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usage and the like.
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Note
Contents of this manual
Conventions and symbols
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prior notice. The model names (EX) are omitted in the text below.
WHITE BALANCE
AGC
SENSE UP
CAMERA TITLE
ADVANCED MENU..
ATW-W
HIGH
OFF
- - -
button
Cursor
Sub-menu
BASIC MENU
WHITE BALANCE
AGC
SENSE UP
CAMERA TITLE
ADVANCED MENU..
ATW-W
OFF
OFF
- - -
Change mark
TK-C9200/9201/9300/9301TK-C2201
SET
MENU
F.
ADJ
button
MENU button
SET button
Menu Setting Procedure
Menu Setting Procedure
1
Press the [MENU] button.
2
Set the cursor (E) to a desired menu item with the [ J / K ]
button.
3
Change the setting with the [ H / I ] button.
When a setting has been changed, a change mark (Z) is displayed.
4
Press the [MENU] button to exit the setting.
To display the sub-menu, set the cursor (E) to an item with sub-menu
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and press the [SET] button.
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BASIC MENU
WHITE BALANCE Screen
This menu item allows to adjust camera white balance.
[Setting values : ATW-N, ATW-W, AWC] (Default value: ATW-W)
ATW-N : This is the ATW (Auto-Tracking White Balance) mode. The camera
adjusts the white balance automatically according to the color
temperature of the scene illumination (color temperature 3200 K to 8000
K).
ATW-W: This mode supports a wider range of color temperature (color
temperature 2300 K to 10000 K) than ATW-N.
AWC : This is the AWC (preset white balance adjustment) mode.
Press the [SET] button to display the [WHITE BALANCE CONTROL]
screen.
WHITE BALANCE CONTROL Screen
AWC SET
Press the [SET] button to adjust and preset the white balance automatically.
When the [SET] button is pressed during black-and-white operation,
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"AWC ERROR:LOW LIGHT" appears and white balance cannot be
preset.
R GAIN
Adjusts the R (red) hue during AWC. The larger the number, the more reddish the
color becomes.
[Setting values : 0 to 255]
B GAIN
Adjusts the B (blue) hue during AWC. The larger the number, the more bluish the
color becomes.
[Setting values : 0 to 255]
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BASIC MENU
AGC
This item sets the AGC (Automatic Gain Control).
[Setting values : OFF, MID, HIGH] (Default value: MID)
When set to "HIGH", the screen appears grainy in dark places.
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SENSE UP
Electronic Sense Up is a function that provides higher sensitivity level by
lengthening the exposure time. Use this item to set the number of times to
increase sensitivity when the subject becomes dark.
When set to "x32", the sensitivity increases automatically until 32 times from the
standard level. Motion may become unnatural when the sensitivity increases as
shutter speed will decrease.
When the setting value is increased, the screen may appear grainy,
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whitish, or white spots may appear; this is not a camera malfunction.
This setting takes priority over [SHUTTER SPEED].
CAMERA TITLE
This item sets the title to be displayed on the bottom left of the screen.
[Setting values : --- (no title), CAM001 to CAM256]
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AREA 1AREA 2AREA 3AREA 4
Photometry area
ADVANCED MENU
ALC SETTINGS Screen
BRIGHTNESS
Adjusts video signal brightness level. The larger the value, dark area becomes
more visible. The smaller the value, bright area becomes more visible.
[Setting values : -5 to NORMAL to 5] (Default value: NORMAL)
BLC AREA
Press the [SET] button to display the fixed photometry area. Select one of the
following four types.
[Setting values : AREA1 to AREA4] (Default value: AREA1)
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When the BLC (backlight compensation) selector switch is set to "OFF",
[BLC AREA] does not work even if it is set.
AVERAGE:PEAK
Sets the exposure detection method to the ratio of the AVERAGE value and
PEAK value.
MOTION:Prioritizes motion. AGC (Automatic Gain Control) operates with priority.
COMBO:Adjusts motion and picture quality equally.
PICTURE:Prioritizes picture quality. SENSE UP (Electronic Sense Up) operates with
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priority.
When [AGC] or [SENSE UP] is set to "OFF", "ALC PRIORITY" does not
work even if it is set.
SHUTTER SPEED
Sets the speed of the electronic shutter. The higher the shutter speed, the smear
phenomenon due to the characteristic of the CCD where white, vertical stripes
appear around a bright light source will be emphasized.
