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FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read all of these instructions. Save these instructions for later use. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
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Union. (Business users) If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product. [Other Countries outside the European Union] f you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.
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Introduction Operating Precautions Storage and Location of Use This camera has been designed for indoor use. When you use it outdoors, be sure to use a housing or the like. Do not install or use the camera in the following places. ●...
Introduction Name of Parts and their Functions Front/Bottom/Side panel Back focus adjustment ring This ring switches between back focus adjustment and lens mounting method. When adjustment is required, loosen the back focus fastening screw J by turning it anti-clockwise. After the adjustment, tighten the fastening screw by turning it clockwise.
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Introduction Name of Parts and their Functions (continued) Back panel TK-C1530/TK-C925 CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE) SEE INSTRUCTION ISOLATED POWER ONLY(E TYPE) MANUAL POWER DC12V AC24V RX TERM-OFF MENU VIDEO OUT SELECTOR TK-C1531EG/TK-C926EG SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL POWER RX TERM-OFF MENU VIDEO OUT SELECTOR : Only for TK-C1530U/E and TK-C1531EG [AC24V,DC12V] Power input terminal...
: Only for TK-C1530U/E and TK-C1531EG Introduction Name of Parts and their Functions (continued) [RX TERM-OFF,ON/INT,LL] Function Selector Switch [RX TERM-OFF,ON] RX Signal Terminal ON/OFF Switch This sets whether or not the signal between RX+ control signal connection terminals should be terminated at the value of 110K resistance.
: Only for TK-C1530U/E and TK-C1531EG Setup System Example (continued) Precautions when using RM-P2580E: When operating a system using the RM-P2580E, several cameras (up to 16) can be connected and used on one control signal cable. Consequently, an incorrect switch setting on just a single camera will cause the entire system to work incorrectly.
Setup Mounting the lens VIDEO IRIS VIDEO COLOR VIDEO CAMERA LEVEL Check the mounting method of the lens before mounting ● This camera is set to CS-mount lens before shipment. To use a C-mount lens, loosen the back focus fastening screw with a screwdriver, turn the back focus adjustment ring with your finger or the screwdriver and change the mounting method.
If the wrong cable is connected, the internal circuit may be damaged. Do not use the camera. Bring it to your nearest JVC dealer for inspection. TK-C1531EG/TK-C926EG (AC 220 V-240 V) Connect the power supply cable to the AC 220 V-240 V power supply.
Setup Connecting the back panel (continued) Connecting alarm input/output terminal Alarm input terminal Connect infrared sensor, door sensor, metal sensor or sensor of manual switch and the like. ● To prevent noise from entering the internal circuit, supply non-voltage setting signal. ●...
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Setup Mounting the camera (continued) Mounting the camera-mounting bracket on top of the camera The camera-mounting bracket is originally mounted at the bottom of the camera before shipment but it can also be mounted on top of the camera. Camera-mounting bracket Camera-mounting bracket fastening screws...
Setup Adjusting the back focus This camera is adjusted to a optimum wide range for CS-mount lens before shipment but readjustment is required when using zoom lens or C-mount lens or when the lens focus ring is out of focus. Use the following methods to adjust the back focus.
Setup Adjusting the lens After the connection is complete, turn on the camera, display an image on the monitor and check the video image. In the case of an automatic iris control lens, the camera has been factory- adjusted to the best position, but it may need to be adjusted according to the condition of the object or the lens combination.
Setup Adjusting the auto white balance Each light source has its own color temperature. Therefore, when the main light source lighting an object is changed, press the SET button for a while and adjust the white balance again. CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE) SEE INSTRUCTION ISOLATED POWER ONLY(E TYPE) MANUAL...
: Only for TK-C1530U/E and TK-C1531EG Setting AUX FUNCTION screen Item Functions and settings AUX MODE This item sets the signal input or output of the AUX terminal. B&W OUT : A signal is output when the camera switches to B&W or Color mode. SCENE IN : Depending on the input signal of the AUX terminal, the camera can switch between scene files (A, B only).
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SPEED TK-C1530U/TK-C925U [Setting: NORMAL, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000] [Default setting: NORMAL] TK-C1530E/TK-C1531EG/TK-C925E/TK-C926EG [Setting: NORMAL, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000] [Default setting: NORMAL] Memo: ● When SHUTTER item is set to AUTO , - - - will be displayed and settings is disabled.
