Canon VC-C4, VC-C4R User Manual

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VC-C4

COMMUNICATION CAMERA f:4-64mm 1:1.4-2.8

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Please read this instruction manual carefully before operation. Be sure to read the “aSafe Use of Equipment” section before using this equipment. Store this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Canon Communication Camera VC-C4/VC-C4R (the “Product”). Please read this Instruction Manual carefully to ensure that you use the Product correctly and safely. Read the “aSafe Use of Equipment” section first and observe these instructions when you use the Product.

Features of the VC-C4/VC-C4R Communication Camera

■ 1/4 inch CCD, 410,000 pixels (NTSC) or 470,000 pixels (PAL) for high-quality

images

■ High-performance 16× power zoom

■ Wide angle photographic range

■ High-speed precision camera head movement

■ Preset function (programmable presets can be stored in camera’s memory)

■ Camera ID setting

■ Clock and text display function

■ Up to 9 VC-C4/VC-C4R cameras can be controlled from 1 PC

Exclusion of Liability

If the Product is connected to a recording device (for example a VCR), Canon Inc. accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any financial losses that may be incurred as a result of the loss of recorded information or images, regardless of the internal or external cause of the loss.

Video or still images recorded using your VC-C4/VC-C4R cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws or without the consent of the owner, unless intended for personal use only.

Notes

1. The unauthorized transfer of all or any part of the contents of this Manual is forbidden.

2. The contents of this Manual are subject to change without notice.

3. Every effort has been made to ensure that this Manual is flawless. However, if you find any oversights, please let us know.

4. Item 3. notwithstanding, Canon accepts no responsibility for any effects resulting from the use of this Manual.

CANON and the CANON logo are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. Other names of products and companies mentioned in this Manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

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a Safe Use of Equipment

An exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the equipment.

a Important Warnings

a CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The serial number of this equipment may be found on the back of the camera head. No others have the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. VC-C4 or VC-C4R Serial No.

a Important Operational Instructions

a WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

a CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

FDA regulation

This communication camera has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a medical device. When incorporated into a system with medical applications, FDA regulations may apply. Therefore, please consult your legal advisor to determine whether FDA regulations apply.

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FCC NOTICE

PT-V4N/PT-V4NR 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600

IC NOTICE

This product does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Interference-causing equipment standard entitled ‘Digital Apparatus’, ICES-003 of the Industry Canada.

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a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safe Use of Equipment

In these safety instructions, the word “equipment” refers to the Canon communication camera VC-C4/VC-C4R and all its accessories.

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the equipment is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instruction should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the equipment and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning - Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Wipe the equipment with a clean soft cloth. If necessary, put a cloth in diluted neutral detergent and wring it well before wiping the equipment with it. Finally, clean the equipment with a clean dry cloth. Do not use benzene, thinner or other volatile liquids or pesticides as they may damage the product’s finish. When using chemically-treated cleaning cloths, observe those precautions accordingly.

6. Accessories - Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous. Always use specified connection cables. Connect devices correctly.

7. Water and Moisture - Hazard of electric shock - Do not use the equipment near water or in rainy/moist situations. Do not put a heater near this equipment.

8. Placing or Moving - Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to

the equipment. An equipment and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the equipment and cart combination to overturn.

9. Power Sources - The PA-V16 AC adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your equipment dealer or local power company. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in this manual.

10. Polarization - The PA-V16 AC adapter is equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

11. Power Cord Protection - Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the equipment.

12. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the equipment, be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of

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antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure 1.

fig-1

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUNDING CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUNDING CLAMPS

13. Lightning - For added protection of this equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.

14. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

15. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this equipment through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the equipment.

17. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

18. Damage Requiring Service - Disconnect this equipment from the wall outlet and all power sources including batteries, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b.If any liquid has been spilled onto, or

objects have fallen into, the equipment.

c. If the equipment has been exposed to

rain or water.

d. If the equipment does not operate

normally even if you follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the equipment to its normal operation.

e.If the equipment has been dropped or

the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the equipment exhibits a distinct

change in performance. This indicates a need for service.

19. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

20. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the equipment is in safe operating order.

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21. Do not install the equipment in the following locations as this can cause a fire or electric shock:

- Hot locations

- Close to a fire

- Very humid or dusty locations

- Locations exposed to direct sunlight

- Locations exposed to salt spray

- Close to flammable solvents (alcohol,

thinners, etc.)

22. When any of the following occurs, immediately switch OFF the equipment, unplug it from the main power supply and contact your nearest Canon supplier. Do not continue to use the equipment as this can cause a fire or electric shock.

- The equipment emits any smoke, heat,

abnormal noise, or unusual odor.

- A metal object falls into the equipment.

- The equipment is damaged in some

way.

23. Please observe the following when using the equipment. Failure to do so can result in a fire or electric shock.

- Do not use flammable sprays near the

equipment.

- Do not subject the equipment to strong

impacts.

24. Please observe the following when handling the batteries. Failure to do so can result in the batteries bursting or emitting heat, sparks or corrosive fluid.

- Do not throw the batteries into a fire,

and do not heat, short-circuit or attempt to disassemble the batteries.

- Do not attempt to recharge the

batteries.

- Do not use batteries other than those

specified for use with the equipment.

25. Please observe the following when handling the batteries. Failure to do so may result in the batteries bursting or emitting heat, sparks or corrosive fluid.

- When the batteries are used up, or when the equipment will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteries.

- When replacing the batteries, always replace both batteries, and do not use different types of batteries together.

- Ensure that the + and - terminals are correctly positioned when you load the batteries.

- If any soiling or leakage of the internal battery fluid occurs, thoroughly clean the soiling or leaked fluid with water.

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Maintenance

Cleaning the Equipment

1. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet.

2. Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water or a mild detergent.

WARNING

Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners.

The use of such substances can cause a fire or electric shock.

3. Wipe with a dry cloth.

4. When you have finished, plug the AC adapter back in to the wall outlet.

Cleaning the Lens

Use a commercially available lens cleaner to remove any soiling from the lens.

■ The auto-focus may not function correctly if the surface of the lens is dirty.

■ Scratches on the surface of the lens will cause image defects.

Icons Used in This Instruction Manual

Indicates important information that must be observed or actions that are prohibited during an operation. These notes must be read to prevent

NOTE

possible faults or damage to the equipment. Indicates supplementary information or a reference to an operation. Users

are advised to read these memos.

