Page 2 - Introduction; Safe Use of Equipment” section first and observe these; power zoom; Exclusion of Liability; from the use of this Manual.
2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Communication Camera VC-C4/VC-C4R (the“Product”).Please read this Instruction Manual carefully to ensure that you use the Product correctlyand safely. Read the “ a Safe Use of Equipment” section first and observe these instructions when you use the P...
Page 3 - ENGLISH; Safe Use of Equipment; Important Warnings; FDA regulation
3 ENGLISH a Safe Use of Equipment An exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence ofi m p o r t a n t o p e r a t i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e ( s e r v i c i n g ) i n s t r u c t i o n s i n t h e l i t e r a t u r eaccompanying the equipment. a Importan...
Page 4 - FCC NOTICE
4 a Safe Use of Equipment FCC NOTICE PT-V4N/PT-V4NRThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference thatmay cau...
Page 5 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5 ENGLISH a Safe Use of Equipment a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS I n t h e s e s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s , t h e w o r d“ e q u i p m e n t ” r e f e r s t o t h e C a n o ncommunication camera VC-C4/VC-C4R andall its accessories. 1. Read Instructions - All the safety andoperating instruc...
Page 8 - Maintenance; Cleaning the Equipment; WARNING; Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners.; Cleaning the Lens; Icons Used in This Instruction Manual
8 a Safe Use of Equipment Maintenance Cleaning the Equipment 1. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet.2. Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water or a mild detergent. WARNING Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. The use of ...
Page 9 - CONTENTS
9 ENGLISH CONTENTS a Safe Use of Equipment .......................................................................................... 3 a Important Warnings .................................................................................... 3 a Important Operational Instructions ......................
Page 10 - Before You Use the Product; Checking the Accessories; AC cable; Nomenclature; Camera; Optional Product
10 Before You Use the Product Checking the Accessories Before you install the Product, check that all the items shown below are included in your productpackage. If any of these items is missing, contact your Canon dealer. AC adapter PA-V16 AC cable Wireless Controller WL-V5 Pin cable or VC-C4R camer...
Page 11 - Wireless Controller
Before You Use the Product ENGLISH 11 Wireless Controller 3 2 1 AF 6 5 4 MF 9 8 7 0 MENU ID HOME Fn BRIGHT ON SCREEN ∞ SET/OK CANCEL ZOOM T W WL-V5 WIRELESS CONTROLLER Battery coverSee page 15 for information on loading the batteries. BRIGHT button ( → P.19) Adjusts the brightness of the image on th...
Page 12 - Installing the Product; Install the camera securely.; Using a Tripod
Before You Use the Product 12 Installing the Product VC-C4 COMMUNICATIO N CAMERA VC-C4 Installation Install in a flat and stable location. VC-C4R Installation Firmly tighten the 2 screws (not supplied). Screw VC-C4R Mounting plate (Installation)• Distance between tapped holes: 114 mm (4 1 / 2 in.) •...
Page 13 - Using the Wide-angle Converter; Connecting the Components
Before You Use the Product ENGLISH 13 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 mounte...
Page 14 - Turning the Power ON and OFF; LED Displays and the Camera Status; LED Display
Before You Use the Product 14 Turning the Power ON and OFF The VC-C4/VC-C4R camera itself does not have a power switch. You can switch the camera onby plugging the AC adapter into a wall outlet. When power to the camera is switched on, theLED on the camera turns green. If the monitor is switched on,...
Page 15 - Loading the Batteries into the Wireless Controller; Remove the battery cover.; Observe the following precautions when handling batteries.; Operable Range of the Wireless Controller
Before You Use the Product ENGLISH 15 Loading the Batteries into the Wireless Controller The wireless controller requires two AA-type batteries. 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries. ■ T a k i n g c a r e t h a t t h e p o l e s ( + a n d - ) a r ecorrectly positioned. 3. Replace the...
Page 16 - Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller; Changing the Camera Head Angle; To move the camera head left and right (pan); To move the camera head up and down (tilt); Press the; To move the camera head to the Home position; Press the; Range of Camera Head Movement
16 Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller While the wireless controller buttons are being used, the LED on the camera blinks green (at0.1-second intervals) ( → P.14). Changing the Camera Head Angle (pan/tilt/home position) Use the procedures below to change the camera head angle. To mov...
Page 17 - Slow; Changes in the distance from the camera to the subject
Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller ENGLISH 17 Zooming In/Out (TELE/WIDE) The zoom function increases (zoom in) and decreases (zoom out) the size of the subject on themonitor screen. To zoom in (TELE): Press the t side of the button. ■ Holding down the button changes the rate of zoom...
