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COLOR DOME CAMERA TK-C553 For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. TK-C553 Serial No. INSTRUCTIONS SC96896H-001...
1. Read all of these instructions. 2. Save these instructions for later use. 3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid clean- ers or aerosol cleaners.
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13. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance. 14. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock. 15. Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Information for USA This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book are subject to possible change without prior notice.
Thank you for purchasing this product. (These instrustions are for TK-C553U and TK-C553E) CONTENTS Features ... 6 Operating Precautions ... 6 Safety Precautions ... 7 Controls, Connectors and Indicators Camera Body ... 8 Ceiling Mount ... 11 SYSTEM System with Remote Control Unit RM-P2580 ... 12 INSTALLATION Connections to Camera Terminal Board ...
Control possible via external control signal conforming to the EIA/TIA RS- 422A or RS-485 standard. The unit can be controlled using the JVC Remote Control Unit RM-P2580. Setup menus can be set using buttons on the camera body or by external control signal.
Safety Precautions • Installation of this unit requires expertise. Please contact your dealer for details. • The ceiling to mount the TK-C553 has to be strong enough to support ten times the weight of this product. If the ceiling is not strong enough, make sure to apply reinforcement to the ceiling before installation.
Controls, Connectors and Indicators Camera Body Body Surface View when the dome cover is removed. MONITOR terminal (RCA pin) For connecting a monitor when determin- ing camera angle, etc. (High impedance) Camera head Horizontal LOCK screw When adjusting the camera angles horizontal rotation, this screw is loosened for adjustment and tightened to maintain the angle.
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DIP switch Video synchronization selector switch Switches the synchronization method of the camera image. INT: Internal synchronization L/L: The camera’s vertical synchroniza- tion is matched with the frequency of the AC 24 V line power supply. When switching between multiple cam- eras using a switcher, selecting the LL mode and adjusting the vertical phase can reduce the monitor sync distur-...
Controls, Connectors and Indicators Camera Body Body Underside (Condition with terminal board attached.) Terminal board To connect the coaxial cable used as the video signal cable, the power cable, control signal cable, etc. See page 15) Video output terminal Outputs composite video signals (1 V (p-p), output impedance 75Ω).
Ceiling Mount Mounting holes (× 4) Use these holes to attach the ceiling mount to the ceiling. Guide holes for mounting camera (× 3) Guide holes for mounting the camera. The camera body mounting guides are inserted into these holes. Camera clamping screw To hold the camera in place, be sure to use this screw to lock the camera clamp...
SYSTEM System with Remote Control Unit RM-P2580 System with up to 8 cameras. (Six position settings available for each camera.) COLOR DOME CAMERA TK-C553 Control signal cable CAMERA 1 Video signal cable CAMERA ID:01 Power cable TERMINATION:OFF COLOR DOME CAMERA...
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DC 12 V or AC 24 V Lug plates power cable RX+ C A TX+ RX– D B TX– Video signal cable Terminal board • Turn OFF the power supply to all equipment to be used before making connections. • Read the Instruction Manual for each piece of equipment to be used before making connections.
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SYSTEM System with Remote Control Unit RM-P2580 Settings CAMERA FACE MONITOR NOT USED NOT USED TERMINATION LOCK LEFT RIGHT TERMINATION DOWN • Video synchronization selector switch (INT/LL) Set to LL (Line Lock) on all cameras, and align V.PHASE. See page 29.) •...
INSTALLATION Connections to Camera Terminal Board • Turn OFF the power supply to all components before making connections. Remove the terminal board cover by flipping it up while pushing its top to the left. DC 12 V or AC 24 V Lug plates power cable RX+ C...
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INSTALLATION Connections to Camera Terminal Board (Continued) Meshed wire 12mm Fold the meshed wire back. A TX+ B TX- C RX+ D RX- Video signal cables Connect the coaxial cables to the video Polyethylene signal output terminals. Treat the tips of Core the coaxial cables as shown on the left conductor...
Ceiling Installation Screws Guide Drop prevention wire Ceiling mount bracket Screws Guide Connector Connector cable Be sure to attach the drop prevention wire. If not attached, the camera body could Drop prevention drop down. wire hook Make a hole (75 mm diameter) in the ceiling for passing the connection cables, and attach the provided ceiling mount to the ceiling.
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INSTALLATION Ceiling Installation (Continued) (2) Position alignment mark (2) Camera position alignment mark Clamp Rotate the camera body clockwise Tighten the camera clamping screw. Mount the camera body. 1) Ensure that the camera clamping 2) Align the camera position alignment Camera clamping screw Note...
Adjusting the Camera Angle MONITOR LOCK LEFT RIGHT DOWN Horizontal LOCK screw Rotation levers Tilt lock screws Remove the dome cover. Rotate the dome cover counterclockwise and pull it off. Horizontal rotation (adjustable range: 90°) Dome cover Vertical rotation (adjustable range: 130°) Camera head NOT USED NOT USED...
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INSTALLATION Adjusting the Camera Angle (Continued) Attach the dome cover. Triangle mark Align the notch in the dome cover with the triangle mark and push the cover onto the camera body. Rotate the cover clockwise as far as it will go and is seated firmly. Notch Be sure that the dome cover is firmly at- tached.
Connection for Adjustment of the Camera Temporarily used for making various adjustments while the camera remains in the installed location. MONITOR terminal MONITOR LOCK * The power to the camera body must be ON when adjustments are performed. NOT USED NOT USED TERMINATION LEFT...
