JVC TK-C1460 User Manual

COLOUR VIDEO CAMERA

TK-C1460

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Model No. TK-C1460
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INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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 approv ed
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 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 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 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.

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.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

S3126A

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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 this appliance through cabinet slots as they may
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 this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service person­nel under the 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. Ad-

just 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.

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Safety Precautions

FOR USA AND CANADA

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

The lightning flash wish 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.

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.

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

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

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

INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)
RENSEIGNEMENT

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

Cet appareil numérique de la Class B est
conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

(POUR CANADA)

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Thank you for purchasing this product.
(These instrustions are for TK-C1460U and TK-C1460E)
Before beginning to operate this unit, please read the instruction manual
carefully in order to make sure that the best possible perf ormance is obtained.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Features...............................................................................................................................6

Operating Precautions.........................................................................................................7

Controls, Connectors and Indicators...................................................................................8

CONNECTION/INSTALLATION

RM-P2580 System.............................................................................................................12

Procedures ........................................................................................................................14

Mounting the lens ..............................................................................................................15

Connections on the back...................................................................................................1 6

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

Lens adjustment ................................................................................................................20

Back focus adjustment .......................................................................................................21

Auto white balance control adjustment .............................................................................22

MENU SETTING

Setting the menu................................................................................................................23

The flow of menu screen ...................................................................................................2 4

SYNC ADJUST Screen .....................................................................................................26

ALC SETTINGS Screen ....................................................................................................26

VIDEO ADJUST Screen ....................................................................................................31

MODE SELECT Screen ....................................................................................................3 2

MOTION DETECT Screen .................................................................................................34

COMMUNICATION Screen ...............................................................................................35

FACTORY SETTINGS Screen...........................................................................................35

BLC EDITTING Screen .....................................................................................................3 6

Manual Adjustment of White Balance ...............................................................................37

CAMERA TITLE Setting ....................................................................................................38

Setting the MOTION DETECT Function ...........................................................................39

Output of Black-White/Color switching signal ................................................................... 4 0

Control by Black-White/Color switching signal from the outside ......................................41

OTHERS

Installing the ferrite core ....................................................................................................42

Specifications.....................................................................................................................42

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INTRODUCTION

Features

 A new DSP (Digital Signal Processor)

features a Extended Dynamic Range
(ExDR) and enables to shoot both bright
and dark locations.

 The use of a new CCD with a SENSE UP

(X32) function realized the minimum
luminous flux density for subject of 0.8 lx
(F1.2, 50%, AGC 20dB) and 0.025 lx (at
SENSE UP (X32)). Furthermore, we
realized 0.03 lx (F1.2, 50% AGC 20dB)
thanks to the function of B/W mode.

 A motion detector function detects the

motion inside an image and emits alarm
signals.

 The equipped Y/C terminals and RS-

422A/RS-485 terminals allow intended
compatibility with diversified systems.

 Day/Night surveillance

When the light is low , the camera pictures
can be switched automatically to black
and white pictures.

 Electronic zoom

The 10x electronic zoom allows
monitoring in far greater detail.

 Before starting an important recording,

be sure to perform a test recording in
order to confirm that a normal
recording is possible.

 We do not accept liability f or the loss of

a recording in the case of it becoming
impossible to record due to a problem
in the video camera, VCR or video tape.

 We do not accept liability for any

damage to the camera in cases when it
is dropped because of incomplete
installation due to not observing the
installation instructions correctly . Please
be careful when installing the camera.

 The motion detector is not a feature to

prevent theft, fire, etc. Even if an
accident should occur resulting in
damage, we do not accept any liability.

Characters and symbols used in this instruction manual.
CAUTION : Cautionary notes concerning operation of the unit.

MEMO : Reference such as restrictions of features, etc.
 : Reference page or item.

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Operating Precautions

● To save energy, when it is not being used

turn the system’s power off.

● This camera has been designed for indoor

use. When you use it outdoor, be sure to
use a housing and the like.

● Do not install or use the camera in the

following places.

• In a place exposed to rain or moisture.

• In a place with vapor or oil soot, for
example in a kitchen.

• When the ambient temperature rises
above or falls below the acceptable
range (from –10°C to 50°C).

• Near a source of radiation, X-rays,
strong radio waves or magnetism.

• In a place subject to vibration.

• In a place with excessive dirt.

● If this camera and the cables connected
to this camera are used where there are
strong electromagnetic waves or where
there is magnetism present, for example
near a radio or TV transmitter, power
transformer or an electric motor, the picture
may produce noise and the colours may
be affected.

● This camera incorporates an AGC circuit.
As a result, when it is used under low light
conditions, the camera sensitivity is
automatically boosted and the picture may
look uneven. However, this is not a
malfunction.

● While AGC activated, if use kind of
transceiver which cause strong
electromagnetic wave at close distance,
picture might have influence f or beat and
etc.
So please kindly use camera more than
three meters apart from such transceivers.

● When this camera is used in the ATW
mode, the recorded colours may be slightly
different from the actual colours due to the
operational principles of the auto-tracking
white balance circuit. Ho we ver, this is not
a malfunction.

● If a high-intensity object (such as a lamp)
is shot, the image on the screen may hav e
vertical lines (smear) or blur (blooming)

at its periphery. This is a characteristic of
the CCD, and is not a defect.

● Observe the following when carrying out
camera maintenance.

• Turn the power OFF before proceeding

to carry out maintenance.
If it is contaminated seriously, clean the
contaminated part with a cloth (or a
tissue) which has been soaked in a
solution of water and a neutral detergent.

● TK-C1460U and TK-C1460E
The unit is to be powered by a DC 12 V or
an AC 24 V power supply.
The AC 24 V power supply should conform
to the following:

TK-C1460U Class 2 only
TK-C1460E Isolated power supply only

● Caution for operating the video iris lens
In case the video iris lens is set to an
extremely low le vel, malfunction – such as
the hunting phenomenon in which the iris
opens or closes unintentionally – can
occur.
In such a case, first set the “LEVEL”
potentiometer on the lens to the H position
(iris open), and then adjust it to an optimum
level. ( Page 20)

● The cable stopper on the terminal block
can come off sometimes. Therefore, be
sure to take enough time and fix the cable
securely.

