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
Serial No.
LWT0202-001A-H
These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may
not apply to all appliiances.
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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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
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED
BY JVC COULD VOID USERÅfS 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)
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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
Contents ................................................................................................. 4
Features .................................................................................................5
Operating Precautions ........................................................................... 5
Items Included ........................................................................................ 8
Required Operating Environment........................................................... 9
Upgrading the Application ......................................................................9
Controls, Connectors and Indicators .................................................... 10
Preparations
Settings
(V.Networks
Setup Tool)
Connection Examples .......................................................................... 12
Preparation Procedure .........................................................................13
Step 1 Connection and Installation
Cable Connections ............................................................................ 14
1. Making the hole ...................................................................... 14
2. Connect the cables ................................................................. 14
3. Connecting the Power Cord ....................................................15
4. Connecting a Coaxial Cable ...................................................16
5. Connecting a LAN Cable ........................................................17
6. Connecting the Alarm I/O Terminals ....................................... 18
7. Alarm Input Terminal ............................................................... 18
8. Alarm Output Terminal ............................................................ 19
Attaching the Ceiling Mount ............................................................... 20
Attaching the Camera ........................................................................21
Step 2 Setting the Network
Installing the Software ....................................................................... 23
Setting the PC’s IP Address for Windows XP .................................... 24
Setting the PC’s IP Address for Windows 2000 .................................26
Setting the IP Address for VN-C655 with V.Networks
Setup Tool ..........................................................................................28
Registering the Connected Camera with V.Networks Controller ............
Step 3 Setting with V.Networks Controller
Starting Up V.Networks Controller .....................................................31
Function Settings with V.Networks Controller .................................... 32
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Operations
(V.Networks
Controller)
Others
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Step 4 Operations with V.Networks Controller
Operations with V.Networks Controller ..............................................34
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 36
Specifications ..................................................................................... 38
Features
High-sensitivity CCD and bright zoom lens
The CCD features an improved sensitivity and the
zoom lens has a large aperture ratio of f1.6 (at
WIDE end). These features provide the camera
with a high sensitivity of 2.0 lx in the color mode
(50% output, AGC 20 dB).
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.
DSP with a wide dynamic range
Even objects that have a large difference in brightness can be monitored clearly.
Day/Night surveillance
When the light is low, the camera pictures can be
switched automatically to black and white pictures.
The camera is also compatible with IR illumination
(wavelength 850 nm to 880 nm).
High-speed pan/tilt table
The high-speed rotating table with a horizontal
panning speed of 300˚/sec. and a vertical tilting
speed of 180˚/sec. makes it possible to recall a
preset position quickly.
Operating Precautions
Frame Rate
Up to 30 frames per second in 640 x 480 VGA
resolution.
Supports Multicast
With Multicast, the same image data can be sent
at one time to multiple computers on the network
without decreasing the frame rate.
Image Recording Function
Equipped with an image recording function by
alarm input.
Conventional surveillance camera peripheral
can be used
VN-C655 has a design similar to other CCTV monitoring cameras, allowing peripheral equipment for
such cameras to be also used for VN-C655.
Private masking facility
When the camera target area contains an area
that is required to be hidden the camera can be
set accordingly in order to mask it.
To save energy, turn the system power off when-
ever it is not in use.
This camera cannot be used outdoors if the op-
tional outdoor housing is not attached.
This camera has been designed to be hung from
a ceiling with its base uppermost.
Do not install it in an upside down position on
surface or at an angle, as this may cause malfunction or a noticeable shortening of its service life.
Do not install or use the camera in the following
locations.
• In a place exposed to rain or water.
• In a place containing vapor or oil soot, for example in a kitchen.
• In a place outside the operating temperature
range 0˚C to 50˚C (32˚F to 122˚F).
• Near a source of strong radio waves or magnetism, radiation or X-rays.
• In a place where corrosive gasses are generated.
• In a place subject to vibrations.
• In a place with excessive dust.
Insufficient ventilation of the camera may cause
a malfunction. Be careful not to block ventilation to the camera. This unit radiates heat from
the panel surfaces (top panel and side panels).
Do not install it in a place where a heat pool
may form, such as near a wall.
Do not install the camera in a place exposed to
cold air, for example near to the air outlet of an
air onditioner. Otherwise, moisture may become
condensed inside the dome cover.
