JVC TK-C215VP4U-E, TK-C215VP12U-E User Manual

DOME CAMERA

TK-C215VP4U/E
TK-C215VP12U/E

For Customer Use:

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

Model No. TK-C215VP4U/E,TK-C215VP12U/E

Serial No.

INSTRUCTIONS

LST0519-001A

Introduction

These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all
appliances.

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 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.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.

11.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.

12.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance.

13.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.

14.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.

15.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.

16.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. Adjust 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.

17.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.

18.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.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

S3125A

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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 isintended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure thatmay be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert theuser to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)
RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)

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

Cet apparéil numerique de la Classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

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

INFORMATION FOR USA

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

0

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the

0

equipment and receiver.

0

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

0

Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT
APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER'S
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF
THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS
DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE
MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE
RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.

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

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Introduction

Safety Precautions
(continued)

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
[European Union]

This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be
disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product
should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling
in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources
and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human
health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product,
please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service

Attention:

This symbol is
only valid in the
European Union.

Dear Customer,

This apparatus is in conformance with the
valid European directives and standards
regarding electromagnetic compatibility and
electrical safety.

European representative of Victor Commany
of Japan Limited.is:
JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH
P.O.Box100552
61145 Friedberg
Germany

䢇 The unit is to be powered by a DC 12 V or an

AC 24 V power supply.

䢇 The unit is to be powered by a UL Listed DC

12 V or an AC 24 V power supply. (For U
type)

䢇 The AC 24 V and 12 V DC power supply shall

conform to the following: Class 2 only (For
USA), Isolated power supply only (For
Europe).

䢇 This installation should be made by a

qualified service person and should conform
to all local codes.

䢇 This installation shall be in accordance with

the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

or the shop where you purchased the product.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance
with national legislation.

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page
www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with
applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of
old electrical and electronic equipment.

䢇 Any Mention in this manual of Alarm inputs

have not been evaluated by UL to be used for
Burglar Alarm Functionality.

䢇 When mounting this unit to the ceiling or wall,

mount it to a secure location where it can
support the mass of this unit. When mounting
to an insecure location, make sure to carry
out reinforcement of the ceiling or wall before
installation.

䢇 The rating label is placed on the bottom

surface of the camera unit.

䢇 The camera unit may fall if the mounting

screw or piping is not properly tightened.
Ensure that the screws and nuts are properly
tightened.

䢇 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.

䢇 Do not install the camera near lighting

equipment with a high temperature, such as
spotlights. Doing so may cause malfunction
or fire.

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Thank you for purchasing this product.
(These instructions are for: TK-C215VP4U/TK­C215VP4E/TK-C215VP12U/TK-C215VP12E.)
Before beginning to operate this unit, please
read the instruction manual carefully in order to
make sure that the best possible performance is
obtained.

Characteristics

䡵 Excellent dust-proof and water-proof
performance

With the dust-proof and water-proof structure, it
can be installed outdoor directly as it will not be
affected by the rain.
(IP66 specification)

䡵 Realizing a High Picture Quality

This camera provides 540 TV lines with a S/N
ratio of 50 dB. This performance is achieve by
using a highly sensitive CCD with 380,000 pixels
(U type) or 440,000 pixels (E type) and a high­resolution video processing circuit.

䡵 Enlarged Shooting Range

The adjustment range of the shooting direction is
wide and mounting of the camera to the wall is
possible with the employment of 3 axis rotation
mechanism.

䡵 Non Camera-Like Design

Dome-type design allows application in various
locations.

This instruction manual covers total 4 different
models in common as follows:

TK-C215VP4U
TK-C215VP4E
TK-C215VP12U
TK-C215VP12E

In this manual, each model number is described
without the last letter (U/E) which means the
shipping destination. (U: NTSC, E: PAL)

Only “U”models (TK-C215VP4U/TK­C215VP12U) have been evaluated by UL.

䡵 High Magnification Varifocal/Zoom
Lens

The built-in x3.6 varifocal lens (TK-C215VP4U/
E) and x12 zoom lens (TK-C215VP12U/E)
enables detailed supervision.

