JVC TK-C215VP4U/E manual

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    DOME CAMERA TK-C215VP4U/E TK-C215VP12U/E INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Seri al No. which is located on the body . Retain this information fo r futur e reference. Model No . TK-C215VP4U/E,TK-C215 VP12U/E Ser ial No. LST0519-001A TK-C215VP4_JP.book Pag e 1 Thursday, No vember 2, 2006 10:51 AM[...]

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    2 Intr oduction These are general IMPORT ANT SAFEGU ARDS and certain items may not appl y to all appliance s. 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[...]

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    3 Safe ty Pre cautions This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book are subject to possible change without prior notice. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. AVERTISSEMENT: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D[...]

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    4 Intr oduction 䢇 The unit is to be powered by a DC 12 V or an AC 24 V power supply . 䢇 The unit is t o be powered by a UL Listed DC 12 V or an AC 24 V power supply . ( F or U type) 䢇 The AC 24 V and 12 V DC power supply shall conform to the f ollowing: Class 2 only (F or USA), Isolated power supply only (For Europe). 䢇 This installation sh[...]

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    5 Thank you f or purchas ing this product. (These instr uctions are for : TK-C215VP4 U/TK- C215VP4E/TK-C 215VP12U/TK-C215VP12E. ) Before beginning to operate this unit, please read the instr uction manual carefully in o rder to make sure that the best possible perf ormance is obtained. 䡵 Excellent dus t-pro of and water-pr oof perf ormance With t[...]

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    6 Intr oduction Intr oduction Saf e ty P recauti ons ......... .... .... .... ..... ...... .... 3 Charact eristics .... .... ..... ...... .......... ........... .. 5 T abl e of Conten ts ......... .... .... ...... ........... .... 6 Precautions f or proper u se of this product ... 7 Name of P arts ..... .... ..... .... .... .... ....... .......... [...]

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    7 Storage and L ocation o f Use 䢇 Do not install this unit at the follo wing locations. ● Places that are e xposed to vapor or oil, such as kitchens. ● Places that exceed the ambient t emperature range ( - 10 I to 50 I ). ● Places at which corrosive gases are emitted. ● Places where radiation or X-ra ys and strong radio wa ves or m agneti[...]

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    8 Intr oduction Main tena nce 䢇 T urn off the power bef ore performing maintenance. 䢇 Clean the dom e cov er using a lens c leaning cloth (or soft cloth). Wiping it wi th thinner or benzene may melt the surface or cause it to fog. For t ough stains, wipe using a cloth that is dipped into a neutral detergent diluted wit h water , followed b y wi[...]

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    9 Camera A Mo untin g hol e ⳯ 2 Use these when mounting the camera to the ceiling, wall or electrical bo x. ( A Pg. 21)( A Pg. 31) Note: ● T o mount the camera using the electrical box, consult the dealer from which this product is purchase d or any nearb y JVC dealer . B Hole f or Connect ing Cabl e and Piping This is a hole for dra wing out t[...]

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    10 Intr oduction Camera (conti nued) G Base Mount the base to the ceiling, w all or electrical box bef ore mounting the camera. ( A Pg. 21)( A Pg. 31) H Fastening Screw for Dome Cover This is a f ast ening screw f or the dome cov er . Use a supplied wrench to f asten/ unf as ten the screw . I AC 24 V/DC 12 V Po wer Supply Wire DC 12 V Input: Red (+[...]

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    11 Camera (Interior) M Rotation Knob ( TK-C 215VP4U/E on ly) Rotate the lens unit t o adjust the inclination of the image. ( A Pg. 25) N Rotation Center Mar k ( A Pg. 25) O Fall P reven tion Wi re Use this to c onnect the base G to the dome cover D . P Camera Unit Fastening Screw ⳯ 2 Use this to fasten the c amera body R to the base G . T o remov[...]

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    12 Intr oduction Set the video setting s witches on the camer a unit bef ore mounting it. T o set the switches, use a fine-tipped screwdriver . A [RESET /SPOT] RESET/ SPOT b utton When swit ch #8 is set to [RESET] position and this button is pressed, the value of the white balance or phase adjusted manually is reset t o the default v alue. ● When[...]

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    13 3. [SYNC] Synchr onization system selection swit ch. This swi tch sets the synchronizi ng system for the camera. INT: This is set f or internal synchronization LL (Line Lock): The camera’ s vertical synchronization is lo ck ed to the AC 24 V 60 Hz or 50 Hz power line frequency . W hen switching between multiple cameras using a s witcher , sele[...]

