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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...
Colour Observation Camera Table of contents Introduction ... 4 Connection and operation facilities... 5 Installation ... 5 Camera position Focus adjustment Camera sound on/off Outdoor use System cable... 9 Tips for maintenance... 9 Read these instructions, before taking your system in operation. English Page...
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.
Connection and operation facilities 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Technical specifications (VCM7137/00T / VCM7138/00T) 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 Fixed-lens Iris Electronic iris Light sensitivity Scene illumination Not for continuous use above 10k lux Signal to noise ratio 48dB at 200-25000 lux, 25°C White balance TTL...
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