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TVC-500 1/3” CCD BLACK AND WHITE CAMERA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Ultrak 2400 Industrial Lane, 2000A Broomfield, CO 80020 (800) 846-8884 (303) 466-7333 FAX (303) 469-8336...
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(214) 280-9675 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO PART OF THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM ULTRAK. THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE IN ALL RESPECTS. HOWEVER, ULTRAK CANNOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CONSEQUENCES RESULTING FROM THE USE THEREOF.
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AND COMPLYING WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS AND STATUTES CONCERNING THE MONITORING AND RECORDING OF VIDEO AND AUDIO SIGNALS. ULTRAK SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN VIOLATION OF CURRENT LAWS AND STATUTES.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - Read all safety and operating instructions before operating this product. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. 3. CLEANING - Unplug all equipment before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
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10. OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 11. FOREIGN OBJECTS - Never insert objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
SECTION 1 TVC-500 CCD BLACK & WHITE CAMERA PURPOSE The TVC-500 CCD Black & White Camera provides a low cost solution to closed circuit television and security surveillance applications. The TVC-500 Camera features: • 1/3” Interline Transfer CCD Image Sensor •...
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Lens Window Cable Entry Base Lock Nut Vertical Phase Control Unlock Point Lock Point Alignment Arrow FIGURE 1. TVC-500 CAMERA...
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B. Select a suitable location for the camera. Remove the head of the camera from the base by grasping the top of the base and turning it in a counter-clockwise direction to the arrow mark on the base. See figure 2. Unlocked Point (Open) FIGURE 2.
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bushing(s) to ensure that water cannot penetrate into the camera base. D. Attach the base of the camera to a wall, ceiling, or post using an appropriate fastener through the mounting holes in the base. See figure 4. The camera must be attached to a structural object, such as a wall stud or ceiling rafter, that supports the weight of the camera and mount.
G. Reattach the camera to the base by aligning the arrows and turning clockwise. H. Apply power to the camera. Aim the camera by loosening the lock nut and positioning the head, as necessary. See figure 6. Lock Nut The camera head is adjustable up to 120 in both the horizontal and vertical axis’.
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Unlocked Point (Open) FIGURE 7. REMOVING THE CAMERA COVER B. Use a small screwdriver and loosen the lens set screw(s) as shown in figure 8. Do not remove the screws completely from the lens mount. Lens FIGURE 8. LOOSENING THE LENS C.
E. Close the ball enclosure by aligning the arrows and turning clockwise. PHASE ADJUSTMENT Phase Adjustment is used in multi-camera systems when power is supplied from different sources, causing the cameras to be out of phase. This situation affects auto switching of the cameras by causing a vertical flip or roll during the switch interval.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING If problems occur, verify the installation of the camera with the instructions in this manual and with other operating equipment. Isolate the problem to the specific piece of equipment in the system and refer to the equipment manual for further information. Problem Possible Solution No Video...
SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (Dia x L) 4 x 6.8 in (102 x 172 mm) Power supply 24VAC +/- 10%, 60 Hz +/-1Hz Power consumption 3.5W Image pickup element 1/3 inch CCD Image Area Sensor (4.9mm H x 3.7mm V) Scanning system 2:1 Interlace Scanning frequency 15.75 KHz (H), 60 Hz (V)
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