JVC TK-C1480BE, TK-C1480C, TK-C1480E, TK-C1481BEG, TK-C1481EG Instructions Manual

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TK-C1480
TK-C1481

INSTRUCTIONS

COLOUR VIDEO CAMERA

SC961006H

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For Customer Use:

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

Model No. TK-C1480, TK-C1481

Serial No.

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

TK-C1480, TK-C1481 COLOUR VIDEO CAMERA

is a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries.

© 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

Printed in Thailand
SC961006H

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

S3126A

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 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.

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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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FOR USA AND CANADA

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.

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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

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 Class B est
conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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

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

Safety Precautions

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Thank you for purchasing this product.
(These instrustions are for TK-C1480U, TK-C1480E and TK-C1481EG)
Before beginning to operate this unit, please read the instruction manual
carefully in order to make sure that the best possible performance 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 ...................................................................................................16

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 ...................................................................................................24

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

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

VIDEO ADJUST Screen ....................................................................................................30

MODE SELECT Screen .................................................................................................... 31

MOTION DETECT Screen................................................................................................. 31

COMMUNICATION Screen ............................................................................................... 33

FACTORY SETTINGS Screen........................................................................................... 33

BLC EDITTING Screen ..................................................................................................... 34

Manual Adjustment of White Balance ...............................................................................35

CAMERA TITLE Setting ....................................................................................................36

Setting the MOTION DETECT Function ........................................................................... 37

OTHERS

Installing the ferrite core ....................................................................................................38

Specifications.................................................................................................................

....

38

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 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
slow shutter).

 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.

Features

 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 for 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.

INTRODUCTION

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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● 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
for 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. However, this is not
a malfunction.

● If a high-intensity object (such as a lamp)
is shot, the image on the screen may have
vertical lines (smear) or blur (blooming)
at its periphery. This is a characteristic of
the CCD, and is not a defect.

Operating Precautions

● 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-C1480U and TK-C1480E
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-C1480U Class 2 only
TK-C1480E Isolated power supply only
TK-C1481EG Connect the power cable
to the commercial power supply of 230V.

● Caution for operating the video iris lens
In case the video iris lens is set to an
extremely low level, 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.

● A CCD is made by high technology,
boasting an exceptionally high level of
precision with an effective pixel of more
than 99.99%. Although there is a less than

0.01% pixel defect (whitish flaw, blackish
flaw), this does not mean that the CCD is
out of order.

● 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.

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INTRODUCTION

1

Lens mount

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

2

Backfocus adjustment ring

Adjusting the back focus during lens
installation.
When readjustment is required, loosen
the locking screw

3

by turning it
counterclockwise and turn the back focus
adjustment ring

2

.
After the adjustment, tighten the locking
screw

3

again.

3

[BF LOCK] Back focus locking screw

This serves to fix the back focus-adjusting
ring.

4

Camera-mounting bracket

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.
To re-attach the bracket use the threaded
holes at the top, with the camera
mounting bracket locking screws

7

.

5

Camera-mounting screw hole (1/4
inch)

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

6

Rotation-preventive hole

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

7

Camera mounting bracket fixing screws
(×2: M2.6 × 6 mm)

Be sure to use a 6 mm long screw.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

MAX.

7

mm

Controls, Connectors and Indicators

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ON

SIMPLEX

ON
LL

SET

AWC

MENU

CAMERA
SETUP

EXT TERM-OFF

INT/GL

DUPLEX

RX TERM-OFF

NOT USED

VIDEO

DC

IRIS

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%
^
&
*

0

9

8

8

Cover

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

9

[VIDEO/DC] Iris Selector Switch

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-C1480E and TK-C1481EG
DC: TK-C1480U

)

10

[IRIS] Iris Terminal

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

11

[MENU] Menu Button

When the button is pressed, a menu

screen is brought up.
( Page 23)

12

[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)

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INTRODUCTION

13

[

,

,

,

] Up-and-down, left-and-

right Button

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

14

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

15

[INT/GL, LL] Selector Switch for
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 vertical synchronization is
locked to the AC 24V power 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-C1480U)
(INT/GL: At time of factory shipment)

16

[DUPLEX, SIMPLEX] Selector Switch
for Transmission 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)

17

[RX.TERM-ON/OFF] RX Signal Terminal
ON/OFF Switch

This sets whether or not the signal
between RX + and RX

– on the back

20

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

33)
If the system including the camera is the
P TO 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 33)
(ON: At time of factory shipment)

18

NOT USED

This cannot be used. Do not switch.

