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(www.voltcraft.de).
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These operating instructions represent the technical status at the time of printing. Changes in technology and equipment reserved.

© Copyright 2013 by Voltcraft®

c) Main menu bar

File

Set Capture File...

Select the location where video recordings (.avi) will be 

saved. You must include the ending “.avi”. You will be 

prompted to enter the file size.

Allocate File Space...

Set the storage space size, the available memory will be 

shown. In the menu item “Capture File Size”, you can enter 

the size in megabytes (MB).

Save Captured Video...

Save a captured video sequence.

Exit

End program.

Devices

Telescope Driver

For this product, select the menu item “Telescope Driver”.

Options

Preview

Turn on/off image display.

Video Capture Filter...

See “d) Image settings”

Video Capture Pin...

Video Format:
■ Video Standard (cannot be changed), ■ Frame Rate (do 

not change 30 fps), ■ Color space / Compression (preset 

to RGB 24, do not change), ■ Output size (preset to 640 x 

480, do not change)
Compression:
cannot be changed
Confirm settings with “Apply” and then “OK”.

Capture

Start Capture

Begins video recording. Confirm with “OK”, cancel with 

“Cancel”.

Stop Capture

Stop recording.

Set Frame Rate...

Set frame rate for the recording (fps). Leave the setting at 

30 fps.  Confirm with “OK”, cancel with “Cancel”.

Set Time Limit...

Set max. time limit in seconds for recording. We 

recommend not to change this setting. Confirm with “OK”, 

cancel with “Cancel”.

Beneath the main image, the status bar shows the number of recorded images.

The included driver is “TWAIN32-compatible”. This allows the camera to be run with every program 

that supports this interface.

d) Image settings

Stream Property
(Confirm settings with 

“OK” and cancel with 

“Cancel”)

Image Control:
■ Image Mirror, ■ Image Flip, ■ Brightness, ■ Contrast, ■ Gamma (set 

contrasting color), ■ Hue, ■ Sharpness, ■ VGA Snap Size (set image size, 

leave setting at 640 x 480), ■ Zoom (set zoom in %)
Auto Mode Control:
Keep settings with checkmarks to achieve the best possible image quality.
Default:
■ Reset, ■ Save, ■ Restore
In/Out Door (use in/outdoors):
■ Indoor, ■ Outdoor
Flickr:
Set flicker rate
Extra Control:
■ Backlight compensation, ■ B/W Mode

Effect Frame
(Confirm settings with 

“OK” and cancel with 

“Cancel”)

Effect:
■ Disable, ■ Invert, ■ Black/White, ■ Green Mono, ■ Gray Scale, ■ Blue 

Mono, ■ Red Mono, ■ Emboss, ■ Find Edge, ■ Mosaic, ■ Wind, ■ Solarize, 

■ Sepia, ■ Bathroom, ■ Sketch, ■ Oil Paint, ■ DistortH, ■ DistortV, ■ Monitor
Frame:
■ Disable, ■ Flowers, ■ Paper, ■ Snipe, ■ Snowman

e) Snapshot

To take a snapshot, push the snapshot button SNAP (4). Another window opens with the snapshot image:

File(F)

Save image in .jpg format (Save)
Close (Exit)

Rotate Orientation

Rotate image with selected angular degree.

Help(H)

Show program information.

The snapshot function can only be used if you have administrator rights. Contact your system 

administrator if necessary.

f)  Attachments

To attach, open the fastening ring of a given attachment (1) carefully and fasten it to the small recess 

beneath the camera head. Do not overbend the attachments when opening (risk of breakage).
•  Use the magnet attachment to locate lost metallic objects.
•  The mirror attachment can widen the endoscope’s field of view into areas that are otherwise difficult for 

the camera head to reach.

•  Use the hook attachment to grasp small objects.

CLEANING AND CARE

•  Do not submerge the USB connector plug in water!
•  Besides occasional cleaning, the device is maintenance-free. To clean the device, use a soft, anti-static 

and lint-free cloth.

•  After use in liquids, always rinse the endoscope’s flexible neck thoroughly with clean water, then dry it 

afterwards.

DISPOSAL

Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household waste.
At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to the relevant statutory 

regulations.

You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.

