Pelco Home Security System C2915M E User Manual

Installation/Operation  
CC3770 Series  
Day/Night Camera  
C2915M-E (08/05)  
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CONTENTS  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................... 4  
REGULATORY NOTICES ................................................................................................................................. 5  
DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................................... 6  
Models........................................................................................................................................................ 6  
CAMERA LAYOUT ............................................................................................................................................. 7  
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................. 7  
Lens Mounting ........................................................................................................................................... 7  
Camera Mounting ...................................................................................................................................... 8  
CONNECTIONS................................................................................................................................................. 8  
Video Connections ..................................................................................................................................... 8  
Power Connections.................................................................................................................................... 9  
Color/Black-White Switching Connection .................................................................................................11  
RJ45-10 Connections .............................................................................................................................. 12  
Service Connection.................................................................................................................................. 13  
CAMERA SETUP ............................................................................................................................................. 14  
Lens Setup and Focus Procedures ......................................................................................................... 14  
Back Focus Adjustment ........................................................................................................................... 15  
Switch Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 16  
Camera Synchronization ......................................................................................................................... 18  
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 19  
WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 22  
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
Camera Layout ............................................................................................................................. 7  
AID/AIV Lens Connector .............................................................................................................. 7  
Camera Mounting ......................................................................................................................... 8  
Color/Black-White Remote Switching Connection ...................................................................... 11  
RJ45-10 Connector..................................................................................................................... 12  
Service Connector ...................................................................................................................... 13  
AGC and ESC Switch Settings................................................................................................... 14  
Back Focus Adjustment .............................................................................................................. 15  
Switch Settings ........................................................................................................................... 16  
Dusk and Dark Switching Thresholds ........................................................................................ 17  
LIST OF TABLES  
A
B
C
D
Video Coaxial Cable Requirements ............................................................................................. 8  
Wiring Distances for 5 VA Cameras (24 VAC/12 VDC).............................................................. 10  
Color/Black-White Manual Switching Modes .............................................................................. 11  
RJ45-10 Pinouts ......................................................................................................................... 12  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,  
and the point where they exit from tha apparatus.  
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold  
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus  
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or  
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, the apparatus  
does not operate normally, or the apparatus has been dropped.  
13. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,  
shall be placed on the apparatus.  
14. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.  
15. Installation should be done only by qualified service personnel and conform to all local codes.  
16. Unless the unit is specifically marked as a NEMA Type 3, 3R, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, or 6P enclosure, it is designed  
for indoor use only and it must not be installed where exposed to rain and moisture.  
17. Use only installation methods and materials capable of supporting four times the maximum specified load.  
18. CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of  
shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are  
qualified to do so.  
19. Only use replacement parts recommended by Pelco.  
20. Only power 12 VDC/24 VAC cameras from a UL Listed Class 2 power supply.  
21. For outdoor use, an appropriate protective housing conforming to IP65 or better must be used. For UL, a  
UL Listed enclosure suitable for the application must be used.  
22. DD/AI Lens Connector  
The maximum load for a direct drive lens must not exceed 25 mA  
The maximum load for an auto iris lens must not exceed 50 mA.  
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage  
constituting a risk of electric shock is present  
within this unit.  
This symbol indicates that there are impor-  
tant operating and maintenance instructions  
in the literature accompanying this unit.  
Please thoroughly familiarize yourself with the information in this manual prior to installation and  
operation.  
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REGULATORY NOTICES  
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.  
RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE  
CC3770H-6 and CC3770H-6X models:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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 the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment  
does cause harmful interference to radio or television 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 the 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.  
You may also find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the FCC: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV  
Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C.  
20402.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
CC3770H-7 model:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassAdigital device, pursuant to part  
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference  
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to  
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.  
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operated the  
equipment under FCC rules.  
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
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DESCRIPTION  
CC3770 Series cameras are day/night, color/black-white switching video cameras with a 1/3-inch CCD imager.  
All cameras have a direct drive/auto iris lens connector and adjustable back focus, and they accept C and CS  
lenses.  
Models  
CC3770H-6 High resolution (480 color/530 b-w TV lines), SuperHAD™ CCD, 0.7 lux at F1.2 in color  
mode, 0.09 lux at F1.2 in black-white mode, NTSC, 12 VDC/24 VAC  
CC3770H-6X High resolution (480 color/530 b-w TV lines), SuperHAD™ CCD, 0.7 lux at F1.2 in color  
mode, 0.09 lux at F1.2 in black-white mode, PAL, 12 VDC/24 VAC  
CC3770H-7 High resolution (480 color/530 b-w TV lines), SuperHAD™ CCD, 0.7 lux at F1.2 in color  
mode, 0.09 lux at F1.2 in black-white mode, NTSC, 110-240 VAC  
CC3770H-7X High resolution (480 color/530 b-w TV lines), SuperHAD™ CCD, 0.7 lux at F1.2 in color  
mode, 0.09 lux at F1.2 in black-white mode, PAL, 110-240 VAC  
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CAMERA LAYOUT  
Figure 1. Camera Layout  
INSTALLATION  
Lens Mounting  
The CC3770 Series camera can use fixed iris, manual iris, auto iris, or direct drive lenses. Automatic day/night  
operation is optimized for use with auto-iris lenses. Cameras are factory-set for CS-mount lenses, but are easily  
adjusted for C-mount lenses.  
1. C-Mount Lens Only - Loosen the two back focus locking screws. Rotate the back focus adjust-  
ment ring fully counterclockwise before installing the C-mount lens (refer to the section on Back Focus  
Adjustment).  
2. Screw the lens onto the lens mount. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the space between the  
lens and the CCD element. If necessary, use clean, compressed air to remove any foreign matter.  
3. Auto Iris Lens Only - Connect the auto iris lens to the four-pin iris drive connector located on  
the side of the camera. Pin connections for the iris drive connector are as follows.  
Camera Connector  
PIN  
1
DC (AID) AUTO IRIS LENS  
Control coil positive (+)  
Control coil negative (-)  
Drive coil negative (-)  
Drive coil positive (+)  
VIDEO (AIV) AUTO IRIS LENS  
Not used  
2
Lens positive supply  
Ground  
Video drive signal  
3
4
Figure 2. AID/AIV Lens Connector  
Maximum load:  
50 mA video auto iris lens  
25 mA direct drive lens  
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Camera Mounting  
Mounting points are provided on the top and bottom of the camera and are used to mount the camera on a  
bracket or tripod. They are designed to accept standard photographic mounting bolts (1/4-inch UNC-20). The  
mounting bracket must be capable of supporting the weight of the camera and its lens.  
NOTE: Some installation codes dictate that the mounting bracket must be capable of supporting up to four  
times the combined weight of the camera and lens.  
Figure 3. Camera Mounting  
CONNECTIONS  
CC3770 Series cameras offer standard power and coax video connectors as well as an RJ45-10 connector that  
combines low voltage power and video (coax or UTP). These cameras also have a service connector allowing  
a video monitor to be connected locally to the camera using a composite video BNC cable.  
Video Connections  
To obtain a video output, connect a video coaxial cable terminated with a 75BNC connector to the BNC  
socket marked VIDEO OUT on the rear of the camera. Refer to Table A for the type of video coaxial cable to  
use.  
Table A. Video Coaxial Cable Requirements  
Cable Type*  
Maximum Distance  
RG59/U  
RG6/U  
RG11/U  
750 ft (229 m)  
1,000 ft (305 m)  
1,500 ft (457 m)  
* Minimum cable requirements:  
75 ohms impedance  
All-copper center conductor  
All-copper braided shield with 95% braid coverage  
Another way to transmit video is over unshielded twisted pair wiring through the RJ45-10 connector. Refer to  
the RJ45-10 Connections section. When outputting composite video through the BNC or RJ45-10, do not send  
UTP output to a passive UTP receiver. However it is acceptable to use an active UTP receiver for UTP output  
in combination with the other video connections.  
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Power Connections  
CC3770 Series cameras are available in AC high voltage and AC/DC low voltage types. The voltage required  
to operate the camera is clearly marked on the rear panel of the camera. The green POWER LED on the rear  
panel indicates that power is connected. Power low voltage cameras only from a UL Listed Class 2 isolated  
power supply. Power consumption is 6 watts.  
