Elmo PTC-400C User manual

Please read this instruction manual carefully before using this PTC-400C
and keep it for future reference.
PAN • TILT • ZOOM COLOR CAMERA
PTC-400C
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus outdoors.
6. Do not use this apparatus near water.
7. Clean only with dry cloth.
8. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not touch this apparatus during lightning storms.
10.Unplug when unused for long periods of time.
11.Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have been fallen
onto the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:Handling the cord on this product or cords
associated with accessories sold with this
product, will expose you to lead, a chemical
known to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.

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CAUTION
•Do not use any power supply other
than specified.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
* The CAUTION label is attached on
the base of product.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits for Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, use,
and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the
user will be required to correct
the interference at his own
expense.
USER-INSTALLER
CAUTION: Your authority to
operate this FCC verified
equipment could be voided if you
make changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance
to Part of the FCC Rules.
CAUTION
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

This Camera has no power switch. When checking and maintaining this
Camera, be sure to turn OFF the power supply to the main unit
beforehand.
This Camera is designed only for use indoors. Do not use this Camera
out of doors.
Do not leave the Camera under direct sunlight or by heater, or the
Camera may be discolored, or damaged.
Do not place the Camera in any humid, dusty, windy or vibrating
location. Use the Camera in the following environmental condition:
Temperature: -10 °C ~ 40 °C (14 °~ 104 °F)
Humidity: 30% ~ 90% (No condensation)
Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. Do not use any volatile solvent, such
as thinner or benzin.
Do not directly point the camera lens into the sun, or the camera may be
damaged.
Caring for the batteries:
•If the Camera is not used for long time, take out the batteries from the
case.
•Do not use rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries.
•Do not use new and old batteries, or batteries of different type
together.
•Do not try to recharge or short-circuit the batteries.
This Camera is designed only for installation to the ceiling.
When installing this Camera, use only the dedicated fixing plate, refer to
the pages 9 to 13 of this manual, and carefully check the safety, such as
falling prevention.
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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................................1
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ............................................................3
1. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS....................................................5
2. WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER .............................................7
3. SETTING UP ....................................................................................9
4. OPERATION PROCEDURES ........................................................14
[1] Power supply to the Camera .....................................................14
[2] Turning ON/OFF of the Camera power .....................................14
[3] Operating PAN/TILT ..................................................................15
[4] Lens operation...........................................................................15
[5] Preset operation ........................................................................17
[6] External unit control...................................................................18
5. THE ID NUMBER (REMOTE ID) SETTING ...................................19
6. SETTING IN THE OSD (ON-SCREEN DISPLAY) MENU..............20
7. SETTING OF ALARM IN-OUT .......................................................28
[1] Alarm input ................................................................................28
[2] Alarm output ..............................................................................28
8. SETTING OF RS-485.....................................................................29
[1] Setting the terminating resistance .............................................29
[2] Setting the ID address ...............................................................29
9. SETTING OF VARIOUS MODES...................................................30
[1] Initializing the settings ...............................................................30
10. TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS........................................................31
11. SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................33
12 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES...........................................................35
13 OPTIONS .......................................................................................36

Main unit
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1. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
LED
BASE
ORNAMENTAL RING
CAMERA HEAD
INFRARED
SENSOR
LENS
VIDEO OUT TERMINAL
(BNC jack)
DC IN
COMPOSITE CABLE
ALARM IN-OUT TERMINAL (6P connector (Black))
RS-485 TERMINAL (5P connector (White))

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Wireless Remote Controller
Button Name Function Ref. Page
1
FOCUS
ZOOM
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
POWER To turn ON/OFF the Camera power. P.14
PRESET To register the preset position. P.17
ID To set the ID No. when multiple Cameras are used. P.19
NUMBER To set the preset position and the ID No. P.17
RESET To readjust the position of the Camera head. P.15
AUX Alarm signal is outputted from ALARM OUT terminal (2). Prior P.18
setting of the OSD mode is required.
NORMAL To return the iris to the factory setting automatically. P.16
IRIS OPEN To open the iris. P.16
CLOSE To close the iris. P.16
AUTO To adjust the focal point automatically to maintain it in the P.16
“in focus”status.
NEAR To move the focal point near. P.16
FAR To move the focal point far. P.16
TELE To zoom in (TELE) the image. P.15
WIDE To zoom in (WIDE) the image. P.15
DIRECTIONS To change the Camera head direction by operating the P.15, 20
cursor on the OSD.
HOME To move the Camera head direction by operating P.15, 20
the cursor on the OSD.
MENU To turn ON/OFF the OSD display. In the hierarchical menu, P.19, 20
the screen immediately before appears.
CURSOR PAN/TILT To suspend the menu operation. P.20
PRESET
ID
NUMBER
NORMAL
CURSOR
PAN/TILT
AUTO
TELE
MENU
2POWER
1
RESET
5
OPEN
8
AUX
6
CLOSE
9
FAR
11
NEAR
DIRECTIONS
HOME
12
15
16
WIDE
14
3
4
7
10
13
17
18
Note: The “”button is not used for normal operation.

