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.
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. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
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. Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
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.
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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.
Dear Customer, This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. European representative of Victor Commany of Japan Limited.is: JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH P.O.Box 10 05 52 61145 Friedberg Germany Sehr geehrter Kunde, sehr geehrte Kundin, dieses Gerät stimmt mit den gültigen europäischen Richtlinien und Normen bezüglich elektromagnetischer Verträglichkeit und elektrischer Sicherheit überein.
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.
Contents Introduction Safety Precautions ....................................................................................... 4 Features ....................................................................................................... 8 Contents ....................................................................................................... 9 Operating Precautions ............................................................................... 10 Name of Parts and their Functions ............
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. ● When the ambient temperature rises above or falls below the acceptable range (from -10 I to 50 I) ● In a place at which corrosive gases are emitted.
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.
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. This camera is factory-adjusted to a suitable position with CS-mount lens. (A Pg.
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. Usually, adjustment is not required.
Introduction Name of Parts and their Functions (continued) Back panel 䡵 TK-C925 CLASS 2 ONLY(U TYPE) ISOLATED POWER ONLY(E TYPE) R SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL K Q POWER + 1 2 INT DC12V d AC24V H LL MENU L P O SET VIDEO OUT SELECTOR N M 䡵 TK-C926EG S SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL POWER INT LL MENU L SET VIDEO OUT SELECTOR 14 R Q P O N M
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. Maximum voltage 25 V, current 30 mA] ● When switching B&W/Color using the control signal, the signals are input through this terminal.
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. S AC 230 V power cord This connects the camera to a commercial AC 230 V socket.
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. K step 4 Adjusting the back focus (A Pg. 26) Adjust the back focus.
Setup Mounting the lens 1 (a) F (b) 3 VIDEO DC 2 IRIS VIDEO DC COLOR VIDEO CAMERA LEVEL 4 pin plug 1 3 2 4 4 1 3 2 18 4
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.
Setup Connecting the back panel Connect to AC 24 V or DC 12 V power supply (TK-C925U/E) Connect to AC 230 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 SELECTOR Monitor 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.
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 2.0R and more 2.
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. 37) ● Supply such that the alarm signal continues for more than 200 ms.
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. Do not use a screw that is longer than the specified length.
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. 1 Camera-mounting bracket 2 Camera-mounting bracket fastening screws 3 IRIS VIDEO DC COLOR VIDEO 24 LEVEL To mount the cameramounting bracket on top of the camera, use the screw holes on the back panel.
1. 2. 3. 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.
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.
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. Tighten the back focus fastening screw by turning it clockwise.
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.
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. ● Depending on the lens used, if the LEVEL dial is turned excessively to L, the hunting phenomenon (floppy screen) where the iris opens and closes involuntarily may occur.
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.
1. 2. 3. 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.
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.. FACTORY SETTINGS..
4. 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) TITLE/VIDEO (A Pg. 37) AUX FUNCTION MAIN MENU MODE MAX GAIN FIX GAIN MODE AUTO LEVEL AUTO TIME GAIN B&W/COLOR Z 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.
(A Pg. 46) FACTORY SETTINGS (A Pg. 47) MAINTENANCE (A Pg. 46) LL ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY (A Pg. 45) CANCEL EXECUTE CANCEL CLEAR(WITHOUT TITLE) CLEAR(ALL) CCD SPOT SCAN V.
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. T When the INPUT POLARITY item of the AUX FUNCTION is AMAKEB When the contact is short (MAKE), the mode is B&W.
Item INPUT POLARITY 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. [Setting: MAKE, BREAK] [Default setting: MAKE] Memo: ● When AUX MODE item is set to AB&W OUTB, A- - -B will be displayed and settings is disabled.
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.
Item SHUTTER MANUAL SPEED 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. AUTO LIMIT This sets the fastest value of a shutter speed when AUTO is set.
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.
Item GAIN 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. [Default setting: HIGH] Memo: ● When the MODE item of B&W/COLOR is set to AAUTOB, the MODE item becomes AAGCB [(AGC) is displayed] but AHIGH/SUPERB can be selected.
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. Memo: ● When switching the Color mode to B&W mode, the type of light source may cause the focus to be dislocated.
Item B&W/COLOR MODE (continu ed) 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.
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. HIGH : Switches to B&W mode when the signal level of the object indicates high illumination.
Item BLC MODE 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.
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.
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. Memo: ● Once default setting is returned, the screen automatically returns to the main menu.
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. The first character from the character area flashes on and off and is ready for input.
2. 3. 4. 5. 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. Press the MENU button The new camera title is saved and the top menu (TITLE/VIDEO screen) is displayed.
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 MENU button 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. The W.BALANCE ADJUST screen is displayed.
2. 3. 4. 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.
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. Press the SELECTOR switch up or down (J, K) and select AUX MODE.
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..
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.
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. AUX FUNCTION IR IN MAKE E AUX MODE INPUT POLARITY
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.
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 : AC230 V 50 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 ....................................................................
Others Specifications (continued) 䡵 Dimensions [Unit: mm (inch)] TK-C925U/E 126 U1-32 115 5 -R 65 7,5 35 55 4 42 1/4-20UNC 30 58
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.
TK-C925U/E,TK-C926EG COLOR VIDEO CAMERA © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited LST0450-001A
