TK-C925_EN.book Page 1 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM COLOR VIDEO CAMERA TK-C925U/E TK-C926EG INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. TK-C925U/E,TK-C926EG Serial No.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 2 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read all of these instructions. 2. Save these instructions for later use. 3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 3 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM 11. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this appliance where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it. 12. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance. 13. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock. 14.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 4 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Introduction Safety Precautions FOR USA AND CANADA CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 5 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM INFORMATION FOR USA 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-C925_EN.book Page 6 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Introduction Safety Precautions (continued) 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-oflife.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 7 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM POWER SYSTEM Connection to the mains supply This unit operates on voltage of 220 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Dear Customer, This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 8 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Introduction Thank you for purchasing this product. (These instructions are for TK-C925U/TK-C925E/TK-C926EG.) 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-C925_EN.book Page 9 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Contents Introduction Safety Precautions ....................................................................................... 4 Features ....................................................................................................... 8 Contents ....................................................................................................... 9 Operating Precautions ..................................................................
TK-C925_EN.book Page 10 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Introduction Operating Precautions Storage and Location of Use 䢇 This camera has been designed for indoor use. When you use it outdoors, be sure to use a housing or the like. 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, for example in a kitchen.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 11 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Others 䢇 This camera comes with a built-in AGC circuit. The sensitivity increases automatically at a dark place and the screen may appear grainy. This is not a malfunction. 䢇 While the AGC is activated, if a transceiver which causes strong electromagnetic wave is used near the camera, the picture may suffer from beat. 䢇 Please use the camera more than five meters from such transceivers.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 12 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Introduction Name of Parts and their Functions Front/Bottom/Side panel A J I B H C D E G IRIS VIDEO DC F LEVEL A Back focus adjustment ring This ring switches between back focus adjustment and lens mounting method. When adjustment is required, loosen the back focus fastening screw J by turning it anti-clockwise. After the adjustment, tighten the fastening screw by turning it clockwise.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 13 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM D [IRIS] Iris Terminal This is connected to an automatic iris control lens. E [VIDEO,DC] Iris Selector Switch This should be set according to the type of lens if an automatic iris control lens is used. VIDEO : In case of lens with EE amp built-in DC : In case of lens without EE amp built-in (Default setting: DC)(A Pg. 18) F [LEVEL] Iris Level Adjustment Dial This adjusts the iris level of the automatic iris control lens.
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TK-C925_EN.book Page 15 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM K [AC24V,DC12V] Power input terminal To connect to AC 24 V or DC 12 V power supply. (A Pg. 21) L [AUX,GND] External terminals This terminal is for the input/output signals that are set in the AUX MODE of the AUX FUNCTION screen. (A Pg. 36) ● This terminal also outputs the B&W/Color signal. [Open-collector L signal.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 16 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Introduction Name of Parts and their Functions (continued) Q [POWER] Power indicator lamp This lamp lights up when power is supplied to the camera. R Mounting Screw for Fall Prevention Wire Use this screw when mounting the fall prevention wire to this unit. (Fall prevention wire is not supplied with this product.) Note: ● Connect the fall prevention wire to prevent this unit from falling accidentally.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 17 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Setup Flow for Connection/Settings Follow the procedures below to connect/set this unit. Turn off the power of devices to be used before connecting the cables. step 1 Mounting the lens (A Pg. 18) Mount the lens. K Connecting the back panel (A Pg. 20) step 2 Connect the control signal cable, video signal coaxial cable and the like. K step 3 Mounting the camera (A Pg. 23) Mount the camera to the mounting location.