Mains Power Supply  
Cameras that are intended to operate directly from the mains supply are fitted with a nondetachable power  
supply cord. The voltage of operation is 110 to 240 VAC at 50/60Hz.  
WARNING: Refer to the wiring instruction label attached to the supply cord. For instances  
where the camera will be connected to a socket outlet, the camera should be connected to an  
easily accessible socket outlet near to the camera. For instances where the camera will be  
connected to the building installation, the building wiring should incorporate a readily accessible  
disconnect device, with a contact separation greater than three millimeters. This device should be  
fitted into the live conductor, if that is readily identifiable, or should be 2-pole. All installations shall  
be carried out in accordance with the locally applicable installation rules.  
WARNING: Fuse (F1) should only be replaced by one of equivalent type and rating  
1A (T) HRC 250V  
WARNING: This camera is a Class 2 device and therefore does not have an earth connection  
in the power cord. The leakage current on these cameras is well within safe limits. However, it is  
advisable to connect the coaxial or RJ45-10 cable from the camera to the receiving equipment  
(such as a monitor or matrix) before applying power to the camera, so that this small leakage  
current has a low resistance path to earth.  
Low Voltage Power Supply  
Cameras fitted with an automatic-switching low voltage power supply operate at 10.8 to 13.8 VDC (12 VDC  
-10% +15%) or 20.4 to 27.6 VAC (24 VAC ±15%) at 50/60Hz. Connections and polarity are indicated above the  
screw terminals on the rear panel.  
Refer to Table B for the recommended wire gauge and wiring distances.  
WARNING: When powering the camera via the screw terminals, ensure that the power  
connections to the RJ45-10 connector are not used, and that any connections to the RJ45-10 are  
not shorted together. The power supply must be a UL Listed Class 2 isolated type.  
CAUTION: AC Operation Only - When wiring more than one camera to the same transformer,  
connect the same side of the transformer to the same terminal on all cameras. Failure to connect  
all of the cameras the same way will cause the cameras to be out of phase with each other and  
may produce a vertical roll when switching between cameras.  
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Table B. Wiring Distances for 5 VA Cameras (24 VAC/12 VDC)  
Thefollowingaretherecommendedmaximumdistancesforlowvoltagecameras. Thesedistancesarecalculated  
with a 10 percent voltage drop. (Ten percent is generally the maximum allowable voltage drop for AC-powered  
devices.)  
Wire Gauge  
24 VAC  
Meters  
12 VDC  
AWG  
mm2  
Feet  
Feet  
Meters  
24  
22  
20  
18  
16  
14  
12  
10  
0.25  
0.35  
0.5  
1
1.5  
2.5  
4
224  
356  
567  
68  
108  
172  
274  
436  
696  
1103  
1755  
56  
89  
17  
27  
42  
141  
225  
358  
571  
905  
1440  
902  
68  
1432  
2285  
3622  
5760  
109  
174  
275  
438  
6
EXAMPLE: Acamera that requires 5 VAand is installed 224 feet (68 m) from the transformer would require  
a minimum wire gauge of 24 AWG.  
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Color/Black-White Switching  
CC3770 Series cameras can switch between color and black-white operation automatically or via an external  
switching device. By default, this switching will occur automatically. When the camera is powering up, it defaults  
to black-white mode. After 10 seconds, the camera switches to color mode.  
Automatic Color/Black-White Switching  
The camera operates in color mode when the scene illumination is bright, and it will automatically switch to  
black-white mode when the scene illumination is reduced for a set period of time. This time delay is incorporated  
to prevent the camera from performing unwanted switching operations at times when the illumination of the  
scene is temporarily changed (for example, vehicle headlights, broken cloud cover at sunrise and sunset, or  
when used with a pan/tilt head that moves between scenes of varied illumination).  
For automatic color/black-white switching, the AGC DIP switch must be set to On. The user can select the point  
at which the camera switches from color to black-white operation using the Day/Night DIP switch. Refer to the  
Switch Settings section.  
Manual Color/Black-White Switching  
The camera can be switched between color and black-white operation manually using an external switching  
device. The remote switch should be connected to pins 4 and 7 of the RJ45-10 connector on the rear of the  
camera and must be connected in parallel with a 10 kresistor as shown in the figure below. The camera  
detects that a 10 kresistor has been connected between pins 4 and 7 of the RJ45-10 connector and disables  
automatic color/black-white mode switching. The cable length must be no more than 1,000 feet (300 meters).  
