High-sensitivity Color/B&W Camera with Auto
Infrared Switching for 24-hour Surveillance
Day and Night surveillance with auto
switching (Color/B&W shooting)
480 lines of horizontal resolution
DSP with Extended Dynamic Range
Automatic Motion detection with Alarm
signal output
10X digital zoom function
Shown with optional lens
Minimum illumination of 0.0125 lux
(32X slow shutter)
RS-422A/RS-485 remote control
capability for camera setting
ATW/AWC white balance
Auto/Manual image correction with
backlight compensation
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Auto-Switching Colour/B&W — Day/Night
Shooting — with Extended Dynamic Range
Shooting — with Extended Dynamic Range
JVC’s TK-C1460U is the 24-hour surveillance camera with a truly IR shooting capability. It captures
JVC’s TK-C1460U is the 24-hour surveillance camera with a truly IR shooting capability. It captures
perfect color pictures in all lighting conditions—when brilliant sunlight lights up subjects and casts
perfect color pictures in all lighting conditions—when brilliant sunlight lights up subjects and casts
dark shadows that cannot be penetrated by a conventional camera, or when the lights fades to a mere
dark shadows that cannot be penetrated by a conventional camera, or when the lights fades to a mere
0.025 lux and subjects are barely visible to the naked eye. Then, in total darkness, the rugged and
0.025 lux and subjects are barely visible to the naked eye. Then, in total darkness, the rugged and
reliable TK-C1460U automatically switches over to B&W shooting mode and snaps on, to provide
reliable TK-C1460U automatically switches over to B&W shooting mode and snaps on, to provide
around-the-clock surveillance capability. Zoom lens and motion detector complete the ideal security
around-the-clock surveillance capability. Zoom lens and motion detector complete the ideal security
package, which can be configured for individual applications or integrated into a multi-camera system.
package, which can be configured for individual applications or integrated into a multi-camera system.
1/3-inch Interline Transfer (IT) CCD with
Super LoLux 0.4 lux at color (High
Quality)
JVC’s new-generation 1/3-inch IT CCD
(768 (H) x 494 (V), supported by JVC’s
exclusive Super LoLux technology, the
TK-C1460U can shoot in low ambient
light to 0.4 lux (F1.2, 25%, AGC 20dB)
and at 0.0125 lux (32X slow shutter)
minimum illumination.
Infrared Shooting
The TK-C1460U has an IR shooting
capability. When it is switched to B&W
on the camera can shoot in complete
darkness and gather crisp black and
white images. The infrared illumination
mode can be set either through the
camera’s menu or remotely.
Caution: Attach a lens with an IR capability when
using the IR lamp.
SYNC ADJUST
ALC SETT I NGS
VIDEO ADJUST
MODE ESLECT
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FACTORY SETT I NGS
Auto/Manual Color/B&W Switching
When darkness falls, the TK-C1460U
automatically switches from color to
B&W shooting modes. So users can
RS-422A/RS-485 Terminals
RS-422A/RS-485 Terminals ensure
multi-system remote control
compatibility.
capture clear images 24 hours a day.
Switching can be selected by three
different signal levels for Auto or Manual
by external trigger.
Motion Detector
A built-in programmable motion detector
can detect movement inside the area
covered by the camera and send out an
Extended Dynamic Range
alarm signal.
The camera’s innovative Digital Signal
Processor (DSP) features Extended
Dynamic Range (ExDR), which lets users
capture images at a location with both
dark and bright areas. Bright portions in
Full Genlock
INT/EXT (Full Genlock) expands possible
applications using BB or VBS (BNC)
sync input connectors.
the shooting area are shot with a highspeed shutter exposure, while dark
portions are shot with normal exposure.
Both images are read and synthesized to
create a single image that includes
distinguishable bright and dark portions.
White Balance
White balance modes—ATW and AWC
(manual with paint)—ensure optimum
white balance under a wide range of
color temperatures.
So no detail is lost.
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Switching Color B&W [Auto/Manual Selectable]
TK-C1460U is provided with three switching modes (two-automatic and one-manual mode)
between color and B&W for 24-hour unattended surveillance.
Three switching modes are available for various installation conditions
such as different lighting conditions.
Switching Color B&W
[MANUAL MODE]
Control the switching timing via AUX
terminal (to set the IR ON/OFF mode in the
menu)
OPEN: COLOR mode, CLOSE: B&W mode
Day TimeNight TimeDay Time
Auto Mode (ColorB&W, B&WColor)
Notes:
It is recommended to adjust the backfocus setting for proper operation, when an infrared compatible lens is used in darkness with infrared illumination.
