INFORMATION TO USER

PRECAUTIONS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VCB-3384

(Warranty attached) B/W CCD cameraAbout this manual

Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for later reference.

Features
Backlight compensation
1/3-inch CCD solid-state image device (about 410,000
pixels)
Horizontal resolution of 570 TV lines, S/N ratio of 50 dB min.
Safety Guard
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANTOPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THELITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THIS UNIT.
WARNING:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For the customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Pour la clientèle canadienne

Cet appareil numerique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to all local codes.

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.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

In case of problem

Do not use the camera if smoke or a strange odor comes from the unit, or if it seems not to function correctly. Disconnect the power cord immediately, and consult your dealer or a Sanyo Authorized Service Center.

Do not open or modify

Do not open the cabinet, as it may be dangerous and cause damage to the unit. For internal settings and repairs, consult your dealer or a Sanyo Authorized Service Center.

Do not put objects inside the unit

Make sure that no metal objects or flammable substance get inside the camera. If used with a foreign object inside, it could cause a fire, short-circuits or damages. If water or a liquid gets inside the camera, disconnect the power cord immediately, and consult your dealer or a Sanyo Authorized Service Center. Be careful to protect the camera from rain, sea water, etc.

Be careful when handling the unit

To prevent damages, do not drop the camera or subject it to strong shock or vibration.

Protect from high temperatures

Do not install close to stoves, or other heat generating devices, such as spotlights, etc., or where it could be subject to direct sunlight, as that could cause deformation, discoloration or other damages.

Be careful when installing close to the ceiling, in a kitchen or boiler room, as the temperature may raise to high levels. Install where the temperature range will stay between –10°C (14°F) and 50°C (122°F). (no condensation)

Cleaning

Dirt can be removed from the cabinet by wiping it with a soft cloth. To remove stains, wipe with a soft cloth moistened with a soft detergent solution and wrung dry, then wipe dry with dry soft cloth.

Do not use benzine, thinner or other chemical product on the cabinet, as that may cause deformation and paint peeling. Before using a chemical cloth, make sure to read all accompanying instructions. Make sure that no plastic or rubber material comes in contact with the cabinet for a long period of time, as that may cause damage or paint peeling.

Minimum required illumination of 0.07 lx (F1.2 lens, 50 IRE)
High speed electronic shutter: 1/60 – 1/100,000 sec.
Power supply: 24 V AC and 12 – 15 V DC

Depending on the conditions of use, installation and environment, please be sure to make the appropriate settings and adjustments. If you need help with installation and/or settings, please consult your dealer.

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sanyo may void the user's authority to operate this camera.

Install away from electric or magnetic fields

If installed close to a TV, radio transmitter, magnet, electric motor, transformer, audio speakers the magnetic field they generate will distort the image.

Protect from humidity and dust

To prevent damages to the camera, do not install it where there is greasy smoke or steam, where the dampness may get too high, or where there is a lot of dust.

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

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1Lens cap
Protects the lens from damage.
2Flange-back adjustment dial
Adjusts the flange-back distance when a zoom lens is attached.
3Camera adjustment/setting panel
Contains camera adjustment dials and setting switches.
4LOCK
Locking screw for the flange-back adjustment dial.
5Camera attachment bracket
Used to attach the camera.
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6LENS (lens iris output terminal)
Used to connect the lens plug when the lens is attached.
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3Drive coil (+)4Drive coil (–)
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7VIDEO OUT (video output terminal: BNC connector)
Connects to the VIDEO IN (video input) terminal on the peripheral equipment.
8POWER (power indicator)
Lights (red) when the camera power is ON.
9GND, AC24V, DC12V (ground terminal, 24 V AC or 12 V DC input terminal)
FVS IN (External sync composite video signal input terminal: BNC connector)

Before sending the camera out for repair, check the items below. If the problem persists after checking these items, contact your place of purchase or a Sanyo Authorized Service Center.

If no image appears
• Is the power ON?• Is the coaxial cable attached securely?• Are the power and voltage normal?• Is there adequate illumination?
If the image is unclear
Is the lens in focus? Is the flange back distance adjusted correctly?Is the lens dirty?

Dirt or fingerprints on the lens can adversely affect the image. Gently wipe any dirt or fingerprints off the lens with a soft cloth or lens cleaning paper and cleaning fluid (commercially available).

Is the monitor adjusted correctly?

SERVICE

The camera is a precision instrument. Handle it carefully and always follow the safety precautions. If the camera requires service, never try to repair it yourself or open the casing.

For servicing, maintenance, or repairs, contact your place of purchase or a Sanyo Authorized Service Center.

Scanning system

: EIA standard

 

(525 scanning lines, 30 frames/second)

Interlace

: PLL 2:1 interlace

Image device

: 1/3-inch solid-state CCD

Number of pixels

: 811 (H) 508 (V)

Number of pixels in image area

: 768 (H) 494 (V)

Sync system

: External sync (automatic switched)

 

Internal sync/Line lock (manually switched)

Resolution

: 570 TV lines

Video output terminal

: 1.0 V(p-p)/75 , composite

Image S/N ratio

: 50 dB min.

Minimum required illumination

: 0.07 lx approx. (with F1.2 lens, 50 IRE)

Backlight compensation ON/OFF

: Set to “ON” or “OFF”

Auto-iris lens output

: DC output (variable DC level), 4-pin terminal

Lens mount

: CS mount

Flange-back

: 12.5 mm (adjustment range: ±0.5 mm)

Auto-iris lens switching

: EI/VIDEO/DC

Attachment screw hole diameter

: 1/4"-20UNC (top or bottom surface)

Operating environment

: Ambient temperature: –10 to +50°C (14 to

 

122°F)

 

Humidity: 90% RH max.

Power supply

: 24 V AC/60 Hz, 12 – 15 V DC

Power consumption

: 3.0 W approx.

Weight

: 245 g approx.

Accessories

: Clamping core (1 pc.)

Appearance and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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