TECHNICAL DATA

Operating voltage ............................. 5 V/DC via USB, 200 mA
USB port ........................................... min. USB 1.1
Camera sensor ................................. CMOS 1/6”
Camera resolution ............................ 640 x 480 pixels (VGA)
Frame rate ........................................ 30 fps
White balance ................................... automatic
Lighting ............................................. automatic
Video format ..................................... AVI
Image format .................................... JPG
Camera light ..................................... 4 LEDs, white
Operating conditions ......................... 0 to +45 °C, 15 – 85 % RH (non-condensing)
Storage conditions ............................ -10 to +50 °C, 15 – 85 % RH (non-condensing)
Bending radius .................................. >60 mm
Camera head Ø ................................ 11.2 mm
Field of view ...................................... 54°
Focus ................................................ >60 mm
Gooseneck length ............................. approx. 20 cm
Cable length ..................................... approx. 667 cm ±10 cm
Operating systems ............................ Microsoft® Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista™, 7, 8
Dimensions (L) ................................. approx. 700 cm ±10 cm
Weight .............................................. approx. 320 g (without attachments)

Summary of Contents for BS-20USB

Page 1: ...es beschädigt Beachten Sie auch die Sicherheitshinweise und Bedienungsanleitungen der übrigen Geräte an die das Produkt angeschlossen wird b Sonstiges Wenden Sie sich an eine Fachkraft wenn Sie Zweifel über die Arbeitsweise die Sicherheit oder den Anschluss des Produktes haben Lassen Sie Wartungs Anpassungs und Reparaturarbeiten ausschließlich von einem Fachmann bzw einer Fachwerkstatt durchführen...

Page 2: ...lungen zurücksetzen Save Einstellungen speichern Restore Grundeinstellungen wiederherstellen In Out Door Innen Außenbereich Indoor Innenbereich Outdoor Außenbereich Flickr Flimmerrate Flimmerrate einstellen Extra Control Extras Backlight compensation Hintergrundbeleuchtung B W Mode Schwarz Weiß Modus Effect Frame Einstellungen mit OK bestätigen und mit Cancel abbrechen Effect Effekte Disable Deakt...

Page 3: ...nstructions of any other devices which are connected to the product b Miscellaneous Consult an expert when in doubt about operation safety or connection of the device Maintenance modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an expert or at a qualified shop If you are not sure about the correct connection or use or if questions arise which are not covered by these operating instruct...

Page 4: ...e quality Default Reset Save Restore In Out Door use in outdoors Indoor Outdoor Flickr Set flicker rate Extra Control Backlight compensation B W Mode Effect Frame Confirm settings with OK and cancel with Cancel Effect Disable Invert Black White Green Mono Gray Scale Blue Mono Red Mono Emboss Find Edge Mosaic Wind Solarize Sepia Bathroom Sketch Oil Paint DistortH DistortV Monitor Frame Disable Flow...

Page 5: ...récaution À la suite de chocs de coups ou de chutes même de faible hauteur l appareil peut être endommagé Respecter également les informations concernant la sécurité et le mode d emploi pour les autres appareils connectés à cet appareil b Divers Adressez vous à un technicien spécialisé si vous avez des doutes concernant le mode de fonctionnement la sécurité ou le raccordement de l appareil Tout en...

Page 6: ... par défaut Reset réinitialiser Save sauvegarder les paramètres Restore revenir aux paramètres par défaut In Out Door à l intérieur l extérieur Indoor à l intérieur Outdoor à l extérieur Flickr taux de papillotement Réglage du taux de papillotement Extra Control extras Backlight compensation rétroéclairage B W Mode mode noir et blanc Effect Frame Confirmez les paramètres avec OK et annulez avec Ca...

Page 7: ...hokken botsingen of zelfs een val van een beperkte hoogte kan het product beschadigen Neem alstublieft ook de veiligheids en gebruiksaanwijzingen van alle andere apparaten in acht die met het product zijn verbonden b Diversen Raadpleeg een expert wanneer u twijfelt over het juiste gebruik de veiligheid of het aansluiten van het apparaat Onderhoud aanpassingen en reparaties mogen alleen uitgevoerd ...

Page 8: ... in geheugen opslaan Restore standaardinstellingen herstellen In Out Door binnens buitenshuis Indoor binnenshuis Outdoor buitenshuis Flickr flikkersnelheid Flikkersnelheid instellen Extra Control extra s Backlight compensation achtergrondverlichting B W Mode zwart wit modus Effect Frame Instellingen met OK bevestigen en met Cancel afbreken Effect effecten Disable deactiveren Invert omkeren Black W...

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