Controls, Connectors and Indicators (Continued)

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DC12V

AC24V

Y/C OUT

SYNC IN

POWER

VIDEO OUT

SEE INST­RUCTION
MANUAL

+

-

12

CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE)

ISOLATED POWER ONLY

(E TYPE)

TX

+

TX

-

RX

+

RX

-

AUX

GND

ABCD

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)

(

fi

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19

[DC 12V, AC 24V] Power input terminals
(TK-C1480U and TK-C1480E)

To input DC 12V or AC 24V power.

20

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

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



17

RX.TERM switch

21

[AUX, GND] Auxiliary Output Terminals

If any change occurs in the area that was
set on the MOTION DETECT screen, these
terminals output signals. ( Page 31)
[Open-collector Low signal. Maximum
voltage 30V, Current 30mA.]

22

[Y/C OUT] Y/C output connector

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

• Pin configuration of Y/C OUT connector

23

[VIDEO OUT] Video signal output
connector

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

24

[POWER] Power indicator lamp

This lamp lights when power is supplied
to the camera.

25

[SYNC IN] Sync signal input connector

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

14

.

26

Power cable (TK-C1481EG)

Connect to the commercial AC230V
outlet

Pin No. Signal

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

4

2

3

1

Y/C OUT

SYNC IN

POWER

VIDEO OUT

SEE INST­RUCTION
MANUAL

TX

+

TX

-

RX

+

RX

-

AUX

GND

ABCD

fl

TK-C1480U and TK-C1480E TK-C1481EG

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REC

PLAY

FFREW

REVERSE

PAUSE/
STILL

REC
CHECK

STOP/EJECT

COUNT/
CLOCK

TIME
MODE

TIMER
REC

AL/PL
RESET

MENU

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

RESET
/CANCEL

OPERATE

SR-L910

OPE. LOCK

1

TO CAMERATO CAMERA DATA I / ODATA I / O

RXRX+RXRX

­TXTX+TXTX

-

COMCOM

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

COMCOM

9/19/110/210/211/311/312/412/413/513/514/614/615/715/716/816/8

COMCOM COMCOM COMCOM

CAMERACAMERA
SWSW

UNITUNIT
ALARMALARM

AUTOAUTO

431 2 875 6

2 3 4 5 6 7

8

1

MONITORMONITOR
OUTPUTOUTPUT

MONITORMONITOR

SERIAL-2SERIAL-2SERIAL-1SERIAL-1

VIDEO INPUTVIDEO INPUT

VIDEO OUTPUTVIDEO OUTPUT

OUTPUTOUTPUT

2

1

ONON

2 3 4 5 6 7

8

POWER

OFF

AC INPUT

ALC

LEVEL

Av Pk

L H

ALC

LEVEL

Av Pk

L H

ALC

LEVEL

Av Pk

L H

•••••

CAMERA

SW

Remote Control Unit

RM-P2580

Time lapse VCR

MONITOR

MONITOR

CAM SW
OUT

VIDEO IN

COM

TO

CAMERA

MONITOR
OUTPUT 2

MONITOR
OUTPUT 1

CONNECTION/INSTALLATION

RM-P2580 System

 System with up to 8 cameras

Camera

TK-C1480

Camera

TK-C1480

Camera

TK-C1480

Camera 1

Camera 2

Camera 8

Control signal cable

Video signal cable

Powe r
cable

AC24V
or
DC12V

AC24V
or
DC12V

AC24V
or
DC12V

MONITOR screen

(example showing camera ID as

“05”)

This is the connected example of the TK-C1480U or TK-C1480E.
When controlling with any system except the RM-P2580, execute proper settings using
switches and menu screens according to the systems used. ( Page 14)

PROT OOLDUPLEXID-05C

:

“DUPLEX” should
be displayed.

