JVC TK-C1480 manual

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    E-1 TK-C1480 TK-C1481 INSTR UCTIONS COLOUR VIDEO CAMERA SC961006H B F L O O K C O L O R VIDEO C A M E R A DIGITAL ∞ For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No . which is located on the body . Retain this information f or future reference. Model No . TK-C1480, TK-C1481 Serial No. VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED TK-C1480, TK-C1481 COLOUR VIDEO CA[...]

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    E-2 IMPORT ANT SAFEGU ARDS PORTABLE CART WARNING (symbol provided by RETAC) S3126A 1. Read all of these instructions. 2. Save these instructions for later use. 3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aer[...]

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    E-4 FOR USA AND CANAD A CA UTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMO VE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE.REFER SER VICING TO QU ALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash wish arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres- ence of uninsulated "dangerous volt- age&[...]

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    E-6  A new DSP (Digital Signal Processor) features a Extended Dynamic Range (ExDR) and enables to shoot both bright and dark locations.  The use of a new CCD with a SENSE UP (X32) function realized the minimum luminous flux density f or subject of 0.8 lx (F1.2, 50%, A GC 20dB) and 0.025 lx (at slow shutter).  A motion detector function det[...]

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    E-8 INTR ODUCTION 1 Lens mount This means to attach the lens. This is applicable to both the C-mount lenses and CS-mount lenses. 2 Backf ocus adjustment ring Adjusting the back f ocus dur ing lens installation. When readjustment is required, loosen the locking screw 3 by turning it counterclockwise and turn the back focus adjustment ring 2 . After [...]

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    E-10 INTR ODUCTION 13 [ , , , ] Up-and-down, left-and- right Button These buttons select items on the menu screen and change a set value. (  P age 23) 14 [EXT .TERM-ON/OFF] T erminal On/Off Switch of External Sync hr onization Signal This is a terminating ON/OFF switch for the external synchronization input signal. When this is switched ON, term[...]

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    E-12 REC PLAY FF REW REVERSE PAUSE/ STILL REC CHECK STOP/EJECT COUNT/ CLOCK TIME MODE TIMER REC AL/PL RESET MENU VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SHIFT/TRACKING SET/V.LOCK RESET /CANCEL OPERATE SR-L910 OPE. LOCK 1 TO CAMERA TO CAMERA DATA I / O DATA I / O RX RX + RX RX - TX TX + TX TX - COM COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COM COM 9/1 9/1 10/2 10/2 11/3 11/3 12/4 12/4 1[...]

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    E-14 CONNECTION/INST ALLA TION SET MENU CAMERA SETUP EXT TERM-OFF INT/GL DUPLEX RX TERM-OFF IOT USED ON LL SIMPLEX ON VIDEO DC ALC LEVEL Av Pk L H DC12V AC24V CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE) ISOLATED POWER ONL Y (E TYPE) TX + TX - RX + RX - AUX Y/C OUT SYNC IN POWER VIDEO OUT GND A B CD SEE INST- RUCTION MANUAL 1 + - 2 Execute connection/installation accordin[...]

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    E-16 DC12V AC24V CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE) ISOLATED POWER ONL Y (E TYPE) TX + TX - RX + RX - AUX Y/C OUT SYNC IN POWER VIDEO OUT GND A B CD SEE INST- RUCTION MANUAL 1 + - 2 Connect the DC 12 V or the A C 24 V pow er supply to the DC 12V/A C 24V ter minals. T o pre vent connection errors or a cab le disconnection, we recommend the use of lug plates for t[...]

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    E-18 DC12V AC24V CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE) ISOLATED POWER ONLY (E TYPE) TX + TX - R X + RX - AU X Y / C O U T S Y N C I N P O W E R V I D E O O U T GND A B CD S E E IN S T - R U C T IO N M A N U A L + - 1 2 2mm 6mm M3 x 6mm MAX. 7 mm Mounting the camera CONNECTION/INST ALLA TION Camera mounting screw Camera-mounting bracket Rotation prevention hole When[...]

