ARTRAY ARTCAM-185IMX-HD3 User manual

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June 17, 2020
Ver1.00
DIGITAL VIDEO OUTPUT CAMERA
ARTCAM-185IMX-HD3
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
2.3M Pixels ARTCAM-185IMX-HD3
ARTRAY CO., LTD.

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CONTENTS
1. Attention ··········································· 3
2. Introduction······································· 6
3. Main Features ··································· 6
4. The Product ······································ 6
5. Connect the Monitors/TVs··················· 7
6. Specifications ···································· 8
7. External Dimensions ·························· 11
8. Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics········ 12
9. Button Control Operation····················· 13

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1. Attention
■ About this Manual
1. Before using the camera, please read this manual thoroughly.
2. Please keep this manual reachable and always refer to the contents when needed.
3. Please contact us if the manual is lost or damaged. We will provide a replacement.
4. We cannot guarantee the safety of improper uses of the camera.
5. For your safety, please follow the directions of this manual.
6. All contents are subject to change.
7. Images in this manual may have been simplified to be easier comprehended.
8. Please contact us if you find any unclear points or mistakes in this manual.
9. Quoting, copying or altering some or all parts of the manual without our permission is prohibited.
10. We are not responsible for any lost or damages on your profits due to the use of our products.
11. Please understand that our oversea branches do not provide maintenance or repair services.
■ About the Icons
To keep the safety of the user, other people and their properties, please pay attention to the following icons.
W
Warning
If the user fails to follow the instruction, serious injury or death may occur.
Caution
If the user fails to follow the instruction, physical injury on human or damages on hardware may occur.

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■ For Safe Use
Warning
● In following circumstances, please stop using the product and turn off the power immediately to prevent the risks of
fires and electric shocks. If the product is defective, please contact us for repair or exchange. For your safety, please do
not disassemble, modify or repair the camera on your own.
Please stop using the product and turn off the power immediately when:
・The product becomes smoky or gets extremely hot on the surface, or makes unusual smells or sounds.
・Foreign material or water gets into the product.
・The product falls and becomes damaged.
● Do not place the product on unstable surfaces. The product may be fallen and people may get hurt.
Caution
● Do not expose the product to steam or fumes to avoid electric shocks and fires.
● Do not leave the product in high temperature places such as inside of vehicles or under direct sunlight.
High temperature may cause damages to the camera, or even cause fires.
● Do not cover the product with cloth or other materials. The product may get extremely hot and the heat may cause
deformations on the parts or even cause fires.
● Please avoid dropping or shocking the product as the product may be damaged.
● Do not touch the cable with a wet hand. Such action may cause electric shocks.
● Please avoid continuously contacting the surface of the camera to your skin when the camera is being used. The
surface temperature of the camera may cause burns.
■ Other Notices
● Please do not use the camera under strong lights such as sun light for a long period. Also, please do not expose the
camera under strong lights even when the product is not being used because the sensor might be damaged.

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Maintenance
● Wipe the dirt on surface with soft cloth or tissue paper. Do not use alcohol, thinner or benzene to avoid damaging the
surface paints.
Electro Magnetic Interference
● The camera may interference with electronic devices such as TV and radio. Please do not place the camera next to
such equipment.
■ Export Control
The Government of Japan controls military sensitive goods and technologies including relevant dual-use goods and
technologies.
This product is a Catch-all Control item subject to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act and its relevant
legislations. Except for exporting to the 26 white countries designated in the Cabinet Order, export licenses are required
if the products are going to be used for military use or if the end user of the product is related to all kinds of military
activities. If your circumstances cause the need to apply export licenses, please notify us before you place orders. Also,
please notify us in advance if the end users or purposes of use change after the purchase and thus cause the need to
apply export licenses.
* The 26 white countries not under the UNSC Arms Embargo:
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom, and United States
About the Japanese Security Export Controls, please refer to the webpage for Security Export Control Policy, The
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry:
http://www.meti.go.jp/policy/anpo/englishpage.html
■ Guarantee
To save the environment, we do not issue warranty in printed format. Instead, all records of the warranty periods,
delivery dates and the customer information are well kept in our system.
For more details, please refer to the sites below:
Hardware Warranty: http://www.artray.us/download/artray_warranty.pdf

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2. Introduction
ARTCAM-185IMX-HD3 is CMOS camera designed for industrial use.
Adopting HD-SDI, NTSC, etc. enable direct data transfer to monitor and TV.
3. Main Features
・HD-SDI Output
ARTCAM-185IMX-HD3 adopts digital output terminal HD-SDI, so the image can be delivered to digital monitors
directly.
・NTSC Output
ARTCAM-185IMX-HD3 adopts analog output terminal NTSC, so the image can be delivered to analog monitors
directly.
・Remote Control
With remote control, it is able to change resolution, set cross line, etc.
4. The Product
1) Camera
2) Digital Cable 2m
3) AC Adapter
4) Remote control
<Options>
1) C Mount Lens

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5. Connect the Monitors/TVs
5.1 How to Connect a Camera
・HD-SDI Output
・NTSC Output

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6. Specifications
6.1 Sensor Specification
SENSOR MODEL IMX185LQJ-C
SENSOR TYPE CMOS Image Sensor
ACTIVE PIXELS 1945(H) x 1225(V)
ACTIVE IMAGE SIZE
7.29（H）×4.59（V）mm
1/1.9 Inch
SCAN MODE Progressive Scan
PIXEL SIZE 3.75(H)×3.75(V)μm
SHUTTER TYPE Rolling Shutter
ARRAY RGB Bayer Array
FRAMERATE MAX: 60fps
SYNC SYSTEM Internal Sync
6.2 Camera Specification
MODEL ARTCAM-185IMX-HD3
LENS MOUNT C-MOUNT
POWER SUPPLY DC5V
POWER
CONSUMPTION
Approx. 2W
AMBIENT
CONDITIONS
Operating Temperature/Humidity : 0～35°c/10～80%(Non Condensing)
Storage Temperature/Humidity : 0～60°c /10～95%(Non Condensing)
EXTERNAL
DIMENSIONS
50.0(W) × 47.0(H) × 85.4(D) mm
WEIGHT
Approx.180ｇ.
※Lens and tripod plate are not included.

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6.3 Camera Function
6.3.1 Exposure and Gain Control
Manual / Auto (Exposure priority / FPS fixed)
6.3.2 White Balance
Manual / Auto / One Push Auto
6.3.3 Image Quality Correction Function
・Lens shading correction
・Gamma correction
・Contrast correction
・Brightness correction
・Saturation
・Hue
・Edge emphasis
・Noise removal
6.3.4 Special Functions
・Digital zoom
・Defog
・Wide dynamic range mode
・Motion detection
・Freeze (Still image mode)
・Cross line

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6.3.5 Camera Rear Terminal Information
Power Supply
DC5V
Digital Video Output
(Type D)
Analog Output
NTSC/PAL
Remote Control
Receiver
Digital Output
HD-SDI