Pelco C10CH - Manual

C2946M-E (1/09) 7 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 undesire...

8 C2946M-E (1/09) Description The C10CH Series camera is a compact, ultra high resolution camera that features a 1/3-inch CCD imager. Its ultra high resolution and high-density image sensor produces superior images. On-screen programmable menus can be accessed using the side panel button. Use these ...

C2946M-E (1/09) 9 Camera Layout Figure 1. C10CH Series Camera ì Camera Mount: Use the top or bottom mount hole. The maximum thread depth is 0.25 inches (6.4 mm). Refer to Camera Mounting on page 11. î Back Focus Locking Screw: Use a 1.5-mm Allen wrench to adjust the back focus (refer to Lens Focusin...

10 C2946M-E (1/09) Installation LENS MOUNTING The C10CH Series camera supports both manual and auto iris lenses, either fixed focal length or varifocal. It also supports both DC and video drive lenses. It automatically senses an auto iris lens as soon as you plug in the connector. The camera has a s...

C2946M-E (1/09) 11 CAMERA MOUNTING The C10CH Series camera can be mounted from either the top or bottom, depending on the type of camera mount used in your installation. Use a standard 1/4-20 screw. The maximum thread depth (top) is 0.188 inches (4.7 mm). To extend the thread depth (top) to 0.25 inc...

12 C2946M-E (1/09) CONNECTING POWER The C10CH Series camera is designed to operate from either a 12 VDC or a 24 VAC power source. The camera automatically senses power type. Use only a Class 2 isolated power source that can supply 12 VDC ±15% or 24 VAC ±15%, 50/60 Hz. Maximum power consumption is ab...

C2946M-E (1/09) 13 CONNECTING AC POWER The C10CH Series camera requires a power supply of 24 VAC ±15% (20.4 to 27.6 VAC), 50/60Hz. Make sure the power supply has a minimum rating of 270 mA. When connecting more than one camera to the same AC transformer, remember the following information: • Connect...

14 C2946M-E (1/09) CONNECTING DC POWER The C10CH Series camera requires a power supply of 12 VDC ±15% (10.2 to 13.8 VDC). Make sure the power supply has a minimum rating of 390 mA. To connect DC power refer to Figure 5, and then complete the following steps: 1. Strip at least 0.4 inches (10 mm) of t...

C2946M-E (1/09) 15 Accessing the Setup Menus Use the 5-position button controller on the side panel of the camera to access and navigate the on-screen display (OSD) menus (refer to Figure 6 and Table C). Figure 6. Side Panel Button Options To display a menu, complete the following steps: 1. Press an...

16 C2946M-E (1/09) Setup Menus The C10CH Series camera uses setup menus instead of hardware switches for configuring the camera. As a result, you have more options for customizing the camera for its specific application. NOTE: After you customize any aspect of the C10CH Series camera, be sure to sav...

18 C2946M-E (1/09) PROFILES Use this option to select a profile or save custom settings. Use profiles for faster installation or to adjust camera settings quickly for changing light conditions. The default setting is STANDARD. The C10CH Series camera offers four predefined profiles and one custom, o...

C2946M-E (1/09) 19 EXPOSURE SETTINGS Select this option to configure the exposure settings for the C10CH Series camera. AUTO EXPOSURE The automatic exposure feature automatically adjusts the electronic shutter and mechanical iris to set the correct exposure. Default settings depend on the selected p...

20 C2946M-E (1/09) DC IRIS LEVEL Select this option to adjust the electronic properties of the DC drive auto iris lens to the auto iris electronic properties of the camera. Perform this procedure before using the camera or each time you change the lens. To perform this procedure, complete the follow...

C2946M-E (1/09) 21 FUNCTION SETTINGS Select this option to configure the function settings for the C10CH Series camera. LINE SYNC Use line synchronization to eliminate the vertical roll that occurs when multiple cameras are connected to the same switching device. Line synchronization locks each came...

22 C2946M-E (1/09) GAMMA Gamma correction adjusts the video signal to compensate for the nonlinear response of the monitor display. Select one of the following options: 60%(NORM) or 100%. The default setting depends on the selected profile (refer to Table D on page 18). SHARPNESS Sharpness enhances ...

C2946M-E (1/09) 23 TITLE Select this option to configure the camera title. TITLE: Use this option to enable or disable the title display. The default setting is OFF. EDIT TITLE: Use this option to enter or edit the camera title, up to 16 characters. The default setting is blank. To enter a camera ti...

24 C2946M-E (1/09) SYSTEM INFORMATION Select this option to display the camera firmware information. Restore Factory Settings Select this option to reset the camera to the factory default settings. This option clears all saved user-definable settings, except the following: • CAMERA SETUP menu: ADDRE...

C2946M-E (1/09) 25 Lens Focusing After mounting the lens, you must focus your C10CH Series camera. You will adjust both the back focus (on the camera) and the fine focus (on the lens). NOTE: The back focus has already been adjusted using a standard CS mount lens. However, you might need to adjust it...

C2946M-E (1/09) 29 Specifications GENERAL Imaging Device 1/3-inch interline transfer CCD Picture Elements NTSC 768 (H) x 494 (V) (approx. 380k) PAL 752 (H) x 582 (V) (approx. 440k) Sensing Area 3/16 x 1/8-inch (4.7 x 3.5 mm) Scanning System NTSC 525 lines, 2:1 interlace PAL 625 lines, 2:1 interlace ...

The materials used in the manufacture of this document and its components are compliant to the requirements of Directive 2002/95/EC. This equipment contains electrical or electronic components that must be recycled properly to comply with Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Union regarding the disp...