TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 1 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM DOME CAMERA TK-C215V4 TK-C215V12 INSTRUCTIONS (A) *TK-C215V4 is used in the above illustration. For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. TK-C215V4/TK-C215V12 Serial No.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 2 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Introduction Safety Precautions Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment [European Union] Attention: This symbol is only valid in the European Union. This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 3 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 I INFORMATION FOR USA 䡵 INFORMATION 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 harmful interference in a residential installation.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 4 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Introduction These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. Read all of these instructions. Save these instructions for later use. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 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.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 5 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Contents Introduction Safety Precautions ......................................... 2 Contents......................................................... 5 Characteristics ............................................... 6 Operating Precautions ................................... 7 Name of Parts ................................................ 8 Camera....................................................... 8 Camera (Interior) ....................
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 6 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Introduction Thank you for purchasing this product. (These instructions are for: TK-C215V4U/TK-C215V12U.) Before beginning to operate this unit, please read the instruction manual carefully in order to make sure that the best possible performance is obtained.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 7 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 Operating Precautions 䢇 To save energy, when it is not being used turn the system’s power off. 䢇 This camera has been designed for indoor use. It cannot be used outdoors. 䢇 Do not install or use the camera in the following places. ● In a place exposed to rain or moisture. ● In a place with vapor or oil soot, for example in a kitchen. ● In a temperature outside the operating temperature range (-10 f to 50 f).
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 8 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Introduction Name of Parts Camera J I H G A B TK-C215V12 only B F C A B D E A Mounting hole (elliptical) x 4 E Inner Dome Use these when mounting the camera to the electrical box. (A pg. 22) B Mounting hole (round) x 4 Use these when mounting the camera to the ceiling or wall. (A pg. 18, 20) C Outer Case Use this in the following cases: ● When mounting the camera directly to the ceiling or on the wall. (A pg.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 9 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Camera (Interior) The dome cover, inner dome and outer case are removed. Procedures for removal. (A pg. 18 AEmbedding the camera to the ceilingB, Step 3. to Step 5.) W Lens (A Next page) K L M N V U T Camera Unit (Rear) X P S R Q P O *TK-C215V4 is used in the above illustration. K Strap S Pan fastening Screw A plate to connect the camera unit and the dome cover.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 10 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Introduction A [RESET/SPOT] RESET/SPOT button Setting the Lens and Switches (TK-C215V4) Set the video setting switches on the camera unit before mounting it. To set the switches, use a fine-tipped screwdriver. A RESET/ [SPOT] B R B LL PHASE C O N 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 D E 4 WHT. BAL. L IRIS LEVEL H FOCUS ADJUST F When this button is pressed, the value of the white balance or phase adjusted manually is reset to the default value.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 11 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 4. [WHT.BAL.] ATW/MANUAL selection switch. For selecting whether to adjust the white balance automatically or manually. When the setting is changed from manual to ATW, the setting values in the manual mode will be reset. The camera switches to the same mode as with pressing the [RESET] button.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 12 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Introduction B [ZOOM/FOCUS, MEMORY] zoom, focus Setting the Lens and Switches (TK-C215V12) LL PHASE RESET/[SPOT] B R LEVEL [MEMORY] WHT.BAL. NEAR ALARM POSITION TELE ZOOM/FOCUS L 2 FAR WIDE 4 POSITION SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A B C D IRIS H Set the video setting switches on the camera unit before mounting it. To set the switches, use a fine-tipped screwdriver.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 13 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 2. [SELECT] WHT.BAL./PHASE setting switch. 3. 4. WHT.BAL.: The F [R/B, +/-] buttons are used as [R/B] adjustment buttons. PHASE: The F [R/B, +/-] buttons are used as [+/-] adjustment buttons. (Default setting: WHT.BAL.) [SYNC] Synchronization system selection switch. This switch sets the synchronizing system for the camera.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 14 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Installation and connection About Connection Cables The maximum connection distance varies with the type of cable used. Please refer carefully to the table for each cable during connection. * Be sure to turn off the power of devices before connecting cables.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 15 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Electrical Specifications of Alarm Input Terminals (TK-C215V12 only) ● To prevent penetration of noise in the internal circuitry, apply a non-voltage contact signal to the ALARM input terminal. Never apply a voltage. ● Apply an alarm signal for at least 200 ms. If it is shorter, it is not guaranteed that the signal will be recognized as an alarm signal.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 16 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Installation and connection System diagram TK-C215V4 Video signal Power TK-C215V4 Video signal Power TK-C215V12 Video signal Power Alarm signal METAL CONTACT Power Unit DC 12 V or AC 24 V VIDEO IN MONITOR AUDIO IN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VIDEO IN THRU OUT SCSI AUDIO OUT Digital Video Recorder etc.