i-onyx VN-856V5 User manual

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VN-856V5 AND VN-856V5-C
VN-856DNV5 AND VN-856DNV5-C
VN-856WDRV5 AND VN-856WDRV5-C
IP CAMERAS
Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your
requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the
documentation. This system has not been designed to be used in life-critical situations and must not
be used for this purpose.
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain
or moisture.
Copyright © 2010 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved.
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc.
ViconNet, Kollector, I-Onyx and their logos are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc.
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Vicon part number 8009-8181-10-02 Rev 110

FCC Notice
Note: Complies with Federal Communications Commission Rules & Regulations Part 15, Subpart B for a
Class A digital device.
WARNING
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, may cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in
accordance with the specification in subpart B of part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference in a commercial installation. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio
and television reception, which can be determined by turning equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient the receiving antenna.
•Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver.
•Relocate the equipment away from the receiver.
•Plug the equipment into a different electrical outlet so that the equipment and receiver
are on different branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:
“Interference Handbook, Bulletin CIB-2”
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mailstop
SSOP, Washington, D.C. 20402-9328, ISBN 0-16-045542-1.
Warning: Power must be removed from this unit before removing circuit modules or ribbon cables.
Caution: This unit contains circuit cards with integrated circuit devices that can be damaged by static
discharge. Take all necessary precautions to prevent static discharge

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Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Connectors and Controls ............................................................................................................................... 2
OSD Menu for VN-856 ..................................................................................................................................... 4
ViconNet Configuration. ............................................................................................................................... 12
Shipping Instructions.................................................................................................................................... 21
Coaxial Cable Recommendations................................................................................................................ 22
Twisted-Pair Cable ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Network Cable................................................................................................................................................ 24
Technical Information ................................................................................................................................... 25
Vicon Standard Equipment Warranty.......................................................................................................... 26

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Important Safeguards –
Indoor Use
GRAPHIC SYMBOL EXPLANATION
The lightening bolt symbol alerts the user to the presence of
dangerous voltage that may present the risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point symbol alerts the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance instructions.
WARNING
To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this product to rain or moisture.
1. Read Instructions - Read all safety and operating
instructions before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - Retain all safety and operating
instructions for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - Pay attention to all product warnings.
4. Follow Instructions - Follow all operating instructions.
5. Cleaning -(Do not use caustic, abrasive or aerosol
cleaners)
a) For units that CAN BE DISCONNECTED from the power
source, use a damp cloth for cleaning.
b) For units that CANNOT BE DISCONNECTED from the
power source, use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not
allow moisture or liquids to enter vents.
6. Attachments - Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended
attachments to prevent unit damage and personal injury.
7. Water and Moisture - Use only products designed for
outdoor environments where they will be exposed to water or
moisture.
8. Accessories - Do not place the unit on an unstable surface
to avoid falling. Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended mounting
accessories.
9. Ventilation - Do not block ventilating slots and openings as
they ensure reliable operation. Do not place the unit near a
heat source or into an enclosure unless recommended by
Vicon.
10. Grounding - Only products equipped with a 3-prong
grounded plug should be inserted into a grounded power outlet.
Contact an electrician to replace an obsolete outlet. Do not
force a plug into a non-grounded outlet.
11. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should not
be routed in trafficked areas or in tight spaces where they will
be pinched or used to bear weight. Allow some slack in the
cord where it enters the unit.
12. Lightning - Disconnect the product from its power source
and cable system when possible to prevent damage due to
lightning and power-line surges.
13. Power Lines - Do not locate outside cables over power or
utility lines where they can fall and make direct contact.
Contact with power lines can be fatal.
14. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords to prevent risk of fire and electric shock.
15. Object and Liquid Entry - Never probe through, or spill
liquid into, enclosure openings to prevent risk of fire or electric
shock.
16. Servicing - Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
17. Damage Requiring Service - Obtain service when:
a) The power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the
product.
c) The product is not designed for outdoor use and has
been exposed to water or moisture.
d) The product does not operate per the operating
instructions. Perform Vicon recommended adjustments,
modifications and troubleshooting only to avoid unit
damage and personal injury.
e) The product has been dropped.
f) The product shows a significant change in performance.