Do not point the lens at a strong light source, for
example the sun, doing so may cause the camera to malfunction.
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Introduction
Operating Precautions (continued)
The camera incorporates an AGC circuit. As a re-
sult, when it is used under low light conditions, the
camera gain may increase automatically. This
makes the picture appear uneven , however this is
not a malfunction
When equipment that generates strong magne-
tism such as a transceiver is used near to the unit
while the AGC circuit is ON, beat noise, etc may
interfere with the picture. If a transceiver or similar
equipment is used, keep it at a distance of at least
3 metres (10 feet) away.
If VN-C655 and the cables connected to VN-C655
are installed at a location where strong electrical
or magnetic waves are generated, near a radio,
TV set, transformer, motor etc., the quality of image and color may be affected.
In auto iris mode, when the AGC circuit is ON, vary-
ing the iris with the iris control button may not
change the picture brightness. This is due to the
automatic gain boost by the V.Networks Controller. In this case, set AGC to OFF or use the manual
iris mode.
In auto iris mode, the V.Networks Controller may
not function under certain brightness conditions
(i.e. when a sufficient amount of light cannot be
obtained). In this case, set the iris mode to manual.
When the camera is used in ATW (Auto White bal-
ance) mode, the colors captured by the camera
may differ from the actual colors being shot due to
the mechanics of the auto-tracking operation within
the white balance circuit. However, this is not a
malfunction.
If a very bright object (such as a lamp) is being
monitored, the picture may contain vertical lines
(smear) above and below the bright object in the
picture. This is a normal phenomenon for solidstate image pickup devices (CCD) and is not a
malfunction.
When the camera is used to monitor the same
position over many hours ( e.g. continuously for 24
hours a day) the contact resistance of the panning
mechanism may increase. This may cause the
picture to be affected by noise interference or the
V.Networks Controller operation becoming unstable. To prevent this happening, once a week,
turn the system off and on in order to initialize the
camera and to clean the contacts.
Do not touch the lens on the dome cover directly
by hand. Contamination of the cover will lead to
deterioration of the picture quality.
Since the dome cover is of a hemispherical shape,
the picture tends to become distorted at the edges
of the hemisphere. When the camera is tilted and
pointed in the horizontal-direction, the picture may
be out of focus because the camera will then capture the edges of the hemisphere.
When an object is located near a light source or
contains a large difference in brightness, ghosting
may occur. This phenomenon is due to the characteristics of the dome cover and the built-in lens
and is not a malfunction.
Make sure to use the supplied AC adaptor.
Certain hubs and switches equipped with SNMP
functions have a broadcast or multicast control function. If the function is enabled, multicast images
created by this product may not be viewed properly.
Do not connect cameras other than VN-C655 to
the ceiling-mounting bracket. This may cause the
equipment to malfunction.
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Note on consumable parts
The following parts are consumable and should
be replaced after a certain number of hours or
a count of operations.
The service lives given below are only typical
values. They may vary depending on the operating environment and conditions.
Note that the replacement of consumable parts
is chargeable even when they are replaced before the termination of the warranty period.
• Zoom lens assembly
Zooming operation : 2 million times
Focusing operation : 4 million times
• Slip rings : 5 million operations
• Cooling fan : 30,000 hours approx.
Note on auto focusing
Although this unit incorporates a one-push
auto-focusing system and EASY AF functions,
auto-focusing may sometimes be impossible
depending on the object and camera setup. In
this case, adjust the focusing manually.
Objects and images with which auto focusing may
be difficult:
•When the image brightness is extremely
high.
• When the image brightness is extremely low.
• When the image brightness varies continuously (for example when the object is a flashing light).
• When the image contrast (difference between
bright and dark) is very poor.
• When the image does not contain a vertical
contour component.
• When vertical stripe patterns recur on the
screen.
Camera setups with which auto focusing may
be difficult:
• When the AGC is activated and the image is
coarse.
• When SENSE UP is activated and the image contains only little motion.
Zooming
When zooming is stopped near the Telephoto end
during manual operation or by selecting a preset
position, focusing may deviate slightly. 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.
Preset positions
• The zooming position of the camera can be set
to a total of 100 preset positions, 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.
Observe the following points when carrying out
maintenance of the camera.
•Turn off the power to all equipment to be used
before proceeding.
• Clean the dome cover using a lens cleaning cloth
(or tissue).