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CONTENTS

a Safe Use of Equipment .......................................................................................... 3

a Important Warnings.................................................................................... 3

a Important Operational Instructions ........................................................... 3

a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................... 5

Maintenance .................................................................................................... 8

Icons Used in This Instruction Manual............................................................... 8

Before You Use the Product .................................................................................... 10

Checking the Accessories ........................................................................... 10

Nomenclature ................................................................................................ 10

Camera...................................................................................................................... 10

Wireless Controller .................................................................................................... 11

Installing the Product ................................................................................... 12

Connecting the Components ....................................................................... 13

Turning the Power ON and OFF................................................................... 14

LED Displays and the Camera Status ....................................................................... 14

Loading the Batteries into the Wireless Controller ................................... 15

Operable Range of the Wireless Controller............................................................... 15

Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller ........................................... 16

Changing the Camera Head Angle (pan/tilt/home position) ..................... 16

Range of Camera Head Movement........................................................................... 16

Zooming In/Out (TELE/WIDE)....................................................................... 17

Focusing (FOCUS) ........................................................................................ 18

Adjusting the Brightness (BRIGHT) ............................................................ 19

Storing a Preset Camera Position ............................................................... 20

Switching the Camera ON and OFF............................................................. 21

Camera Settings....................................................................................................... 22

Buttons Used to Specify the Settings ......................................................... 22

Setting Menu Description .......................................................................................... 22

Setting the Clock........................................................................................... 23

Entering Characters...................................................................................... 24

Selecting Display/Hide Clock and Text ....................................................... 24

Setting the Camera Head Movement Speed and Pan Operation ....................

Setting the Range of Camera Head Movement .......................................... 26

Setting the AE................................................................................................ 27

VC-C1 Mode and VC-C3 Mode Setting Menu ............................................. 27

RS-232C Settings .......................................................................................... 28

ID Mode ...................................................................................................................... 29

Setting the ID Number .................................................................................. 29

Selecting the Camera to be Controlled ....................................................... 30

Cancelling ID Mode ....................................................................................... 31

Troubleshooting........................................................................................................ 32

Factory Default Settings........................................................................................... 34

Specifications............................................................................................................ 35

Appendix A ................................................................................................................ 36

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Before You Use the Product

Checking the Accessories

Before you install the Product, check that all the items shown below are included in your product package. If any of these items is missing, contact your Canon dealer.

VC-C4 camera

VC-C4R camera

AC adapter PA-V16 AC cable

● 2 AA-size manganese batteries

● Instruction Manual

● Warranty Card

Nomenclature

Camera

VC-C4

Camera head

LED

Wireless controller sensor

(Front)

Base

Wireless Controller WL-V5

Pin cable

■ Optional Product

● Wide-angle Converter WL-37

Cannot be used on the VC-C4R (→ P.13).

VC-C4R

LED Wireless controller

sensor

Base

Camera head

(Rear)

RS-232C input terminal RS-232C output terminal VIDEO OUT terminal S VIDEO OUT terminal DC IN 13V terminal

RS-232C input terminal RS-232C output terminal VIDEO OUT terminal S VIDEO OUT terminal

DC IN 13V terminal

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Wireless Controller

BRIGHT button (→ P.19)

Adjusts the brightness of the image on the monitor.

• +:Brightens the image.

• –:Darkens the image.

SET/OK button (→ P.20, 22)

Used to store preset positions. Can also be used to proceed to the next level when specifying settings in a setting menu.

FOCUS button (→ P.18, 19)

Adjusts the focus.

• AF : Switches to auto-focus.

• MF : Focus is fixed.

• :Lengthens the focal distance.

• :Shortens the focal distance.

ON SCREEN button (→ P.24)

Displays or hides the date, time and text.

Fn button

Not used.

BRIGHT

HOME

SET/OK CANCEL

∞

ON SCREEN

WL-V5

WIRELESS CONTROLLER

Camera ON/OFF button (→ P.21)

Switches the camera on and off.

ZOOM button (→ P.17)

ZOOM

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MENUID

Battery cover

See page 15 for information on loading the batteries.

Increases or decreases the size of the subject on the monitor screen.

• T :Enlarges the subject (zoom in).

• W:Shrinks the subject (zoom out).

Camera control button (→ P.16, 22)

Used to change the camera head angle and to move the on-screen cursor.

V < >:Move the camera head up,

•

• HOME : Moves the camera head to the

CANCEL button (→ P.20, 22)

Cancels registration of a preset camera position. Also cancels a setting selected in a setting menu and returns you to the previous level.

Number buttons (→ P.20, 30)

Used to store and restore preset positions, and to select the camera when multiple cameras are used. The * and # buttons are not used.

MENU button (→ P.22)

Used to display the MAIN MENU and to exit a setting menu.

ID button (→ P.30)

Used to control multiple cameras individually. When the cameras are switched off, pressing this button begins individual camera control.

Before You Use the Product

down, left and right respectively.

center.

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Whenever possible, switch the camera off when it is not in use (→ P.21) as this reduces power consumption. If the camera will not be used for an extended period,

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unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet (→ P.14). If you turn the power off, the date and time will be cleared.

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Mounting screw

Less than

6.0 mm (

/4 in.)

30 mm (1

/16 in.)

or wider

Installing the Product

VC-C4 Installation

Install in a flat and stable location.

VC-C4

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UNICATIO

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Firmly tighten the 2 screws (not supplied).

VC-C4R Installation

Mounting plate

Screw

VC-C4R

Screw

(Installation)

• Distance between tapped holes: 114 mm (4 1/2 in.)

• Tapped hole diameter: 6 mm (7/32 in.)

• Mounting plate thickness: 1 mm (1/16 in.)

WARNING

Install the camera securely.

● When installing the camera on the ceiling, contact your Canon dealer.

● When installing the camera on the ceiling, check that the ceiling is strong enough to

bear the weight of the camera including the installation bracket. Installation in a weak location could result in the camera falling and causing serious injury.

● At least once a year, check for looseness in the camera installation mount. (If the optional wide-angle converter is used, check the converter mount also.)

The permissible camera installation angles are ±20° from the horizontal. (±15° when the optional wide-angle converter is used.)

NOTE

Using a Tripod

The screw mount for a tripod is located in the center of the underside of the camera.