It is recommended to use manual switching from B&W infrared to color shooting when there is a sudden change in lighting conditions; for example,
momentary direct exposure to a car’s headlamps. It is also recommended to use an external trigger when using the B&W mode.
Due to optical hysteresis, the conditions from color to B&W and from B&W to color are different.
For AUX terminal, B&W if AUX input is closed, color if open.
Extended Dynamic
Range Mode
(ExDR Mode)
These images are sample
images output in an extended
dynamic range. So, actual
images may vary according to
various shooting conditions.
Camera ID
The TK-C1460U features a built-in
camera ID system for use when building
a multi-camera surveillance system.
Automatic Electronic Shutter (AES)
The powerful AES of the TK-C1460U
increases possible applications with
shutter speeds ranging from
1/60~1/10,000 second, ensuring correct
exposure under any lighting conditions.
In auto mode the camera adjusts shutter
speed according to ambient light.
Manual setting ensures blur-free
shooting of fast-moving objects.
At high speed shutterAt normal speed shutterExDR mode
Video Out/Y/C Output Connectors
The TK-C1460U comes with connectors
for composite video out signals, BB or
VBS (BNC) sync input, VBS (BNC
output, as well as Y/C (S-terminal, 4-pin)
output.
Simple Menu-driven Operation
A simple menu-driven operation lets
users set parameters including IRIS level,
ENHANCE level, AGC level, ATW/AWC,
H.PHASE/SC phase, AGC ON/OFF, and
L.L. phase.
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Backlight Compensation
The Backlight Compensation function
assures clear reproduction of foreground
subjects with a sense of depth against
strong back-light. Four fixed and two
editable, metered areas are available.
Accepts C/CS Mount IR-Compatible
Lenses
The TK-C1460U is C/CS-mount lens
compatible, which allows a wide array of
infrared-compatible lens to be mounted.
AC 24V/DC 12V Power Supply
The TK-C1460U can be powered by AC
24 V( 50 Hz/60 Hz)/DC 12 V (550 mA)
sources.
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The Hachioji Plant of Victor Company of Japan, Ltd., has received ISO14001 and ISO9001
Certifications
under the global standard for environmental management.
JQA-0288
Signal systemNTSC
COLOR VIDEO CAMERA
BF LOCK
DIGITAL
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1-11/16 (42)
2-13/16 (71)
5-7/16 (138)
5-7/8 (149)
1-7/16 (35)
2-3/16 (55)
2-1/2 (63)
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Image device1/3" IT CCD, 768 (H) x 494 (V)
Sync systemInternal, Line Lock, Full Genlock
Scanning frequency 15.734 kHz (H), 59.94 Hz (V)
Horizontal resolution480 TV lines
Video output
Y/C outputY/C video signal (4-pin)
Composite video signal, 1V(p-p), 75 ohms (BNC)
Y: 0.714V(p-p), 75 ohms
C: 0.286V(p-p), 75 ohms
Video S/N ratio50 dB (AGC OFF)
Minimum required illumination
at Color0.8 lux (Typical) (F1.2, AGC 20dB, 50% video)
at B&W0.02 lux (Typical) (F1.2, AGC 20dB, 50% video)
9600 bit/s
Lens mountC/CS mount
Power requirementAC 24 V (60 Hz), DC 12 V
Power consumption6.0 W
Operating temperature range14°F to 122°F/-10°C to 50°C
32°F to 104°F/0°C to 40°C (recommended)
Weight1.5 lbs. (640 g)
Accessories4P plug x 1, Ferrite core x 1, Instructions x 2
Dimensions
Unit: inches (mm)
Controls, Connectors and IndicatorsSpecifications
1 BACK FOCUS adjustment
2 Lens mount (C or CS)
3 Camera mounting bracket
4 BACK FOCUS locking screw
5 [DC 12V, AC 24V] Power input
terminals
6 [TX+ A , TX- B , RX+ C , RX- D ]
Control signal connection
terminals
7 [AUX, GND] Select (Motion
detection output or B&W/Color
switching)
8 [SYNC IN] Sync signal input
connector
9 [POWER] Power indicator lamp
0 [VIDEO OUT] Video signal
output connector
! [Y/C OUT] Y/C output
connector
@ Cover
# [IRIS] Iris terminal
$ [VIDEO/DC] Iris selector switch
% [MENU] Menu button
^ [SET/AWC] Set. auto white
control button
& Up-and-down, left-and-right
button
* [EXT.TERM-ON/OFF] Terminal
ON/OFF switch of external
synchronization signal
( [INT/GL, LL] Selector switch for
synchronizing system
) [DUPLEX, SIMPLEX] Selector
switch for transmission system
q [RX, TERM-ON/OFF] RX signal
terminal ON/OFF switch
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