Vicon V980B Series User manual

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.
Document Number: 8009-8317-20-00 Product specifications subject to change without
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Quick Guide
V980B Series
Network Bullet Camera
XX317-20-00

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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT
ANY METALLIC OBJECT THROUGH THE VENTILATION GRILLS OR
OTHER OPENINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC INFORMATION: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil nume
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rique de la classe A est conforme a
´ la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
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 to take adequate
measures.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. CAUTION –THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANY
SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS
YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO.
16. Use satisfy clause 2.5 of IEC60950-1/UL60950-1 or Certified/Listed Class 2 power source only.
17. ITE is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant.

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1 Introduction
Vicon’s V980B series of HD IP Bullet Cameras is designed for performance in demanding security installations.
There are 1080P (2MP), 4 MP and 5 MP resolution models with motorized varifocal lens. The camera offers IR
illuminators that provide superior images in low-light environments.
The V980B supports H.264/H.265 compression technology, drastically reducing file sizes and conserving
valuable network bandwidth. M-JPEG compression is also provided. The camera can provides quad streaming
for multi-camera displays.
1.1 Components
This system comes with the following components;
Network Camera 1
Installation Guide 1
Accessory Kit 1
Note 1. Check your package to make sure that you received the complete system, including all components
listed above.
Note 2. Adapter for 12 VDC is not supplied.

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2 Installation
For the network camera to operate, it is necessary to connect a network cable for data transmission and
power connection from a power adapter. Depending on operation methods, it is possible to connect an
alarm cable.
2.1 Overview
• Dimension
Dimensions Unit: mm
• Extension Cable
No.
Item
Description
1
RJ-45
Ethernet, RJ-45 port compatible
with 10/100Mbps PoE Modular Jack
2
DC Jack
Main Power, DC Jack, 12 VDC
3
AI: Alarm In
Alarm input and output, 3-pin terminal
G: GND
AO: Alarm Out
4
MIC: Audio In
Audio line input, 2-pin terminal
G: GND
5
SPK: Audio Out
Audio line output, 2-pin terminal
G: GND

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• Installing Camera
To mount the bullet camera, fix the base of the camera with the three screws provided in the accessory kit.

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2.2 Connection
• Micro SD memory slot on the bottom board
Remove the cap at bottom of the camera to insert the SD memorycard.
• Connecting to the RJ-45
Connect a standard RJ-45 cable to the network port of the network camera. Generally a cross-over cable is
used for direct connection to PC, while a direct cable is used for connection to a hub. You can also use a router
featuring PoE (Power over Ethernet) to supply power to the camera.
• Connecting Alarms
AI (Alarm In): You can use external devices to signal the network camera to react on events. Mechanical or
electrical switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm In) and G (Ground) connectors.
G (Ground): Connect the ground side of the alarm input and/or alarm output to the G (Ground) connector.
AO (Alarm Out): The network camera can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the
device to the AO (Alarm Out) and G (Ground) connectors.
• Connecting the Power
Connect the power of 12VDC for the network camera. Connect the positive (+) pole to the ‘+’ position and the
negative (-) pole to the ‘-’position for the DC power.
– Be careful not to reverse the polarity when connecting the power cable.
– A router featuring PoE (Power over Ethernet) can also be used to supply power to the camera.
– For the power specifications, refer to the appendix, product specification in the User manual.
– If PoE and 12 VDC are both applied, the camera will be supplied with power from PoE.
• Connecting Audio
Connect speaker to audio line output and external Mic to audio input line.
• Connecting Test Monitor Out (CVBS)
Connect 5-pin micro USB test video cable (optional) to check test video. Use optional cable assembly V988B-
USB-BNC.

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2.3 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 User Manual) or use the Reset button on the network
camera inside the bottom cap.
• 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 top cap.
3) Press and hold the Reset button with a straightened paperclip while reconnecting the power.
4) Keep the Reset button pressed at least 5 (or more) seconds.
5) Release the Reset button.
6) The network camera resets to factory defaults and restarts after completing the factory reset.
7) Close the bottom cap tightly to ensure waterproof.
CAUTION: When performing a Factory Reset, you will lose any settings that have been saved. (Default
IP 192.168.1.100)

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2.4 Network Connection & IP Assignment
The network camera is designed for use on an Ethernet network and requires an IP address 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 “Smart Manager” utility to search and
allocate an IP address to your products, or reset the product to the factory default settings and then perform
the installation again. The utility can be found on the Vicon website www.vicon-security.com, on the Software
Downloads page for Vicon cameras.
1) Connect the network camera/device to the network and power up.
2) Start SmartManager utility (Start > All programs > SmartManager > SmartManager); the main window
displays. 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. The pop-up menu below displays.
4) Select Assign IP. The Assign IP window displays. Enter the required IP address.
NOTE: For more information, refer to the SmartManager User Manual.

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3. Operation
The network camera can be used with Windows® operating system and browsers. The recommended
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 (i.e., Internet Explorer).
2. Enter the IP address or host name of the network camera in the Location/Address field of the browser.
3. A starting page displays. Click Live View, Playback, or Setup to enter web page.
4. Click Live View for the network camera’s Live View page to appear in the browser.
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

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the router to allow access to the network camera. This is enabled from Setup > System > Network > NAT.
For more information, refer to section “System > Network > NAT” of the User 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 and password is “ADMIN”and the password is “1234”. If the
password is lost, the network camera must be reset to the factory default settings. See section “Resetting to
the factory default settings” for more details
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, see section “System > Security > HTTPS” of User 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 provides several screen modes. Select the most suitable 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 configured under Setup > Basic
Configuration > Video & Image. For more information, see “Basic Configuration > Video
& Image” of User Manual.
The resolution drop-down list allows the selection of the most suitable video resolutions
to be displayed on Live View page.
The protocol drop-down list allows the selection of the combination of protocols and
methods to use depending on your viewing requirements and on the properties of
your network.
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 temporarily stops (pauses)the video stream being played.
The Snapshot button takes a picture (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.

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The Manual Trigger button activates a pop-up window to manually start or stop the event.
The Remote Focus button enables users to adjust focus and zoom remotely via network
(motorized lens models only).
The Fine Focus (one push focus) button readjusts focus automatically to set the focus to
the optimum position (motorized lens models only).
Use the Speaker icon scale to control the volume of the speakers.
Use the Microphone icon scale to control the volume of the microphone.
3) Video Streams
The network camera provides several images and video stream formats. Your requirements and the
properties of your network will determine the type youuse.
The Live View page in the network camera provides access to H.264, H.265 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.

4) Focus and Zoom Control (motorized lens models only).
You can control Zoom and Focus from the Live View screen. Press the button on the left top in the
Live View screen to activate the Zoom and Focus control panel.
•Adjusting Zoom:
Click “<” button to zoom out and click “>” button to zoom in. The focus is moved slightly after adjusting
zoom; adjust the focus again, as necessary.
•Adjusting Focus:
Click “>” button for far focus and click “<” button to near focus.
•Fine Focus:
Click “Fine Focus” to fine tune and readjust focus automatically.
Note: Click the button in the Live View screen to set the focus to the optimum position.