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HIGH-RESOLUTION DIGITAL COLOR CAMERAS Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the documentation. This system has not been designed to be used in life-critical situations and must not be used for this purpose.
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit WARNING to rain or moisture. The symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
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PRECAUTIONS 1. Installation of the camera must be performed by qualified service personnel in accordance with all local and national electrical and mechanical codes. 2. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera. In order to prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or cover. There are no user- serviceable parts inside.
CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS ① Video output connector (BNC) 1.0 V p-p/75Ω composite video signal is provided at this connector. ② Power input connector (screw terminal) Caution: 1. Only use AC 24V UL listed Class 2 power transformer. 2. To prevent fire or shock hazard, UL listed wire VW-1, style 1007, should be used for the cable for AC 24V input terminal.
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③ Autoiris lens connector for DC or VIDEO drive lens Use of a DC drive lens: It supplies the control signals to the DC drive autoiris lens. When using a DC drive lens, set DC and VIDEO drive select switch (switch ↓) to DC drive and MODE SELECT SWITCH 4 (ALC/ELC) to ALC MODE.
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⑤ Power Indicator LED This LED turns ON only when power is supplied properly and the DC-DC converter (or the regulator) inside the camera works properly. ⑥, V-Phase Adjustment Push Button This camera is designed to keep the initial data value of V-phase in EEPROM. NOTE : This camera offers V-phase adjustment over a range of ±180°.
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AWB HOLD pushbutton Use of the AWB HOLD pushbutton: 1. When a subject is lighted by many kinds of light. 2. When you use a special lamp, such as a sodium lamp or mercury vapor lamp. How to use: 1. Select AWB of mode select switch ( ) pole 5 (AWB/ATW) (AWB is OFF). 2.
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2. FLON switch (FLICKERLESS ON / OFF) This is only used in JAPAN. When the DIP switch on the rear panel is set to ON, the shutter speed is fixed at a rate of 1/100 (120) (sec). 3. BLC (backlight compensation) ON/OFF switch If the subject you wish to view is too dim because of a bright background, set the BLC switch to ON to compensate for the bright background.
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Cautions: 1. Under bright lighting conditions such as outdoors, use an autoiris lens because the ELC control range is not wide enough under these conditions. 2. Under certain unique lighting conditions, the following phenomena may appear: Strong smear and/or blooming on high-light objects such as spotlights or windows. λ...
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Shipping Instructions Use the following procedure when returning a unit to the factory: 1. Call or write Vicon for a Return Authorization (R.A.) at one of the locations listed below. Record the name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.
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Technical Information MODEL VC466-DSP VC466C-DSP 1/3”interline transfer CCD IMAGE DEVICE 768(H) * 494(V) 752(H) * 582(V) TV SYSTEM NTSC standard, 2:1 interlace PAL standard, 2:1 interlace SYNCHRONIZING SYSTEM Line Lock / Internal HORIZONTAL RESOLUTION 520 TV lines 520 TV lines...
EXAMPLES OF CONNECTIONS 1. Simplest: one monitor system with one camera CAMERA VIDEO COAXIAL CABLE AC-24V INPUT...
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EXAMPLES OF CONNECTIONS - continued 2. One monitor system with two or more cameras CAMERA VIDEO COAXIAL CABLE VIDEO COAXIAL CABLE AC-24V INPUT CAMERA SEQUENTIAL VIDEO COAXIAL CABLE SWITCHER QUAD SPLITTER AC-24V INPUT CAMERA VIDEO COAXIAL CABLE AC-24V INPUT...
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BACKFOCUS ADJUSTMENT THUMBWHEEL This thumbwheel is used to position the CCD image sensor at the precise point of focus of the lens. Back-Focusing Fixed-Focal-Length Lenses 1. Install a lens and connect the camera to a monitor and power supply as described elsewhere in this manual.
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Coaxial Cable Recommendations Caution: Careful selection of proper cable is essential to obtain the best performance from this equipment. Vicon assumes no responsibility for poor performance when cables other than those recommended, or equivalent, are installed. In all cases, coaxial cable impedance should be 75 ohms.
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Software supplied either separately or in hardware is furnished on an “As Is” basis. Vicon does not warrant that such software shall be error (bug) free. Software support via telephone, if provided at no cost, may be discontinued at any time without notice at Vicon’s sole discretion.
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Vicon Industries Inc. Corporate Headquarters 89 Arkay Drive Hauppauge, New York 11788 631-952-CCTV (2288) 800-645-9116 Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288) Vicon Europe Headquarters Brunel Way Fareham, PO15 5TX United Kingdom +44 (0) 1489 566300 Fax: +44 (0) 1489 566322 Brussels Office Planet II - Unit E...
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