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1 TK-C553 INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body . Retain this information for future reference. Model No. TK-C553 Serial No. COLOR DOME CAMERA SC96896H-001 (B) ...
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2 IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS 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 clean- ers or aero ...
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3 13. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance. 14. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock. 15. Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shoc ...
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4 FOR USA AND CANADA CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 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" w ...
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5 Thank you for purchasing this product. (These instrustions are for TK-C553U and TK-C553E) CONTENTS Features ....................................................................................................................... ........ 6 Operating Precautions ....................................................................................... ...
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6 Features Color Dome Camera with integrated variable-focal-length lens and camera. Backlight compensation function provided. Enables improvement of video image shot with backlit conditions. Employment of TTL automatic tracking white balance allows use under various light source conditions. One-push auto white balance (A WC) functio ...
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7 ● If a high-intensity object (such as a lamp) is shot, the image on the screen may have vertical lines (smear) or blur (blooming) at its periphery . This is a characteristic of the CCD, and is not a defect. ● Resolution decreases as the digital zoom ratio is increased. ● Do not touch the dome cover of the lens directly with your hand, conta ...
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8 Camera Body Controls, Connectors and Indicators 1 MONITOR terminal (RCA pin) For connecting a monitor when determin- ing camera angle, etc. (High impedance) 2 Camera head 3 Horizontal LOCK screw When adjusting the camera angles horizontal rotation, this screw is loosened for adjustment and tightened to maintain the angle. 4 Camera clamp Fix the c ...
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9 7 DIP switch Video synchronization selector switch Switches the synchronization method of the camera image. INT : Internal synchronization L/L: The camera ’ s vertical synchroniza- tion is matched with the frequency of the AC 24 V line power supply . When switching between multiple cam- eras using a switcher , selecting the LL mode and adju ...
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10 8 T erminal board T o connect the coaxial cable used as the video signal cable, the power cable, control signal cable, etc. ( See page 15) 9 Video output terminal Outputs composite video signals (1 V (p-p), output impedance 75 Ω ). Should be connected to video input terminal on monitor , switcher , or remote control unit. 10 Control signal ...
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11 Ceiling Mount 16 Mounting holes ( × 4) Use these holes to attach the ceiling mount to the ceiling. 17 Guide holes for mounting camera ( × 3) Guide holes for mounting the camera. The camera body mounting guides 13 are inserted into these holes. 18 Camera clamping screw T o hold the camera in place, be sure to use this screw to lock the camera c ...
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12 System with Remote Control Unit RM-P2580 System with up to 8 cameras. (Six position settings available for each camera.) PAL 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-L910E OPE. LOCK 1 TO CAMERA TO CAMERA D ...
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13 • T urn OFF the power supply to all equipment to be used before making connections. • Read the Instruction Manual for each piece of equipment to be used before making connections. • The control signal cable cannot be used for loop connection. TX+ A TX – B RX+ C RX – D TX+ A TX – B RX+ C RX – D TX+ A TX – B RX+ C RX – D RX+ A RX ...
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14 Settings CAMERA F ACE • Video synchronization selector switch (INT/LL) Set to LL (Line Lock) on all cameras, and align V .PHASE. ( See page 29.) • Control signal termination ON/OFF switch (TERMINA TION OFF/ON) Set this to ON only on the camera placed at the end of the control signal cable. Set to OFF on all other cameras. Menu Screen ...
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15 Connections to Camera T erminal Board INST ALLA TION Connections to T erminal Board Remove the terminal board cover and con- nect the video signal cable (coaxial cable) ( × 1). Connect the DC 12 V or AC 24 V power cables ( × 2). In a system where the Remote Control Unit (RM-P2580), etc. is used, connect the con- trol signal cables ( × 4). ...
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16 INST ALLA TION Control signal cables These cables should be connected only when it is required to control the cam- era using the RS-442A or RS-485 sig- nals. The use of 0.65 4-conductor twisted pair cables is recommended. With these cables, the maximum exten- sion distance is 1,200 m. After having connected all of the re- quired cables, agai ...
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17 Ceiling Installation 1. Make a hole (75 mm diameter) in the ceiling for passing the connection cables, and attach the provided ceiling mount to the ceiling. Coincide the center of the mount with the hole (75 mm diameter) for passing the cables through the ceiling. Attach the ceiling mount to the ceiling using 4 screws. Pass the wired terminal bo ...
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18 4. Mount the camera body . 1 ) Ensure that the camera clamping screw on the ceiling mount is loosened. 2) Align the camera position alignment mark on the camera body with the camera position alignment mark on the ceiling mount and press the camera body straight against the mount. Note Exercise caution when mounting so as not to pinch the drop pr ...
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19 Adjusting the Camera Angle Remove the dome cover . Rotate the dome cover counterclockwise and pull it off. Horizontal rotation (adjustable range: 90 ° ) 1. Loosen the horizontal LOCK screw . 2. Holding the both tilt lock screws, rotate horizontally . 3. T ighten the horizontal LOCK screw . V ertical rotation (adjustable range: 130 ° ) ...
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20 2. 2. 1. CAUTION Be sure that the dome cover is firmly at- tached. Improper attachment could result in the cover dropping down. Attach the dome cover . 1. Align the notch in the dome cover with the triangle mark and push the cover onto the camera body . 2. Rotate the cover clockwise as far as it will go and is seated firmly . Notch T riangle mar ...
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21 Connection for Adjustment of the Camera * The power to the camera body must be ON when adjustments are performed. MONITOR LOCK LEFT RIGHT SET UP AWC DOWN NOT USED NOT USED L/L ON INT OFF TERMINATION T emporarily used for making various adjustments while the camera remains in the installed location. 75 Ω termination disconnected DIP switch Moni ...
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22 This unit is provided with a SETUP MENU that allows various settings to be performed on the screen of a connected monitor using the switches on the camera body . The SETUP MENU consists of separate layers divided according to function types as shown below . The setup menus that can be set vary depending on whether the settings are done using the ...
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23 SETUP MENU Flow (Continued) SETUP MENU flow when commands are transmitted from the RM-P2580 –– ETUP M EN U –– S V I D E A DJU ST . . O MOD E S E L E C T . . FUN C I ON . . T E N D MEMOR Y ETUP .. S POS I I ON S E T U P T CAM E A . . R CON T O L U N I T . . R –– ID E O A D J U S T –– V I R I S L E V E L NORMA L NORMA L NORMA L ...
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24 Menu Settings Using the Operation Buttons on the Camera Body 1. Press the SET button to display the SETUP MENU screen on the monitor . 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to align the cursor (>) with the item to be set. Then press the SET button. • The submenu for the selected item appears. 3. Press the UP or DOWN button to align the cursor (> ...
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JVC TK-C553 - page 25
25 Menu Settings Using the RM-P2580 1. Press the MENU button for about 3 seconds to display the remote control ’ s SETUP screen on the monitor . (Above figure) 2. Press the P AN/TIL T control lever up ( 6 ) or down ( 7 ) to align the cursor (>) with the CAMERA item. Then press the SET button. • The SETUP screen appears. (See figures on the l ...
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26 SETUP MENU Screen Item Function V ariable Factory range setting VIDEO ADJUST MODE SELECT COMMUNICA- TION FUNCTION END Displays the VIDEO ADJUST . For adjust- ing functions related to the video image of each camera. Displays the MODE SELECT . For setting the operation mode, etc. of each camera. Only valid when settings are made using the operatio ...
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27 VIDEO ADJUST Screen Item Function V ariable Factory range setting IRIS LEVEL COLOUR LEVEL ENHANCE LEVEL AGC MODE SUPER AGC BLC Adjusts the brightness level of the video signal. • T o lower the brightness level … Decrease t h e value • T o raise the brightness level … Increase the value T o adjust the color level of the video signal. • ...
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28 VIDEO ADJUST Screen (Continued) Item Function V ariable Factory range setting A VERAGE: PEAK WHITE BALANCE END Sets the exposure detection as a ratio of the average value and the peak value. • A VERAGE value large: Increase the A VER- AGE value when portions other than the high- lighted areas of the screen are dark and look corrupted. (Ex. 10: ...
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29 MODE SELECT Screen Item Function V ariable Factory range setting CAMERA TEXT V PHASE AUTO ST ART END T o select whether or not camera text is dis- played and to display the CAMERA TEXT set- ting screen. OF F: Camera text is not displayed. ON: Camera text is displayed in the lower part of the screen. EDIT : W he n the SET button is pressed, the C ...
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30 COMMUNICA TION Screen Item Function V ariable Factory range setting MODE STYLE ID END Sets the communication form used for com- munication with the external control device, such as the remote control unit. SIMPLEX: Only reception of signals from the external control device takes place. DUPLEX: Signals are both sent to and received from the exter ...