The dome cover may become stained in a very
short period in certain operating environments.
If the dome cover lens becomes excessively contaminated, clean it with a lens cleaning cloth (or
tissue) moistened with a solution of neutral detergent in water.
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Introduction
Items Included
CD-ROM
(The Instruction Manual inside)
Screw
(M3x12 mm)
How to Use This Manual
Characters and Symbols used in this Manual
Caution
Note
Operational points special attention should be paid to, because of, for example,
danger involved.
Functional or operational tips.
Ceilling Mount
Cable Plate
Read Me First
Power Cord
(1.8 m)
Warranty Card Service Information Card
AC Adaptor
☞ Pages or items to refer to.
❈
In no case, shall JVC be held liable for any loss or damage to the customer or for any claim from any third party
arising from using this software.
For the purpose of improving the product, the software specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
The product names that appear in this document are brand names or registered trademarks of each relevant
company. Marks and symbols such as ™, ® and © do not appear in this document.
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Required Operating Environment
PC Specifications
OS : Windows 2000 (Service Pack 1 or higher)
CPU :Pentium III 500 MHz or higher (Pentium IV 3.2 GHz or higher
Memory Capacity : 128 MB or more (1GB or more recommended)
Hard Disk Space : 20 MB or more
Display/Video Card : 1024 X 768 pixels or more, True Color (24 bits or 32 bits) (VRAM
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
recommended)
8MB above and VRAM 256MB or more is recommended)
*The on-board video clip may sometimes cause malfunction.
LAN Specifications
• 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX network connected with IEEE802.3 hubs.
Note
• General users of Windows XP or restricted users of Windows 2000 are not allowed to change
settings such as adding/deleting V.Networks, snapshot and recording.
• The PC specifications above are only for a reference purpose. They are not meant to guarantee a smooth operation of the application software. Depending on the usage of the PC, there
may be cases where problems occur even if the PC satisfies the technical requirements.
Caution
If the OS specifications of the PC to be used are higher, they precede those described above.
Upgrading the Application
For information on upgrading the application, visit the following website.
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/pro/vnetworks/index-e.html
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Introduction
Controls, Connectors and Indicators
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 AC adaptor.
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 18)
Pin No. Signal Name
1 ALM OUT 1
ALARM
2 ALM OUT 2
3 ALM IN 1
4 ALM IN 2
5 GND
[10BASE-T/100BASE-TX] Connector
6
For network connection with a LAN cable
(
☞ Page 17)
OUT
ALARM
IN
10
Ceiling Mount
9
Camera
%
0
9
7
8
(Camera Connector side)
Camera Terminal (Female)
7
Connect to
era.
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
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.
, the Male Terminal on the cam-
0
, the Female Camera Terminal
7
!
@
#
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
into this bracket.
2
Drop Prevention Wire
%
Attach this wire to the Drop Prevention Hook
on the Ceiling Mount.
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$
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Preparations
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
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Cross Cable
PC
Preparation Procedure
Set the camera in the following procedure.
Step 1 Connection and Installation
Firstly, make a hole on the ceiling and connect the power cable, LAN cable,
alarm and others to the terminal of the ceiling-mounting bracket of this unit.
Then, install the camera to a Ceiling Mount Fix a wire securely for preventing
the camera from falling off.
Step 2 Setting the Network
Install the software [V.Networks Controller], and set the network for the PC
and VN-C655. Also perform the setting with [V.Networks Setup Tool] and registration of the connected camera with [V.Networks Controller].
❈
In a system where more than one VN-C655 are used, turn on the power for a VNC655 first and then setting the camera (
C655 with V.Networks Setup tool). Only then turn on the power for a second one and
go on to same setting. Repeat the procedure for the other cameras.
☞
Page 28, Setting the IP Adress for VN-
Step 3 Setting with V.Networks Controller
Use the installed V.Networks Controller to perform the settings for Auto Pan,
Auto Patrol, Auto Trace, Picture Quality, Preset Position, Alarm and others.
☞ Page 14
☞ Page 23
(☞
Page 15)
☞ Page 31
Step 4 Operations with V.Networks Controller
With V.Networks Controller, Preset Position can be selected as well as starting and stopping Auto Pan, Auto Trace and Auto Patrol.