18. Replacement Parts - Use only Vicon specified
replacement parts or an approved equivalent to prevent unit
damage and injury.
19. Safety Check - Request safety checks to be performed
following repair or maintenance to verify proper operation.
20. ESD Precaution - Take all normal electrostatic discharge
precautions to avoid component damage during installation
and operation.
21. For 230 VAC Devices Only - When the disconnect device
is not incorporated in the equipment or when the plug on the
power supply is intended to serve as the disconnect device,
follow the guidelines below:
a) For permanently connected 230 VAC units, a readily
accessible disconnect device must be incorporated into
the site wiring.
b) For 230 VAC units with a plug, the outlet must be
installed near the unit and be easily accessible.
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Introduction
The I-Onyx®VN-856 is an integrated camera that captures an image and can convert analog video to
digital video and transmits the video over the ViconNet®network (using Version 4 or 5 software). The
VN-856 delivers up to 30 fps. This IP camera series includes a high-resolution color model, a day/night
version and a model that offers Wide Dynamic Range (WDR). All versions can be powered by 24 VAC or
Power over the Ethernet (PoE).
The camera’s accessory kit includes:
1. Iris lens connector plug for DC drive
2. Ferrite clamp
3. Power connector
4. 6-pin alarm/mic connector
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CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS
Rear Panel
1. ETHERNET (Network Port)
RJ-45 port provides connection (RJ-45 connector) to Internet, Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-T). The
green LED indicates that there is connection to the Network. This connection also provides PoE (Power
over Ethernet). When using PoE, a PoE device, such as the NETSWITCHPOE-24, is required.
2. POWER
A 2-pin screw terminal for 24 VAC connection. A red LED indicates that there is power to the camera.
Caution: To prevent fire or shock hazard, UL Listed wire VW-1, style 1007 should be used for the
cable for 24 VAC input terminal.
3. ALARM (Alarm Input) and AUDIO (Microphone)
This terminal block input provides 1 alarm and 1 audio input to the camera.
ALARM (Alarm Output) can be defined in the ViconNet application as a relay. It can be set as ON-High,
OFF – Low or Momentary (momentarily ON).
Note: To connect to a relay device, the electrical specifications are: open-drain output accepts voltages up to
5.5 V, 24 mA output drive at 3.3 V, non-inductive.
4. VIDEO OUT
1.0 V p-p/75 ohm composite video signal is provided at this BNC connector.
5. MENU BUTTONS – (Menus vary according to model)
Menu selections are model dependant. Refer to the OSD Menu section that follows.
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6. AUTOIRIS LENS CONNECTOR FOR DC DRIVE LENS
This connector supplies the control signals to the DC drive autoiris lens.
7. BACKFOCUS ADJUSTMENT
This is used to position the CCD image sensor at the precise point of focus the lens.
Backfocusing Fixed-Focal-Length Lenses
1. Install a lens and connect the camera to a monitor and power supply.
2. Open the iris completely. If an autoiris lens used, reduce the room lighting to allow the lens to open
completely. This gives the most accurate results.
3. Adjust the thumbwheel slowly until the sharpest picture is obtained. This completes the adjustment.
Backfocusing Zoom Lenses
1. Install a lens and connect the camera to a monitor and power supply. If the lens is motorized, it must
also be connected to a lens control.
2. Position the camera 25~50 feet (8~16 meters) from a flat vertical surface suitable for focusing. A
newspaper works well as a focusing target.
3. Open the iris completely. If an autoiris lens used, reduce the room lighting to allow the lens to open
completely. This gives the most accurate results.
4. Zoom the lens in to the maximum telephoto setting. Adjust the optical focus of the lens using the
remote lens control.
5. Zoom out to the maximum wide angle setting. If the picture is no longer in focus, readjust the
backfocus thumbwheel.
6. Repeat steps 4~6 until the image remains sharp through the entire zoom range.
This completes the adjustment.
13. CAMERA MOUNTING HOLE
There are two mounting holes provided, one each on the top and bottom of the camera.
