V.NETWORKS VN-C10 READ ME FIRST For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. This READ ME FIRST is made from 100 % recycled paper. VN-C10 Serial No. LWT0083-001C VN-C10_E_01-24.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 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. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Safety Precautions FOR USA AND CANADA Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book are subject to possible change without prior notice. 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 PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Thank you for purchasing this product. (These instructions are for VN-C10U.) Before beginning to operate this unit, please read the instruction manual carefully in order to make sure that the best possible performance is obtained. Contents Introduction Contents ................................................................................................. 4 Features ................................................................................................. 5 Items Included ........................
Introduction Features • VN-C10 uses a 1/3-inch CCD with 380,000 pixels, enabling monitoring of high quality images. • For the compression method, in addition to the standard JPEG, VN-C10 supports MPEG4 for a wide range of bit rates. (With MPEG4, up to 4 clients can be connected at one time.) • Equipped with an image recording function by motion detection and alarm input. • VN-C10 has a design similar to other CCTV monitoring cameras, allowing peripheral equipment for such cameras to be also used for VN-C10.
Introduction Required Operating Environment PC Specifications OS CPU Memory Capacity Hard Disk Space Display/Video Card : Windows 2000 (Service Pack 1 or higher) Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional : Pentium III 500 MHz or higher (1 GHz or higher recommended) : 128 MB or more : 20 MB or more : 1024 X 768 pixels or more, True Color (24 bits or 32 bits) LAN Specifications • 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX network connected with IEEE802.3 hubs.
Operating Precautions ● VN-C10 is designed for indoor use. For outdoor use, prepare a proper housing to cover and protect the camera. ● The product should not be installed or used in the following locations. • Locations subject to rain or water. • Locations with hot air or oil vapors such as in kitchens, etc. • Locations where the allowed ambient temperature (0 °C to 40 °C) is exceeded. • Locations exposed to X-ray radiation or where strong electrical or magnetic waves are generated.
Introduction Controls, Connectors and Indicators (Front, top and side views) 2 1 3 4 5 7 1 Lens mount 8 6 5 Screw hole (1/4-20UNC) The mount for attaching a lens. Either a Cmount or a CS-mount lens can be used. 2 Back-focus adjustment ring The ring for adjusting back-focus and changing the mount method. For adjusting back-focus or changing the mount method, loosen the back-focus locking screw (3) by turning it counterclockwise and, after the operation, fix it by turning it clockwise.
Controls, Connectors and Indicators (continued) (Side and rear views) # 2 G 2 1 OUT COM OUTPUT DC12V AC24V 1 $ % INPUT 0 ! CLASS 2 ONLY For USA ISOLATED POWER ONLY For EUROPE 9 ALARM RESET @ IRIS PUSH POWER 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX DO NOT CONNECT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK For USA ^ 9 Ventilation opening For the internal cooling fan. Install the camera in a way that does not cover the opening.
Preparations Connection Examples LAN Connection MAC address ALC LEVEL Av Pk L H VN-C10 BF LOCK LAN PC MAC address ALC LEVEL Av Pk L H VN-C10 BF LOCK Network Connection MAC address ALC LEVEL Av Pk L H VN-C10 BF LOCK MAC address ALC LEVEL Av Pk L H VN-C10 LAN BF LOCK INTERNET FTP Server PC Images are automatically updated at a regular interval. PC Peer-to-Peer Connection H Av Pk L ALC LEVEL VN-C10 MAC address BF LOCK PC 10 VN-C10_E_01-24.
Preparation Procedure Set the camera in the following procedure. Step 1 Connection and Installation Attach a lens and connect the power cable, a LAN cable and an alarm etc. Then, install the camera to a fixer, etc. Fix a wire securely for preventing the ☞ Page 12 camera from falling off. Step 2 Setting the Network Install the software [V.Networks Controller], and set the network for the PC and VN-C10. Also perform the setting with [V.
Preparations (Step 1 Connection and Installation) Attaching a Lens Attach a lens in the following procedure. 1. Before (a) attaching a lens, check the mount method of the lens. VN-C10 is set for CS-mount at the factory. For attaching a C-mount lens, loosen the backfocus locking screw using a screwdriver and turn the back-focus adjustment ring to change the mount method accordingly with a finger or a pointed tool like a screwdriver. To attach a lens, observe the length shown as (a).
