RIDGID SeeSnake - Manual (Page 4)

Ridge Tool Company
Tools For The Professional TM
SeeSnake ®
Video recording
To record you can use the record button on the VCR or the
large red (Record / Record Stop) button.
NOTE: when you use the two different recording buttons (big
red button/button on VCR) then keep in mind that they don’t
work together. This means if you push the one button, the
other won’t “know” what the other one did. E.g. if you push
record on the VCR, then to stop recording you have to push
the big red button twice.
You can record audio via the “hands free” microphone on the
unit itself or with the handheld microphone.
Make sure the Volume/Audio Off knob is not in the audio off
position. This knob can be anywhere in the red band area.
If you don’t want to record audio turn the volume/audio off
knob counterclockwise until it snaps into the OFF position.
When you use the “hands free” microphone a red light will
be illuminated when activated. Simply speak towards the
unit (the light then will flash brighter). When you use the
handheld microphone the light will not be illuminated until
you activate it.
NOTE: the audio LED on the left side of the hands free
microphone has three settings:
1. OFF: Volume/audio knob in position OFF or handheld
microphone plugged in and not activated. No audio will
be recorded.
2. DIM: Unit is ready to record, but not picking up strong
audio signal.
3. BRIGHT RED: Unit is recording strong audio signal
with hands free microphone or activated handheld
microphone.
Colour Toolcase
Description and Specifications
The Colour Video ToolCase can operate off either AC or DC
external power sources as well as an internal battery that
allows you to operate the SeeSnake system when external
power is unavailable or inconvenient. The unit has a built-in
charging circuit and a 3-colour lamp that gives you a visual
indication of the battery’s status.
Front panel Audio/Video dubbing jacks allow you to play,
record, or copy tapes from an external video device.
An on-board microprocessor gives you advanced functionality
and control, including:
On-screen display of audio recording status, battery life,
Mini SeeSnake transmitter operation, VCR function, monitor
picture adjustment, and the system setup menu.
Power-save mode turns off the VCR when it has been idle for
a pre-selected amount of time to help conserve power. This
option can be enabled from the System Setup Menu.
Monitor power switch lets you turn off the monitor while the
rest of the system remains on (while locating, for example) to
extend battery life.
Auto power-off prevents unintentional battery discharge by
interrupting system power when the monitor is lowered to
its stowed position.
Auto-power transfer prevents system reset and loss of
distance measurements by instantly switching to/from
the internal battery whenever an external power source is
connected or disconnected.
LANC port controls an external LANC video device from
the keypad. (Many 8mm, Hi- 8(tm), Digital8(tm) and MiniDV
camcorders) Allows simultaneous recording of inspections
with the built-in VCR and an external device.
NOTE: For specifications see Appendix A.