INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VC-C4

ENGLISH

CO UNI
f:4-MM
ION CAM
64mmCAT
1:1.4-2
.8 ERA

Please read this instruction manual carefully before operation.

Be sure to read the aSafe Use of Equipment section before
using this equipment. Store this manual in a readily accessible
location for future reference.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Canon Communication Camera VC-C4/VC-C4R (the
Product).
Please read this Instruction Manual carefully to ensure that you use the Product correctly
and safely. Read the aSafe Use of Equipment section first and observe these
instructions when you use the Product.

Features of the VC-C4/VC-C4R Communication Camera

1/4 inch CCD, 410,000 pixels (NTSC) or 470,000 pixels (PAL) for high-quality
images
High-performance 16 power zoom
Wide angle photographic range
High-speed precision camera head movement
Preset function (programmable presets can be stored in cameras memory)
Camera ID setting
Clock and text display function
Up to 9 VC-C4/VC-C4R cameras can be controlled from 1 PC

Exclusion of Liability
If the Product is connected to a recording device (for example a VCR), Canon Inc.
accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any financial losses that may be incurred
as a result of the loss of recorded information or images, regardless of the internal
or external cause of the loss.

Copyright Information
Video or still images recorded using your VC-C4/VC-C4R cannot be used in ways that
infringe copyright laws or without the consent of the owner, unless intended for personal
use only.

Notes
1. The unauthorized transfer of all or any part of the contents of this Manual is forbidden.
2. The contents of this Manual are subject to change without notice.
3. Every effort has been made to ensure that this Manual is flawless. However, if you
find any oversights, please let us know.
4. Item 3. notwithstanding, Canon accepts no responsibility for any effects resulting
from the use of this Manual.
CANON and the CANON logo are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. Other names
of products and companies mentioned in this Manual are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the respective companies.

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An exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the equipment.

a Important Warnings
a CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

a Important Operational Instructions

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The serial number of this equipment may be found on the back of the camera
head. No others have the same serial number as yours.
You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this
book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased from
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No. VC-C4 or VC-C4R
Serial No.

a WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

a CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
FDA regulation
This communication camera has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) for use as a medical device. When incorporated into a system
with medical applications, FDA regulations may apply. Therefore, please consult
your legal advisor to determine whether FDA regulations apply.

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FCC NOTICE
PT-V4N/PT-V4NR
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part
15 of FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise
specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you
could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. (516) 328-5600

IC NOTICE
This product does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the Interference-causing equipment standard entitled
Digital Apparatus, ICES-003 of the Industry Canada.

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a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and

operating instructions should be read
before the equipment is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and
operating instruction should be retained
for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the
equipment and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and
maintenance instructions should be
followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this equipment from the
wall outlet before cleaning.
Wipe the equipment with a clean soft
cloth. If necessary, put a cloth in diluted
neutral detergent and wring it well before
wiping the equipment with it. Finally, clean
the equipment with a clean dry cloth. Do
not use benzene, thinner or other volatile
liquids or pesticides as they may damage
the products finish. When using
chemically-treated cleaning cloths,
observe those precautions accordingly.
6. Accessories - Do not use accessories not
recommended in this manual as they may
be hazardous. Always use specified
connection cables. Connect devices
correctly.
7. Water and Moisture - Hazard of electric
shock - Do not use the equipment near
water or in rainy/moist situations. Do not
put a heater near this equipment.
8. Placing or Moving - Do not place on an
unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table.
The equipment may
fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult,
and serious damage to

the equipment. An equipment and cart

combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the equipment and
cart combination to overturn.
9. Power Sources - The PA-V16 AC adapter
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 supply to your home, consult your
equipment dealer or local power
company.
Regarding other power sources such as
battery power, refer to instructions in this
manual.
10. Polarization - The PA-V16 AC adapter is
equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug
(a plug having one blade wider than the
other).
The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
If the plug still fails to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.

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In these safety instructions, the word

equipment refers to the Canon
communication camera VC-C4/VC-C4R and
all its accessories.

11. Power Cord Protection - Power cords

should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them. Pay
particular attention to plugs and the point
from which the cords exit the equipment.
12. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an
outside antenna is connected to the
equipment, be sure the antenna is
grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Section 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
No.70-1984, provides information with
respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of

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antenna discharge unit, connection to

grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See figure 1.
fig-1
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT (NEC
SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING
CLAMP

GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION
810-21)

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CLAMPS

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)

13. Lightning - For added protection of this

equipment during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, disconnect it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna. This will prevent damage to the
equipment due to lightning and power-line
surges.
14. Power Lines - An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits
as contact with them might be fatal.
15. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets
and extension cords as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push
objects of any kind into this equipment
through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any
kind onto the equipment.

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17. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this

equipment yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
18. Damage Requiring Service - Disconnect
this equipment from the wall outlet and
all power sources including batteries, and
refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions.
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or
objects have fallen into, the equipment.
c. If the equipment has been exposed to
rain or water.
d. If the equipment does not operate
normally even if you follow the
operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the
operation instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may result
in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the equipment to
its normal operation.
e. If the equipment has been dropped or
the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the equipment exhibits a distinct
change in performance. This indicates
a need for service.
19. Replacement Parts - When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts
that are specified by Canon or that have
the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
20. Safety Check - Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this equipment, ask
the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the equipment
is in safe operating order.

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21. Do not install the equipment in the

following locations as this can cause a
fire or electric shock:
- Hot locations
- Close to a fire
- Very humid or dusty locations
- Locations exposed to direct sunlight
- Locations exposed to salt spray
- Close to flammable solvents (alcohol,
thinners, etc.)
22. When any of the following occurs,
immediately switch OFF the equipment,
unplug it from the main power supply and
contact your nearest Canon supplier. Do
not continue to use the equipment as this
can cause a fire or electric shock.

- When the batteries are used up, or

when the equipment will not be used
for an extended period, remove the
batteries.
- When replacing the batteries, always
replace both batteries, and do not use
different types of batteries together.
- Ensure that the + and - terminals are
correctly positioned when you load the
batteries.
- If any soiling or leakage of the internal
battery fluid occurs, thoroughly clean
the soiling or leaked fluid with water.

- The equipment emits any smoke, heat,

abnormal noise, or unusual odor.
- A metal object falls into the equipment.

23. Please observe the following when using

the equipment. Failure to do so can result
in a fire or electric shock.
- Do not use flammable sprays near the
equipment.
- Do not subject the equipment to strong
impacts.

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- The equipment is damaged in some

way.

24. Please observe the following when

handling the batteries. Failure to do so
can result in the batteries bursting or
emitting heat, sparks or corrosive fluid.
- Do not throw the batteries into a fire,
and do not heat, short-circuit or attempt
to disassemble the batteries.
- Do not attempt to recharge the
batteries.
- Do not use batteries other than those
specified for use with the equipment.
25. Please observe the following when
handling the batteries. Failure to do so
may result in the batteries bursting or
emitting heat, sparks or corrosive fluid.

