JVC KY-F75U - 3-ccd Sxga Digital Imaging Camera Instructions Manual

INSTRUCTIONS
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

3CCD Digital Camera
3CCD Digitale Kamera
3CCD Caméra numérique

KY-F75

Illustration with optional lens attachment.

This instruction book is made from 100%
recycled paper.

LWT0059-001A

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the unit. Retain this
information for future reference.

Model No. KY-F75

Serial No.

Introduction

Preparations

Recording

Settings

Others

1. Read all of these instructions.

2. Save these instructions for later use.

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

4. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

5. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.

6. Do not use this appliance near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

7. Do not place this appliance 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.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.

8. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided 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
by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This
appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless
proper ventilation is provided.

9. This appliance 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 supplied to your home, consult
your dealer or local power company. For appliance designed to operate from battery
power, refer to the operating instructions.

10. This appliance system is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a
third (grounding) pin). This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

11. 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 from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.

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

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

S3126A

I

13. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance.

14. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric
shock.

15. Never push objects of any kind into his appliance through cabinet slots as they mat
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.

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

17. Unplug his appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid 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 instructions as improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive

work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.
e. If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a

need for service.

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

19. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician
to perform routine safety checks to determine that the appliance is in safe operating
condition.

II

(FOR USA AND CANADA) Note for Accessory options.

AA-P700MDU AC Adaptor is designed to use in Hospital or other
Medical usage.
AA-P700U AC Adaptor is designed to use for non Medical usage.
Please use for appropriate AC Adaptor for your system.

1. JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS (U.K.)
LIMITED

ULLSWATER HOUSE, KENDAL AVENUE
LONDON, W3 0XA, UNITED KINGDOM
TEL : [phone]

2. JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS GMBH

GRÜENER WEG 10, 61169 FRIEDBERG /
HESSEN GERMANY
TEL : [phone]

3. JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS
ITALIA S.p.A.

VIA MARIO PANNUNZIO 4, 20156
MILANO, ITALY
TEL : [phone]

4. JVC FRANCE S.A.

1, AVENUE EIFFEL 78422 CARRIERES­SUR-SEINE, CEDEX FRANCE
TEL : [phone]

5. JVC ESPAÑA S.A.

CTRA GRACIA MANRESA,KM 14 750
EDIFICIO CAN CASTANYER
08190 SANT CUGAT DEL VALLES
(BARCELONA) SPAIN
TEL : [phone]

6. JVC BELGIUM S.A./N.V.

RUE DE LA PETITE LLE 3, KLEIN­EILANDSTRAAT,
BRUXELLES 1070 BRUSSEL, BELGIUM
TEL : [phone]

7. JVC NEDERLAND B.V.

JVC PLEIN DE HEYDERWEG 2, 2314 XZ
LEIDEN, NEDERLAND
TEL : [phone]

III

JVC Sales Office

8. JVC SVENSKA AB

VEDDESTAVAGEN 15, S-175 62
JARFALLA-STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
TEL : [phone]

9. JVC NORGE A/S

P.O.BOX 2012, POSTTERMINALEN 3103,
TONSBERG, NORWAY
TEL : [phone]

10. JVC DENMARK A/S

HELGESHOJ ALLE 30 DK-2630,
TASTRUP, DENMARK
TEL : [phone]

11. SPITZER ELECTRONIC AG

MUHLEMATTSTRASSE 13, 4104
OBERWIL, SWITZERLAND
TEL : [phone]

12. OY HEDPRO AB

LAUTTASAARENTIE 50, FIN-00200
HELSINKI, FINLAND
TEL : [phone]

13. ELECTROINDUSTRIAL HELLAS S.A.

62, PIRAEUS AVE, 183 46 MOSCHATO,
ATHENS, GREECE
TEL : [phone]

14. ORIELA S.A.

CAMPO STA. CLARA 160-A, 1100 LISBOA
PORTUGAL
TEL : [phone]

15. FACO HF

FAXAFEN 12, P.O.BOX 442, 108 108
REYKAJVIK, ICELAND
TEL : [phone]

JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY

1700 VALLEY ROAD, WAYNE, NJ 07470, U.S.A.
TEL : [phone]

JVC CANADA INC.

