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General DCS2000 User Manual

Rugged super high-performance vga recording video borescope system with 7-inch lcd
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RUGGED SUPER HIGH-PERFORMANCE
VGA RECORDING VIDEO BORESCOPE SYSTEM
WITH 7-INCH LCD
USER'S MANUAL
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone 781-665-1400
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com
DCS2000
Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.

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  • Page 1 RUGGED SUPER HIGH-PERFORMANCE VGA RECORDING VIDEO BORESCOPE SYSTEM WITH 7-INCH LCD USER’S MANUAL 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com DCS2000 Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The DCS2000 is a complete system that combines a handheld VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixel) recording video borescope console with General’s P16181HP VGA resolution probe. The included probe is 39 in. (1m) long and has a camera head diameter of 0.22 in.

  • Page 3: Key Features

    1m (39 in.) • Console is also compatible with five optional VGA resolution probes from General: two VGA probes of 2m and 3m length, three VGA articulating probes of 1m, 2m and 3m length, and a VGA resolution pipe and duct inspection probe that is 72 ft. (22m) long •...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Fig. 1 below shows the names and locations of all of the controls, connectors and physical structures of the DCS2000. Table 1 on the next page details how the function of each front-panel button changes with the console’s operating mode. Familiarize yourself with the labels, positions and functions of all buttons and connectors before moving on to the Setup Instructions and Operating Instructions.
  • Page 5 Table 1. The DCS2000’s multi-function buttons Button Label In Preview Mode In Playback Mode In Menu Mode In certain submenus and prompt screens, Decreases brightness Selects next-oldest video or photo highlights field at left for change of camera lighting LEDs...

  • Page 6: Setup Instructions

    Continue charging the battery for at least 3 hours. You can operate the DCS2000 while the battery charges. To do so, power on the console by pressing and holding the button.

  • Page 7: Viewing Live Video And Saved Media On A Tv Monitor

    VIEWING LIVE VIDEO AND SAVED MEDIA ON A TV MONITOR The DCS2000 includes an AV (Analog Video) Out jack on its right side for connecting the console to any TV monitor that uses the NTSC or PAL broadcast standard. By making the connection, you can view live video, or saved videos (with voice annotation) and photos, on a screen larger than the DCS2000’s.

  • Page 8: Using The Three Control Buttons

    10. Probe connector To adjust the intensity of the LEDs at the tip of the P16181HP, use the buttons on the DCS2000 console. Remember to remove the rubber protective cap from the tip of the probe before using it. Using the Three Control Buttons...

  • Page 9: Taking Pictures And Recording Videos

    Instructions for deleting files can be found later in this user’s manual. VIEWING SAVED PHOTOS AND VIDEOS To view a picture or play back a video on the DCS2000’s LCD or a TV monitor, switch the unit out of Preview mode and into Playback mode by pressing the button.
  • Page 10 Photos and videos stored on the SD card also can be viewed on a PC. If your computer has an SD card slot, you can remove the SD card from your DCS2000 and plug it directly into your PC. If your PC does not have an SD card slot, you can purchase a USB SD card reader (Part No.

  • Page 11: Navigating The Menus

    SD card and be unable to do so. Finally, remember to disable the Auto Power Off function of the DCS2000 if you expect to view SD card content on a PC via the USB cable for longer than the APO triggering time.
  • Page 12 PC via a USB link). 15 MINUTES Choose 5 MINUTES, 10 MINUTES, 15 MINUTES or 30 MINUTES to automatically power off the DCS2000 OK button to save the setting and return to the Main Menu.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    The LANGUAGE submenu Options Instructions English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Selects language of screens, menus and submenus. Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, highlight it. Then press the OK button to save the selection and Use the buttons to navigate to your preference and Danish, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Bulgarian, Turkish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Estonian, Lithuanian, return to the Main Menu.

  • Page 14: Operating, Maintenance & Troubleshooting Tips

    To clean the housing of the console, use a soft, dry cloth. • Operate and store the DCS2000 only in a cool (under 140ºF or 60ºC), dry, well-ventilated place. Avoid exposing the unit to sunlight for long periods of time.

  • Page 15: Warranty Information

    This limited warranty does not apply to damages that General determines to be from an attempted repair by non-authorized personnel or misuse, alterations, normal wear and tear, or accidental damage. The defective unit must be returned to General Tools &...
  • Page 16 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com Specifications subject to change without notice ©2015 GENERAL TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS NOTICE - WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. MAN# DCS2000 5/6/15...

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