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TK-C925_EN.book Page 19 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM 1. Check the mounting method of the lens before mounting ● This camera is set to CS-mount lens before shipment. To use a C-mount lens, loosen the back focus fastening screw with a screwdriver, turn the back focus adjustment ring with your finger or the screwdriver and change the mounting method. ● For the dimension (a) of the lens mounting section as illustrated in the diagram, use the value that is shown in the table below.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 20 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Setup Connecting the back panel Connect to AC 24 V or DC 12 V power supply (TK-C925U/E) Connect to AC 220 V240 V power supply (TK-C926EG) R CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE) ISOLATED POWER ONLY(E TYPE) SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL POWER + 1 2 INT DC12V d AC24V H LL MENU SET VIDEO OUT Monitor SELECTOR To the terminal of infrared illumination device etc. (A Pg. 22) Memo: ● Turn off the power of devices to be used before connecting the cables.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 21 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Connecting the power cable 䡵 TK-C925 (AC24 V or DC12 V) Connect the AC 24 V or the DC 12 V power cord to the power input terminal. To prevent connection errors or a cable disconnection, we recommend the use of lug plates. The following table shows the connection distances when 2-core VVF (vinyl-insulated vinyl sheath cables) are used. Maximum connection distance 60 m 150 m 240 m 380 m Conductor diameter 1.0R and more 1.6R and more 2.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 22 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Setup Connecting the back panel (continued) Connecting alarm input/output terminal 䡵 Alarm input terminal Connect infrared sensor, door sensor, metal sensor or sensor of manual switch and the like. ● To prevent noise from entering the internal circuit, supply non-voltage setting signal. ● Do not supply voltage. ● Can be set via menu whether to set to alarm when the contact is short (MAKE), or when the contact is open (BREAK). (A Pg.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 23 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Mounting the camera When mounting the camera on a fixer, pan/tilt and the like, use the cameramounting screw hole located on the camera-mounting bracket. Camera-mounting screw hole Rotation-preventive hole Camera-mounting bracket fixing screws (x2: M2.6 x 6 mm) Camera-mounting bracket IRIS VIDEO DC COLOR VIDEO CAMERA LEVEL 7 mm or less Note: ● Use a camera-mounting screw with a length shorter than 7 mm from the camera-mounting face.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 24 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Setup Mounting the camera (continued) Mounting the camera-mounting bracket on top of the camera The camera-mounting bracket is originally mounted at the bottom of the camera before shipment but it can also be mounted on top of the camera.
TK-C925_EN.book 1. 2. 3. Page 25 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Remove the camera-mounting bracket fastening screws (x2). The camera-mounting bracket is removed from the camera. Mounting the camera-mounting bracket on top of the camera Mounting the camera onto a fixer, pan/tilt unit and the like Note: ● Use a camera-mounting screw with a length shorter than 7 mm from the camera-mounting face. Do not use a screw that is longer than the specified length. It may damage the internal parts.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 26 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Setup Adjusting the back focus This camera is adjusted to a optimum wide range for CS-mount lens before shipment but readjustment is required when using zoom lens or C-mount lens or when the lens focus ring is out of focus. Use the following methods to adjust the back focus. Back focus adjustment ring Tighten Loosen Back focus fastening screw (M2.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 27 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM With a fixed-focus lens If the focus cannot be adjusted correctly with the lens focus ring, adjust the back focus as follows. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Loosen the back focus fastening screw by turning it anti-clockwise with a + screwdriver. Shooting an object or a picture with fine patterns that is away from the object Turn the lens focus ring to ∞. Turn the back focus adjustment ring to focus at the best point.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 28 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Setup Adjusting the lens After the connection is complete, turn on the camera, display an image on the monitor and check the video image. In the case of an automatic iris control lens, the camera has been factoryadjusted to the best position, but it may need to be adjusted according to the condition of the object or the lens combination. If the image is unnatural, adjust it. ● Also read the instruction manual of the lens.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 29 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM 䢇 LEVEL adjustment Monitor screen LEVEL adjustment direction To darken Anti-clockwise (Towards L) To brighten Clockwise (Towards H) Memo: ● If the LEVEL sensitivity adjustment is turned excessively to L, the sensitivity increases because of the AGC function of the camera and the image looks grainy.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 30 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Setup Adjusting the auto white balance Each light source has its own color temperature. Therefore, when the main light source lighting an object is changed, press the SET button for a while and adjust the white balance again.