Connecting the Power Cord Connect the camera to DC 12 V or AC 24 V. The power indicator is lit when the power is turned on. G 2 1 OUT COM OUTPUT 2 INPUT DC12V AC24V 1 CLASS 2 ONLY For USA ISOLATED POWER ONLY For EUROPE To Power ALARM PUSH Power indicator lamp POWER 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX For USA DO NOT CONNECT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK Power Cord • Do not connect the power cord to DC 12 V and AC 24 V at the same time.
Preparations (Step 1 Connection and Installation) Connecting a LAN Cable G 2 • For hub connection Use a straight cable. 1 OUT COM OUTPUT 2 INPUT DC12V AC24V 1 CLASS 2 ONLY For USA ISOLATED POWER ONLY For EUROPE Connect the camera to a hub or a PC by using a LAN cable. ALARM • For PC connection Use a cross-over cable. PUSH Caution POWER 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX For USA DO NOT CONNECT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK There are a few types of LAN board for which a cross-over cable cannot be used.
Installing the Camera Fall-Preventive wire For attaching the camera to a fixer or a rotating platform, use the screw hole of the mounting bracket. Camera mounting screw hole Camera-mounting bracket Fall-preventive holes Screws for the bracket [x 2: M2.6 x 6 mm] Caution ● The length of the screw for mounting the camera must not exceed 7 mm. Do not use a longer screw as it MAX. may damage the internal 7 mm parts of the camera. ● In the factory setting, the bracket is attached on the top of the camera.
Preparations (Step 2 Setting the Network) Installing the Software For operating VN-C10, install the software from the CD-ROM, which is supplied with ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ the camera in the following procedure. Installing V.Networks Controller 1. Select [Setup.exe] found in the [JVC] folder. 2. Proceed by following the instructions shown on the screen. 3. If the installation is successfully executed, the [V.Networks] icon is created in [Programs] of the Windows [Start] menu. [V.
Setting the PC’s IP Address for Windows XP After attaching the camera, proceed to set the IP address of the PC by which the camera is operated. With Windows XP, follow the procedure below to set the IP address. (For Windows 2000, ☞ Page 19) Note Under a DHCP environment and also if the IP address to be allotted to [V.Networks] is already known, skip Setting the PC’s IP Address. 1. Click . • Right-click [My Network] and select [Properties]. 2.
Preparations (Step 2 Setting the Network) Setting the PC’s IP Address for Windows XP (continued) 3. Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] and click [Properties]. Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)]. Click [Properties]. 4. Select [Use the following IP address] to set [IP Address] and [Subnet Mask] and then click . Select [Use the following IP address]. Set [IP Address] to “192.168.0.3.” Note ● Before changing the IP address, note down the original address.
Setting the PC’s IP Address for Windows 2000 After attaching the camera, proceed to set the IP address of the PC by which the camera is operated. With Windows 2000, follow the procedure below to set the IP address. 1. Click . Select [Settings] and click [Control Panel]. 2. Double-click [Network and Dial-up Co...]. 3. Double-click [Local Area Connection]. Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)]. Click [Properties]. 19 VN-C10_E_01-24.
Preparations (Step 2 Setting the Network) Setting the PC’s IP Address for Windows 2000 (continued) 4. Click [IP Address] in [TCP/IP properties]. Select [Use the following IP Address]. Set the IP address to “192.168.0.3.” Set [Subnet mask] to an appropriate value according to the operating environment. Ask the network administrator if necessary. 5. Click . 20 VN-C10_E_01-24.
Setting the IP Address for VN-C10 with V.Networks Setup Tool Set the IP address for VN-C10 by using the installed [V.Networks Setup Tool]. (With this [V.Networks Setup tool] only VN-C10, not other models, can be connected.) Caution ● After the power for VN-C10 is turned on, there will be about 20 seconds until VN-C10 becomes ready to be connected with the PC. This is not a defect. ● At the factory, DHCP is set enabled for VN-C10.
