Hitachi KP-E500, KP-DE500 User Manual 2

CCD Camera

KP-DE500
KP-E500

Operation manual

Before using the camera, please read this operation manual
carefully and keep this manual on file for ready reference in
the future.

Hitachi Kokusai Electric Inc.

Table of contents

CAUTION FOR SAFE OPERATION…………... A
IMPORTANT NOTICE…………………………... K

General……………………………………………. 1
Features………………………………………….. 1
Operating considerations……………………... 2
Phenomena inherent to CCD image device... 3
Section names and functions………………… 4
Connections……………………………………... 6
Lens………………………………………………... 7

Recommended lenses………………………… 7

Note on lens selection…………………………. 8

Installation of CS-mount lens…………………. 8
Lens selector switch…………………………… 9

Flange back adjustment………………………. 10

Camera mounting……………………………….. 11

Setting menu description…………………….. 12

Setting menu composition…………………… 12
Menu operations………………………………. 13
Main Menu……………………………………... 13
Camera Title Menu……………………………. 14
Light Control Menu……………………………. 16
AGC setting……………………………………. 19
Shutter Speed setting…...……………………. 21
Sensitivity enhance setting…………………... 22
Raising sensitivity by color-B/W selection….. 23

White Balance Menu...……………………….. 25

Sub Menu……………………………………… 29

Remote menu operation………………………. 32
Specifications…………………………………… 33
Accessories……………………………………... 34

Supplied accessories…………………………. 34
Optional accessories…………………………. 34

General

The KP-DE500 is an ultra high sensitivity color camera
that utilizes the electron multiplication type CCD
(EM-CCD) image sensor.

The KP-E500 is an ultra high sensitivity camera that
utilizes the electron multiplication type CCD (EM-CCD)
image sensor.

Features

Ultra high sensitivity

Ultra high sensitivity is possible due to the electron
multiplication (EM) CCD which multiplies the charge on
the individual pixels before the charge is converted to a
voltage, eliminating noise that would be associated with
amplification gain. Moving images retain the clarity and
sharpness even under low light conditions.

High color fidelity

An RGB primary color mosaic filter is used to produce
images of high vertical resolution and color fidelity.

New digital signal processor (DSP)

A new Digital Signal Processor (DSP) with improved

luminance signal processing and a 5 H enhancer is used
to obtain high quality images with a high signal to noise
(S/N) ratio.

Various functions

・Auto tracking white balance (ATW)
・Color / Black & White select
・

Digital noise reduction (DNR)

・Electric shutter speed
・Electric sensitivity enhance
・Backlight compensation (BLC)
・Text display (character generator)

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Operating considerations

Power supply

Be sure to use the power source specified in the Major
Specifications.
・Before plugging or unplugging a connector, be sure
to turn off power.
To plug or unplug a connector, be sure to hold the
connector section.
・Note that it will take several seconds until a picture is
displayed on the monitor after power on.

Handling

・Do not attempt to remove cover.
・When installing or removing a lens, be sure to use

care that water or dust does not enter the inside of.
the camera.

Installing and storage

Avoid installing or storing the camera in the following
environments.

・Environments exposed to direct sunlight, rain or snow
・Environments where combustible or corrosive gas

exists
・Excessively warm or cold environment (Operating
ambient temperature: -10 to 50℃)

・Humid or dusty environment
・Place subjected to excessive vibration or shock
・Environment exposed to strong electric or magnetic field

・Do not aim the camera lens at the sun.
・Do not shoot strong light or a scene including strong light.

When such a scene is shot, vertical trailings will appear.
However, this is not due to failure.
In case strong Tight enters the camera through the lens,

partial deterioration in picture quality will result.

To obtain stable performance for long time

When the camera is used continuously for long time
under high ambient temperature, the inside electrical
parts become deteriorated, resulting in shortening its life.

To use the camera continuously for long time, the
highest temperature must be below 40℃.

Cleaning

・Use a blower or a lens brush to remove dusts on the

lens or the optical filter.

・Wipe dirts on the case off with dry soft cloth. lf dirks
are hardened, wipe them off with cloth moistened

with neutral detergent liquid; wipe the cover with dry cloth.
・Do not use benzine,thinner,alcohol,liquid cleaner or

spray-type cleaner.
・In event dust or other debris is lodged between the CCD

and optical filter, consult dealer for cleaning by an optical

technician.