䡵 Alarm Zoom Feature
(TK-C215VP12U/E only)

2 preset positions are available, which allow
setting of the monitoring screen size under
normal circumstances and during alarm input.

䡵 Easy DAY & NIGHT Feature

This camera has an Easy Day & Night function.
This function, if activated, will automatically
switch to B&W image when the scene is getting
dark. This is very useful for monitoring a dark
environment.

How to Use This Manual

䡵 Characters and symbols used in
this manual

Note : Points to pay attention to during

operation.

Memo : Details for reference, such as

functions or constraints during
use.

A : Pages or items to refer to.

● All product names that appear in this

document are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Marks and symbols such as 姠, 姞 and 姝 do
not appear in this document.

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Introduction

Table of Contents

Introduction

Safety Precautions .................................... 3

Characteristics .......................................... 5

Table of Contents ...................................... 6

Precautions for proper use of this product

Name of Parts ........................................... 9

Setting the Switches and the Lens

(TK-C215VP4U/E) ................................ 12

Setting the Switches and the Lens

(TK-C215VP12U/E) .............................. 14

Installation and Connection

System Example ..................................... 16

About Connection Cables ....................... 17

Video signal cables ............................. 17

DC 12 V or AC 24 V

power supply cable ......................... 17

Electrical Specifications of

Alarm Input Terminals ..................... 18

The right sequence to connect and set the

camera ................................................. 19

Setting the switches ................................ 20

Mounting the base .................................. 21

Cable Connection ................................... 22

Mounting the camera unit ....................... 23

Adjusting the video image ...................... 25

Mounting the inner dome ........................ 30

Mounting the dome cover ....................... 30

Mounting the camera using

the electrical box .................................. 31

Mounting the camera using the pipe ...... 32

White-spot correction .............................. 34

... 7

䢇 Before starting an important recording, be

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

䢇 We will not provide any compensation

whatsoever for the contents to be recorded or
loss of opportunities when recording is not
properly performed due to malfunction of the
video camera, VTR, hard disk recorder or
video tape.

䢇 Before touching the camera unit, make sure

to touch the metal surface of the [MONITOR]
terminal to discharge any static electricity
from your body. Static electricity may cause
the camera to malfunction.

Others

Specifications ......................................... 36

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Precautions for proper use of this product

Storage and Location of Use

䢇 Do not install this unit at the following

locations.

● Places that are exposed to vapor or oil, such

as kitchens.

● Places that exceed the ambient temperature

range (-10 I to 50 I).

● Places at which corrosive gases are emitted.

● Places where radiation or X-rays and strong

radio waves or magnetism are present.

● Places that are subject to vibration.

䢇 Using this unit or cables connected to this

unit in places where strong radio waves and
magnetic fields are present (e.g. near a radio,
TV, transformer or motor) may increase the
noises in the image and color changes .

䢇 Do not install this unit at a place that is

directly exposed to cold air or near the outlet
of an air-conditioner. The dome cover may
become foggy when there is a drastic change
in temperature.

䢇 Although this unit is IP66-compliant, water-

proof under all kinds of environment is not
guaranteed.

Others

䢇 This unit comes with a built-in AGC circuit.

When the AGC function is turned on, the
sensitivity increases automatically at a dark
place and the screen may appear grainy. This
is not a malfunction.

䢇 When using the Automatic Tracking White

balance (ATW) mode, the color tone may
differ slightly from the actual color. This slight
color variation is caused by the principle of
Auto Tracking White balance circuit and is not
a camera malfunction.

䢇 When shooting an object with high brightness

(lamps, etc.), vertical lines may appear in the
image on the screen (smear phenomenon)
and bleeding may be found around the high
brightness object (blooming phenomenon).
These are due to the characteristics of the
CCD and not malfunctions.

䢇 Tur n i ng AONB DAY & NIGHT function

switches the image to black-and-white in a
dark place. When switching between colored
and black-and-white images, the bright
portions of the screen are enhanced and the
clarity of the screen may deteriorate. Overall
the sensitivity increases in the case of black­and-white images, therefore the scene may
appear grainy and white spots may become
visible. This is not a malfunction.

䢇 When the power source voltage drops (such

as during lightning or upon turning on the air­conditioner) distortion or noise may occur in
the image.