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OSD SET UP MENU
The menu structure below is for the VN-856 high-resolution color and VN-856DN day/night cameras. The
menu for the VN-856WDR follows. Use the buttons on the rear panel of the camera to access the Menu
system and the up/down and left/right buttons to navigate within the menu selections.
Setup Menu Function Summary
LENS
MANUAL or DC VIDEO Select the typeof the lens used on the camera. If DC is
selected, select brightness level (1-70). DC is default.
SHUTTER ESCㆍMANUALㆍFLK MANUAL: 1/60(50) ~ 1/120,000 sec; x2 -x128
ESC: Brightness level (1-70)(only available with Manua
l
Lens setting)
WHITE
BALANCE
ATWㆍAWCㆍMANUAL ATW: 1,800 ~ 10,500°K AWC: ONE PUSH
MANUAL:RED/BLUE adjustable (0-256).
ATW is default.
BACKLIGHT OFFㆍLOWㆍMIDDLEㆍHIGH Backlightcompensation. OFF is default.
AGC OFFㆍLOWㆍMIDDLEㆍHIGH Brightness can be adjusted (1~70). LOW is default.
DNR (Digital
Noise Reduction
)
OFFㆍLOWㆍMIDDLEㆍHIGH DNR doesnot operate when AGC is turnedoff.
LOW is default.
SENS-UP
OFFㆍAUTO Adjusts sensitivity level. When AGC is turned
off, SENS-UP doesnot operate. AUTO is default.
SPECIAL See menus below
EXIT Save all the settings and then exit
Special Menu Function Summary
CAMERAID OFFㆍON Maximum length for the namedisplay is 15 letters.
English uppercaseor lowercaseletters, numerals0~9, -,
null
O
FF
is default.
COLOR
AUTOㆍON
AUTOmode: Day/Nightelectronically changes to
theappropriate mode:
-Daytime: COLOR mode
-Night-time:BW mode
ON mode: Always COLOR mode
On is default for VN-856;
A
UTO is default for VN-856DN.
SYNC INT
AutoDetection
MOTION
DETECTION
OFFㆍON ON mode: AREA (4 programmablezones)/SIZE
"MOTION DETECTED" appears on the screen
when movement isde
t
ec
t
ed. OFF is default.
PRIVACY OFFㆍON ON mode: AREA (4 programmable zones)/SIZE/TONE
OFF is default
MIRROR OFFㆍON Set a horizontal image inversion. OFF is default
SHARPNESS OFFㆍON The available range oflevel is 0~ 31. ON is default
RESET Returnsto the level which was set by the
manufacturer for shipment
RETURN Saves the SPECIAL menu settings and then
returns to the SETUPmenu
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Below are the menus for the VN-856WDR wide dynamic range camera.
Setup
Menu Function Summary
LENS MANUAL or DC VIDEO DC (BRIGHTNESS level 0 ~ 70)/MANUAL. DC is default.
SHUTTER:
A. FLK
MANUAL (x256~120K) only
ESC (BRIGHTNESS: level 0 ~ 70)
MANUAL/ESC only available when lens is set to MANUAL
AGC: OFF/LOW/HIGH (BRIGHTNESS level 0 ~ 70).
HIGH is default
SENS-UP: OFF/AUTO (2 ~ 256 level selectable). OFF is default.
EXPOSURE
SHUTTER:
ESC/MANUAL/FLK
AGC: OFF/LOW/HIGH
SENS-UP: OFF/AUTO
RETURN
WHITE
BALANCE
ATW/AWC/
INDOOR/
OUTDOOR/
MANUAL
INDOOR/OUTDOOR/AWC-SET/ATW/MANUAL
MANUAL (RED/BLUE 0 ~ 256 level selectable)
ATW is default.
BACKLIGHT
OFF/WDR/BLC WDR: LIMIT: LOW/MIDDLE/HIGH; range of 1-100
BLC: TOP/BOTTOM/LEFT/RIGHT OFF
(TOP/BOTTOM: 0 ~ 132 level selectable;
LEFT/RIGHT:0~15levelselectable
LEVEL: LOW/MIDDLE/HIGH
OFF is default.
