WHAT’S IN THE CASE
The DCS1800HP system comes in a custom hard plastic protective carrying case. Inside the
case are:
• The DCS1800 console. The console integrates an LCD monitor, circuitry for wirelessly
connecting to a high-performance camera-tipped probe from General, and front-panel
controls for enlarging and/or mirroring live video as well as recording and playing back
video clips and photos captured by an attached probe.
• The P16181HP VGA Resolution Probe, with a length of 1m (39 in.) and a diameter of
5.5mm (0.22 in.)
• The DCS1800-TR Probe Handle/Controller for transmitting probe video to the DCS1800
console
• A 110° mirrored viewing tip for the probe • A 4GB SD memory card
• An AC adapter/battery charger for a 110/220VAC supply. The adapter has a 5.5VDC,
center-positive output plug.
• An A/V cable for connecting the DCS1800 console to a 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
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Fig. 1 shows the names and locations of all of the controls, ports and jacks of the
DCS1800 console. Table 1 details how the function of each front-panel button changes
with the console’s operating mode. Fig. 2 shows the names and locations of the controls
and main physical features of the P16181HP VGA Resolution Probe. Familiarize yourself
with the labels, positions and functions of all buttons and connectors before moving on
to the Setup Instructions and Operating Instructions.
Fig. 1.
The controls,
ports and jacks
of the DCS1800
console
5
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
1
Start/Stop Video Recording
Button
2
Snapshot Button
3
Power On/Off Button
4
Previous Video/Photo Button
5
▼
Next Video/Photo Button
6
OK/Menu
Enter/Save/Enter
Menu mode Button
7
Esc
Escape/Zoom/Mirror Button
8 SD Card Socket
9 A/V Out Jack
10 AC Adapter Jack
