JVC KA-ZH215U User Manual

HEATER UNIT

Dear Customer,

This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding
electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.

European representative of Victor Company of Japan Limited.is:
JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH
P.O.Box 10 05 52
61145 Friedberg
Germany

KA-ZH215U

Thank you for purchasing the JVC option hater unit.
To obtain the best results from your new camera, read these instructions carefully before use;
retain the manual for future reference.

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the
body.

Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

These instructions are for KA-ZH215U
These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appli­ances.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read all of theseinstructions.

2. Save theseinstructions for later use.

3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructionsshould be adhered to.

4. Unplug thisappliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not useliquid cleaners or

aerosol cleaners.Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

5.

Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they maycausehazards.

6. Do not use thisappliance nearwater - for example, near abathtub,washbowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub,ina wet basement, or near aswimming pool, etc.

7.

Do not place thisappliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The appliance may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.

Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the

appliance. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions,
and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. An appliance and
cart combination should be moved with care.

stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces maycause the appliance and

Quick
cart combination to overturn.

8. Slotsand openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are pro-vided for
ventilation, and to insure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked byplacing the appliance on abed,

Thisappliance should never beplaced near or over a radiator or heat register. Thisappliance should
not beplaced in abuilt-in installation such asabookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

9.

Thisappliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If youare not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult yourdealer or local power
company. For appliance designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

10.For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it form the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

11.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate thisappliance where the cord will be
abused by persons walking on it.

12.Follow all warningsand ins

13.Do not overloadwall outletsand extension cordsasthis canresult in fire or electric shock.

14.Never pushobjects of any kind into thisappliance through cabinet slotsasthey maytouch

dangerous voltage points or short outparts thatcould result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the appliance.

15.Do not attempt to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

16.Unplug thisappliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:

a. When the power cord or plugis damaged or frayed.
b.Ifliquid has been spilled into the appliance.

c. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls

that are covered by the operating instructionsasimproper adjustment of other controls mayresult in damage

and will often require extensive work by a qua
e. If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the appliance exhibitsadistinct change in performance - this indicatesaneed for service.

17.When replacement partsare required, be sure the service technicianhas used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer thathave the same characteristicsasthe originalpart. Unauthorized
substitutions mayresult in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

18.Upon completion of any service or repairs to thisappliance, ask the service technician to perform
routine safety checks

service thisappliance yourself as opening or removing covers may exposeyou to

tructions marked on the appliance.

lified techniciantorestore the appliance to normal operation.

to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.

INSTRUCTIONS

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

S3125A

sofa,rug, or other similar surface.

INFORMATION FOR USA

■ INFORMATION

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.

■ CAUTION

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

PRECAUTION

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To save energy, turn the power off when not in use.

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This unit is a special heater for TK-C215VP4U, TK-C215VP4E, TK-C215VP12U,TK­C215VP12E (henceforth referred to TK-C215VP series) Dome camera. It cannot be installed
to other color video cameras.

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Use AC 24 V power supply for TK-C215VP series.

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Do not modify this machine without prior permission. Accidents may occur.

●

Refer to the instructions for TK-C215VP series on installing the camera and connecting the
cables.

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After installing to TK-C215VP series , switch off the machine power supply and then connect.

●

Always use the desiccant that comes with this unit. Other desiccants or the desiccant that
comes with TK-C215VP series are unable to remove moisture completely under extreme low
temperature.

●

When the heater board is installed, the switch on the camera unit is hidden and image adjust­ment cannot be made. Always adjust the image quality before installing the heater.

●

Do not use the heater unit in the following locations:

• Locations where the surrounding temperature exceeds -22J to 122J (-30f to 50f).

• Locations where corrosive gas occurs.

• Vibrating locations

●

Do not touch this unit during operation or after operation as its temperature is high.
It may cause a burn.

Contents

Instructions1Warranty Card

1

Service Information Card

1

Desiccant

(Service Parts

No.LW40790-001A)

1

HEATER UNIT

1

Installation Method

FOR USA AND CANADA

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

Duetodesign modifications,data given in this
instruction book are subject to possible change
without prior notice.

:

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 lightning flashwish arrowhead
symbol, within anequilateral triangle
isintended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within
the product's enclosure thatmay beof
sufficient magnitude to constitute a riskof
electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert

er to the presence of important

theus
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

AVERTISSEMENT:
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES
D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION,
NE PAS EXPOSER L'APPAREIL A
L'HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.

WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)
RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numeriquedela ClasseBest
conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Mount this unit onto TK-C215VP series.

Step1: Disassembling TK-C215VP series

Switch off the power supply of the camera.

1. Removing the dome cover

Remove the dome cover by unfastening the 3
fastening screws using the wrench supplied.

Memo

●

The dome cover and base are connected
with fall prevention wire.

2. Removing the inner dome

The inner dome is fastened using lugs at 3 dif­ferent positions. Grasp the inner dome and
remove it from the lugs.

Note

●

Before touching the camera unit, make
sure to touch the metal surface of the
[MONITOR] terminal to discharge any
static electricity from your body. Static
electricity may cause the camera to mal­function.

