JVC VN-C655 User Manual
DOME TYPE NETWORK CAMERA
READ ME FIRST
VN-C655
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the body. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No. VN-C655
(B)
Serial No.
This instruction book is made from 100% recycle paper.
LWT0202-001B
Safety Precautions
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 PARTS
INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash wish arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "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 appliance.
Information for USA
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Due to design modifications, data given in this
instruction book are subject to possible change
without prior notice.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
AVERTISSEMENT:
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES
D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER
L’APPAREIL A L’HUMIDITE OU A LA
PLUIE.
INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)
RENSEIGNEMENT
This Class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Class A est
conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
(POUR CANADA)
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 radio frequency
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.
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, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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WARNING (FOR EUROPE):
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.
䡵 This installation should be made by a qualified
service person and should conform to all local
codes.
䡵 This installation shall be in accordance with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
䡵 This product shall be powered by a Listed Class
2 power supply only.
䡵 Any Mention in this manual of Alarm inputs/
outputs have not been evaluated by UL to be
used for Burglar Alarm Functionality.
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 damp cloth for cleaning.
5. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
6. Do not use this appliance near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in
a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
7. Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The appliance may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
appliance. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart
combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.
8. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are pro-vided for ventilation, and to insure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never
be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This appliance should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.
9. This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For
appliance designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.
10. This appliance system is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third (grounding) pin).
This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the grounding plug.
11. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it form the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
12. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this appliance where the cord will be abused by
persons walking on it.
13. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance.
14. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.
15. Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
appliance.
16. Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17. Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
c. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those con-
trols that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal
operation.
e. If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
18. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
19. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(symbol provided by RETAC)
S3125A
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this product.
(These instructions are for VN-C655U.)
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
Preparation
Settings
Contents ................................................................................................. 4
Characteristics ....................................................................................... 5
Operating Precautions ........................................................................... 5
Items Included ........................................................................................ 8
Operating Environment .......................................................................... 8
Latest Updates .......................................................................................8
Name and Function of Parts .................................................................. 9
Connection Examples .......................................................................... 11
Preparation Procedure .........................................................................12
Step 1 Connection/Installation
1-1 Connecting Cables..................................................................... 13
1. Making the hole ........................................................................13
2. Connect the cables .................................................................. 13
3. Connection to Alarm Input/Output Terminal ............................. 14
4. Connection of LAN Cables .......................................................15
5. Connection of Coaxial Cables ..................................................16
6. Connection of Conveter Unit .................................................... 17
1-2 Attachment of Ceiling Mount ...................................................... 18
1-3 Installing the Camera .................................................................20
Step 2 Network Settings
2-1 Installing the Software................................................................ 22
2-2 Setting PC's IP Address [Windows XP] ..................................... 23
Setting PC's IP Address [Windows 2000] .................................. 25
Setting IP Address for this Camera Using the "VN-C655U Setup Tool" ..
2-3
27
Operation
Others
4
Step 3 Setting Using the V.Networks Controller
3-1 Starting Up the V.Networks Controller ....................................... 29
3-2 Features that Allow Setting Using the V.Networks Controller .... 30
Step 4 Operating Using the V.Networks Controller
*For step 4 read “Instruction Manual” (PDF) in the supplied CD-ROM.
Step 5 Operating Using a Web Browser
5-1 Operating Environment ..............................................................32
5-2 Access Authorization Level ........................................................ 33
5-3 Starting Up the Web Browser .................................................... 34
Specifications .......................................................................................35
Characteristics
䡵 High-speed Rotating Table
High-speed rotating table with a horizontal
panning speed of 300˚/sec and vertical tilting
speed of 180˚/sec makes it possible to recall
a preset position quickly.
䡵 Optical + Electronic zooming
The 25X optical zoom lens and 10X electronic
zoom circuitry allows the camera to be used
even in surveillance situations in which the
object is very small.
䡵 Day/Night Surveillance
When the light is low, the camera is able to switch
automatically to the high-sensitive (Black &
White) mode by turning ON/OFF the IR filter.
It also supports infrared illuminators
(wavelength of 850 nm to 880 nm).
