GE KTC-XP1 User manual

KTC
-
XP1
UltraView Camera
With Xposure Technology

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN................................................................4
1PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................5
2INSTALLATION ...................................................................6
2.1 MAKING VIDEO CONNECTIONS....................................6
2.2 SETTING THE LENS-MODE DIP SWITCH ......................7
2.3 ATTACHING THE CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED LENS ...............8
2.4 MAKING POWER CONNECTIONS ..................................9
3PROGRAMMING ...............................................................10
3.1 OSD CONTROL OF MENUS ......................................10
3.2 PROGRAMMING WITH THE MENUS .............................10
3.2.1 Main Menu..................................................................11
3.2.2 Camera Setup ............................................................11
3.2.2.1 CHANGING THE SIGNAL FORMAT ....................12
3.2.2.2 ADDING A CAMERA ID....................................12
3.2.2.3 SETTING THE LENS MODE AND ADJUSTING THE
DEFAULTS.....................................................13
3.2.2.4 ADJUSTING THE SYNC MODE .........................15
3.2.2.5 ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL
(AGC) ..........................................................16
3.2.2.6 EXITING CAMERA SETUP................................17
3.2.3 White Balance (ATW, ATW-WIDE, HOLD) ................17
3.2.4 Locations (Lighting Environments) .............................18
3.2.5 PTZ.............................................................................20
3.2.6 Exiting with Saving or Canceling Changes.................21
TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................22

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions before installing or operating this product.
Note: This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to
local codes.
This manual provides installation and operation information. To use this
document, you must have the following minimum qualifications:
• A basic knowledge of CCTV systems and components
• A basic knowledge of electrical wiring and low-voltage electrical
hookups
Use this product only for the purpose for which it was designed.
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1 PACKAGE CONTENTS
CAUTION:
Use direct plug-in UL listed power supplies marked Class 2 or
LPS (limited power source) of the required output rating as listed
on the unit.
Manual Camera C-mount adapter
(for C-mount lenses only)
Figure 1. Package contents
Note: The manual includes a quick reference guide for installation and programming. It is
located in the fold of the manual.

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2 INSTALLATION
2.1 MAKING VIDEO CONNECTIONS
Note: With the Xposure technology, both the BNC (composite) and S-video (Y/C video)
connections provide sharper images of all scenes (especially high-contrast scenes). The
S-video connection, however, provides even greater clarity over the BNC connection.
See Figure 2 and perform the following:
Coaxial cable with BNCs
between MON.OUT and
test or local monitor
Coaxial cable with BNCs
between VIDEO OUT
and monitor, multiplexer,
or switcher
S-video cable between
S-VIDEO and monitor
Figure 2. Video connections
Note: You can connect up
to three monitors (or
devices) to each camera.
1) Connect a coaxial cable terminated with BNC connectors between
the MON.OUT connector of the camera and the video in connector
on a test or local monitor.
2) Connect a coaxial cable terminated with BNC connectors between
the VIDEO OUT connector of the camera and the video in
connector on a monitor, multiplexer, switcher, or other standard
video device.
3) Connect an S-video (Y/C video) cable between the S-VIDEO
connector of the camera and the video in connector on a high-
resolution surveillance monitor.
Note: If you’re not seeing the video quality that you expect with the S-video
connection, consult your company’s S-video technician.

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2.2 SETTING THE LENS-MODE DIP SWITCH
Note: If your lens has a manual iris, ignore this switch. It is for autoiris lenses only.
See Figure 3 and set switch as shown:
Set to VD
(video drive) for:
Autoiris lenses
with built-in amplifier
(i.e., video-type
lenses)
Set to DD
(direct drive) for:
Autoiris lenses
without amplifier
(i.e., DC-type
lenses)
DD adjustment
(see note)
Figure 3. Lens-mode DIP switch settings and iris level adjustment
Note: When the lens-mode DIP switch is set to DD, you can use the DD level screw (iris
level adjustment) to ensure the correct exposure of images for the camera’s position and
the lighting conditions. Use an insulated tool to rotate the screw. Observe the results on the
monitor screen for the best setting.
Note: The circuitry and programming must be set to the same setting for autoiris lenses.
Refer to section 3.2.2.3 Setting the Lens Mode and Adjusting the Defaults.
Installation continues on next page.