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    E-20 CONNECTION/INST ALLA TION Lens adjustment ALC LEVEL Av Pk L H Connect the camera according to the connection method, turn it on, display an image on the monitor , and check the image. The camera has been f actor y-adjusted to the best position, b ut it may need to be adjusted according to the object conditions or combination of lenses. If the [...]

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    E-22 CONNECTION/INST ALLA TION A uto white balance contr ol adjustment Each light source has its own colour temper ature. Therefore , when the main light source lighting an object is changed, the white balance should be adjusted again by pressing the A WC button. 1. Place a white object under the same lighting condition as the object to be shot and[...]

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    E-24 MEN U SY N C AD JUS T VID E O A D J U S T MOD E E SL E C T ALC SE TT I N GS COM M UN I CAT I ON F AC T O RY SETT I NG S MOT I ON D E TEC T SYNC D AJ U S T VP H A S E 0 HP H A S E 0 SC E COARS 0 SC F I NE 1 2 8 DE VI O A D J U S T WH T E B AL E A TW NC A I CO OU R L E N OR MA L EL V L E N ANCE L E NOR MA L EL V H PE E ST AL LE NOR MA L EL V D A[...]

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    E-26 Item Functions and set v alues Initial value V PHASE H PHASE SC COARSE SC FINE This adjusts the vertical synchronization to those of other cameras when a selector switch f or the synchronizing system on the side is at LL. (50Hz (60Hz) power region only . ( ): TK-C1480U) When it is not set to LL, “ --- ” will appear , disabling change the s[...]

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    E-28 Item Functions and set v alues Initial value F AST LIMIT ExDR LEVEL M.ExDR SPEED AGC MODE SENSE UP This sets the fastest value of a shutter speed when A UTO is set. The MANU AL, M. ExDR, A. ExDR set value is display ed as “ --- ” and cannot be changed. The higher the shutter speed becomes , the more smear phenomenon is emphasized, which is[...]

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    E-30 Item Functions and set v alues Initial value WHITE BALANCE COLOUR LEVEL ENHANCE LEVEL PEDEST AL LEVEL AU TO BLA CK CTL Selects the white balance adjustment function. The white balance can be adjusted manually or automatically f or light within the colour temperature range of 2500K to 8000K. • A TW: A uto-T racking White Balance mode . This a[...]

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    E-32 Item Functions and set v alues Initial value LEVEL AREA EDIT ALARM TIME DEMONSTRA TION NORMAL – 10s – MENU SETTING MO TION DETECT Screen(Continued) This sets the le vel that detects motion. If the item MODE is set to OFF , “ --- ” will appear , and settings cannot be changed. T o function with large signal lev el change … decrease th[...]

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    E-34 BLC EDITTING Screen MENU SETTING It is possible to set freely the light metering area f or backlight compensation. The 2 screens of EDIT1 and EDIT2 can be set. CAMERA SETUP SET MENU AWC L ACS ET TI N G S II RSL E V E L N O R M A L AE V RAG E : PEAK 8 2 : SU T HT E R E x D R ) (N R M A L O PI O RR I T Y M T I O N O BC L EDIT 1 SN S EE U P O F F[...]

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    E-36 1. Select the item CAMERA TITLE on the MODE SELECT screen, and push the SET button. Then, the CAMERA TITLE screen is brought up . 2. Select the first character from the character area using buttons . The selected character is displa yed flashing on and off . 3. Push the SET button. The first character gets fix ed and the blinking title input a[...]

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    E-38 O THERS Installing the ferrite core T o retain electromagnetic compatibility , use the ferrite cores provided when connecting to the lens or the power source. VIDEO DC IRIS ALC LEVEL Av Pk L H Notes: Install the ferrite cores within 50 mm of the camer a-side connectors. (F asten the f errite core with the wire clamp provided.) For lens connect[...]