Page 18 - Focusing; To use autofocus mode
Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller 18 Focusing (FOCUS) This section describes how to focus on the subject. The VC-C4/VC-C4R has an auto-focusmode, in which the camera automatically focuses on the subject, and a manual focus mode, inwhich the operator can adjust the focus by hand. To...
Page 19 - To fix the focus; To focus on nearby subjects; Adjusting the Brightness; To brighten or darken the image
Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller ENGLISH 19 To fix the focus Press the n button. ■ This switches auto-focus off and fixes the focus. To focus on nearby subjects Press the r button. ■ This enables switching the camera to manual focus mode whilemoving the focal point closer to the c...
Page 20 - Storing a Preset Camera Position; To store a position; To restore a preset position; Press a button from
Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller 20 Storing a Preset Camera Position 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 doesnot erase the stored p...
Page 21 - Switching the Camera ON and OFF; To switch the camera off; In the status of camera OFF, press the
Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller ENGLISH 21 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. To switch the camera off With the wireless controller in range of the camera, pressthe p button. ■ The im...
Page 22 - Camera Settings; Buttons Used to Specify the Settings; button; Setting Menu Description
22 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. 6 button : Moves the cursor right. Also proceeds to the n...
Page 23 - Setting the Clock
Camera Settings ENGLISH 23 Setting the Clock Use the procedure below to set the date and time. You can also select your preferred TIMESTYLE and DATE STYLE settings. 0 MA I N MENU SE T MENU D I SP MENU CA E MENU NEXT SE T LAY RA M BACK CANCE L NEXT SE T BACK CANCE L NEXT SE T BACK CANCE L SE T SE T C...
Page 25 - Setting the Camera Head Movement Speed and Pan Operation
Camera Settings ENGLISH 25 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 selectthe DIRECTION MIRROR setting (direction of camera head panning). 1 MA I N MENU SE T MENU D I SP MENU CA E MENU NEXT SE T L...
Page 26 - Setting the Range of Camera Head Movement
Camera Settings 26 Setting the Range of Camera Head Movement Use the procedure below to limit the range of camera pan and tilt ( → P.16). This feature allows you to watch the image on the monitor as you move the camera head to the position you want toset as the limit of movement. MA I N MENU SE T ME...
Page 27 - Setting the AE
Camera Settings ENGLISH 27 Setting the AE Use the procedure below to specify the AE (brightness adjustment) setting. FLICKERLESS AEis unnecessary to set. MA I N MENU SE T MENU D I SP MENU CA E MENU NEXT SE T LAY RA M BACK CANCE L SE T T I N N GS M I RROR . . ME A C RA MENU SPE EDSPE E AUTOAUTO D I T...
Page 29 - ID Mode; Setting the ID Number
29 ENGLISH ID Mode When multiple VC-C4/VC-C4R cameras are connected and installed, all the cameras in rangeof the wireless controller simultaneously perform the operations specified. In this situation, thecameras can be operated individually by assigning separate ID numbers to each camerabeforehand ...
Page 30 - Selecting the Camera to be Controlled
ID Mode 30 Selecting the Camera to be Controlled <Example> 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 Green ID2 Green ID3 Green ID2 Green NOTE ● Ch...
Page 31 - Cancelling ID Mode
ID Mode ENGLISH 31 Cancelling ID Mode <Example> 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 Orange ID2 Green ID3 Orange ID2 Green NOTE Check the LEDs on all the adjacent connected cameras to e...
Page 32 - The wireless controller does not work.; Troubleshooting
32 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.14 Check 2: The LED is red. Response: The camera is switched...
Page 33 - The camera will not move to a preset position.; button on; The camera will not focus.; button on the wireless
Troubleshooting ENGLISH 33 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.16 Check 2: The range of pan/tilt movemen...
Page 34 - Factory Default Settings
34 Factory Default Settings When the Product is shipped from the factory or when RESTORE DEFAULT has been set to[YES] ( → P.28), the settings are set to the default values shown below. (Camera Default Settings) Item Default Item Default Focus * Auto Preset None Brightness * Normal Clock and Text Not...
Page 35 - Specifications; Item
35 ENGLISH Specifications Item Details Video Signal Conforms to NTSC color format for USA, CanadaConforms to PAL color format for Europe, Asia, Oceania Image Sensor 1/4-inch CCD Total number of pixels NTSC: 410,000 (380,000 effective) pixelsPAL: 470,000 (440,000 effective) pixels Synchronization Int...
Page 36 - Appendix A; RS-232C Pin Out Diagrams; Personal Computer; Personal Computer
36 Appendix A (serial pin outs and bit rate setting) RS-232C Pin Out Diagrams 9pin DSUB to 8pin mini-DIN (VC-C4/VC-C4R) Connection Below is a cable pin out of the cable required to control this equipment from a computer with a9pin control port. 6 7 8 3 4 1 2 5 Female 9pin DSUB Personal Computer Male...