Preparations (Step 2 Setting the Network) Setting the IP Address for VN-C10 with V.Networks Setup Tool (continued) 2. Confirm the settings. Select whether to use DHCP. Note ● With DHCP selected, the IP address of the DHCP server etc. can be checked. Change the IP address to the one alloted, or approved, by the network administrator. Set the subnet mask to an appropriate value according to the operating environment. Ask the network administrator if necessary.
Registering the Connected Camera with V.Networks Controller The connected camera can be registered with the installed [V.Networks Controller]. 1. Select [Start], [Programs], [V.NETWORKS] and then [V.Networks Controller] to start up [V.Networks Controller]. Select [File] and [New]. 2. [New] is displayed. Enter 198.168.0.2 in [IP Address]. Note In a DHCP environment, enter the IP address allotted by the DHCP server. Enter [V.Network Name], a name under which the camera is registered.
Preparations (Step 3 Adjusting the Camera) Back-focus Adjustment At the factory, back-focus is set at the point for the widest range of use for CS-mount. However, it is necessary to readjust back focus if a zoom or C-mount lens is used or if focus cannot be attained using the focus ring of the lens. To adjust, follow the procedures described below. In order to adjust back-focus appropriately, use the iris adjustment function and an ND filter to release the lens iris before proceeding with the adjustment.
Operations (Step 4 Setting with V.Networks Controller) Starting Up V.Networks Controller With the installed Controller, camera images can be monitored. The settings for recording, replay and frame rate etc. can also be performed. 1. Select [Start], [Programs], [V.NETWORKS] and then [V.Networks Controller] to start up [V.Networks Controller]. In the pull down menu, select the camera to connect.
Operations (Step 4 Setting with V.Networks Controller) Function Settings with V.Networks Controller With [V.Networks Controller], settings for image size, alarm etc. can be performed. 12 3 4 1 File 3 Setting New : Creates a new file if the camera is connected for the first time. Delete : Deletes a file. Motion Detect Standby : For selecting the camera for which motion detection is enabled. : Exits “Controller.” Exit Quality : Sets the compression rate and image quality.
Operations (Step 5 Operations with V.Networks Controller) Operations with V.Networks Controller [V.Networks Controller] can be used to select the camera, record and playback the camera images etc. (The Controller screens are identical with those for other V.Networks models. Certain functions are not available for VN-C10.) 1 6 Not available for VN-C10. 2 3 4 5 1 Camera 4 REC Displays the name of the connected camera. It is also possible to select the camera using the pull down menu.
Operations (Step 6 Operations with a Web Browser) It is possible to view still/moving images and perform various settings via not only the provided [Controller] software but via a Web browser as well. However, note that MPEG4 files cannot be viewed with a browser. Also, the browser does not support the image inversion function. Required Operating Environment The following environment is required for viewing and operating VN-C10 with a Web browser.
Access Authorization The structure of URLs within the VN-C10 is as shown below. Security level Top page (index-e.html) Still image page (still-e.html) Moving image page (java-e.html) Still image URL (still.jpg) Serverpush moving image URL (push.jpg) Configuration page (javaconfig-e.html) Configuration menus Image Quality Configuration (configimage-e.html) Java moving image URL (mjpeg.class) View Configuration (viewconfig-e.html) Alarm Configuration (alarm-e.
Operations (Step 6 Operations with a Web Browser) Starting Up the Web Browser Start up the web browser. Specify the factory-set web page address of VN-C10. (With the factory-set IP address entered, the web browser displays the VN-C10 top page.) Note If a proxy server is set for accessing the Internet, there are cases in which the IP address cannot be directly specified. In this case, change the proxy setting so that the address can be entered. 1. Start up the Web browser. http://192.168.0.2/index-e.
Others Specifications LAN standard Communication protocol Image pickup device Available pixels Video S/N ratio Minimum required illumination Image compression Output image format Lens mount Alarm input Alarm output Network interfaces Internal memory Power supply voltage Power consumption Operating temperature Mass IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, ICMP, ARP, RTP, RTSP, DHCP, NTP 1/3 type IT CCD Approx. 380,000 pixels (768 (H) x 494 (V)) 50 dB (50 %, AGC OFF, Compression rate: 1) 2.
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