Pelco MC3700 User Manual

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Installation/Operation

MC3700 Series
Monochrome Camera

C1987M (6/02)

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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

LENS SETUP AND FOCUS PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................ 10

BACK FOCUS ADJUSTMENT................................................................................................................................11

SWITCH SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................................. 12

CAMERA SYNCHRONIZATION ............................................................................................................................ 14

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 15

WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 16

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure 1. Camera Layout ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Figure 2. AID/AIV Lens Connector.......................................................................................................................... 7

Figure 3. Camera Mounting .................................................................................................................................... 7

Figure 4. Power Supply Connections...................................................................................................................... 8

Figure 5. Back Focus Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................11

Figure 6. Switch Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Figure 7. 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 be done only 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 MC3700 Series monochrome video camera is compact, with a 1/3-inch CCD imager. The camera has a direct
drive/auto iris lens connector and adjustable back focus, and accepts C and CS lenses.

Models

MC3700S-2 Standard resolution, 380 TV lines, SuperHAD™ CCD, 0.08 lux @ 50 IRE, f1.2, EIA
MC3700S-2X Standard resolution, 380 TV lines, SuperHAD™ CCD, 0.08 lux @ 50 IRE, f1.2, CCIR

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