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

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

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

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

MEMO

• When operating a system using the RM-P2580, several cameras (up to 8) can be
connected and used on one control signal cable. Consequently, an incorrect switch 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.

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CAMERA
SETUP

SET

MENU

EXT TERM-OFF

INT/GL

DUPLEX

RX TERM-OFF

NOT USED

ON
LL
SIMPLEX
ON

EXT TERM-OFF

INT/GL

DUPLEX

RX TERM-OFF

NOT USED

ON
LL
SIMPLEX
ON

VIDEO

DC

IRIS

AWC

A RX

+

B RX
C TX

+

D TX

TX+ A
TX

B

RX

+

C

RX

D

TX

+

A

TX

B

RX

+

C

RX

D

RM-P2580

Camera 2
control signal
connection terminals

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.

 Connecting the control signal cable

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

Camera 1
control signal
connection terminals

 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.
( 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 33)

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

MACHINE ID setting switches

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

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 cables 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.

MMCO UNI CATION

ST LE M.DROPY
MA H NE DII 1C

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CONNECTION/INSTALLATION

SET

MENU

CAMERA
SETUP

EXT TERM-OFF

INT/GL

DUPLEX

RX TERM-OFF

IOT USED

ON
LL
SIMPLEX
ON

VIDEO

DC

ALC

LEVEL

Av Pk

L H

DC12V

AC24V

CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE)

ISOLATED POWER ONLY

(E TYPE)

TX

+

TX

-

RX

+

RX

-

AUX

Y/C OUT

SYNC IN

POWER

VIDEO OUT

GND

ABCD

SEE INST­RUCTION
MANUAL

1

+

-

2

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

1.

Mounting the lens
( Page 15)

4.

Setting the switches
( Page 13)

6.

Back focus adjustment
( Page 21)

5.

Lens adjustment
( Page 20)

7.

Auto white balance
control adjustment
( Page 22)

3.

Mounting the camera
( Page 18)

To controlling systems
such as RM-P2580

To alarm terminals
such as switches

Monitor

2.

Connections

( Page 16)

DC 12V/AC 24V
power supply

Genlock sync
signal generator

Procedures

This is the connected example of the TK-C1480U or TK-C1480E.

TK-C1481EG ( Page 16)

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Mounting the lens

VIDEO

DC

IRIS

VIDEO

DC

3

42

1

Mount the lens according to the procedures described below.

Attached 4 pin plugs

1.

Before mounting a lens, check whether
it is a C-mount or CS-mount lens.
To 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.
Dimension (b) of the lens shown in the
illustration must be as shown in the table
below. If (b) exceeds the value in the
table, it may damage the inside of the
camera or correct mounting may be im­possible; never use such lenses. Do not
attach the C-mount lens when using a
CS-mount.

The F mark indicates a focal point.

2.

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

3.

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.

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 Flange back (c) Dimension (b)

C mount lens 17.526mm 10mm or less

CS mount lens

12.5mm 5.5mm or less

1

3

4

2

BF LOCK

1

3

2

4

(b)

(c)

F

Lens DC IRIS VIDEO IRIS

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

1Brake

–

9V [max 50mA]

2 Brake

+

NC

3 Drive

+

VIDEO

4 Drive

–

GND

3.

2.

4.

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DC12V

AC24V

CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE)

ISOLATED POWER ONLY

(E TYPE)

TX

+

TX

-

RX

+

RX

-

AUX

Y/C OUT

SYNC IN

POWER

VIDEO OUT

GND

ABCD

SEE INST­RUCTION
MANUAL

1

+

-

2

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

Connections on the back

CONNECTION/INSTALLATION

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-C1480U Class 2 only
TK-C1480E Isolated power supply only

TK-C1481EG (AC230V)

 Power supply

TK-C1480U and TK-C1480E (DC 12 V or 24 V)

Power cable connect to the commercial
AC230V outlet

CAUTION:

When you use this camera, the socket-out­let shall be installed near equipment so
as to disconnect easily.