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Point the infrared emitter of the wireless remote controller to the infrared sensor located on
the front of the Camera main unit, and press the button of the intended operation.
For the receivable renge, refer to the below figures.
Receivable range
Distance : Within approx. 7m from the infrared sensor front
Angle : Within approx. 60° right and left, approx. 10° above
and approx 30° below from the infrared sensor front
2. WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER
Note: The infrared sensors may receive the infrared rays only within a
narrower receivable range or may not receive them at all depending
on the ambient environment, such as being placed under the sunlight
or near an inverter fluorescent lamp. In such case, relocate the
installation place of the receiving side or block off the sunlight.
7m 7m
10°
30°60°
60°
Side view Bottom view
Precaution for the battery
Remove the battery case cover by pressing downward on the [ ] mark part in the
direction as indicated by the arrow.
Install 2 pcs. of batteries (type R03,AAA) into the case in the direction as indicated
there.
Note: Install the batteries with the proper to and to polarity.
Note: For dry cells, be sure to use the size AAA.
Note: Change the batteries at least once a year or when even nesessary.

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Note: The supplied batteries supplied with the Camera are only for use in
initially confirming the operation of the Camera.
It is not guaranteed that these batteries will work effectively for the
indicated period.
When multiple Cameras are operated through the wireless remote
controller
Refer to "5. THE ID NUMBER SETTING" on P. 19.

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3. SETTING UP
Note: When carrying the Camera, be sure to hold the base.
Note: Do not turn the Camera head in the PAN-TILT direction by hand, or
the Camera head could be broken.
WARNING:The total mass of the main unit and fixing plate is approx. 900g. Check
whether the ceiling to which the Camera is installed is strong enough to
hold the total mass of the main unit and fixing plate.
If not, the Camera could fall, causing injury.
(1) Mounting the Fixing Plate
1.Make mounting holes and a cord hole in the place (ceiling) to which this Camera is
installed.
[1] Installation
85.7mm(3-3/8inch)
85.7mm(3-3/8inch)
ø72 (cord hole)
MOUNTING HOLE (prepared hole)
for FIXING PLATE, 4 locations
FRONT
FIXING SCREW M4 × 40 (supplied),
4PCS
CELING PLATE (supplied)
FIXING PLATE
(supplied)
2.Lock the fixing plate (supplied) firmly with 4 fixing screws (not supplied).

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WARNING:Fasten the fixing screws of the fixing plate firmly, or the Camera could
fall, causing injury.
(2) Mounting the Camera to the Fixing Plate
1.Match the [ ] mark on the fixing plate with the [ ] mark on the back face of the
main unit, set the tabs (3 locations) of the back face of the main unit in the mating cuts
(3 locations) of the fixing plate, and turn the main unit clockwise by 25°(Refer to A)
MAIN UNIT MATING CUT,
3 LOCATIONS
MARK
MARK
25°
FRONT FRONT
A-1 A-2
A

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CEILING PLATE
CEILING TILE
SAFETY WIRE
LOOPING HOLE
SAFETY WIRE (not supplied)
(3) Mounting the Safety Wires
1.Loop up one end of the Safety Wires through the respective safety wire looping holes
made on the Ceiling Plate, and then loop up the other end of the same around the
beams or anything that is used to mount ceiling tile channel for structure safety.

