Canon VC 10 Manuel d'instructions

Please read this instruction manual carefully before operation.Be sure to read the “Safe Use of Equipment” section beforeusing this equipment. Store t

NomenclatureVC-C310Before You Use the VC-C3RS232C terminalS VIDEO out terminalVIDEO out terminalAUDIO2 out terminalAUDIO1 out terminalCamera head LEDZ

11Wireless ControllerFOCUS button ( P.19,20)AUTO : Switches to auto-focus.MANUAL : Switches to manualfocus.NEAR : Shortens the focal distance.FAR : Le

Connecting the ComponentsBefore connecting any of the components, make sure that the camera control unit andthe base are switched OFF.12Before You Use

Installing the VC-C3To ensure that the VC-C3 remains safely fixed in place, use the Velcro®strips providedto mount the VC-C3.The camera and the camera

Loading the Batteries into the Wireless Contro l l e rThe wireless controller requires two R6/AA-type batteries (not supplied).1. Remove the battery c

The LEDsThe VC-C3 has three LEDs (camera head, base and camera control unit).15*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 15

First check that the components are correctly connected. (P.12)Turning the Units ON and OFFThere are power switches available on both the camera contr

The camera control unit’s main power switch ON and thebase power switch OFFThe LEDs on the camera head and camera control unit are green and the image

OperationsChanging the Camera Head Angle (Pan/Tilt/Home Position)This section describes how to change the angle of the camera head.To move the camera

Focusing (FOCUS)This section describes how to focus on the subject.To use auto-focus modePress the button.19Subjects not suitable for auto-focusThe V

2IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Canon Communication Camera VC-C3.Read this Instruction Manual carefully to ensure that you use the VC-C3 cor

To use manual focus modePress the button.To focus on nearby subjectsPress the button. Holding down the button continues to shorten thefocal distanc

Zooming In/Out (TELE/WIDE)The zoom function increases and decreases the size of the subject on the monitorscreen. You can zoom in and out using the zo

Adjusting the Brightness (BRIGHTNESS)This function increases the brightness level of an image when it appears dark on themonitor.To adjust the brightn

Storing a Preset Position/Restoring a Preset PositionThis section describes how to store a camera head angle, zoom position andbrightness level.Up to

OPERATE ModeWhen you turn the VC-C3 ON, the VC-C3 automatically enters the OPERATE mode.To go out of the OPERATE modeWhen the VC-C3 is in the OPERATE

Multiple VC-C3s can be operated separately by assigning an ID number to each VC-C3 and then specifying the desired ID number from the wireless control

Selecting the VC-C3 to be ControlledWhen you select a specific VC-C3 to be controlled, only the selected VC-C3 willrespond to wireless controller comm

In this example, the VC-C3 with ID number 2 is selected and the operation ofthe VC-C3s with different ID numbers is restricted.The ID numbers have bee

28ID ModeCancelling ID ModeCancelling the selection and removing the restriction on the operation of other VC-C3sallows all the VC-C3s to again be con

29In this example, the selection of the VC-C3 with ID number 2 is cancelled andthe restriction on the operation of VC-C3s with other ID numbers is rem

3An exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to thepresence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions

Check the following before contacting your Canon supplier.The wireless controller does not work.Check 1: Is the base LED OFF?Response: • Turn the base

31Cannot adjust the camera head angle properly.Check: Will the camera head move to the limit of its operating range? P.18Response: Something has direc

32The outside of the VC-C3 should be cleaned periodically.Cleaning the Exterior1. Turn the camera control unit’s main power switch and thebase power s

33Specifications* When using your computer to control the VC-C3, the image on the screen canappear shaky when the camera head is being moved slowly.Th

34Quick Guide of Operation*VC-C3/E/US/QX3.32 5/29/01 3:26 PM Page 34

RS-232C Pin Out Diagrams9pin DSUB to 8pin mini-DIN (VC-C3) ConnectionBelow is a cable pin out of the cable required to control the VC-C3 from a comput

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FCC NOTICECommunication Camera VC-C3/PT-V1/CCU-V1This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditio

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS5In these safety instructions the word “e q u i p m e n t ”r e f ers to the CANON communication cameraVC-C3 and all its a

grounding conductors, location of antennadischarge unit, connection to groundingelectrodes, and requirements for thegrounding electrode. See figure 1.

21. Do not install the equipment in thefollowing locations as this can cause a fireor electric shock:- Hot locations- Close to a fire- Very humid or d

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9Before You Use the VC-C3Checking the AccessoriesCamera CCU (Camera control unit)(Camera head and base)Wireless controller AC adapterCCU (camera contr