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VPC-64/ VPX-64 VIDEO POLE CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL RESEARCH ELECTRONICS INTERNA TIONAL 455 Security Place Algood, TN 38506 U .S.A. +1 931-537-6032 http://www .reiusa.net/[...]
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© COPYRIGHT RESEARCH ELECTRONICS INTERNA TIONAL This manual contains proprietary informatio n intended solely for use with the VPC -64 Video P ole Camera, and t he VPX -64 Extende d P ole Camera and relative accessories. All information contained within this manual is subject to change without notice. The Video P ole Camera is sold in two differen[...]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS i REI VPC/VP X T ABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 1 PRECA UTIONS ........................................................................................... 3 CONTROLS ..............................................................................[...]
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INTRODUCTION 1 REI VPC/VP X INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VP C -64 Video P ole Camera, or VPX - 64 Extended Video P ole C amera . Both mo dels of the Video P ole Camera allow you to extend your view of your surroundings that might otherw ise be difficult or dangerou s. W ith REI’s Video P ole Camera, you can look up into drop ceilings[...]
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PRECAUTIONS 3 REI VPC/VP X PRECAUTIONS Do not use the Video P ole Camera near pow er lines or high voltage wiring, possible electrocution may occur . Exercise care in walking , climbing or other m ovements while watching the LC D Monitor . Serious injuries may result. If the Video P ole Camera is used to mo ve overhead objects, do not stand directl[...]
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CONTROLS REI VPC/VP X 4 CONTROLS MONIT OR Figure 1 “Monitor Cont rols” 1. Po w e r O n I n d i c a t o r : The unit can be “ ON” with or without a Camera Head attached to the pole. 2. Po w e r S w i t c h : turns the unit “ ON” and “ OFF ”. 3. DC P ower In Jack: power input for the unit. 4. Low Battery Indicator : indicates the batt[...]
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CONTROLS 5 REI VPC/VP X CAMERA HEAD Figure 2 “Camera Head” (Color Camera Head Pictu red) 1. Camera Connector : connects the Camera Head to the pole. This connector provides both electrical and physical connections. 2. Camera L e ns : can be rotated to focus the video image. It can also be changed with either of the additionally supplied Wide an[...]
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USING THE VIDEO POLE CAMERA REI VPC/VP X 6 USING THE VIDEO POLE CAMERA ASSEMBLING THE UNIT 1. R emove t he main body of the Video P ole Camera, which includes the pole and monitor , from the case. 2. R emove th e camera from the case 3. Place the camera on the pole such that two connectors align. There is a tab in the connector on the pole and a sl[...]
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USING THE VIDEO POLE CAMERA 7 REI VPC/VP X EXTENDING THE POLE The VPC -64 can be extended up to 6.5 feet (200cm) and t he VPX -64 can be extended up to 12.5 feet (386cm). T o ext end the pole, release one or more locking latches on the side of the pole. Extend the pole to the desired length. Close the locking latches. When the Video P ole Came ra i[...]
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USING THE VIDEO POLE CAMERA REI VPC/VP X 8 VIEWING RECORDED VIDEO Video from an external video source can be viewed on the LCD Mo nitor of the VPC. Using the supplied video cable, insert the 3. 5mm stereo plug in the Video I/O Jack. Then the Video In RCA jack in the external video source. Note, when used to vi ew external video signals the Came ra [...]
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SPECIFICATIONS 9 REI VPC/VP X SPECIFICATIONS VPC -64 OV ERALL LENGTH Extended with Camera Head attached 6.5 feet (200cm) Retracted with Camera Head attached 24.5 inches (62cm) WEIGHT VPC -64 with Camera Head attached : 3.6 lbs (1.6 kg) Case with VPC -64 and all accessories: 11.0 lbs (5 kg) CASE SIZE 18.5 in (47cm) x 6 in (15.3cm) x 14.5 in (36.8cm)[...]
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SPECIFICATIONS REI VPC/VP X 10 COL OR CAMERA HEAD* Signal F ormat: NTSC Horizontal Resolution: More than 380 Lines Sensitivity: 0.5 L ux / F1.2 , 1.0 Lux / F2.0 (A GC on) Illumination: 4 White LEDs with variable brightness control Camera Lens: 3.6mm, 8 mm, & 16 mm Camera T ilt: +90 ˚ to -25 ˚ IR ILL UMINA TED BLACK & WHITE CAMERA HEAD* Si[...]
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VPC-64 PACKING LIST 11 REI VPC/VP X VPC-64 PACKING LIST 1. Additional Lens (8mm & 16mm) 2. Additional IR Camera (optional) 3. Accessory Compartment 4. Flexible Camera Extension 5. P ole and Monitor 6. P ower Supply w/ AC adapter 7. Battery Compartment 8. Battery Charger 9. Video Cables 10. AC Adapter 11. Camera[...]
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VPX-64 PACKING LIST 13 REI VPC/VP X VPX-64 PACKING LIST 12. Additional Lens (8mm & 16mm) 13. Additional IR Camera (optional) 14. Accessory Compartment 15. Flexible Camera Extension 16. P ole and Monitor 17. P ower Supply w/ AC adapter 18. Battery Compartment 19. Battery Charger 20. Video Cables 21. AC Adapter 22. Camera[...]
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RESEARCH ELECTRONICS INTERNA TIONAL 455 Security Place Algood, TN 38506 U .S.A. +1 931-537-6032 http://www .reiusa.net/ © COPYRIGHT RESEARCH ELECTRONICS INTERNA TIONAL This manual contai ns P rop rietary Information solely for use with the V PC -64. All information within the manual is subject to change without notice.[...]