The SeeSnake CS6x and CS6x Pak are digital monitors from RIDGID that give you the same powerful features in two convenient form factors.
Both monitors are compatible with all SeeSnake cameras and have the same features and operation.
The CS6x is designed to dock with the rM200 camera reel for easy storage and transport.
And the CS6x Pak mounts to the Compact2.
It can be tilted to any angle.
And it can be quickly released for placement away from the camera reel.
The front cover tilts down and can be used as a stand.
This tutorial covers the basics of using your monitor:
Connecting your camera, power options, keypad controls, and capturing media to a USB drive.
The monitors also include software applications that extend their capabilities.
HQx Live is a mobile app that lets you view and record inspections on your iOS or Android device and share inspection media right from the jobsite.
HQ for Windows is a powerful software tool for archiving inspections and generating customized reports in multiple formats.
The formats include print, USB, DVD, and online via YouTube and RIDGID Connect.
You can find out more about our PC software and mobile apps on the SeeSnake support website.
Let’s start with a look at your power options.
The monitors can be powered with an 18 volt rechargeable battery.
An AC adapter is also included.
The AC adapter is intended for indoor use in dry conditions only.
The power jack is located on the front of the monitors under the rubber cover.
When connected to AC you can replace the battery during an inspection without powering off the unit.
The camera connection is on the back of the monitors.
When connecting your camera tighten the locking sleeve until it is snug.
This ensures a good connection between the camera and monitor.
Operation is controlled via the keypad.
The power key turns the system ON.
In the center are three keys for controlling your camera.
The LED Brightness key adjusts the lighting...
The Zero key sets the distance counter to zero.
And the sonde key activates the built-in transmitter.
The rest of the keys control the monitor.
The Menu key opens the menu and exits you out of screens and tabs.
The Arrow keys are for navigation,
and the Select key selects highlighted items and lets you pause and resume video recording.
The Microphone Mute key turns the microphone off when you don’t want to record audio.
The Image Flip key rotates the camera image 180 degrees.
This is helpful when your camera isn’t self-leveling.
The Text key superimposes text on your captured media.
This feature is covered in a separate tutorial.
To capture media on your monitor insert a USB drive.
The Video key starts and stops standard video recording.
Standard Video has the largest file size.
Short clips can usually be emailed, but longer recordings are best delivered on a USB drive or uploaded to services like YouTube or RIDGID Connect.
The Autolog key starts and stops Autolog recording.
Autolog is a compressed video format with files that are smaller than standard video.
The Photo key has two functions:
A short press captures a photo,
and a long press captures a photo with sound.
This feature is called PhotoTalk, and it gives you the “show and tell” benefit of video in a file size that’s small and email friendly.
You can end a PhotoTalk recording by pressing the Select or Photo key.
When you’re finished with your inspection
you can remove the USB and deliver it to your customer.
Your customer can view their inspection by opening the USB and clicking on the Report file.
The report opens in their web browser and they can view images and video clips by clicking on them.
In this tutorial we’ve covered what you need to know to get up and running quickly.
For additional tutorials, visit the SeeSnake support website and the RIDGID Today YouTube channel.
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