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31 Only displayed when making settings by sending commands from an external controller , such as the RM-P2580. Item Function V ariable Factory range setting POSITION TEXT EDIT POSI. TEXT LOC. AUTO P A TROL AUTO P AN MODE ALM. TEXT SIZE END UP-L DOWN-L UP-C DOWN-C UP-R DOWN-R PA N TIL T SCROLL NORMAL DOUBLE UP-L PA N DOUBLE When the SET button is pr ...
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32 BLC (Back Light Compensation) Adjustment Set when a bright light source is placed behind or in the direction of the subject making the point difficult to view on the screen. Make the setting after selecting the BLC item on the VIDEO ADJUST screen. MEMO BLC does not function while the digital zoom is in used. Fixed Light Metering Areas Set th ...
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33 User Settable Light Metering Areas Select EDIT 1 or EDIT 2 for the BLC item. When the SET button is pressed, the user settable light metering area is displayed on the monitor . 3. Use the LEFT or RIGHT button to shift the position of the right side of the light metering area, and use the UP or DOWN button to shift the down side. 4. When the ...
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JVC TK-C553 - page 34
34 Manual Adjustment of White Balance (Continued) CAUTION: The color temperature will be slightly af- fected when the dome cover is attached. Pay attention to this when adjusting the white balance manually . –– MA NU L W H I T E B A L A N C E –– A : R -- ------- ---- + g: M --- :B -- ------- ---- - - + -- : G EN D Setting indicating mark Or ...
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JVC TK-C553 - page 35
35 A WC (One-push Auto White Balance) Adjustment Using a simple operation, the AWC function allows the white balance to be fixed as the one valid at a given point. Used for observa- tion when the color temperature changes fre- quently . 1. The following two methods are available for activating the AWS function. 1 Press the UP (A WC) button on the c ...
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JVC TK-C553 - page 36
36 CAMERA TEXT Setting Up to 24 characters can be selected as cam- era text for each camera. The set characters are displayed at the bottom of the screen. 1. Set the CAMERA TEXT item on the MODE SELECT screen to EDIT . Then press the SET button. • The CAMERA TEXT screen appears on the monitor screen. • Characters selected from the character are ...
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37 5. When the whole text has been input, press the SET button. • The MODE SELECT screen returns. Setting using the RM-P2580 2. Use the ZOOM (TELE) or ZOOM (WIDE) button to select the position in the character input area. The position moves to the right when the ZOOM (TELE) button is pressed, and it moves to the left when the ZOOM (WIDE) button i ...
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JVC TK-C553 - page 38
38 When the power is turned on, a demonstra- tion of the zoom operation selected for the AUTO ST ART item on the MODE SELECT screen takes place. 1. Select the AUTO ST ART item on the MODE SELECT screen, and then press the SET button. • A zoom operation takes place in accordance with the set contents (P AN, TIL T , SCROLL, P A TROL). At this point ...
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39 POSITION TEXT Setting A title can be set for the registered positions for each camera. The position title can only be set by transmitting commands from the RM-P2580, etc. The position title can consist of up to 16 characters. The set characters are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Select the camera for which position title text should ...
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40 POSITION TEXT Setting (Continued) 3. Use the P AN/TIL T control lever to select the character to be input from the character area. 4. When the first character for the text has been selected, press the ZOOM (TELE) button. • The first character of the text is confirmed, and the second character can now be input. 5. T o set other position text ti ...
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41 AUTO P A TROL Setting The AUTO P A TROL function allows you to specify multiple positions (up to 6 positions) that the camera will move to in the specified order and observe for the specified interval. The order of movement and observation in- terval for the AUTO P A TROL operation can only be set by transmitting commands from the RM-P2580, etc. ...
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42 AUTO P A TROL Setting (Continued) 3. Press the POSITION button to set the position number of the selected P A TROL No. item. 4. Press the P AN/TIL T control lever to the left ( 8 ) or to the right ( t ) to set the observation interval for the selected P A TROL No. • If set to SKIP , observation will not take place at this position. 5. Repeat s ...
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43 CAMERA Signal system: U t ype based on NTSC standard E type based on P AL stan- dard Image device: 1/4 ” IT CCD Effective picture elements: U type 380,000 pixels, 768 (H) × 494 (V) E type 440,000 pixels, 752 (H) × 582 (V) Sync system: Line lock/Internal Video S/N: 50 dB (AGC OFF) Horizontal resolution: 470 TV lines (T yp.) Minimum illumi ...
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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED is a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAP AN, L TD. is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries. © 2000 VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAP AN, LIMITED ® ® TK-C553 COLOR DOME CAMERA Printed in Thailand SC96896H-001 ...
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