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- Page 1 DCS500-Manual_FINAL_060914_awb 6/9/14 12:44 PM Page 1 WIRELESS RECORDING VIDEO INSPECTION SYSTEM with 5-INCH LCD USER’S MANUAL DCS500 Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DCS500-Manual_FINAL_060914_awb 6/9/14 12:44 PM Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Key Features ..........3 Safety Instructions . -
Page 3: Key Features
DCS500-Manual_FINAL_060914_awb 6/9/14 12:44 PM Page 3 KEY FEATURES • Monitor with 5 in. (127mm) diagonal color LCD can be detached from pistol grip and probe to receive video wirelessly • Grip and monitor are IP54 splash-proof • Grip attaches to 1m long x 9mm (0.35 in.) diameter flexible-obedient camera-tipped probe with IP67 rating and depth of field of 1 in. -
Page 4: What's In The Package
• A hard copy of this user’s manual PRODUCT OVERVIEW Fig. 1 shows and names all of the accessories that come with the DCS500. Fig. 2 shows the names and locations of all the controls, jacks, ports and structures of the unit. Table 1 details how the function of each front-panel button changes with the DCS500’s operating mode. - Page 5 DCS500-Manual_FINAL_060914_awb 6/9/14 12:44 PM Page 5 Fig. 2. The DCS500’s controls, connectors and physical structures A. Lens cap B. Camera head C. 1m long, 9mm diameter flexible-obedient probe D. Probe connector S. Threaded tripod mounting hole E. LCD T. Speaker F.
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Page 6: Setup Instructions
DCS500-Manual_FINAL_060914_awb 6/9/14 12:44 PM Page 6 Table 1. The DCS500’s multi-function buttons Button In Preview Mode In Playback Mode In Menu Mode Label Pressed and held, Pressed and held, powers Pressed and held, powers unit powers unit off unit off... -
Page 7: Charge Batteries
To install the included 2GB MicroSD memory card (or another card of up to 16GB capacity) in the DCS500 console, lift the black rubber flap on its right side (Fig. 2, Callout L). Grasp the card between your thumb and index finger with the contacts facing up. Push the card into the socket (Callout Y) until you feel the card spring back and hear a click. -
Page 8: Operating Instructions
7. Press the 4:3/ESC button (Fig. 2, Callout R) twice to return to Preview (live video) mode. INSTALL THREAD PROTECTOR OR PROBE TIP ACCESSORY The DCS500 comes with four accessories (Fig. 1, Callouts 4 to 7) that screw on to the camera- tipped end of the 9mm probe. Each accessory has a specific purpose: •... -
Page 9: Viewing Live Video On The Monitor
1. View it on the monitor’s 5 in. LCD. 2. View it on a larger TV monitor. 3. View it on a desktop or laptop PC after connecting the PC to the DCS500 with the supplied USB cable. This option requires installing the ScopeView photo/video management/display application and an accompanying driver for the DCS500 from the mini-disc included in your system. -
Page 10: Viewing Live Video On A Tv Monitor
TV Output Standard setting from NTSC to PAL (see p. 15 for instructions) After you make the connection, you can watch live video on the DCS500 and the TV at the same time. Note: Live video exiting through the TV OUT jack can be zoomed in and out using the buttons. -
Page 11: Recording And Viewing Videos And Photos
MicroSD card. Similarly, squeezing and holding the trigger (or pressing the front-panel button) causes the DCS500 to begin recording an .avi video clip of the probe’s field of view onto the MicroSD memory card (if installed) or into the unit’s flash memory. -
Page 12: Viewing Saved Videos And Pictures
DCS500 and plugging it into the PC. 4. View them on a desktop or laptop PC by connecting it to the DCS500 with the supplied USB cable. You can view the media using a) standard computer photo and video viewing... - Page 13 5. Power the DCS500 back on by pressing and holding the button again. After you make the connection, you can view recorded video clips and pictures on the DCS500 and the TV at the same time. You can also hear any voice annotations added to video clips.
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Page 14: Navigating The Five Menus
.AVI format and pictures are in .JPG format. NAVIGATING THE FIVE MENUS The DCS500 provides five menus which you can use to change many of the system’s operating parameters and display characteristics. Four of the five menus become accessible by pressing the MENU button with the DCS500 in Preview mode. - Page 15 DCS500-Manual_FINAL_060914_awb 6/9/14 12:44 PM Page 15 The The Auto Capture menu Submenu name Options Instructions/Comments Auto Capture Select On to activate motion sensing Off (default) Master Capture Photo 1 (default) Selects the camera action to be taken automatically in Photo 3 response to a motion event.
- Page 16 DCS500-Manual_FINAL_060914_awb 6/9/14 12:44 PM Page 16 Set to Default Select Yes to reset all settings to their default value No (default) Disk Information Displays the total capacity of installed memory— 128Mbyte internal + MicroSD card capacity (if installed)—and how much of that capacity is free...
- Page 17 DCS500-Manual_FINAL_060914_awb 6/9/14 12:44 PM Page 17 Photo TimeStamp On (default) Select On to record the date and time when a photo is saved. This information becomes part of the photo’s file and is overlaid on displays of the image. Selecting Off prevents addition of date and time stamps to photo files.
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Page 18: Installing And Using Scopeview
“Yes, I want to restart my computer now”, filled in, save all of your open work and click Finish. 13. Power off your DCS500 and follow Steps 3 through 9 of the instructions for "Viewing Live Video on a PC” on p. 10. -
Page 19: Using Scopeview
• The status bar at the bottom of the ScopeView window To view live video, establish a USB connection between the DCS500 and your PC, power on the DCS500, open ScopeView and click the tab. -
Page 20: Specifications
To configure ScopeView and your DCS500 to automatically capture videos and/or photos on a regular schedule, click the button on the toolbar. -
Page 21: Maintenance Tips
DCS500-Manual_FINAL_060914_awb 6/9/14 12:44 PM Page 21 Auto Power Off Never (default), 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes Interval Options Menu Languages English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese AC Adaptor I/O 100 to 240VAC (in), 9VDC @ 1.3A (out) Li-ion Battery Capacities 1500mAh @ 7.4V (grip), 1700mAh @ 7.4V (console) -
Page 22: Warranty Information
Operate and store the DCS500 only in a cool (under 140ºF or 60ºC), dry, well-ventilated place. Avoid exposing the unit to sunlight for long periods of time. The DCS500 is designed for industrial and environmental use only. Never use it for human or any other biological inspection. -
Page 23: Return For Repair Policy
DCS500-Manual_FINAL_060914_awb 6/9/14 12:44 PM Page 23 RETURN FOR REPAIR POLICY Every effort has been made to provide you with a reliable product of superior quality. However, in the event your instrument requires repair, please contact our Customer Service to obtain an RGA... - Page 24 DCS500-Manual_FINAL_060914_awb 6/9/14 12:44 PM Page 24 GENERAL TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS 80 White Street New York, NY 10013-3567 PHONE (212) 431-6100 FAX (212) 431-6499 TOLL FREE (800) 697-8665 e-mail: sales@generaltools.com www.generaltools.com DCS500 User’s Manual Specifications subject to change without notice ©2014 GENERAL TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS NOTICE - WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS.