DCS400_NEW_082610_AWB13P:Layout 1 8/26/10 10:46 AM Page 1 THE SEEKER 400 SERIES WIRELESS CAMERASCOPE INSPECTION SYSTEMS TM DCS400 DCS400-05/09 User’s ManUal Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.
DCS400_NEW_082610_AWB13P:Layout 1 8/26/10 10:46 AM Page 2 CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 System Includes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DCS400_NEW_082610_AWB13P:Layout 1 8/26/10 10:46 AM Page 4 FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS: • 1m (3.28 ft.) long, flexible-obedient probe which is water/dust proof to IP67 standards • 3.5 in. (88.9mm) diagonal TFT-LCD wireless color monitor can be detached from the unit for remote viewing up to 10m (32 ft.) away. Imbedded magnets and flip-out stand on the back of the monitor allow hands-free operation.
DCS400_NEW_082610_AWB13P:Layout 1 8/26/10 10:46 AM Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BATTERY PRECAUTIONS • Read and understand all instructions prior to any operation. • Do not remove labels from the product. • Please use the included factory AC power adapter. Using other AC adaptors may damage the instrument and void the warranty. • Do not operate the product in the presence of flammable/explosive gases.
DCS400_NEW_082610_AWB13P:Layout 1 8/26/10 10:46 AM Page 8 PRODUCT COMPONENTS The SEEKER™400 Wireless Video Recording Inspection System CHAPTER 1: A ONE MINUTE OVERVIEW Fig.1 #8 Magnetic Retrieval Tip #1 Instruction Manual #2 Plastic Case #7 #6 Hook 45º Mirror Retrieval #3 2GB Micro SD Card #5 Accessory Compartment #4 SD Card Adapter CHAPTER 2: IN-DEPTH PRODUCT OVERVIEW #11 Probe & Handle #9 Small Screwdriver MAIN COMPONENTS Fig.
DCS400_NEW_082610_AWB13P:Layout 1 8/26/10 10:46 AM Page 10 LED brightness. Attached to the handle is the 1 meter long probe (#2) which contains the camera (#3) and the LED lights (#4) in the leading end under the black rubber protective cover (#5). Finally there’s the removable and wireless LCD monitor (#6) which controls all of the scope’s functioning and recording controls. The LCD monitor can be attached to the handle or removed and used wirelessly. MAIN CONTROLS The main controls (Fig.
DCS400_NEW_082610_AWB13P:Layout 1 8/26/10 10:47 AM Page 12 CHARGING THE SYSTEM PROBE Fig.7 The SEEKER 400 CameraScope is supplied already connected to a onemeter-long flexible-obedient probe. The SEEKER 400 System has a slim 12-millimeter diameter tip. The SEEKER 400-09 system is supplied with an ultra-slim 9-millimeter diameter probe and the SEEKER 400-05 system is supplied with an superslim 5.5-millimeter diameter probe.
DCS400_NEW_082610_AWB13P:Layout 1 8/26/10 10:47 AM Page 14 The right side of the LCD monitor (Fig.10) houses the controls and connections you will use to view, record and upload your images as well as charge the unit (Fig.7). To start with, the button on the top right of the unit (#1) performs two functions. When it is pushed and held for 3+ seconds, it turns the display ON and OFF.
DCS400_NEW_082610_AWB13P:Layout 1 8/26/10 10:47 AM Page 16 PLAYBACK MODE Once you are in the playback mode (after briefly pressing the ON/OFF button on the top of the monitor), the controls have the following functions: 1. Pressing the left or right outer black buttons (#9 or #10) scrolls through your set of stored pictures and video one step either left or right in their order of capture. 2. Pressing the left yellow button (#7) when Fig.
DCS400_NEW_082610_AWB13P:Layout 1 8/26/10 10:47 AM Page 18 by pressing the left yellow button. When videos are being played back, a white film strip icon appears in the upper left of the display, next to the timer (Fig.20). To pause or resume playback again press the yellow button with the up arrow. Pressing the yellow button on the right with the down arrow will cancel the play- Fig.18 back and bring you back to the main menu. To return back to live camera mode again briefly press the on/off button.
DCS400_NEW_082610_AWB13P:Layout 1 8/26/10 10:47 AM Page 20 CHAPTER 5: THE MENU STRUCTURE TROUBLE SHOOTING SET TIME/DATE ADVANCED SETTINGS AUTO CAPTURE PLAYBACK MENU Auto Capture Set Time/Date Tuner Channel File Delete On YYYY/MM/DD Ch1 Single Off HH:MM:SS Ch2 Delete Exit YY/MM/DD Ch3 Yes Ch4 No Manual Capture Photo Time Stamp Exit All Photo 1 On Photo Quality Photo 3 Off Delete Movie 5 Exit High Quality Yes Movie 10 Standard Quality No Movie Time Stamp Exit Low Quality Cancel On Exit File Overwrite Set F
DCS400_NEW_082610_AWB13P:Layout 1 8/26/10 10:47 AM Page 22 WARRANTY INFORMATION THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY General Tools & Instruments (General) DCS400 digital video camera scope is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Subject to certain restrictions, General will repair or replace this instrument, if after examination, it is determined by General to be defective in material or workmanship for a period of three years.
DCS400_NEW_082610_AWB13P:Layout 1 8/26/10 10:47 AM 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 DCS400 User’s Manual Specifications subject to change without notice NOTICE - NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS.
