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PMM9A, PMM12A, PMM15A, PMM20A Monochrome Monitors C2902M (10/02) ® INST ALLA TION/OPERA TION[...]
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2 C2902M (10/02) CONTENTS Section Page IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS AND W ARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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C2902M (10/02) 3 LIST OF ILLUSTRA TIONS Figure Page 1 Singe-Monitor Installation (PMM15A Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Multiple-Monitor Installation (PMM15A Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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4 C2902M (10/02) IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS AND W ARNINGS Before installing your equipment, please read the following important safeguards as outlined by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions sho[...]
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C2902M (10/02) 5 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this CCTV product through openings 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 CCTV product. Servicing Do not attempt to service this CCTV product yourself as opening or[...]
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6 C2902M (10/02) DESCRIPTION The PMM9A, PMM12A, PMM15A, and PMM20A are high resolution, black and white, CCTV video monitors. The cabinets are made of steel for ruggedness and, with the exception of the picture tube, the circuitry is all solid-state for reliability . MODELS PMM9A Black and white monitor , 9-inch (22.86 cm) picture display , 96-256 [...]
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C2902M (10/02) 7 MUL TIPLE-MONITOR INST ALLA TION Refer to Figure 2 and T able A for the following instructions. 1. Connect a 75-ohm video cable from the video source, such as a camera, to the BNC connector labeled VIDEO IN (or INPUT) on the back of the first monitor . 2. Connect a 75-ohm video cable from the VIDEO OUT (or OUTPUT) connector on the [...]
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8 C2902M (10/02) OPERA TION Controls are located on the front of the monitor . On the PMM9A, PMM12A, and PMM15A, some or all of the controls are behind a hinged cover . Refer to Figure 3. Power On/Off Switch – This rocker switch turns the power on or off. Push the side with the white line to turn on the power . Push the side with the white circle[...]
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C2902M (10/02) 9 MAINTENANCE The only maintenance required is to clean the cabinet and screen periodically . Use a damp cloth to clean the screen. Use mild soap and water to clean the cabinet. Some common household aerosol sprays, cleaning agents, solvents, or polishes may damage the cabinet finish. Dry the cabinet with a soft cloth.[...]
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10 C2902M (10/02) SPECIFICA TIONS ELECTRICAL Input V oltage: 96-256 V AC, 50/60 Hz, auto-ranging Power Consumption PMM9A: 28 W PMM12A: 30 W PMM15A: 35 W PMM20A: 48 W Input Signal: 0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p composite video Input Impedance: 75 ohms or high (switchable) Bandwidth: 100 Hz to 10 MHz Resolution: >1,000 lines Linearity Horizontal: 10% maximum Ve[...]
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C2902M (10/02) 11 W ARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMA TION W ARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year after the date of shipment. Exceptions to this warranty are as noted below: • Five years on Pelco manufactured cameras (CC3500/CC3600/CC3700 and MC3500/MC3[...]
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World Headquarters 3500 Pelco Way Clovis, California 93612 USA USA & Canada Tel: 800/289-9100 Fax: 800/289-9150 International Tel: 1-559/292-1981 Fax: 1-559/348-1120 www.pelco.com ISO 9001 Orangeburg, New York Las Vegas, Nevada Eindhoven, The Netherlands Wokingham, United Kingdom Montreal, Canada ®[...]