● When a highly bright subject is shot,
sometimes undulations can be observed
on the vertical lines of the subject.
However, this phenomenon is peculiar to
the unit and is not a sign of malfunction.

● The beat may sometimes appear on the
screen if gain is raised when the line lock
is in use, but the phenomenon takes place
due to the fluctuation of power frequency
and is not a malfunction.

● You may hear some noise when the
screen is switched between the color and
the black and white, because the optical
filter moves. Also, black ver tical bands
will appear on the screen.

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INTRODUCTION

Controls, Connectors and Indicators

2

1

3

4

5

7

Lens mount

1

This means to attach the lens.
This is applicable to both the C-mount
lenses and CS-mount lenses.

Back focus adjustment ring

2

Adjusting the back focus during lens
installation.
When readjustment is required, loosen
the locking screw
counterclockwise and turn the back focus
adjustment ring 2.
After the adjustment, tighten the locking
screw 3 again.

[BF LOCK] Back focus locking screw

3

This serves to fix the back focus-adjusting
ring.

by turning it

3

6

Camera-mounting bracket

4

The bracket has been attached on the
bottom of the camera before shipment. It
can also be attached on the top
according to the circumstance.
T o re-attach the brac ket use the threaded
holes at the top, with the camera
mounting bracket fixing screws

Camera-mounting screw

5

hole (1/4 -20UNC)

Use this hole when mounting
the camera onto a fixer, pan/
tilt unit, and the like. (Use a
screw shorter than 7 mm.)

Rotation-preventive hole

6

Make use of this rotation-prev entive hole
to prevent any fall when mounting the
camera. Make sure that the camera is
securely mounted.

Camera mounting bracket fixing screws

7

(×2: M2.6 × 6 mm)

Be sure to use a 6 mm long screw.

7

MAX.

7

.

mm

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SET

AWC

MENU

Cover

8

The cover opens if it is pulled to the left
while being pushed.

[VIDEO/DC] Iris Selector Switch

9

This is set according to the type of lens
when an automatic iris control lens is
used.
VIDEO: In case of lens with EE amp built-

in.

DC: In case of lens without EE amp

built-in.
At time of factory shipment
VIDEO: TK-C1460E

(

DC: TK-C1460U

[IRIS] Iris Terminal

10

)

This is connected to an automatic iris
control lens.
( Page 15)

[MENU] Menu Button

11

When the button is pressed, a menu
screen is brought up.
( Page 23)

CAMERA
SETUP

8

%

INT/GL

ON
LL

SIMPLEX
ON

^
&
*

IRIS

9

0

[SET/AWC] Set. Auto White Control
Button
SET: Press this button to display a sub-

menu.
( Page 23)

AWC: If this button is kept pressed for

more than 1 second, a one-push­auto-white-balance function works
and sets the white balance. Once
it is set, even if colour temperature
changes, white balance does not
change. It is also possible to make
fine adjustments on the set white
balance.
( Page 22,31,37)

EXT TERM-OFF

DUPLEX

RX TERM-OFF

NOT USED

VIDEO

DC

12

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INTRODUCTION

Controls, Connectors and Indicators (Continued)

[ , , , ] Up-and-down, left-and-

13

right Button

These buttons select items on the menu
screen and change a set value.
( Page 23)

[EXT .TERM-ON/OFF] Terminal On/Off

14

Switch of External Synchronization
Signal

This is a terminating ON/OFF switch for
the external synchronization input signal.
When this is switched ON, termination is
executed via a 75 Ω resistor.

ON: terminates at 75Ω.
OFF: does not terminate at 75Ω.

(ON: At time of factory shipment)

[INT/GL, LL] Selector Switch for

15

Synchronizing System

This switch can set a synchronizing system
of the camera.

INT/GL:

This is set for internal synchronization
(INT) or external synchronization (GL).

LL (Line Lock):

The camera’s v ertical synchronization is
locked to the AC 24V po wer line frequency .
When switching between multiple cameras
using a switcher, selecting this mode and
adjusting the vertical phase can reduce the
monitor sync disturbances occurring when
the camera image is switched. (This cannot
be used in regions where the power
frequency is 60 Hz (50 Hz) ( ): TK-C1460U)
(INT/GL: At time of f actory shipment)

[DUPLEX, SIMPLEX] Selector Switch

16

for T ransmission System

If the setting is changed, be absolutely
sure to switch on the power again.

DUPLEX:

This switch sets to DUPLEX when the
transmission between the camera and a
remote control unit is in a duplex system
(two-way).

SIMPLEX:

This switch sets to SIMPLEX when the
transmission between the camera and a
remote control unit is in a simplex system
(one-way).
(DUPLEX: At time of factory shipment)

[RX.TERM-ON/OFF] RX Signal T erminal

17

ON/OFF Switch

This sets whether or not the signal
between RX + and RX – on the back
should be terminated at the value of
110Ω resistance.

ON: terminates.
OFF: does not terminate.

If the system including the camera is the
M.DROP (Multi-drop, RS-485) system,
only the camera mounted at the terminal
of control signal cable is set to “ON” and
the other camera is set to “OFF”. In case
of the M.DROP system, it becomes
necessary to set the Machine ID. ( Page

35)
If the system including the camera is the
P T O P (Point to Point, RS-422A) system,
set this switch of all the cameras to “ON”.
The item STYLE on the COMMUNICA­TION screen sets M.DROP or P TO P
( Page 35)
(ON: At time of factory shipment)

NOT USED

18

This cannot be used. Do not switch.

