Sanyo VCC-3944 manual

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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL VCC-3944 COLOR CCD camera About this manual Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for later reference. L5AF2_US.book 1 ページ 2002年12月 20日 金曜日 午 後1時48分[...]

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    English 1 Depending on the conditions of use, i nstallation and environment, please b e sure to ma ke the appropriate settings and adjustments. If you need help wi th installation and/or settings, please consult your dealer. CONTENTS INFORMATION TO USER ................. ................. 2 PRECAUTION S .............. ................... ..........[...]

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    Safety Guard THIS SYMBOL I NDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THIS UNIT. WARNING: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK , DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to al l local codes[...]

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    English 3 PRECAUTIONS ■ ■ ■ ■ In case of problem Do not use the camera if smoke or a strange odour comes from the unit, or if it seems not t o function correctly. D isconnect the power cord im mediately, and consult your dealer (or a Sanyo Autho rized Service Centre). ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not open or modif y Do not open the cabinet, as it may[...]

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    4 English PARTS NAMES 1 Shor te r scr ews : M3 x 4 2 Longer screws: M3 x 6 3 Camera mounting screw hole: 1/4"-20 UNC 1 2 3 4 1 Flange-back lock screw (LOCK) 2 Flange-back a djustment dial 3 Lens mount c ap The cap is inst alled to protect the lens m ount section. Remove the lens mount cap before i nstalling a lens (sold separately). 4 Camera i[...]

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    English 5 PARTS NAMES 9 8 6 7 5 F G H 5 Camera setup sect ion 6 White balance adjustment volume (WB R or B) 7 Line phase adjustment volume (PHASE) 8 Lens iri s adjus tment vo lume (LEV EL) 9 Lens iri s output connec tor (LE NS) This 4-pin connector is used to send the DC control si gnal and power supply to an auto-iris type lens. F Video output con[...]

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    6 English MOUNTING THE LENS 1 2 C mount type lens CS mount type lens 2 3 Please use a DC type auto-iris lens (sold separately). 1 Remove the lens mount cap from the camer a. 2 Install the auto-iris l ens. CS mount type lens Carefully align the lens mount with the camera opening, then turn the lens slowly to i nstall it. C mount type lens To allow f[...]

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    English 7 MOUNTING THE LENS 4 3 1 2 1 3 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ Pin layout ■ ■ ■ ■ Flange-back a djustment If the pick-up su rface is not corr ectly positioned with relation to the lens focal point, the picture will be out of f ocus (in particular when using auto-iris power zoom lenses, sold separately). If that is the cas e, adjust the flange-ba[...]

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    8 English CONNECTION S Basic connection for monitoring or recording The peripheral devices (VCR, monitor, lens, etc.), AC adaptor and cables are sold separately. 1 Make the video signal connec tion between the camera and the monitor or time lapse VCR. 2 Connect the power supply. • If using a commercially-available 24 V AC adapter, always be sure [...]

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    English 9 SETTINGS 12 5 6 3 4 7 ■ ■ ■ ■ Camera setup section No. Setting s Posi tion 1 Electro nic Iri s (EI) /Auto i ris (AI ) sett ing AI 2 Gain up setti ng NOR M • HI (High )/NORM (Normal) 3 Backlight comp ensation mode setting (BLC) OFF • MULTI (Multi )/OFF 4 Backlight comp ensation mode setting (BLC) OFF • CENT (Center)/OFF 5 Whi[...]

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    10 English SETTINGS ■ ■ ■ ■ Iris function setting 1 1 1 1 This should normally b e set to the down ( AI ) position. Use a manual or fixed iris lens and set the lens aperture to the shortest F stop. Set the switch 1 to the up ( EI ) position. Note: Please refer to the specifications for dynamic range of the electronic iris. CAUTION: • The [...]

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    English 11 SETTINGS ■ ■ ■ ■ Backlight compensation s etting 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 This camera has two differen t backlight correction functions: multi-spot photometry ( MULT I ) and center focus photometry ( CENT ). The normal setting (switch 3 and 4 ) is the down position, but you can change the switch 3 or 4 setting in accordanc e with the back[...]

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    12 English SETTINGS ■ ■ ■ ■ White balance adjustment 5 5 5 5 Normally the switch 5 i s set to the down ( ATW : aut o white balance) position and the whit e balance is adjusted automatically. If a manual white balance adjustment is necessary, follow the steps below. Set the switch 5 to the up ( MANU ) position, then ad just the color. • Tu[...]

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    English 13 SETTINGS ■ ■ ■ ■ Lens iris adjust ment 7 7 7 7 If using a DC ty pe auto-iris lens, you will need to set the LEVEL volume when shooting in the conditions described below. L (counter clockwi se): To decreas e the contrast H (clockwise): T o increase the contrast • If shooting simultaneously in a dark room a nd through a bright wi[...]

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    14 English TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking the camera for repairs, please check below to make sure that the camera is used correctly. If it still does not p e rform correctly, please consult your dealer or a Sanyo Authorized Service Centre. ■ ■ ■ ■ No picture on the monitor screen • Is the power turned on to al l connected devices? Is the v[...]

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    English 15 SPECIFICATIONS ■ ■ ■ ■ Camera: Scanning sy stem : NTSC standar d (525 TV lines, 30 frames/sec.) Interlace : PLL 2:1 interlace Image device : 1/4 inch solid state image device CCD Picture elements : 537 (H) x 505 (V) Effective pic ture elements : 51 0 (H) x 492 (V) Synchronizing system : Internal s ync, Line lock manually switchab[...]

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    16 English SPECIFICATIONS ■ ■ ■ ■ Dimensions Features and sp ecifications are subject to change without prior n otice or obligations. 1.4 108 99 10.7 M6 16 25.8 45 56 28 L5AF2_US.book 16 ペー ジ 2002年12 月20日 金曜日  午後1時48分[...]

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    L5AF2_US.book 1 ページ 2002年12月 20日 金曜日 午 後1時48分[...]

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    SANYO INDUSTRIAL VIDEO COLOR VIDEO CAMERA LIMITED WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS In order to obtain warranty serv ice, the product must b e delivered t o and picked up from an Authorized Sanyo S ervice Center at the us er ’ s expense, unless specifically stated otherwise in this warranty. The names and addresses of Authorized Sanyo Service Centers may be o[...]

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    1AC6P1P2620-- L5AF2/US (0103KPS-CZ) Sanyo Electric Co, Ltd. Printed in Japan Printed on recycled paper L5AF2_US.book 3 ページ 2002年12月 20日 金曜日 午 後1時48分[...]