Vicon Cruiser SN663V-A User manual

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Cruiser™ SN663V-A Outdoor PTZ
Network Camera Dome
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Quick Guide

1 Introduction
The SN663V-A network camera is an outdoor PTZ camera dome that includes a 1080p high
resolution camera lens combination that provides video transmission over a network. It is
fully featured for security surveillance and remote monitoring needs.
The network camera supports H.264 compression technology as well as M-JPEG compres-
sion. By using its dedicated program, multiple users are able to have access to the network
camera simultaneously or a single user can monitor various network cameras at the same
time. It also enables users to play, store and retrieve a monitoring image by using a PC. All
the settings and realtime monitoring screens are provided through access to the web.
1.1 Components
The camera is designed with compact, small size, hard dome camera housing. The housing
is constructed of aluminum, steel and plastic. The housing is designed to be mounted on
a wall or a ceiling. The housing meets the Protection Classification IP66 standards for dust
and moisture resistance.
Dome Camera ······································· 1
Installation Guide/CD ······································· 1
Template Sheet ······································· 1
Mounting Bracket ······································· 1
Safety Lanyard ······································· 1
Accessory Kit ······································· 1
1) Mounting screws (PH6 x 35.0) ·················· (4)
2) Plastic anchors ·················· (4)
3) O-Rings ·················· (4)
4) Torx wrench ·················· (1)
Accessory Connector ······································· 1
1) 3-pin terminal block ·················· (1)
2) 6-pin terminal block ·················· (1)
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1.2 Key Features
•Brilliant video quality
The network camera offers the highly efficient H.264 video compression, which drasti-
cally reduces bandwidth and storage requirements without compromising image qual-
ity. Motion JPEG is also supported for increased flexibility.
•Dual or Triple Streams
The network camera can deliver dual or triple video streams simultaneously at full
frame rate in all resolutions up to Full-HD (1920 x 1080p) using Motion H.264 and
JPEG. This means that several video streams can be configured with different com-
pression formats, resolutions and frame rates for different needs.
•Image setting adjustment
The network camera also enables users to adjust image settings such as contrast,
brightness and saturation to improve images before encoding takes place.
•Intelligent video capabilities
The network camera includes intelligent capabilities such as enhanced video motion
detection. The network cameras external inputs and outputs can be connected to de-
vices such as sensors and relays, enabling the system to react to alarms and activate
lights or open/close doors.
•Improved Security
The network camera logs all user access, and lists currently connected users. Also, its
full frame rate video can be provided over HTTPS.
•PoE (Power over Ethernet)
This network camera can be powered through PoE, which simplifies installation since
only one cable is needed for carrying power, as well as video controls.
•ONVIF Certificate
This is a global interface standard that makes it easier for end users, integrators, con-
sultants, and manufacturers to take advantage of the possibilities offered by network
video technology. ONVIF enables interoperability between different vendor products,
increased flexibility, reduced cost, and future-proof systems.
•Micro-SD Recording support
The network camera also supports a Micro-SD memory slot for local recording with
removable storage.
•Audio support
The network camera also supports two-way audio.
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2 Installation
2.1 Installation
The dome camera is for use in surface or pendant mounting applications, and the mounting
member must be capable of supporting loads of up to 10 lb (4.5 kg). (Pendant mounting
must use pendant mount accessory.)
The dome cameras mounting bracket should be attached to a structural object, such as hard
wood, wall stud or ceiling rafter that supports the weight of the dome camera.
CAUTION: A silicone rubber sealant must be applied to seal the housing to secure water-
proofing.
2.1.1 Locking Dome Camera
1. Make screw holes on the ceiling using the supplied mounting Template Sheet (Figure A).
2. Fix the Mounting Bracket to the ceiling using supplied Anchors (4x) and Mounting Screws (4x)
(Figure B).
3. Hook up the Safety Lanyard to the Safety Lanyard Hook of the Mounting Bracket (Figure C).
4. Align the locking tab on the bracket and the locking slot on the base of the dome (Figure D).
5. Turn the dome to the counterclockwise about 10 degree to the locked position (Figure E).
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CAUTION: Before installing mounting bracket to surface pre-adjust the four mounting
screws ”A” on the base of the dome camera to best match the mounting bracket
locked position. Unscrew the locking screw on the side of the dome’s base and
fit the tab of the mounting bracket into the locking slot. Screws ”A” should not
be too tight or too loose when the dome is in the locked position. After setting
the proper positions of screws ”A” remove the mounting bracket and install it
to the proper surface. If it is too difficult to lock the dome in position after the
mounting bracket has been installed readjust the screws ”A” by unscrewing
them a small amount and try to install dome camera again.