DNR (Digital
Noise Reduction
)
OFF/ON ON (LIMIT: 0 ~ 32 level selectable)/OFF. 12 is default.
DAY/NIGHT
AUTO/BW/COLOR/
EXTERNAL COLOR/BW/AUTO/EXTERNAL
AUTO: DWELLTIME: 5 ~ 60 sec
DURATION TIME: SLOW/FAST
AUTO is default.
DWELL/DURATION only available when set to AUTO
FREEZE:ON/OFF. OFF is default.
V-REV: ON/OFF. OFF is default.
H-REV: ON/OFF. OFF is default.
DZOOM: ON/OFF (0~ 230 levelselectable). OFF is default.
SHARPNESS: ON/OFF (0 ~ 31 level selectable). ON is default.
IMAGE ADJ
FREEZE- OFF/ON
V-REV- OFF/ON
H-REV- OFF/ON
DZOOM- OFF/ON
SHARPNESS- OFF/ON RETURN
SPECIAL See menus below
EXIT - Save all the settings and then exit
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Special
Menu Function Summary
CAMERA TITLE ON/OFF Maximum length for the namedisplay is 15 letters. English
uppercaseor lowercaseletters, numerals 0~9, -, null
ON/OFF. OFF is default.
SYNC INT INT
MOTION
DETECTION
ON/OFF
SENSITIVITY: AREA1 – AREA8
AREA MODE: ON/OFF
SEL POS:
L_TOP/R_TOP/L_BOTTOM/R_BOTTOM
XPOS: 1-34 level selectable
YPOS: 1-34 level selectable
FILL SET
RETURN. OFF is default.
PRIVACY
ON/OFF
AREA SEL: AREA1– AREA8
AREA MODE: OFF/ON(level selectable:
TOP (1-70)/DOWN (1-70)/LEFT (1-96)/RIGHT (1-96)
MASK COLOR: GREEN/RED/BLUE/
BLACK/WHITE/GRAY
TRANSP: 0-3 Level selectable
RETURN. OFF is default.
DIS ON/OFF OFF/ON. OFF is default.
COMM ADJ
(for factory
settings only)
CAM ID:
BAUDRATE:
UART MODE:
RET PKT:
DISP CAM ID:
CAM ID: ID selectable 0-255.0 is default.
BAUDRATE: 2400/4800/9600/19200/38400/57600.
38400 is default.
PARITY: 8-N/e/O-1. 8-N-1 is default.
RET PKT: ENABLE/DISABLE. ENABLE is
default.
DISP CAM ID: ON/OFF. OFF is default.
LANGUAGE ENGLISH KOR/ENG/SPA/JAP (NTSC)
ENG/FR/GER/SPA/ITA/CHI (PAL)
ENGLISH is default.
RESET - Returns to thelevel which was set by the manufacturer for
shipment
RETURN - Return to the SETUP menu
Make sure the proper driver is installed. The driver is found in ViconNet/VNVer/Drivers/Controls. The
driver is ViconMenu.dll.
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SETUP Menu
LENS
Select according to lens type:
Manual Iris Lens: Manual mode
DC Drive Lens: DC mode
Manual Iris Lens
In Lens menu, select MANUAL if using a manual iris lens.
DC Drive Lens In Lens Menu, select DC.
In the following screen, adjust the brightness level using menu buttons on the bar, 1-70.
SHUTTER
1. LENS 4
2. SHUTTER 4
3. WHITE BAL 4
4. BACKLIGHT
5. AGC
6. DNR 4
7. SENS-UP 4
8. SPECIAL 4
9. EXIT
1. LENS DC4
2. SHUTTER
3. WHITE BAL
4. BACKLIGHT
5. AGC
6. DNR
7. SENS-UP
8. SPECIAL
9. EXIT
1. LENS
2. SHUTTER ESC4
3. WHITE BAL
4. BACKLIGHT
5. AGC
6. DNR
7. SENS-UP
8. SPECIAL
9. EXIT
Shutter provides choice of MANUAL, ESC and FLK. MANUAL mode allows shutter speed to be manually
selected between 1/60(50) – 1/120,000 seconds. The ESC (Electronic Shutter Control) mode allows
adjusting the brightness on the bar, 1-70. In FLK (Flickerless) mode shutter speed is fixed at 1/100 sec to
avoid image flicker when there is a discrepancy between current and frequency.