Y/C OUT

SYNC IN

POWER

VIDEO OUT

SEE INST­RUCTION
MANUAL

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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.

Connect to the other
side in pairs like this.

Connect to the other
side in pairs like this.

A

B

TX+
TX

-

C

D

RX+
RX

-

 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.

MEMO

• 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.

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DC12V

AC24V

CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE)

ISOLATED POWER ONLY

(E TYPE)

TX

+

TX

-

R

X

+

RX

-

AU

X

Y

/

C

O

U

T

S

Y

N

C

I

N

P

O

W

E

R

V

I

D

E

O

O

U

T

GND

A

B

CD

S

E

E

IN

S

T

-

R

U

C

T

IO

N

M

A

N

U

A

L

+

-

1

2

2mm

6mm

M3 x 6mm

MAX.

7

mm

Mounting the camera

CONNECTION/INSTALLATION

Camera mounting
screw

Camera-mounting bracket

Rotation prevention hole

When mounting the camera on a fixer, pan/
tilt, etc., use the camera mounting screw hole
located on the camera-mounting bracket.

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 professional 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 fall.

• 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.

CAUTION:

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

This diagram shows the installed example of
the TK-C1480U or TK-C1480E.
Be sure to install a fall preventive wire like­wise in case of the TK-C1481EG.

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VIDEO

DC

IRIS

VIDEO

DC

IRIS

Camera­mounting bracket

Fixing screws

Installation of camera

• Mounting from the bottom
This camera is originally designed to be
mounted from the bottom, as shown q.
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 for the camera­mounting bracket.
(This camera is used indoor and under
similar conditions.)

q

w

e

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CONNECTION/INSTALLATION

Lens adjustment

ALC

LEVEL

Av Pk

L H

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

Monitor screen

LEVEL turning direction

Too bright Counterclockwise (Toward L)

Too dark Clockwise (Toward H)

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.

LEVEL
adjustment

ALC adjustment

(Does not operate.)

MEMO

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

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Back focus adjustment

• 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 (

) with a

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 screw 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 (

) with a

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

3.

and

4.

two or three

times.)

5.

Tighten the back focus locking screw by
turning it clockwise (

).

 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:

MEMO

When the subject is bright, the use of an ND
filter permits more accurate back-focus ad­justment. (The ND filter reduces the amount
of incident light upon the lens equally over
the entire range of wavelength.)

Back focus fixing
screw (M2.6)

Back focus
adjusting ring

Lens focus ring

B

F

L

O

C

K

Tighten

Loosen

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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.

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.

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
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

● NG : OBJECT

Displayed when there is not enough
white colour on an object or the colour
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. In­crease the illumination then re-adjust
the white balance.

● ERROR : HIGH LIGHT

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

CAMERA
SETUP

SET

MENU

EXT TERM-OFF

INT/GL
DUPLEX

RX TERM-OFF

NOT USED

ON
LL
SIMPLEX
ON

VIDEO

DC

IRIS

AWC

AWC button

AWC OK

DISPLAYING RESULT

AWC OPERATION

DURING OPERATION

AWC NG : OBJECT

OBJECT ERROR

AWC ERROR : LOW LIGHT

LOW LIGHTING

AWC ERROR : HIGH LIGHT

OVER LIGHTING

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MENU SETTING

Setting the menu

CAMERA
SETUP

SET

MENU

EXT TERM-OFF

INT/GL
DUPLEX

RX TERM-OFF

NOT USED

CAMERA
SETUP

SET

MENU

ON
LL
SIMPLEX
ON

VIDEO

DC

IRIS

AWC

1.

Press the MENU button.

The MENU screen is displayed.

2.

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

,

button.

3.

Press the SET button.

The selected sub-menu screen is
displayed.

4.

Use the

, button to set the

cursor (>) to a desired item.

5.

Change the set value using the

,

button.

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

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

2.

to

5.

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.