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    14 Intr oduction Set the video setting s witches on the camer a unit bef ore mounting it. T o set the switches, use a fine-tipped screwdri v er . A [IRIS LEVEL] Iris level adjustment For adjusting the le v el of the automatic aper ture control lens. This adjustment only needs to be made when required. Use this to accommodate par ticular shooting co[...]

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    15 G Function s elect ion swi tch es 1. [A GC] Aut o-gain c ontr ol switc h. Sett ing th is swit ch to A ON B automatically increases the sensitivity ev en w hen the brightness of the subject is insufficient. (Default setting: ON) 2. [SELECT] WHT .BAL./PHASE setting s witch. WHT .BAL.: The F [R/B ,+/-] buttons a re us ed as [ R/B] adjustment button[...]

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    16 Installation and Connection ● T urn off the power of devices to be used before connecting the cables . ● Read through the “Instruction Ma nual” of the de vices to be used carefully be f ore connecting. Memo: ● When m ounting the heater (sold sep arately par t number KA-ZH215), make sure to connect the p ower wire to an AC 24 V power su[...]

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    17 The maximum connection distance varies with the type of cable used. Please refer carefully to the table f or each cable dur ing connection. * Be s ure to tur n off the power of devices before connecting cables. Note: ● When m ounting the heater (sold sep arately par t number KA-ZH215), make sure to connect the p ower wire to an AC 24 V power s[...]

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    18 Installation and Connection Electrical Spe cifications o f Alarm Input Te r m i n a l s (TK-C215VP12U/E only) ● T o prev ent penetration of noise in the intern al circuitry , apply a no n-v oltage contact signal to the ALARM input terminal. Ne ver apply a voltage . ● Apply an alar m signal f or at least 200 ms. If it is shor ter , it is not [...]

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    19 Foll ow the procedures below t o connect/set this unit. T urn off the power of devices to be used be f ore connecting the cables . K K K K K K The right sequence to connect and se t the camera 䢇 Before touching the camera unit, make sure to touch the metal surface of the [MONIT OR] ter minal to discharge any static electricity from your body .[...]

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    20 Installation and Connection Remov e the dome c ov er, f ollowed by setting the video image s witches. 1. Removing the dom e cover Remov e the dome cov er by unf astening the 3 fast ening screws using the wr ench supplied. Memo: ● The dome cover and base are connected with fall pre vention wire. 2. Removing the in ner dome The inner dome is f a[...]

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    21 Remov e the camera unit from t he base and mount the base to the ceiling or wall. When mounting to a wall, f ollow t he procedures by replacing areas indicated as [ceiling] by [wall] accordingly . 1. Removing the camera unit from the base A Unfasten the 2 f astening screws from the camera unit us ing a screwdriver . B Press the 2 clips inwards t[...]

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    22 Installation and Connection 1. Connecting t he coaxial cable ( A Pg. 17) Lower the protection cover and connect the connectors. Upon connecting, cov er the connectors using the pr otection cov er. 2. Connecting the AC 24 V/DC 12 V power supply wires Note: ● T o mount a heater (sold separately) to this unit, make sure to connect it to an A C 24[...]

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    23 Fill the piping hole and m ounting hole with a sealing mater ial, mount the camera un it to the base, and inser t the s ilica gel. 1. Fill the hole with sealing material Fill the pipi ng hole as well as the 2 mounting holes mounted with screws using a sealing material. Memo: ● Use GE silicon or its equiv alents as the sealing material. Note: ?[...]

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    24 Installation and Connection 4. Inserti ng the silica g el supplied T ake out the silica gel from the aluminum package, i nser t it into the silica gel insertion space of the camera unit and fasten using the lug plate. Memo: ● Duri ng reconnection or re-ins tallation after repair or maintenance, make sure t o replace the silica gel with a new o[...]

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    25 Upon mounting the c amera, adjust the images while checking the actual image. Mounting th e test mo nitor Connect the [MONIT OR] terminal of this unit t o the test monitor to adjust the c amera’ s shoo ting direction, angle of vie w and f ocus. Memo: ● Before setting, ensure to tur n on the power of the system. Adjusting the shooting direc t[...]

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    26 Installation and Connection Adjusting the ang le of vie w, f ocus and brightness Upon determining the imaging direction, adjust the angle of vie w , f ocus and brightness accordingly . Note: ● When adjusti ng the f ocus, make sure to cov er the dome cover o v er the lens . The dome cov er of this unit is thick. Theref ore, if the focus is not [...]

