Philips VCM8120/01T User's Manual
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1. a ee re UNM 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 9 6 7 OBSERVATION CAMERA for Philips observation monitor 2 USER MANUAL PHILIPS Contents 00101010101011 7 Saa 1 Interconnecting the observation system 1 The power supply eseesessesseseenseseesonssssesoosonsesssssee 1 Connecting the 1 The Connection Cable 3 Changing the length of the cable 3 Operating the observation 5 5111 asas 4 19 IONS 4 Installing the 0831016158 5 The mounting bracket 5 A multi camera system sss 6 Adding a VCR or slave monitor 6 Maintenance 0 7 Technical 8 COMET a 8 MONRO a 9 The illustrations referred to in this manual are printed on the insides of the two fold out cover pages Be e aa ___ e The complete camera pack contains the following items e One CCD camera with integrate2. e Moisture Direct contact with moisture should be avoided e Outdoor use For outdoor applications you should use a protective housing to shield the camera from rain and snow er ve ee rene Technical specifications 1 3 CCD CCIR 625 lines interlaced RF video and audio VHF I switchable between channels 3 and 4 external switch 4 mm 12 0 fixed focus 1 m to infinity 74 horizontal 55 vertical 4 to 25 000 lux 50 ire 6dB 1 to 25 000 lux acceptable picture 1 4 Whitworth 75 Ohm coaxial cable with cinch RCA and coaxial Euro plug 12 V DC supplied by the system monitor via the coaxial cable 1 3 Watt Built in electret microphone in operation 20 C to 55 C in storage 25 C to 70 C in operation 20 to 90 in storage up to 90 FTZ approved VDE approved 54 x 70 x 70 mm 130 gr Camera Image pick up device Scanning system Output signal Integrated lens Viewing angle Illumination range Mounting socket Connection cable Input voltage Power consumption Audio Ambient conditions Temperature Relative humidity Radiation Safety Dimensions Weight OBSERVATION MONITOR PHILIPS VOLUVE BRGHT CONTRAST Ovoroaup of et ORA 98 20 Au oF Technical specifications Monitor Transmission system B amp W fixed channel Ch 3 or 4 for each input Picture tube 90 12 31 cm
3. Quickstart Automatic functions Line synchronisation Black level stabilisation AGC Stabilised power supply with short circuit protection for camera Semi automatic function Frame synchronisation vertical hold Connections Up to 4 cameras VCR or slave monitor 12 V DC power supply Controls Audio volume Image brightness Image contrast Camera selection Direct access to 4 cameras or sequential automatic switching adjustable from 4 to 60 seconds Ambient temperature Maximum 45 C Supply voltage 240 V AC 50 Hz or 12 V DC battery Power consumption AC max 31 W incl camera DC max 19 W incl camera Sound output 0 7 Watt music power Loudspeaker 3 diameter Dimensions wxhxd 30 5 x 29 x 30 cm Weight 6 5 kg 3122 165 1 Printed in the Netherlands
4. 240 V AC and on 12 V DC such as a car battery and can be used for a wide variety of purposes monitoring stores petrol stations cloakrooms etc It is ideal also for private use such as monitoring the front door a children s room the garden etc You can also connect a video cassette recorder to record whatever the camera registers These scenes can then be played back again via the system monitor later Interconnecting the observation system The power supply Your observation system operates on either 240 V 50 Hz AC or on 12 V DC car battery etc via a special connector fig 9 12 The power for the camera is supplied by the monitor via the coaxial cable It means that the selected camera is switched on automatically when you switch your monitor on Connecting the camera A standard coaxial connection cable 10 metres is supplied with your camera The cable is fitted with a male 75 Ohm coaxial plug on one end and a male cinch plug on the other The cinch plug fig 6 fits the connection socket of the camera fig 2 7 oath a ere OO eee The monitor features four input sockets You will find them on the rear of the monitor numbered 1 to 4 fig 9 16 The reason is that you can use up to four cameras in combination with one monitor You can thus keep an eye on four different locations by manually switching from one camera to another at will using one of the four camera
5. Selection buttons in the front control panel of the system monitor You can also set the monitor to automatically switch from one camera to the other with selectable intervals fig 9 17 To override the automatic switching sequence press the button corresponding with the relevant camera input socket If you have purchased this camera to replace an older system camera you may want to install it as camera 1 In that case you will have to use the new cable supplied with your camera Connect it to the camera input socket number 1 fig 9 16 If you have purchased the camera as an extension of your current system you should use one of the other four connection sockets fig 9 76 The default channel setting of the camera is for channel 3 If you do not get an optimum image check whether the channel switch on the rear of the monitor is set for the same channel fig 9 74 You can change the channel setting of the camera too if necessary e g when you get interference from a strong local TV station You will find the switch in a recess on the back of the camera fig 4 2 You can change its setting by sliding it with the help of a sharp pencil or toothpick eee KE pee The connection cable The connection cable supplied with the camera has a length of 10 metres If the dist
6. selection button on the front control panel of the monitor fig 8 8 will automatically be activated You can switch the entire system off by pressing the power button again fig 8 7 Picture and sound can be adjusted with the relevant controls on the system monitor fig 8 11 If vertical picture roll occurs you Can easily solve that problem with the help of the vertical hold knob fig 9 73 on the rear of the monitor ee The lens ee Your camera is equipped with an integrated 4 mm f 2 0 lens with a viewing angle of 74 horizontally and 55 vertically The depth of field ranges from 1 metre to infinity Warning Do not touch the surface of the lens This could damage the delicate coating on the surface of the lens If the lens has to be cleaned use special lens cleaning tissue available at any good camera store Installing the camera It is advisable to install the camera first and connect it to the system monitor on the spot It will allow you to properly aim the camera at the area you want covered while checking the results on the monitor see below When satisfied you can place the monitor in its permanent position The mounting bracket e First determine where you want to install the camera e Hold the camera in your hand at the spot where you want to install it while checking on the monitor whether it does indeed cover the proper area from that position e Fasten the mounting bra
