Ultrak KC5500CN User manual

®
KC5500CN / KC550BCN
KC7500CN
1/3" DSP
COLOR CAMERA
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Ultrak Worldwide Support Center:
1301 Waters Ridge Drive Lewisville, TX 75057
[phone] [phone] FAX [phone]

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ISSUE 1 – November 1998
ISSUE 2 – July 2000
2000 BY ULTRAK
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
PRINTED IN USA
ULTRAK
1301 WATERS RIDGE DRIVE
LEWISVILLE, TX 75057
[phone]
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO PART OF THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED
BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM ULTRAK.
THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE IN ALL
RESPECTS. HOWEVER, ULTRAK CANNOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY
CONSEQUENCES RESULTING FROM THE USE THEREOF. THE INFORMATION
CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. REVISIONS OR
NEW EDITIONS TO THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE ISSUED TO INCORPORATE SUCH
CHANGES.

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WARNING
•TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
•DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECT THROUGH VENTILATION GRILLS.
CAUTION
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
USERS OF THE PRODUCT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING
AND COMPLYING WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS
AND STATUTES CONCERNING THE MONITORING AND
RECORDING OF VIDEO AND AUDIO SIGNALS. ULTRAK SHALL NOT
BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN
VIOLATION OF CURRENT LAWS AND STATUTES.
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) instruction
in the literature accompanying the product.
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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READ INSTRUCTIONS -- All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS -- The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
CLEANING -- Unplug video monitor or equipment from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners.Use a damp cloth forcleaning.
ATTACHMENTS -- Do not use attachments not
recommended by the video monitor or equipment
manufacturer as they may result in the risk of fire, electric
shock orinjury topersons.
WATER AND MOISTURE -- Do not use video monitor or
equipment near water -- for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool, or the like.
ACCESSORIES -- Do not place video monitor or equipment
on an unstable cart, stand or table. The video monitor or
equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult,
and serious damage to the equipment. Wall or shelf
mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and
should use a mounting kitapproved by the manufacturer.
Video monitor or equipment and cart
combinations should be moved with care
Quick stops, excessive force,and uneven
surfaces may cause the equipment and cart
Combination to overturn.
VENTILATION -- Slots and openings in the cabinet and the
back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure
reliable operation of the video monitor or equipment and to
protect it from overheating. These openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked
by placing the video monitor or equipment on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. Video monitor or equipment
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register. Video monitor or equipment receiver should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless
proper ventilation is provided.
POWER SOURCES -- Video monitor or equipment 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 video monitor or
equipment dealer or local power company. For video monitor
or equipment designed to operate from battery power refer to
the operating instructions.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION -- This video monitor
may be equipped with a polarized alternation - current line
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug
will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into theoutlet,
try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
HEED WARNINGS -- Follow all instructions marked on the
video monitor or equipment.
LIGHTNING -- For added protection for video monitor or
equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
--OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY -- Never push objects of any
kind into video monitor or equipment through openings 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 product.
SERVICING -- Do not attempt to service video monitor or
equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE -- Unplug video monitor or
equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged.
B. If liquid has spilled, or objects have fallen into the video
product.
C. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the video product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions, adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions as
an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the video product to its
normal operation.
E. If the video product has been dropped, or the cabinet
damaged.
F. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in
performance -- this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS -- When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have
the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
SAFETY CHECK -- Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the video product is
in proper operating condition.
FIELD INSTALLATION -- This installation should be made by
a qualified service person and should conform to all local
codes.

