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NOTE: Recordings are automatically limited to a maximum of approximately 2 hours. Recordings exceeding 2 hours
will be split into multiple files.
Pearpoint recommends limiting recordings to a maximum of 30 minutes to optimize video post-processing on a
computer.
For more information about digital video, please refer to the section “Digital Video”.
4.6 Taking pictures
You can save a digital screenshot at any time.
To take a screenshot press the button (the recording or playback will pause while the picture is saved).
The screen will display a “Please Wait” message to indicate that the picture is being saved followed by the file
name.
Note: The picture taken will display exactly what is shown on the screen including any digital enhancements (zoom,
pan or rotate). The on-screen display menu will not be shown.
4.7 Camera control (lights, focus, pan, rotate, zoom)
The P350 cameras have a range of features to help you locate faults in more demanding conditions.
Analog joystick control
The right hand joystick pod provides intuitive control of the connected camera.
The left/right axis controls the pan function,
The front/back axis controls the tilt/rotate function
Pressing down on the joystick will return the cameras to look front and centre.
The associated buttons control the camera focus – ∞ for far objects and o for close objects The associated
buttons control the elevator position when the powered elevator is fitted.
The P350 joysticks automatically re-set their centralised ‘centre’ position when the stop command is sent. In the
event of unexpected behaviour, return the joystick to the centre position and press the spacebar to stop the
system.
Lights
All cameras feature LED floodlights to help illuminate pipes and conduits. LED brightness is controlled using the
brightness controls on the keypad. Press or to change the brightness up or down.
If no auxiliary lighthead is used, press the brightness keys simultaneously to toggle the lights off or reset to last levels.
Auxiliary lighthead
If a lighthead is connected, simultaneously pressing the brightness keys will toggle the light controls between the
following modes:
• Light control: ALL. Adjust both the camera and lighthead in series.
• Light Control: AUX. Adjust the lighthead only.
• Light control: CAMERA. Adjust the camera only. When selected, the light control mode will flash on-screen and fade.
Use the brightness keys to adjust the lighting level.
NOTE: When a lighthead is connected you cannot toggle the lights on and off using a simultaneous press of the
brightness keys as this will change the control mode. To switch off the lights when a lighthead is connected, press the
button until the lights are switched off.
WARNING! The camera and lighthead LEDs are very powerful. Do not look directly at the LEDs or point them at other
people.
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