☞ Page 34
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Preparations (Step 1 Connection and Installation)
Cable Connections
Caution
In order to prevent foreign objects from entering inside the ceilingn mount be sure to attach the
hemispherical cover correctly. The penetration of foreign objects into the Ceiling Mount may
cause a malfunction and smoking or in the worst case a fire ignition.
1. Making the hole
Make a hole for passing the connection cables through the inner side of the ceiling.
Diameter 90 mm
Make a 90 mm (3.5 inches) diameter hole in the ceiling.
(
☞Page 39)
2. Connect the cables
Connect the cables to the terminals on the Ceiling Mount.
The connection cables include Alarm Signal cable, LAN cable, coaxial cable and
Lan cable
Alarm signal cable
Coaxial cable
Power cord
DC18V power cable.
1.
LAN cable(☞Page 17)
Connect to the hub or PC.
2.
Alarm Signal cable (☞Page 18)
Connect to devices with an alarm output
terminal.
3.
Coaxial cable (☞Page 16)
Connect to the monitor, etc.
4.
Power cord (☞Page 15)
Connect to the supplied AC adaptor.
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3 Connecting the Power Cord
Connect the camera to DC 18 V.
Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the DC 18 V
input terminal on the terminal stand.
For a system with multiple VN-C655s
In a system where more than one VN-C655 are used, turn on the power for a VN-C655 first and then
setting the camera (
then turn on the power for a second one and go on to same setting. Repeat the procedure for the
other cameras.
☞Page 28, Setting the IP Adress for VN-C655 with V.Networks Setup tool). Only
Note
The IP address of VN-C655 is set to “198.168.0.2” at the factory. Proper access cannot be
established due to IP address redundancy if the power is turned on for multiple cameras at
one time under a single LAN environment. Do not turn on the power for multiple cameras
at the same time. If an IP address redundancy occurred, ensure that only one VN-C655 exists
on a single LAN environment and wait for some time (at least 10 minutes). Or turn off the
power once for all network equipment and turn it on again for proper access to VN-C655.
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Preparations (Step 1 Connection and Installation)
Cable Connections (continued)
4. Connecting Coaxial cable
Connecting a RG-59 coaxial cable.
Note
Fold back the mesh wires and secure them
with insulation tape in order to prevent them
from becoming loose and thus causing a
short circuit.
Mesh wiresPolyethylene
Conductor
wire
7
(5)
Insulation tape
Provided cable
plate
17
(12)
Provided screw
Screw removed in
the figure on the left
If the cable is extended, the signal attenuation is
increased, the resolution drops and the noise increases. Should it be required to extend the cable,
use a thicker cable or a cable length compensator.
Note
The figures inside the brackets ( ) are the
dimensions when the coaxial cable is distributed from the side of the cover.
(Unit : mm)
To feed the coaxial cable through the cap on the
side of the cover, change the positioning of the
cable plate as shown below.
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5. Connecting a LAN Cable
Connect the camera to a hub or a PC by using a LAN cable.
• For hub connection
Use a straight cable.
• For PC connection
Use a cross-over cable.
Caution
There are a few types of LAN board for
which a cross-over cable cannot be used.
Check the specifications of the LAN board
to be used before performing connection.
Note
For 100 BASE-TX, use a CAT-5 cable.
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Preparations (Step 1 Connection and Installation)
Cable Connections (continued)
6. Connecting the Alarm I/O Terminals
Connect to the equipment with alarm input terminal using the alarm signal cable.
• The connector can be released by loosening the
screws on the two sides as shown in the figure.
• Strip the coating of each cable by about 4 mm
Flat-blade
screwdriver
Cable
4 mm
before inserting it. After connecting all of the
cables, turn the screws on the side to fasten the
connectors.
Flat-blade
screwdriver
Cable Specifications
50 m max.
UL1007, UL1015 or equivalent
AWG #22 to AWG #18 or equivalent
Caution
Due to external noise, the camera may not
work properly even if the length of the cable
is less than 50 m. If this occurs, use a
shielded cable or keep the cable away from
the noise source.
7. Alarm Input Terminal
This terminal is for connecting with a sensor, infrared, door or metallic, or a manual
switch.
VN-C655
DC18V
R
Terminal 1 or 2
18V
Grounding
(Alarm input equivalent circuit)
terminal
OUT
0.6mA
GND
OUT
Sensor
Connection
Example 1
VCC
R
Sensor
Connection
Example 2
Relay, switch etc.