● Do not overtighten the mounting screw.

NOTE

If excessive force is used to tighten the mounting screw, camera head movement may be impeded, or other malfunctions may result.

●

Always use a tripod mounting screw that is less than 6.0 mm (1/4 in.) in length. The use of screws

6.0 mm (1/4 in.) long or longer could damage the camera. Also, the tripod seat used should be at least 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) in diameter.

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Using the Wide-angle Converter

The optional Wide-angle Converter WL-37 can be used to provide wide-angle shots (approx.

0.74× the normal focal distance). Mount the wide-angle converter correctly so that it is level and fitted securely onto the camera. When mounted correctly, the wide-angle converter should turn roughly 3 times before stopping.

Wide-angle Converter

WARNING

The Wide-angle Converter WL-37 is designed specifically for the VC-C4 and cannot be used on the VC-C4R. If the converter is used on the VC-C4R, the mount will gradually

loosen and the converter will fall off the camera.

● The camera may not operate correctly if a wide-angle converter other than the

NOTE

WL-37 is used.

● The permissible range of camera installation angles with the wide-angle

converter mounted on the camera is ±15° from the horizontal.

Connecting the Components

(Rear of camera)

V C

C O

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M M U N IC

f:4-64mm 1:1.4-2.8

A T IO N C A

M E R A

AC cable

VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT RS232COUT INDC IN 13V

RS-232C cable

AC adapter

Pin cable

S-VIDEO cable

No S-VIDEO or RS-232C cable is supplied with the camera. Consult your dealer for information on suitable RS-232C cables for your computer.

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To RS-232C-IN

VC-C4/VC-C4R

To RS-232C terminal

T o VIDEO IN terminal

To S-VIDEO IN terminal

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Another

Monitor

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Turning the Power ON and OFF

The VC-C4/VC-C4R camera itself does not have a power switch. You can switch the camera on by plugging the AC adapter into a wall outlet. When power to the camera is switched on, the LED on the camera turns green. If the monitor is switched on, an image appears on the screen.

to AC outlet

AC adapter

AC cable

Camera

● Whenever you turn the power on, first press any button on the wireless

NOTE

controller. This initializes the camera head position. Initialization takes several seconds. During initialization, the LED on the camera flashes green (at 1-second intervals).

● Never touch the camera head during initialization as this could prevent successful initialization and cause faults.

● Wait at least five seconds before turning the power back on after shutting it off. Turning it on too quickly may result in a malfunction. Observe the precautions given in “a Safe Use of Equipment/a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (→ P.5–7).

LED Displays and the Camera Status

LED Display Camera Status

Green Camera is on. (→ P.21)

At 0.1-sec. intervals Wireless controller button being used.

Blinking green At 0.5-sec. intervals

At 1-sec. intervals Camera head position initialization in progress.

Orange

At 0.1-sec. intervals

Blinking orange

At 0.5-sec. intervals

Red Camera is off. (→ P.21) Off Power is off.

Storing or restoring a preset (→ P.20), or displaying a setting menu. (→ P.22)

Individual camera operation in progress and this camera is not selected. (→ P.30)

Camera is not selected for individual operation and is being controlled from the wireless controller. (→ P.30)

The camera is being selected or deselected for individual operation. (→ P.30)

Monitor

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Loading the Batteries into the Wireless Controller

The wireless controller requires two AA-type batteries.

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Insert the batteries.

■ Taking care that the poles (+ and -) are correctly positioned.

3. Replace the battery cover.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions when handling batteries.

Failure to do so could result in the batteries bursting or emitting heat, sparks or corrosive fluid.

● Do not throw the batteries into a fire, and do not heat, short-circuit or attempt

to disassemble the batteries.

● Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.

Operable Range of the Wireless Controller

Use the wireless controller within the range described below, facing it toward the sensor for the wireless controller. The operable range of the wireless controller varies depending on the amount of charge remaining in the batteries and interference from other objects. (This applies equally to the VC-C4R.)

5 m

(16 ft. 4 7/8 in.)

90°

30°

90°

30°

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Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller

While the wireless controller buttons are being used, the LED on the camera blinks green (at

0.1-second intervals) (→ P.14).

Changing the Camera Head Angle (pan/tilt/home position)

Use the procedures below to change the camera head angle.

To move the camera head left and right (pan)

BRIGHT

HOME

SET/OK CANCEL

ON SCREEN

ZOOM

MENUID

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Press the 4 and 6 buttons.

■ When pointing the remote control in the direction of the camera and using it, the image on the monitor moves in the direction of the arrow on the button pressed, and the camera head moves in the oppsite direction. When DIRECTION MIRROR (→ P.25) is set to ON, the camera head moves in the direction of the arrow on the button pressed.

■ Holding the button down increases the speed of camera head movement as shown below. Low speed → Medium speed → High speed

To move the camera head up and down (tilt)

Press the 8 and 5 buttons.

■ Holding the button down increases the speed of camera head movement as shown below. Low speed → Medium speed → High speed

To move the camera head to the Home position

Press the h button.

■

This moves the camera head to the center position at high speed.

Do not attempt to manually change the camera head angle.

If the camera head is accidentally moved, either by hand or by

NOTE

being struck by an object, always press the h button. The deviation from the position that the camera memorizes will be corrected and the operation will be back in order.

Range of Camera Head Movement

The figures below show the range of camera head movement from a horizontal position. The default range of upward movement for the VC-C4 is 30°, but the range can be set to 90° (→ P.26).

30°

100°

30°

100°

VC-C4

170°

10°

90°

170°

VC-C4R

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Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller

Zooming In/Out (TELE/WIDE)

The zoom function increases (zoom in) and decreases (zoom out) the size of the subject on the monitor screen.

To zoom in (TELE):

BRIGHT

SET/OK CANCEL

∞

ON SCREEN

ZOOM

HOME

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MENUID

Press the t side of the button.

■ Holding down the button changes the rate of zoom as shown below.

Slow Fast

To zoom out (WIDE):

Press the w side of the button.

■ Holding down the button changes the rate of zoom as shown below.

Slow Fast

Focusing Range

At some zoom settings, the camera may not be able to focus on the subject.

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Changes in the distance from the camera to the subject

Distance

1 cm

(13/32 in.)

W end of zoom

Down to approx. 1cm (13/32 in.)

Effective focusing range

Zoom position

1 m (39

/8 in.)