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
INFORMATION TO THE USER: THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED
AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS B DIGITAL
DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS
ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST
HARNFUL INTERFERENCE IN A RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION. THIS
EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO
FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. HOWEVER, THERE IS
NO GUARANTEE THAT INTERFERENCE WILL NOT OCCUR IN A
PARTICULAR INSTALLATION. IF THIS EQUIPMENT DOES CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO OR TELEVISION RECEPTION
WHICH CAN BE DETERMINED BY TURNING THE EQUIPMENT OFF AND
ON, THE USER IS ENCOURAGED TO TRY TO CORRECT THE
INTERFERENCE BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:
-REORIENT OR RELOCATE THE RECEIVING ANTENNA
-INCREASE THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND
RECEIVER
-CONNECT THE EQUIPMENT INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT
DIFFERENT FROM THAT TO WHICH THE RECEIVER IS CONNECTED
-CONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED RADIO/TV
TECHNICIAN FOR HELP
CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED
BY THE MANUFACTURER COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF
THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B RESPECTE TOUTES LES
EXIGENCES DU RÈGLEMENT SUR LE MATÉRIEL BROUILLER DU
CANADA.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 ABOUT THE 1/3” DSP COLOR CAMERA.............. 1
1.1 PURPOSE..........................................................1
1.2 FEATURES ........................................................1
SECTION 2 CAMERA CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ........ 3
2.1 KC5500CN/KC5500BCN....................................3
2.1.1 KC5500CN/KC5500BCN Camera Back ......4
2.1.2 KC5500CN/KC5500BCN Camera Front......5
2.1.3 KC5500CN/KC5500BCN Camera Top........5
2.1.4 KC5500CN/KC5500BCN Camera Bottom...6
2.2 KC7500CN .........................................................7
2.2.1 KC7500CN Camera Back............................8
2.2.2 KC7500CN Camera Front ...........................9
2.2.3 KC7500CN Camera Top .............................9
2.2.4 KC7500CN Camera Bottom ......................11
SECTION 3 CAMERA INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT .. 13
3.1 CONTENTS OF PACKAGE.............................13
3.2 BASIC INSTALLATION....................................13
3.3 MANUAL IRIS LENS ADJUSTMENT...............17
3.4 VIDEO-TYPE AUTO-IRIS LENS INSTALLATION
AND ADJUSTMENT ........................................17
3.5 DC-TYPE AUTO-IRIS LENS
INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT.............. 20
3.6 BACKFOCUS ADJUSTMENT..........................21
3.7 ZOOM LENS BACKFOCUS ADJUSTMENT ...22
SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 25
SECTION 5 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.............................. 27
SPECIFICATIONS..............................BACK COVER

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SECTION 1
ABOUT THE 1/3" DSP COLOR CAMERA
1.1 PURPOSE
The 1/3" DSP color security camera provides SONY,
true-color images especially for closed-circuit television
(CCTV) and security surveillance applications.
1.2 FEATURES
The features of the KC5500CN, KC550BCN, and
KC7500CN cameras include:
•High-performance 1/3" SONY DSP color CCD
technology
•330 lines of resolution (KC5500CN/KC550BCN);
470 lines of resolution (KC7500CN)
•1 lux @ F1.4 sensitivity
•C/CS, backfocus cam for easy adjustment
•Auto electronic shutter and manual electronic shutter
modes from 1/60 to 1/100,000
•Auto and manual white balance modes
•Compatible with video- or DC-type lenses with dip
switch select
•Quick connect for video or DC lens with 4-pin
connector
•BLC, Gamma and AGC adjustments
•Y/C output (KC7500CN)
•12V dc/24V ac switching power supply
IMPORTANT: The user of this camera is
responsible for checking and complying
with local, state, and federal laws and
statutes concerning the recording and
monitoring of audio signals.

