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VN-C215_EN.book Page 1 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM
FIXED IP DOME CAMERA
START-UP GUIDE
VN-C215V4U
ForCustomerUse:
Enter below the Serial No.which is located on
the body. Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before beginning to operate this unit,please
Retain this information for future reference.
read the instructions
VN-C215V4U
Model No.
carefully to ensure the best possible
Serial No. performance.
LST0527-001A
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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. Read all of these instructions. 2. Save these instructions for later use. 3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a d
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VN-C215_EN.book Page 3 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM FORUSAANDCANADA InformationforUSA Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules. CAUTION ChangesormodificationsnotapprovedbyJVCcould void the user's authority to operate the equipment. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant TO REDUCE THE RISK OF CAUTION: ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
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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] Thissymbolindicatesthattheelectricalandelectronicequipmentshouldnotbe disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electricalandelectronicequipmentforpropertreatment,recoveryandrecycling in accordance with your nationa
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VN-C215_EN.book Page 5 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM ● This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform This manual describes basic usage of VN- C215V4U. to all local codes. ● This installation shall be in accordance with For detailed usage of VN-C215V4U, please refer to AINSTRUCTIONSB. the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. ● The unit is to be powered by an DC 12 V For latest information, please refer to AReadmeB file in the supplied CD-ROM. power
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VN-C215_EN.book Page 6 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Introduction Built-in Viewer Main Features Monitoring via a computer is possible by downloading the built-in viewer onto the High Picture Quality computer. The camera unit of VN-C215V4U employs a HTTP-based API 380,000-pixel CCD (1/4") which enables high quality image monitoring. VN-C215V4U comes with a HTTP-based API. This feature enables setting and control via the Wide shooting range network. The adjustment range of the
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VN-C215_EN.book Page 7 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Setting Contents Network Requirements ..................... 30 IP Address Settings .......................... 31 Introduction Safety Precautions ............................. 2 T For ASetting Using Internet Main Features ..................................... 6 ExplorerB, please refer to the Contents ............................................. 7 [INSTRUCTIONS] (pdf) in the supplied CD-ROM. Operating Environment .....................
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VN-C215_EN.book Page 8 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Introduction Operating Environment Cautionary Notes PC Specification Requirements Maintenance and operating OS : Windows XP (Professional or environment Home Edition) (SP2) This camera is intended for use indoors. It CPU : Pentium4 1.5 GHz (or higher) cannot be used outdoors. Memory : 1 GB and above Do not store in the following environments. Hard disk space : Free space of 20 MB and It might result in malfunctions or failure.
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VN-C215_EN.book Page 9 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Others Copyrights of video This product has a built-in AGC circuit. When With the exception of the user being the AGC is AOnB, the product sensitivity copyright holder or when permission has increases automatically at dark places and been granted concerning duplication, etc. by the image on the screen may appear grainy. the copyright holder, permission is required in This is not a malfunction. principle for the duplication, modi
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VN-C215_EN.book Page 10 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Introduction Name and Function of Parts Camera unit I H A B A B G C F D Status Link E Act A Mounting hole (elliptical) 4 F Operation check indicator [Status] Status indicator Use these when mounting the camera to the electrical box. This indicator appears blinking when the power (A Pg. 22) is turned on and turns off when the camera startup is completed. Check the camera or the B Mounting hole (round) 4 connected device if the i
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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. 17eMounting on a ceilingf Steps 3. to 5.) W Lens section (A Pg. 13) Behind the camera unit J V P K U Y T MAC address S R X L Q M P N O H Power supply/Alarm signal cable K Fastening screw (x3) (A Pg. 24, 26) This is the screw head of the ceiling mounting bracket Q, which is used to embed the camera Signal name Cabl
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VN-C215_EN.book Page 12 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Introduction Name and Function of Parts (continued) Inside the camera W Lens section (A Pg. 13) Behind the camera unit J V P K U Y T MACaddress S R X L Q M P N O Q Ceiling Mount Bracket (x3) W Tilt fastening screw This serves as a bracket when embedding the After adjusting the field angle, tighten the screw camera in a ceiling. (A Pg. 17) so that the camera field angle will not be misaligned when using the camera in locations R Cam
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VN-C215_EN.book Page 13 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Lens section SPOT b Z c FOCUSADJ IRISADJ FORSERVICE a L H IRIS LEVEL Z [FOCUS ADJ] Focus adjustment button Memo： This is used to adjust the lens focus. ● Adjust the Iris level after [AGC] is set to Press the button to open the lens Iris for 30 AOffB. For AAGC function settingsB, please seconds. The focus is now easier to adjust as refer to the [INSTRUCTIONS] (pdf) in the the depth
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VN-C215_EN.book Page 14 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Introduction Saving JPEG images to the FTP server Features at regular intervals JPEG images may be uploaded to the FTP Monitoring Via Built-in Viewer server at regular intervals. 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 VN-C215V4U currently displayed may also be captured in the computer’s har
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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
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VN-C215_EN.book Page 16 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Setup Overall Procedures Mounting the Camera The connection and setup procedures are Before Mounting described as below. Note： Make sure you touch the metal surface of ● Make sure you put on protective glasses to the [MONITOR] terminal to release the protect your eyes from falling objects when static electricity from your body. Static mounting the camera on the ceiling. elect
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VN-C215_EN.book Page 17 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Selecting Mounting Method Mounting on a ceiling T The thickness of the ceiling material should The procedures differ according to the mounting method. Check the respective items before be between 9.5 mm and 22 mm. mounting. Setup Note： ● To mount the camera using an electrical box, 1. Open a hole in the ceiling (R120 mm,4-3/4 please check with your dealer or nearest JVC inche
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VN-C215_EN.book Page 18 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Setup Connection Mounting the Camera 1. Mount the fall-prevention wire on the (continued) camera. This wire connects the camera to the ceiling. 2. Connect the LAN cable. (A Pg. 26) Mounting on a ceiling (continued) 3. Connect the power cable and the alarm 4. Remove the inner dome. cable. (A Pg. 24, 26) The inner dome is secured by 3 clips. Remove Memo： the inner dome from the cli
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VN-C215_EN.book Page 19 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Mounting 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. shooting direction and mount the camera. (A Pg.27eImage adjustmentf) 2. Secure the camera in 3 locations. A Use a cross slot screw driver to push the Mounting the Dome Cover screw head of the ceiling mounting bracket After the image adjustment is completed, mount rig
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VN-C215_EN.book Page 20 Monday, November 27, 2006 9:52 AM Setup 5. Remove the outer case. Mounting the Camera A Loosen the camera fastening screws with a screwdriver. (continued) B Turn the camera in the anti-clockwise direction and remove the outer case. C Remove the fall-prevention wire from the Mounting the camera directly on a fastening hook ceiling or alongside a wall 6. Loosen the pan fastening screw. To mount on a wall, use the same procedures Note：
