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Please
read
this
manual
throughly
for
optimum
performance
and
enjoy-
ment.
The
operating
instructions
found
herein
are
supplemented
by
a
set
of
separately-bound
quick-reference
cards.
Detailed
instructions
found
in
this
booklet
offer
complete
directions
for
connection,
as
well
as
detailed
descriptions
for
the
use
of
all
viewer
controls.
Record
in
the
spaces
provided
below
the
Model
and
Serial
Nos.
as
found
at
the
rear
of
your
video
camera.
Model No. Serial No.
Retain the information for future reference.
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
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OR
ELECTRIC
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APPLIANCE
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1. New Pickup Tube
The
IK-1850
is
a
single-tube
color
video
camera
which
employs
a
newly
developed
Toshiba
univicon
as
the
pickup
tube.
It
is
a
high-performance
color
video
camera
which
is
as
free
of
color
deviations
and
complex
adjustments
as
possible,
and
is
easy
to
operate.
2. Full Built-in Electronic Circuits
The
camera
has
full
built-in
electronic
circuits
so
it
can
easily
be
combined
with
the
portable
VCR
V -5530.
3. Small in Size, Light in Weight
The
camera
can
be
hand-held
because
it
is
small
in
size
and
light
in
weight.
Thus
it
offers
a
great
degree
of maneuverability.
4. Newly Developed LSI
The
LSI
newly
developed
for
color
video
cameras
is
used for improved reliability and stability.
5. C-Mount Lens
The
camera
employs
a
standard
C-mount
lens,
so
various
types
of
standard
C-mount
(suitable
for
2/3 inch pickup tube) lenses generally commerciali-
zed for CCTV are available.
The
camera
is
equipped
with
the
zoom
lens
of
6
times
with the macro work as the standard option.
The
macro-mechanism
is
built-in
for
magnifying
the
picture
range,
and
it
offers
the
closest
distance
of
up
to
50
mm
from
the
subject.
6. Viewfinder
The
electronic
viewfinder
has
camera
exposure,
battery
voltage
warning,
and
VCR
operation
indi-
cators.
The
electronic
viewfinder
permits
monitoring
of
playback
video
from
VCR.
7.
Color
Temperature
Switch
and
its
Control
Knob
Indoor
or
outdoor
color
temperature
can
easily
be
selected
with
the
color
temperature
switch.
And
color
temperature
can
be
finely
adjusted
by
the
control
knob.
8. White Balance Indicator System
Color
emitry
of
the
camera
may
easily
be
monitored
with
the
white
balance
indicator
system
and
may
be
finely
adiusted
by
using
the
white
balance
indicator
lamp.
9. Built-in Microphone
The
built-in
microphone
picks
up
sound
from
the
scene
being
shot.
An_
external
high-performance
condenser
microphone
(VM-1610)
can
also
be
con-
nected
if
desired.
10.
VCR
Remote
Control
Switch
The
portable
VCR
(V-5530)
or
any
VCR
with
a
special
camera
terminal
can
be
started
and
stopped
with
the
VCR
remote
control
switch
on
the
camera.
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External
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VM-1610
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@ Extension Cable (7.5 meter) EXC-1610
Allows the distance between the camera and
the VCR or AC adaptor to be extended up to
10 meters (33 ft.) by using this cable.
Those optional accessories can be ordered through
your local TOSHIBA Field office or representative.
Contact the above for further information.

Handgrip
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ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER
Attachment
plate

@ POWER ON/OFF Switch
When
this
switch
is
turned
to
ON,
the
pilot
lamp
lights,
indicating
that
the
camera
is operating.
When
the
switch
is
turned
to
OFF,
the
power
to
the
camera
is
off,
LENS Mount
Install the lens here, 2/3-inch C-mount type lens.
Built-in MICROPHONE
Omnidirectional high sensitive condenser micro-
phone.
VCR Remote Control Switch
This permits tape start and stop when the camera
is used with a VCR with a remote jack.
ACCESSORY Shoe
For attaching the external microphone (VM-1610).