21 FINCHDENE SQUARE, SCARBOROUGH,
ONTARIO M1X 1A7, CANADA
TEL : [phone]

IV

For Sweden

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.
Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ
som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.
Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens
instruktion.

For Norway

ADVARSEL

Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosjonsfare.
Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt
av apparatfabrikanten.
Brukt batteri returneres apparatieverandøren.

For Denmark

ADVARSELI

Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig
håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme
fabrikat og type.
Lever det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.

For Finland

VAROITUS

Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti
asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laltevalmistajan
suoaittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo
valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

FOR USA AND CANADA

This symbol indicates type B
equipment classified in accor­dance with IEC Publication.
601-1 Safety of medical elec­trical equipment.

®

MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

WITH RESPECT TO ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE,

MECHANICAL AND OTHER SPECIFIED HAZARDS

ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH

UL.2601-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 NO.601.1

56PA

AA-P700MD AC Adaptor is designed to use in Hos­pital or other Medical usage.
AA-P700 AC Adaptor is designed to use for non
Medical usage.
Please use for appropriate AC Adaptor for your sys­tem.

The use of ACCESSORY equipment not complying
with the equivalent safety requirements of this equip­ment may lead to a reduced level of safety of the
resulting system. Consideration relating to the choice
shall include:

- use of the accessory in the PATIENT VICINITY

- evidence that the safety certification of the AC­CESSORY has been performed in accordance
to the appropriate IEC 601-1 and/or IEC 601-1-1
harmonized national standard.

E2

Thank you for purchasing the JVC KY-F75
Digital Camera.

These instructions are for KY-F75U.

The instructions are given in three languages:

English from page E2 to E47
German from page G2 to G47
French from page F2 to F47

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

FOR USA AND CANADA

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulat­ed “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magni­tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and main­tenance (servicing) instructions in the lit­erature accompanying the appliance.

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.

Information for USA

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)
RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)

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

• Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This unit should be used with 12V DC only.

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use
any other power source.

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

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to quali­fied service personnel.

This unit is designed for professional use only.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

WARNING:

Disporsal of product should follow National, State and
Local Laws.

E3

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection requirements of the corre­sponding European Directives. This equipment is designed for professional video appliances
and can be used in the following environments.

• residential area (in houses) or rural area

• commercial and light industry; e.g. offices or theatres

• urban outdoors

In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for electromagnetic compat­ibility we recommend to use cables not exceeding the following length:

Caution : Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism, for ex-

ample near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer, motor, etc., the pic­ture may be disturbed. In such case, please keep the apparatus away
from the sources of the disturbance.

Port Cable Length Port Cable Length

DC IN Exclusive Cable 2 meters REMOTE Single wire 5 meters
LENS Cable of LENS 0.4 meter IEEE1394 IEEE1394 Cable 4.5 meters

E4

Contents

1. Introduction

Features .................................................... 5

Accessories and attachments ................... 5

Cautionary notes for the correct usage of

this product ............................................... 6

Part names and their functions ................. 7

Pin configurations of connectors ............... 8

2. Preparations

System .................................................... 10

Preparing the computer .......................... 12

Connection to computer .......................... 14

Mounting and setting the lens ................. 15

Connecting the AC adapter ..................... 16

Mounting the camera .............................. 18

Fall prevention ......................................... 19

3. Recording

How to record .......................................... 20

Starting the [KY-LINK] application

software ................................................... 21

Freezing the image ................................. 22

Capturing the still image

on the computer (Capture) ...................... 23

Characters and symbols used in this instruction book

CAUTION Cautionary notes concerning operation of the unit
MEMO Reference such as restrictions of features, etc.
墌 Reference page or item

In general, the names of products manufactured by other companies and mentioned in these
instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of these companies.
Symbols like , , , etc., are not used in these instructions.

