VN-C215_EN.book Page 1 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM FIXED IP DOME CAMERA VN-C215V4U START-UP GUIDE For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Retain this information for future reference. VN-C215V4U Model No. Serial No. Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before beginning to operate this unit,please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 2 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Introduction Safety Precautions FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. Read all of these instructions. Save these instructions for later use. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 3 Monday, November 27, 2006 FOR USA AND CANADA CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 4 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Introduction Safety Precautions (continued) Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment [European Union] This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 5 Monday, November 27, 2006 ● This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to all local codes. ● This installation shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. ● The unit is to be powered by an DC 12 V power supply. ● The DC 12 V power supply should conform to the following: Class 2 only (For USA), Isolated power supply only (For Europe and other).
VN-C215_EN.book Page 6 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Introduction Main Features 䡵 High Picture Quality The camera unit of VN-C215V4U employs a 380,000-pixel CCD (1/4") which enables high quality image monitoring. 䡵 Wide shooting range 䡵 Built-in Viewer Monitoring via a computer is possible by downloading the built-in viewer onto the computer. 䡵 HTTP-based API VN-C215V4U comes with a HTTP-based API. This feature enables setting and control via the network.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 7 Monday, November 27, 2006 Contents Introduction Safety Precautions ............................. 2 Main Features ..................................... 6 Contents ............................................. 7 Operating Environment ....................... 8 Cautionary Notes ................................ 8 Name and Function of Parts ............. 10 Features ........................................... 14 Setup Overall Procedures ...........................
VN-C215_EN.book Page 8 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Introduction Operating Environment 䡵 PC Specification Requirements OS : Windows XP (Professional or Home Edition) (SP2) CPU : Pentium4 1.5 GHz (or higher) Memory : 1 GB and above Hard disk space : Free space of 20 MB and above Video card : 1024⳯ 768 pixels or higher, True Color (24 or 32 bits) Web browser : Internet Explorer Version 6.0 䡵 LAN Environment ● 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network interconnected using an IEEE802.3compliant switching hub.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 9 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Others Copyrights of video 䢇 This product has a built-in AGC circuit. When AGC is AOnB, the product sensitivity increases automatically at dark places and the image on the screen may appear grainy. This is not a malfunction. 䢇 When White Balance is set to AAutoB, the principle of automatic tracking white balance circuit may cause the color of the image to be different from the actual color of the object, depending on the condition of the object.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 10 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Introduction Name and Function of Parts Camera unit I H B A A B G C D E F Status Link Act A Mounting hole (elliptical) ⳯ 4 F Operation check indicator Use these when mounting the camera to the electrical box. (A Pg. 22) [Status] Status indicator This indicator appears blinking when the power is turned on and turns off when the camera startup is completed.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 11 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Camera unit/Inside the camera T This is when the dome cover, inner cover and outer case is removed. How to remove ( A Pg. 17 eMounting on a ceilingf Steps 3. to 5.) Lens section (A Pg. 13) W J K V U T Behind the camera unit P Y MAC address S R L X Q P M N O H Power supply/Alarm signal cable (A Pg.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 12 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Introduction Name and Function of Parts (continued) Inside the camera Lens section (A Pg. 13) W J K L M N Q Ceiling Mount Bracket (x3) This serves as a bracket when embedding the camera in a ceiling. (A Pg. 17) R Camera Fastening Screw This secures the camera unit N and the outer case C. How to remove (A Pg. 18, 20) S Pan fastening screw Make sure you loosen the screw before setting.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 13 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Lens section SPOT Z FOCUS ADJ IRIS ADJ b c FOR SERVICE a L IRIS LEVEL H Z [FOCUS ADJ] Focus adjustment button This is used to adjust the lens focus. Press the button to open the lens Iris for 30 seconds. The focus is now easier to adjust as the depth of field becomes shallow. (A Pg. 29) Memo: ● Pressing the focus adjustment button automatically activates the electronic shutter. The screen may flicker but this is not a malfunction.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 14 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Introduction Features Saving JPEG images to the FTP server at regular intervals JPEG images may be uploaded to the FTP server at regular intervals. Monitoring Via Built-in Viewer VN-C215V4U comes with a built-in ActiveX viewer. Monitoring of VN-C215V4U images using the computer is possible by installing this built-in viewer on the computer. Images that are currently displayed may also be captured in the computer’s hard disk.