A moving-light can also be mounted here.
VIEWFINDER Mount
instal} the electronic viewfinder here.
There
are
two
viewfinder
mounts
on
the
both
side
of
the
camera,
so
you
may
choose
either
one
at
your
convenience.
VIEWFINDER Jack
Connect
the
cable
of
electronic
viewfinder
to
the
camera here.
CAMERA Cabie
Connect the camera cable to CAMERA terminal on
the VCR (V-5530). In case of using a VCR other
than the V-5530, connect the camera cable to the AC
adaptor
(AC-1610).
The
camera
cable
is
2.5
meters
long, and can be extended up to 10 meters by con-
necting the extension cable (EXC-1610) which ts an
optional accessory.
LENS Connector
Use this connector when the zoom lens is attached.
This
lens
has
MACRO
work,
so
close
up
picture
up
to
50 m/m between the lens and the object is possible
without any accessory by using the MACRO work.
COLOR Temperature Switch
This switch compensates for the difference in color
temperature. The </3%4 position is for incandescent
light (3000°K), and the x4 position for solar light
(6000° K). |
COLOR Adjust
This knob is used in combination with the color
temperature switch . If the picture on the TV
screen appears reddish, turn the knob clockwise
to the blue zone so as to obtain a proper color.
If the picture appears bluish, turn the knob counter-
clockwise to the red zone to obtain same as above.
White balance indicator lamp.
Use
the
indicator
lamp
when
checking
the
white
balance
of
the
camera.
If
the
white
balance
indicator
is
turned
on
while
taking
the
white
object,
adjust
the
COLOR
AD-
JUST
knob
until
the
indicator
lamp
is
turned
off.
External MICROPHONE Jack
When
using
an
external
microphone,
plug
it
into
the
EXT
MIC
Jack.
This
will
deactivate
the
built-in
microphone
and
allow
the
external
microphone
to
become
operable.
Auto-lock button
It allows to switch Auto/Manual aperture control
by pushing the button.
LENS Plug
Connect
this
plug
to
LENS
on
the
camera
head.
CAMERA/VCR Switch
In
the
CAMERA
position,
the
picture
taken
by
the
camera
is
monitored
on
the
viewfinder.
In
the
VCR
position,
you
can
watch
the
playback
video
from
the
VCR.
(For further details, see Page 6)
BRIGHTNESS Control
The
brightness
of
the
viewfinder
can
be
adjusted
by BRIGHT.
VIEWFINDER Plug
Connect
this
plug
to
VIEWFINDER
on
the
camera
head.
The
exposure
indicator,
battery
voltage
warn-
ing
and
VCR
start/stop
will
then
be
supplied
from
the
camera
by
this
plug.
REMOTE CONTROL Jack
Connecting jack for the remote control cable.
(Optional accessory)
Attaching Screw for a Tripod
When attaching the camera to the tripod (optional
accessory), use the screw.
EARPHONE Jack
By connecting EARPHONE, the playback sound
from VCR may be monitored.
Amber filter
The
filter
is
of
the
screw-in
type
and
is
mounted
on
the
front
frame
of
the
lens
when
taking
at
the
outdoor
or
under
the
illumination
with
high
color
temperature
over
4500°K,
it
absorbs
the
blue
rays
of
the
light
source
and
lowers
the
color
temperature.

PREPARATION BEFORE USE OF IK-1850
Installing the viewfinder
There are mounting screws both side of the camera and
the viewfinder respectively, so you can use either one at
your convenience. If your best eye is your right eye,
put the attachment plate to the right side of the view-
finder facing to the eye-hood cap of the viewfinder by
the screw, and put the attachement plate to the right
side panel of the camera by putting the viewfinder In
upright position for the attachment plate, as shown
below, then tighten the screw.
How to set the handgrip
Push the handgrip fock-button, and push over the end of
the handgrip until a click is heard.
How to attach the camera to the tripod
Push the handgrip lock-button, and push it back until a
click is heard. Then the screw for the tripod will come
out, as shown in the figure.
