JVC TK-WD31 User manual

For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the body. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No. TK-WD310
Serial No.
COLOR VIDEO CAMERA
TK-WD310 INSTRUCTIONS
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LWT0181-001B-H

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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 cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
5. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manu-
facturer as they may cause hazards.
6. Do not use this appliance near water - for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool, etc.
7. Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The
appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the appliance.
Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Wall or
shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions, and should use a mounting kit approved
by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combi-
nation should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the appliance and cart combination to
overturn.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(symbol provided by RETAC)
S3125A
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These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items
may not apply to all appliances.

8. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are pro-
vided for ventilation, and to insure reliable operation of the appli-
ance and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by plac-
ing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register. This appliance should not be placed in a built-in in-
stallation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.
9. This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power
company. For appliance designed to operate from battery power,
refer to the operating instructions.
10. This appliance system is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type
plug (a plug having a third (grounding) pin). This plug will only fit
into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the grounding plug.
11. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, un-
plug it form the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning
and power-line surges.
12. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
appliance where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
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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. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the appliance.
16. Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or re-
moving covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other haz-
ards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17. Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
c. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the oper-
ating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other con-
trols may result in damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal op-
eration.
e. If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been dam-
aged.
f. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance -
this indicates a need for service.
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18. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service techni-
cian has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that
have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
19. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the
service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine
that the appliance is in safe operating condition.
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Safety Precautions
FOR USA AND CANADA
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
The lightning flash wish arrowhead symbol, within an equi-
lateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's en-
closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in-
tended to alert the user to the presence of important oper-
ating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera-
ture accompanying the appliance.
Information for USA
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Changes or modifica-
tions not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book are sub-
ject to possible change without prior notice.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS-
TURE.
AVERTISSEMENT:
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU
D’ELECTRO-CUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A
L’HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.
INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)
RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Class B est conforme á la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
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Thank you for purchasing this product.
(These instrustions are for TK-WD310U and TK-WD310E.)
Before beginning to operate this unit, please read the instruction
manual carefully in order to make sure that the best possible per-
formance is obtained.
Features
䡵Backlight compensation over a wide area is realized by the 14-bit
Wide Dynamic Range feature.
The Wide Dynamic Range feature controls the exposure time using
a maximum of 5 sampling timing for the image within a single screen.
Even when shooting in areas with large difference in lightning, sub-
jects with difference in brightness can be viewed in a clear and natu-
ral state.
䡵1/3-inch high-resolution DPS device adopted as shooting element
to realize high picture quality with no smearing or blooming in areas
with high luminance. In addition, 1.9lx (during F1.2, 50%, AGC HIGH
setting) is realized for minimum subject brightness.
䡵Horizontal resolution of 480 lines (typ.) and vertical resolution of over
400 lines allow display of finely detailed video.
䡵New device adopted for use even under strong electric field condi-
tions.
䡵Compatible with CS mount and VIDEO auto iris/DC auto iris.
*When using the C mount lens, C mount adapter is required.
䡵Various settings in each menu screen are possible.
Menu settings can be performed easily using single button opera-
tions.
䡵3 white balance modes of ATW, AWB and MANUAL are available.
ATW mode that adjusts the white balance automatically according
to the changes in lighting conditions (color temperature) or AWB/
MANUAL mode that automatically or manually adjusts and locks the
white balance of specific lighting conditions can be selected.
䡵Camera title setting and display can be made.
䡵Compact design allows installation in narrow spaces.
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䡲Before starting an important recording, be sure to perform a test
recording in order to confirm that a normal recording is possible.
䡲We do not accept liability for the loss of a recording in the case of
it becoming impossible to record due to a problem in the video
camera, VCR or video tape.
䡲We do not accept liability for any damage to the camera in cases
when it is dropped because of incomplete installation due to not
observing the installation instructions correctly. Please be careful
when installing the camera.
Characters and symbols used in this instruction manual.
CAUTION : Cautionary notes concerning operation of the unit.
MEMO : Reference such as restrictions of features, etc.
墌:Reference page or item.
EASY INSTALLATION
The factory default settings are intended to give easy installation.
Please attach a lens, a power supply, a video cable and mount the
camera securely. You should now have good images.
The additional information contained in this handbook is intended to
give additional flexibility to more demanding installations.

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Contents
INTRODUCTION
Features ............................................................................................. 2
Contents ............................................................................................. 4
Operating Precautions ....................................................................... 5
Names and Operations of Parts ......................................................... 8
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION
Basic System ................................................................................... 13
Mounting the lens ............................................................................. 14
Connections on the back ................................................................. 16
Mounting the camera ....................................................................... 18
Auto iris lens adjustment .................................................................. 20
Back focus adjustment ..................................................................... 22
MENU SETTING
Menu settings ................................................................................... 24
Menu tree ......................................................................................... 26
About menus .................................................................................... 27
FOCUS ADJUST screen .................................................................. 27
VIDEO ADJUST screen ................................................................... 28
WDR CUSTOM SETTINGS screen .............................................. 29
MANUAL WHITE BALANCE screen ............................................. 34
CAMERA SETTINGS screen ........................................................... 35
LENS ADJUST screen .................................................................. 35
CAMERA TITLE EDIT screen ....................................................... 37
FACTORY SETTINGS screen ......................................................... 39
OTHERS
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 40
Specifications ................................................................................... 41