ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Communication Camera VC-C50i/VC-C50iR. Please read this Instruction Manual carefully to ensure that you use the Product correctly and safely. Read the “a Safe Use of Equipment” section first and observe these instructions when you use the Product.
Introduction Notice This product uses a microcomputer. External radio frequency energy, may cause picture interference, avoid using this product in such a location. Exclusion of Liability If the Product is connected to a recording device (for example a VCR), Canon Inc. accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any financial losses that may be incurred as a result of the loss of recorded information or images, regardless of the internal or external cause of the loss.
a Safe Use of Equipment a An exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the equipment. a Important Warnings a CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVERS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The serial number of this equipment may be found on the back of the camera head.
a Safe Use of Equipment a Important Operational Instructions a WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. a CAUTION: FDA regulation This equipment has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a medical device. When incorporated into a system with medical applications, FDA regulations may apply. Consult your legal advisor to determine whether FDA regulations apply.
a Safe Use of Equipment FCC NOTICE COMMUNICATION CAMERA, Model: PT-50iN/PT-50iNR/PT-50iP/PT-50iPR 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.
a Safe Use of Equipment a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the equipment is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instruction should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the equipment and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. 5.
a Safe Use of Equipment antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure 1. fig-1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUNDING CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUNDING CLAMPS NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H) 13.
a Safe Use of Equipment 21. Do not install the equipment in the following locations as this can cause a fire or electric shock: - Hot locations - Close to a fire - Very humid or dusty locations - Locations exposed to direct sunlight - Locations exposed to salt spray - Close to flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) 22. When any of the following occurs, immediately switch OFF the equipment, unplug it from the main power supply and contact your nearest Canon supplier.
a Safe Use of Equipment Maintenance Cleaning the Equipment 1. 2. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water or a mild detergent. aWARNING Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. The use of such substances can cause a fire or electric shock. 3. 4. Wipe with a dry cloth. When you have finished, plug the AC adapter back in to the wall outlet.
CONTENTS a Safe Use of Equipment .......................................................................................... 4 a Important Warnings ................................................................................... 4 a Important Operational Instructions .......................................................... 5 a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................... 7 Maintenance .................................................................................
Before You Use the Product Checking the Camera and Its Accessories Before you install the Product, check that all the items shown below are included in your product package. If any of these items is missing, contact your Canon dealer. or VC-C50i camera Multiconnector Plug VC-C50iR camera AC adapter PA-V16 (NTSC model only) ● Instruction Manual ● Warranty Card (NTSC model only) AC cable (NTSC model only) ■ Optional Product ● Wireless Controller WL-V5 (→ P.19) ● Wide-angle Converter WL-37 (→ P.
Before You Use the Product Installing the Product VC-C50iR Installation Firmly tighten the 2 screws (not supplied). VC-C50i Installation Install in a flat and stable location. Mounting plate VC-C50iR Screw (Installation) • Distance between tapped holes: 114 mm (4.49 in.) • Tapped hole diameter: 6 mm (0.24 in.) • Mounting plate thickness: 1 mm (0.04 in.) aWARNING ENGLISH Screw Install the camera securely. ● When installing the camera on the ceiling, contact your Canon dealer.
Before You Use the Product Using the Wide-angle Converter The optional Wide-angle Converter WL-37 can be used to provide wide-angle shots (approx. 0.74× the normal focal distance). Mount the wide-angle converter correctly so that it is level and fitted securely onto the camera. When mounted correctly, the wide-angle converter should turn roughly 3 times before stopping. Wide-angle Converter aWARNING The Wide-angle Converter WL-37 cannot be used on the VC-C50iR.
Before You Use the Product Connecting to the Multiconnector Use the procedure below to plug leads (AWG No.28-18) into the multiconnector plug. 1. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver all the way into the slot next to the lead fastening hole. ■ The inside of the lead fastening hole opens. 2. With the screwdriver still inserted, push the end of the lead into the lead fastening hole. 3.
Before You Use the Product Multiconnector Pin Layout B1 B10 A1 A10 Item S-video out RS-232C (connects to cascadeconnection camera) RS-232C (connects to cascadeconnection PCs) Y GND Y OUT A2 C GND C OUT B1 B2 A3 RTS OUT CTS OUT B3 A4 TX OUT RX OUT B4 A5 GND GND B5 A6 RTS IN CTS IN B6 A7 TX IN RX IN B7 A8 Light_ON/OFF- Light_ON/OFF+ B8 A9 Alarm_- Alarm_+ B9 A10 Sensor_- Sensor_+ B10 Pin No.
Before You Use the Product Item Pin No. Pin name Input/ Output Signal direction External lighting control signal A8 Light_ON/OFF- Output Current input External lighting switch 50V/200mA (max.) B8 Light_ON/OFF+ Output Current output External lighting switch 50V/200mA (max.) A9 Alarm_- Output Current input Alarm control 50V/ 200mA (max.) B9 Alarm_+ Output Current output Alarm control 50V/ 200mA (max.