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For the left eye, use the opposite side-screws for
the above respectively.
Then, insert the viewfinder plug into the VF jack
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PRECAUTIONS
|
Remember
the
important
points
mentioned
below
when
using
your
camera.
*
Do
not
directly
point
your
camera
at
the
sun
or
intense
flashes.
As
the
pickup
tube
will
be
damaged.
The
operator
must
strictly
observe
this
precaution
since,
damage:
to
the
highly
sensitive
camera
pickup
tube
could
be
permanent.
Avoid
long
exposure
of
the
camera
lens
to
an
object
with
great
difference
in
brightness.
Otherwise,
the
pickup
tube
may
be
adversely
affected.
Avoid
using
the
camera
at
places
where
corrosive
gases,
such
as
sulfurous
acid
gas
are
generated.
Otherwise,
the
camera
may
develop
problems.
Use
the
camera
under
correct
ambient
temperature
conditions.
The
camera
may
show
color
deviations
or
be
adversely
affected
if
it
is
used
beyond
the
correct
ambient
temperature
range.
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i.e.
Below
32°F
{0
C)
Over
104°F
(40°C)
When
removing,
installing,
or
changing
the
lens,
exercise
caution
not
to
let
dust
enter
the
opening.
Never
touch
the
exposed
face
of
the
pickup
tube
and
take
care
to
avoid
scratching
the
pickup
tube.
If
the
camera
is
left
unused
for
a
long
time,
the
pickup
tube
performance
will
deteriorate.
Switch
on
the
camera
and
operate
it
at
least
once
every
Six
months.
Do
not
leave
the
camera
inside
the
car,
nor
at
a
place
where
it
may
be
exposed
to
direct
sunlight.
Other-
wise,
the
cabinet
may
get
out
of
shape,
or
cause
troubles.
Handle
the
camera
and
its
cable
with
care.
Rough
handling
may
result
in
problems.
VIEWFINDER
AND
THE
FUNCTIONS
The
electronic
viewfinder
has
a
1.5
inch
picture
tube,
so
it
permits
direct
viewing
of
the
scenes
picked
up
through
the
lens,
and
also
you
can
playback
the
video
recorded
by
VCR.
There
are
two
knobs
on
the
rear
panel
of
the
view-
finder.
One
of
them
is
a
VCR/CAM
switch,
another
isa
“BRIGHT”
contro}
for
the
picture
tube.
When
the
VCR/CAM
is
in
the
CAM
position
it
displays
the
picture
from
the
camera.
When
it
is
in
the
VCR
position,
it
will
display
the
play-
back
video
from
the
VCR.
,
Also
you
will
be
able
to
check
the
playback
sound
by
the
earphone,
where
the
earphone
jack
is
located
on
the
rear
panel
of
the
camera.
Since
the
viewfinder
unit
has
a
magnifying
lens
with
the
eyehood
over
the
picture
tube,
you
may
watch
the
magnified
image
through
the
lens.
Also,
by
using
the
tilting
mechanism,
you
may
select
the
viewing
position
you
prefer.
(Note
:
This
viewfinder
displays
a
black
and
white
picture
only.)
exposure
indicator
battery voltage
warning tamp
VCR operation Indicator
The
electronic
viewfinder
also
is
equipped
with
the
following
indicator
system.
1. Exposure Indicator
The
viewfinder
generates
a
pointer
on
the
left
side
of
the
screen
to
indicate
the
exposure
for
the
camera.
The
pointer
drifts
up
or
down
according
to
the
amount
of
light
entering
the
lens
and
being
seen
by
the
camera.
When
the
pointer
is
in
the
center
of
the
blue
zone,
it
shows
that
the
light
is
best
for
a
good
picture.
When
the
pointer
displays
upper
(lower)
of
the
red
zone,
it
indicates
that
the
exposure
for
the
camera
is
over
(under).
over exposure
under exposure
optimum exposure
Exposure Indicator System

. VCR operating indicator
When
the
green
lamp
is
lit,
it
indicates
that
the
VCR
is
operating.
