Canon VC-C4 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALPlease read this instruction manual carefully before operation.Be sure to read the “aSafe Use of Equipment” section beforeusing this

10Before You Use the ProductChecking the AccessoriesBefore you install the Product, check that all the items shown below are included in your productp

Before You Use the ProductENGLISH11Wireless Controller321AF654MF9870MENUIDHOMEFnBRIGHTON SCREEN∞SET/OK CANCELZOOMTWWL-V5WIRELESS CONTROLLERBattery cov

Before You Use the Product12Installing the ProductVC-C4COMMUNICATION CAMERAVC-C4 InstallationInstall in a flat and stable location.VC-C4R Installation

Before You Use the ProductENGLISH13Using the Wide-angle ConverterThe optional Wide-angle Converter WL-37 can be used to provide wide-angle shots (appr

Before You Use the Product14Turning the Power ON and OFFThe VC-C4/VC-C4R camera itself does not have a power switch. You can switch the camera onby pl

Before You Use the ProductENGLISH15Loading the Batteries into the Wireless ControllerThe wireless controller requires two AA-type batteries.1. Remove

16Controlling the Camera from the Wireless ControllerWhile the wireless controller buttons are being used, the LED on the camera blinks green (at0.1-s

Controlling the Camera from the Wireless ControllerENGLISH17Zooming In/Out (TELE/WIDE)The zoom function increases (zoom in) and decreases (zoom out) t

Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller18Focusing (FOCUS)This section describes how to focus on the subject. The VC-C4/VC-C4R has an auto-

Controlling the Camera from the Wireless ControllerENGLISH19To fix the focusPress the n button. This switches auto-focus off and fixes the focus.To f

2IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Canon Communication Camera VC-C4/VC-C4R (the“Product”).Please read this Instruction Manual carefully to ensu

Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller20Storing a Preset Camera PositionThis section describes how to store a camera head angle, zoom pos

Controlling the Camera from the Wireless ControllerENGLISH21Switching the Camera ON and OFFThe camera is switched on and off by using the p (camera ON

22Camera SettingsSet and display the clock and text, and specify camera operation settings.Buttons Used to Specify the SettingsThe wireless controller

Camera SettingsENGLISH23Setting the ClockUse the procedure below to set the date and time. You can also select your preferred TIMESTYLE and DATE STYLE

Camera Settings24Entering CharactersThe characters that can be specified are uppercase letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9) and somesymbols (<, >,

Camera SettingsENGLISH25Setting the Camera Head Movement Speed and Pan OperationUse the procedure below to set the speed at which the camera head pans

Camera Settings26Setting the Range of Camera Head MovementUse the procedure below to limit the range of camera pan and tilt (→ P.16). This feature all

Camera SettingsENGLISH27Setting the AEUse the procedure below to specify the AE (brightness adjustment) setting. FLICKERLESS AEis unnecessary to set.M

Camera Settings28RS-232C SettingsThese settings are used for controlling the VC-C4/VC-C4R from a PC or other device. TheDATA 8 BIT and NON PARITY sett

29ENGLISHID ModeWhen multiple VC-C4/VC-C4R cameras are connected and installed, all the cameras in rangeof the wireless controller simultaneously perf

3ENGLISHa Safe Use of EquipmentAn exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence ofimportant operating and mainte

ID Mode30Selecting the Camera to be Controlled<Example> As shown in the figure below, of 4 cameras (ID1 to ID3) only the cameras with IDnumber 2

ID ModeENGLISH31Cancelling ID Mode<Example> In this example, the selection made in the previous section of the cameras with IDnumber 2 is cancel

32Check the following before contacting your Canon supplier.The wireless controller does not work.Check 1: The LED is not lit.Response: Check that the

TroubleshootingENGLISH33The camera will not move to a preset position.Check 1: The camera head will not move to the limit of its range of movement.Res

34Factory Default SettingsWhen the Product is shipped from the factory or when RESTORE DEFAULT has been set to[YES] (→ P.28), the settings are set to

35ENGLISHSpecificationsItem DetailsVideo Signal Conforms to NTSC color format for USA, CanadaConforms to PAL color format for Europe, Asia, OceaniaIma

36Appendix A (serial pin outs and bit rate setting)RS-232C Pin Out Diagrams9pin DSUB to 8pin mini-DIN (VC-C4/VC-C4R) ConnectionBelow is a cable pin ou

4a Safe Use of EquipmentFCC NOTICEPT-V4N/PT-V4NRThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two condition

5ENGLISHa Safe Use of Equipmenta IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIn these safety instructions, the word“equipment” refers to the Canoncommunication camer

6a Safe Use of Equipmentantenna discharge unit, connection togrounding electrodes, and requirementsfor the grounding electrode. See figure 1.fig-1EXAM

7ENGLISHa Safe Use of Equipment21. Do not install the equipment in thefollowing locations as this can cause afire or electric shock: - Hot locations -

8a Safe Use of EquipmentMaintenanceCleaning the Equipment1. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet.2. Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft clo

9ENGLISHCONTENTSa Safe Use of Equipment ....................... 3 a Important Warni