7. ance between camera and monitor happens to be shorter or longer you can easily make a special cable using a standard coaxial cable available at your dealer s and the extra coaxial plugs supplied with your camera fig 7 You can actually cover a distance of 100 metres or more depending on the quality of the cable you are using Changing the length of the cable If the distance is shorter than 10 metres and the extra length bothers you you can shorten the cable Measure the required length starting from the cinch plug fig 6 to make sure that the cinch plug is included with the shorter cable you are making Do not make the cable too tight but allow a little leeway Then mount the male coaxial plug fig 7 at the other end If the distance between camera and monitor is larger than the length of the connection cable you can make an extension cable using both separate plugs supplied with this set fig 7 and the required length of a good quality coaxial cable 75 Ohm available at any TV store If you want to bridge a longer distance you should use a special cable extension set with RF booster amplifier which will allow a distance from camera to monitor of up to 600 metres Operating the observation system When the necessary connections have been made you can switch the system on by pressing the red POWER button on the control panel of the monitor fig 8 7 The camera that has been selected by pressing the relevant
8. back of the monitor fig 9 17 To override the automatic switching simply press the required MANUAL key fig 8 8 With both switching modes only the camera which is actually in operation is switched on the other cameras are automatically switched off Adding a VCR or slave monitor You may connect a video recorder to the VIDEO AUDIO IN and OUT sockets of the monitor fig 9 15 This way you can record whatever images your camera registers and play the recording back via the monitor after pressing the VCR key on the front panel of the monitor fig 8 10 You can also connect a second so called slave monitor to the VIDEO AUDIO OUT sockets It will give the same picture and sound as the system monitor Maintenance tips Your observation system will require a minimum of maintenance just observe the following rules e Ventilation To prevent overheating of the system monitor you should see to it that the ventilation slots are never covered Do not place the monitor close to a radiator or other heat source e Cleaning You may clean the exterior of the camera and system monitor with a damp and lint free cloth or chamois e Cleaning the lens Use special lens cleaning tissue available at any good camera store to clean the lens if necessary Do NOT use any cleaning liquids containing alcohol spirits ammonia etc e The back panel of the monitor may only be removed by a service technician
9. cket to ceiling wall or any other flat and solid surface Use the screws and plastic mounting plugs when fastening the mounting bracket on a plastered surface e Tighten the ball joint control knob fig 5 5 e Attach the camera to the bracket by turning the mounting socket in the back of the camera fig 5 3 onto the threaded end of the mounting bracket fig 5 4 e Loosen the two knurled knobs on the mounting bracket fig 5 5 and 5 6 and carefully aim the camera at the object or area you want monitored e Tighten both knobs again to secure the camera in position Note The camera can also be mounted on any camera tripod with standard 1 4 Whitworth thread A multi camera system If you use this camera in a multiple camera system you should connect the camera to one of the free camera connection sockets in the back of the system monitor fig 9 76 You can connect up to four cameras to one single system monitor The monitor offers a choice of two possibilities to switch from one camera to the other e Manual switching using the corresponding MANUAL keys fig 8 8 on the front control panel of the system monitor e Automatic switching This mode is activated when you press the AUTO key fig 8 9 Using this option the monitor will automatically switch from one camera to the other in sequence You can choose for observation periods per camera ranging from 4 to 60 seconds set with the SEC adjustment in the
10. d lens e One adjustable mounting bracket with screws and plugs e One coaxial connection cable 10 metres 33 ft e Extra plugs tp ectend or shorten the connection cable e One user manual The following accessories are optionally available via your dealer e Protective camera housing VCM1151 for conditional outdoor use e A cable extension set with RF booster amplifier VSS2900 to cover distances from camera to system monitor of up to 600 metres FOR U K ONLY The wires in the mains lead are coloured according to the following code BLUE Neutral BROWN Live lf the mains plug or adapter contains a fuse the value of this fuse should be 3 Amp Alternatively if another type of plug not fused is used the fuse at the distribution board should not be greater than 5 Amp if the colours of the wires in the mains lead do not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals proceed as follows The BLUE wire should be connected to the terminal marked or coloured black The BROWN wire should be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red Before replacing the plug cover make sure that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead not simply over the two wires Introduction Your new CCD camera is specially developed for use with the Philips observation system monitor It features a sensitive microphone thus registering both images and sound via the monitor The system operates on
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