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TK-C553
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the body. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
TK-C553
Serial No.
COLOR DOME CAMERA
SC96896H-001
(B)
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(symbol provided by RETAC)
S3126A
1. Read all of these instructions.
2. Save these instructions for later use.
3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid clean-
ers or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.
6. Do not use this appliance near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
7. Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The
appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the appliance.
Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or
sold with the appliance. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved
by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
8. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are pro-vided for ventilation, and
to insure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This appli-
ance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper
ventilation is provided.
9. This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your
dealer or local power company. For appliance designed to operate from battery power,
refer to the operating instructions.
10. This appliance system is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a
third (grounding) pin). This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
11. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it form the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
12. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this appliance where the
cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
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13. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance.
14. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.
15. Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.
16. Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
17. Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service person-
nel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
c. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Ad-
just only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.
e. If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need
for service.
18. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replace-
ment parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the origi-
nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
19. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to
perform routine safety checks to determine that the appliance is in safe operating
condition.
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FOR USA AND CANADA
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.REFER
SER VICING T O
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash wish arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of uninsulated "dangerous volt-
age" within the product's enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to con-
stitute a risk of electric shock to per-
sons.
The exclamation point within an equi-
lateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important op-
erating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompa-
nying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
Information for USA
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)
RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Class B est
conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Due to design modifications, data given in this
instruction book are subject to possible change
without prior notice.
AVERTISSEMENT:
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES
D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTRO-
CUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER
L'APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA
PLUIE.
Safety Precautions
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Thank you for purchasing this product.
(These instrustions are for TK-C553U and TK-C553E)
CONTENTS
Features ............................................................................................................................... 6
Operating Precautions ......................................................................................................... 6
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................... 7
Controls, Connectors and Indicators
Camera Body ........................................................................................................ 8
Ceiling Mount ...................................................................................................... 11
SYSTEM
System with Remote Control Unit RM-P2580 ................................................................... 12
INSTALLATION
Connections to Camera Terminal Board ........................................................................... 15
Ceiling Installation ............................................................................................................. 17
Adjusting the Camera Angle .............................................................................................. 19
Connection for Adjustment of the Camera ........................................................................ 21
SETUP MENU
SETUP MENU Flow ........................................................................................................... 22
Menu Settings Using the Operation Buttons on the Camera Body .................................. 24
Menu Settings Using the RM-P2580 ................................................................................. 25
SETUP MENU Screen ....................................................................................................... 26
VIDEO ADJUSTMENT Screen .......................................................................................... 27
MODE SELECT Screen .................................................................................................... 29
COMMUNICATION Screen ............................................................................................... 30
FUNCTION Screen ............................................................................................................ 31
BLC (Back Light Compensation) Adjustment .................................................................... 32
Fixed Light Metering Areas ................................................................................................ 32
User Settable Light Metering Areas ................................................................................... 33
Manual Adjustment of White Balance ............................................................................... 33
AWC (One-Push Auto White Balance) Adjustment ........................................................... 35
CAMERA TEXT Setting ..................................................................................................... 36
AUTO START DEMO ......................................................................................................... 38
POSITION TEXT Setting ................................................................................................... 39
AUTO PATROL Setting ...................................................................................................... 41
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 43