INSTALLATION/OPERATION C10CH Series Camera Color, Ultra High Resolution C2946M-D (6/08)
Contents Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Equipment Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Illustrations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C10CH Series Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 DC Drive Auto Iris Lens Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Mounting Lens to Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
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.
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.
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 highdensity 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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 Display the MAIN MENU on the screen. Move the cursor up or down in a menu or toggle through menu selections. Move the cursor right or left in a menu. Select a menu or make a menu selection.
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.
MAIN MENU The following sections describe each menu and the settings associated with that menu. The sample screens in each section show the default settings. To display the MAIN MENU, complete the following steps: 1. Press and hold the center button on the side of the camera. Refer to Accessing the Setup Menus on page 15. MAIN MENU PROFILES EXPOSURE SET. FUNCTION SET. SAVE AS CUSTOM PIXEL CORRECTION SYSTEM INFORMATION -> -> -> -> -> -> EXIT 2. Use the Pelco controller to navigate through the menus.
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. The C10CH Series camera offers four predefined profiles and one custom, or user-definable, profile. You cannot modify predefined profiles. PROFILES STANDARD GAMING CUSTOM BACK EXIT ACTIVE Select one of the following application profiles: STANDARD: Select this profile for most scenes.
EXPOSURE SETTINGS 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 The automatic exposure feature automatically adjusts the electronic shutter and mechanical iris to set the correct exposure. Default settings depend on the selected profile (refer to Table D on page 18.) Select one of the following automatic exposure modes: EXPOSURE SET.
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).
FUNCTION SETTINGS Select this option to configure the function settings for the C10CH Series camera. LINE SYNC Use line synchronization to eliminate the vertical roll that occurs when multiple cameras are connected to the same switching device. Line synchronization locks each camera to the same frame rate. FUNCTION SET.
Gamma Gamma correction adjusts the video signal to compensate for the nonlinear response of the monitor display. Select one of the following options: 60%(NORM), 45%, or 100%. The default setting depends on the selected profile (refer to Table D on page 18). SHARPNESS Sharpness enhances picture detail by increasing the aperture gain of the camera and sharpening the edges in the picture. Available settings include SHARP and SOFT.
TITLE Select this option to configure the camera title. TITLE: Use this option to enable or disable the title display. The default setting is OFF. EDIT TITLE: Use this option to enter or edit the camera title, up to 16 characters. The default setting is blank. TITLE TITLE EDIT TITLE BACK -> OFF EXIT To enter a camera title, complete the following steps: 1. Change the TITLE setting on the TITLE menu to ON. 2. Select the EDIT TITLE menu. The EDIT TITLE menu appears. 3.
SYSTEM INFORMATION Select this option to display the camera firmware information. Restore Factory Settings Select this option to reset the camera to the factory default settings. This option clears all saved userdefinable settings, except the following: • CAMERA SETUP menu: ADDRESS, COM SPEED • LINE SYNC menu: V-PHASE ADJ • PIXEL CORRECTION RESTORE FACTORY SETTING ALL SETTING ARE INITIALIZED OK CANCEL To restore the camera to the factory default settings, complete the following steps: 1.
Lens Focusing After mounting the lens, you must focus your C10CH Series camera. You will adjust both the back focus (on the camera) and the fine focus (on the lens). NOTE: The back focus has already been adjusted using a standard CS mount lens. However, you might need to adjust it again to match the mounted lens. 1. Auto iris only: Cover the auto iris lens with a suitable neutral density (ND) filter; this opens the iris fully. For best results, use an ND3 filter. 2.
6. Varifocal lens only: a. b. Set the varifocal to wide (W) and the lens focal length to far (∞). Adjust the back focus: (1) Use a 1.5-mm Allen wrench to loosen the back focus locking screw. (2) Turn the lens until the image is focused. (3) Tighten the back focus locking screw clockwise. WARNING: Do not overtighten the back focus locking screw because you may damage the camera. (Back focus is a coarse adjustment. You will make the fine focus adjustment in steps c and d.) c.
Camera Synchronization Camera synchronization may affect installations that use two or more AC power supplies for multiple cameras. Due to different power phases, a brief vertical roll may appear on the monitor when switching between cameras. To eliminate this vertical roll, adjust the phase control to synchronize the cameras to one another.
Manual White Balance Calibration In some installations, use manual white balance to render the most accurate image color possible. Mixed color applications may affect the amount of color adjustment. For example, a small white object on a large blue surface may have a reddish tint. Manual white balance uses a calibration image to identify the correct white level. The camera then uses this white level when adjusting overall image color.
Specifications GENERAL Imaging Device 1/3-inch interline transfer CCD Picture Elements NTSC PAL 768 (H) x 494 (V) (approx. 380k) 752 (H) x 582 (V) (approx. 440k) Sensing Area 3/16 x 1/8-inch (4.7 x 3.5 mm) Scanning System NTSC PAL 525 lines, 2:1 interlace 625 lines, 2:1 interlace Synchronization AC line lock/internal Horizontal Resolution 540 TV lines Electronic Shutter Range NTSC PAL 1/60-1/100,000 second 1/50-1/100,000 second Auto Iris Lens Type DC drive (autosensing) Sensitivity 0.
ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature 14° to 122°F (-10° to 50°C) Storage Temperature -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C) Operating Humidity 20% to 80% (noncondensing) Storage Humidity 20% to 90% (noncondensing) PHYSICAL Dimensions C10CH-6/C10CH-6X C10CH-7X 2.95" L x 2.17" W x 1.97" H (7.50 x 5.50 x 5.00 cm) 5.50" L x 2.17" W x 1.97" H (13.97 x 5.50 x 5.00 cm) Weight (without lens) C10CH-6/C10CH-6X C10CH-7X 0.44 lb (0.20 kg)) 0.88 lb (0.40 kg) Shipping Weight C10CH-6/C10CH-6X C10CH-7X 1 lb (0.
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