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SECTION 2
CAMERA CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
2.1 KC5500CN & KC550BCN
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LENS
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E/I
GAM
AGC
A/I
BLC
AWB1
AWB2
IRIS
on off off off vid off off off
off on on on dc on on on
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
VIDEO OUT
CLASS 2
+G
PWR
12VDC/24VAC
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PLL SHUTTER
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
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2.1.1 KC5500CN & KC550BCN Camera Back
1. Phase Adjustment – This is used in a multi-camera
system when power is supplied from different
sources, causing the camera to be out of phase.
This situation affects auto-switching of the cameras
by causing a vertical flip or roll during the switch
interval. The vertical phase adjustment allows the
camera’s line lock sync to be adjusted from 0 to 360
degrees with reference to zero line crossing of the
AC power source. Ensure that all cameras are
powered from the same electrical source and wired
in a similar fashion. Adjust the phase control on the
back of the camera until there is no vertical flip or roll
on the monitor while using an auto switcher.
2. Power Input Terminal – This terminal accepts a
24V ac power source from a 24V ac +/- 10% 60Hz
+/- 1% or 12V dc +/- 10% using a UL-listed Class 2
power supply only.
3. Shutter Speed Adjustment – An electronic shutter
speed of 1/60 (1/50), 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/4000, 1/10,000, 1/100, 000 [default 1/60 (1/50)
(8-position rotary switch)] can be selected.
This function can raise the sensitivity in low light
conditions when manual exposure (ME) is selected
of SHTR (Sw1).
Switch Position Shutter S
p
eed
0 1/60
(
1/50
)
1 1/100
2 1/250
3 1/500
4 1/1000
5 1/4000
61/10
,
000
7 1/100
,
000
4. Power LED – This green LED illuminates while
power is supplied to the camera.
5. Video Out BNC Connector – This BNC connector
provides a 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ohms composite video signal.
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2.1.2 KC5500CN & KC550BCN Camera Front
6. C/CS Backfocus Adjust Ring – Allows the user to
adjust the back focal length or picture focus by
rotating this ring clockwise for C-mount and
counter-clockwise for CS-mount lenses.
7. Backfocus Lock Screw – Allows the user to secure
the backfocus setting.
2.1.3 KC5500CN & KC550BCN Camera Top
8. Auto-iris Lens Connector – This four-pin female
connector supplies the power and either video signal
or DC control signal to the auto-iris lens.
9. Mounting Bracket Hole – This threaded ¼"-20 hole
is used to mount the camera onto a mounting
bracket or tripod.
10. Function Switches – This compartment houses
switches for camera operation. A switch is in the ON
position if it is positioned toward the front of the
camera. If the position is set toward the back of the
camera, the switch is OFF. The switches include:
•Iris Adjustment Pot (Potentiometer) – This
control allows the user to adjust the level of the
auto iris when the A/I lens selection switch is set
to DC and a DC lens is mounted on the camera.
The switch should be in the video position when
an auto iris video lens is mounted on the camera.
If a video auto-iris lens is used, this control has no
function.
•BLC Switch – This on/off switch controls
backlight compensation. When set to ON, the
camera will automatically try to maintain proper
exposure in the specific area even if the lighting
level changes.
•AWB Adjustment – The auto white balance
switch, when set to the AUTO position, allows the
camera to automatically aim to maintain white
objects as white even if the light color changes.
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2.1.3 KC5500CN & KC550BCN Camera Top,
continued
•A/I Switch – The auto iris switch allows the user
to select the supplied auto-iris control signal for
the lens. Position the switch toward the front of
the camera to choose DC when the auto-iris
control lens requires DC control signal. Position
the switch toward the back of the camera to
choose Video when the auto-iris control lens
requires video signal.
•AGC Switch – The auto gain control switch
allows the video signals to maintain a constant
level. This switch is useful when using the camera
at low-light levels and when lighting levels change
over time. For best low light conditions, this
switch should set to ON.
•GAM Switch – The gamma correction switch
allows .45 correction for non-linearity gain
response in the monitor when set to ON.
When set to OFF, there is no gamma correction.
•E/I – When set to the ON position, the electronic
iris switch automatically varies the camera’s
shutter to mimic auto-iris control, allowing fixed or
manual iris lenses to be used in a wider range.
When this switch is set to ON, turn the
F/F switch OFF.
•SHTR – This switch allows the user to choose
between auto exposure and manual exposure.
Position the switch toward the front of the camera
for auto exposure, whereby the exposure is
performed by the electronic iris and AGC control.
Position the switch toward the back of the camera
for manual exposure, whereby the shutter speed
can be set by the shutter adjust.
2.1.4 KC5500CN & KC550BCN Camera Bottom
11. Mounting Bracket Hole – This threaded
¼"-20 hole is used to mount the camera onto
a mounting bracket or tripod.