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2.2 Basic Configuration of Camera System
No. Connector Wire Color Description
13-pin terminal block RED 24VAC or 12VDC+
WHITE 24VAC or 12VDC-
26-pin terminal block
PINK ALARM INPUT 1
GRAY ALARM INPUT 2
GREEN ALARM INPUT 3
BLUE ALARM INPUT 4
BROWN GND
YELLOW ALARM OUTPUT
3RJ-45 BLACK Ethernet, RJ-45 port compatible with
10/100Mbps having PoE functionality.
4STEREO GRAY AUDIO OUTPUT
5STEREO BLACK AUDIO INPUT
The camera must be installed by qualified service personnel in accordance with all local and
federal electrical and building codes.
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2.3 Micro-SD Card Insertion
User can install and change Micro-SD card as shown in the following picture.
1. Open the Micro-SD card cover.
2. Install or change Micro-SD card.
3. Tightly close the Micro-SD card cover to ensure waterproofness.
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2.4 Connections
•Connecting the Network
Connect a standard RJ-45 cable to the network port of the camera. Generally a cross-
over cable is used for directly connection to PC, while a direct cable is used for con-
nection to a hub.
•Connecting Alarms
– A1,A2,A3,A4 (Alarm Input 1,2,3,4)
You can use external devices to signal the camera to react on events. Mechanical
or electrical switches can be wired to the A1,A2,A3,A4 (Alarm Input 1,2,3,4) and
G (Ground) connectors.
– G (Ground)
NOTE: All the connectors marked G or GND are common.
Connect the ground side of the alarm input and/or alarm output to the G (Ground)
connector.
– AO (Alarm Output)
The camera can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the
device to the AO (Alarm Output) and G (Ground) connectors.
•Connecting the Power
Connect power of 12VDC or 24VAC for the camera.
When using a 12VDC adapter, connect the positive (+) pole to the ’ + ’ position and the
negative (-) pole to the ’ - ’ position.
Use satisfy clause 2.5 of IEC60950-1/UL60950-1 or Certified/Listed Class 2 power
source only.
–Be careful not to reverse the polarity when you connect the power cable.
–You can also use a router featuring PoE (Power over Ethernet) to supply power to
the camera.
–24VAC is recommended to use for the camera power for stable operation with
heater kit. If using PoE, the heater will not operate at all.
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2.4.1 Network Connection & IP assignment
The network camera is designed for use on an Ethernet network and requires an IP ad-
dress for access. Most networks today have a DHCP server that automatically assigns IP
addresses to connected devices. By the factory default, your camera is set to obtain the IP
address automatically via DHCP server. If your network does not have a DHCP server the
network camera will use 192.168.1.100 as the default IP address.
If DHCP is enabled and the product cannot be accessed, run the SmartManager utility on
the CD to search and allocate an IP address, or reset the product to the factory default set-
tings and then perform the installation again.
1) Connect the network camera/device to the network and power up.
2) Start SmartManager utility (Start >All programs >SmartManager >SmartManager).
The main window will display, and after a short while any network devices connected to the
network will be displayed in the list.
3) Select the camera on the list and click right button of the mouse. You can see the pop-up
menu as below.
4) Select Assign IP Address. The Assign IP window will display. Enter the required IP ad-
dress.
NOTE: For more information, refer to the SmartManager Users Manual.
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3 Operation
The network camera can be used with Windows operating system and browsers. The rec-
ommended browsers are Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera and Google Chrome with
Windows.
NOTE: To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to allow
ActiveX controls.
3.1 Access from a browser
1. Start a browser (Internet Explorer).
2. Enter the IP address or host name of the network camera in the Location/Address field
of your browser.
3. You can see a starting page. Click Live View, Playback, or Setup to enter web page.
4. The network cameras Live View page appears in your browser.
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3.2 Access from the internet
Once connected, the network camera is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access
the network camera from the Internet you must configure your broadband router to allow
incoming data traffic to the network camera. To do this, enable the NAT traversal feature,
which will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the network cam-
era. This is enabled from Setup >System >Network >NAT. For more information, please
see ”System >Network >NAT” of User’s Manual.
