Vicon VC455-DSP User manual

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Vicon part number 8009-8131-10-00 Rev 403 Section 1
XX131-10-00
VC455-DSP, VC465-DSP,
VC455C-DSP AND VC465C-DSP
DIGITAL COLOR CAMERAS
Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your
requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the
documentation. This system has not been designed to be used in life-critical situations and must not be
used for this purpose.
Copyright © 2003 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved.
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc.
VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788
TEL: 631-952-CCTV (2288) FAX: 631-951-CCTV (2288) TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116
24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266)
UK: 44 (0) 1489-566300 WEB: www.vicon-cctv.com

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to rain or moisture.
The symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
The symbol 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.
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Warning -- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
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, uses, 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.
Caution -- Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
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WARNING

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1. Installation of the camera must be performed by qualified service personnel in
accordance with all local and national electrical and mechanical codes.
2. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.
In order to prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or cover. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
3. Handle the camera with care.
The camera could be damaged by improper handling or storage.
4. Do not expose the camera to rain or moisture or try to operate it in wet areas.
Take immediate action if the camera becomes wet. Turn the power off and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel. Moisture can damage the camera and also create a danger
of electric shock.
5. Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the camera body.
Use a dry cloth to clean the camera when dirty. In a case when the dirt is hard to remove,
use a mild detergent and wipe gently.
6. Never point the camera toward the sun.
Whether the camera is used outdoors or not, never point it toward the sun. Use caution
when operating the camera in the vicinity of spot lights or other bright lights and light-
reflecting objects.
7. Do not operate the camera beyond its temperature, humidity or power source ratings.
Do not use the camera in an extreme environment where high temperature or high
humidity exists. Use the camera under conditions where temperatures are between
14°~122° F (-10°to +50°C) and humidity is below 85%. For the correct power supply, refer
to the specification sheet.
8. If using a 24 VAC power adapter, only use a AC 24V UL Listed Class 2 power transformer.
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Caution:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, the UL listed wire VW-1, style 1007 should be used for AC
24V input terminals.
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PRECAUTIONS

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1. Iris lens connector plug for DC or VIDEO drive – 1pc
2. Dust protective cap - 1pc
3. Manual – 1pc
PACKING LIST

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Video output connector (BNC)
1.0 V p-p/75Ωcomposite video signal is provided at this connector.
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Power input connector (screw terminal)
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This terminal accepts 24 VAC power source.
Recommended Power Supply: Minimum 300 mA or 7.2 W.
Caution:
1. Only use AC 24V UL listed Class 2 power transformer.
2. To prevent fire or shock hazard, UL listed wire VW-1, style 1007, should
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CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS

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Autoiris lens connector for DC or VIDEO drive lens
Use of a DC drive lens:
It supplies the control signals to the DC drive autoiris lens.
When using a DC drive lens, set DC and VIDEO drive select switch (switch !) to DC
drive and MODE SELECT SWITCH 4 (ALC/ELC) to ALC MODE.
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Use of a VIDEO drive lens:
It supplies the control signals to the VIDEO drive autoiris lens.
VIDEO Drive Lens Cable Pin Connections
PIN Signal
1
2
3
4
POWER SUPPLY (9 VDC, 40 mA)
OPEN
VIDEO OUTPUT (0.7 V p-p without sync)
GROUND
When using a VIDEO drive lens, set DC and VIDEO drive select switch (switch !) to
VIDEO drive and MODE SELECT SWITCH 4 (ALC/ELC) to ALC MODE.
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Video and DC drive select switch
This switch allows the selection of DC drive lens or VIDEO drive lens.
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Power Indicator LED
This LED turns ON only when power is supplied properly and the DC-DC converter (or
the regulator) inside the camera works properly.
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V-Phase Adjustment Push Button
This camera is designed to keep the initial data value of V-phase in EEPROM.
NOTE : This camera offers V-phase adjustment over a range of ±180°. If two or more
cameras are connected to a switcher and the picture on the monitor rolls while
switching from camera A to B, adjusting the vertical phase (V-phase) of the cameras
will probably eliminate the rolling. If this adjustment is necessary, it should only be
performed by a qualified technician. Before making any adjustment, confirm that
cameras A and B are connected to the power supply with the same polarity.
To make an adjustment, follow the steps below.
1. While observing the video output signals from both cameras on an oscilloscope,
press camera A's V-phase control pushbutton (on back of camera) until vertical sync
from both cameras are in phase.
2. If camera A's adjustment range is insufficient, adjust camera B's V-phase control
pushbutton in the opposite direction to camera A until they are in phase.
3. If these adjustments do not bring vertical sync from both cameras in phase, recheck
the polarity of the power supply connections.
Camera A's VIDEO OUT
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Camera B's VIDEO OUT
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AWB HOLD pushbutton
Use of the AWB HOLD pushbutton:
1. When a subject is lighted by many kinds of light.
2. When you use a special lamp, such as a sodium lamp or mercury vapor lamp.
How to use:
1. Select AWB of mode select switch "pole 5 (AWB/ATW) (AWB is OFF).
2. Display a full screen of white paper or white subject on the monitor.
3. Adjust the screen color to be white by pushing AWB HOLD pushbutton.
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ALC level adjustment potentiometer for DC drive lens
This potentiometer is used only if the camera is fitted with a DC drive autoiris lens. It is
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Monitor Screen LEVEL Control Direction
To increase the brightness Clockwise
To decrease the brightness Counterclockwise
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MODE select switch
1. INT/LL switch
This camera can operate independently, using its internal crystal-controlled sync
generator, or it may be synchronized using line-locking.
To select one or the other of these sync modes, set the DIP switch on the rear panel to
either INT or LL. Pole 1 is set to ON for LL and OFF for INT.
If line-locking is selected, all the cameras in the system must be adjusted to begin the
video field scan at the same time. This is described in #and ".
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2. FLON switch (FLICKERLESS ON / OFF)
This is only used in JAPAN.
When the DIP switch on the rear panel is set to ON, the shutter speed is fixed at a rate of
1/100 (120) (sec).
3. BLC (backlight compensation) ON/OFF switch
If the subject you wish to view is too dim because of a bright background, set the BLC
switch to ON to compensate for the bright background.
With BLC on, the background brightness may saturate in some cases. This function may
not operate properly if the object is too small compared to the area of the background. This
function can be used with either the linear shutter (EE or ELC mode) or an autoiris lens (AI
lens or ALC mode).
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ALC/ELC select switch
This switch is used to select EE (electronic exposure) or ELC (electronic light control)
mode or AI (autoiris lens) or ALC (automatic light control) mode. Pole 4 is set to ON for
ELC and OFF for ALC.
In the EE mode, a continuously variable electronic shutter is employed to automatically
control the exposure time of the CCD image sensor according to the incoming light level.
With this mode selected, a fixed or manual iris lens can be used instead of an autoiris lens.
In the AI mode, the CCD shutter speed is fixed to 1/60 (1/50) sec, and the incoming light
level is controlled by the autoiris lens.
To use a video-drive type or the DC-drive type of autoiris lens, set this switch to the ALC
position.