JVC VN-C3WU - Digital Web Color Camera User manual

VN-C3WU
V.NETWORKS
VN-C3WU V.NETWORKS
INSTRUCTIONS
rinted in Japan
S961552-001 SS961552-001
Thank you for purchasing the JVC VN-C3WU.
To gain maximum benefit from this product, read this
instruction manual carefully before use and retain it for future
reference.
The serial number is very important for maintaining quality of
your product. At the time of purchase, check to see that the
serial number is correctly printed on the top of the unit and
that the serial numbers on the unit and warranty match.
This instruction manual is printed on
recycled paper.
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which are located on the rear of the
cabinet. Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
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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)
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.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
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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.
■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.
■Do not connect any device that exceeds the ratings to the Alarm jack
because this may damage the main unit.
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 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
Package Contents ....................................................................................... 8
Operating Environment .............................................................................. 9
VN-C3WU Installation and Setup...............................................................11
Before starting installation and setup ....................................................11
Names of VN-C3WU parts.....................................................................11
Installation and setup ............................................................................ 12
Alarm IN/OUT connection.......................................................................... 14
Setting the VN-C3WU IP address ............................................................. 15
Changing the IP address of the PC ...................................................... 15
Changing internal settings .................................................................... 17
Restore to the orlginal PC IP address .................................................. 22
VN-C3WU connection test ........................................................................ 22
VN-C3WU / Web page .......................................................................... 24
Top page................................................................................................ 24
Still image page..................................................................................... 25
Live image page.................................................................................... 25
Control page.......................................................................................... 26
Control Window..................................................................................... 27
Setting page .......................................................................................... 31
How to link the VN-C3WU images ............................................................ 38
Displaying live images .......................................................................... 38
Displaying live images .......................................................................... 38
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 40
Specifications............................................................................................. 42
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Package Contents
This product includes all of the following items. If any item should be missing, please contact your
local dealer.
VN-C3WU main unit
Instruction manual (this document)
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Operating Environment
The environment described below is necessary for operation of the VN-C3WU.
A personal computer running the following WWW browser software:
WWW browser software that is compatible with JavaScript or Frame. Netscape 4.0 or
higher, or Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, is required.
CPU performance and memory capacity should be the recommended values for the
WWW browser software used. To ensure the smooth display of animated images on a
large screen, these values should be even larger than those recommended.
Also, images from the camera will not be correctly displayed in the 256-color mode,
etc.
• In the case of Internet Explorer, an environment in which JAVA can be executed
correctly is necessary.
LAN environment
The VN-C3WU operates as a web browser using HTTP protocol.
Access linking by host name is possible with an environment able to use DNS (Domain
Name System).
The VN-C3WU and a personal computer can be connected directly at 1: 1 by using
cross cables. (Although rare, the use of cross cables is not possible with some LAN
boards.)
Caution
The standard used for connection to the VN-C3WU is 10BASE-T.
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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-C3WU, 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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Names of VN-C3WU 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
VN-C3WU Installation and Setup
Before starting installation and setup
It is necessary to set an IP address for each VN-C3WU unit. Use the following procedure for the
setup of individual units. (If the power is not turned on, the installation operation can be performed
at one time.)
1. Install the VN-C3WU.
Only in cases of installation in a location where the power cannot easily be turned on,
complete steps 2 to 4 before installing.
2. Connect the VN-C3WU to a network.
(With the VN-C3WU power turned on.)
3. Set the VN-C3WU IP address.
When setting the VN-C3WU IP address, be sure to contact the network manager for
assignment or approval.
4. Alarm IN/OUT connection.
5. VN-C3WU access test.
This test is performed after any change to confirm the IP address.
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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-C3WU units can be installed as shown in the diagram below.
1Attach the ceiling fixer with the Phole
pointing toward the front of the camera.
4Mount the VN-C3WU on the ceiling fixer
by rotating clockwise, then tighten the
screw of the camera body fixer.
2Mount the camera body fixer
on the VN-C3WU.
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-C3WU unit.
When network connection is completed and the power is turned on, the
VN-C3WU unit will be connected to the network at the following IP ad-
dress.
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-C3WU units are set to the same IP address at the factory; therefore,
if the power of multiple VN-C3WU 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.
❉Use a straight cable when
connecting to a hub.
Use a cross cable when
connecting directly to a PC.
Power supply connection cable
Caution
VN-C3WU unit is intended to be Supplied by a Listed Direct Plug-In Power
Unit marked “Class 2” and rated from 11 to 15 V dc, 2 to 2.5 A.
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3.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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4. Setting the VN-C3WU IP address
4-1 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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About the web pages mentioned in this instruction
manual
From the following page, all the screens expressed as VN-C3WU pgae are contained in VN-
C3WU and displayed by the web page browse and display function of the WWW browser
software.
Therefore depending on WWW browser software and its settings, the formats and fonts may be
different from the screens of VN-C3WU page, in this manual.
In this manual, all the screens of VN-C3WU are displayed by the web page browse and display
function of Netscape.
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4-2 Changing internal settings
Start the WWW browser software.
Specify the factory-set VN-C3WU web page address in the browse location in the WWW
browser software. (When the factory-set IP address is specified, the WWW browser software
will display the VN-C3WU top page.)
http://192.168.0.2/
WWW browser software (using Netscape as an example)
Caution
In some cases, direct specification is not possible when a proxy server has
been set for Internet access. In such cases, contact the network administrator
and change the setting.
Caution
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Display of the VN-C3WU top page.
The Settings page is displayed.
VN-C3WU top page.
VN-C3WU Settings page.
Click on Settings.
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Setup is performed by changing the "Other Settings" contents.
Other Settings
[IP address]
Change to an IP address assigned or approved by the network administrator.
[Subnet mask]
Like the IP address, the subnet mask is assigned or approved by the network administrator.
[Default Gateway]
Set the default Gateway IP address. 0.0.0.0 means the gateway is not used.
[Host name]
• Specify using up to 8 letters. Only in the environment to use DNS (Domain Name System)
and make the access link by host name. Except for this environment, do not specify anything.
[MAC address]
This is the unique physical address of the product.
Cannot be changed.
VN-C3WU Settings page "Other settings"
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Other Settings
[Program version]
The version of the VN-C3WU main unit firmware.
Cannot be changed.
[Power Frequency]
This setting reduces the amount of flicker under fluorescent lighting. Set to 50Hz or 60Hz in
accordance with the power frequency at the installation location.
[Password]
Specify using up to 8 letters. Enter (re-enter) the same password two times in each level for
confirmation purposes.
[Auto Refresh]
Specify Pan/Tilt position display in the (Control page) and (Configration page) is automatically
refreshed or not.
[Cache Settings]
Only a few of the proxy servers in Cache Settings cache Cgi; therefore, Pan/Tilt control
occasionally does not operate correctly. In such cases, check Cache Disable.
Password function
An access protection using a password is provided to regulate connecting PCs (users)
connected to the VN-C3WU. This access protection function has three levels to match the
access levels. The pages that can be accessed at each of these levels are as shown below.
(Refer to page 22 for the VN-C3WU web page configuration.)
Password level
User level
Operator level
Administrator level
Accessible page
Still Image page and Live Image page.
The above pages and (Pan/Tilt) control page.
The above pages and Settings page.
Caution
Never forget the current password because the password setting cannot
be changed unless it matches the Administrator level password.
Caution
A password will not be requested when only a user level or operator level
password has been set but an administrator level password has not been
set.
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