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Maintenance
Cleaning the Equipment
1. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet.
2. Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft cloth that has been moistened
with water or a mild detergent.

WARNING
Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners.
The use of such substances can cause a fire or electric shock.

3. Wipe with a dry cloth.

4. When you have finished, plug the AC adapter back in to the wall
outlet.

Cleaning the Lens

Use a commercially available lens cleaner to remove any soiling from the lens.
The auto-focus may not function correctly if the surface of the lens is dirty.
Scratches on the surface of the lens will cause image defects.

Icons Used in This Instruction Manual

NOTE

MEMO

Indicates important information that must be observed or actions that are

prohibited during an operation. These notes must be read to prevent
possible faults or damage to the equipment.
Indicates supplementary information or a reference to an operation. Users
are advised to read these memos.

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CONTENTS
a Safe Use of Equipment ..........................................................................................
a Important Warnings ....................................................................................
a Important Operational Instructions ...........................................................
a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................
Maintenance ....................................................................................................
Icons Used in This Instruction Manual ...............................................................

3
3
3
5
8
8

Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller ........................................... 16

Changing the Camera Head Angle (pan/tilt/home position) ..................... 16
Range of Camera Head Movement ........................................................................... 16
Zooming In/Out (TELE/WIDE) ....................................................................... 17
Focusing (FOCUS) ........................................................................................ 18
Adjusting the Brightness (BRIGHT) ............................................................ 19
Storing a Preset Camera Position ............................................................... 20
Switching the Camera ON and OFF ............................................................. 21
Camera Settings ....................................................................................................... 22
Buttons Used to Specify the Settings ......................................................... 22
Setting Menu Description .......................................................................................... 22
Setting the Clock ........................................................................................... 23
Entering Characters ...................................................................................... 24
Selecting Display/Hide Clock and Text ....................................................... 24
Setting the Camera Head Movement Speed and Pan Operation .................... 25
Setting the Range of Camera Head Movement .......................................... 26
Setting the AE ................................................................................................ 27
VC-C1 Mode and VC-C3 Mode Setting Menu ............................................. 27
RS-232C Settings .......................................................................................... 28
ID Mode ......................................................................................................................
Setting the ID Number ..................................................................................
Selecting the Camera to be Controlled .......................................................
Cancelling ID Mode .......................................................................................

29
29
30
31

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................
Factory Default Settings ...........................................................................................
Specifications ............................................................................................................
Appendix A ................................................................................................................

32
34
35
36

ENGLISH

Before You Use the Product .................................................................................... 10

Checking the Accessories ........................................................................... 10
Nomenclature ................................................................................................ 10
Camera ...................................................................................................................... 10
Wireless Controller .................................................................................................... 11
Installing the Product ................................................................................... 12
Connecting the Components ....................................................................... 13
Turning the Power ON and OFF ................................................................... 14
LED Displays and the Camera Status ....................................................................... 14
Loading the Batteries into the Wireless Controller ................................... 15
Operable Range of the Wireless Controller ............................................................... 15

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Checking the Accessories
Before you install the Product, check that all the items shown below are included in your product
package. If any of these items is missing, contact your Canon dealer.

or
VC-C4 camera

VC-C4R camera

AC adapter PA-V16

Wireless Controller WL-V5

AC cable

2 AA-size manganese batteries

Instruction Manual
Warranty Card

Pin cable

Optional Product
Wide-angle Converter WL-37
Cannot be used on the VC-C4R ( P.13).

Nomenclature
Camera
VC-C4
Camera head

VC-C4R
(Front)
Base

Wireless controller
sensor

Camera head

(Rear)

RS-232C input terminal

RS-232C output terminal
VIDEO OUT terminal
S VIDEO OUT terminal
DC IN 13V terminal

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Wireless controller
sensor

Base

LED

10

LED

RS-232C input terminal

RS-232C output terminal
VIDEO OUT terminal
S VIDEO OUT terminal
DC IN 13V terminal

Before You Use the Product

Wireless Controller
Camera ON/OFF button ( P.21)
Switches the camera on and off.

SET/OK button ( P.20, 22)

Used to store preset positions.
Can also be used to proceed to
the next level when specifying
settings in a setting menu.
FOCUS button ( P.18, 19)
Adjusts the focus.
AF : Switches to auto-focus.
MF : Focus is fixed.

: Lengthens the focal

distance.

: Shortens the focal

distance.

BRIGHT

T
W

HOME

SET/OK

CANCEL

AF

MF

0
ON SCREEN Fn

ID

WL-V5

WIRELESS CONTROLLER

ON SCREEN button ( P.24)

Displays or hides the date, time
and text.
Fn button
Not used.

ZOOM button ( P.17)

Increases or decreases the size of the
subject on the monitor screen.
T : Enlarges the subject (zoom in).
W : Shrinks the subject (zoom out).

ZOOM

MENU

Camera control button ( P.16, 22)

Used to change the camera head angle
and to move the on-screen cursor.
^ V < > : Move the camera head up,
down, left and right
respectively.
HOME : Moves the camera head to the
center.
CANCEL button ( P.20, 22)
Cancels registration of a preset camera
position. Also cancels a setting selected
in a setting menu and returns you to the
previous level.
Number buttons ( P.20, 30)
Used to store and restore preset
positions, and to select the camera when
multiple cameras are used. The * and
# buttons are not used.
MENU button ( P.22)
Used to display the MAIN MENU and to
exit a setting menu.
ID button ( P.30)
Used to control multiple cameras
individually. When the cameras are
switched off, pressing this button begins
individual camera control.

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BRIGHT button ( P.19)

Adjusts the brightness of the
image on the monitor.
+ : Brightens the image.
: Darkens the image.

Battery cover
See page 15 for information
on loading the batteries.

MEMO

Whenever possible, switch the camera off when it is not in use ( P.21) as this
reduces power consumption. If the camera will not be used for an extended period,
unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet ( P.14). If you turn the power off, the
date and time will be cleared.

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Installing the Product

VC-C4 Installation
Install in a flat and stable location.

VC-C4R Installation
Firmly tighten the 2 screws (not supplied).

VC-C4

COMMUNICATI
ON CAMER
A

Mounting plate
VC-C4R
Screw
Screw

(Installation)
Distance between tapped holes: 114 mm (4 1/2 in.)
Tapped hole diameter: 6 mm (7/32 in.)
Mounting plate thickness: 1 mm (1/16 in.)

WARNING
Install the camera securely.
When installing the camera on the ceiling, contact your Canon dealer.
When installing the camera on the ceiling, check that the ceiling is strong enough to
bear the weight of the camera including the installation bracket. Installation in a weak
location could result in the camera falling and causing serious injury.
At least once a year, check for looseness in the camera installation mount. (If the
optional wide-angle converter is used, check the converter mount also.)

NOTE

The permissible camera installation angles are 20 from the horizontal. (15
when the optional wide-angle converter is used.)

