JVC VN-C3U - V-networks Pan/tilt/zoom Camera User manual

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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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclo-
sure that may be of sufficient magni-
tude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equi-
lateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important op-
erating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accom-
panying the appliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
Information for USA
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Changes or modifications not approved by
JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Due to design modifications, data
given in this instruction book are
subject to possible change
without prior notice.
AVERTISSEMENT:
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES
D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTRO-
CUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER
L’APPAREIL A L’HUMIDITE OU A
LA PLUIE.
Safety Precautions
INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)
RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
This Class A digital apparatus
complies with Canadian ICES-
003.
Cet appareil numérique de la
Class A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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■Keep away from moisture
Fire or electrical shock can result from the presence of mois-
ture.
Spillage can occur from objects containing water (flower
vases, flower pots, cups, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc.)
and should not be placed on top of this device.
■Do not touch
Do not touch lines (antenna wires, phone lines, etc.) con-
nected to this device or power plugs during a thunder storm
because this can result in electrical shock.
■When installing this device, maintain a space of 10cm or
more between this device and the wall. Also keep other de-
vices at a distance to ensure good radiation. Internal heat
can result in fire.
WARNING
Warning
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required take
adequate measures.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE
This symbol informs you of the presence of the contents that
demands caution (including danger and warning). Specifically
prohibited contents (caution against electric shock in case of the left
symbol) are illustrated in the symbol.
This symbol informs you of prohibited actions. Specifically prohibited
contents (prohibition of disassembly in case of the left symbol) are
illustrated in the symbol and its vicinity.
This symbol informs you of the contents that forces you to take some
action or gives you some guidelines or instructions. Specific contents
of instructions (unplug the power cord from the outlet in case of the
left symbol) are illustrated.
Regarding Symbol Indications
Examples of Symbol Indications
WARNING This represents the contents in which the probabilities
for death or serious injury are assumed if this symbol
indication is ignored and the product is erroneously
handled.
This represents the contents in which the probabilities
for injury to be inflicted are assumed and the contents in
which material damages to be sustained are assumed if
this symbol indication is ignored and the product is
erroneously handled.
Numerous symbols are employed as indication in the precautions for safety,
precautions for handling, and in the indication to the products. These are designed to
prevent in advance any possible infliction of injury on you and other individuals and
the damage of properties through the proper use of the product. The symbols and
meanings are shown below. Grasp the contents of the symbols completely before
reading this manual.
CAUTION
■Always observe the following to ensure correct and safe usage of this device.
Read Safety Precautions thoroughly before using this device. The safety precautions
contain important information and should always be observed.
After reading, store in a readily available location for future reference.
To ensure safety
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■Do not install this device in locations such as the following.
To avoid the possibility of fire or electrical shock, do not install this
device in locations such as the following.
• Where there is excessive humidity or dust.
Do not install where there is excessive humidity or dust.
Avoid locations with oil smoke or steam.
• Locations where temperatures are high.
Do not install in locations where temperatures are extremely high
due to direct contact with sunlight or proximity to a heater.
■Do not connect or disconnect the power cord or plug with wet
hands because this can result in electrical shock.
■Do not place heavy objects on top of this device.
Loss of balance could cause falling and result in injury or damage.
■Do not stand on this device.
This could cause overturning and result in injury or damage. Use special
caution with children.
■Use only the specified accessories.
Use only the accessories specified in the instruction manual with this
device. The use of other accessories can result in fire or electrical shock.
■Have your local dealer perform an internal inspection once every
three years.
Accumulated dust inside this device can eventually result in fire or
malfunction if not removed periodically. It is more effective to have this
inspection performed before the rainy season and when humidity is
high. Consult your local dealer concerning the inspection fee.
■About CD-ROM handling
Do not bend or fold CD-ROMs.
■The power IN jack is exposed, so use caution to avoid shorting with metal
objects, etc., when connecting and disconnecting the power cable.
■Do not allow children with the carton and bags used for packing because
this could result in suffocation.
Cautions
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Cautions
• This instruction manual may not be reproduced in part or in its entirety.
• Use caution to avoid infringing the copyrights of others during use.
• Please note that this company does not assume any responsibility in the
case of any possible errors that may be found in this instruction manual.
• The contents of this instruction manual are subject to change without notice.