80 cm (31 1/2 in.)

T end of zoom

Up to approx. 80 cm (31 1/2 in.)

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Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller

Subjects with little or no contrast (a white wall, for example)

Angled subjects Highly reflective

subjects

Horizontally striped subjects

Insubstantial subjects such as flames or smoke

Subjects seen through glass

Focusing (FOCUS)

This section describes how to focus on the subject. The VC-C4/VC-C4R has an auto-focus mode, in which the camera automatically focuses on the subject, and a manual focus mode, in which the operator can adjust the focus by hand.

To use autofocus mode

BRIGHT

SET/OK CANCEL

∞

ON SCREEN

ZOOM

HOME

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MENUID

Press the a button.

■ The camera focuses automatically.

Subjects not suitable for auto-focus

The camera may have difficulty focusing automatically on subjects of the type

NOTE

shown below. Use the manual focus mode for such situations.

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Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller

Darker BrighterNormal brightness

To fix the focus

BRIGHT

ZOOM

Press the n button.

■ This switches auto-focus off and fixes the focus.

To focus on nearby subjects

HOME

SET/OK CANCEL

∞

ON SCREEN

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MENUID

Press the r button.

■ This enables switching the camera to manual focus mode while moving the focal point closer to the camera.

■ Holding the button down moves the focal point closer to the camera.

To focus on distant subjects

Press the e button.

■ This enables switching the camera to manual focus mode while moving the focal point further from the camera.

■ Holding the button down moves the focal point further away from the camera.

■ At some zoom settings, the camera may not be able to focus on the subject (→ P.17).

Adjusting the Brightness (BRIGHT)

This function brightens or darkens the image on the monitor. When the camera is switched on, the brightness is set to the Normal level.

BRIGHT

SET/OK CANCEL

∞

ON SCREEN

ZOOM

HOME

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MENUID

To brighten or darken the image

Press the z side of the button to brighten the image and the x side to darken the image.

■ The image gradually brightens (or darkens) while the button is held down.

■ The Normal brightness setting corresponds to setting [5] in the AE REFERENCE screen (→ P.27). The brightest setting is [10] and the darkest setting is [1].

■ It may not be possible to adjust the brightness when the area around the subject is extremely dark. In this event, use lighting to brighten the area around the subject.

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Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller

Storing a Preset Camera Position

This section describes how to store a camera head angle, zoom position and brightness level. Up to nine (1 to 9) preset positions can be stored. Switching the power off or the camera off does not erase the stored preset positions.

To store a position

BRIGHT

ZOOM

Set the camera head angle, zoom position and brightness.

■ The focus setting is not stored.

HOME

SET/OK CANCEL

∞

ON SCREEN

● During preset operations, the camera pans and tilts at the speeds set for pan/

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● Stored preset position information can only be overwritten. Stored preset

● If the camera is in manual focus mode, the focus may be incorrect when a

2. Press the s button.

■ The LED on the camera blinks green (at 0.5-second intervals).

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■ Press the c button again to cancel the operation.

3. Press a button from 1 to 9.

■ When the position has been stored, the LED on the camera stops blinking and remains green.

■ Any existing preset information is overwritten.

To restore a preset position

Press a button from 1 to 9.

■ The VC-C4/VC-C4R returns to the stored camera head angle, zoom position and brightness level.

tilt operation in the setting menu. When the “AUTO” setting is selected, the head moves at the maximum speed (→ P.25).

positions cannot be erased. However, the preset position is cleared if the COMMAND mode is changed.

preset position is restored. In this event, set the camera to auto-focus mode or focus the camera manually.

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Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller

Switching the Camera ON and OFF

The camera is switched on and off by using the p (camera ON/OFF) button on the wireless controller.

To switch the camera off

BRIGHT

HOME

SET/OK CANCEL

∞

ON SCREEN

ZOOM

MENUID

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With the wireless controller in range of the camera, press the p button.

■ The image disappears and the LED on the camera turns red (camera OFF). The camera will now respond only to the p button or i button on the wireless controller.

To switch the camera on

In the status of camera OFF, press the p button.

■ An image appears on the monitor screen and the LED on the camera turns green (camera ON). The camera will now respond to all operations performed from the wireless controller.

■ Even if the camera is off, when you press the i button the LED on the camera blinks orange and you can begin ID mode operation (→ P.30).

● Even if you switch the camera off, electric current will continue to flow to the

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camera. However, the power of the camera will not be turned off (→ P.14). Accordingly, even if you switch the camera off, stored preset positions, the date and the time are not cleared.

● Whenever possible, switch the camera off when it is not in use as this reduces power consumption. If the camera will not be used for an extended period, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. If you turn the power off, the date and time will be cleared.

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Camera Settings

Set and display the clock and text, and specify camera operation settings.

Buttons Used to Specify the Settings

The wireless controller buttons shown below are used for the setting.

BRIGHT

HOME

SET/OK CANCEL

∞

ON SCREEN

ZOOM

MENUID

T W

6 button : Moves the cursor right. Also proceeds to the next

4 button : Moves the cursor left. c button : Returns to the previous screen without confirming

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s button : Confirms the settings and proceeds to the next

buttons

: Move the cursor up and down.

setting level.

any settings.

setting level.

m button : Displays or hides the setting menu. While the

setting menu is displayed, the LED on the camera blinks green (at 0.5-sec intervals).

o button : Displays or hides displays such as the clock and

text (→ P.24). If no date or time is set, the date setting (01.JAN.’00) and time setting (00.00.00AM) blink. Note that this button is disabled when the camera is in the setting menu.

Setting Menu Description

Press the m button to display the setting menu.

Cursor

NMENU

ISP

D C

EXT SET

LAY R

CEL

BACK CA

SET MENU :

DISPLAY MENU : CAMERA MENU:

Use this menu to specify the settings used to control the camera from a PC or another unit via the RS-232C input terminal (→ P.28). Use this menu to set the clock and to enter the characters (→ P.23, 24). Use this menu to change the settings for camera head pan and tilt speed, the range of camera head movement, and the camera head brightness level

→

(

P.25–27).

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Camera Settings

Setting the Clock

Use the procedure below to set the date and time. You can also select your preferred TIME STYLE and DATE STYLE settings.

