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 KTC-XP1 UltraView Camera 

Package Contents 

 

 

1047441A / February 2004 

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ACKAGE 

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CAUTION:

 

Use direct plug-in UL listed power supplies marked Class 2 or  
LPS (limited power source) of the required output rating as listed  
on the unit. 

 

 

Manual Camera 

C-mount 

adapter 

(for C-mount lenses only)

 

Figure 1.  Package contents 

Note:

 The manual includes a quick reference guide for installation and programming. It is 

located in the fold of the manual. 

 

Summary of Contents for KTC-XP1

Page 1: ...KTC XP1 UltraView Camera With Xposure Technology ...

Page 2: ...ent For the latest product specifications visit GE Security online at www gesecurity com or contact your sales representative For technical support before and after installation call 800 469 1676 Technical support is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call Tech Support 800 469 1676 6 A M 5 P M PST Monday through Friday Tech Support 541 740 3589 all other times Main 800 343 3358 or 541 754 9133...

Page 3: ...OSD CONTROL OF MENUS 10 3 2 PROGRAMMING WITH THE MENUS 10 3 2 1 Main Menu 11 3 2 2 Camera Setup 11 3 2 2 1 CHANGING THE SIGNAL FORMAT 12 3 2 2 2 ADDING A CAMERA ID 12 3 2 2 3 SETTING THE LENS MODE AND ADJUSTING THE DEFAULTS 13 3 2 2 4 ADJUSTING THE SYNC MODE 15 3 2 2 5 ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL AGC 16 3 2 2 6 EXITING CAMERA SETUP 17 3 2 3 White Balance ATW ATW WIDE HOLD 17 3 2 4 Locatio...

Page 4: ... installing operating maintaining and troubleshooting this product refer to this document and any other documentation provided If you still have questions contact Technical Support GE Security Call 800 469 1676 Fax 541 752 9096 Note You should be at the equipment ready with details before calling Technical Support Conventions Used in this Manual Boldface or button icons highlight command entries T...

Page 5: ...listed power supplies marked Class 2 or LPS limited power source of the required output rating as listed on the unit Manual Camera C mount adapter for C mount lenses only Figure 1 Package contents Note The manual includes a quick reference guide for installation and programming It is located in the fold of the manual ...

Page 6: ...etween S VIDEO and monitor Figure 2 Video connections Note You can connect up to three monitors or devices to each camera 1 Connect a coaxial cable terminated with BNC connectors between the MON OUT connector of the camera and the video in connector on a test or local monitor 2 Connect a coaxial cable terminated with BNC connectors between the VIDEO OUT connector of the camera and the video in con...

Page 7: ...ses DD adjustment see note Figure 3 Lens mode DIP switch settings and iris level adjustment Note When the lens mode DIP switch is set to DD you can use the DD level screw iris level adjustment to ensure the correct exposure of images for the camera s position and the lighting conditions Use an insulated tool to rotate the screw Observe the results on the monitor screen for the best setting Note Th...

Page 8: ...lug C mount adapter for C mount lenses only Pins for solder side of lens plug DC type autoiris lens leads Red 9 VAC NC no connection Black ground White video Damping coil Damping coil Driving coil Driving coil Camera Autoiris lens connector Autoiris lens plug Lens autoiris lens shown a manual iris lens has no cable Figure 4 Attaching the customer supplied lens 1 If you are using a C mount lens scr...

Page 9: ...uminates to show that the camera is receiving power Figure 5 Power connections 1 With a screwdriver loosen the AC24V DC12V and GND terminal screws on the terminal block 2 Connect a universal 12 VDC 24 VAC power supply to the terminal block Note The terminal block is not polarity sensitive Either power lead can be connected to either terminal connector 3 Retighten the terminal screws until snug ens...

Page 10: ...ptions Use the right and left buttons to move horizontally to and between options Figure 6 OSD on screen display menu controls Note Wherever the PREVIOUS PAGE option appears use it to leave the current menu and return to the previous menu Move to the PREVIOUS PAGE option and press 3 2 PROGRAMMING WITH THE MENUS To access the main menu Press and hold the center selection button in Figure 6 for a fe...

Page 11: ...ction 3 2 4 Locations PTZ Use this menu to control the camera s digital PTZ functions See section 3 2 5 PTZ Exit Use this option to exit the OSD programming menus See section 3 2 6 Exiting with Saving or Canceling Changes 3 2 2 CAMERA SETUP Use these menus to configure signal format NTSC PAL camera ID i e title iris settings synchronization mode and gain control To access the Camera Setup menu At ...