The cable must not contribute more than 300 to the overall resistance of the circuit.  
Figure 4. Color/Black-White Remote Switching Connection  
Table C. Color/Black-White Manual Switching Modes  
Resistance < 300 Ω  
Resistance = 10 k±15%  
Resistance > 15 kΩ  
Switch closed - forces camera into black-white mode  
Switch open - forces camera into color mode  
No switch connected - camera uses automatic color/  
black-white switching  
CAUTION: When using IR lamps or when the scene is illuminated by a light source with high  
IR content, manual color/black-white switching must be used to prevent the camera from oscillating  
between color and black-white modes.  
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RJ45-10 Connections  
The RJ45-10 connector allows video (composite and twisted pair) and power connections to be made to the  
camera using a single Cat5-style cable.  
NOTE: The PCM150 camera mount is designed for the CC3770 Series camera. It comes with preconfigured  
auxiliary connectors and cables as well as an easy-to-wire adapter plate.  
Before installation, identify the RJ45-10 connector leads to be used. To create the connection you will need a  
Cat5 cable with the appropriate number of pairs and an 8-way or 10-way RJ45-10 connector. You will also need  
a crimping tool capable of cutting, stripping, and crimping RJ50 (10P10C) connectors.  
Wire the cable and connectors according to Table D. (More information about wiring each pair of leads appears  
in the text below the table.) Then plug the auxiliary connector into the camera.  
Figure 5. RJ45-10 Connector  
Table D. RJ45-10 Pinouts  
PINS  
FUNCTION  
8-WAY  
10-WAY  
-
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
No connection  
Composite video ground  
Composite video  
Manual color/b-w switch  
Twisted pair video output (-)  
Twisted pair video output (+)  
Manual color/b-w switch  
24 VAC *; 12 VDC (-)*  
24 VAC *; 12 VDC (+)*  
No connection  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
-
10  
* CC3770H-6 and CC3770H-6X models only  
The following instructions apply to 10-way connectors. When using an 8-way connector, refer to tables C and D.  
Composite Video Out  
Pins 2 and 3 provide a composite video output signal.  
NOTE: The RJ45-10 composite video out is only intended to be used to route the video signal to a break-out  
box where a conventional coaxial connection will be made.  
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To send composite video through the RJ45-10 connector:  
1. Connect composite video out to pin 3.  
2. Connect composite video ground to pin 2.  
Manual Color/B-W Switch  
The camera can be switched between color and black-white operation manually using an external switching  
device. The remote switch should be connected to pin 4 and pin 7 and the switch must be connected in parallel  
with a 10 kresistor as shown in Figure 4. The cable length must be no more than 1,000 feet (300 meters).  
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)  
Pins 5 and 6 allow video to be transmitted over unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wiring to equipment fitted with a  
suitable receiver. Ensure that connection polarity is observed in relation to the connected twisted pair receiver.  
To implement UTP, you must use 5-pair unshielded twisted cable, Cat5e, or an equivalent. The camera has a  
built-in transmitter for UTP. However, you must provide a UTP receiver. Your maximum cable distance depends  
on whether you install a passive or active receiver. When outputting composite video through the BNC or RJ45-  
10, do not send UTP output to a passive UTP receiver. However it is acceptable to use an active UTP receiver  
for UTP output in combination with the other video connections.  
To send UTP video through the RJ45-10 connector:  
1. Connect UTP+ video output to pin 6.  
2. Connect UTP- video output to pin 5.  
24 VAC/12 VDC Power Connection  
Pins 8 and 9 allow connection to a power supply of 10.8 to 13.8 VDC (12 VDC -10% +15%) or 20.4 to 27.6 VAC  
(24 VAC ±15%) at 50/60 Hz. Correct connections and polarity must be observed.  
WARNING: When powering the camera via the RJ45-10 connector, ensure that the power  
connections to the screw terminals on the rear of the camera are not used. The power supply  
must be a UL Listed Class 2 isolated type.  
Service Connection  
The service connector allows a video monitor to be connected locally to the camera using a 2.5 mm plug to  
composite video BNC cable.  
Figure 6. Service Connector  
NOTE: Inserting the plug into the service connector disconnects video from the composite BNC connector  
on the rear panel of the camera.  
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CAMERA SETUP  
Lens Setup and Focus Procedures  
Video Drive or Direct Drive (DC) Auto Iris Lens  
1. Set the ESC switch and AGC switch to OFF.  
2. Adjust the lens for the optimum picture.  
Video Drive - Refer to the lens instructions and adjust the lens for the optimum picture (video output  
level of 1 V peak-to-peak).  
Direct Drive - Use an appropriate screwdriver to turn the lens level potentiometer (refer to Figure 1) fully  
clockwise. Next, slowly adjust the potentiometer counterclockwise until the optimum picture is obtained  
(video output level of 1 V peak-to-peak).  
3. Set the AGC switch to ON.  
4. To focus, fully open the iris by covering the lens with a suitable neutral density (ND*) filter.  
5. Select the scene to be viewed.  
6. If the viewed scene is 6.5 feet (2 m) away or farther, set the lens focus to infinity (far).  
7. Use the back focus adjustment ring (refer to the Back Focus Adjustment section) and focus on the  
selected scene.  
8. Remove the ND filter and set the lens focus as required.  
Fixed Lens  
1. Set the ESC switch and AGC switch to ON.  
2. To focus, set the lens focus to infinity (far) and view an image greater than 6.5 feet (2 m) away.  
3. Focus the image with the back focus adjustment ring (refer to the Back Focus Adjustment section).  
4. Set the lens focus as required.  
Manual Iris Lens (not to be used for automatic day/night operation)  
1. Set the ESC switch and AGC switch to OFF.  
2. To focus, open the iris fully and set the lens focus to infinity.  
3. View an image greater than 6.5 feet (2 m) away.  
4. Focus the image with the back focus adjustment ring (refer to the Back Focus Adjustment section).  
5. Adjust the lens focus and set the iris for the best picture quality. The largest aperture gives the best light  
sensitivity, the smallest aperture the greatest depth of field.  
6. Set the ESC switch and AGC switch to ON.  
Zoom Lens  
1. Set the lens focus to infinity (far) and fully open the iris by covering the lens with a suitable neutral  
density (ND*) filter.  
2. Zoom out to the widest field of vision and view a distant object.  
3. Adjust the back focus adjustment ring until the object is in focus (refer to the Back Focus Adjustment  
section).  
4. Next zoom fully in and adjust the lens focus until the object is again focused.  
Repeat these steps until the full zoom range may be viewed with the minimum loss of focus.  
Figure 7. AGC and ESC Switch Settings  
(White indicates switch position)  
*NOTE: For best results outdoors use an ND3 (neutral density) filter.  
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Back Focus Adjustment  
Before adjusting the back focus on a CC3770 camera equipped with an auto-iris lens, apply an external ND 3.0  
filter. Using this filter drives the lens to its most open position, reducing the depth of field to its worst-case  
condition. The ND filter also attenuates the light levels so that the camera switches to night (black-white mode)  
after a delay of about 10 seconds. Once the lens is wide open and the camera has switched to black-white  
mode, the lens/camera combination can be critically focused to the scene. If this procedure is not followed, an  
apparent focus shift may be encountered when the camera switches from day (color) mode to night (black/  
white) mode.  
The back focus adjustment is located at the front of the camera and is accessible from either side of the case.  
To adjust the back focus:  
1. Loosen the two back focus locking screws (one on each side).  
2. Turn the back focus ring counterclockwise until the CCD sensor assembly is as far away from the back  
of the lens as possible.  
3. Switch the camera from day to night mode, then back to day mode.  
4. Turn the back focus ring clockwise until focus is achieved. Confirm that focus is correct by switching  
between day and night mode.  
5. When the back focus adjustment is satisfactory, tighten the locking screws. Do not over-turn or force the  
back focus adjustment ring.  
NOTE: Always turn the back focus ring such that during focussing, the CCD sensor assembly is brought  
towards the back of the lens (that is, clockwise). If the point of best-focus is passed, repeat the back focus  
procedure from step 2.  