20

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DC12V

(

AC24V

-

+

12

)

TX+TX

CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE)

ISOLATED POWER ONLY

(E TYPE)

ABCD

-

RX+RX

⁄

GND

AUX

-

fi

SYNC IN

›

[DC 12V , A C 24V] Po wer input terminals

19

To input DC 12V or AC 24V power.

[TX+A, TX-B, RX+C, RX-D] Control

20

signal connection terminals

Terminals for inputting signals with
electrical characteristics conforming to
the EIA/TIA RS-422A or RS-485 standard.
( Page 10

[AUX, GND] Auxiliary Input/Output

21

Terminals

If there is any change in the area set on
the MOTION DETECT screen, these
terminals output the corresponding
signals. ( Page 34)
These terminals also output the B&W/
COLOUR signal. ( Page 30)
[Open-collector low signal. Maximum
voltage 30V, current 30mA.]
When carrying out B&W/COLOUR
switching using the control signal, the
signals are input through these terminals.
( Page 30)
[B&W: make; COLOUR: break]

[Y/C OUT] Y/C output connector

22

This 4-pin connector outputs the luminance
and chrominance signal.

• Pin configuration of Y/C OUT connector

RX.TERM switch)

17

POWER

VIDEO OUT

Y/C OUT

¤

SEE INST­RUCTION
MANUAL

4
2

Pin No. Signal

1 GND
2 GND
3 Luminance (Y)
4 Chrominance (C)

[VIDEO OUT] Video signal output

23

connector

This BNC connector outputs a composite
video signal. Connect this to the video input
connector of a video monitor, s witcher, etc.

[POWER] Power indicator lamp

24

This lamp lights when power is supplied
to the camera.

[SYNC IN] Sync signal input connector

25

This BNC connector accepts the input of
an external sync signal such as a composite
video (VBS) or black burst (BB) signal.
When a sync signal is input into this
connector, the camera operation is
automatically synchronized with the
external sync signal.
To terminate this connector at 75Ω, turn
ON the EXT.TERM switch

3

1

.

14

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TO CAMERA

DATA I / O

RX

RX

TX

TX

COM

COM

9/1

10/2

11/3

12/4

13/5

14/6

15/7

16/8

COM

COM

COM

CAMERA

SW

UNIT
ALARM

AUTO

MONITOR

OUTPUT

MONITOR

VIDEO INPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

OUTPUT

ON

POWER

OFF

ON

AC INPUT

L

L

CONNECTION/INSTALLATION

RM-P2580 System

 System with up to 8 cameras

ALC

Av Pk

Camera 1

MACHINE ID:1
(Menu screen)
RX TERM: OFF

L H

(switch)

Av Pk

Camera 2

MACHINE ID:2
(Menu screen)
RX TERM: OFF
(switch)

L H

Av Pk

Camera 8

MACHINE ID:8
(Menu screen)
RX TERM: ON
(switch)

LEVEL

ALC

LEVEL

ALC

Camera

TK-C1460

Camera

TK-C1460

Camera

TK-C1460

Control signal cable

Video signal cable

Power
cable

AC24V
or
DC12V

AC24V
or
DC12V

AC24V
or
DC12V

CAM SW

•••••

OUT

Time lapse VCR

REC

STOP/EJECT

REC

CHECK

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

PAUSE/
STILL

PLAY

REVERSE

FFREW

VIDEO IN

COUNT/

SHIFT/TRACKING

MENU

CLOCK

SET/V.LOCK

TIME

TIMER

MODE

REC

MONITOR

SR-L910

OPERATE

OPE. LOCK
RESET
/CANCEL

AL/PL
RESET

+

-

-

TX

COM

RX

TX

4312 8756

ON

CAMERA

DATA I / O

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

COM

9/1

10/2

1

2 3 4 5 6 7

1

2 3 4 5 6 7

11/3

SW

12/4

13/5

14/6

15/7

VIDEO INPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

COM

16/8

COM

UNIT

COM

ALARM

AUTO

CAMERA

COM

SW

MONITOR

SERIAL-2SERIAL-1

OUTPUT 2

8

MONITOR

MONITOR

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

1

MONITOR

8

OUTPUT 1

MONITOR

2

TO

CAMERA

Remote Control Unit

RM-P2580

TO CAMERA

+
RX

When controlling with any system except the RM-P2580, execute proper settings using
switches and menu screens according to the systems used. ( Page 14)

MEMO

• When operating a system using the RM-P2580, several cameras (up to 16) can be
connected and used on one control signal cable. Consequently , an incorrect s witch setting
on just a single camera will cause the entire system to work incorrectly.

• Confirm switch settings on the screen as follows.

q Confirm that the image from the camera to be checked

is displayed on the monitor.

w Turn OFF and then ON the AC 24 V power to the

camera to be checked.

e The camera begins the initial operation and charac-

ters similar to those shown in the illustration on the
right appear on the monitor screen.

r Confirm that “DUPLEX” and “ID-□□ ” are displayed

and that the ID number is the correct number (the
number should be the same as the number of the
VIDEO INPUT terminal to which the camera is con­nected on the rear panel of the RM-P2580).

t If wrong, set the camera ID again.

“DUPLEX” should
be displayed.

MONITOR screen

(example showing camera ID as “05”)

PROT OOLDUPLEXID-05C :

The number shown in the
□□ part of ID-□□
should be correct.

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 Connecting the control signal cable

(Use a twisted-pair cable for connection.  Page 17.)

Camera 1
control signal
connection terminals

+

A

TX
TX B

+

C

RX
RX

D

Camera 2
control signal
connection terminals

TX+ A

B

TX
RX

+

C

RX D

RM-P2580

A RX

+

B RX
C TX

+

D TX

Connect:
Camera TX+ to RM-P2580 RX+
Camera TX– to RM-P2580 RX–
Camera RX+ to RM-P2580 TX+
Camera RX– to RM-P2580 TX–
The A B C D marks indicated on both the
camera terminals and the RM-P2580 termi­nals facilitate correct connections. Connect
the terminals with identical marks.

