JVC TK-C720TPU Camcorder User Manual
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1. 1 3 inch interline transfer CCD TK C720TPU 768 H x 494 V TK C720TPE 752 H x 582 V Internal Line lock TK C720TPU 60 Hz TK C720TPE 50 Hz regions only TK C720TPU H 15 734 kHz V 59 94 Hz TK C720TPE H 15 625 kHz V 50 Hz 470 TV line H Typ 1 2 V p p 100 Q balanced MONITOR output Composite video signal 1 V p p 75 Q unbalanced Video S N ratio 50 dB AGC OFF Minimum required illumination 1 5 Ix 25 F1 2 AGC ON 3 0 Ix 50 F1 2 AGC ON Lens mount C CS mount Power supply TK C720TPU AC 24 V 60 Hz DC 12 V 4 4W and power consumption TK C720TPE AC 24 V 50 Hz 60 Hz DC 12 V 360mA Ambient temperature 10 C to 50 C operation 0 C to 40 C recommended Mass 380 g Provided accessory 24 PIN PLUG ios oa aeee thet x1 WARRANTY CARD TK C720TPU only x1 DIMENSIONS Unit mm Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Synchronization method Scanning frequency Resolution VIDEO OUT2. COLOR VIDEO CAMERA Instructions Thank you for purchasing the JVC color video camera To obtain the best results from your new camera read these instructions carefully before use retain the manual for future reference WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Information for USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user s authority to operate the equipment INFORMATION FOR CANADA RENSEIGNEMENT POUR LE CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada PRECAUTIONS If an AGC switch is turned on the sensitivity increases automatically in dark places It is not a failure when the image looks grainy If a zoom lens is used check the back focus before mounting the camera This also applies to lens ALC and LEVEL See the instructions on lenses for details If a high intensity object such as a lamp is shot the image on the screen may have vertical lines Smear or blur blooming at its periphery especially in AES mode This is a characteristic of the CCD and is not a defect If an EE lens is used set the automatic electronic shutter switch AES to OFF If set to ON flickering may occur If a manual iris lens is used set the AES to ON When used in hot places vertical lines ma
3. the U K and many other countries LENS ADJUSTMENT Video adjust gt G Connect the camera according to the connection method turn it on display an image on the monitor and check the image The camera has been factory adjusted to the best position but it may need to be adjusted according to the object conditions or combination of lenses If the image is unnatural adjust it as follows e LEVEL adjustment Monitor screen LEVEL turning direction Too bright Counterclockwise Toward L Too dark Clockwise Toward H e ALC adjustment Monitor screen Part high intensity part of the screen halates Other part of screen except high intensity part darkens ALC turning direction Clockwise Toward Pk Counterclockwise Toward Av e If the sensitivity adjustment LEVEL is turned excessively to L the sensitivity increases be cause of the AGC function of the camera and the image looks grainy e If the video iris lens is set to too low a level malfunction such as the hunting phenomenon in which the iris opens or closes unintentionally may occur In such a case first set LEVEL potentiometer on the lens to the H iris open position then adjust it to the optimum level Back focus adjustment The back focus has been adjusted to the best point for CS mount lens but it may need p H to be re adjusted if the mount is changed to the C mount or if a different lens is used If required adjust
4. appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition For USA and CANADA REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equi lateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s en closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to per sons 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 The exclamation point within an equilateral tri angle is intended to alert the user to the pres ence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature ac companying the appliance b F I M3 x 6mm
5. it as follows With a fixed focus lens If the focus can not be adjusted correctly by rotating the lens focus ring adjust the back focus as follows 1 Loosen the back focus locking screw by turning it counterclocckwise with a screwdriver 2 Shoot a pattern closely 3 Turn the lens focus ring to 4 Turn the back focus adjustment ring to focus at the best point 5 Tighten the back focus locking screw by turning it clockwise e With a zoom lens If the image is out of focus when zooming telephoto wide angle adjust the camera as follows 1 Loosen the back focus locking screw by turning it counterclocckwise with a screwdriver 2 Shoot a comparatively dark scene with thin lines 3 Set the lens to the maximum telephoto position and adjust the lens focus 4 Set the lens to the maximum wide angle position and turn the back focus ring to adjust the focus Repeat steps 2 and 3 two or three times 5 Tighten the back focus locking screw by turning it clockwise SETTING SWITCH Line Lock gt l To set the camera in LL mode for synchronization with the power supply frequency take the follow ing steps 1 Turn switch to LL 2 Turn switch to PHASE 3 Press the or button to make the phase variable Adjust with the button so that the vertical phase of the camera matches the vertical phase of another camera or system with a multi channel oscilloscope For initial setting press RE
6. kit approved by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn wale insure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating these openings eee must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This appliance should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For appliance designed to operate from battery power refer to the operating instructions This appliance system is equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the
7. JVC For Customer Use Enter below the Serial No which is located on the body Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No TK C720TP These instructions are for TK C720TPU and TK C720TPE RON oo 13 14 15 16 Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart stand or table The appliance may fall Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read all of these instructions Save these instructions for later use All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards Do not use this appliance near water for example near a bathtub washbow l kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc PORTABLE CART WARNING causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance may fall symbol provided by RETAC causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the appliance Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting
8. SET button TK C720TPU 60Hz power region only TK C720TPE 50Hz power region only White Balance White balance can be adjusted within the scope of 2900K to 8000K color temperature When switch is at AUTO the white balance is adjusted automatically For manual adjustment take the following steps 1 Turn switch to MANUAL 2 Turn switch to WHT BAL 3 Pressing R button increases redness while pressing B button increases blueness For initial setting press RESET button There are cases sometimes when the white balance cannot be adjusted manually for artifical lights such as fluorescent lights etc BLC Back Light Compensation The switch improves an image that is darkened because of backlighting Set this switch to ON for backlight subjects AES Automatic Electronic Shutter Turning this switch ON when a lens with a manual iris diaphragm is used enables the auto matic adjustment of image brightness In this case the shutter speed changes according to the brightness of the subject AES functions only when AGC switch is turned on Hunting may occur at a certain object brightness due to the mechanism of the AES circuit but this is not a fault AGC Automatic Gain Control The switch automatically increases the camera s sensitivity when the level of ambient light drops ON AGC is activated OFF AGC is not activated SPECIFICATIONS Image pickup device
9. e inside of the camera or correct mounting may be impossible never use such lenses Do not attach the C mount lens when using a CS mount gt B Lens Flange back c Dimension b C mount lens 17 526mm 10mm or less CS mount lens 12 5mm 5 5mm or less The F mark indicates a focal point Mount the lens on the camera by turning the lens clockwise Adjust its position When using an auto iris lens with an EE amplifier turn the switch to the VIDEO side When no EE amplifier is equipped turn the switch to the DC side Ifthe lens has an auto iris mechanism connect the lens cable after checking the pin arrangement If the lens cable has a different type of plug use the 4PIN PLUG supplied C Lens DC IRIS VIDEO IRIS Lis Pin No does not contain EE amplifier contain EE amplifier im 1 Brake 9 5V max 50mA k 2 Brake NC 3 Drive VIDEO 24 4 Drive GND CONNECTION 1 When the camera is powered the POWER LED lights up CAMERA type power TK C720TPU AC 24V class 2 only or DC 12V Z TK C720TPE AC 24V isolated power only or DC12V e Never connect the DC 12V and AC 24V power inputs simultaneously f e Be sure to observe the correct polarity when connecting a DC 12V power input 2 Connect the VIDEO OUT terminals which are on the rear panel to the terminals on the receiver using twisted pair cable Recomm
10. ended Receiver Recommended wires Unshielded Twisted Pair Manufacturer More NO Wire gauge 0 5mm 24AWG or Thicker Category Type 5 NVT NV 213A 7 A NVT NV 652R When using twisted pair cable make sure that the 65 polarities are correct MONITOR Terminal The MONITOR Terminal is for connecting to a video monitor The MONITOR Termi nal is used for adjustment of screen framing The VIDEO OUT and MONITOR Terminal cannot be used simultaneously When mounting the camera on a fixer pan tilt etc use the camera mounting screw hole d located on the camera mounting bracket CAUTION Use the screw with a length shorter than 7mm from a camera mount ing face Furthermore make use of the rotation prevention hole e to prevent the camera from falling and securely mount the camera Special precautions must be taken for mounting the camera on a wall or a ceiling We are not liable for any damage caused by improper installation Installation of camera e Mounting from the bottom This camera is originally designed to be mounted from the bottom as shown The hole is standard photographic pan head screw size 1 4 20 UNC Example the Fixing unit or Pan Tilt unit e Mounting from the top Remove the CAMERA MOUNTING BRACKET f from the bottom of the camera by removing two fixing screws as shown 2 Attach the CAMERA MOUNTING BRACKET f to the top then mount the camera on the Fixing Unit as shown 8 Make s
11. ure that two original screws are used when mounting the CAMERA MOUNTING BRACKET f Be sure to use a 6 mm long locking screw for the camera mounting bracket This camera is used indoor and under similar conditions D E Fall Prevention Exercise maximum caution when installing the unit to the wall or ceiling You should not engage in the installation work yourself Ask a professional to do the job since the fall of the unit can result in injuries and accidents gt F When installing the unit on a fixer turn table etc make sure to install it firmly using a rotation preventing hole provided to prevent fall To prevent fall connect the unit to a section with sufficient strength ceiling slab or channel using a fall prevention wire such as a wire chain and the like Use the screw hole on the back of the unit for installation Pay utmost attention to the length of the wire too Specified screw M3 x 6 mm Be sure to attach the fall prevention wire by securing it with the screw that is provided for that purpose on the rear panel LEVEL ALC 32 5 COLOR VIDEO CAMERA 1 4 20 UNC A Q LwToo35 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED JVC is a Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD JVC is a Registrated Trademark in Japan the U S A
12. wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 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 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock Never push objects of any kind into his appliance through cabinet slots as they mat touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug his appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the appliance c If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water d If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation e If the
13. y appear on the screen of this camera This is a characteristic of the CCD and not a failure of the camera The automatic tracking system may not function properly when shooting with non standard lighting or lighting with a color temperature which exceeds the capability of the camera In such a case set to the MANU position If the camera subject is a single solid color other than white the auto white circuit will normally attempt to change this color to white In the case of this camera if it cannot make a correct prediction the previous white balance setting will be maintained until the subject colors become more varied Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism for example near a radio or TV transmitter transformer motor etc the picture may contain noise and the colors may be incorrect Beware of the instruction of noise when installing the twisted pair cable that is used as a connection To save energy be sure to turn off the system when not in use MOUNTING A LENS 1 Before mounting a lens check whether it is a C mount or CS mount lens If a C Mount lens is used loosen the back focus locking screw M 2 6 using a Phillips head screwdriver turn the back focus adjusting ring with your fingers or the screw driver and change the mounting method gt A 2 Dimension b of the lens shown in the illustration must be as shown in the table below If b exceeds the value in the table it may damage th
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