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2.3 ATTACHING THE CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED LENS
Note: For optimal performance, use an autoiris lens.
Refer to the instructions that came with the lens you purchased for
complete installation instructions of the lens.
In general, see Figure 4 and perform the following:
Video-type
autoiris
lens leads:
Pins for
solder side
of lens plug
C-mount adapter
(for C-mount lenses only)
Pins for
solder side
of lens plug
DC-type
autoiris
lens leads:
Red (9 VAC)
NC
(no connection)
Black (ground)
White (video)
Damping coil (+)
Damping coil (–)
Driving coil (+)
Driving coil (–)
Camera Autoiris lens
connector
Autoiris lens
plug
Lens
(autoiris lens shown;
a manual iris lens has no cable)
Figure 4. Attaching the customer-supplied lens
1) If you are using a C-mount lens, screw on the provided C-mount
adapter.
2) Screw the customer-supplied lens to the camera.
3) If you are using an autoiris lens, insert the autoiris lens plug into the
autoiris lens connector.

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2.4 MAKING POWER CONNECTIONS
CAUTION:
yUse direct plug-in UL listed power supplies marked Class 2 or
LPS (limited power source) of the required output rating as listed
on the unit.
yComplete all instruction steps before supplying power to the unit.
See Figure 5 and perform the following:
Connect a universal
12 VDC/24 VAC power
supply as shown
Note: The terminal block is not
polarity-sensitive.
Note: The power LED ( )
illuminates to show that the
camera is receiving power.
Figure 5. Power connections
1) With a screwdriver, loosen the ~AC24V/DC12V and GND terminal
screws on the terminal block.
2) Connect a universal 12 VDC/24 VAC power supply to the terminal block.
Note: The terminal block is not polarity-sensitive. Either power lead can be
connected to either terminal connector.
3) Retighten the terminal screws until snug, ensuring that the power
leads are secure.
4) Supply power to the unit by plugging the power supply into a proper
power source.
Note: The power LED ( ) illuminates to show that the camera is receiving power.
If it does not illuminate, check the terminal block connections and the power source.

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3 PROGRAMMING
Use the OSD (on-screen display) menus to program the camera.
3.1 OSD CONTROL OF MENUS
OSD menu controls:
Use the center selection
button to enter a menu or
to select a menu option.
Use the up and down
buttons to move vertically
between menus and
options.
Use the right and left
buttons to move
horizontally to and
between options.
Figure 6. OSD (on-screen display) menu controls
Note: Wherever the PREVIOUS PAGE option appears, use it to leave the current menu
and return to the previous menu. Move to the PREVIOUS PAGE option and press .
3.2 PROGRAMMING WITH THE MENUS
To access the main menu:
Press and hold the center selection
button ( in Figure 6) for a few
seconds.
Note: Factory defaults are shown.
MAIN MENU
CAMERA SETUP.
WHITE BALANCE ATW
LOCATIONS GENERAL
PTZ.
EXIT SAVECHANGES.

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3.2.1 MAIN MENU
Camera Setup menu Use these menus to configure signal format
(NTSC/PAL), camera ID (i.e., title), iris
settings, synchronization mode, and gain
control. See section 3.2.2 Camera Setup.
White Balance Use this menu to adjust the white balance.
See section 3.2.3 White Balance (ATW,
ATW-WIDE, HOLD).
Locations Use this menu to program presets. See
section 3.2.4 Locations.
PTZ Use this menu to control the camera’s digital
PTZ functions. See section 3.2.5 PTZ.
Exit Use this option to exit the OSD programming
menus. See section 3.2.6 Exiting with Saving
or Canceling Changes.
3.2.2 CAMERA SETUP
Use these menus to configure signal format (NTSC/PAL), camera ID
(i.e., title), iris settings, synchronization mode, and gain control.
To access the Camera Setup
menu:
At the Main Menu, use the up and
down buttons ( ) to move to
the Camera Setup menu and
access it by pressing the center
selection button ( ).
MAIN MENU
CAMERA SETUP.
WHITE BALANCE ATW
LOCATIONS GENERAL
PTZ.
EXIT SAVE CHANGES.