TK-C925_EN.book 1. 2. 3. Page 31 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Place a white object at the center of the screen, under the same lighting condition as the object to be shot and zoom in to fill the screen with white. Press the SET button for approx. one second. Auto white balance adjustment begins. During operation, AAWC OPERATIONB is displayed on the screen. Adjustment is complete. When the appropriate white balance is acquired, AAWC OKB is displayed.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 32 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Setting Menu basic operation CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE) ISOLATED POWER ONLY(E TYPE) SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL POWER + 1 2 INT DC12V d AC24V H LL MENU button MENU SET VIDEO OUT SELECTOR 1. SET button and SELECTOR switch Press the MENU button The MENU screen is displayed. Press the SELECTOR switch up and down (J, K) to set the cursor (E) to a desired menu. 2. Cursor MENU E AUX FUNCTION.. TITLE/VIDEO.. DISPLAY.. LL ADJUSTMENT.. MAINTENANCE..
TK-C925_EN.book 4. Page 33 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Press the SELECTOR switch up and down (J, K) to set the cursor (E) to a desired item. TITLE/VIDEO CAMERA TITLE EDIT.. W. BALANCE ATW SHUTTER.. GAIN.. B&W/COLOR.. E BLC MODE OFF
(A Pg. 36) MODE MAX GAIN FIX GAIN MODE AUTO LEVEL AUTO TIME GAIN B&W/COLOR Z Thursday, November 23, 2006 BLC MODE MODE MANUAL SPEED AUTO LIMIT SHUTTER AWC SET R GAIN B GAIN AWC EXECUTE ZTK-C925U only COLOUR is displayed for TK-C925E/TK-C926EG W.BALANCE ADJUST When AAWCB is selected W.BALANCE CAMERA TITLE EDIT AUX MODE INPUT POLARITY Page 34 TITLE/VIDEO (A Pg. 37) AUX FUNCTION MAIN MENU TK-C925_EN.
(A Pg. 46) FACTORY SETTINGS (A Pg. 47) MAINTENANCE CANCEL EXECUTE CANCEL CLEAR(WITHOUT TITLE) CLEAR(ALL) CCD SPOT SCAN V.PHASE MONITOR TYPE Page 35 (A Pg. 46) LL ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY (A Pg. 45) TK-C925_EN.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 36 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Setting AUX FUNCTION screen Item AUX MODE 36 Functions and settings This item sets the signal input or output of the AUX terminal. B&W OUT : A signal is output when the camera switches to B&W or Color mode. IR IN : Depending on the input signal of the AUX terminal, the camera can switch between B&W and Color mode. When there is an alarm input, the mode will be B&W.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 37 Thursday, November 23, 2006 Item INPUT POLARITY 4:33 PM Functions and settings This sets the polarity of the AUX input signal. MAKE : When the contact between all alarm input terminals and GND terminals changes from open to close, the alarm will activate. BREAK : When the contact between all alarm input terminals and GND terminals changes from close to open, the alarm will activate.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 38 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Setting TITLE/VIDEO screen (continued) Item W.BALANCE AWC Functions and settings (continued) AWC SET: The Auto White Control (automatic white balance adjustment) mode adjusts the white balance automatically.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 39 Thursday, November 23, 2006 Item SHUTTER MANUAL SPEED 4:33 PM Functions and settings (continued) This sets a shutter speed when MANUAL is set. TK-C925U [Setting: NORMAL, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000] [Default setting: NORMAL] TK-C925E/TK-C926EG [Setting: NORMAL, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000] [Default setting: NORMAL] Memo: ● When SHUTTER item is set to AAUTOB, A- - -B will be displayed and settings is disabled.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 40 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Setting TITLE/VIDEO screen (continued) Item GAIN Functions and settings This item sets the gain. Memo: ● If the gain is increased, the screen appears grainy in a dark place. MODE Select the gain adjustment mode. Sensitivity increases electronically for an object with low illumination. AGC (Automatic Gain Control) : This automatically adjusts the electronic gain according to the illumination of the object.