 Setting the switches ( Page 10)

Select the synchronization method of the
camera image.
Set the switch on all cameras to LL (Line Lock)
and match with the V. PHASE.

EXT TERM-OFF

SET

CAMERA
SETUP

EXT TERM-OFF

ON

AWC

MENU

LL

INT/GL

DUPLEX

SIMPLEX
ON

RX TERM-OFF

NOT USED

IRIS

VIDEO

DC

DUPLEX

RX TERM-OFF

NOT USED

INT/GL

ON
LL
SIMPLEX
ON

( Page 26.)
Set this switch to the DUPLEX

* If the setting is changed, be absolutely sure to

switch on the power again.

Set this switch to ON (signal termination ON)
only on the camera placed at the end of the
control signal cable.
Set to OFF on all other cameras.

 Setting on the MENU screen ( Page 35)

* If the setting is changed, escape from the menu screen once, and definitely switch on the power again.

MMCO UN I CAT I ON

S T LE M. DROPY
MA H NE DII 1C

When connecting

● Turn OFF the power supply to all equipment to be used before making connections.

● Carefully read the Instructions for each piece of equipment to be used before making

connections.

● For the appropriate connection cab les and the length of these, carefully read “Connections
on the back” on page 16.

● The control signal cable cannot be used for loop connection.

Set to M.DROP

Set to M.DROP when the RM-P2580 is used
as a remote control unit. When controlling
from another machine, make sure that it
matches the communication system used.

MACHINE ID setting switches

Set this item to match the RM-P2580 VIDEO
INPUT terminal number for each camera.

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CONNECTION/INSTALLATION

Procedures

Execute connection/installation according to the procedures described below.
Turn OFF the power supply to all equipment to be used before making carefully.

4.

7.

Auto white balance
control adjustment
( Page 22)

Setting the switches
( Page 10)

SET

MENU

3.

Mounting the camera
( Page 18)

CAMERA
SETUP

To controlling systems
such as RM-P2580

EXT TERM-OFF

INT/GL

DUPLEX

RX TERM-OFF

IOT USED

6.

Back focus adjustment

( Page 21)

ON
LL
SIMPLEX
ON

VIDEO

DC

1.

Mounting the lens
( Page 15)

Av Pk

ALC

LEVEL

L H

5.

Lens adjustment

( Page 20)

2.

Connections
( Page 16)

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Genlock sync
signal generator

DC 12V/AC 24V
power supply

-

+

1

2

AC24V

DC12V

SYNC IN

VIDEO OUT

POWER

TX+TX

CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE)

ISOLATED POWER ONLY

(E TYPE)

ABCD

-

RX+RX

AUX

-

Y/C OUT

SEE INST­RUCTION
MANUAL

To alarm terminals
such as switches

GND

Monitor

Mounting the lens

Mount the lens according to the procedures described below.

1.

Before mounting a lens, check whether
it is a C-mount or CS-mount lens.
T o change the mounting method, loosen
the back-focus locking screw (M 2.6)
using a Phillips head screwdriver, turn
the back-focus adjusting ring with your
fingers or the screwdriver and change
the mounting method.
As regards the dimension (b) of the area
to which the lens is to be installed as
illustrated on the left diagram, use the
one with less value than what’s shown
in the table below.
For both the C-mount and CS-mount,
never use whate ver exceeds the dimen­sion (b), as such will not allow normal
installation and damage the inner part
of the camera, resulting in a malfunc­tion.

Lens Flange back (c) Dimension (b)
C mount lens 17.526mm 5.5mm or less
CS mount lens

The F mark indicates a focal point.

3.

(b)

VIDEO

DC

K

C

O

L

F

B

F

(c)

2.

IRIS

VIDEO

DC

4.

12.5mm 5.5mm or less

3

1

2.

Mount the lens on the camera by turning
the lens clockwise. Adjust its position.

3.

42

When using an auto-iris lens with an EE
amplifier, turn the switch to the “VIDEO”
side. When no EE amplifier is equipped,
turn the switch to the “DC” side.

3

1

4

2

Attached 4 pin plugs

CAUTION:

Always attach the fer­rite core (supplied) to
the lens cable.

( Page 42)

4.

If the lens has an auto-iris mechanism,
connect the lens cable after checking the
pin arrangement.
If the lens cable has a different type of
plug, use the 4-P plug supplied.

Lens DC IRIS VIDEO IRIS

Pin No. (does not contain EE amplifier) (contain EE amplifier)

1 Brake
2 Brake
3 Drive
4 Drive

–

+

+

–

9V [max 50mA]
NC
VIDEO
GND

3

1

4

2

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CONNECTION/INSTALLATION

Connections on the back

 Po wer supply

-

+

1

2

AC24V

DC12V

SYNC IN

POWER

CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE)

ISOLATED POWER ONLY

VIDEO OUT

(DC 12 V or AC 24 V)

GND

-

RX+RX

AUX

-

Y/C OUT

SEE INST­RUCTION
MANUAL

TX+TX

(E TYPE)

ABCD

Connect the DC 12 V or the AC 24 V power
supply to the DC 12V/AC 24V terminals. To
prevent connection errors or a cable
disconnection, we recommend the use of lug
plates for the connections.
The following table shows the connection
distances and connection cables provided
that 2-conductor VVF cables (vinyl-insulated
vinyl sheath cables) are used.

Maximum extension
(reference)

Conductor
diameter

100 m 260 m 410 m 500 m

1.0∅mm 1.6∅mm 2.0∅mm 2.6∅mm
and more and more and more and more

MEMO

• If thin cables are used (i.e. with a high
resistance), a significant voltage drop will
occur when the unit is at its maximum
power consumption. Either use a thick
cable to restrict the voltage drop at the
camera side to below 10%, or place the
power supply near to the camera. If
voltage drop occurs during operation, the
performance will be unstable.

• Attach the cable conductors so that they
do not come into contact with the drop
prevention wires.

• Do not allow input from both a DC 12 V
and AC 24 V power supply at the same
time.

