Pelco MC3810-2 User Manual

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MC3810-2

1/3-Inch

Monochrome

Camera

Installation/

Operation Manual

C1905M (10/99)

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CONTENTS

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Section Page

DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................3

LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF PARTS...........................................................................3

TOP/FRONT/SIDE .....................................................................................................3

REAR .........................................................................................................................4

INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................5

BACKFOCUS ADJUSTMENT....................................................................................6

VERTICAL PHASE ADJUSTMENT ...........................................................................6

INCIDENT LIGHT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT .................................................................6

BACKLIGHT CONTROL ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................6

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................6

SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................7

REGULATORY NOTICES ..........................................................................................8

WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION ....................................................................8

Figure Page

1 Location of Top, Front, and Side Parts ...............................................................3

2 Location of Rear Parts .......................................................................................4

3 Lens Mounting Dimensions................................................................................5

4 Replacing Lens Plug ..........................................................................................5

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DESCRIPTION

The MC3810-2 is a black and white video camera that is designed for use in a monitoring
system.

Features

High resolution and high sensitivity with a 1/3-inch CCD imager
CCD iris function
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
AC line lock
C or CS lens mount
Compatibility with auto iris lenses that are controlled by either DC or video signals
Level and backlight control adjustments for various lighting conditions
Isolated power circuit

LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF PARTS

TOP/FRONT/SIDE

Refer to Figure 1 for parts on the top, front, and side of the camera.

1

NOTE:

When the auto iris
lens selection switch is set
to VIDEO, “hunting” may
occur. If this occurs, use the
LEVEL L/H adjustment
screw on the lens to change
the incident light level. When
adjusting the incident light
level, set the ALC (Auto­matic Light Control)
adjustment screw to AV.

C

CS

C

AUTO-IRIS

VIDEO IDC

LENS

LOCK

B&W VIDEO CAMERA

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Figure 1. Location of Top, Front, and Side Parts

1 Focal length adjustment ring and locking screw

Use this ring to adjust the focal length (the distance between the lens mounting plane
and the image plane). Use the locking screw to lock the focal length.

2 Auto iris lens selection switch (DC/VIDEO)

Use to select the control signal for the auto iris lens.
DC: For auto iris lenses controlled by DC signals.
VIDEO: For auto iris lenses controlled by video signals.

3 Lens connector

This four-pin socket supplies power and control signals to an auto iris lens.

4 Tripod adapter

The tripod adapter can be attached to either the top or bottom of the camera using the
three attached screws (UNC 1/4-20). The adapter is attached at the factory to the bot­tom of the camera.

5 Lens mount

Use to attach a C- or CS-mount lens. To attach a lens, turn the focal length adjustment
ring to the appropriate position. The factory setting is CS mount.

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