Triplett CobraCam – PN: 8110 - Manual (Page 5)

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Using the CobraCam
Turn on the CobraCam by pressing the Power Button for about 1 second and then releas-
ing it. The green power LED should light and the LCD should show whatever is in front of
the camera.
The Headlite LEDs initially come on at full brightness. Use the Up and Down buttons to
adjust their brightness. The proper setting of the LEDs is not obvious and requires some
experimentation. The LEDs have little effect when there is adequate light for the camera,
but have a dramatic effect when the light level is low or absent. The Headlites are intended
to illuminate objects near the camera lens. They will not light up objects that are several
feet or more away. Adjust the Headlite brightness so that the best view of the desired
object is obtained. If the adjustment is too bright, the image will ‘glare’ and obscure visibil-
ity. Generally, the lowest brightness that produces a useable image is best. It will often be
found that a better image can be obtained by slightly repositioning the camera and adjust-
ing the Headlite brightness.
Rotating the Image
The image on the LCD can be rotated (flipped) by 180 degrees by simultaneously pressing
and holding the Up and Down buttons for about 1 second.
Using the Magnet and the Hook
A magnet or a hook may be clipped to the camera head. These can be used to retrieve small
objects from hidden locations. Be careful not to apply to much pressure to these accesso-
ries, or they may come off in an inaccessible location. If this is a possibility, apply some
tape to the camera head to keep the accessories tightly attached and prevent their loss.
Using the Video Output
The CobraCam outputs a standard NTSC baseband video signal from the base of its handle.
Using the provided interface cable, this signal can be sent to a TV with standard video
inputs. Any image on the CobraCam’s LCD can then be viewed on a TV screen or sent to
a video recorder. To use, simply put one end of the interface cable into the bottom end of
the CobraCam’s handle and the other end into the TV or video recorder.
CobraCam Includes:
Magnet Atttachment
PN: 13845
Hook Atttachment PN: 13846
Carrying Case PN: 10-4302
Video Cable: PN: 79-807