Using a Tripod
The screw mount for a tripod is located in the center of the underside of the camera.

NOTE

Do not overtighten the mounting screw.

If excessive force is used to tighten the
mounting screw, camera head movement may
be impeded, or other malfunctions may result.
Always use a tripod mounting screw that is less
than 6.0 mm (1/4 in.) in length. The use of screws
6.0 mm (1/4 in.) long or longer could damage
the camera. Also, the tripod seat used should
be at least 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) in diameter.

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30 mm
(1 3/16 in.)
or wider

Less than
6.0 mm
(1/4 in.)
Mounting
screw

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Using the Wide-angle Converter

The optional Wide-angle Converter WL-37 can be used to provide wide-angle shots (approx.
0.74 the normal focal distance).
Mount the wide-angle converter correctly so that it is level and fitted securely onto the camera.
When mounted correctly, the wide-angle converter should turn roughly 3 times before stopping.

Wide-angle Converter

WARNING
The Wide-angle Converter WL-37 is designed specifically for the VC-C4 and cannot
be used on the VC-C4R. If the converter is used on the VC-C4R, the mount will gradually
loosen and the converter will fall off the camera.

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NOTE

The camera may not operate correctly if a wide-angle converter other than the
WL-37 is used.
The permissible range of camera installation angles with the wide-angle
converter mounted on the camera is 15 from the horizontal.

Connecting the Components

(Rear of camera)
VC-C
4

COMMUNICATIO
f:4-64mm
N CAMERA
1:1.4-2.8

To RS-232C-IN

AC cable
DC IN 13V

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

OUT RS232C

IN

Another
VC-C4/VC-C4R

RS-232C cable
RS-232C cable
Pin cable
AC adapter
S-VIDEO cable

MEMO

To RS-232C terminal

PC

To VIDEO IN terminal
To S-VIDEO IN terminal

Monitor

No S-VIDEO or RS-232C cable is supplied with the camera. Consult your dealer
for information on suitable RS-232C cables for your computer.

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Turning the Power ON and OFF

The VC-C4/VC-C4R camera itself does not have a power switch. You can switch the camera on
by plugging the AC adapter into a wall outlet. When power to the camera is switched on, the
LED on the camera turns green. If the monitor is switched on, an image appears on the screen.
Camera
to AC outlet

Monitor
AC adapter

AC cable

NOTE

Whenever you turn the power on, first press any button on the wireless
controller. This initializes the camera head position. Initialization takes several
seconds. During initialization, the LED on the camera flashes green (at 1-second
intervals).
Never touch the camera head during initialization as this could prevent successful
initialization and cause faults.
Wait at least five seconds before turning the power back on after shutting it off.
Turning it on too quickly may result in a malfunction. Observe the precautions
given in a Safe Use of Equipment/a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
( P.57).

LED Displays and the Camera Status

LED Display
Green

Blinking green

Camera Status
Camera is on. ( P.21)

At 0.1-sec. intervals

Wireless controller button being used.

At 0.5-sec. intervals

Storing or restoring a preset ( P.20), or displaying

a setting menu. ( P.22)

At 1-sec. intervals

Camera head position initialization in progress.

Individual camera operation in progress and this camera
is not selected. ( P.30)

Orange
At 0.1-sec. intervals

Camera is not selected for individual operation and is being

controlled from the wireless controller. ( P.30)

At 0.5-sec. intervals

The camera is being selected or deselected for

individual operation. ( P.30)

Blinking orange

Red

Camera is off. ( P.21)

Off

Power is off.

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Loading the Batteries into the Wireless Controller

The wireless controller requires two AA-type batteries.

1.

Remove the battery cover.

2.

Insert the batteries.

Taking care that the poles (+ and -) are
correctly positioned.

Replace the battery cover.

WARNING
Observe the following precautions when handling batteries.
Failure to do so could result in the batteries bursting or emitting heat, sparks or corrosive fluid.

Do not throw the batteries into a fire, and do not heat, short-circuit or attempt
to disassemble the batteries.
Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.

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3.

Operable Range of the Wireless Controller

Use the wireless controller within the range described below, facing it toward the sensor for the
wireless controller. The operable range of the wireless controller varies depending on the amount
of charge remaining in the batteries and interference from other objects. (This applies equally to
the VC-C4R.)
5m
(16 ft. 4 7/8 in.)
90

30

90
30

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Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller

While the wireless controller buttons are being used, the LED on the camera blinks green (at
0.1-second intervals) ( P.14).

Changing the Camera Head Angle (pan/tilt/home position)

Use the procedures below to change the camera head angle.

To move the camera head left and right (pan)

Press the 4 and 6 buttons.

ZOOM

BRIGHT

When pointing the remote control in the direction of the camera

and using it, the image on the monitor moves in the direction of
the arrow on the button pressed, and the camera head moves
in the oppsite direction.
When DIRECTION MIRROR ( P.25) is set to ON, the camera
head moves in the direction of the arrow on the button pressed.
Holding the button down increases the speed of camera head
movement as shown below.
Low speed Medium speed High speed

T
W

HOME

SET/OK

CANCEL

AF

MF

0
ON SCREEN Fn

ID

MENU

To move the camera head up and down (tilt)

Press the 8 and 5 buttons.
Holding the button down increases the speed of camera head
movement as shown below.
Low speed Medium speed High speed

To move the camera head to the Home position

Press the h button.
This moves the camera head to the center position at high speed.

NOTE

Do not attempt to manually change the camera head angle.

If the camera head is accidentally moved, either by hand or by
being struck by an object, always press the h button. The
deviation from the position that the camera memorizes will be
corrected and the operation will be back in order.

Range of Camera Head Movement

The figures below show the range of camera head movement from a horizontal position. The
default range of upward movement for the VC-C4 is 30, but the range can be set to 90
( P.26).
30
100

100
10
170

30
170

VC-C4

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90

VC-C4R

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Zooming In/Out (TELE/WIDE)

The zoom function increases (zoom in) and decreases (zoom out) the size of the subject on the
monitor screen.

To zoom in (TELE):
BRIGHT

Press the t side of the button.

ZOOM

Holding down the button changes the rate of zoom as shown

below.
Slow
Fast

HOME

SET/OK

CANCEL

AF

MF

0
ON SCREEN Fn

ID

MENU

To zoom out (WIDE):

Press the w side of the button.

ENGLISH

Holding down the button changes the rate of zoom as shown

below.
Slow
Fast

MEMO

Focusing Range
At some zoom settings, the camera may not be able to focus on the subject.
Changes in the distance from the camera to the subject
Effective focusing range
Distance

1 m (39 3/8 in.)

80 cm (31 1/2 in.)

1 cm
(13/32 in.)
Zoom position
W end of zoom

T end of zoom

Down to approx. 1cm (13/32 in.)

Up to approx. 80 cm (31 1/2 in.)

