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INSTALLATION/OPERATION
C10CH Series Camera
Color, Ultra High Resolution
C2946M-D (6/08)
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Contents Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Equipment Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . .
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List of Illustrations 1 C10CH Series Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2 DC Drive Auto Iris Lens Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3 Mounting Lens to Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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WARNING: TO PREVENT RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS CAMERA TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. PRECAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVER WHILE THE CAMERA IS OPERATING. PAL: USE ONLY RECOMMENDED POWER SUPPLY, 220 TO 240 VAC, 50 Hz. CAUTION: LENS MOUNT OF THE CAMERA IS “CS” MOUNT. CAMERA LENS MOUNT IS SHALLOW, SOME CAMERA LENSES MAY BOTTOM OUT AND DAMAGE THE CCD IMAGER. DO NOT TOUCH THE CCD GLASS SURFACE. THE CAMERA MUST BE INSTALLED NEAR A SOCKET OUTLET, WHICH COULD BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION RISK OF
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Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the camera is operated. 2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the camera and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning: Unplug the power unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not us
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Regulatory Notices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provid
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Description The C10CH Series camera is a compact, ultra high resolution camera that features a 1/3-inch CCD imager. Its ultra high resolution and high- density image sensor produces superior images. On-screen programmable menus can be accessed using the side panel button. Use these menus to customize camera settings for the specific application. The C10CH Series camera has a standard CS mount and can be used with fixed, manual, or auto iris lenses. The auto iris is controlled through a standar
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Camera Layout C10CH-7X BACK Figure 1. C10CH Series Camera ì Camera Mount: Use the top or bottom mount hole. The maximum thread depth is 0.25 inches (6.4 mm). Refer to Camera Mounting on page 11. î Back Focus Locking Screw: Use a 1.5-mm Allen wrench to adjust the back focus (refer to Lens Focusing on page 25). Back focus is set at the factory for a standard CS mount back focus distance. ï Lens Mount: Mount a standard CS mount lens to the C10CH Series camera (refer to Lens Mounting on page 10).
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Installation LENS MOUNTING The C10CH Series camera supports both manual and auto iris lenses, either fixed focal length or varifocal. It also supports both DC and video drive lenses. It automatically senses an auto iris lens as soon as you plug in the connector. The camera has a standard CS mount that can accept a C mount lens with a PCMA40 lens adapter. After mounting a DC drive auto iris lens, but before using the camera, perform the DC drive auto iris automatic adjustment procedure (refer t
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CAMERA MOUNTING The C10CH Series camera can be mounted from either the top or bottom, depending on the type of camera mount used in your installation. Use a standard 1/4-20 screw. The maximum thread depth (top) is 0.188 inches (4.7 mm). To extend the thread depth (top) to 0.25 inches (6.4 mm), use the camera mount spacer (supplied). The maximum thread depth (bottom) is 0.25 inches (6.4 mm). The C10CH Series camera can be fitted with most Pelco lenses and mounted into most Pelco domes and enclo
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CONNECTING POWER The C10CH Series camera is designed to operate from either a 12 VDC or a 24 VAC power source. The camera automatically senses power type. Use only a Class 2 isolated power source that can supply 12 VDC ±15% or 24 VAC ±15%, 50/60 Hz. Maximum power consumption is about 3.5 W. WARNINGS: � Do not connect high voltage power to the camera because you may damage the camera. � Do not short circuit the power leads when connecting the power supply to the camera. � Do not remove the conn
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CONNECTING AC POWER The C10CH Series camera requires a power supply of 24 VAC ±15% (20.4 to 27.6 VAC), 50/60Hz. Make sure the power supply has a minimum rating of 270 mA. When connecting more than one camera to the same AC transformer, remember the following information: � Connect the same side of the transformer to the same terminal on all cameras. Otherwise, the cameras may be out of phase, causing a vertical roll when switching between cameras. Refer to Camera Synchronization on page 27 for
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CONNECTING DC POWER The C10CH Series camera requires a power supply of 12 VDC ±15% (10.2 to 13.8 VDC). Make sure the power supply has a minimum rating of 390 mA. WARNINGS: � For safety, include a 1.0 A slow blow fuse when connecting DC power, as shown in Figure 5. � The DC power supply must be UL and CE certified. � Make sure you wire the power polarity correctly. To connect DC power refer to Figure 5, and then complete the following steps: 1. Strip at least 0.4 inches (10 mm) of the insulatio
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Accessing the Setup Menus Use the 5-position button controller on the side panel of the camera to access and navigate the on-screen display (OSD) menus (refer to Figure 6 and Table C). LEFT UP SELECT RIGHT DOWN Figure 6. Side Panel Button Options Table C. Accessing the OSD Menu Menu Options Navigating the Menu Display the MAIN MENU on the screen. Press and hold down the center button for two seconds. Move the cursor up or down in a menu or toggle through menu selections. Move the button up or
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Setup Menus The C10CH Series camera uses setup menus instead of hardware switches for configuring the camera. As a result, you have more options for customizing the camera for its specific application. NOTES: � After you customize any aspect of the C10CH Series camera, be sure to save your custom settings. (Refer to Profiles on page 18 for information about saving custom settings.) � FLICKERLESS changes to SHUTTER SPEED when AUTO EXPOSURE mode is set to MANUAL. PROFILES STANDARD GAMING CUSTOM
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MAIN MENU The following sections describe each menu and the settings associated with that menu. The sample MAIN MENU screens in each section show the default settings. PROFILES -> EXPOSURE SET. -> FUNCTION SET. -> To display the MAIN MENU, complete the following steps: SAVE AS CUSTOM -> PIXEL CORRECTION -> 1. Press and hold the center button on the side of the camera. Refer to Accessing the Setup SYSTEM INFORMATION -> Menus on page 15. EXIT 2. Use the Pelco controller to navigate through the m
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PROFILES PROFILES Use this option to select a profile or save custom settings. Use profiles for faster installation or to adjust camera settings quickly for changing light conditions. The default setting is STANDARD. STANDARD GAMING CUSTOM The C10CH Series camera offers four predefined profiles and one custom, or user-definable, profile. BACK EXIT You cannot modify predefined profiles. ACTIVE Select one of the following application profiles: STANDARD: Select this profile for most scen
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EXPOSURE SETTINGS EXPOSURE SET. Select this option to configure the exposure settings for the C10CH Series camera. The default EXPOSURE SETTINGS menu appears when AUTO EXPOSURE is set to NORMAL or BLC. AUTO EXPOSURE -> ESC ECLIPSER -> OFF DC IRIS LEVEL -> -8 FLICKERLESS -> OFF AGC -> LOW AUTO EXPOSURE BACK EXIT The automatic exposure feature automatically adjusts the electronic shutter and mechanical iris to set the correct exposure. Default settings depend on the selected profile (re
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DC IRIS LEVEL Select this option to adjust the electronic properties of the DC drive auto iris lens to the auto iris electronic properties of the camera. Perform this procedure before using the camera or each time you change the lens. To perform this procedure, complete the following steps: 1. Focus the camera (refer to Lens Focusing on page 25). 2. Aim the camera at a bright, flickerless scene. 3. Select DC IRIS LEVEL from the MAIN MENU. 4. Adjust the DC IRIS LEVEL value (for the best image).