When
the
VCR
is
stopped,
the
green
lamp
is
turned
off.
green lamp——C)
VCR operating indicator
. The battery voltage warning lamp
While the camera is operating normally, the lamp is
not lit, indicating that the battery voltage is within
the normal range.
If the battery voltage drops, the LED will be acti-
vated.
The red lamp indicates that the camera will not
operate properly due to the low voltage.
When the LED samp is on, replace the battery with
another fully charged one, or use it again after
recharging it.
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()—red lamp
Battery voltage warning lamp
How to playback on the viewfinder
1. Set the CAMERA/VCR switch on the electronic
viewfinder to CAMERA. If the camera is in use, its
video may be seen on the screen of the viewfinder.
2. Adjust the brightness of the viewfinder to an appro-
priate level with “BRIGHT”,
BRIGHTNESS Control
_
While
watching
the
video
in
the
viewfinder,
adjust
focus
of
the
picture
by
rotating
the
focusing
ring
on
the
lens.
Adjust
the
exposure
by
means
of
the
aper-
ture
ring
on
the
lens.
_
In
case
of
playback,
set
the
CAMERA/VCR
on
the
viewfinder
to
VCR,
and
insert
the
earphone
jack
to
the
EARPHONE
on
the
rear
panel
of
the
camera.
Rewind
the
cassette
in
thee
VCR,
and
depress
the
play
button.
The
playback
video
and
the
sound
just
recorded
can
be
monitored
with
the
viewfinder
and
the
earphone.
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CAUTION
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Be
sure
to
keep
this
knob
(CAMERA/VCR)
in
the
CAMERA
position
while
taking
pictures.
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The
camera
is
equipped
with
a
color
temperature
switch,
a
color
adjustment
knob
and
a
white
balance
indicator
lamp
and
included
an
amber
type
optical
filter
which
absorbs
the
blue
rays
of
the
light
source
and
lowers
the
color
temperature.
Normally,
set
the
color
temperature
switch
at
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4
position
when
using
the
camera
indoor,
Or
when
using
the
camera
outdoor,
mount
the
amber
filter
on
the
front
frame
of
the
zoom
Jens
with
remaining
the
color
tem-
perature
at
-0-
/
3
position,
or
set
the
color
temperature
swtich
at
Xt
position
without
the
amber
filter.
When
taking
at
the
outdoor
or
under
the
illumination
with
high
color
temperature
over
4500°K,
use
of
the
amber
filter
is
recommended
for
better
color
rendit-
ion
rather
than
the
correction
by
x4
position
of
the
color
temperature
switch,
The
white
balance
indicator
lamp
is
located
on
the
rear
panel
of
the
camera.
If
you
want
to
check
the
white
balance
with
the
camera
under
the
condition
where
operating,
take
a
white
object,
such
as
white
paper
or
white
wall
with
the
camera.
And,
if
the
indicator
lamp
is
turned
off,
adjust
the
“COLOR
ADJUST”
until
the
indicator
lamp
is
turned
on.
indicator lamp
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White
balance
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Color
adjust
knob
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Color temperature
switch
Rear panel of the camera
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Fine
day,
in
sunlight
(5500°
to
6000
K)
Mount
the
amber
filter
on
the
front
frame
of
the
zoom
lens
with
remaining
the
color
temperature
switch
at
-0-/3&
position,
and
turn
“COLOR
ADJUST”
to the center.
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Amber filter
When not using the amber filter, set the color tem-
perature switch at <t position.
TEMPERATURE
SWITCH
AND
COLOR
ADJUST
Cloudy
day,
rainy
day,
summer
beaches,
skiing
grounds,
in
sunlight
(7000°
to
8000°
K)
Mount
the
amber
filter
on
the
front
frame
of
the
zoom
lens
with
remaining
the
color
temperature
switch
at
2/3
position,
and
turn
“COLOR
ADJUST”
to
the
red
zone.