4. Settings

Opening and closing

the Settings screen ................................. 24

Exposure settings screen ........................ 26

White balance settings screen ................ 30

Performing Auto white balance ............... 33

Adjustment of white shading ................... 34

Process settings screen .......................... 35

White spot compensation ........................ 38

Color matrix settings screen ................... 39

Lens settings screen ............................... 41

System settings screen ...........................42

5. Others

Synchronizing flash and trigger ............... 43

About ALC and EEI operations ............... 45

Specifications ..........................................46

E5

Features

● The KY-F75 is a digital camera employing three 1/2” CCD with 1.45 million effective pixels.

● Output of 1360 × 1024-pixel digital video signal possible.

● Built-in DSP for real-time processing of the video signal that is output as a 7.5 frames-per-

second RGB digital signal enables real-time transfer to personal computer by means of
IEEE1394 host adapter.

● Built-in IEEE1394 connector enables remote control from personal computer. (Supplied soft­ware)

● Employment of 1/2” C-mount optical system enables connection to various types of optical
devices.

● Recording in the near-infrared region can be accomplished by replacing the optical filter (sepa­rately sold).
(Please consult the nearest JVC Service Center or your dealer with regards to replacement of
the optical filter.)

1. Introduction

Accessories and attachments

INSTRUCTIONS

Clamp filter (2 pcs.)

For IEEE1394 cable and DC power cable
( 墌 page E14, E16)

Wire clamp (5 pcs.)

For clamping cables on the rear.

MEMO

To allow control of the camera and allow the camera image to be shown, the IEEE1394 host
adapter and the exclusive application software [KY-LINK] must be installed in the computer.
Use the separately sold KA-FW41U model as the IEEE1394 host adapter. The exclusive
application software [KY-LINK] is found on the supplied CD-ROM.

CD-ROM (1)

Exclusive application software [KY-LINK], etc.

*

See the Readme.txt file in the [ENG] folder
on the CD-ROM for details.

E6

Cautionary notes for the correct usage of this product

• Before recording an important event, etc., always check to make sure that this product is

working properly.

• We are not liable for any missed recordings caused by malfunction of this unit, etc.

䡵 Phenomena unique to CCD

• Smearing and blooming

When using CCD to record a bright light source, a smearing effect may occur running a
white line vertical to the light source. In addition, a blooming effect may also occur when the
light source is extremely bright, spreading light to the source surroundings.

• Line distortion

Line and patterns may appear distorted when recorded.

• White spots

White spots may appear on the screen when operating under high temperatures. Always
use the product under recommended ambient temperatures.
White spots may also appear at a slow shutter speed setting (1/8 s or higher).
To reduce this phenomenon, this product is provided with at built-in white spot compensa­tion function. ( 墌 page E38)

䡵

Cautionary notes

• Influence of strong electric waves and magnets

Screen noise and discolouration may occur when using the product near antennas of ra­dios and televisions or near transformers, monitors, etc. with strong magnetic force.

• Compatible lenses ( 墌 page E15 Mounting and setting the lens)
Although the lens mount of this product is a type C mount, take caution as there are restric­tions on the lenses that can be used.
This product is not equipped with a back-focus adjustment feature. Please use a lens
equipped with the back-focus adjustment feature.

• To save electricity, turn off the system when not in use.

• Do not leave the product where it is subject to radiation or X-rays or in locations where

corrosive gasses are generated.

䡵

Cleaning

When clean the equipment please use dry cleaning cloth or wet cleaning cloth with small
amount of alcohol.
Do not spill any liquid into KY-F75.

