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- Page 1 COLOR VIDEO CAMERA TK-C1530U/E TK-C1531EG For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. TK-C1530U/E,TK-C1531EG Serial No. INSTRUCTIONS LST0459-001C...
- Page 2 FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. Read all of these instructions. Save these instructions for later use. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning.
- Page 3 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this appliance where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Safety Precautions FOR USA AND CANADA CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash wish arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle isintended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"... - Page 5 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
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Page 6: European Union
Union. (Business users) If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product. [Other Countries outside the European Union] f you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment. - Page 7 Dear Customer, This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. European representative of Victor Company of Japan Limited.is: JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH P.O.Box 10 05 52 61145 Friedberg Germany Sehr geehrter Kunde, sehr geehrte Kundin, dieses Gerät stimmt mit den gültigen europäischen Richtlinien und...
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Page 8: Features
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Safety Precautions ... 4 Features ... 8 Contents ... 9 Operating Precautions ... 10 Name of Parts and their Functions ... 12 Setup System Example ... 17 Flow for Connection/Settings ... 19 Mounting the lens ... 20 Connecting the back panel ... 22 Mounting the camera ... -
Page 10: Operating Precautions
Introduction Operating Precautions Storage and Location of Use This camera has been designed for indoor use. When you use it outdoors, be sure to use a housing or the like. Do not install or use the camera in the following places. ●... - Page 11 Others This camera comes with a built-in AGC circuit. The sensitivity increases automatically at a dark place and the screen may appear grainy. This is not a malfunction. While the AGC is activated, if a transceiver which causes strong electromagnetic wave is used near the camera, the picture may suffer from beat.
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Page 12: Name Of Parts And Their Functions
Introduction Name of Parts and their Functions Front/Bottom/Side panel IRIS VIDEO LEVEL Back focus adjustment ring This ring switches between back focus adjustment and lens mounting method. When adjustment is required, loosen the back focus fastening screw J by turning it anti-clockwise. After the adjustment, tighten the fastening screw by turning it clockwise. - Page 13 Note: ● Do not use a screw that is longer than the specified length. It may damage the internal parts. [IRIS] Iris Terminal This is connected to an automatic iris control lens. [VIDEO,DC] Iris Selector Switch This should be set according to the type of lens if an automatic iris control lens is used.
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Page 14: Back Panel
Introduction Name of Parts and their Functions (continued) Back panel TK-C1530 CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE) ISOLATED POWER ONLY(E TYPE) DC12V d AC24V H TK-C1531EG SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL POWER RX TERM-OFF MENU VIDEO OUT SELECTOR SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL POWER RX TERM-OFF MENU VIDEO OUT SELECTOR... - Page 15 [AC24V,DC12V] Power input terminal To connect to AC 24 V or DC 12 V power supply. (A Pg. 22) [TX+ ,TX- ,RX+ Terminal for inputting or outputting signals with electrical characteristics conforming to the EIATIA RS-422A or RS-485 standard. [AUX,GND] External terminal This terminal is for the input/output signals that are set in the AUX MODE of the AUX FUNCTION screen.
- Page 16 Introduction Name of Parts and their Functions (continued) [RX TERM-OFF,ON/INT,LL] Function Selector Switch [RX TERM-OFF,ON] RX Signal Terminal ON/OFF Switch This sets whether or not the signal between RX+ control signal connection terminals L should be terminated at the value of 110K resistance.
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Page 17: Setup
● For the types of connecting cables and the distances required, read Connecting the back panel (A Pg. 22) carefully before connecting. ● Loop connection cannot be made for control signal cables. Power TK-C1530U/E : AC24 V or DC12 V Cable TK-C1531EG : AC220 V-240V Control Signal... - Page 18 Setup System Example (continued) Precautions when using RM-P2580E: When operating a system using the RM-P2580E, several cameras (up to 16) can be connected and used on one control signal cable. Consequently, an incorrect switch setting on just a single camera will cause the entire system to work incorrectly.
