Vista ViP2 VK2-1080VFD3V9F User manual

Quick Guide
VK2-1080VFD3V9F

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1. Description
This manual applies to the VK2-1080VFD3V9 network camera.
The VK2-1080VFD3V9F camera is designed for internal applications. It’s Full HD video images offer
excellent quality. The Motorised remote set up lens guarantees sharp images throughout the day and
night.
Please read the following manual before installing the camera.
• Installation Steps
Follow these steps to install the cmaera on your local network (LAN):
1. Check the package contents against the list below.
2. Connect the Network Camera. See page 3.
3. Set an IP address. See page 5.
4. Set the password. See page 7.
• Package Component
The system comes with the following components:
Camera unit Installation CD Installation Guide Template Sheet Accessory Kit
Optional OSD Controller
• Contents on the installation CD
1. Camera User’s Manual
2. VK2-Client User’s Manual
3. The Smart Manager User’s Manual
4. VK2-Client Installation software
5. The Smart Manager Installation software
Note: Check your package to make sure that you received the complete system, including all
components shown above.

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• Front View
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Name
Description
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Lens
Allows wide area to be monitored
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Extension Cable
Power and IP connectors
• Side View • Bottom View
NO
Name
Description
1
Micro SD Slot
Micro SD slot for local recording
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Status LED
Amber : On System Booting
Green : Normal Operation
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Alarm IO Terminal
AI: Alarm Input, G: Ground, AO: Alarm Output
• Extension Cable
NO
Wire Colour
Description
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Red: DC12V
White: GND
Main Power, 2pin terminal, DC12V 500mA(6.0W)
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Black
Ethernet, RJ-45 port compatible with 10/100Mbps PoE.
Modular Jack

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2. Installation
2.1 Connection
• 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 directly connection to PC, while a direct cable is used for connection
to a hub.
• Connecting Alarms
AI(Alarm In) :
You can use external devices to signal the VK2-1080VFD3V9 to react on events. Mechanical or
electrical switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm In) and G (Ground) connectors in the bottom.
G(Ground) :
Connect the ground side of the alarm input and/or alarm output to the G (Ground) connector.
Alarm Out :
The VK2-1080VFD3V9 can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the device
to the AO (Alarm Out) and G (Ground) connectors.
• Connecting Alarms
AI(Alarm In) :
You can use external devices to signal the dome 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 dome 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 DC12V 500mA for the network camera. Connect the positive(+) pole to the
‘+’ position and the negative(-) pole to the ‘-‘ position.
• Connecting Service Monitor Port
Service monitor output port (J5) is located on the board of the dome camera, and is used for an
easy OSD setup.

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▶ID & IP assignment
To make changes in the OSD menu, please the OSD controller provided optionally with your
camera purchase. You can set Camera Title and IP Address.
1. Connect the OSD Controller to the Service Monitor port of the network camera.
2. Connect Service Monitor and the Video Output port of the OSD Controller.
3. Press the SET button to access main Menu.
4. Change Camera ID, and IP Address. You can change the Name or Title and IP address of the
camera. Using the buttons on the controller, you can change the parameters.
5. Select SAVE or CANCEL to exit the Main Menu.
Video Output is used for an easy zoom and focus control when installing lens. Video Output is
restricted to 704x480(576) resolution.
▶Zoom & Focus Control
The camera enters Zoom and Focus control mode as soon as connecting OSD Controller to the
Service Monitor port.
-. Zoom Control:
-. Focus Control:
-. Smart Focus: Press and hold the SET button for 2 or more seconds. The camera readjusts
focus automatically.
Note: You can get the Optional OSD Controller from Norbain SD Ltd.

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2.2 Network Connection and IP assignment
The VK2-1080VFD3V9 supports the operation through the network. When a camera is first connected
to the network it has no IP address. So, it is necessary to allocate an IP address to the device with the
“Smart Manager” utility on the CD. The factory default IP is “192.168.30.220”.
1. Connect the VK2-1080VFD3V9 to the network and power up.
2. Start SmartManager utility (Start>All programs>Smart Manager>SmartManager), the main
window will be displayed, 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. You cam see a Assign IP window. Enter the required IP address.
Note:For more information, refer to the Smart Manger User’s Manual.

