Connecting the DVDPak
SeeSnake
System
Video In
Connector
Power Input For
Transmitter Clip-on
Sony DVDR Only
Terminal
Figure 3 – DVDPak Connections
Connection Icons
SeeSnake System Connector
Video In Plug
A/V out Jack
Transmitter Clip-on Terminal
DVDPak Power Jack
DVDR-Only Power Jack
Figure 4 – Connecting System Plug to DVDPak System
Connector
When connecting/disconnecting the SeeSnake
system cable, turn only the locking sleeve. To prevent
NOTICE
damage, do not bend or twist the connector or cable.
Microphone
A/V Out
Mute Switch
Power Input For
DVDPak
Guide Ridge
Ridge Tool Company
SeeSnake
SeeSnake System Cable
Unwrap the SeeSnake System Cable from its holder and
match the System Cable plug to the matching SeeSnake
System Connector on the DVDPak. To join the con-
nectors, align the guide pin to the guide socket, push the
connector straight in and tighten the outer locking sleeve.
NOTE! A guide ridge molded into the top of the cable
connector will point up when the plug is correctly
aligned.
External Monitor Options
1. The DVDPak may be used with an external SeeSnake
monitor by connecting an RCA cable found in the
pouch attached to the shoulder strap, from the Video
Out port on the monitor. Connect the other end of the
cable to the yellow DVDPak video input port on the
back of the DVDPak, marked with
2. The A/V out port
from the camera and live audio from the microphone
out to another DVDR or monitor. (If connected to a
monitor which has speakers it may cause a feedback
squeal; this can be prevented by muting the micro-
phone with the Mute Switch).
The A/V out port does not transmit recorded video or
audio output from the Sony DVDR.
Figure 5 – DVDPak with SeeSnake
The SeeSnake DVDPak can either be powered with
Powering The SeeSnake DVDPak
RIDGID Li-Ion rechargeable battery or plugged in to
an outlet using a supplied AC/DC power converter.
Battery power is the preferred powering method to re-
duce the risk of electrical shock. Additionally, the
power converter is not rated for outdoor use and
should only be used indoors.
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DVDPak
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will pass through live video
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