䢇 When this unit is moved from a cold to a

warm place, dew condensation may occur,
which may result in camera malfunctioning.
In this case, leave this unit at room
temperature for about 1 hour before turning
on the power.

䢇 The rotation angle of this unit has been

enlarged to enable installation at a wide
variety of locations. When the zoom function
of the lens is set to Wide and the tilt angle set
close to ±70°, a portion of this unit may be
visible on the shooting screen depending on
the rotation angle.
When this occurs, adjust the angle of view
accordingly. (A Pg. 25)

䢇 To prevent fogging due to changes in

temperature, make sure to insert the supplied
silica gel into the designated location.
(A Pg. 24)

䢇 When the supply voltage of the camera is

low, the input protection circuit within the
camera may be triggered and the power of
the camera may turn off automatically. Make
sure to use a power supply and voltage for
the camera that is within -10 % of the rated
voltage.

䢇 All Interconnecting Equipment must be UL

Listed.

䢇 Upon switching between the HOME and

ALARM positions, the camera focus may
change slightly after the zoom operation
comes to a stop. This is due to the built-in
lens performance and is not a malfunction.
(TK-C215VP12U/E only)

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Introduction

Precautions for proper use
of this product (continued)

Maintenance

䢇 Turn off the power before performing

maintenance.

䢇 Clean the dome cover using a lens cleaning

cloth (or soft cloth). Wiping it with thinner or
benzene may melt the surface or cause it to
fog. For tough stains, wipe using a cloth that
is dipped into a neutral detergent diluted with
water, followed by wiping with a dry cloth.

Energy Conservation

䢇 When not in use, turn off the power of the

system to save energy.

䡵 Note on consumable parts

(TK-C215VP12U/E only)

The following parts are consumable and
should be replaced after a certain number of
hours or a count of operations. The service
lives given below are only typical values. They
may vary depending on the operating
environment and conditions. Note that the
replacement of consumable parts is
chargeable even when they are replaced
before the termination of the warranty period.

䢇 Zoom lens assembly

Zooming operation: 2 million times

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Name of Parts

Camera

A

B

C

D
E

Mounting hole ⳯ 2

A

Use these when mounting the camera to the
ceiling, wall or electrical box.
(A Pg. 21)(A Pg. 31)

Note:

● To mount the camera using the electrical box,

consult the dealer from which this product is
purchased or any nearby JVC dealer.

B Hole for Connecting Cable and Piping

This is a hole for drawing out the connecting
cable.
This hole can also be used to mount directly to
pipes. (Piping hole: G3/4-14UNC)
(A Pg. 32)

F

C Mounting Screw for Fall Prevention Wire

Use this screw when mounting the fall prevention
wire to this unit. (Fall prevention wire is not
supplied with this product.)

Note:

● Connect the fall prevention wire to prevent

this unit from falling accidentally. The camera
unit may fall if this wire is not connected.

D Dome Cover
E Inner Dome

Set the switches as well as angle of view before
mounting the camera. (A Pg. 20)

F Plug for Piping Hole and Piping Hole

(Side)

Use this plug when mounting directly to pipes
from the side. The plug for piping hole is
mounted to this hole by default. (A Pg. 33)

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Introduction

Name of Parts (continued)

Camera (continued)

L
K

TK-C215VP12U/E only

J

I

G

G

Base

Mount the base to the ceiling, wall or electrical
box before mounting the camera.
(A Pg. 21)(A Pg. 31)

H Fastening Screw for Dome Cover

This is a fastening screw for the dome cover.
Use a supplied wrench to fasten/unfasten the
screw.

I AC 24 V/DC 12 V Power Supply Wire

DC 12 V Input: Red (+12 V), Black (GND)
AC 24 V Input: Nonpolar

Note:

● In order to use the optional heater unit sold

separately (part number KA-ZH215) with this
camera an AC 24 V power supply MUST be
use.

● The AC 24 V power supply should conform to

the following:

U-type: Class 2 only
E-type: Isolated power supply only

● For inquiries on the heater, consult your

nearby JVC dealer.

