Page 1
VC566DN AND VC566DN-C DIGITAL DAY/NIGHT 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.
Page 3
Caution -- Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. XX135-10-01 Rev 409 VC566DN Cameras...
Page 4
8. If using AC 24V power adapter, only use the AC 24V UL Listed Class 2 power transformer. 9. Only use a Listed Class 2 power source. Caution: To prevent fire or shock hazard, the UL listed wire VW-1, style 1007, should be used for the cable. XX135-10-01 Rev 409 VC566DN Cameras...
VICON ① Video output connector (BNC) 1.0Vp-p/75Ω composite video signal is provided at this connector. ② Power input connector (screw terminal) This terminal accepts 24 VAC power source. Recommended Power Supply: Minimum 300mA or 7.2W XX135-10-01 Rev 409 VC566DN Cameras...
Page 7
⑥ ALC level adjustment potentiometer for DC drive lens This potentiometer is used only if the camera is fitted with a DC drive autoiris lens. It is used to control the amount of light striking the CCD image sensor. XX135-10-01 Rev 409 VC566DN Cameras...
Page 8
If line-locking is selected, all the cameras in the system must be adjusted to begin the video field scan at the same time. This is described in procedure ,∝. 2. Pole 2 is NOT USED. XX135-10-01 Rev 409 VC566DN Cameras...
Page 9
1. Under bright lighting conditions such as outdoors, use an autoiris lens because the EE/ELC control range is not wide enough under these conditions. 2. Under certain unique lighting conditions, the following phenomena may appear: XX135-10-01 Rev 409 VC566DN Cameras...
Page 10
The image will also be distorted. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. 3. If there is strong reflection on the subject when using infrared lighting, the optical filter XX135-10-01 Rev 409 VC566DN Cameras...
Page 11
If an oscilloscope is not available, a less accurate adjustment can be made by observing the monitor and adjusting the V-phase control push button until no roll occurs on the monitor when switching back and forth between cameras A and B. XX135-10-01 Rev 409 VC566DN Cameras...
Page 12
1. Install a lens and connect the camera to a monitor and power supply. If the lens is motorized, it must also be connected to a lens control. 2. Position the camera 25~50 feet (8~16meters) from a flat vertical surface suitable for focusing. A newspaper works well as a focusing target. XX135-10-01 Rev 409 VC566DN Cameras...
Page 13
7. Repeat steps 4~6 until the image remains sharp through the entire zoom range. This completes the adjustment. The backfocus adjustment screw is held in place by friction, so there is no locking screw. XX135-10-01 Rev 409 VC566DN Cameras...
EXAMPLES OF CONNECTIONS 1. Simplest : One monitor system with one camera. 1. Simplest: One monitor system with one camera 2. One monitor system with two or more cameras XX135-10-01 Rev 409 VC566DN Cameras...
Page 15
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.
Page 16
Let the required picture quality and cable distance provide a guide in choosing the best cable type. For cables other than the approved Vicon types below, contact the manufacturers listed below. Note that “BC” refers to bare copper and “TC” refers to tinned copper.
BACK LIGHT CENTER WEIGHTED ZONE COMPENSATION INT / LL SELECT BLC ON/OFF ALC / ELC SELECT EXTERNAL CONTROLS AWB / ATW SELECT AGC ON/OFF DAY&NIGHT ON/OFF GAMMA ON/OFF FLUSH MOUNT TYPE (TOP BOTTOM CAMERA MOUNT SELECTABLE) XX135-10-01 Rev 409 VC566DN Cameras...
Page 18
14º F TO 122º F (-10º C ~ 50º C) WITH 85% RH NET WEIGHT WITHOUT APPROX 0.84 lb (380 g) LENS 2.4 in. x 2.0 in. x 5.0 in. DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) (60 mm x 50 mm x 126.5 mm) XX135-10-01 Rev 409 VC566DN Cameras...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the VC566DN and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers