CCD Color Camera SICOLOR DIG K550 OPERATION MANUAL Please read this operation manual carefully for proper operation, and keep it for future reference. Hitachi Denshi, Ltd.
Contents CAUTION FOR SAFE OPERATION A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS B Over view 1 Features 1 Important precautions 2 CCD characteristics 3 Section names and functions 4 Connections 6 Video output connection 6 External sync input connection 6 Lenses 7 Note when selecting the lens 7 Lens mount 7 Lens switch 8 Lens terminals 8 Flangeback adjustment 9 Camera mounting 10 Setting menu description 11 Setting menu composition 11 Menu operations 12 Main menu 13 Text display 1
CAUTION FOR SAFE OPERATION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of unisulated dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
11. Power Sources This product 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 supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 12. Grounding or Polarization This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug a plug having a third (grounding) pin.
20. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN 1. Alle Anweisungen lesen. Vor Betrieb des Erzeugnisses sollten alle Sicherheits-und Bedienungsanleitungen gelesen werden. 2. Die Anweisungen aufbewahren. Die Sicherheits-und Bedienungsanleitungen sollten fur zukunftigen Bezug aufbewahrt werden. 3. Warnungen beachten. Die Warnungen auf dem Erzeugnis und in den Bedienungsanleitungen sollten beachtet werden. 4. Anweisungen befolgen. Alle Bedienungsanleitung-und Verwendungsanweisungen sollten befolgt werden. 5.
Teppich oder eine ahnliche Oberflache gestellt wird. Das Gerat sollte nur dann in Einbauinstallierung wie in einem Bucherschrank oder einem Gestell verwendet werden, wenn angemessene Ventilation vorgesehen ist bzw. die Anweisungen des Herstellers befolgt worden sind. 11. Stromversorgung Dieses Erzeugnis sollte nur an der auf dem Typenschild angegebenen Stromversorgungsart betrieben werden.
explosiven Substanzen in der direkten Umgebung. 18. Starke Sto-e oder Vibrationen Setzen Sie das Erzeugnis beim Transport nicht starken Sto-en oder Vibrationen aus. 19. Wartung Versuchen Sie nicht, dieses Erzeugnis Selbst zu warten, da Sie sich durch Offnen bzw. Entfernen von Abdeckungen hohen Spannungen und sonstigen Gefahrdungen ausserzen konnen. Beziehen Sie sich fur jegliche Wartung auf qualifiziertes Wartungspersonal. 20.
MISES EN GARDE IMPORTANTES 1. Lire les instructions Lire toutes les instructions de securite et de fonctionnement avant de faire fonctionner l'appareil. 2. Conserver ces instructions Conserver les instructions de securite et de fonctionnement a des fins de reference ulterieure. 3. Tenir compte des avertissements Tous les avertissements qui figurent sur l'appareil et dans le mode d'emploi devront ^etre respectes. 4.
ventilation suffisante ou sans respecter les instructions du fabricant. 11. Sources d'alimentation L'appareil devra ^etre alimente exclusivement sur le type d'alimentation indique sur l'etiquette signaletique. Sil'on n'est pas s^ur du type d'alimentation du local, consulter le revendeur de l'appareil ou la compagnie d'electricite locale. Pour les appareils qui fonctionnent sur batterie ou sur d'autres sources, voir le mode d'emploi. 12.
19. Reparations Ne pas tenter de reparer l'appareil soi-m^eme car le fait d'ouvrir ou de retirer les caches risque d'exposer l'utilisateur a des tensions dangereuses notamment. Confier toute reparation a un personnel qualifie. 20. Dommages necessitant reparations Debrancher l'appareil de la source d'alimentation et confier les reparations a un personnel qualifie dans les cas suivants : a. Lorsque le cordon d'alimentation ou sa fiche sont endommages b.
Over view The K550 is a color television camera utilizing a 1/2-inch CCD (charge coupled device) solid-state pickup element and digital signal processing circuits. The camera is an excellent choice for surveillance and other applications. Features High sensitivity and resolution The combined CCD with on-chip microlenses and low noise circuit design provide high sensitivity down to 1.5 lx (F1.2). Horizontal resolution from the 440,000 picture element (pixel) CCD is 460 TV lines.
Important precautions Power supply l Refer to the Main Specifications and be sure to use the specified power supply. l After switching on power, several seconds are required before a picture appears on the monitor. Handling l Do not remove the covers or disassemble the product. l Be sure to switch off power before connecting and disconnecting cables. Grasp connectors by the connector structure (not the attached wires).
CCD characteristics The following effects can occur with CCD elements and do not indicate malfunction. Smear and blooming When a strong light, such as a lamp or reflected sunlight, strikes the CCD, a band appears to extend above and below the image of the light. Install and aim the camera in a manner that avoids directly picking up strong light sources within the scene. Fixed pattern Fixed pattern noise can occur in the picture when the camera is used at high ambient temperature.
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Connections Video output connection Connect the video output of the camera to the video input of a monitor or other equipment. When using a "loop through" connection of two or more monitors, set the 75Ω switch of only the final monitor to on. Determine the type of cable according to the distance of the connected equipment. The maximum cable lengths indicated below are recommended for avoiding appreciable picture degradation.
Lenses Note when selecting the lens 1) Observe the maximum size limit (A in the figure) when installing the lens. Internal damage can occur if a larger lens is used. 2) Avoid using a lens that is heavier than the camera. If unavoidable, be sure to provide a supporting means for the lens. Caution: A heavy lens can disturb the balance with respect to the camera and possibly result in damage. Lens mount An adaptor for a C mount lens is attached when the camera is shipped from the factory.
Lens switch When using an auto-iris lens, set the switch according to the lens type. VIDEO : Set to this position when using a video signal input system lens. DC : Set to this position when using a DC control voltage input system lens. Lens Terminals When using an auto-iris lens, install the accessory lens Terminals on to the lens cable as follows. Refer to the lens operating instructions regarding the lens cable signals and wire colors. Video signal input system lens (Set lens switch to VIDEO.
DC control voltage input system lens (Set lens switch to DC.) Flangeback adjustment Adjust the flangeback if the focus cannot be adjusted after installing or replacing the lens, or at the wide and telephoto extremes of a zoom lens. Open the lens iris and adjust as described below. 1. Fixed focus lens Set the lens focus ring to infinity and pickup an object at least 20 meters distant. Loosen the (two) lens mount setscrews and adjust the focus by turning the lens and lens mount ring.
Camera mounting Important: Be sure to use the proper mounting screw. See below. Type : U1/4-20 Length: 8 mm maximum If the camera mounting screw of the tripod adaptor exceeds 8 mm, the camera can be damaged internally. Conversely, if the screw is too short, the camera will not be securely fastened and there is risk of dropping, damage and possible injury. Note: If suspending the camera, use a light weight lens (less than 400g). Also select a site where vibration is absent.
Setting menu description The camera settings and adjustments can be changed to accommodate usage conditions. When connected to a monitor, convenient on-screen menus facilitate checking and changing the settings and adjustments. The setting menus are composed as follows.
Menu operations Five rear panel Setup buttons are used to shift the cursor and select items from the menus. (1) Up button Shifts the cursor upwards (2) Down button Shifts the cursor downwards (3) Left button Shifts the cursor toward the left (4) Right button Shifts the cursor toward the right (5) Set button Press center button to display the main menu or check the setting and proceed to the next item. Sens Up function Factory setting is OFF. Set to MANUAL or AUTO according to conditions.
Main menu 1) Press the Set button for longer than 2 seconds to display the MAIN MENU on the monitor screen. Main menu 2) Check the present settings at the MAIN MENU. 3) If changes are unnecessary, shift the cursor to the END position and press the Set button to return the normal video screen. Note: In absence of button operation, the menu display is extinguished automatically after about 5 minutes. Saving changes 1)Use the up/down buttons to shift the cursor to the SET position.
Text display A maximum of 24 alphanumeric characters (1 line) can be displayed on the screen. TEXT DISPLAY ON/OFF can be selected at the MAIN MENU. 1)Press the Set button for longer than 2 seconds to display the MAIN MENU. 2)Change the SET indication from CLOSE to OPEN (to enable memory write). 3)Press the Down button to position the cursor at TEXT DISPLAY. 4)Press the Right (or Left) button to select TEXT DISPLAY ON/OFF. Note: Characters can not be input by rear panel set up buttons.
2) Position the cursor at SET and press the left (right) direction button to change CLOSE to OPEN in order to save the setting. 3) Position the cursor to LIGHT CONTROL and press the Set button to display the LIGHT CONTROL MENU. Light control menu Three control modes are available in combination with the AGC operation. The LENS mode is established at factory. To change the LENS mode to other mode, move the cursor to the desired control mode by the left or right button, and press the set button.
When an automatic electronic shutter is activated, the following phenomena may be observed. In such cases, change to other mode. l Strong smear or blooming is observed when objects are illuminated by strong illumination like a spot light. l Flickers or change in color are observed on the screen. ÂAES & LENS mode: In this mode, the automatic electronic shutter operation has priority to control the quantity of light.
image. At the same time, high luminance components are compressed, thus avoiding obscured black and white fogging in the resulting image. Engaging the function also engages gamma correction. When area 1 is selected at the LIGHT CONTROL MENU while this function is engaged, the function is automatically switched OFF if strong light enters the background. Conversely, the function is automatically switched ON when strong forward light is present.
Note: Select from among 8 areas when using a DC control voltage input type lens; select from among 3 horizontal areas (dotted outline in figure) when using a video signal input type lens. Sensing area positions l Video level setting Set the video level only when using a DC control voltage input type lens. The factory setting is standard. To change the setting, press the left (right) direction button, adjust the video level, then press the Set button.
When the set button is pressed with the desired photometric area displayed, the video signal level adjustment scale appears. Backlight correction When strong backlight enters the lens, the lens iris closes accordingly, and the other objects become dark. The backlight correction function is provided for this camera. With this function, the signal level for such a strong backlight is automatically corrected, and the other objects do not become dark.
Note: Although the sensitivity increases when the maximum gain is increased, noise can increase in dark scenes or during sensitivity boost operation. If noise is objectionable during sensitivity boost operation, reduce the maximum gain or set AGC to OFF. When set to 31dB, if the scene darkens to where the gain reaches 21dB, video level fluctuation can occur. To avoid this fluctuation, set the AGC to 21dB. Maximum gain of AGC can not be changed by rear panel Setup buttons.
ATW: Auto-tracking white balance The white balance mode is set to auto-tracking at the factory. Set the cursor to ATW and press the Set button. ATW and preset (AWC) modes, the white balance is automatically controlled in the color temperature range of 2500 K to8000 K. Note: The ATW may not operate correctly in the following types of cases. In such cases, adjust the white balance manually. l When a large part of the scene is occupied by a single color or the color white is nearly absent from the scene.
a) Press the up (down) direction button to return to the white balance mode. b) Press the left (right) direction button to set the cursor to AWC, then press the Set button. c) Again pickup a white object, but which fills a larger portion of the scene, then press the Set button. MANUAL: Manual white balance 1) Press the left (right) direction button to set the cursor to MANUAL, then press the Set button. R-GAIN and B-GAIN adjust scales appear and the cursor is positioned at the center 0.
Shutter speed setting Shutter speed selection 1)Press the Set button for longer than 2 seconds to display the MAIN MENU. 2) Position the cursor at SET and press the left (right) direction button to change CLOSE to OPEN in order to save the setting. 3) Position the cursor to SHUTTER SPEED to flash the shutter speed indication. Use the left (right) direction button to select a shutter speed from 1/50 to 1/10000 second, then press the Set button.
Sync mode 1)Press the Set button for longer than 2 seconds to display the MAIN MENU. 2) Position the cursor at SET and press the left (right) direction button to change CLOSE to OPEN in order to save the setting. 3) Position the cursor to SYNC MODE and press the Set button to display the menu. Sync mode menu (internal sync) To operate from external sync, supply a composite color, black burst (VBS) signal. Internal/external sync is switched automatically.
Exposure control menu Exposure setting The Sens Up function increases the CCD exposure time and stores the image in an internal video memory. 1)Press the Set button for more than 2 seconds to display the MAIN MENU. 2) Position the cursor at SET and press the left (right) direction button to change CLOSE to OPEN in order to save the setting. 3) Position the cursor to the EXPOSURE CONTROL MENU and press the Set button to display the menu indicated in the figure.
2) To change the multiple, set the cursor to MANUAL and press the Set button (the multiple cannot be changed in the AUTO or OFF modes). When the multiple (16) flashes, it can be changed by using the left (right) direction button. Since the video level also changes, set the multiple for the optimum brightness, then press the Set button. Facrory setting is 16.
l Noise reduction This function reduces noise in the picture during high sensitivity operation. Factory setting is ON. Noise reduction can be set during the MANUAL or AUTO sensitivity mode. At the sensitivity select menu, MANUAL or AUTO. Press the up (down) button to flash NR, then press the left (right) button to select ON/OFF. Finally, press the Set button. Note: Even when set to ON, noise reduction does not operate when the sensitivity is not boosted ( 2 or greater).
depressed to shift the image center toward the left. Press the Set button to set and shift the cursor to PAN. TILT (shift zoom center vertically) Set the cursor to TILT and press the right button (DOWN flashes). Hold the button depressed to shift the image center downwards. Press the left button (UP flashes). Hold the button depressed to shift the image center upwards. Press the Set button to set (RET flashes). Notes: PAN and TILT cannot be set when the image is not magnified.
Color temperature and white balance Color temperature is one of the properties of light. The unit is Kelvin(K), with 0 K equivalent to -273°C. The color temperature of a light source is related to the type of illumination and sky conditions. It is not directly related to brightness. A high color temperature is bluish, while a low color temperature is reddish. Since the response of the human eye is adaptive, changes in color are not sensed even with changes in ambient illumination.
Remote control operation The K550 contains a built-in RS-232C driver that allows menu operations by remote control. The following items can be set by remote (e.g., computer) control. l ID number:ON/OFF l Composing ID number In addition to composing text, a camera identification number can be assigned. l TEXT DISPLAY:ON/OFF l Locating text l Composing text A maximum of 24 alphanumeric characters (1 line)can be displayed on the screen.
The enhancer is fixed during EXPOSURE operation. Even if the setting is adjusted, the enhancer function does not change. l Negative/Positive select The data transfer rate can be selected for either 9600 bps or 2400 bps. To change the setting from 9600bps to 2400bps, switch off the camera power. then hold the right direction button depressed and switch the power on. This will change the setting to 2400bps.
Main specifications 1 Color system PAL 2 Pickup element Interline transfer type CCD Total pixels 795(H)596(V) Effective pixels 752(H)582 (V) Scanning area 6.47 (H)54.83 (V) mm Cell size 3 Scanning system 4 Scanning frequency 8.6 (H)58.3 (V) m 2:1 interlace Hor. 15.625 kHz Vert. 50 Hz 5 Sync system Internal/external(automatic switching) 6 Signal processing Internal digital processing (input: 9 bits, output: 8 bits) 7 Video signal output VBS 1.
Coupling coil impedance Damper: 1150 Ω ±10 % Drive : 190 Ω ±10 % 16 Backlight compensation Activated automatically with the photometric area No. 1. 17 Electronic shutter speeds 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000 second 18 Text display 24 alphanumeric characters 19 Noise reduction Effective only in the long exposure mode ON/OFF settable 20 Electronic zoom Up to 45, selectable enlarge position H resolution loss with magnification (approx.
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Contents Remote interface and video output switches(see Insert) Remote interface switching Camera disassembly Remote interface switch setting Video out switching Camera disassembly Video output switch setting Option unit connection(see Insert) 2 wire unit installation Camera disassembly 2 wire unit and adaptor board assembly 2 wire unit installation Assemble the camera Video output switch setting for 2 wire output 35
Remote interface and video output switches Camera internal switches can select the remote interface system and video output format. 1. Take off top cover Take out 5 screws and remote the top cover. 2. Remove PROC/MEN unit Take out 2 screws and disconnect 2 flat cables. Lift and slide the board toward the front to remove. Remote interface selection Refer to the next page.
Change switch settings Refer to the following description and figures and change the switch setting as required. Refer to the figure and set the remote interface switches according to the remote interface system. Note: Factory setting is for RS-232C. [A] : When remotely operation multiple cameras via RS-485, except for the final camera, remove the 50Ω termination(R3080).
Video output selection l The camera video output format can be selected for VBS, Y/C, or 2-wire output(optional unit). l Refer to the figure and set the video output switches as required. Note: Factory setting is VBS/GL in. Be sure the rear panel GL 75Ω switch is OFF except when setting VBS/GL in. [A]: External sync operation only with VBS/GL in. [B]: Optional 2-wire output unit is needed.
Option unit connection Camera disassembly 1) Remove top cover. Take out 5 screws and remove the top cover [A]. 2) Remove the PROC/MEN unit [B]. Take out 2 screws and disconnect 3 flat cables. Raise the board towards the lens side and slide it forward to remove the board. 3) Remove the REG/SG unit [C]. Take out 2 screws and disconnect 1 flat cable. Remove the lead connector [E],[D]. Raise the board towards the lens side and slide it forward to remove the board. Notes: 1.
2 wire unit installation 1) Install the 2 wire unit. Secure board bracket [K] to the bottom frame with 3 screws. Attach the 2 wire [J] to the board bracket with 3 screws. 2) Assemble the camera. Connect the lead connector [I] to the REG/SG unit [C]. 3) Set video output switch for 2 wire output(see Video output selection). Note: Be sure to disconnect the lead connector [I] when not using the 2 wire output format.