䡵 Employment of a highly-sensitive CCD
and bright zoom lens
Employment of a highly-sensitive CCD and
bright zoom lens with a maximum aperture
ratio of F1.6 (at the Wide end) produces a
highly sensitive color mode of 2.0 lx (AGC:
20 dB, 50%).
Operating Precautions
䡵 Frame Rate
Supports a maximum frame rate of 30 fps
when resolution is 640 x 480 in the JPEG
compression format.
䡵 Supports Multicast
Support for multicast enables sending of an
image data to multiple PCs on the network
at one time without lowering the frame rate.
䡵 DSP with a wide dynamic range
Even objects that have a large difference in
brightness can be monitored clearly.
䡵 Private Mask Feature
This feature enables setting to mask a certain
portion of the shooting area if it is to be
hidden.
䡵 Motion Detection Feature
Enables output of alarm upon detecting
motion of images within a specified area.
䡵 Built-in Web Server
Enables browsing using the Internet Explorer.
䡵 To save energy, turn off the power supply of
the system when not in use.
䡵 This camera is intended for indoor use. It
cannot be used outdoors.
䡵
This camera has been designed for suspension
from ceilings. Fixing it to the ground surface or
at an angle may cause malfunction or shorten
the product's service life.
䡵 Do not install or use the camera in the
following locations.
• Places exposed to rain or water
• Places containing vapor or oil soot, such
as kitchens
•
Places exceeding the operating ambient
temperature range (0
•Places where corrosive gases are
generated
• Places nearby radiation or X-rays as well
as sources of strong radio waves or
magnetism
• Places subject to vibration
• Places with excessive dust
䡵 Insufficient ventilation may cause the camera
to malfunction. Be careful not to block
ventilation around the camera.
This camera radiates heat from its surfaces
˚
to 40˚)
(top panel facing ceiling and side panel). Do
not install at a location that may trap heat,
such as near the walls.
䡵
Do not install at a location that may expose the
camera directly to cool air, such as nearby the
air outlet of air conditioners. This may cause
moisture to condense within the dome cover.
䡵 Dew condensation may occur when there is
a drastic change in the ambient temperature
of the camera, hence causing a malfunction.
When the camera is installed at such
locations, turn on the power after allowing it
to dry for a few hours.
䡵 Do not point the camera lens at a strong light
source such as the sun. Doing so may cause
the camera to malfunction.
䡵 This camera contains a built-in AGC circuit.
As a result, gain increases at dark places
and screen may appear grainy. This is not a
malfunction.
䡵
When an equipment that generates a strong
magnetic field, such as transceivers, is used
near this camera with the AGC turned on, beat
noises may appear in the image. When using
a transceiver, therefore, place it at least 3 m
away from this camera.
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Introduction
Operating Precautions (continued)
䡵 If this camera or cable connected this unit is
used near a location where strong electrical
or magnetic waves are generated (eg. radios,
TVs, transformers, monitors, etc.), noise
interference may occur in the image or its
color may be affected.
䡵 When the AGC circuit is on, brightness of
the screen may not change upon switching
the Auto Iris mode (Normal, + or -) using the
V.Networks Controller. This is due to the
automatic gain boost feature that is activated.
In this case, set AGC to OFF or use the
manual iris mode.
䡵
Under certain brightness conditions,
switching the Auto Iris mode (Normal, + or -)
using the V.Networks Controller may not bring
about any change in brightness. In this case,
set the iris to the manual mode.
䡵
When this camera is used in the White Balance
(ATW) mode, the colors captured may differ
slightly from the actual colors due to the
operational principles of the auto-tracking
white balance circuit. This is not a malfunction.
䡵 When shooting a bright object (eg. lamps,
etc.), white vertical streaks may appear on
the object on the screen. This is a
phenomenon (smear phenomenon) normal
to CCDs (solid-state image pickup devices)
and is not a malfunction.
䡵 When the camera is used to monitor the
same position over prolonged hours (such
as 24 hours of continuous monitoring),
contact resistance of the panning mechanism
may increase. This may cause noise
interference in the image or unstable
operation of the V.Networks Controller. To
prevent this from occurring, turn the power
of the system off and on again (to initialize
camera) once a week and clean the contacts.
