*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this instruction manual carefully before operation. Be sure to read the “Safe Use of Equipment” section before using this equipment. Store this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Communication Camera VC-C3. Read this Instruction Manual carefully to ensure that you use the VC-C3 correctly and safely. Read the “Safe Use of Equipment” section first and obser ve these instructions when you use the VC-C3.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 3 Safe Use of Equipment An exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. Important Warnings 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.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 4 Safe Use of Equipment FCC NOTICE Communication Camera VC-C3/PT-V1/CCU-V1 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.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “equipment” refers to the CANON communication camera VC-C3 and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the equipment is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instruction should be retained for future reference. 3.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 6 Safe Use of Equipment grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure 1.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 7 21. Do not install the equipment in the following locations as this can cause a fire or electric shock: - Hot locations - Close to a fire - Very humid or dusty locations - Locations exposed to direct sunlight - Locations exposed to salt spray - Close to flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) 22. When any of the following occurs, immediately switch OFF the equipment, unplug it from the main power supply and contact your nearest Canon supplier.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 8 Contents Introduction ..........................................................................2 Icons Used in This Instruction Manual ........................................................2 Safe Use of Equipment ....................................................3 Important Warnings ................................................................................3 Important Operational Instructions ......................................................
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*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 10 Before You Use the VC-C3 Nomenclature VC-C3 Camera head LED Extension button*1 Used when the VC-C3 is connected to a computer, etc. Not used in normal use. Zoom button Camera head Base Camera Control Unit Microphone Wireless controlle r sensor Camera RS232C terminal S VIDEO out terminal VIDEO out terminal AUDIO2 out terminal AUDIO1 out terminal Base LED Lens Camera control unit LED DIP switches All normally set to OFF.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 11 Wireless Controller FOCUS button ( P.19,20) AUTO : Switches to auto-focus. MANUAL : Switches to manual focus. NEAR : Shortens the focal distance. FAR : Lengthens the focal distance. ZOOM button ( T ELE W IDE P.21) : Zoom-in : Zoom-out ID button ( P.25-29) Select or cancel ID numbers SET /CANCEL button • Stores preset positions ( P.23) • Cancels ID numbers ( P.28, 29) OPERATE button ( P.24) Switches OPERATE ON and OFF.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 12 Before You Use the VC-C3 Connecting the Components Before connecting any of the components, make sure that the camera control unit and the base are switched OFF. AC 120 V AC adapter Camera Camera control unit Ensure that cables are connected correctly. Ensure that cables are connected correctly.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 13 Installing the VC-C3 To ensure that the VC-C3 remains safely fixed in place, use the Velcro® strips provided to mount the VC-C3. The camera and the camera control unit can be placed separetely or combined into one unit. When the Camera and the Camera Control Unit are Separated Use the Velcro® strips to adhere the camera and the camera control unit firmly to a flat, stable surface.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 14 Before You Use the VC-C3 Loading the Batteries into the Wireless Controller The wireless controller requires two R6/AA-type batteries (not supplied). 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries, taking care that the poles (+ and –) are correctly positioned. 3. Replace the battery cover. Please observe the following when handling the batteries. Failure to do so can result in the batteries bursting or emitting heat, sparks or corrosive fluid.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 15 The LEDs The VC-C3 has three LEDs (camera head, base and camera control unit).
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 16 Using the VC-C3 First check that the components are correctly connected. (P.12) Turning the Units ON and OFF There are power switches available on both the camera control unit and the base. While these switches can be used in either order, VC-C3 operation differs depending on the circumstances.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 17 The camera control unit’s main power switch ON and the base power switch OFF The LEDs on the camera head and camera control unit are green and the image appears on the monitor. Camera (base OFF) ■ ■ ■ Camera control unit (ON) Monitor (ON) The zoom button on the camera head can be used to zoom (P.21). The VC-C3 operates in auto-focus mode. The wireless controller cannot be used.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 18 Using the VC-C3 Operations Changing the Camera Head Angle (Pan/Tilt/Home Position) This section describes how to change the angle of the camera head. To move the camera head up and down Press the , buttons. ■ Holding the button down increases the speed of camera head movement. Low-speed Medium-speed To move the camera head left and right Press the , buttons.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 19 Focusing (FOCUS) This section describes how to focus on the subject. To use auto-focus mode Press the button. Subjects not suitable for auto-focus The VC-C3 may have difficulty focusing automatically on subjects of the type shown below. Use the manual focus mode for such situations.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 20 Using the VC-C3 To use manual focus mode Press the button. To focus on nearby subjects Press the button. ■ Holding down the button continues to shorten the focal distance. ■ When you press the button in auto-focus mode, the VC-C3 switches to manual focus mode and the focal distance shortens. To focus on distant subjects Press the button. ■ Holding down the button continues to lengthen the focal distance.