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Philips VCM7178/00T User Manual

Philips VCM7178/00T User Manual

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Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)
This equipment complies with the European rules for EMC according to EN55013, EN55020
and EN50082-1.
The equipment conforms to the EMC directive and low-voltage directive.
This device complies with EMC rules under test conditions that included use of system cables
and connectors between system components. If you have any problems, contact your dealer.
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Warning
Any unauthorized modification to this equipment may cause violation of the EMC rules
resulting in the revocation of the authorization to operate the equipment.
The exclamation mark within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Note: We advise you to use the following types of mains power adaptors in combination with the camera:
UK Philips VCM1162/01R
EUR Philips VCM1162/00R
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  • Page 1 The exclamation mark within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Note: We advise you to use the following types of mains power adaptors in combination with the camera: UK Philips VCM1162/01R EUR Philips VCM1162/00R English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Colour Observation Camera Table of contents Introduction ... 4 Connection and operation facilities... 5 Installation ... 5 Camera position Focus adjustment Back-focus adjustment Camera sound on/off Outdoor use Using a different lens ... 9 4mm/F1.2 lens 8mm/F1.2 lens 4mm/F1.2 auto-iris lens 8mm/F1.2 auto-iris lens Changing a lens...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction This camera is especially designed for the Philips Observation System. It can be used in combination with a system monitor (System, Quad or Slave). The System and Quad monitor provides input for up to 4 cameras. The slave monitor can handle 1 camera in a stand-alone configuration.

  • Page 4: Connection And Operation Facilities

    Connection and operation facilities Focus adjustment ring Back-focus adjustment ring Camera sound on/off Auto-iris socket Cable length compensation selector System cable socket External supply socket Installation This chapter describes the installation of the camera. For more detailed information about the installation and operation of the system monitor and accessories (optional) you should consult the monitor and/or accessory manuals.

  • Page 5: Camera Position

    Camera position Take the camera, system cable and monitor to the area you want to observe (with the monitor on site, you can check whether the camera covers the required area). Remark: For outdoor use protective camera housing has to be used to protect the camera from rain and snow.
  • Page 6 Hold the camera at the proposed installation position Check on the monitor whether the camera covers the required area (The best results are obtained when the camera is pointed slightly downwards and is not looking into a bright light source). Adjust focus if necessary.

  • Page 7: Focus Adjustment

    14 Check if the cable length compensation (6) selector is set to the correct length. The length set must be the same as the length of the system cable (0-300m/900ft max.) connecting monitor and camera. Remark: If the length of the system cable is more than 200m/600ft, a mains power adapter (optional) should be used (the max.

  • Page 8: Camera Sound On/Off

    Camera sound on/off Use switch (9) to enable or disable the built-in camera microphone. Outdoor use For outdoor use a protective cover has to be used to protect the camera. Remark: When the camera is used outdoors an auto-iris lens is recommended.
  • Page 9 The pin connections of the auto-iris connector are: pin 1 = control coil - pin 2 = control coil + pin 3 = drive coil - pin 4 = drive coil + All lenses have the same light sensitivity. CL 66610005_309.AI...

  • Page 10: Changing A Lens

    Changing a lens Perform the following steps to change a lens: Point the camera downwards. This to minimize possible deposit of dust on the inside of the camera when the lens is removed. Remove the old lens by turning it counter-clockwise (1).

  • Page 11: System Cable

    System cable For the interconnections between the system monitor and camera 25m/75ft system cable is supplied. For an optimum picture and sound quality you should always use 4-wire dual twisted-pair cable when extending the connection. The max. allowed cable length is 300m/900ft. The cable and plugs are available in the hobby and professional trade.
  • Page 12 Technical specifications (VCM7177/00T / VCM7178/00T) Pick-up element 1/3" solid state CCD Pixel elements 512 (H) x 582 (V), PAL interlaced Resolution 330 TVL Gain control automatic, 20dB Lens See: Using a different lens Iris Electronic iris When connected, an auto-iris lens overrides the electronic iris. Light sensitivity Scene illumination Not for continuous use above 2k lux with standard lens (F1.2)

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