Figure 8. Back Focus Adjustment  
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Switch Settings  
Figure 9. Switch Settings  
(White indicates default switch position.)  
NOTE: Under most conditions, no setting of switches will be required. Please read the details of each switch  
before making any adjustments.  
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) - Switch Setting 1  
Automatically adjusts the image to compensate for low levels of illumination. Choose  
between the following settings:  
ON (Default setting) - Enables the AGC mode. (Use this setting for automatic day/night  
operation).  
OFF - Disables the AGC mode.  
ESC (Electronic Shutter Control) - Switch Setting 2  
The ESC feature compensates for an excessive light level by automatically adjusting  
shutter speed. Choose between the following settings:  
ON - Enables the Electronic Shutter Control mode.  
OFF (Default setting) - Disables the Electronic Shutter Control mode.  
BLC (Backlight Compensation) - Switch Setting 3  
The BLC (Backlight Compensation) feature compensates for backlit scenes by  
enhancing objects in the center of the scene that would previously have been in  
silhouette. BLC will only function with a manual iris lens when the Electronic Shutter  
Control feature is switched on. For direct drive and auto iris lenses, BLC will still func-  
tion even though the Electronic Shutter Control feature is switched off. Choose between  
the following settings:  
ON - Enables the BLC mode.  
OFF (Default setting) - Disables the BLC mode.  
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Flickerless - Switch Setting 4  
The flickerless setting can reduce the flicker caused by certain lighting conditions. The  
Electronic Shutter Control must be off for the correct operation of the flickerless function.  
Choose between the following settings:  
ON - Enables the Flickerless mode.  
OFF (Default setting) - Disables the Flickerless mode.  
INT/LL Synchronization Selection - Switch Setting 5  
Line lock (LL) locks the frame rate to the power supply frequency. Eliminates vertical roll  
caused by multiple cameras connected to the same switching device. Each camera  
output is synchronized to the frequency of the power supply. Set the camera synchroni-  
zation mode to one of the following:  
INT - Disables line lock and cameras will synchronize internally. Regardless of the DIP  
switch setting, cameras switch to this mode when a DC power supply is detected.  
LL (Default setting) - Line locks frame rate of cameras.  
White Balance - Switch Setting 6  
Two white balance modes can be selected using this switch. For the majority of  
applications, the AUTO setting will provide excellent color rendition and is the default  
setting. However, there may be instances where it is necessary to set the white balance  
manually. To do this, set the switch to MAN.  
To adjust the white balance manually, position a white object in the camera’s field of  
view. Once positioned, press and hold the WB Set button on the rear of the camera until  
the white balance converges to give the correct rendition of white.  
Day/Night - Switch Setting 7  
Adjusts the light level at which the camera automatically switches between color and  
black-white operation. Choose between the following settings:  
DUSK (Default setting) - Camera switches between color and black-white operation at  
higher light level.  
DARK - Standard switching between color and black-white operation.  
Figure 10. Dusk and Dark Switching Thresholds  
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Camera Synchronization  
When using more than one camera power supply, a brief vertical roll may occur on the monitor when a camera  
view is switched. To eliminate this vertical roll, it is necessary for the cameras to be synchronized. If the cameras  
are connected to certain Pelco matrix products, the cameras will automatically lock to the pulse signal that is  
transmitted up-the-coax. If not, it will be necessary to synchronize manually.  
Cameras can be line locked or synchronized internally. Select the preferred method using the INT/LL DIP  
switch on the rear of the camera (refer to the Switch Settings section).  
If a camera is connected to a DC power supply, the camera will switch to Internal (INT) mode, regardless of the  
DIP switch setting.  
Internal (INT) mode should be selected when a noisy AC power supply is being used.  
It may be necessary to have two people in communication when line locking cameras: one person at the  
camera and another person at the monitor to observe the vertical roll and the effect of any adjustments made at  
the camera.  
To line lock the cameras, do the following:  
1. Set the INT/LL DIP switch to LL.  
2. Choose a reference camera to which all other cameras will be phased.  
3. Select a camera and synchronize it to the reference camera, using the advance and retard buttons on  
the rear of the camera (refer to Figure 1) to adjust the point on the AC cycle at which the cameras trigger.  