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 21 Zooming In/Out (TELE/WIDE) The zoom function increases and decreases the size of the subject on the monitor screen. You can zoom in and out using the zoom buttons on the camera head or on the wireless controller. To zoom in (increase the subject size) Press the / button. ■ Holding down the button increases the rate of zoom. Slow Fast To zoom out (decrease the subject size) Zoom-out button Press the / button.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 22 Using the VC-C3 Adjusting the Brightness (BRIGHTNESS) This function increases the brightness level of an image when it appears dark on the monitor. To adjust the brightness Press the button. ■ When the VC-C3 is turned ON, the brightness level is set to normal. ■ Three levels of brightness are available. The brightness level of the image increases each time you press the button.When you press the button a fourth time, the brightness reverts to normal.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 23 Storing a Preset Position/Restoring a Preset Position This section describes how to store a camera head angle, zoom position and brightness level. Up to six (1 to 6) preset positions can be stored. Turning the camera control unit’s main power switch and the base power switch OFF does not erase the stored preset positions. To store a position 1. Set the camera head angle, zoom position and brightness level. ■ The focus setting is not stored. 2.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 24 Using the VC-C3 OPERATE Mode When you turn the VC-C3 ON, the VC-C3 automatically enters the OPERATE mode. To go out of the OPERATE mode When the VC-C3 is in the OPERATE mode, press the button. ■ The video and audio are muted and the base LED blinks green (at 1-second intervals). The LEDs on the camera head and the camera control unit remain lit. ■ All buttons on the wireless controller other than the button are disabled. ■ The preset positions are not cleared.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 25 ID Mode Multiple VC-C3s can be operated separately by assigning an ID number to each VCC3 and then specifying the desired ID number from the wireless controller. If you install multiple VC-C3s in one location, all the VC-C3s will respond to the commands from the wireless controller. In this situation, the ID mode function is extremely useful as it permits the VC-C3s to be individually controlled. Preparations Set the ID numbers for each VC-C3.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 26 ID Mode Selecting the VC-C3 to be Controlled When you select a specific VC-C3 to be controlled, only the selected VC-C3 will respond to wireless controller commands. 1. Press the button. ■ The base LEDs on all the VC-C3s will blink orange (at 0.5-second intervals). ■ To cancel the operation, press the button again. 2. Press a button from to . ■ The VC-C3s that have been set to that ID number are now selected and the base LED turns to green.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 27 Example of Actual Operation In this example, the VC-C3 with ID number 2 is selected and the operation of the VC-C3s with different ID numbers is restricted. The ID numbers have been set using the ID selector and the base LEDs on all the VC-C3s are lit green. The base LEDs on the VCC3s blink orange (at 0.5second intervals). The base LED on the VCC3 with the ID number equal to 2 turns green to indicate that the VC-C3 is selected.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 28 ID Mode Cancelling ID Mode Cancelling the selection and removing the restriction on the operation of other VC-C3s allows all the VC-C3s to again be controlled using the wireless controller. 1. Press the button. ■ The base LEDs on all the VC-C3s blink orange (at 0.5-second intervals). To cancel the operation, press the button again. 2. Press the button. ■ The VC-C3 ID mode is cancelled and the restriction on the operation of other VC-C3s is removed.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 29 Example of Actual Operation In this example, the selection of the VC-C3 with ID number 2 is cancelled and the restriction on the operation of VC-C3s with other ID numbers is removed. The VC-C3 with the ID number 2 is selected and the operation of VC-C3s with other ID numbers is restricted. The base LEDs on all the VC-C3s blink orange (at 0.5-second intervals).
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 30 Troubleshooting Check the following before contacting your Canon supplier. The wireless controller does not work. Check 1: Response: Is the base LED OFF? • Turn the base power switch ON. P.16 • Check that the plug is inserted into the main power outlet correctly and pushed in all the way. Check 2: Is the base LED blinking green (at 1-second intervals)? Response: If the VC-C3 is out of the OPERATE mode.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 31 Cannot adjust the camera head angle properly. Check: Will the camera head move to the limit of its operating range? P.18 Response: Something has directly moved the camera head.Press the the wireless controller. P.18 button on The camera head will not move to a preset position. Check: Will the camera head move to the limit of its operating range? P.18 Response: Something has directly moved the camera head.Press the the wireless controller. P.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 32 Maintenance The outside of the VC-C3 should be cleaned periodically. Cleaning the Exterior 1. Turn the camera control unit’s main power switch and the base power switch OFF and unplug the main power supply from the wall outlet. Camera control unit main power switch Base power switch 2. Carefully clean the VC-C3 with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water or a mild detergent. Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzine or thinners.
*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 33 Specifications * When using your computer to control the VC-C3, the image on the screen can appear shaky when the camera head is being moved slowly. These specifications are subject to change without notice.
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*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Appendix A Page 35 (serial pin outs and bits rate set) RS-232C Pin Out Diagrams 9pin DSUB to 8pin mini-DIN (VC-C3) Connection Below is a cable pin out of the cable required to control the VC-C3 from a computer with a 9pin control port. 8pin mini-DIN to 8pin mini-DIN (VC-C3) Connection Below is a cable pin out of the cable required to control the VC-C3 from a computer with a 8pin control port.
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