• When this product is discarded, always observe all applicable laws and
regulations.
Trademarks
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
of the U.S. in the U.S. and other countries.
The marks ™, ©, ®, etc., are not used in this instruction manual.
Any other company names and product names mentioned in this
instruction manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the
respective companies.
Before Recording or Saving Important Images
• Due to provisions of the copyright law, images recorded and saved from
TV broadcasts and recorded tapes, etc., and recorded and saved images
of printed materials such as posters, etc., cannot be used for any purpose
other than personal enjoyment without the express written permission of
the copyright holder.
• When recording important images, always make test shots beforehand to
make sure that recording and display are correct. Also use caution
concerning available hard disk capacity.
• Please note that compensation will not be paid in the case that normal
recording and playback are not possible due to problems with this product
or with the computer software, etc.
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Contents
Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................... 2
About New Versions ....................................................................................................8
Package Contents and Operating Environment .........................................................8
VN-C3U Installation and Setup ................................................................................ 10
Before starting installation and setup ................................................................. 10
Names of VN-C3U parts ..................................................................................... 10
Installation and setup .......................................................................................... 11
Alarm IN/OUT connection ................................................................................... 13
Setting the VN-C3U IP address ............................................................................... 14
Changing the IP address of the PC .................................................................... 14
Iastalling the software ......................................................................................... 15
Setting the VN-C3U IP address .......................................................................... 16
Password function ............................................................................................... 17
Alarm function ..................................................................................................... 18
Restoring a work PC IP address......................................................................... 22
Enabling the IP address setting ............................................................................... 22
Registering connection point.................................................................................... 23
Controller Software Operation.................................................................................. 24
Starting connections and changing connection points....................................... 24
Connecting from the Settings file ........................................................................ 25
Controller 1 .......................................................................................................... 26
Controller 2 .......................................................................................................... 28
Controller 3 .......................................................................................................... 29
Deleting connection points .................................................................................. 30
Changing resolution and inverting the image ..................................................... 31
Image quality adjustment .................................................................................... 32
Transmission frames ........................................................................................... 34
Changing position memory ................................................................................. 35
Lens setting ......................................................................................................... 36
Alarm setting ....................................................................................................... 37
Time stamp setting .............................................................................................. 39
Recording function .............................................................................................. 41
Playback function ................................................................................................ 42
Snapshot function................................................................................................ 44
V. NETWORKS property ..................................................................................... 45
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 46
Specifications ........................................................................................................... 49
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About New Versions
■New versions of the software (VN-C3U) can be acquired via Internet.
Download the software from the following. (under construction as of Feb.
29. 2000)
Home page: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp
Package Contents
This product includes all of the following items. If any item should be missing,
please contact your local dealer.
• VN-C3U main unit
• VN-C3U Controller CD-ROM
• Instruction manual (this document)
Operating Environment
The environment described below is necessary for operation of the VN-C3U.
A PC running Microsoft Windows95, 98 or NT.
• CPU
Pentium 133MHz or equivalent (200MHz or more recommended).
• Memory capacity
32MB or more (64MB or more recommended).
• Hard disk capacity
20MB or more.
• Display and video card
640 x 480 dots or more, High Color (1024 x 768 dots or more, True Color
recommended).
• 10BASE-T
LAN board, connection cables.
LAN Environment
• 10BASE-T networks mutually connected by hubs, etc., that conform to
IEEE 802.3.
• The VN-C3U and a PC can be connected directly by using a cross cable.
(Although rare, the use of cross cables is not possible with some LAN
boards.)
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To ensure correct usage
●When installing, avoid the following.
• Locations subject to rain and water.
• Locations where the ambient temperature exceeds the range of 0 - 40
(recommended) degrees C.
• Locations with vibration.
• Locations with excessive dust, oil or gas.
●When this product is used with AGC on (Auto on), the sensitivity will be
increased automatically in dark places, so the screen may flicker in some
cases. This is not a malfunction.
●When this product is used withAuto on, in some cases the recorded colors
may differ slightly from the natural colors due to the principle of the automatic
tracking color balance circuit.
●When any bright object such as a lamp, etc., is photographed, white bands
may appear above and below the bright object. This is called smearing, a
phenomenon caused by the characteristics of the individual pixels, and is
not a malfunction.
