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WET/DRY

VIDEO INSPECTION SYSTEM

USER’S MANUAL

DCS600A

DCS605

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Key Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

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

Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 –9

Install Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 –7

Attach Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Attach Video Cable (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 –9

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 – 10

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operating & Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Optional Probes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Return for Repair Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing General Tools & Instruments’ (General’s) DCS600A or DCS605
Wet/Dry Video Inspection System. Please read this user’s manual carefully and thoroughly
before using the instrument.

The DCS600A and DCS605 are two of only four video inspection systems on the market with
an IP67 waterproof grip and monitor as well as an IP67 waterproof camera-tipped probe. The
other two systems are General's DCS660A and DCS665, recording versions of the DCS600A
and DCS605.

The only differences between the DCS600A and DCS605 are the diameter and depth of field
of their probes. The DCS600A comes with an 8mm diameter, 1m (3.3 ft.) long, far-focus probe
with a depth of field of 2.4 in. to 10 ft. (60mm to 3m). The DCS605 comes with a 5.5mm
diameter, 1m (3.3 ft.) long, close-focus probe with a depth of field of 1.2 to 2.4 in.
(30 to 60mm). The remainder of this manual refers to either system as “the Wet/Dry Scope” or
simply “the scope”.

The Wet/Dry Scope’s water tightness makes the system ideal for plumbing-related tasks like
inspecting water or sewer lines carrying running water. The system also can be used to
inspect parts of boats, ships or bridges just below the surface. Because the entire unit is
impervious to water you can use it freely around water without worrying about accidentally
“dunking” the grip and monitor. No other camera scope with an integral monitor—other than
the DCS660A and DCS665—is completely watertight.

Because the Wet/Dry Scope has only three controls (a power on/off button and brightness up
and down buttons), the instrument is very easy to learn to use. Video within the probe’s field of
view is displayed on a large, crystal-clear 3.5 in. (89mm) diagonal color LCD. Alternatively,
video can be viewed on an NTSC-format television by plugging a supplied cable into a jack on
the side of the scope’s monitor. Video shown on the monitor can be inverted by pressing both
brightness buttons at the same time. This feature aligns the probe’s field of view with its real­world surroundings and makes it easier to read upside-down serial numbers by flipping them
right-side up.

The Wet/Dry Scope and its accessories are packaged in a hard plastic protective case along
with this user’s manual. The unit is powered by four “AA” batteries, which are not included.

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KEY FEATURES

• Makes it possible to inspect water and sewer lines carrying running water. Other
“waterproof” inspection systems lack watertight grips and monitors

• Allows a diver or snorkeler to view inspection video under water in real time. Ideal for
marine search and rescue operations

• For plumbers and boat owners, eliminates concerns about accidentally dropping or
dunking grip or monitor in water

• Grip, probe and monitor are guaranteed leakproof to depth of 1m; all three components
will also resist leaks at depths up to 2m for short periods (1 hour, max)

• Includes 8mm (0.31 in.) or 5.5mm (0.22 in.) diameter, 3.3 ft. (1m) long camera-tipped
probe with adjustable LED lighting; longer, articulating and special-purpose optional
probes are available (see p. 11).

• Waterproof probe is flexible-obedient, meaning it retains its shape

• 3.5 in. (89mm) color LCD makes videos and images large and crystal-clear

• Video shown on monitor can be inverted 180°

• Includes three probe tip accessories (45° mirror, pickup hook and magnetic pickup)

• Video Out jack for connection to NTSC television

• One-year warranty

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not use the scope to inspect environments known or suspected to contain exposed
electrical wiring.

• Do not use it in the presence of flammable or explosive gases.

• Do not use the system to perform medical inspections.

WHAT’S IN THE CASE

The Wet/Dry Scope and its accessories come in a custom molded plastic case. The scope itself
has two main components: a pistol grip permanently connected to an LCD monitor, and an
8mm diameter or 5.5mm diameter flexible-obedient camera-tipped probe. Also in the case is a
large Ziploc plastic bag containing:

• Three probe tip accessories (a 45° mirror, a pickup hook and a magnetic pickup) in their
own small Ziploc bag

• A composite NTSC video cable with a black mini-plug on one end and a yellow RCA plug
on the other

• This user’s manual

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