4. Each time an adjustment is made, switch back and forth between the camera you are adjusting and the  
reference camera. Repeat this process as many times as necessary until the roll between the cameras is  
no longer noticeable.  
5. Adjust the phase of all other cameras by repeating steps 3 and 4. Always adjust to the reference camera  
selected in step 2.  
NOTE: The preferred method for camera phase adjustment is to use a dual trace oscilloscope to align the  
vertical sync pulses of the reference camera to the selected camera or cameras.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
Day/Night Operation  
Day:  
Infrared (IR) cut filter  
Night:  
BK-7 glass with same optical displacement as day filter  
1/3-inch interline transfer CCD  
Imaging Device:  
Picture Elements  
NTSC:  
PAL:  
Sensing Area:  
768 (H) x 494 (V)  
752 (H) x 582 (V)  
6 mm diagonal  
Scanning System  
NTSC:  
PAL:  
Synchronization System:  
Horizontal Resolution:  
Iris Control:  
525 lines, 2:1 interlace  
625 lines, 2:1 interlace  
AC line lock/internal  
480 (color)/530 (b-w) TV lines  
Selectable on/off  
Electronic Shutter Range  
NTSC:  
1/60-1/100,000 second  
PAL:  
1/50-1/100,000 second  
Auto Iris Lens Type:  
Minimum Illumination  
Color Mode:  
DC/video drive (automatic sensing)  
0.7 lux at F1.2, 40 IRE, AGC on  
0.09 lux at F1.2, 40 IRE, AGC on  
>50 dB  
Black-White Mode:  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  
Vertical Phase:  
Automatic Gain Control:  
Electronic Shutter Control:  
Backlight Compensation:  
Flickerless Mode:  
Internal Sync:  
Auto White Balance:  
D/N Dusk-Dark:  
Signal Processing:  
Video Output:  
Adjustable ±180°  
On/off switchable  
On/off switchable  
On/off switchable  
On/off switchable  
On/off switchable  
On/off switchable  
On/off switchable  
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Auto White Balance Range:  
Gamma Correction:  
2,500°K to 9,500°K  
0.45  
ELECTRICAL  
Power Requirements  
Low Voltage Models:  
High Voltage Models:  
Power Consumption:  
Power Connector  
24-28 VAC ± 10% or 12-36 VDC ± 10%  
110-240 VAC ± 10%  
6 watts nominal (8 watts during filter switching)  
Low Voltage Models:  
High Voltage Models:  
Video Connector:  
2-pin terminal strip, RJ45-10 connector  
Integral power cable  
Composite via BNC, composite and twisted pair via RJ45-10  
2.5 mm jack for optional ICS090-SC service/monitor cable  
(compatible with any standard monitor BNC connector)  
4-pin connector (miniature square)  
Service Connector:  
Lens Jack:  
Input for Remote Switching:  
RJ45-10 or 2-pin terminal strip  
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MECHANICAL  
Lens Mount:  
C/CS mount (adjustable)  
Camera Mount:  
1/4-inch UNC-20 screw, top or bottom of camera housing  
ENVIRONMENTAL  
Operating Temperature:  
Storage Temperature:  
Operating Humidity:  
32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)  
14° to 158°F (-10° to 70°C)  
20% to 80%, non-condensing  
20% to 90%, non-condensing  
Storage Humidity:  
PHYSICAL  
Dimensions:  
Weight (without lens):  
5" L x 2.9" W x 2.6" H (12.8 x 7.2 x 6.7 cm)  
0.8 lb (0.4 kg)  
(Design and product specifications subject to change without notice).  
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PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION  
WARRANTY  
Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year after the date  
of shipment.  
Exceptions to this warranty are as noted below:  
Five years on FT/FR8000 Series fiber optic products.  
Three years on Genex® Series products (multiplexers, server, and keyboard).  
Three years on Camclosure® and fixed camera models, except the CC3701H-2, CC3701H-2X, CC3751H-2, CC3651H-2X, MC3651H-2, and  
MC3651H-2X camera models, which have a five-year warranty.  
Two years on standard motorized or fixed focal length lenses.  
Two years on Legacy®, CM6700/CM6800/CM9700 Series matrix, and DF5/DF8 Series fixed dome products.  
