Pelco C10DN-6X, C10DN-7X User Manual

C2945M-D (6/08)
C10DN Series Camera
Quick Start Guide

This quick start guide describes how to install and configure the C10DN Series camera in most
applications. It contains a representation of the setup menus to help you locate and change specific
settings.

Refer to the enclosed CD for the following documentation:

• Installation/Operation manual: C2944M

• Quick Start Guide: C2945M

• Important Safety Instructions: SAFETY.PDF

MODELS

C10DN-6 1/3-inch high resolution day/night, CCD camera, 24 VAC or 12 VDC, NTSC format
C10DN-6X 1/3-inch high resolution day/night, CCD camera, 24 VAC or 12 VDC, PAL format
C10DN-7X 1/3-inch high resolution day/night, CCD camera, 220 to 240 VAC, PAL format

C10DN-7X BACK

ì Camera Mount
î Back Focus Locking Screw
ï Lens Mount
ñ Auto Iris Lens Connector
ó Setup Button

r Ground Screw
s Power Connector

• C 10DN-6/6X, Power Terminal Block

• C 10DN-7X, Power Cord

t Video Output Connector

SETUP MENUS

The camera default settings are set at the factory to operate in most applications and lighting conditions,
and normally require no adjustments. Sometimes, however, adjustments may be necessary.

Use the setup menus to customize the camera settings for your application as needed. Refer to the
Installation/Operation manual (C2946M) for complete instructions and explanations of camera settings.

PROFILES

STANDARD
DAY&NIGHT
GAMING

MAIN MENU

PROFILES
EXPOSURE SET.
FUNCTION SET.
SAVE AS CUSTOM
PIXEL CORRECTION
SYSTEM INFORMATION

->

->

->

->

->

->

EXIT

CUSTOM

BACK EXIT

EXPOSURE SET.

AUTO EXPOSURE
ECLIPSER
DC IRIS LEVEL
FLICKERLESS
AGC
DAY&NIGHT
DETECT TIME
FILTER LIMIT

BACK EXIT

FUNCTION SET.

LINE SYNC
WHITE BALANCE
CHROMA
GAMMA
SHARPNESS
CABLE COMPENSATION
MASKING
TITLE

BACK EXIT

SAVE AS CUSTOM

CURRENT SETTING
ARE SAVED

OK CANCEL

PIXEL CORRECTION

COVER THE LENS
AND PRESS OK

OK CANCEL

SYSTEM INFORMATION

FIRMWARE VERSION
OSD VERSION

RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS

BACK EXIT

-> ESC

-> OFF

-> -8

-> OFF

-> LOW

-> AUTO

-> 5SEC

-> OFF

-> AUTO

-> AUTO

->

-> 60%

-> SHARP

-> SHORT

->

->

->

ECLIPSER

LINE SYNC

MASKING

TITLE

-> OFF

-> 17

-> 4

-> AUTO

-> 38

-> OFF

-> -2

-> 0

-> OFFTITLE

ECLIPSER
THRESHOLD
LEVEL

BACK EXIT

LINE SYNC
V-PHASE ADJ

BACK EXIT

MASK
MASK COLOR
MASK EDIT
MASK ERASE

BACK EXIT

EDIT TITLE

BACK EXIT

RESTORE FACTORY SETTING

#.##
#.##

ALL SETTING ARE
INITIALIZED

OK CANCEL

ACCESSING THE SETUP MENUS

Use the 5-position button controller on the side panel of the camera to access and navigate the on-screen
display (OSD) menus. Use the following table to navigate through the menu options.

Menu Options Navigating the Menu

Display the MAIN MENU on the screen.
Move the cursor up or down in a menu or toggle

through menu selections.

Press and hold down the center button for two
seconds.

Move the button up or down.

Move the cursor right or left in a menu. Move the button left or right.
Select a menu or make a menu selection. Press the center button.
Save a setting and then return to the menu. Press the center button.

LENS

The C10DN Series camera supports both manual and auto iris lenses, either fixed focal length or
varifocal. It automatically senses an auto iris lens as soon as you plug in the connector.

The camera has a standard CS mount that can accept a C mount lens with a PCMA40 lens adapter.
To mount the lens onto the camera:

1. Make sure the lens does not touch the camera imager when installed.

2. Use clean, compressed air or a clean, dry lens cloth to make sure there is no dust or other foreign
matter between the lens and the camera imager.

3. C mount lens: Screw the adapter onto the lens.

4. Screw the lens onto the lens mount.

5. Auto iris lens: Connect the 4-pin connector from the lens to the connector on the side of the
camera.

6. Perform the lens focusing procedure before using the lens (refer to Lens Focus).

MOUNT

ed.