When the AES on/off switch is set to "OFF", [AES LIMIT] does not work even if it is set.
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WIDE-D LEVEL(TK-C9300U/E, TK-C9301EG)
Enables subjects with a high contrast to be seen clearly and naturally. The larger
the value, the higher the contrast. The smaller the value, the lower the contrast.
[Setting values : -5 to NORMAL to 5] (Default value: NORMAL)
When the [WIDE-D] switch is set to "OFF", [WIDE-D LEVEL] does not
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work even if it is set.
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ADVANCED MENU
VIDEO SETTINGS Screen
LCD TYPE
Enables settings to be made according to preference when using a LCD (Liquid
Crystal Display).
When the MONITOR TYPE selector switch is set to "CRT", [LCD TYPE]
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does not work even if it is set.
WB AREA (WHITE BALANCE AREA)
Sets the white balance target area. When set to "ON", the area specified in [WB
AREA] is set as target.
[Setting values : OFF (whole screen), ON (set area)] (Default value: OFF)
COLOR LEVEL (U model), COLOUR LEVEL (E/EG model)
Adjusts video signal color level.
[Setting values : -5 (lighten the color) to NORMAL to 5 (darken the color)]
(Default value: NORMAL)
When [AUX FUNCTION] is set to "OUT:B&W" or during B/W mode, [COLOR
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LEVEL (COLOUR LEVEL)] does not work even if it is set.
BLACK LEVEL
Adjusts the black level of the video signal under low illumination.
[Setting values:-5 (low level) to NORMAL to 5 (high level)] (Default value: NORMAL)
AUTO BLACK
Adjusts the black level of the video signal.
[Setting values : OFF, ON] (Default value: ON)
ENHANCE LEVEL
Adjusts contour correction to enhance sharpness on the monitor screen.
[Setting values : -5 (soft) to NORMAL to 5 (sharp)] (Default value: NORMAL)
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ADVANCED MENU
DNR LEVEL
Sets DNR (Digital Noise Reduction). When set to "HIGH", noise is effectively
reduced but picture quality of the video deteriorates.
Enables the reverse mode to be set. When set to "ON", the image is inversed
horizontally and vertically.
[Setting values : OFF, ON] (Default value: OFF)
PRIVACY MASK Screen
This function allows you to set and mask the parts on the screen that you do not
wish to shoot so that they are not recorded.
For details, refer to "Setting the Privacy Mask" (A page 15) .
BRIGHTNESS
Sets the brightness of the part of the image that was masked. The smaller the
value, the darker the image. The larger the value, the brighter the image.
[Setting values : 0 to 10 to 15] (Default value: 10)
MASK No.1-4
[Setting values : OFF, ON] (Default value: OFF)
Privacy mask can be individually set for each number. Up to four masked
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areas can be set. Set to "ON" and press the [SET] button to display the
mask setting screen.
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ADVANCED MENU
MAINTENANCE Screen
CCD SPOT CORRECTION
Compensates for white spots on the CCD. Press the [SET] button to display the
items for selection.
[Items for selection : CANCEL, EXECUTE]
CANCEL : Returns to the MAINTENANCE screen.
EXECUTE : Executes white spot compensation on the CCD.
Attach the lens cap before executing white spot compensation on the CCD. Also,
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turn on the power for 30 minutes to warm up the camera before execution.
FACTORY SETTINGS
The values set on the menu screen are returned to the default settings. Press the
[SET] button to display the items for selection.
[Items for selection : CANCEL, CLEAR(W/O TITLE), CLEAR(ALL)]
CANCEL: Returns to the MAINTENANCE screen.
CLEAR(W/O TITLE) : Returns setting values except for TITLE to the default.
CLEAR(ALL): Returns all setting values to the default.
DAY/NIGHT Screen (TK-C9300U/E, TK-C9301EG)
D/N MODE
Sets the displayed video when the Day/Night function is set to "ON" or "AUTO".
When set to "B&W", the IR cut filter is switched off and the sensitivity is increased.
[Setting values :
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AUTO LEVEL
Sets the brightness level where the camera will switch between color and black-and-white.
[Setting values : DARK, NORMAL, BRIGHT] (Default value: NORMAL)
AUTO TIME
Sets the detection time of the brightness level. The camera switches between color and
black-and-white when the brightness level is detected after the selected period of time.