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2.Lock the Camera and the fixing plate with the set screws (supplied).
SET SCREW M3×5,
1 PCE (supplied)
[2] Drawing the Composite Cable from the Camera Back Face
(1) Cut off the blank cover from the back face of the Camera base with pliers or the
like, and draw the composite cable from the back face of the Camera.
BLANK COVER
COMPOSITE
CABLE

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Connection of the Camera
RS-485
(5P connector (white))
To RS-485
CONNECTING UNIT
To MONITOR
VIDEO IN
VIDEO CABLE
(commercial item,
BNC, co-axial)
VIDEO OUT
RELAY CABLE
(supplied)
DC IN
DC 12V
(DC11V-16V)
Camera main unit
COMPOSITE CABLE
(integral part of the main unit)
To SENSOR and
EXTERNAL CONTROL
ALARM IN-OUT
TERMINAL
(6P connector (black))
( )
Brown
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
1
2
3
4
5
DATA (+) IN
DATA (-) IN
DATA (+) OUT
DATA (-) OUT
GND
Pin No. Terminal Name Cord Color
Blue
Gray
White
Black
Pink
1
3
4
5
6
ALARM IN1
Purple
2GND
ALARM IN2
GND
ALARM OUT1
ALARM OUT2
Pin No. Terminal Name Cord Color
RS-485 terminal
(5P connector (white)) ALARM IN-OUT terminal (6P connector (black))
Note: When wiring, note the following:
•For the RS-485 ALARM IN-OUT cable, insulate the bare conductor
part not to be exposed after wiring.
•For the video cable, keep the BNC connector (metal part) away
from any other metal material.

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(1) Turning OFF the Camera
•When the Camera is ready for operation
through the wireless remote controller and
POWER button is pressed, the Camera
power is turned OFF. (However, even after
the Camera is turned OFF, power is still being
supplied to the Camera as power supply to the
Camera is not OFF.)
•The image disappears, and the LED on the
Camera lights up in red. Now, no buttons on
the wireless remote controller are functional
other than POWER button and ID
button.
•When the TIMER OFF function is ON (refer
to the settings in the OSD (On-Screen
Display) Menu screen on P.21), Camera
power is turned OFF automatically upon the
lapse of the set time.
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1
1
(2) Turning ON the Camera
•When the Camera is OFF and POWER button is pressed, the Camera power is
turned ON.
•The image appears, and the LED on the Camera goes out. Now, the Camera is ready
for operation of all functions through the wireless remote controller.
•If the ID number is changed, the Camera power may not be turned ON. In such case,
redo the ID number setting, and press POWER button.
1
1
[1] Power supply to the Camera
The Camera has no POWER switch. The power supply to the Camera is turned ON
when 12VDC is inputted to the DC IN terminal.
When power is supplied to the Camera, the Camera turns to the right and then to the
center automatically (viewed from the front), returning the Camera position to the
position set in advance.
4. OPERATION PROCEDURES
[2] Turning ON/OFF of the Camera power
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•When HOME button is pressed, the Camera turns to the front (and the lens moves
to the WIDE end) according to the factory settings. The home position can be set
freely with the preset No. “0.”(Press PRESET button and then press 0
button.) After setting, when 0button or HOME button is pressed, the home
position is loaded. (Refer to P. 17)
•If the Camera direction is changed manually by mistake, press RESET button.
Then, the Camera remembers the last PAN/TILT position in memory.
5
16
4
42
16
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[4] Lens operation
(1) Zoom operation
•The object is zoomed in (appears larger in the
screen) when TELE button of ZOOM is
pressed, or zoomed out (appears smaller in the
screen) when WIDE button of ZOOM is
pressed.
•When TELE button or WIDE button
is held down for over one second, the zoom
speed increases.
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13
14
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[3] Operating PAN/TILT
•While watching the screen, press any of
(UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT)
direction buttons for the direction in which
you want to watch the image.
•To change the direction minutely, jog the
direction button. To change the direction
largely, hold down the direction button.
•Two operation modes are available according
to the speed: AUTO mode changing the speed
according to the zoom position, and
MANUAL mode setting the speed manually.
(Refer to the settings in the OSD (On-Screen
Display) Menu screen on P.26)
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5
16
2
4
15
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(2) Focus operation
•When AUTO button of FOCUS is
pressed, the FULL AUTO FOCUS status is
established. However, focusing may be
difficult for such objects as listed below.
Objects with no contrast between light and
shade, such as white walls and night views
Objects reflecting an intensive light
Objects moving fast
Objects with many horizontal stripes, such as
blinds
Objects with vertical fine stripes.
Objects viewed through a glass pane with
water drops or stains
Dark objects
•To adjust the focus manually, press
NEAR button or FAR button.
When NEAR button is pressed, the focus
shifts near to you.
When FAR button is pressed, the focus
shifts far away from you.
12
11
12
11
10
(3) Iris
•The iris remains in the AUTO IRIS status (in
the Auto Control mode in which the
brightness remains unchanged even if the
object is changed).
•When OPEN button or CLOSE
button of the iris is pressed, the brightness
changes in the AUTO IRIS status. (The reference
level of the AUTO IRIS changes.)
•OPEN button or CLOSE button
cannot be held down. To operate the iris
continuously, repeat pressing and releasing
the button.
•When NORMAL button is pressed (in the
AUTO IRIS state), the brightness is reset to
the standard level.
7
9
8
9
8
12
11
10
8
9
7