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 15 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Restrictions on Clients It is possible for VN-C215V4U to permit or deny image acquisition of designated IP addresses. Control via customized application software The following uses are also possible by developing a customized application software that supports the API of VN-C215V4U. For details, please refer to the [API Guide] in the attached CD-ROM. ● Monitoring via the computer while at the same time recording images to the HDD.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 16 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Setup Overall Procedures The connection and setup procedures are described as below. 䢇 Make sure you touch the metal surface of the [MONITOR] terminal to release the static electricity from your body. Static electricity may cause the camera to malfunction. Step 1 Setup (A Pg. 16) Mount the camera and configure image settings. K Step 2 Network Settings (A Pg. 30) Configure the network settings of the computer and this camera.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 17 Monday, November 27, 2006 Selecting Mounting Method The procedures differ according to the mounting method. Check the respective items before mounting. Note: ● To mount the camera using an electrical box, please check with your dealer or nearest JVC servicing center. Mounting Method 䢇 Mounting on a ceiling (A Pg. 17) 䢇 Mounting directly on a ceiling or alongside a wall (A Pg. 20) 䢇 Mounting by pulling cables horizontally (A Pg.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 18 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Setup Mounting the Camera (continued) Mounting on a ceiling (continued) 4. Remove the inner dome. The inner dome is secured by 3 clips. Remove the inner dome from the clips. 5. Remove the outer case. (The outer case is not used for this mounting method.) A Loosen the camera fastening screws with a screwdriver. B Turn the camera in the anti-clockwise direction and remove the outer case. 6. Remove the fall-prevention wire.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 19 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM 䡵 Mounting 䡵 Image adjustment 1. Face the imaging direction mark (j) in the When the camera is mounted, adjust the image settings while looking at the actual image. (A Pg.27 eImage adjustmentf) shooting direction and mount the camera. 2. Secure the camera in 3 locations. A Use a cross slot screw driver to push the screw head of the ceiling mounting bracket right in.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 20 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Setup 5. Remove the outer case. Mounting the Camera (continued) A Loosen the camera fastening screws with a screwdriver. B Turn the camera in the anti-clockwise direction and remove the outer case. Mounting the camera directly on a ceiling or alongside a wall To mount on a wall, use the same procedures below but replace the word “ceiling” with “wall”. 䡵 Setup 1.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 21 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM 䡵 Mounting Outer case mounting screw 1. Align the secured outer case with the position alignment mark of the camera. Less than 3 mm Towards fastening hook 1 2 From the ceiling slab Note: ● Make sure that the cables are not caught in the outer case. 2. Turn the camera in the clockwise direction. T Check that the ○ mark can be seen. (Refer to the diagram below) 3. Tighten the Camera Fastening Screws and secure the camera.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 22 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Setup Mounting the Camera (continued) Mounting the camera to the electrical box Note: Mount by allowing the cable to exit from the side You can also mount the camera on a ceiling or wall by pulling the cables horizontally instead of drilling a hole. The basic mounting method is the same as eMounting the camera directly on a ceiling or alongside a wallf (A Pg. 20). 1.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 23 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM 䡵 Mounting Attach the camera to the outer case that has been fastened to the electrical box. 1. Follow steps 2 to 6 of AMount by allowing the cable to exit from the sideB[Connection] (A Pg. 20) 䡵 Image Adjustment After mounting is completed, adjust the images while checking the actual image. (A Pg.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 24 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Setup Power Connection Electricity can be supplied to this product either by using the PoE or connecting to the DC12 V power supply. 䢇 When electricity is supplied to the camera, the status indicator blinks, and turns off when startup is complete. Note: Using the PoE Connect to a device that supports PoE and supply electricity from the LAN cable.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 25 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Connecting to the DC12 V power supply Connect this product to the DC12 V power supply when not using the PoE. Connect the polarity correctly. Red : DC12V+ Black : DC12V- Warning The rated power of this product is DC12 V. Make sure to use it with the correct voltage. Supplying a power different from the rated value may result in failures and in the worst scenario, smoking and fire.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 26 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Setup LAN Cable Connection Connect the camera to a hub or computer using a LAN cable. 