IME

DTE&

ATE

TIM

E STYLE

STYLE

ATE

EXT SET BACK CA

IME

DTE&

ATE

TIM

E STYLE

ATE

STYLE

EXT SET BACK CA

IME

DTE&

ATE

TIM

E STYLE

STYLE

ATE

EXT SET BACK CA

IME

DTE&

ATE

TIM

E STYLE

ATE

STYLE

EXT SET BACK CA

TTINGS

TTINGS 10 0

TTINGS

JA10

ISP

EXT SET

.0.

00:00:0

CEL

.A.J

00:00:

CEL

.AJ.10

00:00:0

CEL

00:00:0

CEL

LAY

’

’.AJ.10

CEL

DTE&

IME

ATE

SETSE T CA

TXT

SSE

TTI

.10

0’

CELCANCEL

NME

BACK CA

0 M MMMMP YY

SDIPLAY

ISPLAY

ISPLA

ATE&TIME

SETTI

ITXT

SPLAY

S..

SETTI

EXT SET BACK CA

S..

CEL

DTE&

ATE

SETSET CA

IME

TTI

DTE&

.10

’ 00:00:

CEL

IME

ATE

SETSET CA

MMMMP

TTI

SSE

.21

’

CELCANCEL

DTE&

ON ON

IME

TTI

ATE

SSE

CELCANCEL

0’0.

TIM

ESTYLE

STYLE

ATE

EXT SET BACK CA

.21

JSE

Set minutes and seconds likewise.

00 M MMMMP YY

00 M MMMMP

TIM

SETSE T CA

IME

DTE&

TIM

E STYLE

SETSE T CA

A00:00:

CELCANCEL

TTI

P/A

CELCANCEL

IME

TTI

DTE&

IME

TTI

DTE&

00 M MMMMP

ATE STYLE

SETSE T CA

DD//YY

CELCANCEL

DTE&

TIM

IME

TTINGS

CELCANCEL

SETSET CA

Example of screen displayed when

YY/MM/DD

DTE&

TIM

ATE

EXT SET BACK CA

A00:03:

are selected.

IME

ATE

TIM

ESTYLE

STYLE

24H

TTINGS

YY//DD

DTE&

CEL

TIM

and

.60.00’

00:03:31

IME

TTINGS

SETSET CA

P00:03:

CELCANCEL

ENGLISH

When you turn the power off (→ P.14), the specified date and time are cleared and the settings revert to the factory default settings (→ P.34). However, these settings

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are not cleared if you switch the camera off (→ P.21).

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Camera Settings

Entering Characters

The characters that can be specified are uppercase letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9) and some symbols (<, >, -, /,., : and spaces). Text can be entered anywhere on the screen outside the character area. Repeat steps w and e in the procedure below for each character entered. If the text runs over multiple lines, repeat steps q to t for each line. To delete a character, place the cursor over the l (backspace) and press the s button to delete the text one character at a time.

ISP

EXT SET

LAY

NME

BACK CA

CEL

D T D

TXT

SDIPLAY

ISPLAY

ISPLA

SETTI

&TIM

ATE

ITXT

SPLAY

SETT I

S..

EXT SET BACK CA

ON ON

S..

98O7654:3.2

10ZY

MER

24 columns

Cursor

Text cannot be placed in the

character area

r

When you have finished, move the cursor to [OK].

11 lines

Selected position

to set the position

Backspace

Space

Character area

Select a character and press

KVJUITHSGRFQEPDOCNBMA

XLW

KVJUITHSGRFQEPDONBMA

Selecting Display/Hide Clock and Text

Select ON to display the date, time and text, and select OFF to hide them. If you select ON, you can display and hide the date, time and text by pressing theo button.

NMENU

ISP

LAY

BACK CA

CEL

EXT SET

Example of clock and text display

CAMERA1

21.60.00 M

P00:0

ATE&TIME

D SETTI

TXT

EXT SET

ATE&TIME

D SETTI

TXT

EXT SET

&TIM

ATE

SETTI

TXT

EXT SET

ITXT

D D

ITXT

SDIPLAY

ISPLAY

ISP

SPLAY

SDIPLAY

ISPLAY

ISP

SPLAY

SDIPLAY

ISPLAY ISP

SPLAY

SETTI

S..

BACK CA

S..

BACK CA

S..

BACK CA

ON ON

S..

CEL

ON ON

S..

CEL

ON ON

S..

CEL

ISPLAY

SETSET CA

ISPLAY

SETSET CA

ITXT SPLAY

SETSET CA

SDIPLAY

FFOO

CELCANCEL

OON

CELCANCEL

OON

CELCANCEL

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Camera Settings

Setting the Camera Head Movement Speed and Pan Operation

Use the procedure below to set the speed at which the camera head pans and tilts and to select the DIRECTION MIRROR setting (direction of camera head panning).

ISP

LAY

EXT SET

NME

BACK CA

AME

or or

CEL

SPEE

ARANGEDEFAULT..

LEV

SETT I

DIR

ECTI

EXT SET

UTO

A AUT

NNG

MIRROR

CEFFL

BACK CA

AME

SPEE

SETSE T CA

AME

SPEE

SETSE T CA

UUT

NAM

CELCANCEL

AME

UUT

NAM

CELCANCEL

SPEE

-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-

SETSE T CA

AMAL

CELCANCEL

SPEE

ARANGEDEFAULT..

BLE

SETT I

DIR

ECTI

EXT SET

AME

NNG

MIRROR

BACK CA

UTO

A AUT

CEFFL

ITLT

SPEE A

SETSE T CA

SPEE

ITLT

SETSE T CA

AME

UTOD

MANU

CELCANCEL

UUT

AMA

CELCANCEL

AME

ITLT

SPEE

-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10

SETSE T CA

ENGLISH

AMALU

CELCANCEL

AME

SPEE

ARANGEDEFAULT..

BLE

SETT I

DIR

ECTI

EXT SET

NNG

MIRROR

BACK CA

UTO

A AUT

IRECTI

AME

NMI

RROR

CEL

SETSE T CA

OON

CEL

● If you set DIRECTION MIRROR to ON, the camera head pans in the direction

NOTE

indicated on the 4 or 6 button (→ P.16).

● The pan and tilt speeds set here are also used in preset position operations (→ P.20). And also if the “AUTO” setting is selected, the camera head moves at the maximum speed.