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 41 Thursday, November 23, 2006 Item GAIN 4:33 PM Functions and settings (continued) MAX GAIN This item sets a maximum gain of the AGC (Automatic Gain Control). 0(OFF) : No AGC function. HIGH : Increase the gain up to a maximum of 26dB according to the illumination of an object. SUPER : Increase the gain up to a maximum of 32dB according to the illumination of an object.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 42 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Setting TITLE/VIDEO screen (continued) ACOLORB display differs depending on the model. ACOLORB is displayed for TK-C925U and ACOLOURB is displayed for TK-C925E/TK-C926EG. From this point onwards, ACOLORB will be used for indication. Item B&W/COLOR (TK-C925U) B&W/ COLOUR (TK-C925E/ TK-C926EG) MODE Functions and settings This item sets the mode switching of B&W and Color.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 43 Thursday, November 23, 2006 Item B&W/COLOR MODE (continu ed) 4:33 PM Functions and settings (continued) [Default setting: COLOR] ZDisplay for TK-C925U. For TK-C925E/TK-C926EG, COLOUR is displayed. Memo: To ensure a successful B&W/Color switching ● If the MODE item of B&W/COLOR is set to AAUTOB, the B&W/Color setting can be switched according to the brightness of the object, but the condition of illumination and field angle may make this impossible.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 44 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Setting TITLE/VIDEO screen (continued) Item B&W/COLOR AUTO LEVEL Functions and settings (continued) When the MODE item is set to AAUTOB, this function sets the signal level of the object where the camera will switch to B&W mode. LOW : Switches to B&W mode when the signal level of the object indicates low illumination. NORMAL: Switches to B&W mode when the signal level of the object indicates normal illumination.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 45 Item BLC MODE Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Functions and settings Sets the backlight compensation function. Set this item when there is a bright light source in the background of the object and the object becomes dark in the automatic iris function. Set such that unnecessary light source is outside the photometry area. OFF : No backlight compensation. AREA1 to AREA4 : Refer to the diagram below to set the item.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 46 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Setting LL ADJUSTMENT screen Item V.PHASE Functions and settings This adjusts the vertical synchronization to those of other cameras when a selector switch for the synchronizing system on the back of the camera is at ALLB. TK-C925U This item can only operate in a region with a power frequency of 60 Hz. [Setting: -131 to 0 to 131] [Default setting: 0] TK-C925E/TK-C926EG This item can only operate in a region with a power frequency of 50 Hz.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 47 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM FACTORY SETTING screen The values set on the menu are returned to the default settings. Item Functions and settings CANCEL Does not return to the default setting. The screen returns to the main menu. CLEAR(WITH OUT TITLE) Returns settings except titles to the default setting. CLEAR(ALL) Returns all settings including titles to the default setting.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 48 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Detailed setting Camera title setting A title can be selected for each camera. (Maximum 24 characters) CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE) ISOLATED POWER ONLY(E TYPE) SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL POWER + 1 2 INT DC12V d AC24V H LL MENU button MENU SET VIDEO OUT SET button and SELECTOR switch SELECTOR 1. Select the item CAMERA TITLE EDIT on the TITLE/VIDEO screen and press the SET button. The CAMERA TITLE EDIT screen is displayed.