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WHITE BALANCE
This function is used to set the best color in the current environment.
1. LENS
2. SHUTTER
3. WHITE BAL MANUAL4
4. BACKLIGHT
5. AGC
6. DNR
7. SENS-UP
8. SPECIAL
9. EXIT
Use the ATW mode when color temperature is between 1,800 and 10, 500° K. AWC mode finds the optimal
setting for the current luminance environment. If camera has a full white screen in front of white paper, the
camera is fixed at the best color temperature. Push the Menu button to set. When the environment is
changed, new settings are needed using the same method. White Balance can be directly adjusted by user
in Manual mode. The value of Red and Blue can be controlled (0-256). Considering the change of color,
select proper values and fix color temperature.
Caution: Auto White Balance function can work incorrectly in high temperature (bright sky, sunset),
darkness, or drastic change of light.
BACKLIGHT (BLC, Backlight Compensation)
Backlight can be OFF, LOW, MIDDLE or HIGH. With BLC on, iris is adjusted so that a distinctive subject and
background is delivered at the same time.
1. LENS
2. SHUTTER
3. WHITE BAL
4. BACKLIGHT OFF
5. AGC
6. DNR
7. SENS-UP
8. SPECIAL
9. EXIT
WITH BLC OFF
WITH BLC ON
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AGC
1. LENS
2. SHUTTER
3. WHITE BAL
4. BACKLIGHT
5.AGC LOW4
6. DNR
7. SENS-UP
8. SPECIAL
9. EXIT
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) mode can be setup as High/Middle/Low/Off. In a dark environment, when
AGC gain is set to high, the image becomes brighter.
DNR
1. LENS
2. SHUTTER
3. WHITE BAL
4. BACKLIGHT
5. AGC
6. DNR
7. SENS-UP
8. SPECIAL
9. EXIT
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) significantly reduces the amount of low illuminance noise. DNR mode can be
setup as HIGH/MIDDLE/LOW/OFF. AGC must be turned ON for DNR to operate.
SENS-UP
Sens-Up mode controls sensitivity as it automatically detects the light level in dark or night environments and
maintains a clear picture. It can be set to AUTO or turned OFF. AUTO can be set from x2 to x128.
1. LENS
2. SHUTTER
3. WHITE BAL
4. BACKLIGHT
5. AGC
6. DNR
7. SENS-UP AUTO4
8. SPECIAL 4
9. EXIT
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SPECIAL
In Special menu, Camera ID, Color, Sync, Motion detection, Privacy, Mirror and Sharpness can be
programmed. The camera can also be Reset back to factory defaults.
Camera ID
Camera ID can be turned ON or OFF. When turned ON, the camera can be given a unique name. The
maximum length for the name display is 15 characters from English upper of lower case letters, numbers 0-9,
-, or a space. The camera
Color
The camera can be set to AUTO so that Day/Night electronically changes to the appropriate mode:
Daytime: COLOR mode
Nighttime: BW mode.
If set to ON, camera will always be in COLOR mode.
Sync
Synchronization is set to INT (internal) auto detection.
Motion Detection
Motion detection can be set ON or OFF. When ON, the AREA (4 programmable zones), and the SIZE of the
zones can be set. The words “MOTION DETECTED” appears on screen when movement is detected in the
defined zone(s).
Privacy
Privacy can be set ON or OFF. When ON, the AREA (4 programmable zones), the SIZE of the zones and
the TONE (shading of the zone) can be set.
Mirror
Mirror can be set ON or OFF. When set to ON, the image is reversed, as if being seen in a mirror.
Sharpness
Sharpness mode can be set ON or OFF. When set to ON, the available range is 0 - 31.
Reset
If Reset is selected, the camera returns to the factory default settings.
Return
Selecting Return saves the settings made in the SPECIAL menu and returns to the SETUP menu.