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Focusing (FOCUS)
This section describes how to focus on the subject. The VC-C4/VC-C4R has an auto-focus
mode, in which the camera automatically focuses on the subject, and a manual focus mode, in
which the operator can adjust the focus by hand.

To use autofocus mode

BRIGHT

ZOOM

Press the a button.

The camera focuses automatically.

HOME

SET/OK

CANCEL

AF

MF

0
ON SCREEN Fn

NOTE

ID

MENU

Subjects not suitable for auto-focus

The camera may have difficulty focusing automatically on subjects of the type
shown below. Use the manual focus mode for such situations.

Subjects with little or

no contrast (a white
wall, for example)

Angled subjects

Horizontally striped
subjects

Insubstantial subjects
such as flames or
smoke

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Highly reflective
subjects

Subjects seen through

glass

Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller

To fix the focus

BRIGHT

ZOOM

Press the n button.

This switches auto-focus off and fixes the focus.

T
W

To focus on nearby subjects

HOME

SET/OK

CANCEL

AF

MF

Press the r button.

This enables switching the camera to manual focus mode while
moving the focal point closer to the camera.
Holding the button down moves the focal point closer to the
camera.

0
ON SCREEN Fn

ID

MENU

To focus on distant subjects

Press the e button.
This enables switching the camera to manual focus mode while
moving the focal point further from the camera.
Holding the button down moves the focal point further away
from the camera.
At some zoom settings, the camera may not be able to focus
on the subject ( P.17).

This function brightens or darkens the image on the monitor. When the camera is switched on,
the brightness is set to the Normal level.

To brighten or darken the image

BRIGHT

ZOOM

Press the z side of the button to brighten the image and

the x side to darken the image.

Normal brightness

Brighter

CANCEL

AF

MF

The image gradually brightens (or darkens) while the button is

held down.
Darker

HOME

SET/OK

ENGLISH

Adjusting the Brightness (BRIGHT)

0
ON SCREEN Fn

ID

MENU

The Normal brightness setting corresponds to setting [5] in the

AE REFERENCE screen ( P.27). The brightest setting is [10]
and the darkest setting is [1].
It may not be possible to adjust the brightness when the area
around the subject is extremely dark. In this event, use lighting
to brighten the area around the subject.

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Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller

Storing a Preset Camera Position

This section describes how to store a camera head angle, zoom position and brightness level.
Up to nine (1 to 9) preset positions can be stored. Switching the power off or the camera off does
not erase the stored preset positions.

To store a position
BRIGHT

ZOOM

T
W

CANCEL

AF

MF

0
ON SCREEN Fn

ID

The focus setting is not stored.

2. Press the s button.

HOME

SET/OK

1. Set the camera head angle, zoom position and brightness.

MENU

The LED on the camera blinks green (at 0.5-second intervals).

Press the c button again to cancel the operation.

3. Press a button from 1 to 9.

When the position has been stored, the LED on the camera
stops blinking and remains green.
Any existing preset information is overwritten.

To restore a preset position

Press a button from 1 to 9.
The VC-C4/VC-C4R returns to the stored camera head angle,
zoom position and brightness level.

MEMO

During preset operations, the camera pans and tilts at the speeds set for pan/
tilt operation in the setting menu. When the AUTO setting is selected, the
head moves at the maximum speed ( P.25).
Stored preset position information can only be overwritten. Stored preset
positions cannot be erased. However, the preset position is cleared if the
COMMAND mode is changed.
If the camera is in manual focus mode, the focus may be incorrect when a
preset position is restored. In this event, set the camera to auto-focus mode or
focus the camera manually.

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Controlling the Camera from the Wireless Controller

Switching the Camera ON and OFF

The camera is switched on and off by using the p (camera ON/OFF) button on the wireless
controller.

To switch the camera off

BRIGHT

ZOOM

With the wireless controller in range of the camera, press

the p button.

The image disappears and the LED on the camera turns red
(camera OFF). The camera will now respond only to the p
button or i button on the wireless controller.

HOME

SET/OK

CANCEL

AF

MF

To switch the camera on

In the status of camera OFF, press the p button.

0
ID

MENU

ENGLISH

ON SCREEN Fn

An image appears on the monitor screen and the LED on the

camera turns green (camera ON). The camera will now respond
to all operations performed from the wireless controller.
Even if the camera is off, when you press the i button the
LED on the camera blinks orange and you can begin ID mode
operation ( P.30).

MEMO

Even if you switch the camera off, electric current will continue to flow to the
camera. However, the power of the camera will not be turned off ( P.14).
Accordingly, even if you switch the camera off, stored preset positions, the date
and the time are not cleared.
Whenever possible, switch the camera off when it is not in use as this reduces
power consumption. If the camera will not be used for an extended period,
unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. If you turn the power off, the date
and time will be cleared.

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Camera Settings
Set and display the clock and text, and specify camera operation settings.

Buttons Used to Specify the Settings

The wireless controller buttons shown below are used for the setting.

58 buttons : Move the cursor up and down.

BRIGHT

ZOOM

6 button

: Moves the cursor right. Also proceeds to the next

setting level.

4 button

: Moves the cursor left.

c button

: Returns to the previous screen without confirming

any settings.

s button

: Confirms the settings and proceeds to the next

setting level.

m button

: Displays or hides the setting menu. While the

setting menu is displayed, the LED on the camera
blinks green (at 0.5-sec intervals).

o button

: Displays or hides displays such as the clock and

text ( P.24). If no date or time is set, the date
setting (01.JAN.00) and time setting (00.00.00AM)
blink. Note that this button is disabled when the
camera is in the setting menu.

HOME

SET/OK

CANCEL

AF

MF

0
ON SCREEN Fn

ID

MENU

Setting Menu Description

Press the m button to display the setting menu.
Cursor
MA I N

MENU

SET MENU

SET MENU
D I SP LAY MENU
CAMERA MENU

NEXT SET

BACK CANCEL

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: Use this menu to specify the settings used to control

the camera from a PC or another unit via the RS-232C
input terminal ( P.28).
DISPLAY MENU : Use this menu to set the clock and to enter the
characters ( P.23, 24).
CAMERA MENU : Use this menu to change the settings for camera
head pan and tilt speed, the range of camera head
movement, and the camera head brightness level
( P.2527).

Camera Settings

Setting the Clock

Use the procedure below to set the date and time. You can also select your preferred TIME
STYLE and DATE STYLE settings.
MA I N

or

MENU

D I SPLAY MENU

D I SP LAY MENU

TXT D I SPLAY
TXT SETT I NGS . .

CAMERA MENU

NEXT SET

0 1 . JAN . 0 0

SET T I ME

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 AM

T I ME STYLE

AM / PM

DATE STYLE

DD / MM / YY

NEXT SET

NEXT SET

BACK CANCEL

DA TE& T I ME SE TT I NGS
SET DATE

DA TE& T I ME SE TT I NGS

ON
DATE D I SPLAY
T I ME D I SPLAY
ON
DATE&T I ME SETT I NGS . .

