General iBORESCOPE4, DCiS4 User Manual

iBORESCOPE4

USER’S MANUAL

DCiS4

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Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 –4

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

What’s in the Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 –5

Setup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Install Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Download the App (Apple iOS and Android Devices) . . . . . . . 6

Operating Instructions—Apple iOS Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 – 10

Viewing Live Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 –8

Taking and Viewing Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Recording and Playing Back Videos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 –9

Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operating Instructions—Android Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 – 17

Viewing Live Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 – 11

Taking and Viewing Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 – 13

Recording and Playing Back Videos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 – 15

Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 – 17

Using the Probe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Installing Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 – 19

Operating & Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Return for Repair Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Guide de L'Utilisateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 – 40

Manual del Usuario. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 – 60

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a General Tools & Instruments’ DCiS4 iBorescope4.
Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using the instrument.

Applications for this instrument include inspections of hard-to-reach or
hard-to-see areas typical of crowded engine compartments, equipment
enclosures, behind walls, under structures or inside ductwork.

The iBorescope4 is a unique inspection instrument that along with a free

®

downloadable app enables an Apple

iOS or Android™smartphone or tablet

device to be used as the video monitor.
To receive the video, a free app called iSNAKESCOPE must be downloaded and

installed on the smartphone or tablet. The free Apple iOS app is downloadable

®

from the iTunes

App Store and the free Android app is downloadable from
the Google Play Store. iBorescope4 will then be able to stream high-quality
video captured by the camera at the tip of its long probe to the screen of the
app-enabled smartphone or tablet via a wireless, self-generated WiFi hotspot.
Soft buttons on each app allow the user to record inspection video clips and
also take snapshots of the video stream and store them on the enabled device.
A saved clip or snapshot can then be shared immediately by attaching it to an
e-mail or a text message, or via the Skype

™

application.

KEY FEATURES

• Generates ad hoc WiFi network (without Internet access) for transmitting

probe video to app-enabled iPhone/iPad or Android-based smartphone or
tablet

• 36 in. (914mm) long, 8mm (0.32 in.) diameter fixed (non-interchangeable),

flexible-obedient probe captures VGA (640 x 480 pixel) resolution video

• App’s and soft buttons capture .mov video clips and .jpg still images

of live video stream and save files within the app and to the Photos folder of
an Phone/iPad or the SD card folder of an Android device. Video clips and still
photos can be viewed immediately, shared immediately by text, or shared
later by e-mail or Skype.

• Thumbwheel on pistol grip controls camera lighting

iPad®, iPhone®and iTunes®are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Android™is a trademark of Google Inc. Skype™is a trademark of Skype Limited.

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• Both apps allow you to change password and adjust video resolution and

brightness range

• Includes a smartphone holder and three useful probe tip accessories

(45° mirror, pickup hook, magnetic pickup)

• Powered by (4) “AA” batteries (not included)

• 1-year limited warranty

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• WARNING! •

Do not use iBorescope4 to inspect spaces or enclosures known or suspected to
contain live electrical wiring.

WHAT’S IN THE CASE

iBorescope4 comes in a protective hard plastic case along with a smartphone
holder, three probe tip accessories and this user’s manual.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Fig. 1 below and on the next page shows the controls, indicators, physical
features and probe-tip accessories included with iBorescope4. Familiarize
yourself with the names and functions of all components before moving on to
the Setup Instructions and Operating Instructions.

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Fig. 1. iBorescope4’s controls,

indicators, physical features
and included probe-tip accessories

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1. WiFi status light:

Green light on and steady = Preparing hot spot
Green light flashing slowly = Hot spot ready, device(s) not connected
Green light flashing quickly = Hot spot ready, device(s) connected
Green and red light on and steady = Low battery

2. Power switch/brightness thumbwheel

3. Battery compartment 4. Camera head

5. Threaded hole for attaching included smartphone holder or mounting

iBorescope4 upside down on tripod

6. Reset button. Press with end of pin or needle and hold for 10 seconds to

reset iBorescope4’s WiFi Service Set Identifier (SSID) and password to the
factory defaults of “iSNAKESCOPE” and “12345678”, respectively.

7. Magnetic pickup

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8. 45° mirror

9. Pickup hook

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALL BATTERIES

iBorescope4’s battery compartment is accessible from the bottom of the pistol
grip.

To install batteries,

1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of

the arrow marked on it.

2. Extract the battery magazine from the grip by pulling on

the tab at its end (see upper figure at right).

3. Load four “AA” batteries into the magazine, using the

polarity markings within it as a guide (see lower figure
at right).

4. Push the loaded magazine back into the grip (it fits only

one way).

5. Replace the battery compartment cover, pushing it forward until it

snaps shut.

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DOWNLOAD THE APP (APPLE IOS AND ANDROID DEVICES)

To download the free Apple app that enables iBorescope4, first make sure
that your iPhone or iPad is connected to the Internet. Then touch the App Store
icon to visit the Apple App Store. Then enter “iSNAKESCOPE” in the Search box.
When iSNAKESCOPE’S landing page appears, touch the Free App link at the
upper left of the page.

You will be prompted to sign in to the iTunes Store using your Apple ID and
password. If you do not have an Apple ID, you can create one now.

Before downloading the app, you will be shown Apple’s Privacy Policy page.
Select the box indicating that “I have read and agree to these terms and
conditions.” Then touch Agree. Doing so will return you to the landing page of
the iSNAKESCOPE app and begin downloading it.

To download the free Android app that enables iBorescope4:

1. Make sure that your device is connected to the Internet.

2. Go to the Google Play Store and enter “iSNAKESCOPE” in the Search box at

the top of the store’s home page.

3. On the APPS screen that appears next, touch the iSNAKESCOPE Teamforce

icon.

4. On the iSNAKESCOPE app’s landing page that appears next, touch the Install

button at upper right.

5. On the next screen, touch the “Accept & download” button.

6. While the app downloads, on the following screen check the “Allow

automatic updating” box

The installation should take less than a minute. Installation is complete when
you receive a notification that “iSNAKESCOPE [has been] “Successfully
installed.”

To activate the iSNAKESCOPE app and begin displaying inspection video on
your Apple iOS or Android device, you must disconnect from the Internet and
establish connectivity between your device and iBorescope4’s ad hoc WiFi
network by following the Operating Instructions for your platform in the next
section.

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