H

J Alarm signal cable

(TK-C215VP12U/E only)

Yellow (ALARM IN), Gray (ALARM GND).
(A Pg. 18)

K Protection Cover

Upon connecting the video cable please protect
the BNC connection using this rubber cover.

L Video signal output connector (BNC)

(A Pg. 17)

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Camera (Interior)

M

N

O
P

Q

R

S

T

*TK-C215VP4U/E is used in the above illustration

M Rotation Knob ( TK-C215VP4U/E only)

Rotate the lens unit to adjust the inclination of
the image. (A Pg. 25)

N

Rotation Center Mark

(A Pg. 25)

O Fall Prevention Wire

Use this to connect the base G to the dome
cover D.

P Camera Unit Fastening Screw ⳯ 2

Use this to fasten the camera body R to the
base G.
To remove (A Pg. 21)

Q [MONITOR]Monitor Terminal (RCA Jack)

(A Pg. 25)

R Camera Unit
S Connector for Power Supply of Heater

This is a power connector for use when the
heater (sold separately: KA-ZH215) is mounted.

T Space for Heater

Memo:

● When mounting the heater (sold separately:

KA-ZH215), read the instruction manual of
the heater carefully before mounting.

Lens
(A next page)

Y
X

W

V

U

U Camera Unit Fastening Clip ⳯ 2

This clip is used for fastening the camera unit to
the base. When removing the base, press
toward the direction indicated by the arrow to
release. (A Pg. 21)

V Tilt Fastening Screw

Upon adjusting the angle of view, tighten the
screw to ensure that camera’s angle of view
does not go out of alignment when it is used at a
location with strong vibration. (A Pg. 25)

W Shooting Direction Mark

Install the camera by aligning the shooting
direction with the arrow mark.

X Lug Plate

This plate is used for fastening the silica gel.
(A Pg. 24)

Y Space for Silica Gel

(A Pg. 24)

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Introduction

Setting the Switches and the Lens (TK-C215VP4U/E)

Set the video setting switches on the camera unit before mounting it.
To set the switches, use a fine-tipped screwdriver.

A
B

C

D

E

LL PHASE

O

1

N

2
3
4
5
6
7
8

LH

IRIS

LEVEL

RESET/[SPOT

R

B

2

4

WHT.
BAL.

FOCUS ADJUST

]

A [RESET/SPOT] RESET/SPOT button

When switch #8 is set to [RESET] position and
this button is pressed, the value of the white
balance or phase adjusted manually is reset to
the default value.

● When switch 2 [SELECT] is set to WHT.BAL.,

the white balance is reset to the default value.
When the switch is set to PHASE, the phase
is reset to the default value.

● When switch #8 is set to SPOT:

When this button is pressed, white spots are
corrected.
For instructions on correcting white spots,
see AWhite-spot correctionB (A Pg. 34).

B [R/B,+/-] R/B,+/- adjustment button

This button is pressed when manually adjusting
the white balance or when adjusting the vertical
phase of the line lock.
The function of this button is selected using the 2
[SELECT] switch.

● When manually adjusting the white balance:

Press the R button to increase the red tint
and decrease the blue tint.
Press the B button to increase the blue tint
and decrease the red tint.

F
G

Function Selection Switch Settings Chart
(Characters in bold indicate factory settings)

AGC OFF

1

SELECT

2
3

WHT.BAL.

4
5

DAY/NIGHT

6

RESERVED

7

RESET/SPOT

8

OFF

PHASE

LLSYNC

ATW
OFFBLC
OFF

RESET

ON

ON

WHT.BAL.

INT

MANU

ON
ON

SET TO OFF

SPOT

● When adjusting the phase:

Press the + or - button to adjust the phase.

C Function selection switches

1. [AGC] Auto-gain control switch.

Setting this switch to AONB automatically
increases the sensitivity even when the
brightness of the subject is insufficient.
(Default setting: ON)

2.

[SELECT] WHT.BAL./PHASE setting switch.

WHT.BAL. :

The B [R/B,+/-] buttons are used as [R/B]
adjustment buttons.

PHASE :

The B [R/B,+/-] buttons are used as [+/-]
adjustment buttons.
(Default setting: WHT.BAL.)

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