• When using a DC 12 V power supply,
ensure that the polarities of the cable are
correct.

• The AC 24 V power supply should
conform to the following:
TK-C1460U Class 2 only
TK-C1460E Isolated power supply only

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 Control signal cables

These cables should be connected only when
it is required to control the camera using the
RS-442A or RS-485 signals. The use of 0.65
4-conductor twisted pair cables is recom­mended. With these cables, the maximum ex­tension distance is 1,200 m.

 Genlock connection

With some systems, when the external sync
signal is a composite video or black burst sig­nal genlocking by applying an external sync
input requires the horizontal phase (H
PHASE) and colour phase (SC COARSE) to
be adjusted.

A

TX+

B

TX

-

C

RX+

D

RX

-

Connect to the other
side in pairs like this.

Connect to the other
side in pairs like this.

• Genlocking is not possible with a signal

containing too much jitter, such as a VCR
or videodisc playback signal.

• For details, consult a JVC authorized

dealer.

MEMO

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CONNECTION/INSTALLATION

Mounting the camera

When mounting the camera on a fixer, pan/

Camera mounting
screw hole

Camera-mounting bracket

tilt, etc., use the camera mounting screw hole
located on the camera-mounting bracket.

CAUTION:

Use the screw with a
length shorter than 7mm
from a camera-mounting
face.

MAX.

7

mm

Rotation prevention hole

-

+

2

1

AC24V

DC12V

6mm

2mm

SYNC IN

POWER

VIDEO OUT

X

T

(E TYPE)

ISOLATED POWER ONLY

A

CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE)

-

X

T

+

B

X

R

+

CD

X

R

Y/C OUT

G

X

U

A

-

IN

E

E

S

T

C

U

R

U

N

A

M

D

N

-

T

S

N

IO

L

A

M3 x 6mm

Furthermore, make use of the rotation
prevention hole to prevent the camera from
falling and securely mount the camera.
Special precautions must be taken for
mounting the camera on a wall or a ceiling.
We are not liable for any damage caused by
improper installation.

Fall Prevention

• Exercise maximum caution when
installing the unit to the wall or ceiling. You
should not engage in the installation work
yourself. Ask a prof essional to do the job,
since the fall of the unit can result in
injuries and accidents.

• When installing the unit on a fixer, Pan/
Tilt unit, etc., make sure to install it firmly
using a rotation-preventing hole provided
to prevent f all.

• To prevent fall, connect the unit to a
section with sufficient strength (ceiling
slab or channel) using a fall prevention
wire such as a wire chain and the like.
Use the screw hole on the back of the unit
for installation.
Pay utmost attention to the length of the
wire, too.

• Specified screw (M3 × 6 mm)
Never use any screw longer than the
specified length as the inside can be
damaged.

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q

w

Camera­mounting bracket

Installation of camera

• Mounting from the bottom

This camera is originally designed to be
mounted from the bottom, as shown q.

IRIS

VIDEO

DC

The hole is standard photographic pan­head screw size (1/4-20 UNC). Example
the Fixing unit or Pan/Tilt unit.

• Mounting from the top

Remove the CAMERA MOUNTING
BRACKET from the bottom of the camera
by removing two fixing screws as shown
w. Attach the CAMERA MOUNTING
BRACKET to the top, then mount the
camera on the Fixing Unit as shown e.
Make sure that two original screws are
used when mounting the CAMERA
MOUNTING BRACKET. Be sure to use a
6 mm long locking screw f or the camer a­mounting bracket.
(This camera is used indoor and under
similar conditions.)

e

Fixing screws

IRIS

VIDEO

DC

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CONNECTION/INSTALLATION

Lens adjustment

Connect the camera according to the connection method, turn it on, display an image on the
monitor, and check the image . The camera has been factory-adjusted to the best position, but
it may need to be adjusted according to the object conditions or combination of lenses. If the
image is unnatural, adjust it as follows: (Also read the instruction manual of the lens.)

LEVEL
adjustment

L H

LEVEL

ALC

Av Pk

ALC adjustment

(Does not operate.)

MEMO

Note that the lens cannot make ALC adjust­ments. Mak e ALC adjustments using the item
AVERAGE: PEAK on the menu.
( Page 26)

• LEVEL adjustment

Monitor screen

Too bright Counterclockwise (Toward L)
Too dark Clockwise (Toward H)

LEVEL turning direction

MEMO

• If the sensitivity adjustment LEVEL is

turned excessively to L, the sensitivity in­creases because of the AGC function of
the camera, and the image looks grainy.

• If the video iris lens is set to too low a level,

malfunction such as the hunting phenom­enon, in which the iris opens or closes
unintentionally, may occur.
In such a case, first set LEVEL potentiom­eter on the lens to the H (iris open) posi­tion then adjust it to the optimum level.

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Back focus adjustment

 Back focus adjustment

Be sure to make back-focus adjustments when changing the lens mounting method or using
a different lens. If required, adjust it as follows:

● To make accurate back focus adjustments, use the electronic shutter and the ND filter,
and carry out the following adjustments in a state where the lens iris is released. (The ND
filter acts to reduce the amount of incident light entering the lens evenly over the entire
wavelength band.)

Back focus
adjustment ring

Tighten

K

C

O

L

F

Loosen

Lens focus ring

MEMO

Focus setting can differ on the color and on
the black and white screen. Make adjust­ments so that the focus will come to the opti­mum on both screens.

B

Back focus locking
screw (M2.6)

• With a fixed-focus lens

If the focus can not be adjusted correctly by
rotating the lens focus ring, adjust the back
focus as follows.

1.

Loosen the back focus locking screw by
turning it counterclocckwise (
screwdriver.

2.

Shoot a pattern closely.

3.

Turn the lens focus ring to ⬁.

4.

Turn the back focus adjustment ring to
focus at the best point.

5.

Tighten the back focus locking scre w by
turning it clockwise (

• With a zoom lens

If the image is out of focus when zooming
(telephoto wide-angle), adjust the camera as
follows:

1.