SET MENU

DA TE& T I ME SE TT I NGS

or

SET DATE

0 1 . J AN . 0 0

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

BACK CANCEL

or

ON

BACK CANCEL

SET DATE

0 1 . J AN . 0 0

SET T I ME

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 AM

T I ME STYLE

AM / PM

DATE STYLE

DD / MM / YY

NEXT SET

DA TE& T I ME SE TT I NGS
SET DATE

1 2 . J UN . 0 0

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

BACK CANCEL

DA TE& T I ME SE TT I NGS
SET DATE

1 2 . J UN . 0 0

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

or

Set minutes and seconds likewise.

DA TE& T I ME SE TT I NGS
SET DATE

0 1 . J AN . 0 0

SET T I ME

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 AM

DATE STYLE
NEXT SET

DA TE& T I ME SE TT I NGS

DA TE& T I ME SE TT I NGS

or
SET T I ME

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 AM

SET T I ME

0 1 : 3 0 : 0 0 AM

SET T I ME

0 1 : 3 0 : 0 0 PM

AM / PM
DD / MM / YY
SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

BACK CANCEL

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

or

DA TE& T I ME SE TT I NGS
SET DATE

0 1 . J AN . 0 0

SET T I ME

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 AM

T I ME STYLE

AM / PM

DATE STYLE

DD / MM / YY

NEXT SET

DA TE& T I ME SE TT I NGS

or
T I ME STYLE

24H
AM / PM

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

BACK CANCEL

DA TE& T I ME SE TT I NGS
SET DATE

0 1 . J AN . 0 0
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 AM

T I ME STYLE

AM / PM

DATE STYLE

DD / MM / YY

NEXT SET

Example of screen
displayed when 24H and
YY/MM/DD are selected.
DA TE& T I ME SE TT I NGS

or

SET T I ME

ENGLISH

T I ME STYLE

DA TE& T I ME SE TT I NGS

DA TE& T I ME SE TT I NGS

or

SET DATE

0 0 . 0 6 . 1 2

SET T I ME

13 : 30 : 00

T I ME STYLE

2 4H

DATE STYLE

YY / MM / DD

NEXT SET

BACK CANCEL

DATE STYLE

YY / MM / DD
DD / MM / YY
SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

BACK CANCEL

or

MEMO

When you turn the power off ( P.14), the specified date and time are cleared and
the settings revert to the factory default settings ( P.34). However, these settings
are not cleared if you switch the camera off ( P.21).

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Camera Settings

Entering Characters
The characters that can be specified are uppercase letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9) and some
symbols (<, >, -, /,., : and spaces). Text can be entered anywhere on the screen outside the
character area. Repeat steps w and e in the procedure below for each character entered. If the
text runs over multiple lines, repeat steps q to t for each line. To delete a character, place the
cursor over the l (backspace) and press the s button to delete the text one character at a
time.
q

Selected position

24 columns

or
MA I N

or

ON
DATE D I SPLAY
T I ME D I SPLAY
ON
DATE&T I ME SETT I NGS . .

D I SP LAY MENU

ON

TXT D I SPLAY
TXT SETT I NGS . .

CAMERA MENU

NEXT SET

D I SPLAY MENU

MENU

SET MENU

NEXT SET

BACK CANCEL

Character area

11 lines

Cursor

to set the
position

AB C D E F G H I J K L
MNOPQRS T UVWX

BACK CANC EL

Select a character
and press

Text cannot be placed in

the character area.

r When you have finished,

move the cursor to [OK].

YZ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
<> - / . :
OK

CAMERA 1

AB C D E F G H I J K L
MNOPQRS T UVWX

Backspace
Space

Selecting Display/Hide Clock and Text

Select ON to display the date, time and text, and select OFF to hide them. If you select ON, you
can display and hide the date, time and text by pressing theo button.
MA I N

MENU

SET MENU

D I SPLAY MENU

D I SPLAY MENU

ON
DATE D I SPLAY
T I ME D I SP LAY
ON
DATE&T I ME SETT I NGS . .

D I SP LAY MENU
CAMERA MENU

NEXT SET

or

TXT D I SPLAY
TXT SETT I NGS . .
BACK CANCEL

NEXT SET

or

DATE D I SPLAY

ON
OFF

ON

BACK CANCEL

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

or

D I SPLAY MENU

D I SPLAY MENU

ON
DATE D I SPLAY
T I ME D I SP LAY
ON
DATE&T I ME SETT I NGS . .
TXT D I SPLAY
TXT SETT I NGS . .
NEXT SET

or

T I ME D I SPLAY

ON
O FF

ON

BACK CANCEL

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

or
Example of clock and text display
D I SPLAY MENU

D I SPLAY MENU

ON
DATE D I SPLAY
T I ME D I SP LAY
ON
DATE&T I ME SETT I NGS . .
TXT D I SPLAY
TXT SETT I NGS . .
CAMERA 1

00 . 06 . 12
0 1 : 3 0 : 0 0 PM

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NEXT SET

ON

BACK CANCEL

or
TXT D I SPLAY

ON
O FF

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

or

Camera Settings

Setting the Camera Head Movement Speed and Pan Operation

Use the procedure below to set the speed at which the camera head pans and tilts and to select
the DIRECTION MIRROR setting (direction of camera head panning).
MA I N

MENU

SET MENU

or

CAME RA MENU
PAN SPEED
T I LT SPEE D

AUTO
AUTO

or

CAME RA MENU
PAN

SPEED

AU TO
MANUAL

D I SP LAY MENU
MOVABLE RANGE . . DEFAULT
A E SETT I NGS . .
D I RECT I ON M I RROR
O FF

CAMERA MENU

NEXT SET

NEXT SET

BACK CANCEL

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

BACK CANCE L

CAME RA MENU
PAN

SPEED

CAME RA MENU
AU TO
MANUAL

PAN

SPEED
MANUAL

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

or

CAME RA MENU
PAN SPEED
T I LT SPEE D

AUTO
AUTO

or

CAME RA MENU
T I LT SPEE D

AUTO
MANUAL

MOVABLE RANGE . . DEFAULT

A E SETT I NGS . .
O FF
D I RECT I ON M I RROR
SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

BACK CANCE L

CAME RA MENU
T I LT SPEED

ENGLISH

NEXT SET

CAME RA MENU
AU TO
MANUAL

T I LT SPEED
MANUAL
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

or

CAME RA MENU
PAN SPEED
T I LT SPEE D

AUTO
AUTO

or

MOVABLE RANGE . . DEFAULT

A E SETT I NGS . .
O FF
D I RECT I ON M I RROR
NEXT SET

NOTE

BACK CANCE L

CAME RA MENU

D I RECT I ON M I RROR

or

ON
O FF

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

If you set DIRECTION MIRROR to ON, the camera head pans in the direction
indicated on the 4 or 6 button ( P.16).
The pan and tilt speeds set here are also used in preset position operations
( P.20). And also if the AUTO setting is selected, the camera head moves at
the maximum speed.