䡵
The dome cover is hemispherical in shape, and
therefore images tend to be distorted at the
edges of the hemisphere. The edges of the
hemisphere is masked for this camera. When
the camera is tilted and pointed in the horizontal
direction, therefore, edges of the hemisphere
may enter the angle of view, hence causing
the upper end of the screen to appear dark
and the image to go out of focus.
䡵 When shooting an object that is near a light
source (eg. lightings) or with a large
difference in brightness, ghosting may occur
on the screen. This phenomenon is due to
the characteristics of the dome cover and
built-in lens and is not a malfunction.
䡵 Ensure to use the Converter Unit that has
been supplied.
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䡵 When playing back images by connecting a
coaxial cable to the VIDEO OUT terminal,
the image on the screen may appear shaky
(rotational motions are not smooth) when
using the Manual or Auto Pan operation
particularly near the Tele end. This
phenomenon is due to the characteristics of
the motor and is not a malfunction.
䡵
Certain hubs/switches that are equipped with
the SNMP feature may come with a broadcast
or multicast control function. Proper viewing
of multicast images created by this camera
may not be possible if this function is enabled.
䡵 Do not touch the dome cover with your hand.
This may dirty the cover and cause the image
quality to deteriorate.
䡵 To clean the camera.
• Do so upon turning off the power.
• Use a lens cloth (or paper) to remove dirt
from the dome cover. The camera may
acquire dirt over a short period of time,
depending on the environment of use.
When there is excessive dirt, wipe using a
lens cloth (or paper) upon wetting it in a
neutral detergent diluted with water.
䡵 Do not connect cameras other than VN-C655
to the ceiling mount. Doing so may cause the
camera to malfunction.
䡵 Consumable Parts
The following parts are consumable. Please
replace them accordingly after a certain number
of hours or count of operations. The service lives
given below are only reference values and may
vary according to the operating environment and
conditions. Note that replacement of consumable
parts is chargeable even within the warranty period.
• Zoom lens assembly
Zooming operation
Focusing operation
• Slip rings : Approx. 5 million
• Cooling fan : Approx. 30,000 hours
:2 million times
:4 million times
operations
䡵 Zooming operation
Focus may deviate slightly upon stopping of a
zoom operation near the Tele end manually or
using a preset selection.
In addition, the manual zooming operation
may not always be smooth.
These phenomena are due to the
characteristics of the built-in lens and are not
malfunctions.
䡵 Auto Focus
Although this camera comes with the one-push
auto focus and EASY AF auto focus features, auto
focusing may sometimes be impossible
depending on the object and camera settings.
When this occurs, adjust the focus manually.
Objects for which auto focusing is
difficult
• When brightness of the screen is extremely
high (bright)
• When brightness of the screen is extremely
low (dark)
• When brightness of the screen varies
continuously (eg. flashing lights, etc.)
• When there is poor contrast
• When vertical stripe patterns recur on the
screen
Camera settings for which auto focusing
is difficult
• When the AGC gain level increases and the
screen becomes grainy
• When SENSE UP is activated and the image
contains only little motion.
䡵 Read Me
Please read through the "Read Me" file in the
CD-ROM together with this instruction
manual.
䡵 Preset Positions
• The is a total of 100 preset positions that
can be set, including the home position.
• The TILT position can be set and operated
only between 0° to 90° even when the item
“FLIP” is set to ON.
䡵 Image sending may be affected when this is
done on a network where multicast
transmission devices are connected, or on
networks for which there is transmission of
voluminous broadcast data. When this
occurs, ensure to employ a system design
that separates the camera from other
multicast or broadcast devices by making use
of a switching valve or VLAN with a multicast
control function.
Warning
Install at places that are strong enough
to support the camera weight.
Install this camera at places that are strong
enough to support its weight upon taking
into consideration the vibration force during
high-speed rotation as well as its mass
(approx. 2.2 kg). For ceiling materials that
are weak, such as overlay plywood and
plaster boards, reinforce by applying
reinforcements (veneer plywood). If
reinforcement is inadequate, image on the
monitor screen may be blurred due to
vibrations. In the worst scenario, it may even
fall and cause serious injuries if there is
someone underneath.
How to Use This Manual
Characters and symbols used in this manual
Caution Points to pay attention to during operation.
Note Details for reference, such as functions or constraints during use.
☞ Pages or items to refer to.