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Page 19: Flow For Connection/Settings
Flow for Connection/Settings Follow the procedures below to connect/set this unit. Turn off the power of devices to be used before connecting the cables. Mounting the lens (A Pg. 20) step 1 Mount the lens. Connecting the back panel (A Pg. 22) step 2 Connect the control signal cable, video signal coaxial cable and the like. -
Page 20: Mounting The Lens
Setup Mounting the lens VIDEO IRIS VIDEO COLOR VIDEO CAMERA LEVEL 4 pin plug... - Page 21 Check the mounting method of the lens before mounting ● This camera is set to CS-mount lens before shipment. To use a C-mount lens, loosen the back focus fastening screw with a screwdriver, turn the back focus adjustment ring with your finger or the screwdriver and change the mounting method.
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Page 22: Connecting The Back Panel
Connecting the back panel Connect to AC Connect to AC 220 V- 24 V or DC 12 V 240 V power supply power supply (TK-C1531EG) (TK-C1530U/E) CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE) SEE INSTRUCTION ISOLATED POWER ONLY(E TYPE) MANUAL POWER DC12V d... - Page 23 If the wrong cable is connected, the internal circuit may be damaged. Do not use the camera. Bring it to your nearest JVC dealer for inspection. TK-C1531EG (AC 220 V-240 V) Connect the power supply cable to the AC 220 V-240 V power supply.
- Page 24 Setup Connecting the back panel (continued) Connecting alarm input/output terminal Alarm input terminal Connect infrared sensor, door sensor, metal sensor or sensor of manual switch and the like. ● To prevent noise from entering the internal circuit, supply non-voltage setting signal. ●...
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Page 25: Mounting The Camera
Mounting the camera When mounting the camera on a fixer, pan/tilt and the like, use the camera- mounting screw hole located on the camera-mounting bracket. Camera-mounting Camera-mounting bracket fixing screw hole screws (x2: M2.6 x 6 mm) Rotation-preventive hole IRIS VIDEO LEVEL COLOR VIDEO CAMERA... - Page 26 Setup Mounting the camera (continued) Mounting the camera-mounting bracket on top of the camera The camera-mounting bracket is originally mounted at the bottom of the camera before shipment but it can also be mounted on top of the camera. Camera-mounting bracket fastening screws IRIS VIDEO...
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Page 27: Fall Prevention
Remove the camera-mounting bracket fastening screws (x2). The camera-mounting bracket is removed from the camera. Mounting the camera-mounting bracket on top of the camera Mounting the camera onto a fixer, pan/tilt unit and the like Note: ● Use a camera-mounting screw with a length shorter than 7 mm from the camera-mounting face. -
Page 28: Adjusting The Back Focus
Setup Adjusting the back focus This camera is adjusted to a optimum wide range for CS-mount lens before shipment but readjustment is required when using zoom lens or C-mount lens or when the lens focus ring is out of focus. Use the following methods to adjust the back focus. - Page 29 With a fixed-focus lens If the focus cannot be adjusted correctly with the lens focus ring, adjust the back focus as follows. Loosen the back focus fastening screw by turning it anti-clockwise with a + screwdriver. Shooting an object or a picture with fine patterns that is away from the object Turn the lens focus ring to ∞.
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Page 30: Adjusting The Lens
Setup Adjusting the lens After the connection is complete, turn on the camera, display an image on the monitor and check the video image. In the case of an automatic iris control lens, the camera has been factory- adjusted to the best position, but it may need to be adjusted according to the condition of the object or the lens combination. - Page 31 LEVEL adjustment Monitor screen To darken To brighten Memo: ● If the LEVEL sensitivity adjustment is turned excessively to L, the sensitivity increases because of the AGC function of the camera and the image looks grainy. ● Depending on the lens used, if the LEVEL dial is turned excessively to L, the hunting phenomenon (floppy screen) where the iris opens and closes involuntarily may occur.
