RIDGID SeeSnake - Manual (Page 6)

Ridge Tool Company
Tools For The Professional TM
SeeSnake ®
Monitor Keypad Functions and Controls
The keypad on top of the LCD monitor has three modes of
operation:
• VCR Mode - control the built-in VCR and/or an optional
Lanc-controlled recording device. (Many 8mm, Hi-8(tm),
Digital8(tm) and MiniDV camcorders)
• Monitor Mode - adjust the monitor’s image
• System Setup Mode - access the system setup menu
VCR Mode Lamp - when lit, the keypad buttons operate the
VCR.
Monitor Mode Lamp - when lit, the keypad buttons adjust
the monitor’s image, as indicated by the symbols on the gray
strip.
Monitor On/Off Button - turns only the monitor off and
on while the rest of the system stays on. Functions in VCR
Mode.
One Touch Record Button - starts and pauses recording. To
start recording press once. To pause recording press again.
Play/Pause Button - Plays video recorded on the VCR. If
pressed while playing or recording, either function will be
paused.
Adjusting the Monitor’s Image
Press and hold the VCR/Monitor Mode button until the
Monitor Mode Lamp is lit. (Two seconds)
The glowing Monitor Mode Lamp will let you know you are
in monitor adjust mode.
To adjust the brightness, contrast or colour, press the button
above the appropriate symbol on the gray bar. Use the
buttons above the “+” or “-” symbols to adjust.
To exit monitor mode, press and hold the VCR/Monitor
Mode button for two seconds.
NOTE: In monitor mode if no buttons are pressed for
7 seconds the system will automatically switch back to VCR
mode.
Setting the Menu Options
To enter menu mode, press and release the Fast Forward and
Rewind buttons simultaneously.
To move through the menu choices, press the Play button.
To scroll through the choices for the menu item you want to
change, press either the Fast Forward or Rewind button.
To exit the menu settings and accept your changes,
press and release the Fast Forward and Rewind buttons
simultaneously.
Menu Options
• Restore factory defaults - Resets all options to factory
default settings.
• VCR function display - Determines how VCR functions
(Record, Play, Fast-Forward/ Rewind, Stop) are displayed
on the monitor.
• VCR power save - Automatically turns the VCR OFF if it has
been idle for a userselectable amount of time. VCR will
turn ON automatically when you press a function key on
the keypad.
• Transmitter Enable - When ON, the Dimmer/Transmitter
knob can activate the Mini SeeSnake In-Line Transmitter.
When OFF, transmitter activation is disabled.
• Calibrate ToolCase - Performs a self-calibration for
accurate VCR function display. If the LCD monitor does
not correctly display the state of the VCR, calibration may
correct the problem. A blank tape with 10 minutes of
available recording time will be necessary.
NOTE: The Colour video toolcase will only control the record
and stop functions of the external device. You MUST use
the Monitor keypad to start and stop recording on both
recorders or the external deck will not respond.
Controlling an External Video Recorder from the Colour
Video ToolCase
VCR Mode Lamp
Rewind
Button
Fast Forward
Button
One Touch
Record Button
VCR/Monitor
Mode Button
Play/Pause Button Stop Button
Monitor On/Off Colour Contrast Increase
Monitor Mode Lamp Brightness Decrease Return