DOME CAMERA TK-C215VP4 TK-C215VP12 To installation contractor : Be sure to read the followings beforehand for proper installa- tion. Pass the manual to user after reading. To user : Please be sure to keep together with the instruction manual after reading.
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Safety Precautions Precautions regarding fall prevention warning Mounting to a firm place. When mounting this unit to the ceiling or wall, mount it to a secure location where it can support the mass of this unit. When mounting to an insecure location, make sure to carry out reinforcement of the ceiling or wall before installation.
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● During reconnection or re-installation after repair or maintenance, make sure to replace the silica gel with a new one. ● Consult your nearby JVC’s dealer on the replacement procedures. Serial number of part to be replaced: Use a LW40500-001A silica gel.
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Precautions for proper installation (continued) Precautions regarding water-proof and dust-proof (continued) Precautions when mounting the dome cover ● Make sure that the dome cover is firmly fastened. Otherwise, the humidity level may rise, which may result in fogging and even falling of the cover.
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DOME CAMERA TK-C215VP4 For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. TK-C215VP4 Serial No. INSTRUCTIONS LST0509-001A...
European Union. 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] If 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.
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● 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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Introduction Safety Precautions (continued) The unit is to be powered by a DC 12 V or an AC 24 V power supply. The unit is to be powered by a UL Listed DC 12 V or an AC 24 V power supply. (For U type) The AC 24 V and 12 V DC power supply shall conform to the following: Class 2 only (For USA), Isolated power supply only (For...
These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. 1. Read all of these instructions. 2. Save these instructions for later use. 3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this product. (These instructions are for: TK-C215VP4U/TK- C215VP4E.) Before beginning to operate this unit, please read the instruction manual carefully in order to make sure that the best possible performance is obtained. Characteristics Excellent dust-proof and water-proof performance With the dust-proof and water-proof structure, it can be installed outdoor directly as it will not be...
Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions ... 2 Characteristics ... 6 Table of Contents ... 7 Precautions for proper use of this product ... 8 Name of Parts ... 9 Camera ... 9 Camera (Interior) ... 11 Setting the Lens and Switches ... 12 Installation and Connection System Example ...
Introduction Precautions for proper use of this product Storage and Location of Use Do not install this unit at the following locations. ● Places that are exposed to vapor or oil, such as kitchens. ● Places that exceed the ambient temperature (-10 I to 50 I) ●...
Note: ● To mount the camera using the electrical box, consult the dealer from which this product is purchased or any nearby JVC dealer. Hole for Connecting Cable and Piping This is a hole for drawing out the connecting cable.
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U-type: Class 2 only E-type: Isolated power supply only ● For inquiries on the heater, consult your nearby JVC dealer. Protection Cover Upon connecting the coaxial cable, protect it by insulating the metal part of the BNC connector K from the ceiling structure.
Camera (Interior) Rotation Knob Rotate the lens unit to adjust the inclination of the image. (A Pg. 22) Rotation Center Mark (A Pg. 22) Fall Prevention Wire Use this to connect the base G to the dome cover D. Camera Unit Fastening Screw Use this to fasten the camera unit Q to the base To remove (A Pg.
Introduction Setting the Lens and Switches Set the video setting switches on the camera unit before mounting it. To set the switches, use a fine-tipped screwdriver. LL PHASE [RESET/SPOT] RESET/SPOT button When this button is pressed, the value of the white balance or phase adjusted manually is reset to the default value.
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3. [SYNC] Synchronization system selection switch. This switch sets the synchronizing system for the camera. INT: This is set for internal synchronization LL (Line Lock): The camera’s vertical synchronization is locked to the AC 24 V 60 Hz or 50 Hz power line frequency.
Installation and Connection System Example ● Turn off the power of devices to be used before connecting the cables. ● Read through the “Instruction Manual” of the devices to be used carefully before connecting. Coaxial Cable Camera 1 Power Cable Coaxial Cable Power Cable Camera 2...