Input Requirements
• No-voltage relay input or NPN open collector
input
• The polarity of the input detection can be
selected via software.
• Make/Break/Toggle (at least 500 ms)
• Circuit current at low level: 0.6 mA
•Voltage applied at high level: 18 V
18
GND
8. Alarm Output Terminal
This terminal is for connecting with an alarm annunciator such as an indicator, a
lamp or a buzzer.
VN-C655
Output
terminal
Grounding
(Alarm output equivalent circuit)
terminal
GND
IN
Annunciator
Connection
Example
DC 12 V
R
Output Requirements
• Equivalent to NPN open collector output
(The output logic is set with [V.Networks Setup
To ol.])
• Allowed applied voltage: DC 12 V max.
• Allowed input current: 50 mA
• Momentary output: 1 to 5000 ms
(The duration is set with [V.Networks Setup
To ol.])
Caution
Connect the VN-C655 grounding terminal
to the one of the annunciator.
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Preparations (Step 1 Connection and Installation)
Attaching the Ceiling Mount
1.
Attaching a safety wire.
To a ceiling slab or channel
Ceiling Mount
Safety wire hole
Rubber seals
(Four on each side)
Attach a safety wire to the Ceiling Mount and
to the ceiling slab or channel to prevent the
unit from being able to fall to the floor. First
attach the safety wire to the Ceiling Mount by
passing the wire through the safety wire hole
(see the diagram on the left).
Note
• Connect the wire so that it can be insulated
from the ceiling structure. If the ceiling structure is made of a metallic material, inadequate
insulation with the camera may produce noise
in the video signal.
• Use a wire and ceiling attachment having suf-
ficient length and strength to prevent danger in
case the camera drops.
•A safety wire is not provided. Please use an
appropriate commercially available wire.
2.
Attaching the Ceiling Mount to the ceiling.
While taking care not to catch the connection
cables, attach the Ceiling Mount to the ceiling
using four screws (as shown in the diagram).
Use 8-32 UNC-sized (M4-sized) screws or
bolts. If woodscrews are used, use those with
a diameter of 4.1 mm.
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Screws
Note
• Be sure to use four screws and attach them
firmly. If the screws are not tightened firmly, dust
and moisture may enter the unit via the screw
holes.
• The rubber seals attached to the Ceiling Mount
screw holes of the Ceiling Mount play the role
of insulation in case the ceiling structure is
made of a metallic material as well as the role
of drip proofing. If the ceiling structure is made
of a metallic material, improper insulation with
the camera may produce noise in the video. To
prevent this occurring, be sure to ensure correct insulation of the installation.
Attaching the Camera
Ceiling Mount
Attach Drop
Prevention Wire
to this hook.
Drop Prevention
Wire
Locking screw
1.
Attach the drop prevention wire.
As shown in the diagram, take the drop prevention wire from the camera and attach it to
the hook on the Ceiling Mount.
Be sure to connect the drop prevention wire.
Otherwise, the camera will not fit properly to
the Ceiling Mount. If they are engaged forcibly, they may be damaged.
Caution
• Do not connect cameras other than VNC655. This may cause the equipment to
malfunction.
• Be sure to attach the safety cable. Otherwise, the camera could fall to the floor, caring damage to itself and any person passing underneath.
2.
Ensure that the locking screw is loose.
The camera cannot be attached properly if the
locking screw of the Ceiling Mount is too tight
at this stage.
Camera
Camera clamping
bracket
3.
Fit the camera.
Check the position of the camera clamping
bracket and that of the locking screw, and fit
the camera to the Ceiling Mount.
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Preparations (Step 1 Connection and Installation)
Attaching the Camera (continued)
Camera clamping bracket
Rotate the camera
clockwise.
Lock screw
Tighten the locking screw.
4.
Rotate the camera.
Make sure that the camera is horizontal, then
turn the camera clockwise until it stops. Ensure that the camera-clamping bracket is in
line with the locking screw of the Ceiling
Mount.
5.
Tighten the locking screw.
Tighten the lock screw using a Phillips screwdriver.
Caution
If the locking screw is not tightened firmly,
the camera may vibrate or come loose. Be
sure to tighten the locking screw firmly.
*To remove the camera from the Ceiling
Mount, reverse the steps
1
to 5.
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Settings (Step 2 Setting the Network)
Installing the Software
For operating VN-C655, install the software from the CD-ROM, which is supplied
with the camera in the following procedure.