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Page 32: Adjusting The Auto White Balance
Setup Adjusting the auto white balance Each light source has its own color temperature. Therefore, when the main light source lighting an object is changed, press the SET button for a while and adjust the white balance again. CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE) SEE INSTRUCTION ISOLATED POWER ONLY(E TYPE) MANUAL... - Page 33 Place a white object at the center of the screen, under the same lighting condition as the object to be shot and zoom in to fill the screen with white. Press the SET button for approx. one second. Auto white balance adjustment begins. During operation, AWC OPERATION is displayed on the screen.
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Page 34: Setting
Setting Menu basic operation CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE) SEE INSTRUCTION ISOLATED POWER ONLY(E TYPE) MANUAL POWER DC12V d AC24V H RX TERM-OFF MENU VIDEO OUT SELECTOR Press the MENU button The MENU screen is displayed. Press the SELECTOR switch up and down (J, K) to set the cursor (E) to a desired menu. - Page 35 Press the SELECTOR switch up and down (J, K) to set the cursor (E) to a desired item. TITLE/VIDEO SCENE Z CAMERA TITLE EDIT.. W. BALANCE SHUTTER.. GAIN.. B&W/COLOR.. BLC MODE IRIS MODE AUTO S.E.C. <MENU>RETURN Press the SELECTOR switch left or right (H, I) to change the setting. When a setting has been changed, a change mark (Z) is displayed.
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Page 36: The Flow Of Menu Screen
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Page 38: Aux Function Screen
Setting AUX FUNCTION screen Item AUX MODE This item sets the signal input or output of the AUX B&W OUT : A signal is output when the camera switches SCENE IN : Depending on the input signal of the AUX IR IN T When the INPUT POLARITY item of the AUX FUNCTION is MAKE... -
Page 39: Title/Video Screen
Item INPUT This sets the polarity of the AUX input signal. POLARITY MAKE BREAK [Setting: MAKE, BREAK] [Default setting: MAKE] Memo: ● When AUX MODE item is set to B&W OUT , - - - will be displayed and settings is disabled. TITLE/VIDEO screen Item CAMERA... - Page 40 Setting TITLE/VIDEO screen (continued) Item W.BALANCE (continued) AWC SET: The Auto White Control (automatic white balance adjustment) mode adjusts the white balance automatically. Display during AWC operation AWC OPERATION AWC OK AWC ERROR : NG OBJECT AWC ERROR : HIGH LIGHT AWC ERROR : LOW LIGHT R GAIN : Adjusts the R (red) hue during AWC.
- Page 41 Item SHUTTER (continued) MANUAL This sets a shutter speed when MANUAL is set. SPEED TK-C1530U [Setting: NORMAL, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000] [Default setting: NORMAL] TK-C1530E/TK-C1531EG [Setting: NORMAL, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000] [Default setting: NORMAL] Memo: ●...
- Page 42 Setting TITLE/VIDEO screen (continued) Item GAIN This item sets the gain. Memo: ● If the gain is increased, the screen appears grainy in a dark place. MODE Select the gain adjustment mode. Sensitivity increases electronically for an object with low illumination. AGC (Automatic Gain Control) FIXED (Fixed gain) [Default setting: AGC]...
- Page 43 Item GAIN (continued) This item sets a maximum gain of the AGC (Automatic GAIN Gain Control). 0(OFF) : No AGC function. HIGH SUPER : Increase the gain up to a maximum of 32dB [Default setting: HIGH] Memo: ● When the MODE item of B&W/COLOR is set to AUTO , the MODE item becomes AGC [(AGC) is displayed] but HIGH/SUPER can be selected.
- Page 44 Setting TITLE/VIDEO screen (continued) COLOR display differs depending on the model. COLOR is displayed for TK-C1530U and COLOUR is displayed for TK-C1530E/TK-C1531EG. From this point onwards, COLOR will be used for indication. Item B&W/COLOR This item sets the mode switching of B&W and Color. (TK-C1530U) Memo: ●...