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    27 Adjusting the brightn ess Usually , adjustment of the br ightness is not required. When t his is necessar y , adjust the iris lev el accordingly . T o darken : Anti-clockwise direction (L side) T o brighten : Clockwise direction (H side) Memo: ● Do not perform iris le vel adjustment within 30 seconds after pressing the focus adjustment button.[...]

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    28 Installation and Connection 䡵 TK-C215VP12 U/E ● 2 types of angle of vie w may be selected f or TK-C215VP12U/ E. In general, set in a way such that the home position shoots a wide range and the alarm position a narrow range. ● Use the alarm input mode selection s witch to set the act ions when there is an alar m input. ( A Pg. 15) 䢇 Re gi[...]

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    29 䢇 Registering alarm position For registering the angle of view during monitoring when there is an alarm input. 1. Check that the [ALARM POSITION] indicat or ligh t is turned on. Registration of alarm position is enabled. ● Press the [POSITION SELECT] button if the [ALAR M POS ITI ON ] indic ator ligh t is off. 2. Adjust the image size . ( A [...]

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    30 Installation and Connection After setting is complete, mount the inner dome to the camera. 1. Mountin g the inner dome Mount the inner dome to the 3 clips. Note: ● Mount the inner dome such that it does not cov er the lens. ● When m ounting the inner dome, make sure not to move the position of the lens. Doing so may cause the preset angle of[...]

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    31 Note: ● Make sure that the dome cov e r is firmly fastened. Otherwise, the humidity le v el may rise, which may result in fogging and e ven f alling of the cov er . ● Ensure that the f all prevent ion wire of the dome cov er is not caught in t he space between the dome cov er and bas e. F ailing to do so may cause the dust-proof and w ater- [...]

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    32 Installation and Connection Use the piping hole to mount the camer a. Mounting th e came ra using th e piping hole at the bottom su rface of the base 1. Setting th e s witches ( A Pg. 20) 2. Removing the camera unit from the base. ( A Pg. 21 , step 1) 3. Mount the fall pr evention wire to the base ( A Pg. 21) 4. Binding the sealin g tape Bind at[...]

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    33 Mounting th e came ra using th e piping hole at the side su rface of the base If the camera cannot be mounted directly to the ceiling, mount it t o the pipe using the piping hole at the side sur f ace of the base. 1. Setting th e s witches ( A Pg. 20) 2. Dismantle the camera unit from the base and mount the fall prevention wi re ( A Pg. 21)( A P[...]

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    34 Installation and Connection As a general characte ristic unique to CCDs, white-spots may appear on the screen with age. In order to red uce this phenomeno n, this unit is equipped with a white-spot correction feature. Switch on the camera power supply and w ait f or at least 30 minutes. 1. Remove the dom e cover . 2. Cover the le ns surface usi [...]

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    36 Other s 䡵 Cam era Signal system: U type : Based on NTSC standard E type : Based on P AL standard Scanni ng freque ncies U type : 15.734 k Hz (Horizontal), 59.94 Hz (V er tical) E type : 15.625 kHz ( Horizontal), 50 Hz (V er tical) Image device: 1/4" IT CCD Effective picture elements: U type : 380,000 pix els, 768 (H) x 494 (V) E type : 44[...]

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    37 䡵 Lens Focal l ength TK-C215VP4 U/E : 2.8 mm to 10 mm (variable) TK-C215VP1 2U/E : 3.8 mm to 45.6 mm (variable) Zoom rat io TK-C215VP4 U/E : Approx. 3.6 TK-C215VP1 2U/E : Approx. 12 Maximum aper ture TK-C215VP4 U/E : F1.3 (f = 2.8 mm) to F3.0 (f = 10 m m) TK-C215VP1 2U/E : F1.6 (f = 3.8 mm) to F2.7 (f = 45.6 m m) Angle adjustment range P an : [...]

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    38 Other s 䡵 Dimension al Outline Draw ing [Unit: mm (inc h)] * Specifications and appearance of this unit a nd related products are subject to chang e for product improvement wit hout prior notice. Specifications (continued) 9 (3/8) Ǿ 160(6-1/4) 121(4-3/4) 113(4-1/2) Ǿ 160(6-1 /4  5(1/4) 42(1-5/8) 125(4-7/8) SR5 3.7 (2-1/8) G3/4-14 UNC scre[...]

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    39 F o cus char t TK-C215VP4_JP.book Pag e 39 Thursday, N ovember 2, 2006 10:51 AM[...]

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    © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited LST051 9-001A TK-C215VP4U/E TK-C215VP12U/E DOME CAMERA TK-C215VP4_JP.book Pag e 40 Thursday, N ovember 2, 2006 10:51 AM[...]