INSTRUCTION MANUAL VC-C4 ENGLISH COMMUN ICATION f:4-64mm 1:1.4-2.CAM 8 ERA Please read this instruction manual carefully before operation. Be sure to read the “aSafe Use of Equipment” section before using this equipment. Store this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Communication Camera VC-C4/VC-C4R (the “Product”). Please read this Instruction Manual carefully to ensure that you use the Product correctly and safely. Read the “aSafe Use of Equipment” section first and observe these instructions when you use the Product.
a 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 equipment. a Important Warnings a 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.
a Safe Use of Equipment FCC NOTICE PT-V4N/PT-V4NR 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. Note: 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.
a Safe Use of Equipment a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the equipment and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. 5.
a Safe Use of Equipment antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure 1. fig-1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUNDING CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUNDING CLAMPS NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H) 13.
a Safe Use of Equipment 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.
a Safe Use of Equipment Maintenance Cleaning the Equipment 1. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. 2. Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water or a mild detergent. WARNING Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. The use of such substances can cause a fire or electric shock. 3. Wipe with a dry cloth. 4. When you have finished, plug the AC adapter back in to the wall outlet.
CONTENTS a Safe Use of Equipment .......................................................................................... a Important Warnings .................................................................................... a Important Operational Instructions ........................................................... a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................... Maintenance ......................................................................................
Before You Use the Product Checking the Accessories Before you install the Product, check that all the items shown below are included in your product package. If any of these items is missing, contact your Canon dealer. or VC-C4 camera VC-C4R camera AC adapter PA-V16 Wireless Controller WL-V5 AC cable ● 2 AA-size manganese batteries ● Instruction Manual ● Warranty Card Pin cable ■ Optional Product ● Wide-angle Converter WL-37 Cannot be used on the VC-C4R (→ P.13).
Before You Use the Product Wireless Controller Camera ON/OFF button (→ P.21) Switches the camera on and off. SET/OK button (→ P.20, 22) Used to store preset positions. Can also be used to proceed to the next level when specifying settings in a setting menu. FOCUS button (→ P.18, 19) Adjusts the focus. • AF : Switches to auto-focus. • MF : Focus is fixed. • : Lengthens the focal distance. • : Shortens the focal distance.
Before You Use the Product Installing the Product VC-C4 Installation Install in a flat and stable location. VC-C4R Installation Firmly tighten the 2 screws (not supplied). VC-C4 COMMUN ICATION CAMERA Mounting plate VC-C4R Screw Screw (Installation) • Distance between tapped holes: 114 mm (4 1/2 in.) • Tapped hole diameter: 6 mm (7/32 in.) • Mounting plate thickness: 1 mm (1/16 in.) WARNING Install the camera securely. ● When installing the camera on the ceiling, contact your Canon dealer.
Before You Use the Product Using the Wide-angle Converter The optional Wide-angle Converter WL-37 can be used to provide wide-angle shots (approx. 0.74× the normal focal distance). Mount the wide-angle converter correctly so that it is level and fitted securely onto the camera. When mounted correctly, the wide-angle converter should turn roughly 3 times before stopping. Wide-angle Converter WARNING The Wide-angle Converter WL-37 is designed specifically for the VC-C4 and cannot be used on the VC-C4R.
Before You Use the Product Turning the Power ON and OFF The VC-C4/VC-C4R camera itself does not have a power switch. You can switch the camera on by plugging the AC adapter into a wall outlet. When power to the camera is switched on, the LED on the camera turns green. If the monitor is switched on, an image appears on the screen. Camera to AC outlet Monitor AC adapter AC cable NOTE ● Whenever you turn the power on, first press any button on the wireless controller.
Before You Use the Product Loading the Batteries into the Wireless Controller The wireless controller requires two AA-type batteries. 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries. ■ Taking care that the poles (+ and -) are correctly positioned. Replace the battery cover. WARNING Observe the following precautions when handling batteries. Failure to do so could result in the batteries bursting or emitting heat, sparks or corrosive fluid.
Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller While the wireless controller buttons are being used, the LED on the camera blinks green (at 0.1-second intervals) (→ P.14). Changing the Camera Head Angle (pan/tilt/home position) Use the procedures below to change the camera head angle. To move the camera head left and right (pan) Press the 4 and 6 buttons.
Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller Zooming In/Out (TELE/WIDE) The zoom function increases (zoom in) and decreases (zoom out) the size of the subject on the monitor screen. To zoom in (TELE): BRIGHT Press the t side of the button. ZOOM T ■ Holding down the button changes the rate of zoom as shown below. Slow Fast W HOME SET/OK CANCEL AF 1 2 3 MF 4 5 6 7 8 9 ∞ 0 ON SCREEN Fn ID MENU To zoom out (WIDE): Press the w side of the button.
Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller Focusing (FOCUS) This section describes how to focus on the subject. The VC-C4/VC-C4R has an auto-focus mode, in which the camera automatically focuses on the subject, and a manual focus mode, in which the operator can adjust the focus by hand. To use autofocus mode BRIGHT ZOOM T Press the a button. W ■ The camera focuses automatically.
Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller To fix the focus BRIGHT ZOOM T Press the n button. ■ This switches auto-focus off and fixes the focus. W To focus on nearby subjects HOME SET/OK CANCEL AF 1 2 3 MF 4 5 6 7 8 9 ∞ 0 ON SCREEN Fn ID Press the r button. ■ This enables switching the camera to manual focus mode while moving the focal point closer to the camera. ■ Holding the button down moves the focal point closer to the camera.
Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller Storing a Preset Camera Position This section describes how to store a camera head angle, zoom position and brightness level. Up to nine (1 to 9) preset positions can be stored. Switching the power off or the camera off does not erase the stored preset positions. To store a position BRIGHT ZOOM T W CANCEL AF 1 2 3 MF 4 5 6 7 8 ∞ 9 0 ON SCREEN Fn ID ■ The focus setting is not stored. 2. Press the s button. HOME SET/OK 1.
Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller Switching the Camera ON and OFF The camera is switched on and off by using the p (camera ON/OFF) button on the wireless controller. To switch the camera off BRIGHT ZOOM T W HOME SET/OK ■ The image disappears and the LED on the camera turns red (camera OFF). The camera will now respond only to the p button or i button on the wireless controller.
Camera Settings Set and display the clock and text, and specify camera operation settings. Buttons Used to Specify the Settings The wireless controller buttons shown below are used for the setting. 58 buttons : Move the cursor up and down. BRIGHT ZOOM T 6 button : Moves the cursor right. Also proceeds to the next setting level. 4 button : Moves the cursor left. c button : Returns to the previous screen without confirming any settings.
Camera Settings Setting the Clock Use the procedure below to set the date and time. You can also select your preferred TIME STYLE and DATE STYLE settings. MA I N or MENU D I SPLAY MENU D I SP LAY MENU TXT D I SPLAY TXT SETT I NGS . . CAMERA MENU NEXT SET 0 1 . JAN .
Camera Settings Entering Characters The characters that can be specified are uppercase letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9) and some symbols (<, >, -, /,., : and spaces). Text can be entered anywhere on the screen outside the character area. Repeat steps w and e in the procedure below for each character entered. If the text runs over multiple lines, repeat steps q to t for each line.
Camera Settings Setting the Camera Head Movement Speed and Pan Operation Use the procedure below to set the speed at which the camera head pans and tilts and to select the DIRECTION MIRROR setting (direction of camera head panning). MA I N MENU SET MENU or CAME RA MENU PAN SPEED T I LT SPEE D AUTO AUTO or CAME RA MENU PAN SPEED AU TO MANUAL D I SP LAY MENU MOVABLE RANGE . . DEFAULT A E SETT I NGS . .
Camera Settings Setting the Range of Camera Head Movement Use the procedure below to limit the range of camera pan and tilt (→ P.16). This feature allows you to watch the image on the monitor as you move the camera head to the position you want to set as the limit of movement. or MA I N or CAME RA MENU MENU SET MENU PAN SPEED T I LT SPEE D CAME RA MENU CAME RA MENU AUTO AUTO D I SP LAY MENU MOVABLE RANGE . . DEFAULT A E SETT I NGS . .