* JVC shall not be held liable for any loss or damage to the customer or any claim from a third
party arising from the use of this software.
Specifications of this software are subject to alteration for improvement without prior notice.
All product names that appear in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies. Marks and symbols such as ™,® and © do not appear in this
document.
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Introduction
Items Included
CD-ROM
(instruction
manual inside)
Safety Precautions
*To see the content of the PDF in struction manual inside the supplied CD-ROM, it is required
that the Adobe Reader is installed in the PC.
Ceilling Mount
Screw
(M3x12 mm)
Read Me First
Cable Plate
Warranty Card
JVC Service
Information Card
Converter Unit
Operating Environment
PC Specifications
OS : Windows 2000 Professional (SP1 or later)
Windows 2000 Server
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
CPU :
Memory : 128 MB and above (1 GB recommended)
Hard Disk Space : 20 MB and above
Display and Video Card : 1024 x 768 pixels or higher, true color (24 bit or 32 bit)
LAN Environment
• 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networks mutually connected by IEEE802.3-compliant hubs
Note
• General users of Windows XP or restricted users of Windows 2000 are not allowed to add/
delete V.Networks or change snapshot and recording settings.
• The PC specifications above are only reference values for smooth operation of this application,
and are not meant to guarantee operation of this application. Even if the PC satisfies the
technical requirements, problems may occur depending on its usage.
Equivalent to or higher than Pentium 3, 500 MHz (Pentium4, 3.2 GHz
recommended)
*VRAM 8MB and above (256 MB and above recommended)
Caution
If the OS specifications of the PC to be used are higher, they precede those described above.
Latest Updates
To upgrade the software version or obtain any other latest information, please visit the following website:
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/pro/vnetworks/index-e.html
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Name and Function of Parts
䡵Ceiling Mount
6
5
1
2
[MONITOR OUT] Coaxial Cable Terminal
1
Output Terminal of a composite video signal
(1 Vp-p) with an output impedance of 75 Ø, to
be connected to video monitor, etc.
(☞Page 16)
Locking Screw
2
Tighten this screw to fasten the camera clamping bracket.
[POWER INPUT DC18V] Terminal
3
Connect to a supplied Converter Unit.
(☞Page 17)
Safety Wire Hole
4
To prevent the possibility of the entire camera
falling down, attach the safety wire between
this hole and a secure attaching position in
the ceiling.
4
3
[ALARM I/O]Alarm Input/Output Terminals
5
Te r minals for Alarm input and Alarm output.
(☞ Page 14)
Pin No.
1
ALARM OUT
2
3
ALARM IN
4
5
[10BASE-T/100BASE-TX] Connector
6
For network connection with a LAN cable.
(
Page 15)
☞
Signal Name
ALM OUT 1
ALM OUT 2
ALM IN 1
ALM IN 2
GND
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Introduction
Name and Function of Parts (continued)
䡵Ceiling Mount 䡵Camera
9
9
%
0
7
8
(Camera Connector side)
Camera Terminal (Female)
7
Connect to 0, the Male Terminal on the camera.
Drop Prevention Hook
8
Attach the Drop Prevention Wire & to this hook
to prevent the camera from falling.
Clamping Holes (x 4)
9
Attach the camera to a ceiling using these
holes.
Camera Terminal (Male)
0
Connect to 7, the Female Camera Terminal
on the Ceiling Mount.
Camera Body Cover
!
Do not remove the camera body cover while
the camera is installed on a ceiling. Doing so
will cause the dome cover to fall down.
!
@
#
Dome Cover
@
The dome cover is fragile. Take care when
handling it.
Lens
#
The lens is not a replaceable item.
Camera Clamping Bracket
$
In order to clamp the camera onto the Ceiling
Mount, insert and tighten the Locking Screw
2 into this bracket.
Drop Prevention Wire
%
Attach this wire to the Drop Prevention Hook
8 on the Ceiling Mount.
$
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Preparation
Connection Examples
LAN Connection
VN-C655
VN-C655
Network Connection
VN-C655
VN-C655
FTP Server
PC
LAN
LAN INTERNET
Images are automatically
updated at a regular interval.
PC
PC
Peer-to-Peer Connection
VN-C655
Cross Cable
PC
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