Two years on Spectra®, Esprit®, ExSite, and PS20 Scanners, including when used in continuous motion applications.  
Two years on Esprit® and WW5700 series window wiper (excluding wiper blades).  
Two years (except lamp and color wheel) on Digital Light Processing (DLP) displays. The lamp and color wheel will be covered for a period of  
90 days. The air filter is not covered under warranty.  
Eighteen months on DX Series digital video recorders, NVR300 Series network video recorders, and Endura™ Series distributed network-based  
video products.  
One year (except video heads) on video cassette recorders (VCRs). Video heads will be covered for a period of six months.  
Six months on all pan and tilts, scanners or preset lenses used in continuous motion applications (that is, preset scan, tour and auto scan  
modes).  
Pelco will warrant all replacement parts and repairs for 90 days from the date of Pelco shipment. All goods requiring warranty repair shall be sent  
freight prepaid to Pelco, Clovis, California. Repairs made necessary by reason of misuse, alteration, normal wear, or accident are not covered under  
this warranty.  
Pelco assumes no risk and shall be subject to no liability for damages or loss resulting from the specific use or application made of the Products.  
Pelco’s liability for any claim, whether based on breach of contract, negligence, infringement of any rights of any party or product liability, relating  
to the Products shall not exceed the price paid by the Dealer to Pelco for such Products. In no event will Pelco be liable for any special, incidental or  
consequential damages (including loss of use, loss of profit and claims of third parties) however caused, whether by the negligence of Pelco or  
otherwise.  
The above warranty provides the Dealer with specific legal rights. The Dealer may also have additional rights, which are subject to variation from  
state to state.  
If a warranty repair is required, the Dealer must contact Pelco at (800) 289-9100 or (559) 292-1981 to obtain a Repair Authorization number (RA),  
and provide the following information:  
1. Model and serial number  
2. Date of shipment, P.O. number, Sales Order number, or Pelco invoice number  
3. Details of the defect or problem  
If there is a dispute regarding the warranty of a product which does not fall under the warranty conditions stated above, please include a written  
explanation with the product when returned. Method of return shipment shall be the same or equal to the method by which the item was received  
by Pelco.  
RETURNS  
In order to expedite parts returned to the factory for repair or credit, please call the factory at (800) 289-9100 or (559) 292-1981 to obtain an  
authorization number (CA number if returned for credit, and RA number if returned for repair).  
All merchandise returned for credit may be subject to a 20% restocking and refurbishing charge.  
Goods returned for repair or credit should be clearly identified with the assigned CA or RA number and freight should be prepaid. Ship to the  
appropriate address below.  
If you are located within the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico, send goods to:  
Service Department  
Pelco  
3500 Pelco Way  
Clovis, CA 93612-5699  
If you are located outside the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico and are instructed to return goods to the USA, you may do one of the  
following:  
If the goods are to be sent by a COURIER SERVICE, send the goods to: If the goods are to be sent by a FREIGHT FORWARDER, send the goods to:  
Pelco  
Pelco c/o Expeditors  
3500 Pelco Way  
Clovis, CA 93612-5699 USA  
473 Eccles Avenue  
South San Francisco, CA 94080 USA  
Phone: 650-737-1700  
Fax: 650-737-0933  
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REVISION HISTORY  
Manual #  
C2915M  
Date  
07/04  
09/04  
11/04  
11/04  
12/04  
08/05  
Comments  
Original version.  
C2915M-A  
C2915M-B  
C2915M-C  
C2915M-D  
C2915M-E  
Clarified instructions for UTP use.  
Added UL warning for high-voltage models.  
Revised safety instructions.  
Revised back focus instructions and table D.  
WEEE directive added.Warranty and return information amended.  
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Worldwide Headquarters  
3500 Pelco Way  
Clovis, California 93612 USA  
USA & Canada  
Tel: 800/289-9100  
Fax: 800/289-9150  
International  
Tel: 1-559/292-1981  
Fax: 1-559/348-1120  
ISO9001  
United States | Canada | United Kingdom | The Netherlands | Singapore | Spain | Scandinavia | France | Middle East  
C2915M-E (08/05)  
 

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