The setup menus that can be set vary depending on whether the settings are done using the operation buttons on the camera body or by transmitting commands from an external control device, such as the JVC RM-P2580. * Menu setting operation can only be conducted after the operation to display the SETUP MENU has been performed (using the operation buttons on the camera body or by trans- mitted commands).
SETUP MENU Flow (Continued) SETUP MENU flow when commands are transmitted from the RM-P2580 E T U P P O S I I O N S E T U P C A M E A . . C O N T U N I T .
SETUP MENU Menu Settings Using the Operation Buttons on the Camera Body MONITOR LOCK LEFT RIGHT DOWN Press the SET button to display the SETUP MENU screen on the monitor. Press the UP or DOWN button to align the cursor (>) with the item to be set. Then press the SET button.
Menu Settings Using the RM-P2580 E T U P P O S I I O N S E T U P C A M E A . . C O N T U N I T . . SETUP screen from remote control SET button When using the RM-P2580.
SETUP MENU SETUP MENU Screen Item VIDEO Displays the VIDEO ADJUST. For adjust- ADJUST ing functions related to the video image of each camera. MODE Displays the MODE SELECT. For setting SELECT the operation mode, etc. of each camera. COMMUNICA- Only valid when settings are made using TION the operation buttons on the camera body.
VIDEO ADJUST Screen Item IRIS LEVEL Adjusts the brightness level of the video signal. • To lower the brightness level …Decrease the • To raise the brightness level … Increase the COLOUR To adjust the color level of the video signal. LEVEL •...
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SETUP MENU VIDEO ADJUST Screen (Continued) Item AVERAGE: Sets the exposure detection as a ratio of the PEAK average value and the peak value. • AVERAGE value large: Increase the AVER- AGE value when portions other than the high- lighted areas of the screen are dark and look corrupted.
MODE SELECT Screen Item CAMERA To select whether or not camera text is dis- TEXT played and to display the CAMERA TEXT set- ting screen. OFF: Camera text is not displayed. ON: Camera text is displayed in the lower part of the screen.
SETUP MENU COMMUNICATION Screen Only displayed when settings are made using the operation buttons on the camera body. Item MODE Sets the communication form used for com- munication with the external control device, such as the remote control unit. SIMPLEX: Only reception of signals from the external control device takes place.
FUNCTION Screen Only displayed when making settings by sending commands from an external controller, such as the RM-P2580. Item POSITION When the SET button is pressed, the POSI- TEXT EDIT TION TEXT setting screen is displayed. Up to 16 characters can be used as titles for set po- sitions and home positions.
SETUP MENU BLC (Back Light Compensation) Adjustment MONITOR NOT USED NOT USED TERMINATION LOCK LEFT RIGHT DOWN LOCK screw Set when a bright light source is placed behind or in the direction of the subject making the point difficult to view on the screen. Make the setting after selecting the BLC item on the VIDEO ADJUST screen.
User Settable Light Metering Areas Select EDIT 1 or EDIT 2 for the BLC item. When the SET button is pressed, the user settable light metering area is displayed on the monitor. EDIT 1 EDIT 2 Light meter- area When operating using the camera body Use the LEFT or RIGHT button to shift the position of the left side of the light metering area, and use the UP or...
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SETUP MENU Manual Adjustment of White Balance (Continued) – – M A N U WH I T E - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - E N D WHITE BALANCE adjustment screen...
AWC (One-push Auto White Balance) Adjustment MONITOR NOT USED NOT USED TERMINATION LOCK LEFT RIGHT DOWN – – I D E O A D J U S T – – I R I S L E V E L C O L OU L E V E L E N H A L E V E L...
SETUP MENU CAMERA TEXT Setting MONITOR NOT USED NOT USED TERMINATION LOCK LEFT RIGHT DOWN – – O D E S E L E C T – – C A M E T E X T V . P H A U T O S T A R T .
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– – A M E R A T E X T – – 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 – : / . , D E F G H I J K L N MO P T U V W X Y Z d e f g h i j k l m n o p t u v w x y z ’...
POSITION TEXT Setting (RM-P2580) ZOOM (TELE) button ZOOM (WIDE) button – – F U N C T I O N – – P O S I I O N T E X T P O S . E X T L O C .
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SETUP MENU POSITION TEXT Setting (Continued) – – S I T I O N 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 – : / . , D E F G H I J K L N MO P T U VWX Y Z d e f g h i j k l m n o p t u v w x y z ’...
AUTO PATROL Setting HOME POSITION 1 POSITION 5 POSITION 3 AUTO PATROL (Factory setting) – – F U N C T I O N – – P O S I I O N T E X T E D I T . . P O S .
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SETUP MENU AUTO PATROL Setting (Continued) POSITION number setting HOME POS1 Observation time POS5 1min 2min SKIP Press the POSITION button to set the position number of the selected PATROL No. item. Press the PAN/TILT control lever to the left (8) or to the right (t) to set the observation interval for the selected PATROL No.
SPECIFICATIONS CAMERA Signal system: U type based on NTSC standard E type based on PAL stan- dard Image device: 1/4” IT CCD Effective picture elements: U type 380,000 pixels, 768 (H) × 494 (V) E type 440,000 pixels, 752 (H) × 582 (V) Sync system: Line lock/Internal Video S/N: 50 dB (AGC OFF)