B&W (black-and-white), AUTO (black-and-white/color)] (Default value: AUTO)
When the DAY/NIGHT selector switch is set to "OFF" or [AUX
FUNCTION] is set to "IN : D/N", [D/N MODE] cannot be set.
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ADVANCED MENU
MOTION DETECT Screen (TK-C9300U/E, TK-C9301EG)
Motion Detect displays the alarm title and outputs an alarm signal when there are
movements in the image. Alarm signal is output from the AUX terminal on the rear
panel.
DETECT LEVEL
Sets the level to detect movements. The larger the value, the higher the
sensitivity. The smaller the value, the lower the sensitivity.
[Setting values : -5 to NORMAL to 5] (Default value: NORMAL)
Even the flicker of a fluorescent lamp can be detected when a high value
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is set.
After setting, make sure to check the operation of the Motion Detect
function using [DEMONSTRATION].
AREA EDIT
Sets the detection area of Motion Detect.
TITLE SIZE
Sets the size of the text displayed when Motion Detect is functioning. When set to
"DOUBLE", the text displayed will be twice the size of the text in the menu.
Use this to check whether the Motion Detect function is set correctly.
Press the [SET] button to start the demonstration.
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ADVANCED MENU
AUX FUNCTION Screen (TK-C9300U/E, TK-C9301EG)
AUX FUNCTION
Sets the input/output signal of the AUX terminal.
[Setting values : IN:ALARM, IN:D/N, OUT:ALARM, OUT:B&W]
(Default value: IN:ALARM)
IN:ALARM : Displays image on the monitor when alarm signal is input from the
IN:D/N: Switches image to the color/black-and-white mode when alarm
OUT:ALARM : Outputs alarm signal to the AUX terminal when movements are
OUT:B&W : Outputs alarm signal to the AUX terminal when the image switches
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TITLE SIZE
Sets the size of the title displayed when alarm signal is input. When set to
"DOUBLE", the text displayed will be twice the size of the text in the menu.
Sets the color of the title displayed when alarm signal is input.
[Setting values : WHITE, GREEN, CYAN, YELLOW] (Default value: WHITE)
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ALARM TIME
Sets the time to display alarm on the screen when alarm signal is input.
[Setting values : 5s to 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s, 60s] (Default value: 5s)
IN POLARITY
Sets the polarity of the input alarm signal.
[Setting values : MAKE (short), BREAK (open) (Default value: MAKE)
AUX terminal.
signal is input from the AUX terminal.
detected.
to black-and-white.
When "IN:ALARM" is selected, press the [SET] button to display the submenu. You can set the [TITLE SIZE], [TITLE COLOR], [TITLE COLOUR]
and [ALARM TIME] items on the sub-menu.
If D/N switch is OFF, "IN:D/N" can not be selected. If D/N switch is
changed to OFF during "IN:D/N" is displayed, "IN:D/N" is changed to
"OFF".
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WHITE BALANCE
AGC
SENSE UP
CAMERA TITLE
ADVANCED MENU..
ATW-W
HIGH
OFF
- - -
WHITE BALANCE CONTROL
AWC SET
R GAIN
B GAIN
160
160
[BASIC MENU] Screen
[WHITE BALANCE CONTROL] Screen
Setting Examples
When the [AUX FUNCTION] switch is set to "OUT:ALARM" or
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"OUT:B&W", [IN POLARITY] does not work even if it is set.
OUT POLARITY
Sets the polarity of the output alarm signal.
[Setting values : MAKE (short), BREAK (open) (Default value: MAKE)
When the [AUX FUNCTION] switch is set to "IN:ALARM" or "IN:D/N",
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[OUT POLARITY] does not work even if it is set.
Manual Adjustment of White Balance
White balance of this camera can be set to adjust automatically according to the
subject.
When the automatic adjustment results in a "reddish screen" for example, adjust
the white balance manually.
1
Set the [WHITE BALANCE] item on the menu screen to "AWC"
and press the [SET] button.
2
Press the [J/K] button to select the hue ([R GAIN]/[B GAIN]).
3
Press the [H/I] button to change the hue setting.
The hue changes according to the selected value.
4
Press the [MENU] button to exit the manual adjustment of white
balance.
The settings of [R GAIN] and [B GAIN] work during color operation. To
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adjust the setting value, do so during color operation.