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3.2.2.1 CHANGING THE SIGNAL FORMAT
CAMERA SETUP
SYSTEM <NTSC>
CAM_ID SETUP.
LIGHT CONTROL AIS.
SYNC LINELOCK.
AGC ON.
PREVIOUS PAGE...
To change the signal format:
At the Camera Setup menu, use
the up and down buttons ( )
to move to the System option
and use the right and left buttons
( ) to move to and between
the signal format options (NTSC
or PAL).
Note: It will take a few seconds for the video
on the screen to stabilize to the new format.
3.2.2.2 ADDING A CAMERA ID
You can add a camera ID (i.e., title) of up to 12 characters that will
appear on the monitor screen. You can also give it an opaque
background to make it easier to see and position it on the screen to
avoid covering critical viewpoints.
To add a camera ID:
CAMERA SETUP
SYSTEM NTSC
CAM_ID SETUP.
LIGHT CONTROL AIS.
SYNC LINELOCK.
AGC ON.
PREVIOUS PAGE...
1) At the Camera Setup menu,
use the up and down buttons
( ) to move to the
CAM_ID SETUP option and
press the center selection
button ( ) to access the
Camera ID Menu.
2) At the Camera ID menu, use
the , , , , and OSD
buttons to perform the
following (see Figure 6):
CAMERA ID MENU
ID DISPLAY <OFF>
CAMERA ID:
ID POSITION UP-CENTER
ID BACKGROUND NONE
PREVIOUS PAGE...

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a) Move to the ID DISPLAY option and toggle between the OFF
and ON options. Leave the desired option displayed. ON
displays the camera ID on the monitor screen.
b) Move to the CAMERA ID option and press the center selection
button ( ) to access the 12-character label. Use the OSD
buttons to scroll through the alphanumeric characters for the
first and following positions of the label. Press the center
selection button ( ) to save each character and move to the
next character position.
Note: You can hold the and buttons for continuous scrolling.
Note: To change a character that is already saved, leave and reenter the
CAMERA ID option, press the center selection button ( ) for all leading
characters that you wish to remain as they are, and when you have highlighted
the character to be changed, make the change, save it, and finish saving the
remaining characters in the camera title.
c) Move to the ID POSITION option and toggle between the
position options. Leave the desired option displayed.
d) Move to the ID BACKGROUND option and toggle between the
background options. Leave the desired option displayed.
e) Move to the PREVIOUS PAGE option and press to return to
the Camera Setup menu.
3.2.2.3 SETTING THE LENS MODE AND ADJUSTING THE DEFAULTS
While the lens-mode DIP switch sets the camera’s circuitry for controlling
the lens, the light control menu options set the camera’s programming.
For autoiris lenses, the circuitry and programming must be set to the
same setting. In the programming, AIS includes both DIP switch settings
(DD and VD). Manual-iris lenses have no DIP switch setting.
Lens-mode settings (i.e., light-control settings in the programming):
• AIS for autoiris lenses without amplifier (i.e., DC-type lenses) and
autoiris lenses with built-in amplifier (i.e., video-type lenses)
Note: Specify DD or VD using the lens-mode DIP switch. See section 2.2 Setting the
Lens-Mode DIP Switch.
• AES for manual-iris lenses

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CAMERA SETUP
SYSTEM NTSC
CAM_ID SETUP.
LIGHT CONTROL <AIS. >
SYNC LINELOCK.
AGC ON.
PREVIOUS PAGE...
To set the lens mode (light control):
At the Camera Setup menu, use
the up and down buttons ( )
to move to the Light Control option
and use the right and left buttons
( ) to move to and between
the light-control options (AIS or
AES).
The lens mode programming defaults provide optimal performance for
most applications. If you need to adjust the autoiris programming defaults,
however, two scales are available:
• Level for adjusting the gain when the autoiris lens begins to close.
• Threshold for adjusting the gain of the autoiris lens control signal.
Note: The threshold adjustment for the AES mode is typically not needed unless color
bands are visible in very bright scenes. Raise the threshold to correct.
AIS MENU
LEVEL
MAX 90 MIN
THRESHOLD
MIN 0 MAX
PREVIOUS PAGE...
To adjust the level and threshold
defaults of a lens mode:
With the selected light control
option (lens mode) still highlighted
(AIS or AES), press the center
selection button ( ) to enter the
AIS or AES menu. At the AIS or
AES menu, use the up and down
buttons ( ) to move between
the level and threshold scales and
use the right and left buttons
( ) to adjust the markers on
the scales
Move to the PREVIOUS PAGE
option and press to leave the
current menu.

