply, then
unplug Power Supply from outlet.
Tool Set Up
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
Make sure that the Camera is OFF and unplugged from its
charger before performing any procedure in this section.
1. Connecting Cable:
a. Carefully push Cable’s key
into Cable Connector’s slot.
b. Turn Cable Connector
counterclockwise until the
Cable and Cable Connector
are securely attached.
2. Disconnecting Cable:
a. Turn Cable Connector clockwise
until the Cable and Cable
Connector are detached.
b. Remove Cable.
Cable
Key
Slot
Cable
Connector
Figure A
3. Micro SD Card
a. Insert the Micro SD Card into the
Memory Card Slot, then push down
on the card until it clicks into place.
Note: When the card is installed, the SD
icon will appear on the Display Screen.
b. To remove card, push down on the
card until it pops up, then remove.
4. Attaching Accessories:
a. Hold the accessory against
the Imager Head, placing
the Hook in the hole.
b. Match the slot on the Sleeve
to the accessory, then slide the
Sleeve down the Imager Head
until it covers the Hook.
Imager
Head
Accessory
Sleeve
Hook
Figure B
5. Connecting to Computer with
USB to Mini-B Cable:
Plug the Mini-B end into the Mini-B Port,
then plug the USB end into a computer.
6. Connecting to External
Monitor with RCA Cable:
Plug one end into the RCA Video
Out Port, then plug other end into
RCA Video In Port on monitor.
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Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH:
Always wear eye protection. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles during use.
Before inspecting walls, shut off the circuit breakers to the whole house.
Before inspecting pipes that may contain an electric charge, have them checked by a
qualified electrician.
Before inspecting an engine, turn off the automobile.
Handheld Display Unit Controls
Flip Image/
Trash Can
Settings/
Back
Left/
Dim Light
Right/
Brighten Light
OK
Camera/
Video
Down/
Zoom Out
Up/
Zoom In
Playback
Power
Figure C
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General Operating Instructions
Press the Power button to turn the Camera on.
Settings
1. Press the Settings/Back
button to enter Setup.
2. Select Advanced Settings,
then press OK.
a. Select Date and Time, then
Press OK. Use Left/Right and
Up/Down buttons to set date
and time, then Press OK.
b. Select Language, then press
OK. Use Left/Right buttons to
choose language, then press OK.
c. Select TV out, then press OK.
Choose NTSC, then press OK.
3. Select Color or Black/White,
then press OK. Use Left/Right
buttons to choose color or black
and white, then press OK.
4. Select Format Media, then press OK.
Choose No or Yes, then press OK.
Note: Pressing OK while Yes is selected
will erase all files from the Micro SD Card.
5. To view firmware version, select
Help, then press OK.
Live Viewing
View on Display Screen or use RCA cable to view on external monitor.
1. Adjusting Light: Press Left
button to dim and turn off light.
Press Right button to turn on
light and increase brightness.
2. Zooming: Press Up button to zoom
in. Press Down button to zoom out.
3. Flip Image: Press the
Flip Image/Trash Can button to
flip image horizontally and vertically.
Capturing Images
Press the Camera/Video button to toggle between camera and video modes.
1. Camera mode: Press OK
to capture image.
2. Video mode: Press OK to start video.
Press OK again to stop video.
Playback and Delete
Playback on Display Screen, external monitor, or another device.
1. Display Screen:
a. Press the Playback button
to view JPG and AVI files. Use
Left/Right and Up/Down buttons
to navigate through files.
b. Press OK to view image
or video. For video, press
OK to start and stop.
c. To delete file, press Flip Image/
Trash Can button, select
File Delete, then press OK.
2. External Monitor: Connect Camera to
monitor using RCA cable, then follow
1. Display Screen: instructions.
3. Another Device: Remove SD card
to view files on another device.
When finished, press the Power button to turn the Camera off, then clean
and store according to “Inspection and Maintenance” on page 10.
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Inspection and Maintenance
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual
must be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
Make sure that the Camera is OFF and unplugged from its
charger before performing any procedure in this section.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Inspection
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the
general condition of the tool. Check for:
• condensation in Imager Head,
• cracked or damaged Cable,
• cracked or broken parts, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
Cleaning and Storage
1. AFTER USE, use a mild detergent
on a clean cloth to remove any oil,
grease or dirt from the Camera,
especially on the buttons and ports,
being careful to not put excessive
pressure on the Display Screen.
2. Store the Camera, power supply,
cables and accessories in a locked
area out of the reach of children.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Display is on, but does
not show image.
1. Cable connection loose.
2. Imager Head is dirty.
1. Check that Cable is connected.
2. Clean Imager Head.
1. Light is dim at
maximum brightness.
2. Display turns itself off.
3. Camera will not turn on.
1. Low Battery.
2. Low Battery.
3. Low or dead Battery.
1. Charge Battery.
2. Charge Battery.
3. Charge Battery, if it won’t take
a charge, have it replaced
by a qualified technician.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST IN
THIS DOCUMENT AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER
OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND
TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE
PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE
PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY
STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN
BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE
BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS
TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING
OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
Parts List
Part Description Qty
1 Handheld Display Unit 1
2 Cable with 8.5mm Imager Head 1
3 5VDC Power Supply 1
4 RCA Cable 1
5 USB to Mini-B Cable 1
6 Micro SD Card 1
7 45° Mirror Accessory 1
8Hook Accessory 1
9Magnet Accessory 1
10 Storage Case 1
Record Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,
and are not available individually as replacement parts.
Limited 90 Day Warranty
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality
and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from
defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence
or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation,
normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death,
injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages
arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation
charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany
the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace
the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily
and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense,
but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within
the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
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