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Autel Video Scopes: Excellence in the Detail
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ideoscopes might be the unsung
heroes of the modern automotive
repair shop. They are one of those tools
that you may not know you need until
you really need it such as when seeking to detect and or to confirm some
of the most common causes of engine
failures including damaged pistons or
cylinders. Once you own a videoscope
you will find your technicians will use it
every time an out of reach or difficult-toview automotive system or part needs
a closer look.
The key features to consider when
purchasing a videoscope for your shop
include the size and quantity of the camera heads on the probe, the resolution of
images and video, the size and type of
the display, the image and video storage
size and type, the LED brightness and
adjustability and the tool's battery life.
Autel, a leading developer of automotive diagnostics tools, designed
its three video inspection scopes, the
MV460, MV480 and the MV500
with all the standard functions
plus leading-edge features usu-

ally only available on much more
expensive units.
All three of Autel's video scopes
feature an 8.5 mm camera head. The
MV460 and MV480 are traditional
all-in-one, handle-based flexible probe
and LCD display units. The MV460 is
Autel's lowest price scope but with all its
features and functionalities-on-screen
horizontal/vertical reverse zoom, freezeframe still and video review and 10,000plus lux, 10-level adjustable LED-it's a
standout at any price point. It can store
up to eight gigabytes (GB) of high-resolution stills and videos on the included
SD card. The rechargeable Lithium-ion
battery enables four-hours of continuous use.
The MV480's upgrade to an additional side camera makes it an ideal scope
for automotive applications as the dual
camera probe can produce a 90-degree
direction of vision, eliminating the need
for a mirror. Its embedded microphone
enables techs to add audio annotation.
An increasing number of videoscopes
are combining the flexibility of the tradi-

tional handle- b a s e d
camera head probe with
the easy-to-use interface and dynamic
video functionality of tablets and mobile
devices. The Autel MV500, a five-inch
Android touchscreen tablet paired with a
detachable Wi-Fi camera controller (with
zoom and low-light buttons) and dual
camera-heads, 40-inch flexible probe,
sets a new standard in this latest realization of the video scope. Image and
video manipulation and review is taken
to a new level with screen-tap transition
between front and side camera views and
picture-in-picture (dual camera) mode.
When used detached from the tablet, the
camera controller can broadcast live stills
and videos from as far as 100 feet away.
No matter your shop's budget, you
can't afford not to own a videoscope.
Autel's three new inspection scopes
makes that crystal clear. n

(Top) MV500 - Front & Side Scope Cameras,
On-Screen Photo Editing, 1280 x 720 Res, 5X
Digital Zoom, Adjustable LED, 5" Display
(Right ) MV460 - High Res Record & Playback
Feature, 1920 x 1080 Res, 7X Digital Zoom,
Adjustable LED, Compatible with
MaxiSys Tablets, 3.5" Display
(Far Right) MV480 - Same Features as MV460,
PLUS Front & Side Scope Cameras,
Add Audio Notes, 4.1" Display

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