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Camera Settings

Setting the Range of Camera Head Movement

Use the procedure below to limit the range of camera pan and tilt ( P.16). This feature allows
you to watch the image on the monitor as you move the camera head to the position you want to
set as the limit of movement.
or
MA I N

or

CAME RA MENU

MENU

SET MENU

PAN SPEED
T I LT SPEE D

CAME RA MENU

CAME RA MENU

AUTO
AUTO

D I SP LAY MENU
MOVABLE RANGE . . DEFAULT
A E SETT I NGS . .
D I RECT I ON M I RROR
O FF

CAMERA MENU

NEXT SET

NEXT SET

BACK CANCEL

When the setting is unchanged

When you select [YES] the

settings are saved and the
procedure ends.
When you select [NO] the
procedure ends without
saving the settings.

BACK CANCE L

or

MOVABLE RANGE . . DE FAULT

MANUAL

MOVABLE RANGE . . DE FAULT

MANUAL

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

MOVABLE RANG E

MOVABLE RANG E

R I GHT L I M I T SET + 0 0 0 D E G
LEFT L I M I T SET

+ 0 0 0DEG

UP L I M I T SET

+ 0 0 0DEG

DOWN L I M I T SET

+ 0 0 0DEG

NEXT SET

BACK CANCEL

R I GHT L I M I T SET + 0 0 0 D E G

or

Watch the monitor image to

move to the desired limit.

MOVABLE RANG E

MOVABLE RANG E

R I GHT L I M I T SET + 0 0 0 D E G
LEFT L I M I T SET

+ 0 0 0DEG

UP L I M I T SET

+ 0 0 0DEG

DOWN L I M I T SET

+ 0 0 0DEG

NEXT SET

MOVABLE RANG E

BACK CANCEL

LEFT L I M I T SET

or

+ 0 0 0DEG

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

Watch the monitor image to

move to the desired limit.

SAVE SETT I NGS?

YES

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

NO

When the setting is

changed

MOVABLE RANG E

MOVABLE RANG E

R I GHT L I M I T SET + 0 0 0 D E G
LEFT L I M I T SET

+ 0 0 0DEG

UP L I M I T SET

+ 0 0 0DEG

DOWN L I M I T SET

+ 0 0 0DEG

NEXT SET

BACK CANCEL

UP L I M I T SET

or

+ 0 0 0DEG

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

Watch the monitor image to

move to the desired limit.

MOVABLE RANG E

MOVABLE RANG E

R I GHT L I M I T SET + 0 0 0 D E G
LEFT L I M I T SET

+ 0 0 0DEG

UP L I M I T SET

+ 0 0 0DEG

DOWN L I M I T SET

+ 0 0 0DEG

NEXT SET

BACK CANCEL

or

DOWN L I M I T SET

+ 0 0 0DEG

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

Watch the monitor image to

move to the desired limit.

MEMO

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The limits for the range of camera head movement are as follows:
VC-C4:
100 left and right, 90 upward and 30 downward
VC-C4R: 170 left and right, 10 upward and 90 downward

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Camera Settings

Setting the AE
Use the procedure below to specify the AE (brightness adjustment) setting. FLICKERLESS AE
is unnecessary to set.
or
MA I N

CAME RA MENU

MENU

SET MENU

PAN SPEED
T I LT SPEE D

AUTO
AUTO

D I SP LAY MENU

AE S E TT I NG
A E REFERENCE

D E F AU L T

FL I CKERLESS AE

OF F

MOVABLE RANGE . . DEFAULT

A E SETT I NGS . .
O FF
D I RECT I ON M I RROR

CAMERA MENU

NEXT SET

or

NEXT SET

BACK CANCEL

NEXT SET

BACK CANCE L

BACK CANCEL

[5] corresponds to the Normal

brightness setting ( P.18)
AE S E TT I NG
A E REFERENCE

AE S E TT I NG
D E F AU L T

FL I CKERLESS AE

A E REFERENCE

AE S E TT I NG
D E F AU L T
MANUAL

A E REFERENCE

AE S E TT I NG
D E F AU L T
MANUAL

A E REFERENCE
MANUAL

OF F
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

NEXT SET

BACK CANCEL

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

or

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

or

Use this procedure to set the COMMAND setting for using the VC-C4/VC-C4R in Canon
Communication Camera VC-C1 mode or VC-C3 mode ( P.28). When you set COMMAND to
VC-C1 mode or VC-C3 mode, some of the setting menus and specifications change, as shown
below.
MAIN MENU
MA I N

SET MENU

MENU

CAMERA MENU
CAME RA MENU

SET MENU
RS - 232C S ETT I NGS . .

SET MENU

REMO TE CONTRO LLE R I D

COMMAND

CAMERA MENU

PAN SPEED
T I LT SPEE D

AE S E TT I NG
AUTO
AUTO

VC - C 3 MOD E

AE SETTING
A E REFERENCE
FL I CKERLESS AE

A E SETT I NGS . .
D I RECT I ON M I RROR

ENGLISH

VC-C1 Mode and VC-C3 Mode Setting Menu

D E F AU L T
OF F

O FF

RESTORE DEFAULT
NEXT SET

NOTE

BACK CANCEL

NEXT SET

BACK CANCEL

NEXT SET

BACK CANCE L

NEXT SET

BACK CANCEL

REMOTE CONTROLLER ID in the SET MENU and AE REFERENCE in the AE

SETTING are only enabled in VC-C3 mode and do not appear in the VC-C1
mode.
If you press the s button after changing the mode, the screen momentarily
goes blank. This is not a fault. Also, when you change modes, all the stored
preset positions are cleared and the range of camera head movement reverts
to the default values in each mode.
The range of pan/tilt/zoom movement in VC-C1 mode corresponds to that
available on the VC-C1 itself.

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Camera Settings

RS-232C Settings
These settings are used for controlling the VC-C4/VC-C4R from a PC or other device. The
DATA 8 BIT and NON PARITY settings are fixed, and the menu is used to check them only.
DATA 8 BIT and NON PARITY are to be read only.
MA I N

MENU

SET MENU

or

SET MENU

D I SP LAY MENU

REMO TE CONTRO LLE R I D

CAMERA MENU

COMMAND

BACK CANCEL

NEXT SET

VC - C 4 MOD E

RESTORE DEFAULT
NEXT SET

or

RS - 232C S ETT I NGS . .

BACK CANCEL

RS - 232C SE TT I NGS
BAUD RATE

or
1

STOP B I T
DA TA 8 B I T
NON PAR I TY
NEXT SET

R EAD ON LY
BACK CANCEL

NON PAR I TY
NEXT SET

MEMO

or

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

or

RS - 232C SE TT I NGS

9600
1

STOP B I T
DA TA 8 B I T

4800
9600
14400
19200

R EAD ON LY

RS - 232C SE TT I NGS
BAUD RATE

RS - 232C SE TT I NGS
BAUD RATE

9600

STOP B I T

R EAD ON LY

1
2

R EAD ON LY
BACK CANCEL

or

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

See page 29 for information on the REMOTE CONTROLLER ID setting.

