Pelco PMCS19A manual

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    Pelco • 3500 Pelco Way • Clovis, CA 93612-5699 USA • www.pelco.com In North America and Canada: Tel (800) 289-9100 or FAX (800) 289-9150 International Customers: Tel +1 (559) 292-1981 or FAX +1 (559) 348-1120 Installation/Operation PMCS15A, PMCS17A, and PMCS19A Super-High Resolution Color Monitors C1991M-C (9/04)[...]

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    [ 2 ] Pelco Manual C1991M-C (9/04) 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat s[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1991M-C (9/04) [ 3 ] REGULA TORY NOTICES This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference re- ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RADIO AND TELEVIS[...]

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    [ 4 ] Pelco Manual C1991M-C (9/04) INST ALLA TION The monitor may be placed on any flat surface (desk or table) or rack-mounted. T o rack-mount the monitor follow the instructions supplied with the rack mount kit. V ideo and Power Connections 1. Video Cable Connection (Refer to T able A for video coaxial cable requirements.) a. Connect the video ca[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1991M-C (9/04) [ 5 ] Figure 2. Looping Operation - One Monitor with External Video Equipment Figure 3. Looping Operation - Maximum of Three Monitors with External Video Equipment V2-H V2-L V1 OUT V1 IN AU1 IN AU1 OUT S-HI S-LO S-VHS IN S-VHS OUT V2 OUT V2 IN AU2 IN AU2 OUT V1-H V1-L V2-H V2-L V1 OU T V1 IN AU1 IN AU1 OUT S-HI S-LO S-V[...]

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    [ 6 ] Pelco Manual C1991M-C (9/04) OPERA TION 1. Set the video format switch located on the front panel to one of the following settings: VIDEO1 - Composite video (NTSC/P AL) mode VIDEO2 - Composite video (NTSC/P AL) mode for two, video input operation S-VIDEO - S-VHS mode if the S-VHS input jack on the back of the monitor is used 2. If required ad[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1991M-C (9/04) [ 7 ] (Design and product specifications subject to change without notice.) SPECIFICA TIONS ELECTRICAL Input V oltage 90-260 V AC, 50/60 Hz, autoranging Power Consumption PMCS15A 70 watts PMCS17A 95 watts PMCS19A Approximate 100 watts Horizontal Resolution PMCS15A 700 TV lines PMCS17A 700 TV lines PMCS19A 800 TV lines V[...]

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    REVISION HISTORY Manual # Date Comments C1991M 1 1/00 Original version. C1991M-A 01/01 Added ETL and cETL certifications. C1991M-B 2/01 Added information on model PMCS19A. C1991M-C 9/04 Added information on model PMCS15A. Deleted model PMCS14A. Revised unit weights. Pelco, the Pelco logo, Camclosure, Esprit, Genex, Legacy , and Spectra are register[...]