1. Introduction (continued)

E7

Part names and their functions

쐃 Lens mount

Although the lens mount conforms to the
type C mount lens, there are restrictions
on the lenses that can be used.
Mounting and setting the lens ( 墌 page
E15)

쐇 Camera mounting bracket

Although the mounting bracket is mounted
on the bottom of the camera when shipped,
the bracket can also be mounted on the
top of the camera.
Mounting the camera ( 墌 page E18)

쐋 Locking screws for the camera

mounting bracket
(M2.6 × 6mm, 3 units)

CAUTION

Always use the attached screws. Using screws
that exceed 6mm may result in malfunction of
the unit.

쐏 Screw holes for mounting the

camera (1/4-inch)

Used when mounting the camera to a fixer
or rotating platform.

[Front and bottom]

쐃







E8

[Rear]  [REMOTE] terminal

(Metal 10-pin, female)

Used to connect external devices such as
a trigger switch or flash unit.
Pin configurations of connectors ( 墌 page
E9)

 [POWER] indicator

Lights when power is supplied to the cam­era.

 [DC IN] connector

(Mini DIN 8-pin, female)

Power (DC 12V) for the camera is supplied
through this inlet.
For the power supply, use the AA-P700 AC
adapter.
Pin configurations of connectors ( 墌 page
E9)
Connecting the AC adapter ( 墌 page E16)

1. Introduction (continued)

 [IEEE1394] digital output con-

nector

Digital output connector for video signal.
Used when connecting to the PC’s IEEE
1394 host adapter.
Pin configurations of connectors ( 墌 page
E8)

 [LENS] connector

To connect the lens’ camera cable (for iris
control, power supply).
Pin configurations of connectors ( 墌 page
E9)
Mounting and setting the lens ( 墌 page E15)

LENS

DC IN

POWER

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

REMOTE

IEEE1394

Pin configurations of connectors

Be sure to orientate all plugs correctly before inserting into the respective connectors. If the
direction of insertion is incorrect, the camera may be damaged.

IEEE 1394 connector

2

4

6

1

3

5

Pin no. Signal name

1 VP (Current)
2 VG (GND)
3 TPB –
4 TPB +
5TPA –
6TPA +

Part names and their functions (continued)











E9

DC IN terminal (Mini DIN 8-pin, female)

Pin configurations of connectors (continued)

Pin no. Signal name

1NC
2 GND
3NC
4NC
5 GND
6 12V
7NC
8 12V

LENS terminal (Metal 12-pin, female)

Pin no. Signal name

1NC
2NC
3 GND
4NC
5 IRIS CONTROL
6 12V DC 400mA max.
7 IRIS POSITION
8 IRIS AUTO /MANU

9 to 12 NC

Terminal

name

2 TRG IN

4 FLASH

REMOTE terminal (Metal 10-pin, female)

Pin no. Signal name

1 —
2 TRG IN L active
3NC
4 FLASH OUT L active
5 —
6NC
7NC
8 GND
9 12V output

(only when power

is supplied

from AC adapter

)

10 NC

CAUTION

• Consult your JVC dealer concerning the re­mote terminal connection.

• Remote cable must use shielded cable.
Outer shield of remote cable must to connect
10-pin connector outer metal shell.

• Do not input the external trigger during the
first 10 seconds after the power is turned ON.

I/O

IN

• 3.3V CMOS

• Schmidt Trigger

• Pull-up to 3.3V at

4.7k Ω

OUT

• Open collector

Conditions

• Contact point
recommended

• Maximum rated
voltage: 5.3V

• H level: 2.4 ~ 5.0V

• L level: 0 ~ 0.5V

• Pulse width:

Min. 130 ms

• Maximum rated
current: 150mA

• Maximum rated
voltage: 12V

CAUTION

Use device whose current consumption is max.
400 mA or less.

1

4

3

6

7

8

5

2

1

2

8

7

10

6

3

4

5

9

4

3

2

8

9

1

7

6

11

5

10

12

Compatible plug:
HR10A-10P-10P
(Hirose Electronics)

E10

System

The KY-F75 can be remote-controlled from a personal computer, and the live image can be
shown on the computer monitor. Still images can be captured on the PC.