LACSETTINGS

IIRSLEVEL NORMAL

AEVRAEG:PEAK 82:

ACGMODE

2dB0

SUTHTERExDR)(

NRMALO

PIORRITY –––
BCLOFF

SNSEEUP OFF

LACSETTINGS

AEVRAEG:PEAK 82:

ACGMODE

2dB0

SUTHTERExDR)(

NRMALO

PIORRITY

–––

BCLOFF

SNSEEUP OFF

I

∗

IRSLEVEL -5

MENU button

SET button

..

MENU

SYNC ADJUST..

V IDEO ADJUST
MODE ESLECT

ALC SETT INGS

COMMUNI CATI ON
FACTORY SETT INGS

MOT IO N

D

E

TECT

..
..

..

..

..

LACSETTINGS

IIRSLEVEL NORMAL

AEVRAEG:PEAK 82:

ACGMODE

2dB0

SUTHTERExDR)(

NRMALO

PIORRITY –––
BCLOFF

SNSEEUP OFF

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MENU

SYNC ADJUST

VIDEOADJUST
MODE ESLECT

ALC SE TTI NGS

COMMUNI CATI ON
FACTORY SETT I NGS

MOT ION

D

E

TECT

SYNC DAJUST

VPHASE 0
HPHASE 0
SC ECOARS 0
SC FI NE 128

DEVI O ADJUST

WH TE BA L E AT WNC

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MENU SETTING

The flow of menu screen

 Page 26

 Page 30

 Page 31

 Page 33

 Page 35

 Page 37

The word “COLOUR” is displayed as “COLOR” on the TK-C1480U.

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LACSE TTINGS

IIRS LEVEL NORMAL

AEVRAEG:PEAK 82:

ACGMODE

2dB0

SUTHTERExDR)(

NRMALO

PIORRITY –––
BCLOFF

SNSEEUP OFF

MODE SE LE CT

CAMERA TI TL E ED IT . .
REVERSE MODE OFF
ALM .T I TLE S Z

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IDOUBLE

ALARM COLOUR WHI TE

MMCO UNICATION

S T L E P TO PY
MA H NE DII – – –C

SHUTT RE(ExDR)

SHUTTER SPEED

SPEED

1 120/

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(The TK-C1480U does not display these
characters.)

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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-C1480U)
When it is not set to LL, “---” will appear, disabling change
the set value.
TK-C1480U
[Set value: –131 to 0 to 131]
TK-C1480E and TK-C1481EG
[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]

MENU SETTING

SYNC ADJUST Screen

This executes the setting regarding synchronization.

0

0

0°

128

ALC SETTINGS Screen

Item Functions and set values Initial value

IRIS LEVEL

AVERAGE:
PEAK

This makes automatic adjustments according to brightness.

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 average 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]

NORMAL

8 : 2

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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-C1480U
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.

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-C1480U

NORMAL

1/120

(1/100)

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Item Functions and set values Initial value

FAST LIMIT

ExDR
LEVEL

M.ExDR
SPEED

AGC MODE

SENSE UP

This sets the fastest value of a shutter speed when AUTO is set.
The MANUAL, M. ExDR, A. ExDR set value is displayed 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 parts 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 displayed 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

20dB.

• 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.

This item makes up a sensitivity should be heightened

automatically 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 AUTO, X4 AUTO, X8 AUTO, X16 AUTO, X32

AUTO]

MEMO

• 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.

1/100000

NORMAL

1/4000

20dB

OFF

ALC SETTINGS Screen (Continued)

MENU SETTING

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Item Functions and set values Initial value

PRIORITY

BLC

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

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.)

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 34.

MOTION

OFF

OFF AREA 1 AREA 2 AREA 3 AREA 4

Light
metering
area

Light
metering
area

Light
metering
area

Light
metering
area

Light
metering
area

MEMO

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

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Item Functions and set values Initial value

WHITE
BALANCE

COLOUR
LEVEL

ENHANCE
LEVEL

PEDESTAL
LEVEL

AUTO
BLACK
CTL

Selects the white balance adjustment function. The white
balance can be adjusted manually or automatically for
light within the colour temperature range of 2500K to
8000K.

