Lens selector switch

Set the switch according to the type of auto-iris lens. The factory setting is DC.

DC ：Set to DC when using a lens having a DC Control voltage input.

VIDEO ：Set to VIDEO when using a lens having a Video signal input.

NOTE

1)To the extent possible, set the lens response to Average. Hunting can occur toward the Peak setting.

2)When adjusting the level, choose a location with adequate brightness (more than 300 lux) where the AGC and Sens Up functions are not needed.

Lens connector

When using an auto iris lens, install the lens plug on the lens Cable as indicated in the figures. Refer to the lens instructions Regarding the signals and wire colors.

DC type lens

Damping coil － Drive coil ＋

Damping coil ＋

Drive coil －

Video type lens

+12V Video input

GND

After installing the plug on the cable, connect it to the lens connector on the rear of the camera.

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Flangeback adjustment

Flangeback adjustment is needed in cases where focus cannot be obtained by normal lens focus operation or focus is lost at the maximum telephoto and wide angle settings of a zoom lens.

In such cases, open the lens iris and adjust as follows.

Fixed focus lens

1)Set the lens focus ring to infinity.

2)Aim toward an object at least 20 meters distant.

3)Loosen the (2) lens mount screws and turn the lens mount ring to adjust the focus. Use care not to disturb the lens focus ring.

4)Tighten the lens mount screws.

NOTE

If using an auto iris lens and the adjustment object distance is less than several meters, due to lens depth of focus relationship, slight blurring can occur at certain iris positions. In this event, darken the scene so as to open the iris and adjust the focus or flangeback to prevent the blurring.

Zoom lens

1)Set the lens to telephoto and aim toward an object at least 20 meters distant.

2)Turn the lens focus ring to adjust the focus.

3)Set the lens to wide angle. Loosen the (2) lens mount screws and turn the lens mount ring to adjust the focus. Use care not to disturb the lens focus ring.

4)Again set to telephoto but adjust the focus by turning the Lens focus ring.

5)Repeat these steps and carefully adjust for best focus.

6)Finally, tighten the lens mount screws.

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KP-DE500, KP-E500 specifications

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