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DCS1600

USER’S MANUAL

CONTENT

Product Features------------------------------------ 2
First Time Use---------------------------------------- 4
System Modes---------------------------------------- 4
Multi-function keys---------------------------------- 5
Manual Screen--------------------------------------- 6
Operating Instructions----------------------------- 8
Power On/Off------------------------------------------ 8
Adjust the brightness------------------------------ 8
Taking Photos-----------------------------------------8
Video Recording------------------------------------- 9
Viewing photos/videos-----------------------------9
Setting Time/Date------------------------------------10
Setting Time Display--------------------------------10

Viewing on a TV monitor---------------------------------11
Setting video format---------------------------------------11

Deleting a specic photo (Browse mode only)---12

Deleting all photos-----------------------------------------12
Setting auto power off------------------------------------13
Re-charging the battery----------------------------------13
Creation of Memory Card Folder--------------------- 13

Specications-----------------------------------------------15

Troubleshooting--------------------------------------------16
Insert Tube Maintenance---------------------------------17
Cautions for Use--------------------------------------------18

Product Features

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DCS1600

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INSERT TUBE

1-Insert Tube

(1) Insert tube
(2) Camera and lens
(3) Insert tube connector

(2)

(3)

(1)

(Please read the entire instruction manual before usage)

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(4)

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(5)

2-CONSOLE

(1) RECORD

SNAP

(2)

POWER

(3)
(4)

PREVIOUS

NEXT

(5)
(6) OK
(7) ESC
(8) SD Port
(9) TV out

(8)

(9)

(10)

(7)

(6)

(2)
(1)

(3)

(13)

(10) AC Jack
(11) USB port
(12) Light adjustment
(13) Hanger Hole
(14) Console Connector

First Time Use

Multi-function keys

STEP 1-Insert the insert tube into the connector according to the direction of the arrow and tighten the

screw nut.

STEP 2-Press and hold down the power button on the console for 3 seconds until the image is displayed

on the monitor.

STEP 3-Aim the camera lens at the selected object. Press SNAP to capture a .jpg image, or RECORD to

begin recording a .asf video.

System Modes

The DCS1600 provides three simple working modes: Preview, Browse and Manual Mode.

Preview Mode The Preview Mode is activated as soon as the unit is turned on. The image received by the

Browse Mode In Browse Mode, users may view photos and video, and conduct basic file maintenance.
Manual Mode In Manual Mode, users may customize their set up preferences.

Note: The system returns to Preview Mode automatically after 10 seconds without any response in Manual Model.

camera is displayed in real time on the video monitor. The user can capture photos and
record video while in the Preview Mode.

Each console button performs a unique function depending upon the Mode in which the system is being

operated

Push-Buttons Preview Mode Browse Mode Manual Mode

Switch to Browse Mode to view
photos and videos.

Switch to Browse Mode to view
photos and videos.

Enter Manual Mode. Delete photo or video. Execute selected command.

Move to previous photo or
video.

Move to next photo or
video.

Move upward through the main
manual.

Move the light bar downward.

OK

ESC

Return to Preview Mode. Return to Preview Mode. Return to Preview Mode.

Capture a .jpg photo V

Start and stop video recording Return to Preview Mode Return to Preview Mode

iew the next photo or

pause/play video clips.

Display various data for repair

Manual Screen

The user may press the MENU button in Manual Mode to execute desired commands as indicated below.

MENU

DELETE ALL
VIDEO OUTPUT
DATE/TIME SETUP
LANGUAGE
VIDEO FORMAT
AUTO POWER OFF

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DELETE ALL

After initiating this command, select “yes” or “no” by pressing up or down
arrow buttons. To delete all, select “yes”. Exit by pressing the OK button.

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VIDEO OUTPUT

MANUAL

DELETE ALL
VIDEO OUTPUT
DATE/TIME SETUP
LANGUAGE
VIDEO FORMAT
AUTO POWER OFF

(Figure.1)

ERASE ALL

yes no

(Figure.2)

This command will send the video signal out through the AV port. The monitor will turn black until you

execute this command again.

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DATE/TIME SETUP

Use the arrow buttons to select Year/Month/Day or Hour/Min/Sec.
Press RECORDING to increase the number, or press SNAP to
decrease. Select “Display ON” to print the date on the photo.

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LANGUAGE

Use this command to select the desired language.

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VIDEO FORMAT

Set up your video format.

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AUTO POWER OFF

Set the auto power off feature to your desired length of time.