SPECIAL
1. LENS
2. SHUTTER
3. WHITE BAL
4. BACKLIGHT
5. AGC
6. DNR
7. SENS-UP
8. SPECIAL 4
9. EXIT
CAMERA ID
COLOR
SYNC
MOTION DETECTION
PRIVACY
MIRROR
SHARPNESS
RESET
RETURN
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The VN-857WDR has a similar menu structure as the color and day/night versions. Additionally, there is a
menu to select WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) ON or OFF.
WITH WDR OFF WITH WDR ON
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VICONNET CONFIGURATION
Network Considerations
The VN-856 IP Camera can be connected to any ViconNet network (Version 5 software). Kollector Elite
Recorders and ViconNet Workstations can be used for live viewing and recording of network-streamed video.
A network can be as simple as a single VN-856 camera connected to a ViconNet Workstation or can be
complex with the addition of several networks interconnected via WAN.
When adding a VN-856 IP Camera to the ViconNet network, the following items must be considered:
•The number of cameras on a switch with respect to switch capabilities and system bandwidth mapping.
•Bandwidth limitations on ports connected to workstations (using 100 or 1000 Mbps).
•Workstation capabilities such as processing speed, disk write speed and display card strength.
•Storage size and location types including local Workstation recording, attached SCSI RAID and
integrated NAS/SAN devices.
Configuring ViconNet (IP/LAN)
The VN-856 IP Camera is shipped with a ViconNet Version 5 CD that contains the ViconNet Version 5
software needed to setup your IP system, including the application setup, the camera firmware and setup
software (VNSetup). Be sure the ViconNet Workstation meets the minimum requirements, is running the
ViconNet application (version 5) (VNSetup) and has the proper PTZ camera driver. The VNSetup is found on
the included CD under software, IP Camera Setup. Refer to appropriate ViconNet documentation.
The default parameters on the IP camera are:
Factory Defaults Network Defaults
IP address: [1.1.1.2] IP address: [1.1.1.2]
Nucleus IP address: [1.1.1.1] Nucleus IP address: [1.1.1.1]
Net Mask address: [255.255.255.0] Net Mask address: [255.255.255.0]
Gateway address: [1.1.1.1] Gateway address: [1.1.1.1]
On first startup, the camera will attempt to establish connection to the Nucleus with the default address
(1.1.1.1). Connecting it to an active Nucleus is done through the VNSetup utility.
Note: When connecting to ViconNet application version 5, the number of concurrent users viewing video
from the same device cannot exceed 10 users.
Groups and Users Restrictions
ViconNet allows creating Multiple Groups and Users in order to limit the rights to different levels. For more
information on how to create Users and Groups, refer to the latest revision of ViconNet manual XX113.
Although the ViconNet software does not limit the number of Groups and Users that can be created, the
VN-856 IP Camera has Users and Groups limitations. For ViconNet version 5, the camera can support the
first 20 Groups (including Administrators and Guests) and the first 100 Users.
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Configuring the Network Settings
Note: Before starting, make sure that VNSetup is installed on the configuring PC\workstation. Installation is
done using the CD included.
There are two ways to change the IP camera network settings:
•Activating the camera for the first time: via VNSetup application.
•Connecting the camera to an active Nucleus: via ViconNet application (connection to same Nucleus
as the camera is necessary).
Note: In order to install firmware, the PC and camera must be on the same IP network.
Using the VNSetup Utility
VNSetup consists of several TABs. Each TAB provides different functionalities.
Note: Once the IP Camera Setup is run the first time, a shortcut is placed on the desktop for future use.
1. Make sure the MAC address and password of the camera is available. Use MAC Address log provided.
2. Verify that the camera is physically connected to the configuring workstation via the network.
Setup TAB
Note: Since the Setup configuration affects the entire installation process, it MUST be configured first.
In the Setup TAB, 3 fields are defined. The Upgrade files field indicates the installation upgrade directory.
The Log files field allows the user the ability to put a copy of log files in a predefined directory. Password
management selects a directory to save all password files. (By default, the setup files will be installed to
C:\VUG.) In Password file status, the number of passwords stored is displayed. Load a list of passwords is
intended for very large sites only. Contact Technical Support to use this feature.
Setup
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