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2.2 KC7500CN
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6
TOP VIEW
ON OFF
BOTTOM VIEW
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11
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VIDEO OUT
CLASS 2
G
PWR
12VDC/24VAC
PLL SHUTTER
A
E
F
G
H
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B
C
LOCK
LENS
CCS
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SHTR
E/I
GAM
AGC
A/I
N.C
AWB1
AWB2
BLC1
BLC2
IRIS
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2.2.1 KC7500CN Camera Back
1. Phase Adjustment – This is used in a multi-camera
system when power is supplied from different
sources, causing the camera to be out of phase.
This situation affects auto-switching of the cameras
by causing a vertical flip or roll during the switch
interval. The vertical phase adjustment allows the
camera’s line lock sync to be adjusted from 0 to 360
degrees with reference to zero line crossing of the
AC power source. Ensure that all cameras are
powered from the same electrical source and wired
in a similar fashion. Adjust the phase control on the
back of the camera until there is no vertical flip or roll
on the monitor while using an auto switcher.
2. Power Input Terminal – This terminal accepts a
24V ac power source from a 24V ac +/- 10% 60Hz
+/- 1% or 12V dc +/- 10% using a UL-listed Class 2
power supply only.
3. Shutter Speed Adjustment – An electronic shutter
speed of 1/60 (1/50), 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/4000, 1/10,000, 1/100, 000 [default 1/60 (1/50)
(8-position rotary switch)] can be selected.
This function can raise the sensitivity in low light
conditions when manual exposure (ME) is selected
of SHTR (Sw1).
Switch Position Shutter S
p
eed
0 1/60
(
1/50
)
1 1/100
2 1/250
3 1/500
4 1/1000
5 1/4000
61/10
,
000
7 1/100
,
000
4. Power LED – This green LED illuminates while
power is supplied to the camera.
5. Y/C Output Connector – The Y and C signals are
provided at this connector.
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2.2.2 KC7500CN Camera Front
6. Video Out BNC Connector – This BNC connector
provides a 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ohms composite video
signal.
7. C/CS Backfocus Adjust Ring – Allows the user to
adjust the back focal length or picture focus by
rotating this ring clockwise for C-mount and
counter-clockwise for CS-mount lenses.
8. Backfocus Lock Screw – Allows the user to secure
the backfocus setting.
2.2.3 KC7500CN Camera Top
9. Auto-iris Lens Connector – This four-pin female
connector supplies the power and either video signal
or DC control signal to the auto-iris lens.
10. Mounting Bracket Hole – This threaded ¼"-20 hole
is used to mount the camera onto a mounting
bracket or tripod.
11. Function Switches – This compartment houses
switches for camera operation. A switch is in the ON
position if it is positioned toward the front of the
camera. If the position is set toward the back of the
camera, the switch is OFF. The switches include:
•Iris Adjustment Pot (Potentiometer) – This
control allows the user to adjust the level of the
auto iris when the A/I lens selection switch is set
to DC and a DC lens is mounted on the camera.
The switch should be in the video position when
an auto iris video lens is mounted on the
camera. If a video auto-iris lens is used, this
control has no function.
•BLC Switch – Multiple backlight compensation
adjustments are available. Except when set to
off, the camera will automatically try to maintain
proper exposure in the specific area even if the
lighting level changes. BLC mode may be
selected manually, off, top, bottom or center.
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2.2.4 KC7500CN Camera Top,
continued
•AWB Adjustment – The auto white balance
switch, when set to the AUTO position, allows
the camera to automatically aim to maintain
white objects as white even if the light color
changes.
•A/I Switch – The auto iris switch allows the user
to select the supplied auto-iris control signal for
the lens. Position the switch toward the front of
the camera to choose DC when the auto-iris
control lens requires DC control signal. Position
the switch toward the back of the camera to
choose Video when the auto-iris control lens
requires video signal.
•AGC Switch – The auto gain control switch
allows the video signals to maintain a constant
level. This switch is useful when using the
camera at low-light levels and when lighting
levels change over time.
•GAM Switch – The gamma correction switch
allows .45 correction for non-linearity gain
response in the monitor when set to ON. When
set to OFF, there is no gamma correction.
•E/I – When set to the ON position, the electronic
iris switch automatically varies the camera’s
shutter to mimic auto-iris control, allowing fixed
or manual iris lenses to be used in a wider
range. When this switch is set to ON, turn the
F/F switch OFF.
•SHTR – This switch allows the user to choose
between auto exposure and manual exposure.
Position the switch toward the front of the
camera for auto exposure, whereby the
exposure is performed by the electronic iris and
AGC control. Position the switch toward the back
of the camera for manual exposure, whereby the
shutter speed can be set by the shutter adjust.

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2.2.4 KC7500CN Camera Bottom
12. Mounting Bracket Hole – This threaded
¼"-20 hole is used to mount the camera onto
a mounting bracket or tripod.

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