3.3 Setting the admin password over a secure connection
To gain access to the product, the password for the default administrator user must be set.
This is done in the Admin Password dialog, which is displayed when the network camera is
accessed for the setup at the first time. Enter your admin name and password, set by the
administrator.
NOTE: The default administrator user name is ADMIN and password is 1234 . If the pass-
word is lost, the network camera must be reset to the factory default settings. Please see
Resetting to the factory default settings.
To prevent network eavesdropping when setting the admin password, this can be done via
an encrypted HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPS certificate (see NOTE below).
To set the password via a standard HTTP connection, enter it directly in the first dialog shown
below. To set the password via an encrypted HTTPS connection, please see ”System >Se-
curity >HTTPS” of User’s Manual.
NOTE: HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt the
traffic between web browsers and servers. The HTTPS certificate controls the encrypted
exchange of information.
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3.4 Live View Page
The Live View page comes in several screen modes: 1920x1080, 1280x1024, 1280x720(960),
1024x768, 704x480(576), 640x480(360) and 320x240. Users are allowed to select the most
suitable one out of those modes. Adjust the mode in accordance with your PC specifications
and monitoring purposes.
1) General controls
Live View Page Playback Page Setup Page Help Page
The video drop-down list allows you to select a customized or pre-
programmed video stream on the Live View page. Stream profiles are con-
figured under Setup >Basic Configuration >Video & Image. For more
information, please see ”Basic Configuration >Video & Image” of Users
Manual.
The resolution drop-down list allows you to select the most suitable one
out of video resolutions to be displayed on Live View page.
The protocol drop-down list allows you to select which combination of pro-
tocols and methods to use depending on your viewing requirements, and
on the properties of your network.
The preset drop-down list allows you to select the preset number for the
PTZ camera being used. This icon is inactivated if the PTZ settings are
not set.
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2) Control toolbar
The live viewer toolbar is available in the web browser page only. It displays the following
buttons:
The Stop button stops the video stream being played. Pressing the key again toggles
the start and stop. The Start button connects to the network camera or starts playing
a video stream.
The Pause button pauses the video stream being played.
The Snapshot button takes a snapshot of the current image. The location where the
image is saved can be specified.
The Digital Zoom button activates a zoom-in or zoom-out function for video image on
the live screen.
The Full Screen button causes the video image to fill the entire screen area. No other
windows will be visible. Press the ’Esc’ button on the computer keyboard to cancel full
screen view.
The Manual Trigger button activates a pop-up window to manually start or stop the
event.
The PTZ button activates a pop-up window for Pan, Tilt and Zoom control.
The VCA button shows/hides VCA rule setting and detected objects.
The Face Detection button shows/hides detected faces.
The Speaker button activates/deactivates external speaker.
The Mic button activates/deactivates microphone input.
Use this scale to control the volume of the speakers and microphones.
NOTE: VCA and Face Detection works exclusively to each other.
3) Video Streams
The network camera provides several images and video stream formats. Your require-
ments and the properties of your network will determine the type you use.
The Live View page in the network camera provides access to H.264 and Motion JPEG
video streams, and to the list of available video streams. Other applications and clients
can also access these video streams/images directly, without going via the Live View
page.
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3.5 Playback
The Playback window contains a list of recordings made to the memory card. It shows each
recording’s start time, length, the event type used to start the recording, calendar and time
slice bar indicates if the recording is existed or not.
The description of playback window follows.
(1) Video Screen
You can see the video screen when playing the video clip in the Micro SD memory.
(2) Playback Buttons
To view a recording data in the SD local storage, select it from the list and click the
Playback buttons.
Go to the first: go to the beginning of the video clip.
Fast backward play: fast play backward of the video clip.
Backward play: play backward of the video clip.
Step backward play: go back one frame of the video clip.
Pause: pause playback of the video clip.
Step forward play: go forward one frame of the video clip.
Forward Play: play forward the video clip.
Fast forward play: play fast forward of the video clip.
Go to the last: go to the end of the video clip.
Clip copy: copy the video clip.
Zoom In: zoom in the video clip.
Full Screen: display full screen of the video.
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(3) Time Chart
Display an hour-based search screen for the chosen date. If there is recording data, a
blue section will be displayed on a 24-hour basis. If you select a particular hour in the
chart, a yellow square on the hour will be displayed.