COMMAND is used when the VC-C4/VC-C4R is used in Canon Communication
Camera VC-C1 or VC-C3 mode ( P.27).
To restore the default values for the settings ( P.34), select [SET] in the
RESTORE DEFAULT setting.

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ID Mode
When multiple VC-C4/VC-C4R cameras are connected and installed, all the cameras in range
of the wireless controller simultaneously perform the operations specified. In this situation, the
cameras can be operated individually by assigning separate ID numbers to each camera
beforehand and then specifying the desired ID number from the wireless controller. This is referred
to as ID mode operation.

Setting the ID Number

Use the procedure below to assign an ID number (1-9) to each camera (VC-C4/VC-C4R). If you
do not want to assign an ID number to a camera, select [0] for that camera. Assigning the same
ID number to multiple cameras allows you to control those cameras simultaneously.

1. Switch the power on to the cameras to which you want

to assign the same ID number. Switch the power to the
other connected cameras off.
Switch the power to a camera off by unplugging the AC adapter
connected to the camera ( P.14). Even if you turn the power off,
the ID number will not be cleared.

ZOOM

T
W

HOME

SET/OK

CANCEL

AF

MF

2. Press the m button on the wireless controller to display

the MAIN MENU screen.
3. Select REMOTE CONTROLLER ID in the SET MENU and
set the ID number.
Use the 5 and 8 buttons to move the cursor up and down, use
the s button to confirm the selected setting and proceed to the
next level, and use the c button to move back to the previous
level without confirming the selected setting. Use the 5 and 8
buttons to change values.

0
ON SCREEN Fn

ID

MENU

MA I N

MENU

SET MENU

or

ENGLISH

BRIGHT

SET MENU
RS - 232C S ETT I NGS . .

D I SP LAY MENU

REMO TE CONTRO LLE R I D

CAMERA MENU

COMMAND

VC - C 4 MOD E

RESTORE DEFAULT
NEXT SET

BACK CANCEL

NEXT SET

BACK CANCEL

SET MENU

or

SET MENU

RS - 232C S ETT I NGS . .

REMO TE CONTRO LLE R I D
COMMAND

REMO TE CONTRO LLE R I D

VC - C 4 MOD E

RESTORE DEFAULT
NEXT SET

BACK CANCEL

or

SET SET CANCEL CANCEL

4. When you have set the ID number, press the m button

or c button to exit the settings screens.
5. Repeat Steps 1 to 4 until ID numbers are set for all the
cameras.

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ID Mode

Selecting the Camera to be Controlled

<Example> As shown in the figure below, of 4 cameras (ID1 to ID3) only the cameras with ID
number 2 (2 cameras) are selected for ID mode operation. In normal operation,
the camera LEDs turn green.
ID1

ID2

ID2

ID3

Green

Green

Green

Green

Check the LEDs on all the adjacent connected cameras to ensure that all the
cameras are receiving the signals from the wireless controller.
Even if the cameras are switched off, when you press the i button the LEDs
on all the cameras blink orange and you can begin ID mode operation. However,
when a number button was pressed in step 2, the LEDs on cameras with ID
numbers that do not match or that have not been assigned an ID number turn
red and those cameras are switched off.

NOTE

BRIGHT

ZOOM

T
W

1. Press the i button.

The LEDs on all the connected cameras blink orange (at 0.5-second
intervals).
ID1

ID2

ID2

ID3

HOME

SET/OK

CANCEL

AF

MF

0
ON SCREEN Fn

ID

MENU

Blinking orange Blinking orange Blinking orange Blinking orange

To cancel ID mode operation, press the c or i button. The
LEDs on all the cameras then turn green.

2. Press a number button (in this case 2).

The cameras with ID2 are selected and the LEDs on only those
cameras turn green. The LEDs on the other cameras turn orange
(not blinking).
ID1

ID2

ID2

ID3

Orange

Green

Green

Orange

This completes the selection procedure. When you use the wireless
controller, only the selected cameras will respond. When you press a
button on the wireless controller, the LEDs on the selected cameras
blink green (at 0.1-second intervals) and the LEDs on the other
cameras blink orange (at 0.1-second intervals).

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ID Mode

Cancelling ID Mode
<Example> In this example, the selection made in the previous section of the cameras with ID
number 2 is cancelled. The camera LEDs are as shown below.
ID1

ID2

ID2

ID3

Orange

Green

Green

Orange

Check the LEDs on all the adjacent connected cameras to ensure that all the
cameras are receiving the signals from the wireless controller.

NOTE

BRIGHT

ZOOM

1. Press the i button.

The LEDs on all the connected cameras blink orange (at 0.5-second
intervals).

T
W

ID1

ID2

ID2

ID3

HOME

CANCEL

AF

MF

Blinking orange Blinking orange Blinking orange Blinking orange

To cancel ID mode operation, press the c or i button. The
LEDs on all the ID2 cameras turn green and the LEDs on the other
cameras turn orange.

0
ON SCREEN Fn

ID

MENU

2. Press the 0 button.

ENGLISH

SET/OK

The LEDs on all the cameras turn green as for normal operation.
ID1

ID2

ID2

ID3

Green

Green

Green

Green

This completes ID mode cancellation. All the cameras will now respond
simultaneously to the signals from the wireless controller.

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Troubleshooting
Check the following before contacting your Canon supplier.

The wireless controller does not work.

Check 1: The LED is not lit.
Response: Check that the plug is inserted into the main power outlet correctly and
pushed in all the way. P.14
Check 2: The LED is red.
Response: The camera is switched off. Press the p button on the wireless controller
to switch the camera on. P.21
Check 3: The LED is orange.
Response: Operation is restricted by the ID mode function. Reset the ID correctly or
cancel ID mode operation. P.2931
Check 4: The LED is green.
Response: Check the remaining charge in the wireless controller batteries.
Ensure that you are using the wireless controller inside its effective range.
P.15

There is no picture on the monitor.

Check 1: The LED is red.
Response: The camera is switched off. Press the p button on the wireless controller
to switch the camera on. P.21
Check 2: The components are not all connected correctly.
Response: Check that the components are all connected correctly. P.13
Check 3: Power to the camera or monitor is not switched on.
Response: Turn power on for the camera and monitor. P.14

Cannot adjust the camera head angle properly.

Check 1: The camera head will not move to the limit of its range of movement.
Response: Something has directly moved the camera head. Press the h button on
the wireless controller. P.16
Check 2:

Restrictions have been applied to the range of camera head

movement.
Response: Change the range of camera head movement. P.26

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Troubleshooting

The camera will not move to a preset position.

Check 1: The camera head will not move to the limit of its range of movement.
Response: Something has directly moved the camera head. Press the h button on
the wireless controller. P.16
Check 2:

The range of pan/tilt movement has been changed since the preset
position was stored.
Response: Store the preset position again. P.20

The camera will not focus.

