General-tools-and-instruments DCS1700 v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur

HIGH-PERFORMANCE VGA RECORDINGVIDEO BORESCOPE SYSTEMUSER’S MANUALDCS1700Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSVIEWING LIVE VIDEO ON THE LCDIf you followed the procedure for resetting the Auto Power Off interval in the previoussection, you

video appears right-side up. You can change the viewing angle of the probe (enabling itto see around corners) by attaching the included 110° mirror ac

OPERATING THE VGA RESOLUTION PROBEThe P16181HP is a high-performance camera-tipped probe that captures video and stillimages at VGA (640 x 480 pixel)

This feature can help you cope with very low-light conditions. When recording with theboost feature activated, you must hold the probe very steady or

Attaching the Mirrored Viewing TipThe only accessory included with the P16181HP is a 110° mirrored viewing tip. Toattach it to the probe:1. Pull off t

To stop recording, press the button again. This causes the red running clock todisappear and returns the DCS1700 to Preview mode. As the clip is ended

Photos and videos stored on the SD card also can be viewed on a PC. If your computerhas an SD card slot, you can remove the SD card from your DCS1700

• The ALBUM submenu lets you browse thumbnails of photo and video files storedon the SD card• The LANGUAGE submenu lets you choose one of 27 languages

Finally, remember that once you open any menu or submenu, you have 2 minutes and30 seconds to select an option before the menu automatically closes, r

The DATE/TIME submenu (continued)Submenu name Options Instructions/CommentsFORMAT Y/M/D (default)M/D/YD/M/YDISPLAY YES (default)NOThe TV SYSTEM submen

TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 –3Key Features . . . . . . . . .

The SETTINGS submenuSubmenu name Options Instructions/CommentsAUTO POWER OFF OFF (default) Choose OFF to disable the Auto Power Off 5 function (not re

The other two options available through the Special Function menu do the following:1) Switch the display to operate in black & white mode. To open

Specifications (continued)Video Out Formats NTSC and PALVideo Frame Rate 30 frames per second (fps)Compression Format Compatible with MPEG4Recording M

• If the console “freezes” (pushing buttons has no effect) like a computer, straightenout a paper clip and use one end to press the red Reset button o

COMPATIBLE PROBES & ACCESSORIESThe table below lists and describes all probes and accessories compatible with the DCS1700.Model No. Description C

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The DCS1700 has three operating modes: Preview, Playback and Menu:• In Preview mode, live video framed by the camera’s field of view is displayed onth

KEY FEATURES• Wand-type grip can be operated one-handed, freeing your other hand to use tools• 3.5 in. (89mm) diagonal LCD• 39 in. (1m) long, 0.22 in.

WHAT’S IN THE CASEThe DCS1700 comes in a custom hard plastic protective carrying case. Inside the case are:• The DCS1700 console. The console integrat

Table 1. The DCS1700’s multi-function buttonsButton Label In Preview Mode In Playback Mode In Menu ModeN/AN/AOpens Main Menu6Opens SpecialFunction men

Button Label In Preview Mode In Playback Mode In Menu ModeN/A N/AN/A N/A7Table 1. The DCS1700’s multi-function buttons (continued)Pressed once,enters

SETUP INSTRUCTIONSINSTALL BATTERIESThe DCS1700’s battery compartment is accessible from the bottom of the grip. You canuse the supplied four “AA” Alka

To disconnect the probe from the console in the future, turn the collar counterclockwiseand pull the probe straight out and away.INSERT SD CARD1. Lift