●When panning and tilting the VN-C3U, do not apply force to any part other
than the body because this could result in damage or a malfunction.
●Use caution to avoid catching on the sensor insert button of the alarm
input/output jack. In case this happens and disconnection from the alarm
input/output jack occurs, return to the original location and use there.
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VN-C3U Installation and Setup
Before starting installation and setup
It is necessary to set an IP address for each VN-C3U unit. Use the following
procedure for the setup of each unit. (If the power is not turned on, the
installation of multiple VN-C3U can be performed at one time.)
1. Install the VN-C3U
❉In case of installation in a location where the power cannot easily be
turned on, complete steps 2 - 5 before step 1.
2. Connect the VN-C3U to the network and turn the power on.
3. Set the VN-C3U IP address.
❉When setting the VN-C3U IP address, be sure to contact the network
administrator for assignment or approval. When installing the second
and following units, reboot the PC and then return to step 2.
4. Enable the VN-C3U IP address.
(Turn the VN-C3U power off and then on again.)
5. Register the connection point.
❉This registers the VN-C3U IP address data in the PC.
Names of VN-C3U parts
10BASE-T10BASE-T
DC12VDC12V
Rear view
DC IN jack
10BASE-T port
Body
Alarm IN/OUT jack
Side view Front view Lens coverLens unit
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Installation and setup
1. Installation
Use the optional bracket (Model VN-BK30) for installation.
Make the power and network connections after completion of the installa-
tion work.
Caution
Install in a location with sufficient strength to prevent falling.
VN-C3U units can only be installed as shown in the diagram below, or
inverted. Do not install facing sideways.
Tilted installation is not possible.
1Attach the ceiling fixer with the Phole
pointing toward the front of the camera.
4Mount the VN-C3U on the ceiling fixer
by rotating clockwise, then tighten the
screw of the camera body fixer.
2Mount the camera body fixer
on the VN-C3U.
3Attach the drop-prevention wire of the
ceiling fixer to the camera body fixer.
drop-prevention wire
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2. Connecting to a network
Turn on the power of only one VN-C3U unit.
When network connection is completed and the power is turned on, the
VN-C3U unit will be connected to the network at the following IP address.
Factory set (Default) IP address 192. 168. 0. 2
●About the power supply connection cable
• Length: 30m or less.
• Recommended model: UL1007, UL1015 or equivalent cable with wire
equivalent to ID AWG #20 or larger.
Caution
All VN-C3U units are set to the same IP address at the factory; therefore,
if the power of multiple VN-C3U units is turned on at the same time, address
duplication will occur and correct access will not be possible. Always turn
the power on for only one unit at a time. If address duplication occurred,
perform the proper processing and wait for 10 min. or more, or turn off the
power of all units on the network and then turn the power on again;
otherwise, correct access may not be possible.
10BASE-T
DC12V
–
+
10 BASE-T cable
12VDC
power supply
❉Use a straight cable when
connecting to a hub.
Use a cross cable when
connecting directly to a PC.
Power supply connection cable
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Alarm IN/OUT connection
Connect external devices to the alarm IN/OUT as shown below.
●Cable connection and disconnection
Press the sensor insert button when connecting and disconnecting cables.
After connecting or disconnecting, make sure the sensor insert button
returns to its original position.
●About the alarm IN/OUT connection cables
• Length: use cables with a length of 50m or less.
• Recommended model: UL1007, UL1015 or equivalent cable with wire
equivalent to AWG #22 - AWG #18.
Sensor insert button
External
device
OUT 1
External
device
OUT 2
External
device
IN
Caution
External noise may affect the alarm working properly even with a cable
length of 50m or less. In such cases, it is necessary to either change to the
use of shielded cable to prevent influence by noise or to change the wiring
route to avoid passing close to the source of the noise.
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3. Setting the VN-C3U IP address
3-1 Changing the IP address of the PC
Display the network settings panel by selecting Settings from the Start
button, then selecting Control Panel and Network, in that order.
1Select the TCP/IP item, then click
on Properties.
2Before making a change, always
make a note of the original IP
address.
Change the IP address to
192.168.0.3.
3Click on OK and then
reboot the PC.
Set the subnet mask to a value
suitable for the setting operation. If
the value is unknown, check with the
network administrator.