Loosen the back focus locking screw by
turning it counterclocckwise (
screwdriver.

2.

Shoot a comparatively dark scene with
thin lines.

3.

Set the lens to the maximum telephoto
position, and adjust the lens focus.

4.

Set the lens to the maximum wide-angle
position, and turn the back focus ring to
adjust the focus.
(Repeat steps
times.)

5.

Tighten the back focus locking scre w by
turning it clockwise (

3.

).

and 4. two or three

).

) with a

) with a

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CONNECTION/INSTALLATION

Auto white balance control adjustment

Each light source has its own colour temperature. Therefore, when the main light source
lighting an object is changed, the white balance should be adjusted again by pressing the
AWC button.

AWC button

MENU

AWC OPERATION

DURING OPERATION

AWC NG : OBJECT

OBJECT ERROR

1.

Place a white object under the same
lighting condition as the object to be shot
and zoom in to fill the screen with white.

SET

CAMERA
SETUP

EXT TERM-OFF

RX TERM-OFF

NOT USED

DUPLEX

ON
LL

INT/GL

SIMPLEX
ON

VIDEO

IRIS

DC

2.

When the AWC button is pressed for
approx. one sec., the white balance is
adjusted for the object being recorded.

3.

During the time when the Auto White

AWC

function is operated, "AWC OPERA­TION" is displayed (for approx. 0.5 sec.).
When the appropriate white balance is
acquired, "AWC OK" is displayed.

4.

Error message display

AWC OK

● NG : OBJECT

Displayed when there is not enough
white colour on an object or the colour

DISPLAYING RESULT

temperature is not suitable.
By taking a shot of a white object to
fill the screen, adjust the white balance
again.

● ERROR : LOW LIGHT

Displayed when the light is low. In-

AWC ERROR : LOW LIGHT

crease the illumination then re-adjust
the white balance.

● ERROR : HIGH LIGHT

LOW LIGHTING

Displayed when the light is too bright.
Decrease the illumination then re-ad­just the white balance.

AWC ERROR : HIGH LIGHT

OVER LIGHTING

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MEMO

Even if you press the AWC button, the white
balance will not be re-adjusted during the
operation in the black-and-white mode.

MENU SETTING

Setting the menu

MENU button

SET

CAMERA
SETUP

AWC

MENU

SET

CAMERA
SETUP

EXT TERM-OFF

..

RX TERM-OFF

NOT USED

DUPLEX

ON
LL

INT/GL

SIMPLEX
ON

VIDEO

DC

MENU

1.

Press the MENU button.

The MENU screen is displayed.

2.

Set the cursor (>) to a desired
sub-menu using the
button.

MENU

SYNC ADJUST..
ALC SETT I NGS
V I DEO ADJ UST
MODE ESLECT
MOT I ON
COMMUNI CAT I ON
FAC TORY SET T I NGS

3.

Press the SET button.

The selected sub-menu screen is
displayed.

IIRSLEVEL NORMAL
AEVRAEG:PEAK 82:
SUTHTERExDR)(
ACGMODE
SNSEEUP OFF
PIORRITY –––
BCLOFF

..
..

..

TECT

..

E

D

..

LACSETTINGS

NRMALO
2dB0

SET button

IRIS

,

4.

Use the , button to set the
cursor (>) to a desired item.

LACSETTINGS

IIRSLEVEL NORMAL
AEVRAEG:PEAK 82:
SUTHTERExDR)(
ACGMODE
SNSEEUP OFF
PIORRITY –––
BCLOFF

5.

Change the set value using the

NRMALO
2dB0

, button.

Change of the set value displays a
change mark (∗).

LACSETTINGS

I∗IRS LEVEL -5

AEVRAEG:PEAK 82:
SUTHTERExDR)(
ACGMODE
SNSEEUP OFF
PIORRITY –––
BCLOFF

If you wish to change the set values of
another items, repeat items
above.

6.

Press the MENU button.

The screen returns to the previous one
(MENU screen).

7.

Press the MENU button.

The screen returns to the normal screen
(quitting the menu display).

* When the setting is executed using the RM-

P2580, use a joy stick instead of the

button.

NRMALO
2dB0

2.

to

5.

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MENU

SYNC ADJUST

VIDEO ADJUST
MODE ESLECT

ALC SETT I NGS

COMMUNI CAT I ON
FACTORY SETTI NGS

MOT I ON

D

E

TECT

SYNC DAJUST

VPHASE 0
HPHASE 0
SC ECOARS 0
SC F I NE 1 2 8

DEVI O ADJUST

WH T E B AL E ATWNC

A

I

CO OUR L E NORMALEL

V

L

EN ANCE LE NORMALEL

V

H

PEESTAL LE NORMALEL

V

D

AUOBLAC K OFFTL

C

T

TIMO ON DE T EC T

MO E OFFD
LE EL NORMALV
AR A EDIE
ALRMTI EM10sA
DEONSTRA TIN

O

M

CTFA ORY SE NGSTT I

CA CELN
CL A W I(HOUT T I T L E )RTE
C

DATA CLEARED

LA()RALLE

WH I T E BALANCE CONTROL

AWC SET . .
RB

::

MG

::

g

.

.

..

..

..

..

..

..

..

T ..

MENU SETTING

The flow of menu screen

 Page 26

 Page 37

 Page 39

 Page 31

 Page 34

 Page 35

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The word “COLOUR” is displayed as “COLOR” on the TK-C1460U.

 Page 26

LACSETTINGS

IIRSLEVEL NORMAL
AEVRAEG:PEAK 8 2:
SUTHTERExDR)(
ACGMODE
SNSEEUP OFF
PIORRITY –––
BCLOFF
B&W/COLOUR MODE

 Page 32

MODE SE LEC T

CAMERA T I T L E ED I T . .
REVERS E MODE OFF
ALM . T I T L E S ZEI D OUBLE
ALARM COLOUR WH I T E
AUX TERMINAL
D. Z00M MAX

 Page 35

MMCO UNICAT ION

ST L E P TO PY
MA H N E DII – – –C

NRMALO
2dB0

(B&W IN)
x2

 Page 27

SHUTT RE(ExDR)

SHUTTER SPEED
FAST L IM IT
EDxER

LLEV

SPEED

EDxR

M.