Check 1: The camera is set to manual focus mode.
Response: Focus the camera manually or press the a button on the wireless
controller to switch to auto-focus. P.1819

Check 3: You restored a preset position.

Response: If a preset position is restored when the camera is in manual focus mode,
the camera may be out of focus once it has moved to the preset position.
Adjust the focus manually or press the a button on the wireless controller
to switch to auto-focus. P.1819
Check 4:

The distance between the subject and the camera is not within the
camera's focal range.
Response: Depending on the zoom position, the camera may not be able to focus at
some distances regardless of whether it is in auto-focus or manual focus
mode. Adjust the distance between the camera and the subject. P.17

ENGLISH

Check 2: The lens is dirty.

Response: Clean the lens. P.8

Check 5:

You are using auto-focus mode to photograph a subject that is not

suitable for auto-focus mode ( P.18).
Response: Adjust the focus manually. P.19

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Factory Default Settings

When the Product is shipped from the factory or when RESTORE DEFAULT has been set to
[YES] ( P.28), the settings are set to the default values shown below.

(Camera Default Settings)

Item

Default

Item

Default

Focus

Auto

Preset

None

Brightness

Normal

Clock and Text

Not displayed

(Setting Screen Default Settings)

Item

SET MENU

DISPLAY MENU

BAUD RATE

9600

STOP BIT

DATA 8 BIT

Read only

NON PARITY

Read only

REMOTE CONTROLLER ID

COMMAND

VC-C4 MODE

DATE DISPLAY

ON

TIME DISPLAY

ON

TXT DISPLAY

ON
01.JAN.00

DATE STYLE

*
*
*
*

Specified text

None

SET DATE
SET TIME
TIME STYLE

CAMERA MENU

Setting

00:00:00AM
AM/PM
DD/MM/YY

PAN SPEED

AUTO (10 for MANUAL)

TILT SPEED

AUTO (10 for MANUAL)

MOVABLE RANGE

DEFAULT

DIRECTION MIRROR

OFF

AE REFERENCE

DEFAULT (5 for MANUAL)

FLICKERLESS AE

OFF

* Settings marked with an asterisk revert to the factory default values when the power is switched
off and then on again ( P.14). The values for all other settings are saved when the power is
turned off.

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Specifications
Video Signal
Image Sensor
Total number of pixels
Synchronization
Horizontal Resolution
Vertical Resolution
S/N Ratio
Scanning Method
Min. subject illumination
Drive Mechanism

Output Terminals
Input Terminal
Cascade control
Focusing
Aperture
Lens
Lens filter diameter
White Balance
Power Supply terminal
Max. Power Consumption
Operating Environment
Installation Angle
Dimensions
Weight
Wireless
Model
Controller System
Power Supply
Dimensions
Weight
AC Adapter Model
Input
Output
Polarity
Dimensions
Weight

Details
Conforms to NTSC color format for USA, Canada
Conforms to PAL color format for Europe, Asia, Oceania
1/4-inch CCD
NTSC: 410,000 (380,000 effective) pixels
PAL: 470,000 (440,000 effective) pixels
Internal
NTSC: 460 TV lines
PAL: 420 TV lines
350 TV lines
48 dB
2:1 interlaced
6 lux
VC-C4
Pan Mechanism: Rotation angle Left 100, Right 100;
Rotation speed: 1-90 per sec.*
Tilt Mechanism: Tilt angle Up 90 (factory default 30),
Down 30; Tilt speed: 1-70 per sec.
VC-C4R
Pan Mechanism: Rotation angle Left 170, Right 170;
Rotation speed: 1-90 per sec.*
Tilt Mechanism: Tilt angle Up 10, Down 90;
Tilt speed: 1-70 per sec.
VIDEO OUT: 1 RCA pin jack (output impedance approx. 75 )
S VIDEO OUT: 1 mini-DIN 4-pin socket (output impedance approx. 75 )
RS-232C: 2 mini-DIN 8-pin sockets (input and output)
Up to 9 cameras
Auto/Manual
Auto iris servo system
Focal length 4.0 to 64.0 mm, f/1.4 to f/2.8, 16 power zoom
37 mm (1 15/32 in.), pitch=0.35 mm (1/64 in.)
TTL-system full-auto white balance
DC IN. Rated 13 V (Permissible range 11.5 V to 14 V) (EIAJ RC-5320A, 4 voltage sections)
Approx. 12 W; approx. 5 W with camera switched off (including AC power adapter)

Temp.: 0C to 40C (32F to 104F); Humidity: 20-85% RH (no condensation)

20 from horizontal (15 with optional wide-angle converter installed)
100 112 89.5 mm (3 15/16 4 7/16 3 17/32 in.) (W D H) (excluding attachments)

ENGLISH

Item

VC-C4: Approx. 375 g (Approx. 0.83 lb.) / VC-C4R: Approx. 435 g (Approx. 0.96 lb.)

WL-V5
Infrared pulse system
3 V DC (2 AA-type batteries)
50 175 24.5 mm (1 31/32 6 29/32 31/32 in.) (W D H) (excluding attachments)
Approx. 79 g (Approx. 0.17 lb.) (excluding batteries)
PA-V16
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 50-65 VA
13 V DC, 1.8 A (max.)
External (-), Internal (+)
58 118 25 mm (2 5/16 4 21/32 1 in.) (W D H) (excluding attachments)
Approx. 205 g (Approx. 0.45 lb.)

* If you are using a computer to control the camera, the image on the screen may appear shaky
when the camera head is being moved slowly.
These specifications are subject to change without notice.
For the AC adapter, use the PA-V16 dedicated unit. Also, do not use the PA-V16 AC adapter
with any other product.

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Appendix A (serial pin outs and bit rate setting)

RS-232C Pin Out Diagrams
9pin DSUB to 8pin mini-DIN (VC-C4/VC-C4R) Connection
Below is a cable pin out of the cable required to control this equipment from a computer with a
9pin control port.

Personal Computer

VC-C4/VC-C4R

9pin DSUB

8pin mini-DIN

8
5

Female
9pin DSUB

Male
8pin mini-DIN

Personal Computer

VC-C4/VC-C4R

3
2
7
8
6
5
1
4
9

TxD
RxD
RTS
CTS
DataSet Ready
GND
Data Carrier Detect
DTR
No Connection

5
3
2
1
4,6

7,8

8pin mini-DIN to 8pin mini-DIN (VC-C4/VC-C4R) Connection

Below is a cable pin out of the cable required to control this equipment from a computer with a
8pin control port.

4
1

8
5
2

4
1

Personal Computer

VC-C4/VC-C4R

8pin mini-DIN

8pin mini-DIN

8
5
2

Male
8pin mini-DIN

Male
8pin mini-DIN

Personal Computer

VC-C4/VC-C4R

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3
5
1
2
4
8
6,7

TxD
RxD
RTS
CTS
GND
GND
No Connection

5
3
2
1
4
6
7,8