Before You Use the Product Turning the Power ON and OFF The VC-C50i/VC-C50iR camera does not have a power switch. You can switch the camera on by plugging the AC adapter into a wall outlet. When power to the camera is switched on, the LED on the camera turns green. If the monitor is switched on, an image appears on the screen.
Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller The Wireless Controller WL-V5 is optional. While the wireless controller buttons are being used, the LED on the camera blinks green (at 0.1-second intervals). Nomenclature Camera ON/OFF button (→ P.26) Switches the camera on and off. SET/OK button (→ P.25, 27, 35) Used to store preset positions. Can also be used to proceed to the next level when specifying settings in a setting menu. FOCUS button (→ P.23, 24) Adjusts the focus.
Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller Loading the Batteries into the Wireless Controller The wireless controller requires two AA-type batteries. 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries. ■ Taking care that the poles (+ and –) are correctly positioned. 3. Replace the battery cover. aWARNING Observe the following precautions when handling batteries. Failure to do so could result in the batteries bursting or emitting heat, sparks or corrosive fluid.
Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller Changing the Camera Head Angle (pan/tilt/home position) Use the procedures below to change the camera head angle. To move the camera head left and right (pan) Press the 4 and 6 buttons. ZOOM ■ When pointing the remote control in the direction of the camera and using it, the image on the monitor moves in the direction of the arrow on the button pressed, and the camera head moves in the oppsite direction. When DIRECTION MIRROR (→ P.
Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller Zooming In/Out (TELE/WIDE) The zoom function increases (zoom in) and decreases (zoom out) the size of the subject on the monitor screen. To zoom in (TELE): ZOOM BRIGHT T Press the t side of the button. ■ Holding down the button changes the rate of zoom as shown below. Slow Fast W HOME SET/OK CANCEL AF 1 2 3 MF 4 5 6 7 8 9 ∞ 0 ON SCREEN Fn ID MENU To zoom out (WIDE): Press the w side of the button.
Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller Focusing (FOCUS) This section describes how to focus on the subject. The VC-C50i/VC-C50iR has an auto-focus mode, in which the camera automatically focuses on the subject, and a manual focus mode, in which the operator can adjust the focus by hand. (The default setting is auto-focus.) To use autofocus mode ZOOM BRIGHT T Press the a button. W ■ The camera focuses automatically.
Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller To fix the focus ZOOM BRIGHT T Press the n button. ■ This switches auto-focus off and fixes the focus. W To focus on nearby subjects HOME SET/OK CANCEL AF 1 2 3 MF 4 5 6 7 8 9 ∞ 0 ON SCREEN Fn ID Press the r button. ■ This enables switching the camera to manual focus mode while moving the focal point closer to the camera. ■ Holding the button down moves the focal point closer to the camera.
Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller Storing a Preset Camera Position (PRESET) This section describes how to store a camera head angle, zoom position and brightness level. Up to nine (1 to 9) preset positions can be stored. Switching the power off or the camera off does not erase the stored preset positions. To store a position T W HOME SET/OK CANCEL AF 1 2 3 MF 4 5 6 7 8 ∞ ID 2. Press the s button. ■ The LED on the camera blinks green (at 0.5-second intervals).
Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller Switching the Camera ON and OFF The camera is switched on and off by using the p (camera ON/OFF) button on the wireless controller. Even if you switch the camera OFF, the stored preset positions, the date, the time and the ID number are not cleared. To switch the camera off ZOOM BRIGHT T W In the status of camera ON, press the p button. ■ The image disappears and the LED on the camera turns red (camera OFF).
Camera Settings Set and display the clock and text, and specify camera operation settings. Buttons Used to Specify the Settings The wireless controller buttons shown below are used for the setting. 58 buttons : Move the cursor up and down. ZOOM BRIGHT T 6 button : Moves the cursor right. Also proceeds to the next setting level. 4 button : Moves the cursor left. c button : Returns to the previous screen without confirming any settings.
Camera Settings Setting the Clock Use the procedure below to set the date and time. You can also select your preferred TIME STYLE and DATE STYLE settings. MA I N / MENU D I SPLAY MENU D I SP LAY MENU DA TE& T I ME SE TT I NGS SET DATE 0 1 . JAN . ’ 0 0 SET T I ME 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 AM T I ME STYLE AM / PM DATE STYLE DD / MM / YY NEXT SET DA TE& T I ME SE TT I NGS SET DATE BACK CANCEL NEXT SET / BACK CANCEL N E X T SET 0 1 . J AN .
Camera Settings Entering Characters The characters that can be specified are uppercase letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9) and some symbols (<, >, -, /,., : and spaces). Text can be entered anywhere on the screen outside the character area. Repeat steps w and e in the procedure below for each character entered. If the text runs over multiple lines, repeat steps q to t for each line.
Camera Settings Setting the Camera Head Movement Speed and Pan Operation Use the procedure below to set the speed at which the camera head pans and tilts and to select the DIRECTION MIRROR setting (direction of camera head panning). MA I N MENU SET MENU D I SP LAY MENU A E SETT I NGS . . D I RECT I ON M I RROR N I GH T MOD E CAMERA MENU NEXT SET CAME RA MENU BACK CANCEL CAME RA MENU PAN SPEED AUTO T I LT SPEE D AUTO MOVABLE RANGE . .