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3. Operation
The VK2-1080VFD3V9can be used with Windows operating system and browsers. The recommended
browsers are Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera and Google Chrome with Windows.
3.1 Access from a browser
1. Start a browser (Internet Explorer).
2. Enter the IP address or host name of the VK2-1080VFD3V9in the Location/Address field of your
browser.
3. You can see a starting page. Click Live View or Setup to enter web page.
4. The encoder’s Live View page appears in your browser.

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3.2. Access from the internet
Access from the internet Once connected, the VK2-1080VFD3V9 is accessible on your local network
(LAN). To access the video encoder from the Internet you must configure your broadband router to
allow incoming data traffic to the video encoder. To do this, enable the NAT-traversal feature, which
will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the video encoder. This is enabled
from Setup > System > Network > NAT.
For more information, please see “3.5.4 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 VK2-1080VFD3V9is accessed
for the setup at the first time. Enter your admin
name and password, set by the administrator.
Note: The default administrator username and
password is “admin”. If the password is lost, the
VK2-1080VFD3V9must be reset to the factory
default settings. See “3.6 Resetting to the Factory
Default Settings”.
3.4 Live View Page
The live view page comes in several
screen modes like 1920x1080,
1280x1024, 1280x720, 704x480(576),
640x480, 352x240(288), and
320x240. Users are allowed to select
the most suitable one out of those
modes. Please, adjust the mode in
accordance with your PC
specifications and monitoring
purposes.
1) General controls
Live View Page Search & 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, please see “3.5.1 Basic Configuration >
Video & Image” of User’s Manual.

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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
protocols and methods to use depends 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 VK2-1080VFD3V9or start playing a
video stream.
The Pause button pause 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 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 Remote Focus button enables users to adjust focus and zoom remotely via network.
The Smart Focus button readjusts focus automatically.
3) Video Streams
The video encoder provides several images and video stream formats. Your requirements and the
properties of your network will determine the type you use.
The Live View page in the video encoder provides access to H.264, MPEG-4 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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4) Focus and Zoom Control
You can control Zoom and Focus in the live screen. Press the button on the left top in the live
screen to activate the Zoom & 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.
Note: Click the button in the live screen to set the focus to the optimum position.
3.5 VK2-1080VFD3V9 Setup
This section describes how to configure the network camera, and is intended for product
Administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the Setup tools; and Operators, who have access
to the settings for Basic, Live View, Video & Image, Event, and System Configuration.
You can configure the VK2-1080VFD3V9 by clicking Setup in the top right-hand corner of the Live
View page. Click on this page to access the online help that explains the setup tools

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When accessing the VK2-1080VFD3V9 for the first time,
the “Admin Password” dialog appears. Enter your admin
name and password, set by the administrator.
Note: If the password is lost, the VK2-1080VFD3V9 must
be reset to the factory default settings.
See “3.6 Resetting to the Factory Default Settings”.
3.6 Resetting to the factory default settings
To reset the VK2-1080VFD3V9 to the original factory settings, go to the Setup>System >Maintenance
web page (described in “3.5.4 System>Maintenance” of the User’s Manual) or use the control button
on the network camera, as described below:
Follow the instructions below to reset the VK2-1080VFD3V9 to the factory default settings using the
Reset Button.
1. Switch off the VK2-1080VFD3V9 by disconnecting the power adapter.
2. Open the top cover of camera.
3. Press and hold the Control Button (SW1) on the board with your finger while reconnecting
the power.
4. Keep the Control button (SW1) pressed during about 2 seconds.
5. Release the Control Button (SW1).
6. The VK2-1080VFD3V9 resets to factory defaults and restarts after completing the factory reset.
The unit now has the default IP address 192.168.30.220.
7. Close the top cover of camera.
Caution: When performing a Factory Reset, you will lose any settings you have saved.
3.7 More Information
For more information, please see the VK2-1080VFD3V9 User’s Manual, which is available on the CD
included in this package.