
TruVision TVC-7120-1
Camera User Manual
P/N 1072793A • REV 1.0 • ISS 12MAY14

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respective products.
Manufacture
United Technologies Corporation
2955 Red Hill Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-5923, USA
Authorized EU manufacturing representative:
UTC Fire & Security B.V.
Kelvinstraat 7, 6003 DH Weert, The Netherlands
Certification
N4131
FCC compliance Class A: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
ACMA compliance Notice! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
European Union
directives
12004/108/EC (EMC directive): Hereby, UTC Fire & Security
declares that this device is in compliance or with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC
2002/96/EC (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol
cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European
Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier
upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at
designated collection points. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info.
Contact information For contact information, see www.utcfireandsecurity.com or
www.utcfssecurityproducts.eu.

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Content
Product overview 2
Package contents 2
Features 2
User guidelines 2
Product description 3
Installation 4
Attach the lens 4
Connect the cables 4
Programming 6
OSD control button 6
Access the Setup Menu 6
Save changes 7
Select the lens type 7
Set the shutter/AGC 8
Set white balance 9
Set backlight compensation (BLC) 10
Adjust the picture characteristics 11
Set the ATR level 11
Set the motion detection 11
Set the privacy mask area 12
Set the Day/Night mode 13
Set image noise reduction 14
Set the camera ID 14
Set the sync mode 15
Select the language 15
Reset camera settings 15
Specifications 16
Dimensions 16
Menu Tree 17

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Product overview
The TVC-7110-1-N(-P) / TVC-7120-1-N(-P) camera uses a digital signal
processor (DSP) to process video signals. The camera includes a microcontroller
to provide high-quality images with high-color reproduction and sharp pictures.
Package contents
The package contains the following:
• Box camera
• C-mount lens adapter
• Quick Start Guide
• User Manual (on CD)
Features
The camera includes the following features:
• 960H Super HAD II (hole accumulated diode) technology
• High horizontal resolution 700 TVL
• Smart digital control automatic BLC (backlight compensation)
• Digital WDR (wide dynamic range)
• Advanced auto exposure system for both fixed iris and auto iris lenses to
optimize the amount of light
• Internal synchronization
• Eight privacy mask areas to protect privacy concerns
• Signal-to-noise ratio better than 62 dB
• Long life and high reliability
User guidelines
• Program the camera settings as much as possible before mounting the
camera. Take appropriate safety precautions while completing programming
after installation.
• Always use a 12 VDC or 24 VAC UL listed Class 2 power supply to power the
camera.
• Do not use the camera over the temperature range specifications: -10°C to
+60°C (14°F to 140°F)
• If the light source where the camera is installed experiences rapid, widevariations in lighting, the camera may not operate as intended.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electronic shock, do not expose the
camera to rain or moisture and do not remove the cover or back.
Product description
Figure 1: Product description - TVC-7120-1-N(-P)
1. OSD control button
2. Alarm output/Ground
3. D/N switch (3.3 V)
4. RS-485 ports (D+, D-)
5. Power LED
6. 12 VDC/24 VAC dual power
7. Video output
8. Ground

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Installation
Please check the package contents and make sure that the device in the
package is in good condition and all the assembly parts are included.
To install the camera you will need to prepare the mounting surface, mount the
camera, attach the lens, and make cable connections.
Note: Before installing, please ensure that the mounting surface is strong enough
to withstand three times the weight of the camera. If the mounting surface is not
strong enough, the camera may fall and cause serious damage.
Attach the lens
Refer to the instructions that came with the lens you purchased for complete
installation instructions of that lens.
To attach the lens:
1. Screw the lens clockwise onto the lens mount of the camera.
Note: Please prevent dust from entering between the lens mount and the
lens.
2. For optimal performance, please use an auto iris lens. Plug the auto-iris drive
cable to the 4-pin interface on the side of the camera.
The 4 pins are: 1. Damper -; 2. Damper+; 3. Drive+; 4. Drive-
Connect the cables
To make cable connections:
1. Connect a coaxial cable from the camera’s BNC connector to a CCTV
monitor or video recording device.
2. Connect a 12 VDC or 24 VAC power supply to the power input.