Camera Settings Setting the Range of Camera Head Movement Use the procedure below to limit the range of camera pan and tilt (→ P.21). This feature allows you to watch the image on the monitor as you move the camera head to the position you want to set as the limit of movement. CAME RA MENU MENU D I SP LAY MENU CAMERA MENU NEXT SET CAME RA MENU PAN SPEED AUTO T I LT SPEE D AUTO MOVABLE RANGE . . DEFAULT A E SET T I NGS . . D I REC T I ON M I RROR N I GH T MOD E NEXT SET BACK CANCEL MOVABLE RANGE . .
Camera Settings Setting the AE Use the procedure below to specify the AE (brightness adjustment) setting. FLICKERLESS AE is unnecessary to set. MA I N CAME RA MENU MENU SET MENU D I SP LAY MENU A E SETT I NGS . . D I RECT I ON M I RROR N I GHT MOD E CAMERA MENU NEXT SET AE S E TT I NG PAN SPEED AUTO T I LT SPEE D AUTO MOVABLE RANGE . .
Camera Settings Night Mode Settings Selecting night mode allows you to check the subject in the dark using black and white images provided by infrared photography. When you switch to night mode, the built-in infrared lighting (infrared LED) for night mode automatically switches on. This lighting automatically switches off after 30 minutes. CAME RA MENU MENU PAN SPEED AUTO T I LT SPEE D AUTO MOVABLE RANGE . . DEFAULT D I SPL AY MENU A E SETT I NGS . .
Camera Settings RS-232C Settings These settings are used for controlling the VC-C50i/VC-C50iR from a PC or other device. The DATA 8 BIT and NON PARITY settings are fixed, and the menu is used to check them only. DATA 8 BIT and NON PARITY are to be read only. MA I N MENU RS - 232C S ETT I NGS . .
ID Mode When multiple VC-C50i/VC-C50iR cameras are connected and installed, all the cameras in range of the wireless controller simultaneously perform the operations specified. In this situation, the cameras can be operated individually by assigning separate ID numbers to each camera beforehand and then specifying the desired ID number from the wireless controller. This is referred to as ID mode operation. Setting the ID Number ZOOM BRIGHT T W 1.
ID Mode Selecting the Camera to be Controlled As shown in the figure below, of 4 cameras (ID1 to ID3) only the cameras with ID number 2 (2 cameras) are selected for ID mode operation. In normal operation, the camera LEDs turn green. ID1 ID2 ID2 ID3 Green Green Green Green ● Check the LEDs on all the adjacent connected cameras to ensure that all the cameras are receiving the signals from the wireless controller.
ID Mode Cancelling ID Mode In this example, the selection made in the previous section of the cameras with ID number 2 is cancelled. The camera LEDs are as shown below. ID1 ID2 ID2 ID3 Orange Green Green Orange NOTE 1. Press the i button. ZOOM BRIGHT T W The LEDs on all the adjacent connected cameras blink orange (at 0.5-second intervals).
Troubleshooting Check the following before contacting your Canon supplier. The wireless controller does not work. Check 1: The LED is not lit. Response: Check that the plug is inserted into the main power outlet correctly and pushed in all the way. → P.18 Check 2: The LED is red. Response: The camera is switched off. Press the p button on the wireless controller to switch the camera on. → P.26 Check 3: The LED is orange. Response: Operation is restricted by the ID mode function.
Troubleshooting The camera will not move to a preset position. Check 1: The camera head will not move to the limit of its range of movement. Response: Something has directly moved the camera head. Press the h button on the wireless controller. → P.21 The range of pan/tilt movement has been changed since the preset position was stored. Response: Store the preset position again. → P.25 The camera will not focus. Check 1: The camera is set to manual focus mode.
Factory Default Settings When the Product is shipped from the factory or when RESTORE DEFAULT has been set to [YES] (→ P.34), the settings are set to the default values shown below.
Specifications Item Details NTSC model for USA, Canada PAL model for Europe, Asia, Oceania Image Sensor 1/4-inch CCD Total number of pixels NTSC: 340,000 effective pixels PAL: 400,000 effective pixels Synchronization Internal Horizontal Resolution NTSC: 460 TV lines PAL: 420 TV lines Vertical Resolution 350 TV lines S/N Ratio 48 dB Scanning Method 2:1 interlaced Min. subject illumination Normal mode: 1 lux (at 1/30 sec.
Specifications Item Wireless Controller (Optional) Model System Power Supply Dimensions Weight AC Adapter Model (PAL model Input optional) Output Polarity Dimensions Weight Details WL-V5 Infrared pulse system 3 V DC (2 AA-type batteries) 50 × 175 × 24.5 mm (1.97 × 6.89 × 0.96 in.) (W × D × H) (excluding attachments) Approx. 79 g (Approx. 0.17 lb.) (excluding batteries) PA-V16 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 50-65 VA 13 V DC, 1.8 A (max.) External (–), Internal (+) 58 × 118 × 25 mm (2.28 × 4.65 × 0.98 in.