About Connection Cables The maximum connection distance varies with the type of cable used. Please refer carefully to the table for each cable during connection. * Be sure to turn off the power of devices before connecting cables. Note: ● When mounting the heater (sold separately: KA-ZH215), make sure to connect the wire to an AC 24 V power supply during use.
Installation and Connection Procedures from Connection to Setting Follow the procedures below to connect/set this unit. Turn off the power of devices to be used before connecting the cables. Before touching the camera unit, make sure to touch the metal surface of the [MONITOR] terminal to discharge any static electricity from your body.
Setting the switches Remove the dome cover, followed by setting the video image switches. Removing the dome cover Remove the dome cover by unfastening the 3 fastening screws using the wrench supplied. Memo: ● The dome cover and base are connected with fall prevention wire.
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Installation and Connection Mounting the base (continued) Mounting the fall prevention wire to the base (fall prevention wire is not supplied) Remove the fastening screw for the fall prevention wire and mount the fall prevention wire. Note: ● Pay attention to the length, strength, routing and material (insulation properties) of the fall prevention wire used.
Cable Connection Connecting the coaxial cable (A Pg. 15) Lower the protection cover and connect the connectors. Upon connecting, cover the connectors using the protection cover. Connecting the AC 24 V/DC 12 V power supply wires Note: ● To mount a heater (sold separately) to this unit, make sure to connect it to an AC 24 V supply during use.
Installation and Connection Mounting the camera unit Fill the piping hole and mounting hole with a sealing material, mount the camera unit to the base, and insert the silica gel. Fill the hole with sealing material Fill the piping hole as well as the 2 mounting holes mounted with screws using a sealing material.
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● During reconnection or re-installation after repair or maintenance, make sure to replace the silica gel with a new one. ● Consult your nearby JVC’s dealer on the replacement procedures. Serial number of part to be replaced: Use a LW40500-001A silica gel.
Installation and Connection Adjusting the video image Upon mounting the camera, adjust the images while checking the actual image. Mounting the test monitor Connect the [MONITOR] terminal of this unit to the test monitor to adjust the camera’s shooting direction, angle of view and focus. Memo: ●...
Adjusting the angle of view, focus and brightness Upon determining the imaging direction, adjust the angle of view, focus and brightness accordingly. Note: ● When adjusting the focus, make sure to cover the dome cover over the lens. The dome cover of this unit is thick.
Installation and Connection Mounting the inner dome After setting is complete, mount the inner dome to the camera. Mounting the inner dome Mount the inner dome to the 3 lugs. Inner Dome Note: ● Mount the inner dome such that it does not cover the lens.
Note: ● Make sure that the dome cover is firmly fastened. Otherwise, the humidity level may rise, which may result in fogging and even falling of the cover. ● Ensure that the fall prevention wire of the dome cover is not caught in the space between the dome cover and base.
Installation and Connection Mounting the camera using the pipe Use the piping hole to mount the camera. Mounting the camera using the piping hole at the bottom surface of the base Setting the switches (A Pg. 17) Removing the camera unit from the base. (A Pg.
Mounting the camera using the piping hole at the side surface of the base If the camera cannot be mounted directly to the ceiling, mount it to the pipe using the piping hole at the side surface of the base. Setting the switches (A Pg.
Installation and Connection White-spot correction As a general characteristic unique to CCDs, white-spots may appear on the screen with age. In order to reduce this phenomenon, this unit is equipped with a white-spot correction feature. Switch on the camera power supply and wait for at least 30 minutes.
Others Specifications Camera Signal system: U type : Based on NTSC standard E type : Based on PAL standard Scanning frequencies U type : 15.734 kHz (Horizontal), 59.94 Hz (Vertical) E type : 15.625 kHz (Horizontal), 50 Hz (Vertical) Image device: 1/4" IT CCD Effective picture elements: U type : 380,000 pixels,...
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Others Specifications (continued) General Power supply : AC 24 V H 50 Hz/60 Hz DC 12 V Power consumption U type : 4.2 W : 23 W (When using KA- ZH215) E type : 340 mA : 1 A(When using KA-ZH215) Ambient temperature : -10 I to 50 I (14 g to 122 g) (Operation)