- Page 45 Item B&W/COLOR (continued) MODE [Default setting: COLOR] (continu ZDisplay for TK-C1530U. For TK-C1530E/ TK-C1531EG, COLOUR is displayed. Memo: To ensure a successful B&W/Color switching ● If the MODE item of B&W/COLOR is set to AUTO , the B&W/Color setting can be switched according to the brightness of the object, but the condition of illumination and field angle may make this impossible.
- Page 46 TITLE/VIDEO screen (continued) Item B&W/COLOR (continued) AUTO When the MODE item is set to AUTO , this function sets LEVEL the signal level of the object where the camera will switch to B&W mode. NORMAL: Switches to B&W mode when the signal level HIGH [Default setting: NORMAL] ZDisplay for TK-C1530U.
- Page 47 Item B&W/COLOR (continued) COLOR This function gives a pseudo color to the image under OVERLAY natural lighting such as moonlight or low brightness light. (TK-C1530U) Color reproducibility is poor under artificial illumination such as infrared lamp and halogen light. In such a case, COLOUR select OFF for this function.
- Page 48 Setting TITLE/VIDEO screen (continued) Item BLC MODE Sets the backlight compensation function. Set this item when there is a bright light source in the background of the object and the object becomes dark in the automatic iris function. Set such that unnecessary light source is outside the photometry area.
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Page 49: Display Screen
DISPLAY screen Item MONITOR This sets the monitor type. TYPE You can change the output video settings according to the type of monitor used. Select an appropriate mode. [Setting: CRT,LCD1,LCD2] [Default setting: CRT] LL ADJUSTMENT screen Item V.PHASE This adjusts the vertical synchronization to those of other cameras when a selector switch for the synchronizing system on the back of the camera is at LL . -
Page 50: Private Mask Screen
Setting PRIVATE MASK screen Item MASK No.1 This function masks parts of an image in gray display such that the masked parts will not be shown on the MASK No.2 screen. MASK No.3 Select ON and press the SET button. The MASK EDIT MASK No.4 screen appears and mask settings can be made. -
Page 51: Communication Screen
COMMUNICATION screen This item sets the control signal connection terminals at the back of the camera. If the setting is changed, be sure to close the menu screen before switching on the power again. The screen display when power is switched on differs according to the setting of this item. -
Page 52: Maintenance Screen
Setting MAINTENANCE screen White spots may appear on the screen due to changes in properties with time. This is a general characteristic of CCDs. This camera has a built-in white spot compensation function to reduce these white spots. Item CCD SPOT CANCEL SCAN EXECUTE : Starts CCD spot detection. -
Page 53: Factory Setting Screen
FACTORY SETTING screen The values set on the menu are returned to the default settings. Item CANCEL Does not return to the default setting. The screen returns to the main menu. CLEAR(WITH Returns settings except titles to the default setting. OUT TITLE) Memo: ●... -
Page 54: Detailed Setting
Detailed setting Camera title setting A title can be selected for each camera. (Maximum 24 characters) CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE) SEE INSTRUCTION ISOLATED POWER ONLY(E TYPE) MANUAL POWER DC12V d AC24V H RX TERM-OFF MENU VIDEO OUT SELECTOR Select the item CAMERA TITLE EDIT on the TITLE/VIDEO screen and press the SET button. - Page 55 Press the SELECTOR switch up, down, left or right (J, K, H, I) and select a character from the character area. The selected character is displayed flashing on and off. Press the SET button The first character is confirmed and the blinking title input area moves to the second character.
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Page 56: Manual Adjustment Of White Balance
Detailed setting Manual adjustment of white balance When automatic adjustment of the white balance results in a “reddish screen”, adjust the white balance manually. CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE) SEE INSTRUCTION ISOLATED POWER ONLY(E TYPE) MANUAL POWER DC12V d AC24V H RX TERM-OFF MENU VIDEO OUT... - Page 57 Press the SELECTOR switch up or down (J, K) and select the hue to be adjusted (R GAIN or B GAIN). Press the SELECTOR switch left or right (H, I) to change the setting. R GAIN : Adjusts the R (red) hue during AWC. The larger the number, the redder the color becomes.