(4) Speaker Control Bar
Use this scale to control the volume of the speakers.
(5) Search Calendar
Search results from the SD local storage in the network camera connected are displayed
monthly. If there is a recorded data for a particular date, a blue square on the date will be
displayed. If you select a particular date in the calendar, a yellow square on the date will
be displayed.
(6) Play Time
Displays time of the video playing.
(7) Event Search Window
Select a search option in the drop-down list and click GO button. You can also enter
the time period for searching. If you click Start Date or End Date zone, displays Search
Calendar.
(8) Event List Window
Event List displays the event(s) that were recorded in the SD local storage. Select a list
and click the play button. The video clip will be played.
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3.6 Network Camera Setup
This section describes how to configure the network camera.
Administrator has unrestricted access to all the Setup tools, whereas Operators have access
to the settings of Basic Configuration, which are Live View, Video & Image, Audio, Event,
Dome Configuration, and System.
You can configure the network camera by clicking Setup either in the first connection page
or the top second-right button of the Live View page. Accessing the network camera from a
computer for the first time opens the Admin Password dialog box. Enter your administrator
or operator id and password to get into setup page.
NOTE: If the password is lost, the network camera must be reset to the factory default
settings. Please see ”Resetting to the Factory Default Setting”.
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Resetting to the factory default settings
To reset the network camera to the original factory settings, go to the Setup >System >
Maintenance web page (described in ”System >Maintenance” of Users Manual) or use the
Reset button on the network camera, as described below:
•Using the Reset button:
Follow the instructions below to reset the network camera to the factory default settings using
the Reset button.
1. Switch off the network camera by disconnecting the power adapter.
2. Open the Micro-SD card cover.
3. Press and hold the Reset button (SW1) on the board with your finger while reconnect-
ing the power. Refer to Figure 4 - Layout of DIP switch & Reset button.
4. Keep the Reset button (SW1) pressed for about 2 seconds.
5. Release the Reset button (SW1).
6. The network camera resets to factory defaults and restarts after completing the factory
reset. The unit now obtains the IP address automatically via DHCP.
7. Tightly close the Micro-SD card cover to ensure waterproofness.
CAUTION: When performing a Factory Reset, you will lose any settings that have been
saved.
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System Requirement for Web Browser
•Operating System: Microsoft Windows OS Series
•CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2Ghz or higher, 1GB RAM or more, 10GB free disk or higher
•VGA: AGP, Video RAM 32MB or higher (1024x768, 24bpp or higher)
General Performance Considerations
When setting up your system, it is important to consider how various settings and situations
will affect performance. Some factors affect the amount of bandwidth (the bit rate) required,
others can affect the frame rate, and some affect both. If the load on the CPU reaches its
maximum, this will also affect the frame rate.
The following factors are among the most important to consider:
•High image resolutions and/or lower compression levels (or high bitrates) result in
larger images. Frame rate and Bandwidth affected.
•Accessing both Motion JPEG and H.264 video streams simultaneously. Frame rate
and bandwidth affected.
•Heavy network utilization due to poor infrastructure. Frame rate and Bandwidth af-
fected.
•Heavy network utilization via wireless router due to poor infrastructure. Frame rate and
bandwidth affected.
•Viewing on poorly performing client PCs lowers perceived performance. Frame rate
affected.
More Information
For more information, please see the network camera Users Manual, which is available on
the CD included in this package.
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Shipping Instructions
Use the following procedure when returning a unit to the factory:
1. Call or write Vicon for a Return Authorization (R.A.) at one of the locations listed below.
Record the name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.
Vicon Industries Inc.
135 Fell Court
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Phone: [phone]; Toll-Free: 1-800-645-9116; Fax: [phone]
For service or returns from countries in Europe, contact:
Vicon Industries (U.K.) Ltd
Brunel Way
Fareham, PO15 5TX
United Kingdom
Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]
2. Attach a sheet of paper to the unit with the following information:
a. Name and address of the company returning the unit
b. Name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.
c. R. A. number
d. Brief description of the installation
e. Complete description of the problem and circumstances under which it occurs
f. Units original date of purchase, if still under warranty
3. Pack the unit carefully. Use the original shipping carton or its equivalent for maximum
protection.
4. Mark the R.A. number on the outside of the carton on the shipping label.
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