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Installation/Operation
MC3500/MC3600 Series
Monochrome Cameras
C1982M-A (12/00)
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In North America and Canada: Tel (800) 289-9100 or FAX (800) 289-9150
International Customers: Tel +1 (559) 292-1981 or FAX +1 (559) 348-1120
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS ................................................................................. 4
REGULATORY NOTICES ....................................................................................................................4
DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................... 5
Models ................................................................................................................................................. 5
CAMERA LAYOUT ...............................................................................................................................6
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................... 6
Lens Mounting ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Camera Mounting ................................................................................................................................ 7
POWER AND VIDEO CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................... 8
Power Connections .............................................................................................................................. 8
SWITCH SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................... 12
CAMERA PHASE ADJUSTMENT...................................................................................................... 14
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 15
WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION .................................................................................... 16
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure 1. Camera Layout ................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 2. DD/AI Lens Connector ........................................................................................................7
Figure 3. Camera Mounting ............................................................................................................... 7
Figure 4. Power Supply Connections................................................................................................. 8
Figure 5. AGC and EI Switch Settings .............................................................................................10
Figure 6. Back Focus Adjustment .................................................................................................... 11
Figure 7. Switch Settings ................................................................................................................. 12
Figure 8. BLC Setup Switches ......................................................................................................... 13
LIST OF TABLES
Table A. Recommended Wire Gauge and Wiring Distances ............................................................ 9
Table B. Video Coaxial Cable Requirements ....................................................................................9
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS
Prior to installation and use of this product, the following WARNINGS should be observed.
1. Installation and servicing should only be done by qualified service and installation personnel.
2. Installation shall be done in accordance with all local and national electrical and mechanical
codes utilizing only approved materials.
3. Use only installation methods and materials capable of supporting four times the maximum
specified load.
4. Use only UL listed class 2 power supply.
5. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
DD/AI Lens Connector
The maximum load for a direct drive lens must not exceed 25 mA.
The maximum load for an auto-iris lens must not exceed 50 mA.
REGULATORY NOTICES
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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 the 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the 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 many not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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DESCRIPTION
The MC3500 and MC3600 Series are compact, monochrome video cameras with a 1/3-inch CCD imager. All
cameras have a direct drive/auto iris lens connector and adjustable back focus, and accept C and CS lenses.
Models
MC3500S-2 Standard resolution, 330 TV lines, HyperHAD™ CCD, 1.0 lux at f1.2, EIA
MC3500S-2X Standard resolution, 380 TV lines, Hyper HAD+ CCD, 0.1 lux at f1.2, CCIR
MC3600H-2 High resolution, 480 TV lines, EXview HAD CCD™, 1.0 lux at f1.2, EIA
MC3600H-2X High resolution, 570 TV lines, EXview HAD+ CCD 0.05 lux at f1.2, CCIR
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