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Page 58: Output Of B&W/Color Switching Signal
Detailed setting Output of B&W/Color switching signal It is possible to output B&W/Color switching signal from the AUX terminal on the back of this camera. B&W/Color switching signal is output by setting both the AUX MODE and B&W/COLOR items. Set the AUX MODE item to B&W OUT Select the item AUX FUNCTION on the main menu screen and press the SET button. - Page 59 Set the B&W/COLOR item to AUTO Select the item B&W/COLOR on the TITLE/VIDEO screen and press the SET button. The B&W/COLOR screen is displayed. Press the SELECTOR switch up or down (J, K) and select MODE. Press the SELECTOR switch left or right (H, I) and set to AUTO. TITLE/VIDEO SCENE Z CAMERA TITLE EDIT..
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Page 60: Control By B&W/Color Switching Signal From External
Control by B&W/Color switching signal from external You can use the switching signal from an external control device to link the B&W/Color switching or near-infrared illumination of this camera. Consult your nearby JVC’s dealer on the connecting devices. Example) AUX MODE... - Page 61 When performing only B&W/Color mode switching without changing other video settings Select the item AUX MODE on the AUX FUNCTION screen. Press the SELECTOR switch left or right (H, I) and set to IR IN . AUX FUNCTION AUX MODE IR IN INPUT POLARITY MAKE...
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Page 62: Private Mask Setting
Detailed setting Private mask setting Perform private mask setting to mask images that you do not want to be shown on the screen in gray. You can set 4 locations in the display screen. Selection of mask number Select the item PRIVATE MASK on the main menu screen and press the SET button. - Page 63 Setting a mask area Select a MASK No., use the SELECTOR switch (H, I) to select ON and press the SET button (If OFF is selected, private mask will not be displayed.) The PRIVATE MASK EDIT screen is displayed. Editing the mask Edit left/top or right/bottom of mask respectively.
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Page 64: Scene File Function
Detailed setting Scene file function This camera has 4 types of scene files (SCENE A to SCENE D) for detailed video settings according to the shooting condition of the object. Scene files can be switched using AUX terminal input (SCENE A, SCENE B only) or external communication (SCENE A to SCENE D). - Page 65 ● Only 2 scenes, SCENE A and SCENE B, can be switched in AUX terminal setting (A Pg. 38). Use external communication to switch 4 files from SCENE A to SCENE D. For details, consult your nearby JVC dealer. ● Items that can be set in a scene file are as follows. MAIN MENU TITLE/VIDEO (A Pg.
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Page 66: Others Specifications
Others Specifications Camera Signaling method TK-C1530U : NTSC TK-C1530E/TK-C1531EG : PAL Image pickup device : 1/3 type IT CCD Color imaging method : Single color-difference line sequential system, 2:1 interlace Imaging area : 4.8 mm (H) Scanning frequency TK-C1530U : 15.734 kHz (horizontal), 59.94 Hz (vertical) TK-C1530E/TK-C1531EG : 15.625 kHz (horizontal), 50 Hz (vertical) Effective pixels... - Page 67 : -10 I to 50 I (14 g to 122 g) Operation Recommended : 0 I to 40 I (32 g to 104 g) Humidity Mass : Approx. 480 g TK-C1530U/E : Approx. 700 g TK-C1531EG Accessories TK-C1530U : Instructions ... 1 Warranty Card...
- Page 68 Others Specifications (continued) Dimensions [Unit: mm] TK-C1530U/E U1-32 1/4-20UNC...
- Page 69 TK-C1531EG U1-32 1/4-20UNC T Specifications and appearance of this camera and related products are subject to change for improvements without notice.
- Page 70 LST0459-001C © 2007 Victor Company of Japan, Limited...