• ATW: Auto-Tracking White Balance mode.
This automatically adjusts the white balance.

• AWC: Auto White Balance Controll mode. When the
SET button is pressed, the adjustment
screen appears.
( See page 35.)

To adjust the colour level of the video signal.

• To make colours lighter

… Decrease the v

alue

• To make colours darker … Increase the value

[Set values: –5 to NORMAL to 5]

To adjust the contour enhancing level of the video signal.

• To make the picture quality harder

… Increase the v

alue

• To make the picture quality softer

… Decrease the v

alue

[Set values: –5 to NORMAL to 5]

To adjust the pedestal level of the video signal.

• To brighten picture … Increase the v

alue

• To darken picture … Decrease the value

[Set values: –5 to NORMAL to 5]

This is set when it is difficult to view a dark part of the
image even if gain is boosted by the AGC (automatic gain
control).
ON: When a black level of the image signal is low, a

pedestal level that becomes the standard of black
is automatically elevated, making it easier to view a
dark part.

OFF: AUTO BLACK does not function.

MEMO

• When PEDESTAL LEVEL is set to 5, no function can

take place even if AUTO BLACK CTL is ON.

• When AGC MODE is set to OFF, no function can take

place even if AUTO BLACK CTL is ON.

AT W

NORMAL

NORMAL

NORMAL

OFF

VIDEO ADJUST Screen

MENU SETTING

Adjustments are made on video signals.

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MODE SELECT Screen

Titles, image reversion, etc., are set.

Item Functions and set values Initial value

CAMERA
TITLE EDIT

REVERSE
MODE

ALM.TITLE
SIZE

ALARM
COLOUR

Bring up the CAMERA TITLE, EDIT screen.
( Page 36)

Settings are executed for image reversion.
OFF: Image does not reverse.
R-L: Left and right of the image are reversed.
U-D: Up and down of the image are reversed.
ALL: Up and down and left and right of the image are

reversed.

Set the size of the characters displayed in the case of
alarms.

This sets the colour of an alarm title.
[Set values: WHITE, YELLOW, CYAN, GREEN]

–

OFF

DOUBLE

WHITE

ALARM

ALARM

NORMAL DOUBLE

MOTION DETECT Screen

Item Functions and set values Initial value

MODE

Settings are executed about the motion detecting function that emits alarm signals when
there exists any motion in the image. Alarm signals are output from the auxiliary terminals on
the back.

This sets ON/OFF of motion detecting function.
OFF: Motion detecting function does not work.
ON: Motion detecting function works.

OFF

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Item Functions and set values Initial value

LEVEL

AREA EDIT

ALARM TIME

DEMONSTRATION

NORMAL

–

10s

–

MENU SETTING

MOTION DETECT Screen(Continued)

This sets the level that detects motion.
If the item MODE is set to OFF, “---” will appear, and
settings cannot be changed.
To function with large signal level change…decrease the
value
To function with small signal level change…increase the
value
[Set values: –5 to NORMAL to 5]

This sets the range in which the motion detecting function
works.
( Page 37)

This sets the output time of the alarm signal output of
AUX terminal as well as “ALARM” display on the screen
when motion is detected.
If the item MODE is set to OFF, “---” will appear, and
settings cannot be changed.
[Set values: OFF, 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s, 9s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s,
1min]

MEMO

When the MODE item is set to OFF, only the alarm signal
of the AUX terminal is output, and “ALARM” is not
displayed on the screen.

This is used when checking and confirming the set motion
detecting function. The detection area is shown in gray.
( Page 37)

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Item Functions and set values Initial value

FACTORY
SETTINGS

Set values are returned to initial values.

The values set on the menu are returned to initial values.
CANCEL : No return to the initial value.
CLEAR : Returns set values except titles to the
(WITHOUT TITLE)

initial value.

CLEAR (ALL) : Returns all set values including titles

to the initial value.
Select respective set value and press the SET button.
Then, “DATA CLEARED” will appear for about 3 seconds.
Be sure not to switch off the power while the display is
still on.

