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Summary of Contents for General TorchScope
- Page 1 TorchScope VIDEO RECORDING FLASHLIGHT USER’S MANUAL DCF1 Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Lighting for the TorchScope’s line-of-sight camera is provided by a powerful LED flashlight that can be used independently. One obvious application for the TorchScope is documenting—with high-definition, date- and time-stamped video and photos—the rounds of... -
Page 3: Key Features
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The flashlight section of the TorchScope uses three 2-watt LED lights that are powerful enough to disorient or cause short-term vision problems for anyone looking directly at them. Avoid staring at those lights—especially when the flashlight is operated in full power or fast strobe mode. -
Page 4: Product Overview
(Callout 9). Then slide the battery into the compartment anode (+ side) first. Secure the cover as tightly as possible because it provides a waterproof seal. During charging, the TorchScope can be used as a flashlight, but not as a video camera. Charging may take up to eight hours. -
Page 5: Install Memory Card
The TorchScope cannot record video clips or capture photos until a MicroSD card has been installed. 1. If the TorchScope is not already off, with its front end open, power the unit off and unscrew and remove the flashlight/camera head cover (Callout 15). -
Page 6: Set Date, Time & Language
To format a MicroSD card, begin by powering on the TorchScope by pressing the button. The Status light (Callout 6) will glow green and live video will appear on the LCD viewfinder. Briefly press the button to call up the Setup menu with the top (Exit) line highlighted in blue. Briefly press the button once to navigate to and highlight the Format line. -
Page 7: Set Recording Parameters
SET RECORDING PARAMETERS The TorchScope can record video clips and capture still photos of the camera’s field of view. By default, video clips record at HD (1280 x 720 pixel) resolution, and photos are captured and saved at 5M (5 megapixel, or 2592 x 1944 pixel) resolution. -
Page 8: Operating Instructions
To view live video, and prepare to record video clips or take photos, briefly press the button to power on the TorchScope’s video camera. To begin recording a video clip, point the flashlight at an area or target of interest and press the button. -
Page 9: Loop Recording
A vertical bar graph with a slider indicating the zoom level will appear overlaid on live video at the right side of the viewfinder. The TorchScope provides 20 discrete zoom levels over a range of 1 to 4X, so each step increase in zoom produced by continuing to press and hold the button increases the level by 0.2. - Page 10 2) Insert the Mini USB plug end of the included cable into the Mini USB jack of the TorchScope and the full-size USB plug at the other end of the cable into a USB port of your PC.
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Page 11: Specifications
Before immersing the unit in water, give both covers a final tightening. After using the TorchScope in seawater, rinse the entire unit in fresh water and allow the exterior to dry before using the unit again. -
Page 12: Warranty Information
Acceptance 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, consequential or punitive damages, or for any cost, attorneys’ fees, expenses, or losses alleged to be a consequence of damage due to failure of, or defect in any product including, but not limited to, any claims for loss of profits.
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