JVC TK-C205UA User Manual

FIXED COLOR DOME CAMERA

Super LoLux

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Super LoLux

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(B&W Mode)

(Colour Mode)

TK-C205U

Easy Plug & Play Dome Camera with 540 TVL
and Easy Day/Night Function

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(AC 24 V/DC 12 V)

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 Easy to install with market standard electrical box

 1/4" High resolution IT CCD with 380,000 effective pixels
 540 TV lines of horizontal resolution
 Easy day/night function: Chroma on/off
 Super LoLux sensitivity: 1.5 lx F1.2 (Color mode), 0.9 lx

 Signal-to-Noise ratio: 50 dB
 Revolutionary integrated 10-bit Digital signal processor
 Built-in variable focal length auto iris lens

compatibility

F1.2 (B&W mode)

(f = 2.6 mm to 6.0 mm)

 Full featured security camera

● Monitor video output (RCA) for easy camera setup

● Automatic gain control (AGC) on/off

● Auto tracking white balance (ATW) and manual modes:

2,300K to 10,000K

● Easy focus adjustment

● Backlight compensation on/off

● Sync systems INT/Line lock

● AC 24 V/DC 12 V power supply

High-performance plug & play dome camera with 540 TVL resolution,

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DISTRIBUTED BY

JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.

1700 Valley Road, Wayne, N.J. 07470

TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Internet Web Site http:/www.jvc.com/pro

E-mail: [e-mail]

JVC CANADA INC.

21 Finchdene Square, Scarborough, Ontario M1X 1A7

TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Internet Web Site http:/www.jvcpro.com/

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enhanced LoLux sensitivity, and convenient day/night function.

Packed with JVC’s latest technology, this all-in-one camera solution not only
delivers outstanding image performance with 540 TVL of horizontal
resolution, it also boasts a new easy-to-install mechanism for plug & play
setup. Using a market standard electrical box adapter, this new mechanism
reduces total price including installation costs. As a full-spec camera,
the TK-C205U(A) comes with all the high-performance features you expect,
including Super LoLux sensitivity, color matrix, high signal-to-noise ratio, and

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flexible power supply (AC 24 V/DC 12 V). Thanks to the Easy day/night
function, which automatically switches to B&W mode in low-light situations,
you are assured optimum imaging performance 24 hours a day.

Easy day/night function

TK-C205U(A) automatically uses color mode when the subject is bright, and B&W mode
when it is very dark. In B&W mode, AGC is always active to achieve high performance

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even in low light situations.

Built-in revolutionary Digital signal processor (DSP)

JVC’s innovative DSP automatically adjusts camera parameters to ensure that sharp and
natural pictures of 540 TV lines of horizontal resolution combine with high quality
performance.

1/4" High resolution IT CCD with 380,000 effective pixels

TK-C205U(A) comes with a 1/4" interline transfer CCD for accurate color reproduction
and signal-to-noise ratio of 50 dB (AGC off).

Detail corrections — horizontal and vertical (2H)

TK-C205U(A) provides dual-edged detail correction — horizontal and vertical with 2H
line memory.

Automatic gain control (AGC)

Specifications

 CAMERA

Signal system NTSC
Image device 1/4" IT CCD
Number of effective pixels 380,000 pixels, 768 (H) x 494 (V)
Sync system Internal, Line lock
Video S/N 50 dB (AGC off, typical)
Horizontal resolution 540 TV lines (typical)
Minimum

illumination
(Typical) 3.0 lx (F1.2, AGC on, 50% video, wide end)

With Super LoLux sensitivity, as ambient light level falls, Automatic gain control (AGC)
increases the camera’s sensitivity to 1.5 lx (Color mode).

Manual or Automatic (ATW) white balance

For flexibility of operation in a wide range of environments the white balance can be set
manually or can be automatically adjusted in real time by the Automatic tracking white
balance (ATW) function over a range of 2,300K to 10,000K.

Easy focus adjustment

When the focus adjustment switch [FOCUS ADJ.ON/OFF] is set to ON, focus
adjustment is possible in extreme environments with the iris opened. Enhanced focusing
accuracy enables optimum focus to be obtained even in the dark.

White balance ATW/Manual (switchable)
ATW Color temperature range

Backlight compensation ON/OFF (switchable)

 LENS

Focal length 2.6 mm to 6 mm (variable)
Max. aperture ratio F1.2 to F1.8

Angle of vision f = 2.6 mm

Controls, connectors and indicators

Angle adjustment range Horizontal: 120°

 GENERAL

Power supply AC 24 V (60 Hz), DC 12 V
Power consumption 4.2 W
Weight 1.3 lbs (570 g)
Operating temperature 14°F to 122°F (recommended: 32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions
Accessory Instructions x 1, Warranty card x 1, Service information

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Colour mode 1.5 lx (F1.2, AGC on, 25% video, wide end)

B&W mode 0.9 lx (F1.2, AGC on, 25% video, wide end)

0.9 lx

(F1.2, AGC on, 25% video, wide end) with clear dome cover

(F1.2, AGC on, 25% video, wide end) with clear dome cover

0.7 lx

2.0 lx (F1.2, AGC on, 50% video, wide end)

2,300K to 10,000K

82° (H) x 59° (V)
f = 6 mm
35° (H) x 26° (V)

Vertical: 130°
Tilt: 30°

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connector (BNC)

^ Power supply cable
& Mounting holes
* Cover locking screw

1 Camera head/lens
2 [IRIS LEVEL] Iris level adjustment

knob

3 MONITOR terminal (RCA pin)
4 Horizontal LOCK screw
5 [D/N - ON/OFF] Easy day/night

switch

6 [FOCUS ADJ. - ON/OFF] Focus

adjustment switch

7 [AGC - ON/OFF] Auto gain control

switch

8 [BLC - ON/OFF] Backlight

compensation switch

9 [AUTO/MANU] Auto/Manual selection

switch for white balance

0 [INT/LL] Synchronization system

selection switch

! [WHT.BAL/PHASE] Adjustment

selection switch

@ [R/B, +/-] Adjustment button
# [RESET] Reset button
$ [SPOT CORRECTION] White spot

correction button

Dimensions

Unit: inches (mm)

Market Standard Electrical Box

(TK-C205U(A) package does not include this box.)

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

“JVC” is the trademark or registered trademark of Victor Company of Japan, Limited.

 Professional Systems company of Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. has received ISO14001 and

ISO9001 Certifications under the global standard for environmental management.

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