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 17 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Selecting a mounting method Mounting the Camera Select a method for mounting the camera according to the intended purpose. Getting Started CAUTION: ● When mounting the camera to the ceiling, ensure to wear safety glasses to protect the eye from any falling object. ● Attachment of a embedded cover in the ceiling (recess bracket) may be mandatory in certain regions.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 18 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Installation and connection 4. Remove the inner dome Mounting the Camera (continued) Embedding the camera to the ceiling * Make use of a ceiling material with a thickness between 9.5 mm to 22 mm. 䡵 Setup The inner dome is secured with claws (3 locations). Hold the inner dome and remove it from the claws. 5. Remove the outer case. (This method does not require an outer case.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 19 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM 䡵 Connecting 䡵 Mounting 1. Attach the fall prevention wire to the 1. Align j with the shooting direction when 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. camera, followed by attaching it to the ceiling slab (Fall prevention wire is not included.) Connect the video signal cable. (A pg. 14) Lower the cover and connect the connectors. Upon connecting, cover the connectors using the protection cover. Connect the input power supply cable. (A pg.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 20 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Installation and connection 6. Loosen the pan fastening screw. Mounting the Camera (continued) When mounting the camera directly to the ceiling or on the wall CAUTION: ● Moving the lens unit without loosening the pan fastening screw may damage the lens unit. 7. Set the switches for video images. When mounting to a wall, replace areas indicated as “ceiling” in the procedures by “wall”. (TK-C215V4A pg. 10) (TK-C215V12A pg. 12) 䡵 Setup 1.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 21 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM 䡵 Mounting 1. Align the position mark of the fastened outer case with that of the camera unit. F UP RON NOTE: Outer case mounting screws T 1. Less than 4 mm Attach from the ceiling slab 2. 3. Fall prevention wire (not supplied) Be sure to loosen the screw. TK-C215V4 is used in the above illustration. When doing so, be careful not to catch the cables in the outer case. 2. Turn the camera unit in the clockwise direction.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 22 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Installation and connection Mounting the Camera (continued) When mounting the camera to the electrical box NOTE: Before mounting the camera to electrical boxes, please refer to local building codes for box type to use for low-voltage wiring. Mount by allowing the cable to exit from the side When mounting the camera to the ceiling or a wall, it is possible to guide the cable from the side without opening any holes.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 23 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Adjusting Image Adjusting Images Pan : ± 175 ⬚ Upon mounting the camera, adjust the images while checking the actual image. Mounting the test monitor Connect the [MONITOR] terminal of this camera to a test monitor to adjust the camera’s shooting direction, image and focus. * The power to the camera body must be ON when adjustments are performed.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 24 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Adjusting Image Adjusting Images (continued) 䡵 TK-C215V4 Adjusting the field angle/focus/ brightness L IRIS LEVEL H Iris Level Adjustment Focus Adjust Button FOCUS ADJUST Upon determining the imaging direction, adjust the field angle, focus and iris level accordingly. The method of adjustment varies with the camera in use. Zoom ring W T TK-C215V4 (A pg. 24) TK-C215V12 (A pg.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 25 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 RESET/[SPOT] LL PHASE B R L H LEVEL [MEMORY] WHT.BAL. NEAR TELE ZOOM/FOCUS FAR WIDE ALARM POSITION ● When setting images on TK-C215V12, ensure that the lens is covered using the dome cover. This camera is equipped with a high magnification lens. When adjustment is not performed through the cover, the lens may go out of focus when the cover is attached.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 26 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 Adjusting Image Adjusting Images (continued) 䡵 TK-C215V12 (continued) RESET/[SPOT] B LL PHASE R L H LEVEL [MEMORY] WHT.BAL. NEAR ALARM POSITION TELE ZOOM/FOCUS FAR WIDE 2 POSITION SELECT 4 1.,5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4. 2.,3. IRIS Registering alarm position For registering the angle of view during monitoring when there is an alarm input. 1. Check that the [ALARM POSITION] indicator light is turned on.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 27 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Other installation and adjustment Mounting the Inner Dome After setting is complete, mount the Inner dome. Mounting the Dome Cover After setting is complete, mount the dome cover. Position mark Claws (3 locations) 1. Inner Dome 1. Mount the dome cover. *TK-C215V4 is used in the above illustration. 1. Mount the inner dome . Mount the inner dome to the claws (3 locations).
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 28 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Other installation and adjustment 1. Remove the dome cover. White-spot correction As a general characteristic unique to CCDs, white-spots may appear on the screen with age. In order to reduce this phenomenon, this unit is equipped with a white-spot correction feature. Switch on the camera power supply and wait for at least 30 minutes. B R [SPOT] button O N 2 4 WHT. BAL.
TK-C215V4_V12_EN.book Page 29 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:18 PM Others Specifications 䡵 Camera 䡵 Lens Focal length TK-C215V4 : 2.8 mm to 10 mm (variable) TK-C215V12 : 3.8 mm to 45.6 mm (variable) Signal system : Based on NTSC standard Scanning frequencies : 15.734 kHz (Horizontal), 59.
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