MEMO

However, when making settings by means of transmitted
commands, the contents of the COMMUNICATION menu
do not return to the factory settings.

–

This sets a communication system according to the
system used.
P TO P (Point to point)
This is set when a remote control unit controls a camera.
M.DROP (Multi-drop)
This is set when a remote control unit controls a plural
number of cameras.

This is set when the STYLE item is set to M.DROP. This
is the number that identifies individual cameras in a group.
No proper function can be realized if an ID number is
repeated within a system.
A combined use with the RM-P2580 necessitates the
setting together with the video input number of the RM­P2580.
If the item STYLE is set to P TO P, “---” will appear, and
settings cannot be changed.
[Set values: 1 to 99]

COMMUNICATION Screen

Item Functions and set values Initial value

STYLE

MACHINE ID

Settings are made for the control signal-connecting terminals on the back.
If the setting is changed, be absolutely sure to switch on the power again.

P TO P

– – –

FACTORY SETTINGS Screen

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BLC EDITTING Screen

MENU SETTING

It is possible to set freely the light metering area for backlight compensation. The 2 screens
of EDIT1 and EDIT2 can be set.

CAMERA
SETUP

SET

MENU

AWC

LACSETTINGS

IIRSLEVEL NORMAL
AEV RAGE :PEAK 8 2:
SUTHTERExDR)(NRMALO

PIORRITY MTIONO
BCL

EDIT 1

SNSEEUP OFF

ACGMODE 2dB0

EDIT 1 screen

Light metering
area

Light metering
area

SET button

SET button

SET button

MENU button

EDIT 2 screen

1.

Set the item BLC on the ALC
SETTING screen to EDT1.

2.

Press the SET button.

The EDIT1 screen is brought up.

3.

Set the upper side and left side
of the metering area using the

button.

The sides having

marks can

be changed.

4.

Press the SET button.

The changeable sides of the metering
area move to the right side and base
side.

5.

Set the base and right side of the
metering area using the

button.

If the SET button is pressed once more,
the two changeable sides of the meter­ing area return to the top and left sides.
(The EDIT2 screen can also be set
likewise)

6.

Upon completion of setting,
press the MENU button.

The screen returns to ALC SETTING
SCREEN.

* To use the set metering area, set the item

BLC to EDIT1 or EDIT2.

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Manual Adjustment of White Balance

When automatic adjustment of the white balance results in a “reddish screen”, etc., adjust the
white balance manually.

1.

Set the WHITE BALANCE item on the
VIDEO ADJUST screen to AWC and
press the SET button.
* The WHITE BALANCE adjustment

screen appears on the monitor.

2.

Select the hue to be adjusted. (R/B or
Mg/G)
Press the

or

button.

3.

Adjust the hue.
Press the

or

button.

* The “ ı ” indicator moves in accordance

with the setting. When a setting is
changed, the “+” mark appears at the
original position.

4.

Concluding manual white balance ad­justment.
Pushing the MENU button returns the
screen to VIDEO ADJUST.

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WH T E BA L E AWCNC

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VIDEO ADJUST screen

WHITE BALANCE
CONTROL screen

CAMERA
SETUP

SET

MENU

AWC

SET buttonMENU button

The word “COLOUR” is displayed as “COLOR” on the TK-C1480U.

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1.

Select the item CAMERA TITLE
on the MODE SELECT screen,
and push the SET button.

Then, the CAMERA TITLE screen is
brought up.

2.

Select the first character from the
character area using
buttons.

The selected character is displayed
flashing on and off.

3.

Push the SET button.

The first character gets fixed and the
blinking title input area moves to the
second character.

4.

Repeat the above items 2 to 3.

It is possible to use up to 24 characters
to input the title.

5.

Push the MENU button.

The screen returns to MODE SELECT.

Up to 24 characters can be selected as camera text for each camera. The set characters are
displayed at the bottom of the screen.

MENU SETTING

CAMERA TITLE Setting

CAMERA
SETUP

SET

MENU

AWC

SET button

MENU button

MODE S EL E CT

CAMERA T I TLE ED I T. .