 Page 36

 Page 30

B&W/COLOUR MODE

B&W A U X
LEVEL

 Page 38

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MENU SETTING

SYNC ADJUST Screen

This executes the setting regarding synchronization.

Item Functions and set values Initial value

V PHASE

H PHASE

SC COARSE

SC FINE

This adjusts the vertical synchronization to those of other cameras
when a selector switch for the synchronizing system on the side
is at LL. (50Hz (60Hz) power region only. ( ): TK-C1460U)
When it is not set to LL, “---” will appear, disabling change
the set value.
TK-C1460U
[Set value: –131 to 0 to 131]
TK-C1460E
[Set value: –156 to 0 to 156]

This adjusts the horizontal synchronization to those of other
cameras and systems when a selector switch for the
synchronizing system on the side is at INT/GL.
When external signals are not input, “---” will appear, disabling
change the set value.
[Set values: –16 to 0 to 16]

Coarse adjustment of the SC phase in gen-lock operation.
The SC phase can be varied by up to 90° in each direction.
Adjust with reference to another camera (or system) and
together with the SC FINE adjustment.
Adjust SC COARSE and SC FINE only after adjusting H
PHASE.
When it is not set to GL, “---” will appear, disabling change
the set value.
[Set values: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°]

Fine adjustment of the SC phase in gen-lock operation.
When it is not set to GL, “---” will appear, disabling change
the set value.
[Set values: 0 to 255]

0

0

0°

128

ALC SETTINGS Screen

This makes automatic adjustments according to brightness.

Item Functions and set values Initial value

IRIS LEVEL

AVERAGE:
PEAK

Adjusts the brightness level of the video signal.

• To lower the brightness level ...Decrease the value

• To raise the brightness level.... Increase the value

[Set values: –5 to NORMAL to 5]
Sets the exposure detection as a ratio of the av erage value

and the peak value.

• AVERAGE value large: Increase the AVERAGE value
when portions other than the highlighted areas of the
screen are dark and look corrupted. (Ex. 10:0)

• PEAK value large: Increase the PEAK value when
halation occurs in the highlighted areas of the screen.
(Ex. 5:5)

[Set values: 10:0, 9:1, 8:2, 7:3, 6:4, 5:5]

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NORMAL

8 : 2

Item Functions and set values Initial value

SHUTTER
(ExDR)

* When the SHUTTER (ExDR) item is set to NORMAL, the following items

(SHUTTER SPEED, FAST LIMIT, ExDR LEVEL, and M.ExDR SPEED)
cannot be changed.

SHUTTER
SPEED

This sets the electronic shutter as well as the ExDR (Extended
Dynamic Range).
The use of an electronic shutter function enables shooting
with proper brightness, as more brightness results in higher
shutter speed.
The ExDR function allows even the shooting of a subject
having different luminous flux density by composing a picture
shot at 1/100 (1/120) sec. shutter speed with a picture shot
by a high-speed shutter. ( ): TK-C1460U
NORMAL: This fixes the shutter speed to 1/50 (1/60).

The ExDR does not function.

MANUAL: This sets the shutter speed by the item

SHUTTER SPEED on the SHUTTER screen.
The ExDR does not function.
When SENSE UP is functioning, MANUAL
cannot be selected. (Not displayed on MENU)

AUTO: This automatically switches the shutter speed

according to brightness.
The ExDR does not function.
The item FAST LIMIT on the SHUTTER (ExDR)
screen sets a maximum shutter speed value.

M.ExDR: This is used when shooting a subject with

difference in a luminous flux density in the screen
under a fixed illumination condition, and so on.
During ExDR mode, the item M.ExDR.SPEED on
the SHUTTER (ExDR) screen sets the composing
high shutter speed. It is possible to set only when
the items BLC and SENSE UP are OFF. What’s
more, the ExDR LEVEL sets the signal level of
the composing high-speed shutter.

A.ExDR: This is used when the subjects having different

luminous flux densities are continuously used
night and day in the situation where both indoor
and outdoor subjects are mixed in existence , and
so forth. During ExDR mode, the composing
shutter speed automatically varies according to
the contrast of a subject. This is set when shooting
the subject with changing brightness.
This can be set only when the item BLC is OFF.
What’s more, the ExDR LEVEL sets the signal
level of the composing high-speed shutter.

MEMO

• Do not set to A.ExDR when using a manual lens.

• When M.ExDR mode or A.ExDr mode is used, the border

between a bright part and a dark part can be coloured
(cyan, orange, etc.), but this is not a malfunction.

• When the SHUTTER (ExDR) item is set to M.ExDR or
A.ExDR, a flicker can occur under a fluorescent lamp,
mercury lamp, etc. However, this occurs by principle of
the ExDR function, and therefore this is not a
malfunction.

This sets a shutter speed when MANUAL is set.
The AUTO, M. ExDR, A. ExDR set value is displayed as
“---” and cannot be changed
[Set values: 1/120 (1/100), 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,
1/4000, and 1/10000] ( ):TK-C1460U

NORMAL

1/120

(1/100)

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MENU SETTING

ALC SETTINGS Screen (Continued)

Item Functions and set values Initial value

FAST LIMIT

ExDR
LEVEL

M.ExDR
SPEED

AGC MODE

SENSE UP

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This sets the fastest value of a shutter speed when AUTO is set.
The MANUAL, M. ExDR, A. ExDR set v alue is displa yed as “---” and
cannot be changed. The higher the shutter speed becomes, the more
smear phenomenon is emphasized, which is peculiar to the CCD.
[Set values: 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000, 1/20000, 1/40000, 1/100000]

This sets the signal level of the composing high-speed shutter during
ExDR mode. This is set according to the brightness of a subject.
When using M.ExDR, be sure to set M.ExDR SPEED in advance.
When the SHUTTER (ExDR) item is set to MANUAL or AUTO,
“---” appears, disabling setting.
To give priority to the low-brightness par ts of the subject…

increase the value

To give priority to the high-brightness parts of the subject…

decrease the value

[Set values: –5 to NORMAL to 5]

MEMO

• In the case of a subject with a large difference in the luminous

flux density, sometimes images do not change even if ExDR
LEVEL is varied. However, this occurrence is a peculiarity of
the unit and is not a malfunction.