MANUAL

MENU

DELDTE ALL
VIDEO OUTPUT

DATE/TIME SETUP

LANGUAGE
VIDEO FORMAT
AUTO POWER OFF

MANUAL

MENU

DELDTE ALL
VIDEO OUTPUT
DATE/TIME SETUP

LANGUAGE

VIDEO FORMAT
AUTO POWER OFF

MANUAL

MENU

DELDTE ALL
VIDEO OUTPUT
DATE/TIME SETUP
LANGUAGE
VIDEO FORMAT

AUTO POWER OFF

(Figure.3)

(Figure.4)

(Figure.5)

TIME SETUP

2000/01/101

10:22:22

DISPLAY OFF

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

LANGUAGE

日本語

ENGLISH

ESPANOL

FRENCH

ITALIAN

TIME SET

POWER OFF

DISABLE
5 MIN
10 MIN
15 MIN
30 MIN
POWER OFF

Operating Instructions

Video Recording

Power On/Off

STEP1: To turn the console on, press the power button for 3~5 seconds until you see the sign below

appear on your monitor.

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STEP2: Press the power button for 3~5 seconds to turn the console off.

SD card memory capacity Battery capacity)

(Figure.6)

Adjust the brightness

When the objects on the screen or "fully-blank (light over)", it might be because the light source is too

bright. In this case, please turn the light switch counterclockwise to reduce the brightness. Turn the light
switch clockwise to increase the brightness.

Taking Photos

Press button during Preview mode to take the photo.
Or, continue pressing the

Image Status: Returns to Preview Mode automatically after photo is taken.

button to show the photo that has just been taken.

(Figure.7)

(P.6)

1. Press button to start video recording.

Image Status: sign will appear at the left bottom of the screen.

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(Figure.8)

(P.9)

(Figure.8)

2. Press button again to stop recording.

Image Status: sign disappears.

Note: User may return to Preview Mode anytime by pressing button regardless of working under Browse

mode or Manual mode.

ESC

Viewing photos/videos

1. Press or during preview mode.

Image Status: Display the latest photo/video.

2. Press or again to view the oldest or second to last photo/video.

Image Status: All les will be stored according to the time sequence of photo capture/video recording.

Note: When viewing videos, the video will be displayed automatically until it ends and then the next photo or video

will be displayed.

Setting Time/Date

1.Press

OK

2.Press or to move to Date/Time command.

3.Press to initiate the command.

OK

4.Press to increase the number or to decrease.

5.Press for next adjustment.

6.Repeat step 4 and 5 until the correct time/date are set.

OK

7.Press to complete the set up.

Setting Time Display

1.Press

OK

2.Press or to move to “Date/Time” command.

3.Press

OK

4.Press or for “Display” option.

5.Press to switch the “Display” function between ON/OFF.

Image Status: Press once for ON, press again for OFF.

6. Press to complete set up.

7. Press to return to Preview mode.

OK

ESC

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MANUAL

MENU

DELDTE ALL
VIDEO OUTPUT

DATE/TIME SETUP

LANGUAGE
VIDEO FORMAT
AUTO POWER OFF

(Figure.9)

2000/01/10 10:22:22

(P.10)

(Figure.10)

Viewing on a TV monitor

TIME SET

TIME SET

2000/02/14

17:30:51
DISPLAY
OFF

1. Plug the included AV cord into the AV socket located on the right side of the console.

Notice: Please plug the other end of the AV cord into the “AV in” socket on the

external monitor.

2.Press

3.Press or to move to “Video output” option.

4.Press

Image Status: image will be transmitted to the external monitor.

Setting video format

1.Press

DISPLAYNOT DISPLAY

2.Press or to move to “Video Format” option.

3.Press

4.Press or to select NTSC/PAL.

5.Press

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OK

OK

OK

OK

MANUAL

MENU

DELDTE ALL
VIDEO OUTPUT
DATE/TIME SETUP
LANGUAGE

VIDEO FORMAT

AUTO POWER OFF

(Figure.12)

(Figure.11)

TV OUTPUT

TIME SET

NTSC

PAL

Deleting a specic photo

(Browse mode only)

1. Enter Browse mode, then press or to locate the photo or video you wish to delete.

2. Press

OK

Image Status: “Delete yes or no” options

3. To select your option, press or

Image Status: The selected option ashes.

4. Press to execute your selected option or press ESC to cancel.

OK

DELETE

yes no

(Figure.13)

Setting auto power off

OK

1.Press during Preview mode.

2.Press or for “Auto power off” command.

OK

3.Press

MANUAL

MENU

DELDTE ALL
VIDEO OUTPUT
DATE/TIME SETUP
LANGUAGE
VIDEO FORMAT
AUTO POWER OFF

(Figure.15)

4.Press or to select desired time length or choose “Disable”.

5.Press

OK

The console will automatically turn off if it has not been used for this preset length of time.

