Page 2 - MODELS
2 Pelco Manual C1901M (4/99) IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS 1. Installation and servicing should only be done by qualified service personnel andconform to all local codes. 2. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. DESCRIPTION The MC3800 Series cameras are 1/3...
Page 3 - LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF PARTS; Refer to Illustration B for the location of the camera parts.; INSTALLATION; LENS; Compatible Lenses
Pelco Manual C1901M (4/99) 3 NOTE: References to illus- trations in this manual arekeyed to the illustrations inthe manual that is suppliedwith the camera. MC3800-2MC3800-2X MC3800-3 10 11 10 11 13 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 1 LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF PARTS Refer to Illustration B for the location of the ca...
Page 4 - Changing the Plug on an Auto Iris Lens Cable; PLUG CHANGE ON AUTO IRIS LENS CABLE; Auto Iris Plug
4 Pelco Manual C1901M (4/99) D Changing the Plug on an Auto Iris Lens Cable 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 Cover (supplied) Auto-iris lens cable Rib (If the cable is thickand the plug cover doesnot seat properly, cutaway this rib.) Lens plug (supplied) 4 2 1 3 Pin # DC-servo Lens Pin 3: Drive (+) Pin 1: Control (-...
Page 5 - Lens Installation; ON
Pelco Manual C1901M (4/99) 5 E C CS 2 1 4 3 Lens Installation A CCD-IRIS ON OFF CCD-Iris Function
Page 6 - CAMERA/LENS GEOMETRY–GENERAL INFORMATION
6 Pelco Manual C1901M (4/99) NOT AVAILABLE ON 3800 SERIES Incident Light LENS CAMERA (STYLIZED) Iris opening (sometimes referred to as aperture) isdefined by f/stop numbers. The higher the numberthe more closed the iris is. IRIS CCDIMAGER CCD Iris (Electronic Shutter) CCD out-put voltage is electron...
Page 7 - Sample Generic
Pelco Manual C1901M (4/99) 7 Information Box Information Box LENS TYPE MANUAL IRIS VARIABLE LIGHT CONDITIONS STATIC LIGHT CONDITIONS AUTO IRIS • Turn Manual Iris ring soiris is fully open and setthe Focus ring for ∞ (or distant object). • Adjust Backfocus withCCD IRIS switch initiallyset to the OFF ...
Page 8 - BACKFOCUS ADJUSTMENT; Tighten the Lock Screw.
8 Pelco Manual C1901M (4/99) Information Box Information Box The purpose of backfocusing is to make the adjustments necessary for the picture to remain in focus throughout the camera’szoom range, which is the case for instance, in motorized zoom, auto iris configurations. Manual Iris lens/camera com...
Page 9 - Connecting the Monitor to the MC3800 Series Cameras; CAMERA; To connect the camera:
Pelco Manual C1901M (4/99) 9 G Connecting the Monitor to the MC3800 Series Cameras F Connecting the MC3800-2 1 2 3 1 2 CAMERA Install the camera where it will not be affected by fluorescent lights or window reflections.If the camera is used under illumination that is not steady, the picture may flic...
Page 10 - Vertical Phase; not; AC Line Lock Adjustment
10 Pelco Manual C1901M (4/99) I Vertical Phase Vertical phase adjustment is not vertical roll adjustment. Each camera is adjusted to the AC zero crossover point at the factory. Problems arise, however, especially in largersystems, when: 1. Switching rapidly between widely separated cameras with manu...
Page 11 - INCIDENT LIGHT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT; Adjusting the Incident Light Level; LEVEL; SPECIFICATIONS
Pelco Manual C1901M (4/99) 11 INCIDENT LIGHT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Since the incident light level has been preset at the factory, usually no further adjustment isrequired. If the picture is too dark, however, or if the picture’s highlights are extremelyoverexposed, adjust the LEVEL adjustment screw. This...
Page 12 - REVISION HISTORY; REGULATORY NOTICES
12 Pelco Manual C1901M (4/99) REVISION HISTORY Manual # Date Comments C1901M 11/96 Original version. 4/99 Added MC3800-2X model. Revised manual to new format. ® Pelco and the Pelco logo are registered trademarks of Pelco. © Copyright 1999, Pelco. All rights reserved. Power Consumption: MC3800-2: App...