HCO VH250B - Manual (Page 8)

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BATTERIES
This camera is designed for Lithium or Nickel Metal-Hydride (Ni-MH)
batteries. Alkaline may be used in U150. An AC to DC power cord
(sold separately) can be attached to the bottom port of the camera.
Insert 12 AA (VH200B) or 8 AA (U150/U250B) batteries while
ensuring polarity (+ -) is correctly orientated.
Note: 6V or 9V (VH200B) DC power can be used with or without
batteries inserted. External power by-passes the batteries when 6V or
9V (VH200B) power is connected. Solar panels DO NOT charge
batteries directly located in the camera.
WARNING: Do not use 12V external battery power as camera
damage will occur.
CHECKING BATTERY LEVEL
Battery level can be seen in bottom left corner of viewer screen.
TESTING AND WORKING MODES
The camera has two modes: Setup Mode and Work (ON) Mode.
The camera has a 3-way switch. The center position is SETUP Mode,
right position is WORK (ON) Mode, and left position is OFF.
MENU OPERATIONS AND SETTINGS
LIVE PREVIEW
This option allows the user to view in real time what the camera is
capturing. Pictures/videos can be captured using the “OK” button
while in this mode. This camera is equipped with a Day Color Mode
and Night IR Mode while in Live Preview. It is recommended to
minimize the use of Night IR Mode to avoid battery depletion.
1. Highlight “Live Preview”
2. Push OK button or right arrow button to select
PHOTO MODE
1. Push “Right arrow” button (you will see photo icon in top
right corner of screen)
2. Push UP Arrow for Day Color Mode