䡵 When using other lenses than the motorized lens

2. Preparations

[IEEE1394]

[REMOTE]

IEEE1394 cable

Supplied clamp filter

Lens

Flash

Trigger switch

KA-FW4IU (separately sold)

CD-ROM supplied with KY-F75:
Exclusive application software
[KY-LINK] and drivers for KA­FW4IU

IEEE1394
Host
Adapter

PC

● Install the exclusive application software [KY-LINK] and drivers for KA-FW4IU that are in­cluded on the CD-ROM supplied with KY-F75.

● Connect the [IEEE1394] connector on the KY-F75 to the IEEE1394 PCI host adapter card on
the computer using the IEEE1394 cable. Attach the clamp filter supplied with the camera to
the IEEE1394 cable.
The power to the KY-F75 can be supplied through the IEEE1394 connector of the computer.

Caution

When the KY-F75 is supplied with power though the IEEE1394 cable, make sure that the capacity on
the supplying side is sufficient to meet the consumption by the KY-F75 (approximately 600 mA in the
case of DC 12 V).

● When required, connect a flash or trigger-switch to the [REMOTE] connector. The trigger can
also be input from the screen of the application software [KY-LINK].
The flash is fired in accordance with the input from the external trigger-switch or the trigger
input from [KY-LINK]. However, in the following cases, the flash is fired irrespective of the
trigger.

● During auto-white balance operation

● When one or more of the functions Auto Iris, EEI, and ALC is/are used

E11

䡵 When the motorized lens is used

AC ADAPTER AA-P700

ON

OFF

POWER

AA-P700

AC

[IEEE1394]

[LENS]

[REMOTE]

[DC IN]

AC Adapter

Connect to power supply

(page. 16)

IEEE1394 cable

Supplied clamp filter

CD-ROM supplied with KY-F75:
Exclusive application software
[KY-LINK] and drivers for KA­FW4IU

Control

cable

Compatible
zoom lens
Fujinon S16 × 7.3DA-DSD

Flash

Trigger switch

KA-FW4IU (separately sold)

PC

Lens remote control
Fujinon RMD-10

● Control of the motorized lens is not possible when the [IEEE1394] connector is used to supply
the power.
When the motorized lens is used, the separately sold AC Adapter AA-P700 should be used to
supply the power to the camera.
Connect the [DC IN] connector on the KY-F75 to the AA-P700 using the DC power cable.
Attach the clamp filter supplied with the KY-F75 to the DC power cable.

● Connect the camera cable from the lens to the [LENS] connector on the KY-F75.
Connect the zoom and focus control cable from the lens to the lens remote control.

● The lens control possible with this unit is only control of the iris. Control of zoom and focus
requires a separately sold lens remote control unit.

䡵 Precautions for connection

● Do not turn the AC adapter’s power switch ON or OFF, or connect or disconnect the IEEE1394

cable, while the application software [KY-LINK] is running.

● When connecting 2 or more cameras to one computer, multiple images can­not be shown at the same time.

● When using a microscope adapter, use a 1/2” C-mount adapter fitting the
microscope to be used. To reduce the risk of the adapter causing damage to
the camera, use an adapter that is 4 mm shorter than the lens mount surface.

4 mm or
shorter

E12

2. Preparations (continued)

Preparing the computer

The camera image is displayed on the computer screen and the KY-F75 is controlled from the
computer.

䡵 There are restrictions on the computers that can be connected. See [Specifications

for connectable computer] on page E45.

䡵 To transfer the camera’s digital images to the computer, the IEEE1394 PCI host

adapter card and its driver must be installed in the computer.

● Use the following IEEE1394 PCI host adapter card:
JVC: KA-FW4IU

● The driver is found on the CD-ROM supplied with the KY-F75.

䡵 To display the camera image and control the camera, the exclusive [KY-LINK] appli-

cation software must be installed in the computer.
The [KY-LINK] application software is found in the CD-ROM supplied with the KY­F75.