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3.2.2.4 ADJUSTING THE SYNC MODE
CAUTION:
The phase adjustment must be made by a qualified service person.
To reduce the effect of picture roll on the monitor caused by the difference
in the vertical interval sync pulses of your equipment (cameras, power
supplies, monitors, switchers, etc.), you can synchronize the vertical
interval sync pulse of the video source (your cameras). You can use the
AC line lock mode to synchronize the pulses of your cameras with other
equipment, or you can use the internal sync generator when consistent
phasing is not required.
Sync modes:
• Line lock: The line lock mode can synchronize all of the
cameras in a system by locking their vertical interval sync pulse
with the mains frequency of the power source. The same power
source must be used to power all cameras in the system for
consistent phasing.
• Use the line lock sync mode for cameras being powered by
AC power supplies.
• Use the V-phase adjustment to adjust individual cameras
when they are powered from sources with differing phases.
Note: Using a DC power supply will cause the sync mode to default to internal
synchronization.
• Internal: This mode uses the camera’s internal sync generators to
generate their vertical interval sync pulses.
Use the internal sync mode for cameras being powered by DC power
supplies.
CAMERA SETUP
SYSTEM NTSC
CAM_ID SETUP.
LIGHT CONTROL AIS.
SYNC <LINELOCK.>
AGC ON.
PREVIOUS PAGE...
To set the sync mode:
At the Camera Setup menu, use
the up and down buttons ( )
to move to the Sync option and
use the right and left buttons
( ) to move to and between
the sync options (LINELOCK or
INTERNAL).

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SYNC MENU
V-PHASE
0 309 620
PREVIOUS PAGE...
(Default is 504.)
If line lock is selected, you can
adjust the vertical phase as follows:
With LINELOCK selected and still
highlighted, press the center
selection button ( ), then use the
right and left buttons ( ) to
adjust the marker on the scale.
Note: Observe the results on the monitor
screen for the best setting.
Move to the PREVIOUS PAGE
option and press to leave the
current menu.
3.2.2.5 ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL (AGC)
To reduce the amplitude decay of an electronic signal and the resulting
noise in images, you can adjust the maximum value for the gain control.
This camera provides both automatic and manual control adjustments for
the predetermined margins that regulate the voltage level.
To set the AGC mode:
At the Camera Setup menu, use
the up and down buttons ( )
to move to the AGC option and
use the right and left buttons
( ) to move to and between
the AGC options (ON or OFF).
CAMERA SETUP
SYSTEM NTSC
CAM_ID SETUP.
LIGHT CONTROL AIS.
SYNC LINELOCK.
AGC <ON. >
PREVIOUS PAGE...

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Select ON to set the maximum automatic gain value and select OFF to
set the system gain manually.
AGC MENU (OR MANUAL GAIN)
LEVEL
MIN 34 MAX
PREVIOUS PAGE...
(AGC default is 34;
manual gain default is 0.)
To set the maximum level of the
automatic or manual gain:
With ON or OFF selected and still
highlighted, press the center
selection button ( ), then use
the right and left buttons ( )
to adjust the marker on the scale.
Note: Observe the results on the monitor
screen for the best setting.
Move to the PREVIOUS PAGE
option and press to leave the
current menu.
3.2.2.6 EXITING CAMERA SETUP
To exit camera setup:
At the Camera Setup menu, use
the up and down buttons ( )
to move to the PREVIOUS PAGE
option, then press the center
selection button ( ).
CAMERA SETUP
SYSTEM NTSC
CAM_ID SETUP.
LIGHT CONTROL AIS.
SYNC LINELOCK.
AGC ON.
PREVIOUS PAGE...
3.2.3 WHITE BALANCE (ATW, ATW-WIDE, HOLD)
White balance modes:
• ATW (default)/ATW-Wide: The ATW (automatic tracking white
balance) modes monitor the color temperature continuously while an
internal microcontroller sets the white balance. This setting is best
when the color range changes constantly.
ATW operating color temperature range: 2800 – 7500 K.
ATW-wide operating color temperature range: 2000 – 11000 K.