Fall Prevention
Wire

Lug(x 3)

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TK-C215VP4 is used in the illustration.

LST0472-001A

Wrench
(Supplied)

Inner
Dome

Step2:

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

Attention:

Thissymbol is
only valid in the
European Union.

[European Union]

Thissymbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be
disposed as generalhousehold waste atits end-of-life. Instead, the product
should behanded over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling
in accordance with yournational legislation.

By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natur

alresources

and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human

health which could otherwise becaused byinappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product,
please contact your localmunicipal office, yourhousehold waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.

Penalties may

be applicable for incorrect disposalofthis waste, in accordance

with national legislation.

(Business users)

If you wishtodisposeofthis product, pleasevisit ourweb page
www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

If you wishtodisposeofthis product, pleasedosoinaccordance with
applicable national legislation or other rules in yourcountry for the treatment of

old electrical and electronic equipment.

© 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

Mounting this unit onto TK-C215VP series

1. Install TK-C215VP series on

the ceiling

Refer to TK-C215VP series “INSTRUCTIONS” for
the installation method.

2. Mounting this unit onto Space

for Heater of TK-C215VP series

• Mount this unit onto DOME CAMERA as
shown in the right figure.

Insert the claw of this unit into Space for

•

Heater.

• After inserting this unit into Space for Heater,
make sure to tighten the fastening screw of
this unit with a + screwdriver.

Make sure to mount properly.

3. Connecting cable

Connect the cable to the [to HEATER] terminal of
TK-C215VP series.

[to HEATER] terminal

Space for Heater

HEATER fas­tening hole

3.

HEATER fastening
hole

Space for Heater

[to HEATER]
terminal

Cable

Step6: Installing the dome cover

1. Cleaning the dome cover

Before mounting, remove any dust or dirt from
the dome cover.

Memo

●

Dirt that is not removed from the cover
before mounting may appear on the cam­era’s image.

●

Do not apply excessive force to the dome
cover such as stretching it.

2. Mounting the dome cover to

the base

Mount the dome cover by aligning the 3 posi­tion marks on the base with the dome cover.

Note

●

When mounting the dome cover, take note
that the desiccant is not caught between
base and dome cover.

3. Fastening the dome cover

Fasten by tightening the 3 fastening screws of the dome cover using the wrench supplied.

Position Alignment Mark (x 3)

3

Wrench (Supplied)

＊

TK-C215VP4 is used in the illustration.

2

Claw

Cable

Fastening Screws

＊

TK-C215VP4 is used in the illustration.

2.

Step3:

Adjust the field of view and lens of the camera

Switch on the power supply of the camera.
Refer to TK-C215VP series “INSTRUCTIONS” on how to adjust the field of view and lens of the
camera.
After adjusting the field of view and lens of the camera, switch off the power supply of the
camera.

Step4: Install the inner dome

Mount the inner dome to the 3 lugs.

Note

●

Mount the inner dome such that it does
not cover the lens.

●

When mounting the inner dome, make
sure not to move the position of the lens.
Doing so may cause the preset angle of
view to go out of alignment.

Lug(x 3)

Step7: Check items after installation

Check the following items after installation.

□ Is the power supply for TK-C215VP series AC 24 V?
□ Have you inserted the desiccant that comes with this unit?
□ Does an image appear normally on the monitor after switching on the power for TK-C215VP

series?

□ Is the cable of this unit connected to the [to HEATER] terminal of TK-C215VP series?
□ Has the fastening screw of this unit been tightened properly?

Specifications

Power supply / Voltage ：
Power consumption ：
Heater operation ：

Mass ：56 g
Accessories ：

o Dimensions(Unit: mm)

AC 24 V ± 10%, 60 Hz/50 Hz
18 W (during AC 24 V)
Surrounding temperature -22 °F to 32°F (

* By using this unit, the operation guarantee temperature of the camera
becomes -22 °F to 122°F (

Instructions ..........................................

Warranty Card .....................................

Service Information Card ....................

Desiccant ............................................

(Service Parts No.LW40790-001A)

-30f to 50f)

-30f to 0f)(auto on/off)

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1
1

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Step5: Inserting the Desiccant supplied

Take out the desiccant from the aluminum
package, insert it into the desiccant insertion
space of the camera unit and fasten using the
lug plate.

Memo

●

During reconnection or re-installation
after repair or maintenance, make sure to
replace the desiccant with a new one.

●

Consult your nearby JVC’s dealer on the
replacement procedures.
Serial number of part to be replaced: Use
a LW40790-001A desiccant.

Note

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●

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When mounting is performed on a rainy
day, make sure that rain water does not
enter this unit.

Make sure to use the desiccant supplied.
Failure to do so may cause the camera
lens and dome cover to fog.

If the angle of view is not adjusted imme­diately after mounting the camera, insert
the desiccant after adjustment is com­pleted. The desiccant loses its effect if it is
exposed to the air for a prolonged period
of time.

Inner
Dome

＊

TK-C215VP4 is used in the illustration.

Desiccant
Insertion Space

Lug Plate

＊

TK-C215VP4 is used in the illustration.

Desiccant

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* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

45.5

LST0472-001A