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Camera Settings

Setting the Range of Camera Head Movement

Use the procedure below to limit the range of camera pan and tilt (→ P.16). This feature allows you to watch the image on the monitor as you move the camera head to the position you want to set as the limit of movement.

CEL

SE D

ISP

LAY

EXT SET

NME

BACK CA

When you select [YES] the settings are saved and the procedure ends.

When you select [NO] the procedure ends without saving the settings.

AOV

BLE E

SAVE

SETTINGS?

YES

A DIR

GNAR

SPEE

ARANGEDEFAULT..

BLE

SETT I ECTI

EXT SET

AME

NNG

MIRROR

BACK CA

UTO

A AUT

CEFFL

When the setting is unchanged

When the setting is changed

AME

ARANGEDE

SETSET CA

AOVBLE E

ITSE

TLIM

ITSE

EFT

ITSE

EXT SET BACK CA

AOVBLE E

ITSE

TLIM

ITSE

EFT

ITSE

EXT SET BACK CA

AOVBLE E

ITSE

TLIM

ITSE

EFT

ITSE

EXT SET BACK CA

LT..BLE

MANU

CELCANCEL

GNAR

GED

000

GED

000

GED

000

GED

000

CEL

GNAR

GED

000

GED

000

GED

000

GED

000

CEL

GNAR

GED

000

GED

000

GED

000

GED

000

CEL

AME

ARANGEDE

SETSET CA

TLIM

SETSET CA

Watch the monitor image to move to the desired limit.

EFT

SETSET CA

Watch the monitor image to move to the desired limit.

SETSET CA

Watch the monitor image to move to the desired limit.

AOVBLE E

ITSETGED

AOVBLE E

ITSE

AOVBLE E

ITSE

LT..BLE

MANU

CELCANCEL

GNAR

000

CELCANCEL

GNAR

GED

000

CELCANCEL

GNAR

ED000

CELCANCEL

AOVBLE E

ITSE

TLIM

ITSE

EFT

ITSE

EXT SET BACK CANCEL

The limits for the range of camera head movement are as follows: VC-C4: ±100° left and right, 90° upward and 30° downward

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VC-C4R: ±170° left and right, 10° upward and 90° downward

GNAR

GED

000

GED

000

GED

000

GED

000

AOVBLE E

GNAR

ITSE

SETSET CA

Watch the monitor image to move to the desired limit.

ED000

CELCANCEL

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Camera Settings

Setting the AE

Use the procedure below to specify the AE (brightness adjustment) setting. FLICKERLESS AE is unnecessary to set.

NME

LAY

ISP

EXT SET

AE ESITT

EREFERENCE

FLI CKE

LESS AE

EXT SET BACK CA

BACK CA

CEL

LUAFE

T FF

CEL

AME

SPEE

LEV

ARANGEDEFAULT..

SETT I

NNG

DIR

ECTI

MIRROR

EXT SET

BACK CA

AE ESITT

A TLUAFE

EREFERENCE A TLUAFE

SETSE T CA

MANU

UTO

AUT

CEFFL

CELCANCEL

AE ESITT

EREFERENCE

LESS AETFF

FLI CKE

EXT SET BACK CA

AE ESITT

EREFERENCE A

SETSE T CA

LUAFE

CEL

[5] corresponds to the Normal brightness setting (→ P.18)

MANU

CELCANCEL

1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10

AE ESITT

EFERENCE

SETSE T CA

MANU

CELCANCEL

oror

VC-C1 Mode and VC-C3 Mode Setting Menu

Use this procedure to set the COMMAND setting for using the VC-C4/VC-C4R in Canon Communication Camera VC-C1 mode or VC-C3 mode (→ P.28). When you set COMMAND to VC-C1 mode or VC-C3 mode, some of the setting menus and specifications change, as shown below.

MAIN MENU SET MENU CAMERA MENU AE SETTING

EXT SET

NME

BACK CA

SET

32C ETT

-2 T

EMOOON

TE C LLE I

CEL

ESTOREDEFAULT

EXT SET BACK CA

CEL

E3C-CVMOD

DIR

EXT SET

SETT I ECTI

SPEE SPEE

AME

UTO

AUT

NNG

MIRROR

CEFFL

BACK CA

EREFERENCE

FLI CKE

EXT SET BACK CA

AE ESITT

LESS AETFF

LUAFE

CEL

ENGLISH

● REMOTE CONTROLLER ID in the SET MENU and AE REFERENCE in the AE

NOTE

SETTING are only enabled in VC-C3 mode and do not appear in the VC-C1 mode.

● If you press the s button after changing the mode, the screen momentarily goes blank. This is not a fault. Also, when you change modes, all the stored preset positions are cleared and the range of camera head movement reverts to the default values in each mode.

● The range of pan/tilt/zoom movement in VC-C1 mode corresponds to that available on the VC-C1 itself.

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Camera Settings

RS-232C Settings

These settings are used for controlling the VC-C4/VC-C4R from a PC or other device. The DATA 8 BIT and NON PARITY settings are fixed, and the menu is used to check them only. DATA 8 BIT and NON PARITY are to be read only.

ISP

D C

LAY

EXT SET

NME

BACK CA

or or

CEL

SET

32C ETT

-2

TE C LLE I

EMOOON

ESTOREDEFAULT

EXT SET BACK CA

ATE 01069

TBI

ITY

BACK CA

ATE 01069

TBI

ITY

SSE

LYERA

CEL

SSE

LYERA

CEL

PTBI

E4C-CVMOD

CEL

S-232C TTI

ST D

TA IT

NONPAR

EXT SET

S-232C TTI

TA IT

NONPAR

EXT SET BACK CA

S-232C TTI

ATE

SETSE T CA

S-232C TTI

SETSE T CA

SSE

084

0069

00441 00291

CELCANCEL

SSE

CELCANCEL

● See page 29 for information on the REMOTE CONTROLLER ID setting.

● COMMAND is used when the VC-C4/VC-C4R is used in Canon Communication

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Camera VC-C1 or VC-C3 mode (→ P.27).

● To restore the default values for the settings (→ P.34), select [SET] in the RESTORE DEFAULT setting.

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ID Mode

When multiple VC-C4/VC-C4R cameras are connected and installed, all the cameras in range of the wireless controller simultaneously perform the operations specified. In this situation, the cameras can be operated individually by assigning separate ID numbers to each camera beforehand and then specifying the desired ID number from the wireless controller. This is referred to as ID mode operation.