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• Hold: In the hold mode, the white balance color temperature is
computed as a reference at the moment HOLD is selected with the
center selection button ( ). This setting is best when the color
range remains constant.
The camera will maintain a white balance setting at the current color
temperature read within the range of 2000 – 11000 K.
MAIN MENU
CAMERA SETUP.
WHITE BALANCE <ATW >
LOCATIONS GENERAL
PTZ.
EXIT SAVE CHANGES.
To set the white balance mode:
At the Main Menu, use the up and
down buttons ( ) to move to
the WHITE BALANCE option, use
the right and left buttons ( )
to move to and between the
options (ATW, ATW-WIDE, and
HOLD), then press the center
selection button ( ) to select the
option showing.
Note: If selecting the Hold option, first fill the viewing area with a neutral background of
white or gray.
3.2.4 LOCATIONS (LIGHTING ENVIRONMENTS)
The location settings provide three presets and one customizable setting
for defining the lighting environment that the camera is viewing.
• General: Use this setting for high-contrast scenes where there is
no specific focus on lighter or darker areas.
• Outside: Use this setting for outdoor environments or high-
contrast scenes where the focus is on the darker areas of the
scene.
• Office: Use this setting for office environments using fluorescent
or tungsten lighting. This setting has the lowest maximum
dynamic range of the three preset settings.
• Custom WDR: Use the options of this setting to adjust the limits
of the dynamic range.

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MAIN MENU
CAMERA SETUP.
WHITE BALANCE ATW
LOCATIONS <GENERAL>
PTZ.
EXIT SAVE CHANGES.
To select a lighting environment
setting:
At the Main Menu, use the up and
down buttons ( ) to move to
the LOCATIONS option, use the
right and left buttons ( ) to
move to and between the options
(GENERAL, OUTSIDE, OFFICE,
and CUSTOM_WDR), then press
the center selection button ( ) to
select the option showing.
WDR MENU
Bias dB
-36X 0 36
Limit dB
0 23 36
PREVIOUS PAGE...
(Bias default is 0; limit default is 12.)
To adjust the bias and limit of the
custom WDR setting (if selected):
With CUSTOM_WDR still
highlighted, press the center
selection button ( ). At the
WDR menu, use the up and
down buttons ( ) to move
between the bias and limit
scales and use the right and left
buttons ( ) to adjust the
markers on the scales.
Note: Observe the results on the monitor screen for the best settings.
Note: Adjusting the bias changes the dynamic range of the camera’s light meter. Reducing
the limit value lowers the maximum dynamic range of the camera. These values are best
left at their defaults: 0 bias and 12 limit.
Note: If the internal parameters of the camera end up differing from those set by the location
setting due to adjusting the default values, a location setting other than CUSTOM_WDR can
become CUSTOM_WDR.
Move to the PREVIOUS PAGE option and press to leave the current
menu.

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3.2.5 PTZ
The camera provides a digital PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) of 1X – 4X.
To access the digital PTZ menu:
At the Main Menu, use the up and
down buttons ( ) to move to
the PTZ option, then press the
center selection button ( ).
MAIN MENU
CAMERA SETUP.
WHITE BALANCE ATW
LOCATIONS GENERAL
PTZ.
EXIT SAVE CHANGES.
PanTiltZoom MENU
Zoom
1 6 10
Pan
-100 30 100
Tilt
-100 0 100
PREVIOUS PAGE...
To adjust the PTZ limits:
At the PanTiltZoom menu, use the
up and down buttons ( ) to
move between the zoom, pan,
and tilt scales and use the right
and left buttons ( ) to adjust
the markers on the scales.
(Zoom default is 1; pan default is 0;
tilt default is 0.)
Note: Observe the results on the monitor screen for the best settings.
Note: On the zoom scale, 1 is 1X digital zoom and 10 is 4X digital zoom. The pan and tilt
settings are dependent on the zoom setting and range from –100 to +100. If zoom is set to
1 (1X digital zoom), the pan and tilt settings have no effect.
Move to the PREVIOUS PAGE option and press to leave the current
menu.