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4
[5] Preset operation
(1) Registration in the Preset Contents
•Set the Camera head direction, the zoom
position, the focus status and the brightness
level. (To register the [CAMERA2] settings
together, set [MAIN CONTROL] –
[CAMERA2 PRESET] to [ON] in the OSD
menu.)
•When PRESET button is pressed (once),
the LED (light emitting diode) on the main
unit blinks in green (at intervals of 0.2 sec).
To cancel this step, press PRESET button
again.
•Then, input the preset No. within 0 through 16
by pressing corresponding one or two of
the 0through +10 buttons. (+10 button is
used to input numeric of 10 or larger. For
“10,”press +10 button and then 0button.)
•Upon pressing, the LED on the main unit goes
out and the registration of the preset contents
is completed. (The preset contents already
registered, if any, are overwritten.)
•The home position can be registered freely to
any position by using the preset No. “0.”
4
2
2
(2) Execution of the Preset
•When intended one or two of the 0through +10 buttons is pressed, the
Camera head direction, the zoom position, the focus status and the brightness
level are set as per registered. (+10 button is used to input numeric of 10 or
larger. For “10,”press +10 button and then 0button.)
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The Camera head direction, the zoom position, the focus status and the brightness status can
be registered. In addition to these items, when [MAIN CONTROL] –[CAMERA2
PRESET] is set to [ON] in the OSD menu, the [CAMERA2] settings can also be registered
together (Refer to P. 23). Up to 17 setting can be registered (Nos. 0 –16). Even if the main
unit power is turned OFF, the registered contents are preserved.

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[6] External unit control
To make AUX button functional, set
[ALARM] –[ALARM OUT2] to [ON] in the
OSD menu beforehand.
When AUX button is pressed, the external
unit connected to the ALARM OUT terminal
<2> is turned ON. To turn it OFF, press
AUX button again.
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6
6
6

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(1) Setting an ID No.
•Turn ON only the camera to be set with an ID
No. Turn OFF the other adjacent Cameras.
(Unplug the AC adapters of those Cameras
from the outlet.)
•Set the remote ID No. to the Camera. (See "6.
OSD (On-Screen Display) on P.20) After
setting, close the Menu screen by pressing
MENU button. Then, repeat the ID No.
setting for all other Cameras in the same way.
(2) Operating the Cameras selectively
•Press ID button, and the LED's of all
adjacent Cameras will start blinking (at
intervals of 0.4 sec). To cancel this, press
ID button again. Then, press 1through
9buttons, and the LED's will go out, and
selective operation by specifying the ID No.
will be ready. Now, only the selected Camera
can be operated via the wireless remote
controller.
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3
3
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(3) Canceling the specific ID of the Cameras
•Hold down ID button for over 2 sec, and the blinking LED on the Camera will
light up. Then, unhand ID button. Now, the selective operation has been
cancelled, and all adjacent Cameras start operation via the wireless remote controller.
•Even if the Camera is rebooted, the selective operation by specifying the ID No. is
cancelled.
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5. THE ID NUMBER (REMOTE ID) SETTING
When multiple Cameras are laid out adjacently and operated via the wireless remote
controller, the Cameras receiving the infrared rays operates in unison in the same way.
When each Camera is allocated with a different ID No., the Camera can be operated
selectively when its ID No. is specified via the wireless remote controller. The ID Nos. can
be allocated to up to 9 Cameras.
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