The C10DN Series camera can be mounted from either the top or bottom, depending on the type of
camera mount used in your installation. Use a standard 1/4-20 screw. The maximum thread depth is

0.25 inches (6.4 mm).

POWER

Connect 12 VDC or 24 VAC power to the back of the camera using the supplied terminal block. Use a
Class 2 isolated power source for the C10DN camera that can supply 12 VDC ±15% or 24 VAC ±15%,
50/60 Hz. Maximum power consumption is approximately 3.5 W.

C10DN-7X Camera Only

The C10DN-7X camera uses a power main supply of 220 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz. This main supply must also
have a minimum rating of 50 mA.

CAUTION: Unplug the power cord during installation.

VIDEO

Connect a coaxial video cable to the BNC connector on the back of the camera.

DC IRIS LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

Select this option to adjust the electronic properties of the DC drive auto iris lens to the auto iris
electronic properties of the camera. Perform the following procedure before using the camera or each
time you change the lens.

1. Focus the camera (refer to Lens Focus section).

2. Aim the camera at a bright, flickerless scene.

3. Select DC IRIS LEVEL from the MAIN MENU.

4. Adjust the DC IRIS LEVEL value (for the best image). The range is -20 to 20. The default setting
is -8.

5. Press the center of the button to save the value.

6. Exit the MAIN MENU.

LENS FOCUS

After mounting the lens, you must focus

BACK FOCUS

LOCKING SCREW

VARIFOCAL
LOCKING SCREW

your C10DN Series camera. Adjust both
the back focus (on the camera) and the fine
focus (on the lens).

LENS FOCUS
LOCKING SCREW

NOTE: The back focus has already been
adjusted using a standard CS mount lens.
However, you might need to adjust it again
to match the mounted lens.

1. Auto iris only: Cover the auto iris
lens with a suitable neutral density
(ND) filter. This opens the iris fully.
For best results, use a ND3 filter.

2. Manual iris only: Open the iris

1.5 MM ALLEN WRENCH

MANUAL IRIS
LOCKING SCREW

completely. The figure (right) shows
the manual iris, varifocal, and lens
focus locking screws for a sample lens. Refer to your lens documentation for more information.

3. If automatic gain control (AGC) is set to OFF, set it to LOW or HIGH on the FUNCTION SETTINGS
menu. AGC is set to LOW by default.

a. Display the FUNCTION SETTINGS menu.
b. Change AGC to either LOW or HIGH.
c. Select EXIT to save the AGC setting.

4. Aim the camera at the farthest object in the field of view. Make sure it is at least 6.5 ft (2 m)
away.

5. Fixed focal length lens only:
a. Set the lens focal length to far (

∞

).

b. Adjust the back focus:

(1) Use a 1.5-mm Allen wrench to loosen the back focus locking screw.
(2) Turn the lens until the image is focused.
(3) Tighten the back focus locking screw clockwise.

WARNING: Do not overtighten the back focus locking screw because you may
damage the camera.

(Back focus is a coarse adjustment. You will make the fine focus adjustment in the next step.)

c. Adjust the lens focus to achieve the best fine focus.

6. Varifocal lens only:
a. Set the varifocal to wide (W) and the lens focal length to far (

∞).

b. Adjust the back focus:

(1) Use a 1.5-mm Allen wrench to loosen the back focus locking screw.
(2) Turn the lens until the image is focused.

(3) Tighten the back focus locking screw clockwise.

WARNING: Do not overtighten the back focus locking screw because you may
damage the camera.

(Back focus is a coarse adjustment. You will make the fine focus adjustment in steps c and d.)
c. Move the varifocal locking screw up or down to set the field of view.
d. Adjust the lens focus to achieve the best fine focus.
e. Repeat steps c and d until the focus is correct.

7. Manual iris only: Adjust the iris for the best picture quality. The largest aperture gives the best
light sensitivity; the smallest aperture gives the greatest depth of field.

8. Tighten all lens locking screws.

WARNING: When tightening the lens locking screws, do not overtighten or force any
screw.

9. Auto iris only: Remove the ND filter.

10. If necessary, reset the AGC setting to its previous value.
a. Display the FUNCTION SETTINGS menu.
b. Change AGC to OFF, LOW, or HIGH.
c. Select EXIT to save the AGC setting.

11. Auto iris only: Perform the auto iris lens adjustment procedure (refer to DC Iris Level
Adjustment).

REVISION HISTORY

Manual # Date Comments

C2945M 11/07 Original version.
C2945M-A 1/08 Revised setup menus.
C2945M-B 3/08 Made references to manual numbers generic to simplify for future updates.
C2945M-C 4/08 Added power connection information for model C10DN-7X.
C2945M-D 6/08 Revised power requirements for model C10DN-7X.

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