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- Page 1 HIGH-PERFORMANCE VGA RECORDING VIDEO BORESCOPE SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL DCS1700 Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
(640 x 480 pixel) recording video borescope console (wand-type grip plus LCD) with General’s P16181HP VGA Resolution Probe. The P16181HP is 39 in. (1m) long and has a camera head diameter of 0.22 in. (5.5mm). The DCS1700 grip is also compatible with dozens of other high-performance VGA and QVGA resolution (320 x 240 pixel) probes from General;... - Page 3 Video files can be opened by more-versatile media players such as freeVLC (www.videolan.org). The 4GB SD memory card included with the DCS1700 can store more than two hours of VGA resolution video, recorded at an average of 26 Mbytes/minute, in addition to hundreds of photos.
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Page 4: Key Features
Never insert a probe attached to the DCS1700 into a structure or space known or suspected to contain live electric wiring • The DCS1700 is intended for industrial applications only. Do not use it for human or any other biological inspections. -
Page 5: What's In The Case
• A 4GB full-size SD memory card • A video cable for connecting the DCS1700 to a TV monitor. The cable has a male RCA plug at one end and a mini-stereo plug at the other. • A USB cable with a mini-USB plug on one end and a full-size USB plug on the other end. - Page 6 Table 1. The DCS1700’s multi-function buttons Button Label In Preview Mode In Playback Mode In Menu Mode Opens Special Offers option to delete In Album menu, offers option to Function menu selected video or photo delete selected video or photo...
- Page 7 Table 1. The DCS1700’s multi-function buttons (continued) Button Label In Preview Mode In Playback Mode In Menu Mode Pressed once, Returns to Preview Exits Main Menu and returns enters Playback mode to Preview mode mode and displays During video playback,...
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Page 8: Setup Instructions
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL BATTERIES The DCS1700’s battery compartment is accessible from the bottom of the grip. You can use the supplied four “AA” Alkaline batteries or install your own rechargeable “AA” batteries. Rechargeable batteries will likely save you money in the long run because the DCS1700 is a “high-drain”... -
Page 9: Insert Sd Card
RESET AUTO POWER OFF INTERVAL By default, the Auto Power Off function of the DCS1700 is disabled. To minimize how often you must change or recharge the instrument’s batteries, General strongly recommends that you reset the Auto Power Off interval to 5 or 10 minutes of inactivity at the front-panel buttons. -
Page 10: Operating Instructions
User Guide on the DCS1700’s LCD. The P16181HP probe supplied with the DCS1700 system is a “soft metal” design, which means that it will not retain its bent shape. Because soft metal probes are so flexible, they are best suited for inspecting the interior of pipes or densely packed equipment... -
Page 11: Viewing Live Video On A Tv Monitor
To do so, you would view a recorded clip of the scene on the LCD of the DCS1700 while looking at live video of the same field of view on a TV. This would make any change in the position or appearance of a component or object easy to spot. -
Page 12: Operating The Vga Resolution Probe
OPERATING THE VGA RESOLUTION PROBE The P16181HP is a high-performance camera-tipped probe that captures video and still images at VGA (640 x 480 pixel) resolution. The probe’s six super-bright LEDs make it particularly suitable for inspecting dark environments and viewing parts and structures within them. - Page 13 This feature can help you cope with very low-light conditions. When recording with the boost feature activated, you must hold the probe very steady or your videos and images will be blurred. To rotate the probe’s field of view, use the button.
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Page 14: Attaching The Mirrored Viewing Tip
Preview mode after taking a picture. User Guide To record a video clip, make sure the DCS1700 is in Preview mode and press the button. Doing so begins creating an .avi video file (with MPEG-4 compression) for storage on the SD card. A red running clock indicating the duration of the clip recorded so far will appear at the lower left of the screen and remain there until the recording is stopped. -
Page 15: Viewing Saved Videos And Pictures
VIEWING SAVED PHOTOS AND VIDEOS User Guide To view a picture or play back a video on the DCS1700’s LCD or a TV monitor, switch the unit out of Preview mode and into Playback mode by pressing the button. The DCS1700 will then recall and display either a still photo (if a photo was the last recording stored) or the first frame of a video clip (if a video was the last recording). -
Page 16: Navigating The Two Menus
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 DCS1700 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 17 • The ALBUM submenu lets you browse thumbnails of photo and video files stored on the SD card • The LANGUAGE submenu lets you choose one of 27 languages for on-screen notifications and menu items • The DATE/TIME submenu lets you set the current date and time (together known as system time) and the date format.
- Page 18 Finally, remember that once you open any menu or submenu, you have 2 minutes and 30 seconds to select an option before the menu automatically closes, returning the DCS1700 to its default Preview operating mode. The LANGUAGE submenu Submenu name...
- Page 19 The DATE/TIME submenu (continued) Submenu name Options Instructions/Comments FORMAT Y/M/D (default) To change the date format: 1) Use the M/D/Y button to cycle through the three options: D/M/Y Y/M/D (default), M/D/Y and D/M/Y. 2) With your preference highlighted, press the button to save the setting and return to the DATE/TIME submenu.
- Page 20 OFF (default) Choose OFF to disable the Auto Power Off function (not recommended). Choose 5 or 10 to automatically power off the DCS1700 after 5 or 10 minutes of inactivity on the keypad. When your selection is highlighted, press the button to save the setting and return to the SETTINGS submenu.
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Page 21: Specifications
Finally, be aware that once black & white mode or object measurement mode is User Guide activated, the DCS1700 will continue to operate in that mode until you deactivate it or reboot the console. To deactivate either special operating mode, enter the Special Function menu by pressing the button. -
Page 22: Operating, Maintenance & Troubleshooting Tips
Specifications (continued) Video Out Formats NTSC and PAL Video Frame Rate 30 frames per second (fps) Compression Format Compatible with MPEG4 Recording Medium Standard-size SD card of up to 32GB capacity Menu Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Danish, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Bulgarian, Turkish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Latvian,... - Page 23 To clean the housing of the console, use a soft, dry cloth. • Operate and store the DCS1700 only in a cool (under 122ºF or 50ºC), dry, well- ventilated place. Avoid exposing the unit to sunlight for long periods of time.
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Page 24: Compatible Probes And Accessories
COMPATIBLE PROBES & ACCESSORIES The table below lists and describes all probes and accessories compatible with the DCS1700. Model No. Description Camera Probe Length Depth of Field (SKU) Head Diameter P16ART-1SM 1m (3.28 ft.) Soft Metal P16ART-2SM 2m (6.6 ft.) -
Page 25: 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’... - Page 26 NOTES ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________...
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