TIME SET

POWER OFF

DISABLE
5 MIN
10 MIN
15 MIN
30 MIN
POWER OFF

Deleting all photos

1. Press during Preview mode.

2. Press or for “Delete All” command.

3. Press

4. Use or to select “yes”.

5. Press to execute.

OK

Image Status: Showing the Main Manual

OK

Image Status: “yes” or “no” option appears

OK

MANUAL

MENU

DELDTE ALL

VIDEO OUTPUT
DATE/TIME SETUP
LANGUAGE
VIDEO FORMAT
AUTO POWER OFF

(Figure.14)

ERASE ALL

yes no

Re-charging the battery

Re-charging the console battery

Plug the adapter into the outlet and plug the power jack into the socket on the console.

Creation of Memory Card Folder

The following information applies to the included SD card only. All photos and videos are stored in the

[100MEDIA] folder under the [DCIM] folder. All les will be named according to the time/date setup.

Specications

The original setup date 1 Month 1 Date 6:14:23 Name of the le

The original setup date 1 Month 1 Date 6:14:23 Name of the file 11061423.JPG

1 1 0 6 1 4 2 3 .JPG Month Date Hour: Minute: Second Extension

1 1 0 6 1 4 2 3 .JPG

Month Date Hour: Minute: Second Extension

11061423.JPG

DCIM 100MEDIA

11061435.ASF

●Users should complete the time/date setup before usage in order to achieve accurate le management.

●The time/date is pre-set to 2007/1/1. Users may identify this when the le name begins with the

digits 11.

●File names are not labeled by serial number. They are labeled according to the current time/date.

●Both photos and videos are named in the same way but with different le extensions, .jpg and .asf.

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Camera System and Insert Tube

0.2” Diameter Insert Tube 325(H)*250(V)
Housing Steel
Light Source White LED
Length OBEDIENT 3.3', 6.6', 9.8' (1M, 2M, 3M)SOFT METAL 3.3', 6.6', 9.8', 16.4',

Field of View Horizontal field angle 46 º

Depth of Field (DOF) 0.4” ~ 2.4”
Water Resistant Only the InsertionInsert tube is water resistant

Working Temperature 32°F to 131°F

32.8', 98.4' (1M, 2M, 3M, 5M, 10M, 30M)

Vertical field angle 34º
Diagonal field angle 56º

System Console

System Dimension 8.5” x 4.7” x 1.4” (215 x 120 x 36 mm)
System Weight 380g
Power Battery rechargeable Li-Polymer battery 3.7V power supply AC 100-240V

Display

3.5 TFT LCD QVGA

Recording Medium 1G SD CARD
Video Out Format NTSC & PA

50-60Hz power consumption DC5.5 1.8A

Interface AV out
Compression Format Compliant with MPEG4
Still Image Storage Format jpeg (640*480)
Frame Rate ~30 fps
Exposure Automatic
White Balance Fix
S/N Ratio 42dB or more
Language English // Japanese // German // Spain // French // Italian // Traditional Chinese

Recharge Temperature 32°F to 104°F
Working Temperature -4°F to 140°F

Storage Temperature -4°F to 140°F

// Simplified Chinese

Troubleshooting

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1. Unable to turn on the console

Users will not be able to turn on the console when the battery is very low or empty. Please re-charge

before use.

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2. Can turn on the unit but the image does not appear on the monitor

Please check the insert tube connector or simply re-connect the insert tube to correct the problem.

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3. Unable to capture photos/video

Please check the status of the SD card. Users will not be able to capture photos or video if the SD card is

not installed properly or if it is full, write protected or damaged.

Insert Tube Maintenance

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To avoid danger, please do not put the insert tube into any ammable liquid or gas.

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The insert tube contains a series of small wires that control the optics and electronics of the camera tip.
To ensure long-term reliability, do not bend the insert tube more than 180 degrees, and always bend the
insert tube in as large an arc as possible during usage and storage.

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Camera Lens cleaning

User may clean the camera lens with a cotton swab and small amount of cleaning naphtha

Cautions for Use

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Do not remove the SD card during capturing photos or video. This can cause a loss of the image or
video and may damage the SD card.

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Video recording requires an SD card with fast writing speed. We recommend 80X (or above) writing
speed SD cards for better video quality.

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This is designed for industrial use only. Do not use the system for human or any other
biological inspection.

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Do not insert the insert tube into any flammable gas or liquid (such as a fuel tank) to avoid dangers.

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Do not use this Video Borescope in a fuel tank or other dangerous environment
such as a gasoline or alcohol storage tank.

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User Guide

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Do not use any corrosive liquid for cleaning, such as alcohol.

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Do not try to disassemble the product. This presents a shock hazard and could damage the unit.

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Do not bend the insert tube over 180 degrees during usage or storage.

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Please use only recommended components or accessories. Unapproved accessories and components
may cause damage.

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Please do not use in a medical facility.

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Avoid direct exposure to sunlight for long periods of time.

Store the system in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.

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