䡵 When connecting to a hub Alarm Input/Output Cable Connection Connect the alarm input/output cables with external devices such as a sensor, buzzer, etc. Make use of a straight cable. Signal name 䡵 When connecting to a computer Make use of a Cross Over cable.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 27 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Image adjustment Alarm Input Connect this terminal to sensor devices, such as an infrared sensor, door sensor, metal sensor, manual switch, etc. When the camera is mounted, adjust the image settings while looking at the actual image.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 28 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Setup Memo: Image adjustment (continued) Adjusting the camera shooting direction This camera can be adjusted for pan, tilt and rotation. Adjust the direction and face the camera towards the object. Note: ● Make sure you touch the metal surface of the [MONITOR] terminal to release the static electricity in your body before adjusting the camera shooting direction.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 29 Monday, November 27, 2006 Field angle adjustment Loosen the fastening screw of the zoom adjustment ring, move the ring horizontally and adjust the image size. Focus adjustment Press the focus adjustment button. The Iris will open for approximately 30 seconds. Loosen the fastening screw of the focus adjustment ring, move the ring horizontally and adjust the focus. Memo: ● Repeat EField angle adjustmentF and EFocus adjustmentF 2 to 3 times and configure the settings.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 30 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Setting Network Requirements Insufficient network bandwidth ● Ensure that there is sufficient network bandwidth for the data volume to be sent out by VN-C215V4U. ● Data volume to be sent by VN-C215V4U varies with the settings and number of distributions. ● The maximum bit rate from VN-C215V4U is about 9 Mbps. When there is insufficient bandwidth, the number of JPEG frames (frame rate) that the client can acquire will decrease.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 31 Monday, November 27, 2006 IP Address Settings Setting IP address with the default VNC215V4U settings There are 2 methods to set the IP address when VN-C215V4U is in its default settings. (A) Assigning an IP address to VN-C215V4U from the DHCP server (B) Assigning a static IP address to VNC215V4U 䡵 (A) Assigning an IP address from the DHCP server ● VN-C215V4U is set to ADHCP EnableB (the DHCP client function is ON) by default.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 32 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Setting IP Address Settings (continued) 䢇 IP Address setting at the computer Set the computer to an IP address that enables communication with VN-C215V4U. 1. Click [Start] ● Select in the order of [Control Panel]-[Network Connection]-[Local Area]. 2. The computer with which Internet Explorer is launched automatically selects the connected network ● Right-click and select [Properties].
VN-C215_EN.book Page 33 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM 䢇 Changing the IP address using the Internet Explorer 1. Launch the Internet Explorer on the computer 2. When proxy setting is enabled in the Internet Explorer, follow the steps below to disable the proxy of the Internet Explorer ● Select in the order of [Tools]-[Internet Options...
VN-C215_EN.book Page 34 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Setting IP Address Settings (continued) 䢇 Changing the IP address using the Internet Explorer (continued) 4. Launch the Internet Explorer A Enter the following IP address in the address field. http://192.168.0.2 B Click [Go]. Memo: ● If the proxy server setting in Internet Explorer is enabled, you may not be able to specify the IP address directly. In this case, change the proxy settings of the Internet Explorer.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 35 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM 6. The top page of VN-C215V4U appears Click on [Network], followed by [Basic] on the next submenu. 7. The Basic page with the IP address settings appears A Set the [IP Setting] item to [DHCP Disable]. B Enter the values you wish to specify in [IP Address], [Subnet Mask] and [Default Gateway]. C Click [OK]. A confirmation screen appears. Press the [OK] button. The VN-C215V4U restarts using the new IP address.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 36 Monday, November 27, 2006 Setting IP Address Settings (continued) When the IP address of VN-C215V4U is known When the IP address of VN-C215V4U is known, it can be changed by using Internet Explorer on the computer to access the built-in web page of VN-C215V4U. T Please refer to the ASetting Using Internet ExplorerBof the [INSTRUCTIONS] (pdf) in the supplied CD-ROM.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 37 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Operation Operation of Built-in Viewer Using the built-in viewer enables display of a series of images, one-shot recording of images and receiving of alarm information. ⽧Setting Up the Internet Explorer (A Pg. 38) ⽧Installing the built-in viewer (A Pg. 40) ⽧Screen Configuration of Built-in Viewer (A Pg. 41) ⽧Quitting the Built-in Viewer (A Pg. 42) ⽧Shortcut for Built-in Viewer (A Pg.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 38 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Operation Operation of Built-in Viewer (continued) Setting Up the Internet Explorer 1. Launch the Internet Explorer on the computer 2. When proxy setting is enabled in the Internet Explorer, follow the steps below to disable the proxy of the Internet Explorer ● Select in the order of [Tools]-[Internet Options...
