
Specifications
Camera
Signal system
Image device
Number of effective pixels
Pick-up area
Scanning system
Sync system
Video output
Horizontal resolution (typ.)
Video S/N ratio
Minimum illumination (typ.)
Color mode
B&W mode
AGC
Backlight compensation
White balance
Easy day/night
Focus adjust
LENS
Focal length
Max aperture ratio
Iris
Field of View
Angle adjustment range
(Horizontal/Vertical/Rotation)
GENERAL
Power supply
Power consumption
Operating temperature
< Recommended>
Dimensions
Weight
TK-C215V12U (A
NTSC
1/4" IT CCD
380,000
3.6 mm (H) × 2.7 mm (V)
15.734 kHz (H), 59.94 Hz (V)
Internal, Line lock
Composite video signal:
1.0 V(p-p), 75 ohms (BNC)
540 TV lines
50 dB
1.0 lx F1.6, AGC on
0.6 lx F1.6, AGC on
on/off
on (1pattern)/ off
ATW/Manual
Yes
Yes
f = 3.8 mm to 45.6 mm, 12x vari-focal
F1.6 to F2.7
DC iris
52˚ (H) × 39˚ (V) to 4.5˚ (H) × 3.4˚ (V)
350˚/ ± 80˚ / ± 175˚
AC 24V (60Hz), DC 12V
6.6 W
14˚F to 122˚F (– 10 ˚C to 50 ˚C)
<32˚F to 104˚F ( 0 ˚C to 40 ˚C) >
ø 6-1/8 inches x 4-7/8 inches (156 mm × 123 mm (H))
1.54 lbs. (700 g)
)
TK-C215V4U (A
NTSC
1/4" IT CCD
380,000
3.6 mm (H) × 2.7 mm (V)
15.734 kHz (H), 59.94 Hz (V)
Internal, Line lock
Composite video signal:
1.0 V(p-p), 75 ohms (BNC)
540 TV lines
50 dB
0.75 lx F1.3, AGC on
0.4 lx F1.3, AGC on
on/off
on (1pattern)/ off
ATW/Manual
Yes
Yes
f = 2.8 mm to 10 mm, 3.6x vari-focal
F1.3 to F3.0
DC iris
73˚ (H) × 54˚ (V) to 20˚ (H) × 15˚ (V)
350˚/ ± 80˚ / ± 175˚
AC 24 V (60Hz), DC 12 V
4.2 W
14˚F to 122˚F (– 10 ˚C to 50 ˚C)
<32˚F to 104˚F ( 0 ˚C to 40 ˚C) >
ø 6-1/8 inches x 4-7/8 inches (156 mm × 123 mm (H))
1.43 lbs. (650 g)
)
FIXED COLOR DOME CAMERA
TK-C215series
)
TK-C215V12U(A
TK-C215V4U(A
12x variable focal lens
)
4x variable focal lens
Controls, connectors and indicators
TK-C215V12U (A
1
2
3
4
16
1 2
[IRIS LEVEL] Iris level adjustment [ZOOM/FOCUS, MEMORY] Zoom/Focus adjustment switches, position memory button
3
[ALARM POSITION] Status indication LED [POSITION SELECT] Position select button [RESET/SPOT] Reset/Spot button
6
[R/B,+/–] R/B, +/– adjustment button [AGC] Auto gain control switch [SELECT] WHT.BAL./PHASE setting switch
9
[SYNC] Synchronization system selection switch [WHT.BAL.] ATW/Manual selection switch [BLC] Backlight
compensation switch [DAY/NIGHT] Easy day/night switch [ALARM] Alarm input mode selection switch [RESERVED] Not
used (set to off) [RESET/SPOT] Reset/Spot correction selection switch Tilt lock screw Horizontal lock screw [FOCUS
ADJ] Focus adjustment switch Focus adjustment ring Zoom adjustment ring
15
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6 5
7
12 13
19 20
TK-C215V4U (A
18 5
15
13
12
11
10
19
20
16
4
1415 12 11 10 9 8 7
10
8 9
17
7 8
)
61
17
With market standard electrical box
5
11
16
DISTRIBUTED BY
17
14
18
Dimensions
Unit: inches (mm)
Outer cover is attached
ø
6-1/8 (156)
Top view
SR
2-1/8 (55)
Embedded style
ø
4-9/16 (116)
SR2-1/8 (55)
ø
5-3/4 (145)
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
䡲 Hachioji Business Centre of Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. has received ISO14001
Certification for environmental management and ISO9001 Certification for quality
assurance management.