Camera Settings Setting the AE Use the procedure below to specify the AE (brightness adjustment) setting. FLICKERLESS AE is unnecessary to set. or MA I N CAME RA MENU MENU SET MENU PAN SPEED T I LT SPEE D AUTO AUTO D I SP LAY MENU AE S E TT I NG A E REFERENCE D E F AU L T FL I CKERLESS AE OF F MOVABLE RANGE . . DEFAULT A E SETT I NGS . .
Camera Settings RS-232C Settings These settings are used for controlling the VC-C4/VC-C4R from a PC or other device. The DATA 8 BIT and NON PARITY settings are fixed, and the menu is used to check them only. DATA 8 BIT and NON PARITY are to be read only. MA I N MENU SET MENU or SET MENU D I SP LAY MENU REMO TE CONTRO LLE R I D CAMERA MENU COMMAND BACK CANCEL NEXT SET 0 VC - C 4 MOD E RESTORE DEFAULT NEXT SET or RS - 232C S ETT I NGS . .
ID Mode When multiple VC-C4/VC-C4R cameras are connected and installed, all the cameras in range of the wireless controller simultaneously perform the operations specified. In this situation, the cameras can be operated individually by assigning separate ID numbers to each camera beforehand and then specifying the desired ID number from the wireless controller. This is referred to as ID mode operation. Setting the ID Number Use the procedure below to assign an ID number (1-9) to each camera (VC-C4/VC-C4R).
ID Mode Selecting the Camera to be Controlled As shown in the figure below, of 4 cameras (ID1 to ID3) only the cameras with ID number 2 (2 cameras) are selected for ID mode operation. In normal operation, the camera LEDs turn green. ID1 ID2 ID2 ID3 Green Green Green Green ● Check the LEDs on all the adjacent connected cameras to ensure that all the cameras are receiving the signals from the wireless controller.
ID Mode Cancelling ID Mode In this example, the selection made in the previous section of the cameras with ID number 2 is cancelled. The camera LEDs are as shown below. ID1 ID2 ID2 ID3 Orange Green Green Orange Check the LEDs on all the adjacent connected cameras to ensure that all the cameras are receiving the signals from the wireless controller. NOTE BRIGHT ZOOM T W 1. Press the i button. The LEDs on all the connected cameras blink orange (at 0.5-second intervals).
Troubleshooting Check the following before contacting your Canon supplier. The wireless controller does not work. Check 1: The LED is not lit. Response: Check that the plug is inserted into the main power outlet correctly and pushed in all the way. → P.14 Check 2: The LED is red. Response: The camera is switched off. Press the p button on the wireless controller to switch the camera on. → P.21 Check 3: The LED is orange. Response: Operation is restricted by the ID mode function.
Troubleshooting The camera will not move to a preset position. Check 1: The camera head will not move to the limit of its range of movement. Response: Something has directly moved the camera head. Press the h button on the wireless controller. → P.16 Check 2: The range of pan/tilt movement has been changed since the preset position was stored. Response: Store the preset position again. → P.20 The camera will not focus. Check 1: The camera is set to manual focus mode.
Factory Default Settings When the Product is shipped from the factory or when RESTORE DEFAULT has been set to [YES] (→ P.28), the settings are set to the default values shown below.
Specifications Video Signal Image Sensor Total number of pixels Synchronization Horizontal Resolution Vertical Resolution S/N Ratio Scanning Method Min. subject illumination Drive Mechanism Output Terminals Input Terminal Cascade control Focusing Aperture Lens Lens filter diameter White Balance Power Supply terminal Max.
Appendix A (serial pin outs and bit rate setting) RS-232C Pin Out Diagrams 9pin DSUB to 8pin mini-DIN (VC-C4/VC-C4R) Connection Below is a cable pin out of the cable required to control this equipment from a computer with a 9pin control port.