Setting the ID Number

Use the procedure below to assign an ID number (1-9) to each camera (VC-C4/VC-C4R). If you do not want to assign an ID number to a camera, select [0] for that camera. Assigning the same ID number to multiple cameras allows you to control those cameras simultaneously.

1. Switch the power on to the cameras to which you want to assign the same ID number. Switch the power to the other connected cameras off.

BRIGHT

SET/OK CANCEL

∞

ON SCREEN

HOME

ZOOM

Switch the power to a camera off by unplugging the AC adapter connected to the camera (→ P.14). Even if you turn the power off, the ID number will not be cleared.

2. Press the m button on the wireless controller to display the MAIN MENU screen.

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3. Select REMOTE CONTROLLER ID in the SET MENU and set the ID number.

Use the 5 and 8 buttons to move the cursor up and down, use the s button to confirm the selected setting and proceed to the next level, and use the c button to move back to the previous level without confirming the selected setting. Use the 5 and 8 buttons to change values.

ISP

D C

LAY

EXT SET

NMENU

BACK CA

CEL

32C ETT

-2

EMOOON

TE C LLE I

ESTOREDEFAULT

EXT SET

BACK CA

CEL

E4C-CVMOD

ENGLISH

32C ETT

-2

EMOOON

TE C LLE I

ESTOREDEFAULT

EXT SET

BACK CA

D 0R

E4C-CVMOD

CEL

TE C LLE I

EMOOON

SET CA

CEL

D 5

CEL

4. When you have set the ID number, press the m button or c button to exit the settings screens.

5. Repeat Steps 1 to 4 until ID numbers are set for all the cameras.

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ID Mode

Selecting the Camera to be Controlled

<Example> As shown in the figure below, of 4 cameras (ID1 to ID3) only the cameras with ID

number 2 (2 cameras) are selected for ID mode operation. In normal operation, the camera LEDs turn green.

ID1

ID2

ID3

NOTE

BRIGHT

SET/OK CANCEL

∞

ON SCREEN

ZOOM

HOME

MENUID

Green

● Check the LEDs on all the adjacent connected cameras to ensure that all the cameras are receiving the signals from the wireless controller.

● Even if the cameras are switched off, when you press the i button the LEDs on all the cameras blink orange and you can begin ID mode operation. However, when a number button was pressed in step 2, the LEDs on cameras with ID numbers that do not match or that have not been assigned an ID number turn red and those cameras are switched off.

1. Press the i button.

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The LEDs on all the connected cameras blink orange (at 0.5-second intervals).

ID1

Blinking orange

ID2

Blinking orange

ID2

Blinking orange

ID3

Blinking orange

To cancel ID mode operation, press the c or i button. The LEDs on all the cameras then turn green.

2. Press a number button (in this case 2).

The cameras with ID2 are selected and the LEDs on only those cameras turn green. The LEDs on the other cameras turn orange (not blinking).

ID1

ID2

ID3

Orange

Green

Orange

This completes the selection procedure. When you use the wireless controller, only the selected cameras will respond. When you press a button on the wireless controller, the LEDs on the selected cameras blink green (at 0.1-second intervals) and the LEDs on the other cameras blink orange (at 0.1-second intervals).

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ID Mode

Cancelling ID Mode

<Example> In this example, the selection made in the previous section of the cameras with ID

number 2 is cancelled. The camera LEDs are as shown below.

ID1

ID2

ID3

NOTE

BRIGHT

HOME

SET/OK CANCEL

∞

ON SCREEN

Orange

Green

Orange

Check the LEDs on all the adjacent connected cameras to ensure that all the cameras are receiving the signals from the wireless controller.

ZOOM

MENUID

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1. Press the i button.

The LEDs on all the connected cameras blink orange (at 0.5-second intervals).

ID1

Blinking orange

ID2

Blinking orange

To cancel ID mode operation, press the c or i button. The LEDs on all the ID2 cameras turn green and the LEDs on the other

ID2

Blinking orange

ID3

Blinking orange

cameras turn orange.

2. Press the 0 button.

The LEDs on all the cameras turn green as for normal operation.

ID1

Green

ID2

Green

This completes ID mode cancellation. All the cameras will now respond simultaneously to the signals from the wireless controller.

ID2

Green

ID3

Green

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Troubleshooting

Check the following before contacting your Canon supplier.

The wireless controller does not work.

Check 1: The LED is not lit.

Response:Check that the plug is inserted into the main power outlet correctly and

pushed in all the way.

Check 2: The LED is red.

Response:The camera is switched off. Press the p button on the wireless controller

to switch the camera on.

Check 3: The LED is orange.

Response:Operation is restricted by the ID mode function. Reset the ID correctly or

cancel ID mode operation.

Check 4: The LED is green.

Response:• Check the remaining charge in the wireless controller batteries.

• Ensure that you are using the wireless controller inside its effective range.

→

P.15

There is no picture on the monitor.

→

P.14

→

P.21

→

P.29–31

Check 1: The LED is red.

Response:The camera is switched off. Press the p button on the wireless controller

to switch the camera on.

Check 2: The components are not all connected correctly.

Response:Check that the components are all connected correctly. → P.13

Check 3: Power to the camera or monitor is not switched on.

Response:Turn power on for the camera and monitor. → P.14

→

P.21

Cannot adjust the camera head angle properly.

Check 1: The camera head will not move to the limit of its range of movement.

Response:Something has directly moved the camera head. Press the h button on

the wireless controller.

Check 2: Restrictions have been applied to the range of camera head

movement.

Response:Change the range of camera head movement. → P.26

→

P.16

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Troubleshooting

The camera will not move to a preset position.

Check 1: The camera head will not move to the limit of its range of movement.

Response:Something has directly moved the camera head. Press the h button on

the wireless controller.

Check 2: The range of pan/tilt movement has been changed since the preset

position was stored.

Response:Store the preset position again. → P.20

→

P.16

The camera will not focus.

Check 1: The camera is set to manual focus mode.

Response:Focus the camera manually or press the a button on the wireless

controller to switch to auto-focus.

Check 2: The lens is dirty.

Response:Clean the lens. → P.8

Check 3: You restored a preset position.

Response:If a preset position is restored when the camera is in manual focus mode,

the camera may be out of focus once it has moved to the preset position. Adjust the focus manually or press the to switch to auto-focus.

