Extech Instruments HDV600, HDV610, HDV620, HDV640, HDV640W User Manual
User Guide
High Definition VideoScope
Model HDV600
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this Extech HDV600 series Video Borescope. This instrument
is designed for use as a remote inspection device. It can be used to peer into tight spots, record and
playback real-time video and images. Typical applications include HVAC inspection, automotive
inspection, cable routing, and automotive/boat/aircraft inspection. The monitor is designed with dual
left or right handed controls for maximum flexibility and is available with a full line of accessories.
This meter is shipped fully tested and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service.
Models and Descriptions:
HDV600 VideoScope (Monitor only)
HDV610 VideoScope w/1m flexible cable, 5.5mm diameter
HDV620 VideoScope w/1m semi-rigid cable, 5.8mm diameter
HDV640 VideoScope w/1m Articulating semi-rigid cable, 6mm diameter
HDV640W VideoScope w/1m Wireless Articulating semi-rigid cable, 6mm diameter
Note: Additional probe lengths and configurations are available. A list is available at the end of this
guide.
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Description
Monitor
1. Probe connector
2. Camera button
3. Video button
4. Rotate image button
5. Display
6. Zoom buttons
7. Light intensity buttons
8. Power Button
9. Scroll buttons
10. Selection buttons
11. USB connector
12. Microphone
13. SD card slot
14. Video output jack
15. Reset button
16. AC adaptor connector
Articulating Probe
1. Articulation knob
2. Articulation tension knob
3. Articulating camera
4. Light intensity buttons
5. Power button
6. AC Adaptor and extension cable sockets
7. Carrying strap
Wireless Transmitter
1. Probe Connector
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2. Light Intensity buttons
3. Power button
4. AC Adaptor and extension cable sockets
5. Carrying strap
Probe accessories
1. Anti-snag tip
2. Magnet
3. 45° Mirror
Probe
1. Camera
2. Shaft
3. Monitor connector
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Setup
1. Connect the AC adaptor and charge the monitor for 2 hours before use.
2. Insert the SD card into the bottom SD slot
3. Press the Power button to turn the monitor on. The battery icon will briefly appear indicating
the battery condition.
4. Press OK to open the setup MENU
5. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to scroll through the
MENU selections.
6. Press OK to open the highlighted selection.
7. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to scroll through the
items in an open menu item.
8. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to increase or
decrease the selected value.
9. After there has been a change, press the OK button to save the change or the ESC button
to exit without the change.
Note: After 10 seconds of inactivity, the Setup menu will exit without storing changes.
MENU Description:
DELETE ALL: Erase all stored pictures and videos
DATE/TIME SETUP: Set the date (year/month/day), time (hour:minute:second) and display
on/off
LANGUAGE: Set the menu display to any one of 21 languages.
VIDEO FORMAT: Set the video output to NTSC or PAL format.
AUTO POWER OFF: Set the APO to 5, 10, 15, 30 minutes or DISABLE.
INPUT SOURCE: Set Direct or Wireless.
MENU
DELETE ALL
DATE/TIME SETUP
LANGUAGE
VIDEO FORMAT
AUTO POWER OFF
INPUT SOURCE
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Operation
1. Connect the probe to the monitor.
2. Press the Power button to turn the monitor on.
3. Maneuvere the probe into position to view the area to be examined. The probe can be
bent into the shape of the area to be examined. Optimum focus distance is 2 to 6cm (0.79
to 2.3”)
4. Optimum focus distance is probe dependent, but the typical range is 2 to 6cm
Zoom
Press the or zoom buttons to increase or decrease the display resolution from 1X to 2X.
Light Intensity
Press and release the or buttons to increase or decrease the camera LED light
intensity
Taking a Picture
Press the button to take and store a picture into memory. The icon will appear on the
display when a picture is taken.
Recording a Video
Press the button to start recording a video. The
REC
icons will appear on the display
when a video is being recorded. Press the
button to stop the recording. Audio will be
recorded on the video via the microphone on the bottom of the monitor.
Display Rotation
Press the button to rotate the display 90 degrees.
Installing probe accessories
Three accessories (mirror, anti-snag tip and magnet) are supplied with each probe.
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