General DCS1800HP User Manual Download Page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 4

Key Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

What’s in the Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Product Overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 – 6

Setup Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 – 8

Charge Console and Probe Handle/Controller Batteries . . 7 – 8

Sync Console and Probe  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Insert SD Card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 9

Operating Instructions   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 – 16

Viewing Live Video on the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 – 10

Using the Three Control Buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Attaching the Mirrored Viewing Tip  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Viewing Live Video on a TV Monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 – 12

Taking Pictures and Recording Videos  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Viewing Photos and Playing Back Videos . . . . . . . . . . . 12 – 13

Accessing SD Card Content  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Navigating the Main Menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 – 15

Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 – 16

Operating, Maintenance & Troubleshooting Tips   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Compatible Probes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Warranty Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Return for Repair Policy  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Summary of Contents for DCS1800HP

Page 1: ...z HIGH PERFORMANCE WIRELESS RECORDING VIDEO BORESCOPE SYSTEM with VGA RESOLUTION PROBE USER S MANUAL DCS1800HP Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product...

Page 2: ...uctions 9 16 Viewing Live Video on the Console 9 10 Using the Three Control Buttons 10 Attaching the Mirrored Viewing Tip 11 Viewing Live Video on a TV Monitor 11 12 Taking Pictures and Recording Vide...

Page 3: ...to the DCS1800 console Two tables describing all probes compatible with the DCS1800 console can be found on p 18 A thumbwheel on the right side of the DCS1800 TR allows you to adjust the brightness of...

Page 4: ...facing front and two at an angle to reduce glare Operating flexibility is maximized when console is detached from probe In this mode video captured by probe can be sent wirelessly through probe handle...

Page 5: ...TV monitor The cable has RCA plugs at one end and a mini stereo plug at the other end A small flat blade screwdriver for changing the wireless channel of the console and probe This user s manual PRODU...

Page 6: ...de Switches to Preview size of target zooms 2X mode Pressed and held mirrors video Takes a picture No action When setting date time stores jpg photo on SD card increases field value by one unit Starts...

Page 7: ...ating the probe handle controller s thumbwheel downward until you feel and hear a click Table 2 Correlating the color of the LED on the probe handle controller with its battery charge LED COLOR BATTER...

Page 8: ...onsole s LCD resumes showing probe video after a brief delay the two units are already operating on the same channel and there is no need to sync them If detaching the probe handle controller from the...

Page 9: ...d the button again to power the console back on Each time the console is powered on the screen shown below will appear briefly superimposed on live video captured by the camera probe Together the numb...

Page 10: ...Pressing the button a third time rotates the field of view yet another 90 Pressing the button a fourth time restores the original view and extinguishes the red button backlight To remove glare reflect...

Page 11: ...and use your other hand to turn the alignment ring clockwise Keep turning the ring until its leading edge contacts the mirrored viewing tip locking it in place The pair of figures below illustrate th...

Page 12: ...e clip being recorded Pressing and holding the Esc button does not mirror the field of view of the clip being recorded The console will be unable to store videos and pictures if its SD memory card is...

Page 13: ...or through a card reader remember to eject the card from the PC once you are done viewing and or copying the files it contains Depending on your PC s startup settings your computer may fail to restar...

Page 14: ...e the LCD will display the following advisory NO AVOUT CABLE The DATE TIME SETUP line allows you to set the console s calendar and clock Doing so is necessary only if you wish to keep track of your ph...

Page 15: ...s and press the OK Menu button To re disable the function later enter Menu mode scroll down to the AUTO POWER OFF line press the OK Menu button select OFF and press the OK Menu button again to save th...

Page 16: ...OBE Length 1m 3 28 ft Diameter 5 5mm 0 22 in Depth of Field 0 25 to 12 in 6 4 to 300mm Field of View 60 diagonal Resistances To water oil dust per IP67 standard Camera Lighting 4 forward facing LEDs 2...

Page 17: ...damaging the delicate wires and fiber optic cables inside the probe never curl it into a circle with a diameter of less than 6 in The camera head LEDs and thread protector ring are waterproof but not...

Page 18: ...8 COMPATIBLE PROBES The tables below describe and compare all probes compatible with the DCS1800 console COMPATIBLE PROBES Model No SKU Probe Description Camera Head Diameter Probe Length Depth of Fie...

Page 19: ...ance of the exclusive repair and replacement remedies described herein is a condition of the contract for purchase of this product In no event shall General be liable for any incidental special conseq...

Page 20: ...99 TOLL FREE 800 697 8665 e mail sales generaltools com www generaltools com DCS1800HP User s Manual Specifications subject to change without notice 2015 GENERAL TOOLS INSTRUMENTS NOTICE WE ARE NOT RE...

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