→

P.18–19

→

P.18–19

button on the wireless controller

Check 4: The distance between the subject and the camera is not within the

camera's focal range.

Response:Depending on the zoom position, the camera may not be able to focus at

some distances regardless of whether it is in auto-focus or manual focus mode. Adjust the distance between the camera and the subject.

Check 5: You are using auto-focus mode to photograph a subject that is not

suitable for auto-focus mode (→ P.18).

Response:Adjust the focus manually. → P.19

→

P.17

ENGLISH

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Factory Default Settings

When the Product is shipped from the factory or when RESTORE DEFAULT has been set to [YES] (→ P.28), the settings are set to the default values shown below.

(Camera Default Settings)

Item Default Item Default

Focus Brightness

(Setting Screen Default Settings)

BAUD RATE 9600 STOP BIT 1

SET MENU

DISPLAY MENU

CAMERA MENU

DATA 8 BIT Read only NON PARITY Read only REMOTE CONTROLLER ID 0 COMMAND VC-C4 MODE DATE DISPLAY ON TIME DISPLAY ON TXT DISPLAY ON SET DATE SET TIME TIME STYLE DATE STYLE

Specified text PAN SPEED AUTO (10 for MANUAL)

TILT SPEED AUTO (10 for MANUAL) MOVABLE RANGE DEFAULT DIRECTION MIRROR OFF AE REFERENCE DEFAULT (5 for MANUAL) FLICKERLESS AE OFF

Auto Preset None

Normal Clock and Text Not displayed

Item Setting

01.JAN.’00

00:00:00AM

AM/PM

DD/MM/YY

None

Settings marked with an asterisk revert to the factory default values when the power is switched

off and then on again (→ P.14). The values for all other settings are saved when the power is turned off.

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Specifications

Item Details

Video Signal Conforms to NTSC color format for USA, Canada

Image Sensor 1/4-inch CCD Total number of pixels NTSC: 410,000 (380,000 effective) pixels

Synchronization Internal Horizontal Resolution NTSC: 460 TV lines

Vertical Resolution 350 TV lines S/N Ratio 48 dB Scanning Method 2:1 interlaced Min. subject illumination Drive Mechanism VC-C4 Pan Mechanism: Rotation angle Left 100°, Right 100°;

Output Terminals VIDEO OUT: 1 RCA pin jack (output impedance approx. 75 Ω)

Input Terminal RS-232C: 2 mini-DIN 8-pin sockets (input and output) Cascade control Up to 9 cameras Focusing Auto/Manual Aperture Auto iris servo system Lens Focal length 4.0 to 64.0 mm, f/1.4 to f/2.8, 16× power zoom Lens filter diameter 37 mm (1 15/32 White Balance TTL-system full-auto white balance Power Supply terminal Max. Power Consumption Operating Environment Temp.: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F); Humidity: 20-85% RH (no condensation) Installation Angle ±20° from horizontal (±15° with optional wide-angle converter installed) Dimensions 100 × 112 × 89.5 mm (3 15/16 × 4 7/16 × 3 17/32 in.) (W × D × H) (excluding attachments) Weight VC-C4: Approx. 375 g (Approx. 0.83 lb.) / VC-C4R: Approx. 435 g (Approx. 0.96 lb.) Wireless

Controller

AC Adapter

Model WL-V5 System Infrared pulse system Power Supply Dimensions Weight Approx. 79 g (Approx. 0.17 lb.) (excluding batteries) Model PA-V16 Input 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 50-65 VA Output 13 V DC, 1.8 A (max.) Polarity External (-), Internal (+) Dimensions

Weight Approx. 205 g (Approx. 0.45 lb.)

*If you are using a computer to control the camera, the image on the screen may appear shaky

when the camera head is being moved slowly.

● These specifications are subject to change without notice.

● For the AC adapter, use the PA-V16 dedicated unit. Also, do not use the PA-V16 AC adapter

with any other product.

Conforms to PAL color format for Europe, Asia, Oceania

PAL: 470,000 (440,000 effective) pixels

PAL: 420 TV lines

6 lux

Tilt Mechanism: Tilt angle Up 90° (factory default 30°),

VC-C4R Pan Mechanism: Rotation angle Left 170°, Right 170°;

Tilt Mechanism: Tilt angle Up 10°, Down 90°;

S VIDEO OUT:1 mini-DIN 4-pin socket (output impedance approx. 75 Ω)

in.), pitch=0.35 mm (1/64

DC IN. Rated 13 V (Permissible range 11.5 V to 14 V) (EIAJ RC-5320A, 4 voltage sections) Approx. 12 W; approx. 5 W with camera switched off (including AC power adapter)

3 V DC (2 AA-type batteries) 50 × 175 × 24.5 mm (1 31/32 × 6 29/32 × 31/32 in.) (W × D × H) (excluding attachments)

58 × 118 × 25 mm (2 5/16 × 4 21/32 × 1 in.) (W × D × H) (excluding attachments)

Rotation speed: 1°-90° per sec.* Down 30°; Tilt speed: 1°-70° per sec.

Rotation speed: 1°-90° per sec.* Tilt speed: 1°-70° per sec.

in.)

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Appendix A (serial pin outs and bit rate setting)

RS-232C Pin Out Diagrams

9pin DSUB to 8pin mini-DIN (VC-C4/VC-C4R) Connection

Below is a cable pin out of the cable required to control this equipment from a computer with a 9pin control port.

Personal Computer

Female

9pin DSUB

Personal Computer

678

34125

Male

8pin mini-DIN

VC-C4/VC-C4R

9pin DSUB

3 2 7 8 6 5 1 4

Data Carrier Detect

8pin mini-DIN to 8pin mini-DIN (VC-C4/VC-C4R) Connection

Below is a cable pin out of the cable required to control this equipment from a computer with a 8pin control port.

VC-C4/VC-C4R

TxD RxD RTS CTS

DataSet Ready

GND

DTR

No Connection

8pin mini-DIN

5 3 2 1

4,6

7,8

678

34125

Male

8pin mini-DIN

Personal Computer

678

34125

Male

8pin mini-DIN

VC-C4/VC-C4R

Personal Computer

8pin mini-DIN

3 5 1 2 4 8

No Connection

6,7

VC-C4/VC-C4R

8pin mini-DIN

TxD RxD RTS

CTS GND GND

5 3 2 1 4 6

7,8