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AFETY
ATTENTION:-
Only qualified and experienced personnel should install and service this equipment.
Cameras operating at AC mains 230 V contain hazardous voltages.
Do not remove the camera casing, as there is a risk of injury or death by electric shock.
No user serviceable parts inside.
Cameras connected to mains supplies must be connected to an earth connection.
Only operate low voltage cameras from a Class 2 isolated power supply.
The GE series of CCTV cameras are designed for use in general purpose CCTV applications.
Only operate the cameras between –10
Do not use the camera outside the specified power supply range.
The cameras must be used in a clean, dry, dust free environment, unless fitted into a suitable protective
housing rated at IP65.
The voltage required to operate the camera is clearly marked on the rear of the camera.
Low voltage versions must be used with a Class 2 isolated power supply
The Red Power LED on the rear panel indicates that power is connected.
L
ENSES
To optimise the picture quality from the camera, it is important to select the appropriate lens for the
application, and to ensure the lens is correctly set up.
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Before fitting a lens, make sure that the rear of the lens does not touch the CCD image sensor
inside the camera.
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Do not touch the surface of the CCD image sensor.
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Do not expose the CCD image sensor to direct sunlight, as this may impair or damage the
camera's performance
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All GE cameras support the use of C and CS type lenses.
Four types of lenses can be used with the digital range of cameras (see section Setup for pictures):
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Fixed Iris and Manual Iris lenses are recommended for internal applications, and where the light
levels are constant. These lenses do not require any wiring connections to the camera. Ensure that
the Lens Mode switch on the rear of the camera is set to AES.
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Auto Iris lenses and Direct Drive lenses are connected to the camera via the auto-iris connector
and are suitable for both internal and external applications. A suitable 4-pin connector is provided
within the camera packaging. For the wiring connections for both types of lenses, refer to this
manual and the lens manufacturer documentation.
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An Auto Iris lens internally monitors the video signal from the camera, and automatically adjusts
the iris to the varying light levels. Typically, these lenses provide a level adjustment on the side on
the lens casing (refer to the lens manufacturer documentation). Ensure that the Lens Mode switch
is set to VD when using an auto iris lens.
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A Direct Drive lens is controlled internally from the camera, and automatically adjusts the iris to the
varying light levels. To adjust the level of the lens to obtain 1 Volt p-p, use the DC level adjustment
potentiometer on the side of the camera. Ensure that the Lens Mode switch is set to DD when
using a Direct Drive lens.
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