When
not
using
the
amber
filter,
set
the
color
tem-
perature
switch
at
<t
position,
and
turn
“COLOR
ADJUST”
to
the
red
zone.
Morning
or
evening
on
fine
day,
in
sunlight
(4500°
K)
Mount
the
amber
filter
on
the
front
frame
of
the
zoom
lens
with
remaining
the
color
temperature
switch
at-@-/%éposition,
and
turn
“COLOR
ADJUST”
to
the
blue
zone.
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INDOOR
USE
r
With
halogen
lamps
or
tungsten
lamps
(3000
to
3400
K)
7
Set
the
color
temperature
switch
at
oO
fH
position,
and
turn
“COLOR
ADJUST”
to
the
center.
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Use
a
color
TV
set
when
adjusting
the
camera
to
the
optimum
color
temperature.
Adjust
the
hue
control
on
the
TV
with
a
television
program,
pick
up
a
white
object
with
the
camera,
and
watch
the
TV.
lf
the
picture
appears
reddish,
turn
“COLOR
AD-
JUST”
to
the
blue
zone
until
the
picture
has
the
proper
color.
If
the
picture
appears
bluish,
turn
“COLOR
ADJUST”
to
the
red
zone
until
it
appears
correct.
.
Note :
Always
use
the
automatic
iris
contro!
work
with
the
zoom
lens
and
take
a
white
object
when
check-
ing
the
white
balance
with
the
camera.
lf
taking
the
white
object
by
using
the
manual
iris
contro!
work
with
the
zoom
lens,
it
will
be
made
a
mis-adjustment
even
if
the
indicator
lamp
is
turned
on.
Generally,
the
term
“Color
Temperature”
is
used
as
the
word
to
represent
the
color
of
the
light
source.

CONNECTIONS
How to Connect the Camera Cable
Connect the camera cable plug to a portable VCR
or AC adaptor. Hold the plug with the metal side up,
and insert it until it clicks. When disconnecting the
camera Cable, hold the tip of the plug and pull the plug
out of the jack. Do not pull out the cable itself because
it could be damaged.
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How to Connect to the Toshiba Portable VCR V-5530
Plug the camera cable directly into camera jack on
VCR. The camera has now been connected to the VCR.
The distance between the camera and the portable VCR
can be extended up to 10 meters if the optional ex-
tension camera cable (EXC-1610) is available.
Camera cable
How to connect to the TOSHIBA Portable VCR V-5530
Connecting a VCR with a 6 pin-type connector to the
camera.
1. Plug the cable from the camera into the jack on the
AC adaptor.
2. Connect the VCR terminal on the AC adaptor to the
camera terminal on the VCR by using the camera con-
necting cable with 6 pin-type connectors (D6P6L).
AC adaptor
AC-1610
CAMERA
3,
Connect
the
AC
cords
of
the
AC
adaptor
and
the
VCR
to
AC
outlets.
When
monitoring
playback
video
on
the
electronic
viewfinder,
connect
the
VIDEO
INPUT
terminal
on
the
AC
adaptor
to
the
VIDEO
OUTPUT
terminal
on
the
VCR
with
the
video
cable.
A
sound
check
can
also
be
made
by
connecting
the
AUDIO
|INPUT
terminal
on
the
AC
adaptor
to
the
AUDIO
OUTPUT
terminal
on
the
VCR
with
the
audio
cable.
VCR with a 6 pin-type Connector
to AC outlet cable with 6 pin-type connectors
Connecting a VCR With a 6 pin-type Connector
How to Connect to Other VCR
Use
the
AC
adaptor
(AC-1610)
when
connecting
the
Camera
to
a
VCR
other
than
the
Toshiba
portable
VCR (V-5530).
1.
Plug
the
cable
from
the
camera
to
the
CAMERA
jack on the AC adaptor.
2. Use the video cable to connect the VIDEO OUT-
PUT terminal on the AC adaptor to the line VIDEO
INPUT terminal on the VCR.
3. Use the audio calbe to connect the AUDIO OUTPUT