This sets the composing high shutter speed when ExDR is set to M.ExDR.
Set the shutter speed in order that a subject with a high luminous flux
density (outdoor, etc.) may come out most clearly. This is d is p layed as
“---” during MANUAL, AUTO or A. ExDR and cannot be set.
[Set values: 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000, 1/20000]

This sets a maximum gain of the AGC (Automatic Gain Control).
OFF: When the AGC function is not used.
10dB: When luminous energy is insufficient.
20dB: When luminous energy is extremely insufficient.
SUPER: When brightness is insufficient even when it is set to

• If the gain is increased, the screen gets rough in a dark place.

• If it is set to SUPER, it can sometimes consume operation time

to cope with a drastic level change.

•

When the item “B&W” is set to “AUTO”, [SUPER] is displayed when
the item “AGC MODE” is set to “SUPER”, and [20dB] is displayed
for other settings. Increase the gain up to the value displayed.

This item makes up a sensitivity should be heightened automatical-

ly when a subject becomes dark.

In case of the X32 AUTO , the sensitivity is automatically heightened

up to 32 times continuously as compared with standard.

As the sensitivity becomes higher, the shutter speed becomes

lower, resulting in unnatural motion.

If SHUTTER (ExDR) is set to MANUAL or the M.ExDR,

“---” will appear, disabling the SENSE UP function.

[Set values: OFF, X2 A UT O, X4 A UT O , X8 AUT O , X16 A UT O , X24

AUTO, X32 AUTO]

• When the magnification of SENSE UP is enhanced, the screen
can become coarse or whitish, or whitish flaws can emerge
sometimes, but this is not abnormal.

• When the item SENSE UP is set other than to OFF, a flicker can
occur under a fluorescent lamp, mercury lamp, etc. However,
this occurs by principle of SENSE UP, and therefore this is not a
malfunction.

20dB.

MEMO

1/100000

NORMAL

1/4000

20dB

OFF

Item Functions and set values Initial value

PRIORITY

This item sets the order in which the AGC and slow shutter
speed decrease function when the object brightness
becomes low.

If B&W item of the B&W/COLOUR mode is set to AUT O, and the
AGC MODE item or the SENSE UP item is set to OFF, “---” will
appear, disabling any setting.

MOTION: Priority is given to motion.

This is suitable to a subject with quick motion,
since the AGC (automatic gain control) functions
with priority when the subject becomes dark.

PICTURE: Priority is given to image.

When the subject becomes dark, SENSE UP
(sensitivity goes up) functions with priority,
offering suitability that gives priority to image.

MOTION

BLC

Sets the backlight compensation function. Set when a
bright light source, etc. is placed in the same direction as
the subject.

If the item SHUTTER (ExDR) is set to the M.ExDR or the
A.ExDR, “---” will appear , and the BLC does not function.

OFF: The backlight compensation function does not work.
AREA 1 to AREA 4: When the SET button is pressed, the

fixed light metering areas are displayed. Select one of
the four types. (Indicated positions on the screen are rough
guides. Execute required settings after checking and
confirming the functions on actual images.)

Light
metering
area

Light
metering
area

OFF AREA 1 AREA 2 AREA 3 AREA 4

Light
metering
area

Light
metering
area

Light
metering
area

* The indicated position on the screen should be used as

a rough guide.

EDIT 1 to EDIT 2: When the SET button is pressed, the
user light metering areas are displayed. Select one of the
two types.
 “BLC EDITTING Screen” on page 36.

OFF

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MENU SETTING

ALC SETTINGS Screen (Continued)

Item Functions and set values Initial value

B&W COLOUR

MODE .....

B&W

This function sets the colour modes to colour or B&W.
When switching the mode between “colour’ and “B&W” is
carried out, the focus may be dislocated. In such a case
adjust the focus again.

Switches the mode from colour to B&W and visa-versa.
OFF : Turns the B&W mode switching function off.
ON : Sets the camera permanently to B&W mode.
AUTO : The camera automatically switches to Colour

mode when the object is bright and B&W mode
when it is dark. ( Page 40)

AUX : B&W/COLOUR switching is carried out

according to the signal input from the AUX
terminal. ( Page 41)

MEMO

• If A UTO is selected as the B&W item, the B&W/COLOUR
setting can be switched as appropriate according to the
brightness of the object, but illumination and screen
conditions may make this impossible. Moreover, when
you use infrared illumination, if the subject excessively
reflects, a B/W screen can switch to a color screen. To
make absolutely certain of B&W/COLOUR switching,
set to AUX and input the control signal to the AUX
terminal.

• If A UX is selected as the B&W item, the AUX TERMINAL

item is automatically set to B&W IN. If this changes to
anything other than AUX, the AUX TERMINAL item
reverts to the value set before the change was made.
( Page 33.)

AUX

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LEVEL

When the “B&W” function is set to “AUTO”, this function
sets the signal level of the object at which the camera will
automatically switch to B&W mode.
LOW : Switches to B&W mode when the signal level of

NORMAL
HIGH : Switches to B&W mode when the signal level of

When the item “B&W” is set to other than AUTO, “---” is
displayed and the settings to the item “LEVEL” cannot be
varied.

the object indicates low illumination.

: Switches to B&W mode when the signal level of

the object indicates medium illumination.
the object indicates high illumination.

MEMO

NORMAL