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Installation/Operation
MC3700 Series
Monochrome Camera
C1987M (6/02)
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[ 2 ] Pelco Manual C1987M (6/02)
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CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS ..................................................................................................... 4 Regulatory Notices ................................................................................................................................................... 4 DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................................................ 5 Models ..........
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS Prior to installation and use of this product, the following WARNINGS should be observed. 1. Installation and servicing should be done only by qualified service and installation personnel. 2. Installation shall be done in accordance with all local and national electrical and mechanical codes utilizing only approved materials. 3. Use only installation methods and materials capable of supporting four times the maximum specified load. 4. Use only UL listed class 2
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DESCRIPTION The MC3700 Series monochrome video camera is compact, with a 1/3-inch CCD imager. The camera has a direct drive/auto iris lens connector and adjustable back focus, and accepts C and CS lenses. Models MC3700S-2 Standard resolution, 380 TV lines, SuperHAD™ CCD, 0.08 lux @ 50 IRE, f1.2, EIA MC3700S-2X Standard resolution, 380 TV lines, SuperHAD™ CCD, 0.08 lux @ 50 IRE, f1.2, CCIR Pelco Manual C1987M (6/02) [ 5 ]
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CAMERA LAYOUT BACK FOCUS ADJUSTMENT MOUNT ADAPTER LOCKING SCREW PHASE ADJUSTMENT LENS LEVEL ADJUSTMENT POWER CONNECTOR COSMETIC TRIM RING BACK FOCUS ADJUSTMENT RING BNC VIDEO CONNECTOR LED LENS CONNECTOR DIP SWITCHES (COVER REMOVED) Figure 1. Camera Layout NOTE: The cosmetic trim ring conceals the LED light for more discreet surveillance operations. The trim ring also hides the power connectors and protects the DIP switches. INSTALLATION Lens Mounting The MC3700 Series camera can use fixed iris,
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3 4 PIN DC (AID) AUTO IRIS LENS VIDEO (AIV) AUTO IRIS LENS 1 Control coil negative (-) Not used 2 Control coil positive (+) Lens positive supply 3Drive coil positive (+) Video drive signal 12 4Drive coil negative (-) Ground Figure 2. AID/AIV Lens Connector Camera Mounting Use a standard 1/4-20 screw (provided) with a maximum thread length of 3/8-inch (10 mm) for top or bottom cam- era mounting. The mount adapter may be fitted to the top or bottom of the camera. The camera is shipped with the mo
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POWER AND VIDEO CONNECTIONS MC3700 Series camera is designed to operate from a 12 VDC or 24 VAC power supply. The power supply con- nections are shown in Figure 4. The LED on the back panel of the camera indicates that power is connected. Use only a Class 2 isolated power supply. Power consumption is less than 5 watts. CLASS 2 CLASS 2 ISOLATED ISOLATED POWER POWER SUPPLY SUPPLY 24 VAC 12 VDC Figure 4. Power Supply Connections To connect the camera power and video: 1. Remove the cosmetic trim ri
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AC Operation Only – If you are wiring more than one camera to the same transformer, connect one side of the transformer to the same terminal on all cameras, and connect the other side of the transformer to the remaining 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. Table A. Recommended Wire Gauge and Wiring Distances The following are the recomm
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LENS SETUP AND FOCUS PROCEDURES Video Drive Auto Iris Lens When a video drive auto iris lens is used, the lens mode selector switch must be set to AIV. Switch the ESC and AGC OFF. Refer to the lens instructions and adjust the lens for the optimum picture (video output level of 1V peak-to-peak). Switch the AGC ON. To focus, fully open the iris by covering the lens with a suitable neutral density (ND*) filter. If the viewed scene is 6.5 feet (2 m) away or farther, set the lens focus to infinity (f
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BACK FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 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: a. Clockwise - Moves the CCD sensor assembly towards the back of the lens. b. Counterclockwise - Moves the CCD sensor away from the lens. 3. When the back focus adjustment is satisfactory, tighten the locking screws. Do not over-turn or force the
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SWITCH SETTINGS - + - + PHASE LEVEL LL INT 10 9 AIV AID NOR SHP 8 LIN NOR 7 HI STD 6 OFF AGC 5 OFF ESC 4 OFF BLC 3 BLC OFF 2 WND OFF 1 Figure 6. Switch Settings (Defaults) NOTE: Under most conditions, no setting of switches will be required. Please read the details of each switch before making any adjustments. LL/INT Synchronization Selection – Switch Setting 10 Locks the frame rate to the power supply frequency. Eliminates vertical roll caused by multiple cameras connected to the same sw
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AGC OFF/AGC ON – Switch Setting 5 Automatically adjusts the image to compensate for low light levels when using fixed or manual iris lenses. 5 AGC AGC (Default setting) - Enables the AGC mode. 5 OFF - Disables the AGC mode. OFF ESC ON/ESC OFF (Electronic Sensitivity Control) – Switch Setting 4 The ESC feature compensates for an excessive light level by automatically adjusting shutter speed. Selecting ESC Iris disables manual shutter speed selection. The ESC Iris setting must not be used when the
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CAMERA SYNCHRONIZATION When using one AC power supply in a multi camera system, a brief vertical roll may occur on the monitor each time a camera view is switched. To eliminate vertical roll adjust the phase control to synchronize (line-lock), the cameras to one another. The synchronization switch (DIP switch 10) for each camera must be set to LL. Use the potentiometer located on the side of the camera to make adjustments It may be necessary to have two people in communication when synchronizing
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SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL CCD Sensor: 1/3-inch Synchronization System: AC line lock or internal oscillator Horizontal Resolution: 380 TV lines Iris Control: Electronic/passive Minimum Illumination: 0.08 lux @ 50 IRE, f1.2 Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 52 dB (AGC Off) Gain Control: Automatic Vertical Phase: Adjustable 0° ±120° Automatic Gain Control: Selectable by DIP switch setting Backlight Compensation: Selectable by DIP switch setting Scanning System: 525 lines, 2:1 interlace Auto Iris Lens Type: DC/vi
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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 Pelco manufactured cameras (CC3500/CC3600/CC3700 and MC3500/MC3600 Series); two years on all other cameras. ® • Three years on Genex Series (multiplexers, server, and keyboard). •Two years on cameras and all standard motorized or fixed f
