General Tools RCV100 User Manual

RCV100

USER’S MANUAL

WIRELESS

USB VIDEO RECEIVER

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Anatomy of the RCV receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – 11

Install the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 –5

Install and sync the hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 –7

Normal operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 10

Wired option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 – 11

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Using Skype

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Return for Repair Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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to stream video . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the RCV100 Wireless USB Video Receiver
from General Tools & Instruments. We strongly suggest that you read
this user’s manual carefully before using the product.

The RCV100 is a plug-in USB device that can wirelessly connect the

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Seeker

100 or Seeker™ 400 Video Inspection System from General)
to your Windows computer via its USB 2.0 port. The RCV100 also can
be hard-wired to either system’s CameraScope or to the DCS1100
High-Performance Probe-Selectable Video Borescope. Once the
connection has been made, real-time video and still images captured
by the system can be monitored on the computer screen and stored
and processed as well. Uniquely, the RCV100 enables streaming over

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the Internet using the Skype

application. It is a powerful accessory
that troubleshooting technicians, technical trainers and inspection
specialists can use to host video conferences that anyone with Internet
access can attend.

A compact device measuring only 3.26 x 1.65 x 0.74 in., the RCV100
is powered by the USB port it plugs into. The packaged product you
have received contains the receiver along with an installation CD, a
video input cable and a 3-foot long USB extension cable.

KEY FEATURES

• Software is Skype-enabled, allowing streaming of real-time
camera probe video over the Internet

• Works with General’s Seeker 100 and Seeker 400 Video
Inspection Systems and DCS1100 High-Performance
Probe-Selectable Video Borescope

• Compatible with any computer running Windows

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7, Windows
Vista or Windows®XP on a Pentium IV microprocessor or later
and equipped with at least 2 GB of RAM, a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port
and a CD or CD/DVD drive

• Any of four (4) wireless channels can be selected to maximize
video quality

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

What’s in the box

The RCV100 USB Wireless Receiver ships with an installation CD, a
video input cable, a 3-ft long USB extension cable and this user’s
manual.

1. Wireless receiver

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2. Installation CD

3. USB extension cable

4. Video input cable

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Anatomy of the RCV100 receiver

A. USB plug
B. “Connected” light

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C. Black CH button for channel selection
D. Power/Channel indicator light; number

of flashes corresponds to channel
numbers from 1 to 4

E. Video in jack

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B.

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

Install the software

1. Place the installation disk CD in your computer’s CD/DVD drive and
close the drawer. After the CD loads, the “Welcome to the Scope
View Setup Wizard” screen will appear. Click Next to continue.

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D.

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(Using the ScopeView Setup Wizard)

In addition to installing the ScopeView application,
you can also use the ScopeView Setup Wizard to:

• Remove ScopeView from your computer.

• Repair errors in the most recent installation by fixing
missing and corrupt files, shortcuts and registry entries

• Change the way features are installed.

To perform any of these tasks, place the installation disk in
your CD/DVD drive and close the drawer. You can also uninstall
ScopeView by following the path “Start”->”All Programs”­>”ScopeView”->”Uninstall ScopeView” and clicking “Enter”
to confirm the uninstall.)

2. Read the End-User License Agreement and accept its terms by
checking the box at lower left and clicking Next.

3. On the Custom Setup screen that appears next, note the advisory
that ScopeView will be installed in the ProgramFiles folder of your
computer’s C drive by default. This is the recommended location.
Unless you want ScopeView to be installed elsewhere on your
computer, click Next.

4. On the screen that appears next, click Install to begin the
installation.

5. The next screen that appears is a Windows User Account Control
dialog box. Respond to the question “Do you want to allow the
following program from an unknown publisher to make changes to
your computer?” by clicking “Yes”.

6. When the notification, “Completed the ScopeView Setup Wizard”
appears, click Finish.

7. Show your desktop. Note that the installation has placed a
icon on your desktop. Also note that a ScopeView folder containing
applications, application extensions and drivers has been added to
your ProgramFiles folder.

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