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Phenomena inherent to CCD imaging device

Following are the phenomena inherent to a CCD imaging device, and not defects

1) Smear and blooming

When strong light (lamp, fluorescent lamp, and
reflected light, etc.) is shot, a blue belt to remain thinly
in vertical and the horizontal direction of light might go
out.

Moreover, the lower side on the monitor screen might
become pure-white momentarily.

In this case, change the angle of the camera so that
such strong light does not enter the camera through
the lens.

2) Fixed pattern noise

When the camera is operated in a high temperature,
fixed pattern noise may appear on the entire screen.

3) Moire

When fine patterns are shot, moire may be displayed.

4) Burning

When excessively intense light comes to the CCD for a
long time, the spectral filter in the CCD pixel may be
deteriorated, and the color of the corresponding portion
may change.
Avoid using the camera under such condition.

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Section names and functions

Tripod adaptor holes

See camera mounting
on page 11.

Lens mount screws

See page 10.

Lens mount ring

See flange back adjustment
on page 8.

Lens connector［LENS］

Connect lens cable when
using an auto iris lens. See
page 9.

C-mount adaptor

See installation of CS-mount
lens on page 8.

Camera mounting hole

See page 11.

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Remote connector
［REMOTE］

Use for remote menu
operations.See page 32.

DC input connector

See page 6.

Set up buttons［SETUP］

Use when setting up and adjusting
the camera with reference to the
screen menu. See page 13.

Lens select switch［LENS］

Set according to the type of
lens. See page 9.

Video output connector［VIDEO］

See connections on page 6.

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Connections

Video output connection

Connect the video output of the camera to the video input of a
monitor or other equipment. When using a “loop through”

connection of two or the more monitors, set the 75Ω switch of
only the final monitor to ON.
Determine the type of cable according to the distance of the
connected equipment. The maximum cable lengths indicated
below are recommended for avoiding appreciable picture
degradation.

3C-2V ・・・・ 150m
5C-2V ・・・・ 200m
7C-2V ・・・・ 300m
10C-2V ・・・・ 400m

KP-DE500
KP-E500

Monitor 1

Monitor 2

Monitor 3

Set the 75Ω switch of only the final monitor to on.
Set the 75Ω switch of other monitors to off.

75-ohm coaxial cable

External power supply connection

Use a stabilized 12 VDC(±10%) power supply rated at 2.5

ampere or greater. Wire the accessory 3-pin DC plug as

shown in the figure for connecting the power supply to the

camera.

Caution

Be sure to confirm proper polarity before switching
on power.

DC input connector

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Lens

Recommended lenses

Use an auto iris lens having a plug pin arrangement conforming to EIAJ (Electronic Industries Association of Japan)
specifications.
This camera is using a CCD that has sensitivity in infrared region ( from 700 to 1000nm ).
Please select a lens for use from the following recommendation lens table.

12VG412ASIR 4.0～12.0 ｍｍ F1.2～360 C-mount
12VG1040ASIR 10.0～40.0 ｍｍ F1.4～360 C-mount
DV5× 3.6R4B-SA2 3.6～18.0 ｍｍ F1.8～360 CS-mount

Type Lens model Specification Lens mount Lens switch

Auto iris 1/2

HG3Z4512FCS-IR 4.5～12.5 ｍｍ F1.2～360 CS-mount

NOTE

If another type of lens is used, it may detract from camera performance or there may be difficulty is attaching the lens.
When procuring, be sure to specify the EIAJ compatible plug.

DC

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A

Note on lens selection

1) Observe the maximum size limit (A in the figure)
When installing the lens. Internal damage can occur
If a larger lens is used.

2) Avoid using a lens that is heavier than the camera.
If unavoidable, be sure to fix the lens itself on a support.

Caution

A heavy lens can disturb the balance with respect to
The camera and possibly result in damage.

C-mount lens: Less than 4.1mm

CS-mount lens: Less than 4.1mm

Lens

Lens flange surface

Installation of CS-mount lens

C-mount adaptor is provided for the camera in the factory.

When using a CS-mount lens, unscrew and remove the
C-mount adaptor. Save the C-mount adaptor for possible future.

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