4-7/8 (123)
4-ø 3/16 (4.5)
1/4 (6)
3/16 (4.5)
1/12 (2)
1-3/4 (44)
2-13/16 (71)
4-3/4 (121)
1-13/16 (46)
JQA-0288
3-1/2 (89)
3-5/16 (83.5)
1/4" IT CCD with 380,000 effective pixels
540 TV lines of horizontal resolution
Super LoLux
TM
sensitivity
TK-C215V12U (A): 1.0 lx (color), 0.6 lx (B&W)
TK-C215V4U (A): 0.75 lx (color), 0.4 lx (B&W)
Easy day/night function
Alarm zoom function
(TK-C215V12U (A))
Triple axis rotation system for wide lens adjustment:
horizontal: 350˚, vertical: ± 80˚, rotation: ±175˚
Easy to install. The camera housing is compatible with
a standard electrical junction box for flush mount.
Full featured security camera
• Easy focus adjustment
• Monitor video output (RCA)
• Automatic gain control on/off (max.26 dB)
• Auto tracking white balance (ATW) and manual modes
2,300K to 10,000K
• Backlight compensation on/off
• Sync systems INT/Line lock
• AC 24V/DC 12V power supply
“JVC” is the trademark or registered trademark of Victor Company of Japan Limited.
KCN-1841 CETKC215YT0607
Printed in Japan

JVC's new high-performance dome camera is capable of inconspicuously carrying
out surveillance at airports, stores, factories and building exits/entrances.
Equipped with JVC's latest technology, this all-in-one camera solution provides
outstanding image performance with 540 TV lines of horizontal resolution,
as well as employs a new easy-to-install mechanism for plug and play setup.
As a full-spec camera, the TK-C215 series dome camera comes
with a complete array of high-performance features.
Choose from the following two models to meet your specific needs
540 resolution: The highest in
the industry
The TK-C215 series comes with a 1/4” Interline Transfer CCD with
380,000 effective pixels for accurate color reproduction and
signal-to-noise ratio of 50 dB (AGC off). This outstanding image
performance provides users with a new realm of surveillance.
540TV Lines540TV Lines
Simple and flexible installation
With self-contained L-shaped mounting brackets, flush installations of the TK-C215 series couldn’t be easier. No extra brackets are
required. With this new method, installation can be completed in nearly one-fifth the time of our conventional surveillance cameras.
Moreover, surface mounting is possible, too.
Easy flush mount
1. Remove the camera’s
outer cover and ceiling
panel.
2. Once the camera has been
inserted into the hole drilled in the
ceiling, push in the screws and
rotate them 90˚ clockwise.
3. After removing the screwdriver,
the springs attached to the screws
will stretch and the camera can be
firmly secured to the ceiling.
Note: This must be carried out for all
three screws.
Drill a hole 120 mm in diameter in the ceiling.
4. Mount the ceiling panel to
complete installation.
)
TK-C215V12U(A
TK-C215V12U(A
This is a digitally magnified sample image at
the tele angle position. The 12x optical zoom
lens will actually provide clear and crisp image
in 540 TV lines.
TELE angle
TELE angle
)
High resolution
540 TV lines
Vari-lens
12 times
WIDE angle
WIDE angle
Easy day/night function
The TK-C215 series automatically use color mode when the object
is bright, and B&W mode when it is very dark. In B&W mode,
AGC remains active to ensure high performance even under lowlight conditions. Easy day/night function assures around-the-clock
optimum imaging performance.
Alarm zoom function using optical zoom
TK-C215V4U(A
TK-C215V4U(A
TELE angle
TELE angle
Morning Day light High contrast Evening Night time
Easy day/night
off
Easy day/night
on
Auto tracking white balance (ATW)
Auto iris
normal mode
Auto iris
normal mode
Color
Color
)
)
High resolution
540 TV lines
Vari-lens
4 times
AGC mode
Color signal
off
AGC mode
WIDE angle
WIDE angle
AGC mode
B&W mode AGC
more than 3.5 dB
B&W
(TK-C215V12U (A) only)
The TK-C215V12U (A) comes with a 12x lens and an alarm input interface. When an object appears in the field of view, an alarm signal is
activated from the alarm sensor installed and the camera engages to automatically zoom into the center of the image. Once the object
has left the field of view and the alarm signal is deactivated, the camera automatically returns back to its original position. This function
makes this camera ideal for ensuring identification at high security doors, entrances, and exits.
Zooms in for a 15-second period
Trigger mode (switch off)
State mode (switch on)
3 Ways flexibility of installation
No additional mounting hardware is
required for flush mounting on a ceiling.
Wall mounting is even possible thanks to
the TK-C215’s triple axis rotation system.
Furtherwere, use 6 inch electrical box, it’s
possible to directly install on ceiling.
Flush Surface Wall mount
Alarm
Zoom up!
Triple axis rotation system for wide lens adjustment
The TK-C215’s lens angle can be freely adjusted within the following range: 350˚ (horizontal),
±80˚(vertical) and ±175˚ (rotation). Since images do not appear inverted even when the lens
angle is set at a rotation of ±175˚, the camera can be installed virtually anywhere. Thanks to
this outstanding lens angle adjustment mechanism, surveillance image quality will not be
compromised regardless of where the dome camera is installed.
Remains in zoom-in status until movement stops
Horizontal: 350˚
Rotation: ±175˚
Vertical: ±80˚