Page 12: ...DDING A CAMERA ID You can add a camera ID i e title of up to 12 characters that will appear on the monitor screen You can also give it an opaque background to make it easier to see and position it on the screen to avoid covering critical viewpoints To add a camera ID CAMERA SETUP SYSTEM NTSC CAM_ID SETUP LIGHT CONTROL AIS SYNC LINELOCK AGC ON PREVIOUS PAGE 1 At the Camera Setup menu use the up and...

Page 13: ...sh saving the remaining characters in the camera title c Move to the ID POSITION option and toggle between the position options Leave the desired option displayed d Move to the ID BACKGROUND option and toggle between the background options Leave the desired option displayed e Move to the PREVIOUS PAGE option and press to return to the Camera Setup menu 3 2 2 3 SETTING THE LENS MODE AND ADJUSTING T...

Page 14: ...the gain when the autoiris lens begins to close Threshold for adjusting the gain of the autoiris lens control signal Note The threshold adjustment for the AES mode is typically not needed unless color bands are visible in very bright scenes Raise the threshold to correct AIS MENU LEVEL MAX 90 MIN THRESHOLD MIN 0 MAX PREVIOUS PAGE To adjust the level and threshold defaults of a lens mode With the s...

Page 15: ...ertical interval sync pulse with the mains frequency of the power source The same power source must be used to power all cameras in the system for consistent phasing Use the line lock sync mode for cameras being powered by AC power supplies Use the V phase adjustment to adjust individual cameras when they are powered from sources with differing phases Note Using a DC power supply will cause the sy...

Page 16: ...ption and press to leave the current menu 3 2 2 5 ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL AGC To reduce the amplitude decay of an electronic signal and the resulting noise in images you can adjust the maximum value for the gain control This camera provides both automatic and manual control adjustments for the predetermined margins that regulate the voltage level To set the AGC mode At the Camera Setu...

Page 17: ...g Move to the PREVIOUS PAGE option and press to leave the current menu 3 2 2 6 EXITING CAMERA SETUP To exit camera setup At the Camera Setup menu use the up and down buttons to move to the PREVIOUS PAGE option then press the center selection button CAMERA SETUP SYSTEM NTSC CAM_ID SETUP LIGHT CONTROL AIS SYNC LINELOCK AGC ON PREVIOUS PAGE 3 2 3 WHITE BALANCE ATW ATW WIDE HOLD White balance modes AT...

Page 18: ... ATW WIDE and HOLD then press the center selection button to select the option showing Note If selecting the Hold option first fill the viewing area with a neutral background of white or gray 3 2 4 LOCATIONS LIGHTING ENVIRONMENTS The location settings provide three presets and one customizable setting for defining the lighting environment that the camera is viewing General Use this setting for hig...

Page 19: ... selected With CUSTOM_WDR still highlighted press the center selection button At the WDR menu use the up and down buttons to move between the bias and limit scales and use the right and left buttons to adjust the markers on the scales Note Observe the results on the monitor screen for the best settings Note Adjusting the bias changes the dynamic range of the camera s light meter Reducing the limit...

Page 20: ...PAGE To adjust the PTZ limits At the PanTiltZoom menu use the up and down buttons to move between the zoom pan and tilt scales and use the right and left buttons to adjust the markers on the scales Zoom default is 1 pan default is 0 tilt default is 0 Note Observe the results on the monitor screen for the best settings Note On the zoom scale 1 is 1X digital zoom and 10 is 4X digital zoom The pan an...

Page 21: ...ES To exit At the Main Menu use the up and down buttons to move to the EXIT option use the right and left buttons to move to and between the exit options SAVE CHANGES NO CHANGE FACTORY DEFAULT then press the center selection button to select the option showing Note FACTORY DEFAULT restores the factory default settings before exiting the programming menus This replaces all custom settings ...

Page 22: ...the camera is lit If the LED is not lit check the camera power supply Monitor is not functioning properly Connect a test monitor to the MON OUT connection to check for a local video signal No picture on the monitor Camera is not set up properly for the lens type Set the lens selection switch for the type of lens being used VD or DD see Figure 3 Ensure that the autoiris plug in is connected properl...

Page 23: ...ion at the monitor is correct Confirm that the cable between the camera and the monitor is working properly Camera is not focused properly Refer to the instructions that came with the lens you purchased Picture quality is poor Camera is not set up properly for the lens type C mount lens attach the C mount adapter between the lens and the camera CS mount lens remove the C mount adapter Ensure that ...

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