General Tools General Tools DCF1 Manual
TorchScope
VIDEO RECORDING FLASHLIGHT
USER’S MANUAL
DCF1
Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
What’s in the Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 –8
Install & Charge Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 –5
Install Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 –6
Set Date, Time & Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 –7
Set Recording Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 –8
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 10
Using the Flashlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Recording Video Clips and Taking Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 –9
Loop Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Viewing Saved Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 – 10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operating & Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Return for Repair Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
INTRODUCTION
The DCF1 TorchScope Video Recording Flashlight is ideal for making inspections of equipment
and areas that are open enough to not require the maneuverability of a flexible borescope
camera probe. Lighting for the TorchScope’s line-of-sight camera is provided by a powerful LED
flashlight that can be used independently. One obvious application for the TorchScope is
documenting—with high-definition, date- and time-stamped video and photos—the rounds of
security guards.
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KEY FEATURES
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• Combines a powerful LED flashlight with a high-definition video recording camera that also
takes photos
• Saves photos and date- and time-stamped video clips with or without voice annotation to
MicroSD card (4GB card included). Saved media can be viewed on LCD viewfinder or on a
PC, either by removing and inserting the card or using the included USB cable to connect
the flashlight to the PC.
• LED flashlight can be used separately or to illuminate camera’s field of view. Brightness and
illumination modes (including fast strobe and “S-O-S” transmission in Morse code) are
controllable from front panel.
• Entire unit is IP68 waterproof, making it operable under up to 10m (33 ft.) of water
• 1m (3.3 ft.) drop-resistant
• 1 to 4X zoom control on front panel. Zoom can be applied to photos and to video clips “on
the fly” during recording.
• Familiar hierarchical menu for adjusting video and photo resolution, turning date/time
stamps on and off, and choosing from among 11 on-screen languages
• Anodized military-grade aerospace aluminum housing, with knurled non-slip grip and
rubber overmold
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The flashlight section of the TorchScope uses three 2-watt LED lights that are powerful enough to
disorient or cause short-term vision problems for anyone looking directly at them. Avoid staring
at those lights—especially when the flashlight is operated in full power or fast strobe mode.
Keep the TorchScope out of the hands of children.
WHAT’S IN THE PACKAGE
The TorchScope comes in a custom hard plastic carrying case along with a rechargeable
Lithium-ion battery, a 4GB MicroSD card, a USB charging/interface cable and this user’s manual.
1. TorchScope recording video flashlight
2. Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
3. USB charging/interface cable
4. 4GB MicroSD card
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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The figure at right shows all of the
controls, indicators and structures
of the TorchScope. Familiarize
yourself with the position and
function of all controls and
components before proceeding to
the Setup Instructions and
Operating Instructions.
5. Color LCD viewfinder
6. Status light
7. Removable flashlight/
camera head cover
8. Microphone
9. Battery compartment cover
10. Control panel
Camera control button functions by mode
Video mode Menu mode Playback mode
button Pressed and held, powers
(Callout 11) camera on and off
Pressed briefly, opens
Setup menu
button Pressed briefly, takes photo
(Callout 12) Pressed and held, activates
zoom
button Pressed briefly, starts/stops
(Callout 13) recording video clip
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Pressed briefly, saves
selection or setting
Pressed and held, powers
camera on and off
Pressed briefly, scrolls up
and highlights one menu item
above
Pressed briefly, scrolls down
and highlights one menu item
below
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Pressed and held, powers
camera on and off
Pressed briefly, displays
next-oldest photo or video
clip
Pressed briefly, displays
next-newest photo or
video clip
14. button. Turns on flashlight and selects illumination mode (50%, 75% or 100% power,
fast strobe, or S-O-S (in Morse code).
15. Mini USB jack
16. MicroSD card slot
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALL & CHARGE BATTERY
To install the rechargeable Li-ion battery, first unscrew and remove the battery compartment
cover (Callout 9). Then slide the battery into the compartment anode (+ side) first. Secure the
cover as tightly as possible because it provides a waterproof seal.
During charging, the TorchScope can be used as a flashlight, but not as a video camera. Charging
may take up to eight hours.
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