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Setting TITLE/VIDEO screen (continued) Item Functions and settings GAIN This item sets the gain. Memo: ● If the gain is increased, the screen appears grainy in a dark place. MODE Select the gain adjustment mode. Sensitivity increases electronically for an object with low illumination. AGC (Automatic Gain Control) : This automatically adjusts the electronic gain according to the illumination of the object.
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B&W/COLOR (continued) MODE [Default setting: COLOR] (continu ZDisplay for TK-C1530U/TK-C925U. For TK-C1530E/ TK-C1531EG/TK-C925E/TK-C926EG, COLOUR is displayed. Memo: To ensure a successful B&W/Color switching ● If the MODE item of B&W/COLOR is set to AUTO , the B&W/Color setting can be switched according to the brightness of the object, but the condition of illumination and field angle may make this impossible.
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HIGH : Switches to B&W mode when the signal level of the object indicates high illumination. [Default setting: NORMAL] ZDisplay for TK-C1530U/TK-C925U. For TK-C1530E/ TK-C1531EG/TK-C925E/TK-C926EG, COLOUR is displayed. Memo: ● When MODE item of B&W/COLOR is set to AUTO , - - - will be displayed and settings is disabled.
This item can only operate in a region with a power frequency of 60 Hz. [Setting: -131 to 0 to 131] [Default setting: 0] TK-C1530E/TK-C1531EG/TK-C925E/TK-C926EG This item can only operate in a region with a power frequency of 50 Hz. [Setting: -156 to 0 to 156]...
: Only for TK-C1530U/E and TK-C1531EG Setting PRIVATE MASK screen Item Functions and settings MASK No.1 This function masks parts of an image in gray display such that the masked parts will not be shown on the MASK No.2 screen. MASK No.3 Select ON and press the SET button.
Setting MAINTENANCE screen White spots may appear on the screen due to changes in properties with time. This is a general characteristic of CCDs. This camera has a built-in white spot compensation function to reduce these white spots. Item Functions and settings CCD SPOT CANCEL : No white spot compensation.
<MENU>RETURN <SET>SUB MENU TITLE/VIDEO screen Character area Space Flashing Only displayed in TK-C1530E/TK-C1531EG CAMERA TITLE EDIT screen Input frame Title input area Press the SELECTOR switch up, down, left or right (J, K, H, I) and select a character from the character area.
: Only for TK-C1530U/E and TK-C1531EG Detailed setting Output of B&W/Color switching signal It is possible to output B&W/Color switching signal from the AUX terminal on the back of this camera. B&W/Color switching signal is output by setting both the AUX MODE and B&W/COLOR items.
Control by B&W/Color switching signal from external You can use the switching signal from an external control device to link the B&W/Color switching or near-infrared illumination of this camera. Consult your nearby JVC’s dealer on the connecting devices. Example) AUX MODE...
: Only for TK-C1530U/E and TK-C1531EG Detailed setting Private mask setting Perform private mask setting to mask images that you do not want to be shown on the screen in gray. You can set 4 locations in the display screen. Selection of mask number Select the item PRIVATE MASK on the main menu screen and press the SET button.
● Only 2 scenes, SCENE A and SCENE B, can be switched in AUX terminal setting (A Pg. 38). Use external communication to switch 4 files from SCENE A to SCENE D. For details, consult your nearby JVC dealer. ● Items that can be set in a scene file are as follows. MAIN MENU...
Others Specifications Camera Signaling method TK-C1530U/TK-C925U : NTSC TK-C1530E/TK-C1531EG/TK-C925E/TK-C926EG : PAL Image pickup device : 1/3 type IT CCD Color imaging method : Single color-difference line sequential system, 2:1 interlace Imaging area : 4.8 mm (H) 3.6 mm (V), (diagonal 6 mm) Scanning frequency TK-C1530U/TK-C925U : 15.734 kHz (horizontal), 59.94 Hz (vertical)
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Others Specifications (continued) Dimensions [Unit: mm] TK-C1530U/E U1-32 1/4-20UNC TK-C1531EG T Specifications and appearance of this camera and related products are subject to change for improvements without notice. U1-32 1/4-20UNC...