VN-C215_EN.book Page 39 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM 3. If Active X controls and plug-ins of the Internet Explorer is disabled, follow the steps below to enable it ● Click [Trusted sites] under [Tools]-[Internet Options...]-[Security]. Upon doing so, the [Sites...] button directly below becomes active. Click on this button and deselect the check for [Require server verification(https:) for all sites in this zone] in the displayed window. Next, add the IP address of VN-C215V4U.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 40 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Operation Operation of Built-in Viewer (continued) Installing the built-in viewer 1. Enter the URL of the built-in viewer in the address field of Internet Explorer For example, if the IP address of VN-C215V4U is 192.168.0.2, enter as follows: http://192.168.0.2/cgi-bin/c215viewing.cgi A Enter the URL of the built-in viewer of this camera. (The default URL is http://192.168.0.2/cgi-bin/ c215viewing.cgi) B Select [Go] http://192.168.0.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 41 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Screen Configuration of Built-in Viewer ● VN-C215V4U is set to encode at 15 fps by default. A B C D E A Alarm Appears blinking when alarm packets are sent from VN-C215V4U to the computer. The alarm will continue blinking until the auto clear operation of the alarm is performed. Clicking the blinking button turns the light off. B Display Size Switches the display size.( VGA or QVGA) C Pause Pauses/Resumes playback of images.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 42 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Operation Operation of Built-in Viewer (continued) Quitting the Built-in Viewer To quit, press the [Close] button at the top right of the window. Click [Close]. ● To restart the built-in viewer, launch the Internet Explorer and enter the URL of the built-in viewer in the address field. For example, if the IP address of VN-C215V4U is 192.168.0.2, enter as follows: http://192.168.0.2/cgi-bin/c215viewing.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 43 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Shortcut for Built-in Viewer Creating a shortcut for the built-in viewer on the Desktop screen of the computer saves you the trouble of having to enter the URL in the Internet Explorer. Create the shortcut using the procedures below. 1. Launch the Internet Explorer 2. Right-click on Internet Explorer on the screen and select [Create Shortcut] Click the [OK] button on the confirmation screen and a shortcut will be created on the Desktop screen. 3.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 44 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Others Specifications General Alarm Input : No-voltage a contact input, NPN open collector input, low level, latch/momentary (500 ms and above) (Circuit current during low level: 0.3 mA; Applied voltage during high level: 3.3 V) Alarm Output : NPN open collector output (Allowable applied voltage: 12 V; Allowable inflow current: 50 mA) Camera Unit Image pickup device : 1/4 inch Interline transfer CCD Effective pixels : Approx.
VN-C215_EN.book Page 45 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Dimension [Unit: mm(inches)] ⽧When embedded ⽧ When cover is attached Ǿ116 (4-9/16) 89 (3-1/2) 46 (1-13/16) ) /8 -1 (2 83,5 (3-5/16) 89 (3-1/2) 55 SR 71 (2-13/16) 55 (2-3/16) 58 (2-5/16) 4-Ǿ4,5 (3/16) 4,5 (3/16) 6 (1/4) Ǿ145 (5-3/4) 55 SR 133 (5-1/4) Ǿ120 (4-3/4) 8) 1/ (2 Ǿ145 (5-3/4) T Specifications and appearance of this unit and related products are subject to change for product improvement without prior notice.
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