TK-C925_EN.book 2. 3. 4. 5. Page 49 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Press the SELECTOR switch up, down, left or right (J, K, H, I) and select a character from the character area. The selected character is displayed flashing on and off. Press the SET button The first character is confirmed and the blinking title input area moves to the second character. Repeat steps 2. to 3. It is possible to use up to 24 characters to input the camera title.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 50 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Detailed setting Manual adjustment of white balance When automatic adjustment of the white balance results in a “reddish screen”, adjust the white balance manually. CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE) ISOLATED POWER ONLY(E TYPE) SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL POWER + 1 2 INT DC12V d AC24V H LL MENU button MENU SET VIDEO OUT SELECTOR 1. SET button and SELECTOR switch Set the W.BALANCE item on the TITLE/VIDEO screen to AAWCB and press the SET button.
TK-C925_EN.book 2. 3. 4. Page 51 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Press the SELECTOR switch up or down (J, K) and select the hue to be adjusted (R GAIN or B GAIN). Press the SELECTOR switch left or right (H, I) to change the setting. R GAIN : Adjusts the R (red) hue during AWC. The larger the number, the redder the color becomes. [Setting 0 to 255] B GAIN : Adjusts the B (blue) hue during AWC. The larger the number, the bluer the color becomes.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 52 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Detailed setting Output of B&W/Color switching signal It is possible to output B&W/Color switching signal from the AUX terminal on the back of this camera. B&W/Color switching signal is output by setting both the AUX MODE and B&W/COLOR items. 䡵 Set the AUX MODE item to AB&W OUTB 1. Select the item AUX FUNCTION on the main menu screen and press the SET button. The AUX FUNCTION screen is displayed.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 53 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM 䡵 Set the B&W/COLOR item to AUTO 1. 2. 3. Select the item B&W/COLOR on the TITLE/VIDEO screen and press the SET button. The B&W/COLOR screen is displayed. Press the SELECTOR switch up or down (J, K) and select MODE. Press the SELECTOR switch left or right (H, I) and set to AUTO. TITLE/VIDEO CAMERA TITLE EDIT.. W. BALANCE AWC SHUTTER.. GAIN.. E B&W/COLOR..
TK-C925_EN.book Page 54 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Detailed setting Control by B&W/Color switching signal from external You can use the switching signal from an external control device to link the B&W/Color switching or near-infrared illumination of this camera. Consult your nearby JVC’s dealer on the connecting devices. Example) AUX MODE : IR IN INPUT POLARITY : In the case of MAKE (A Pg.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 55 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM 䡵 When performing only B&W/Color mode switching without changing other video settings 1. 2. Select the item AUX MODE on the AUX FUNCTION screen. Press the SELECTOR switch left or right (H, I) and set to AIR INB.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 56 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM Others Specifications 䡵 Camera Signaling method TK-C925U : NTSC TK-C925E/TK-C926EG : PAL Image pickup device : 1/3 type IT CCD Color imaging method : Single color-difference line sequential system, 2:1 interlace Imaging area : 4.8 mm (H) ⳯ 3.6 mm (V), (diagonal 6 mm) Scanning frequency TK-C925U : 15.734 kHz (horizontal), 59.94 Hz (vertical) TK-C925E/TK-C926EG : 15.
TK-C925_EN.book Page 57 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM 䡵 Lens Lens Mount : C/CS mount 䡵 General Power supply TK-C925U TK-C925E TK-C926EG : AC 24 V 60 Hz, DC 12 V : AC 24 V 50 Hz, DC 12 V : AC220 V-240V 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption TK-C925U : 4.8 W TK-C925E : 400 mA TK-C926EG : 75 mA Ambient temperature Operation : -10 I to 50 I (14 g to 122 g) Recommended : 0 I to 40 I (32 g to 104 g) Humidity : Mass TK-C925U/E : Approx. 480 g TK-C926EG : Approx. 700 g Accessories TK-C925U : Instructions ......
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TK-C925_EN.book Page 59 Thursday, November 23, 2006 4:33 PM TK-C926EG 126 U1-32 115 5 R 4- 7,5 35 55 65 42 1/4-20UNC 30 T Specifications and appearance of this camera and related products are subject to change for improvements without notice.
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