REVERS E MODE OFF

ALM .T I TLE S Z

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ALARM COLOUR WH ITE

MODE SELECT screen

CAMERA TITLE screen

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Character area

Title input area

(The TK-C1480U does
not display these
characters.)

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Setting the MOTION DETECT Function

It is possible to set freely the area where MOTION DETECTING functions.

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MOTION DETECT screen

flash

lights gray

flash

Setting screen

1.

Select the item AREA EDIT on
the MOTION DETECT screen.

2.

Press the SET button.

The setting screen is brought up.

3.

Select the area not subject to
detection using the
button.

The area flashing ON and OFF in black
and white moves.

4.

Press the SET button.

The area not subject to detection is set,
and it turns gray (lights up).
To cancel the set area, press the SET
button again.

5.

Repeat items 3 and 4 above.

6.

Upon completion of setting,
press the MENU button.

The screen returns to the MOTION
DETECT menu.

MEMO

Indicated positions on the screen are rough
guides.
Be sure to check and conform the positions
on the actual screen.

* It is possible to check and confirm the set

areas on the DEMONSTRATION screen.
The detection area is shown in gray.

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.

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OTHERS

Installing the ferrite core

To retain electromagnetic compatibility, use the ferrite cores provided when connecting to the lens or
the power source.

VIDEO

DC

IRIS

ALC

LEVEL

Av Pk

L H

Notes:

Install the ferrite cores within 50 mm of the camera-side connectors. (Fasten the ferrite
core with the wire clamp provided.)
For lens connection: Pass the lens cable through the ferrite core twice and con-

nect it to the camera.

Wind twice

Ferrite core

Video-iris lens
(or galvanometnc-iris lens)

DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

SS412174H-002

TUV

Rheinland

Product Safety

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geprufte

Sicherheit

..

-NE PAS OUVRIR.

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

-DO NOT OPEN.

SHOCK HAZARD

SC46171H-001

WARNING:

AVIS:

1/4-20UNC

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70

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Specifications

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Image pickup device: TK-C1480U

1/3 type IT CCD, 768 (H) × 494 (V)

TK-C1480E and TK-C1481EG

1/2 type IT CCD, 752 (H) × 582 (V)
Synchronization method : Internal, Line lock, Full Genlock
Scanning frequency: TK-C1480U

(H) 15.734 kHz, (V) 59.94 Hz

TK-C1480E and TK-C1481EG

(H) 15.625 kHz, (V) 50 Hz
Resolution: 480 TV lines (H)
VIDEO OUT: Composite video signal 1 V (p-p), 75Ω (BNC)
Y/C OUT: TK-C1480U (4-pin)

Y: 1V(p–p), 75Ω

C: 0.286V(p–p), 75Ω

TK-C1480E and TK-C1481EG (4-pin)

Y: 1V(p–p), 75Ω

C: 0.3V(p–p), 75Ω
Video S/N ratio: 50 dB (AGC OFF)
Minimum required illumination: 0.8 lx (50%, F1.2, AGC 20 dB)

0.4 lx (25%, F1.2, AGC 20 dB)

0.025 lx (50%, F1.2, AGC 20 dB, SENSE UP × 32)

Communication: RS-422A or RS-485 (switchable)

9600 bit/s
Lens mount: C/CS mount
Power supply and power consumption:

TK-C1480U

AC24V `, 60 Hz, DC12V

—

---

5.5W

TK-C1480E

AC 24 V ` 50 Hz/60 Hz, DC 12 V

—

---

500 mA

TK-C1481EG

AC220V to AC240V `, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 75mA

Ambient temperature: –10°C to 50°C (operation)

0°C to 40°C (recommended)
Mass: TK-C1480U and TK-C1480E 600 ˝

TK-C1481EG 835 ˝

Accessory: TK-C1480U

Instructions ......................... 1 Ferrite core ................ 1

4P plug ............................... 1 Warranty card ............ 1

Service Information card .........

1

TK-C1480E and TK-C1481EG

Instructions ......................... 2 Ferrite core ................ 1

4P plug ............................... 1

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.