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3-2 Installing the software
Load the VN-C3U Controller CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
The setup program is in the ¥JVC folder on the CD-ROM.
Execute ¥JVC¥Setup.exe and follow the displayed instructions to setup
the software.
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3-3 Setting the VN-C3U IP address
The V.NETWORKS setup tool is in the ¥Victor folder on the CD-ROM.
Execute ¥Victor¥setup¥vsetup.exe directly from the CD-ROM.
Enter the VN-C3U IP address.
Factory set (Default) IP
address 192. 168. 0.2
Change to an IP address
assigned or approved by the
network administrator.
(192.168.0.2 is used as an
example in the diagram.)
Specify normal installation
(with the lens unit of the VN-
C3U at the bottom of the body)
or inverted installation (with the
lens unit of the VN-C3U at the
top of the body), depending on
the installation conditions.
This setting reduces flicker
under fluorescent lighting.
Specify 50Hz or 60Hz in
accordance with the power
supply frequency used in the
installation area.
The camera ID corresponds to the
identification code located on the VN-
C3U body. Only alphanumerics can be
entered.
The user does not participate directly.
Normally, consecutive numbers such
as CAM00001, CAM00002..... will be
set.
Set the subnet mask to a value suitable
for the setting operation. If the value is
unknown, check with the network
manager.
❉Refer to the next page for Password button and Page 20 for Alarm
button.
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Password function
An access protection using a password is provided to regulate connecting
PCs (users). Password setting and cancellation is performed by the
V.NETWORKS setup tool.
Caution
Never forget the current password because the current password setting
cannot be changed unless it matches the password setting.
The screen shown below will be displayed when the password button of the
V.NETWORKS setup tool is clicked.
Enter the current password. In
the case of new password
setting, nothing need be
entered.
The characters entered will be
indicated by asterisks (❉).
When setting a password or
changing the password, enter
the same password as above
and below.
Nothing need be entered when
password setting is being
cancelled.
The characters entered will be
indicated by asterisks (❉).
The change will occur
when Yes is clicked.
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Alarm function
This function is to receive or send an alarm signal from/to alarm input/
output over network. Use the V.NETWORKS setup tool for the fundamental
settings.
When the Alarm button of the V.NETWORKS setup tool is clicked, the
screen shown below will be displayed.
Caution
When VN-C2U or VN-C1U is controlled from VN-C3U controller, the alarm
setting is not available.
The procedure for the alarm settings is explained on the following page.
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The Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 settings
determine whether or not the
alarm function on Alarm 1 and
Alarm 2 are effective (ON or OFF).
When ON is selected, “Alarm
Output” (to send a signal to Alarm
out) and “Go to a preset position”
(one of the 10 preset positions) are
available.
When the Alarm 1 and Alarm 2
receive signals in sequence, use
the RelayAlarm Function to make
the different settings from the
above mentioned Alarm 1 and
Alarm 2 settings.
Place a check beside Use Relay
Alarm and specify the alarm
occurrence sequence and the time
interval.
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Out port setting includes the following settings:
OFF/ON: Determine whether or not an alarm is to be output.
Output value: Determine whether the High or Low signal will be output
when an alarm occurs. Enter the time for continuous signal output of
selected output value (High or Low) in the text box below.
Example: High 100ms
The High signal will be output for 100ms. After that, the output
value will change to Low.
Initialization: Determine whether or not the alarm signal will be output
one time when the power is turned on.
❉Set the values of Out port setting in accordance with the device to which
the output is to be sent.
Retry: Determines the number of retries (1 - 3) to be made when alarm
input arrives.
Alarm force output: Press the Output button for compulsory alarm output
from the camera alarm Out port in accordance with the current alarm Out
port settings. This can be used for checking devices connected to the output
port.
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The list of alarm broadcast client (IP address and
port number) currently registered in the camera can
be displayed by pressing Client List. The PCs that
satisfy the following conditions are displayed.
• The VN-C3U controller has been started and is
connected to the VN-C3U subject to setup.
• Checks are placed at Settings and Alarm Reg.
PCs can be deleted from the
broadcast client list by selecting the
IP address and pressing Delete.
Return to Alarm Setting window by
pressing OK.
Caution
Once the PC is deleted from the Broadcast client list, the alarm does not
function.
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