JVC TK-C720U User Manual

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1/3"CCD COLOR VIDEO CAMERA

TK-C720U

Replacement of TK-C400U

High-resolution, High-sensitivity CCTV
Camera with Digital Signal Processor for
Use in Low Ambient Light

(24V AC/12V DC)

䡲 Integrated Digital Signal Processor

for Low-light Applications (1.5 lux)

䡲 1/3-inch IT CCD with 380,000

Effective Pixels

䡲 470 Lines of Horizontal Resolution
䡲 Automatic Gain Control (AGC)

Shown with optional lens

䡲 Auto White Balance with Optional
䡲 Manual Adjustment
䡲 S/N Ratio of 50 dB (AGC Off)
䡲 Back-light Compensation

Automatic Electronic Shutter

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JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.

1700 Valley Road, Wayne, N.J. 07470

TEL: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

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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Application in Low-light Environments

The TK-C720U packs a host of powerful features in a
compact unit that’s engineered for reliability under the
toughest conditions. It delivers crisp color pictures, even
when ambient light is low, making it ideal for a wide range
of CCTV applications.

䡲 1/3-Inch CCD with 380,000 Effective Pixels

JVC's TK-C720U comes with a 1/3-inch Interline Transfer (IT)
CCD for accurate color reproduction and crisp pictures with
no image lag or distortion.

䡲 Detail Corrections — Horizontal and Vertical: 2H

The TK-C720U provides wide-ranging detail correction —
horizontal and vertical, dual-edged with 2H line memory.

䡲 Built-in Digital Signal Processor (DSP)

JVC's innovative Digital Signal Processor (DSP) automatically
adjusts camera parameters to ensure sharp, natural pictures
(470 lines of horizontal resolution) in near total darkness.

䡲 Automatic Gain Control (AGC)

For pictures at just 1.5 lux, Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
increases the camera's sensitivity as ambient light level falls.

䡲 Auto White-Balance with Manual Adjustment

Auto White-Balance is adjusted either automatically or manually
over a color temperature range of 2,900 to 8,000K, assuring
flexible operation in a wide range of environments.

䡲 S/N Ratio of 50 dB (AGC Off)

The TK-C720U features a signal-to-noise ratio of 50 dB for sharp
pictures with very precise color reproduction.

Specifications

Signal system Based on NTSC standard
Pickup device 1/3" Interline-Transfer CCD

Number of effective pixels 380,000 (768 H x 494 V)
Video process circuit Built-in DSP (9 bits)
Pickup area 4.8 (H) x 3.6 (V) mm
Sync system Internal, Line Lock (60 Hz regions only)
Scanning system 2:1 interlaced, 525 lines
Scanning frequency (H) 15.734 kHz (V) 59.94 Hz
Video output Composite video signal: 1.0 V(p-p), 75 ohms
Video S/N 50 dB (AGC “OFF”)
Horizontal resolution 470 TV lines
Minimum required illumination 1.5 lux (f1.2 AGC ON) — Video level 25%

Iris control Video iris/DC iris
White balance ATW/Manual
BLC ON and OFF
AES ON and OFF

Lens mount C/CS mount (Possible to be attached to

Power requirement AC 24 V (60Hz), DC 12 V
Power consumption 4.3 W
Operating temperature range 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C)

Weight 0.8 lbs. (360g)

(with complementary color filter)

3.0 lux (f1.2 AGC ON) — Video level 50%

the camera with the lens mount change
function.)

Recommended temperature range:
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

Controls, connectors and indicators

q BACK FOCUS locking screw
w BACK FOCUS adjustment and

C/CSmount selector ring

e Lens mount (C or CS)
r VIDEO/ DC IRIS switch
t LEVEL volume
y IRIS connector
u Camera mounting bracket
i AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL

switch

Dimensions

U1-32

2 (50)

2 (50)

1-5/16 (32.5)

o AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC

SHUTTER switch

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switch

!1 WHITE BALANCE select switch
!2 LL/INT select switch
!3 PHASE/ W.B. select switch
!4 PHASE/W.B. adjustment button
!5 RESET button

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4-9/16 (115)

BF LOCK

2-5-/16 (58)

DIGITAL

1-3/16 (30)

COLOR VIDEO CAMERA

1/4-20 UNC

Unit: inches (mm)

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

DISTRIBUTED BY

■The Hachioji Plant of Victor Company of Japan, Ltd., has received ISO14001 Certification
under the global standard for environmental management.

Printed in Japan

This catalog is printed on recycled paper.

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