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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.Networks Controller] is displayed in [V.Networks].
Installing V.Networks Setup Tool
1. Open the [JVC] folder and then the “setup” folder inside. Select [Setup.exe].
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.
[vn-c655u Setup Tool] is displayed in [V.Networks].
Operation of V.Networks Controller with DirectX9.x or Windows Media Player9.x.
If DirectX9.x or Windows Media Player9.x are installed on your PC, the V.Neworks controller may not
work properly regarding viewing MPEG4 image of the VN-C10/VN-C11U. (Black image is displayed)
In such a case, please follow the steps below. (No malfunction has been found by now)
1. In command prompt, type “regsvr32.exe /u mp4sdmod.dll” and press “Enter” to delete the
registration of the Mpeg4d Decoder DMO.
2. In command prompt, type “regsvr32.exe mp4sds32.ax” and press “Enter” to delete the registration
of the Microsoft MPEG4 Video Decompressor.
If success, the message “DllRegistreServer in mp4sds32.ax succeeded.” be shown.
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Settings (Step 2 Setting the Network)
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,
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.
Select the network connected to the PC by which VN-C655 is operated.
• Right-click to select [Properties].
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Ensure that [Client for Microsoft Networks]
is selected
Note
If either [Client for Microsoft Networks]
or [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] is not
displayed, select [Install ...].
.
3.
Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] and click [Properties].
Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)].
Click .
4.
Select [Use the following IP address] to set [IP Address] and [Subnet Mask] and then click
.
5.
Click in [Local Area Connection Properties].
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.
● Do not use the same IP address
elsewhere in this network environment.
Set [Subnet Mask] to an appropriate value
according to the operating environment.
Ask the network administrator if necessary.
Click
.
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Settings (Step 2 Setting the Network)
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)].
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Click
.
4.
Click [IP Address] in [TCP/IP properties].
5.
Click .
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.
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Settings (Step 2 Setting the Network)
Setting the IP Address for VN-C655 with V.Networks Setup Tool
Set the IP address for VN-C655 by using the installed [V.Networks Setup Tool].
(With this [V.Networks Setup tool] only VN-C655, not other models, can be connected.)
Caution
● After the power for VN-C655 is turned on, there will be about 20 to 70 seconds until VNC655 becomes ready to be connected with the PC. This is not a defect.
● At the factory, DHCP is set enabled for VN-C655.
● About the DHCP function
JVC does not recommend operating VN-C655 with this function enabled because a different IP address may be assigned upon the renewal of the leasing contract. The DHCP
function of VN-C655 is designed for simplifying the installation and setting procedures.
Note
For connecting VN-C655 with the factory settings, either one of the environments described
below is required.
● Environment where no DHCP server exists.
● Environment where a DHCP server exists, which clearly defines the allotted IP address and
MAC address.
1.
Select [Start], [Programs], [V.NETWORKS] and then [vn-c655u Setup Tool] to start up
[V.Networks Setup Tool].
Enter the IP address of the camera to be
connected to [Connection IP Address].
The IP address is set to
the factory.
192.168.0.2 at
Click
Note
Click [Search] to see the IP address of the connected camera.
The [V.Networks Search] screen is displayed.
To start search, click
[V.Networks IP Address List] is displayed.
● [TimeOut] is for setting the time for searching (1 to 30 seconds).
If no IP address is displayed by searching, change the value to a longer one and then search again.
● If [V.Networks] on LAN has a different subnet from that of the PC, connection cannot be
established even if the IP address of the camera can be searched and found. Reconnect
the camera after changing the IP address of the PC accordingly.
.
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.
2.
Note
Confirm the settings.
Select whether to use DHCP.
● 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.
Click
[V.Networks ID] works as an identifica-
For other settings, ☞ next page
3.
Click .
4.
Start up [V.Networks Controller].
Note
In a system where more than one VN-C655 are used, turn on the power for a VN-C655 first
and proceed the setting to Step 3 Settings with V.Networks Setup Tool. Only then turn on the
power for a second one and go on to Step 3. Repeat the procedure for the other cameras.
tion code set to VN-C655. Only alphanumeric characters can be used. This ID
does not directly affect the operation by
the user. Normally, the ID should be set
as “CAM00001,” “CAM00002” etc.
(0 to 8 characters)
Click to update the values.
Note
A new IP address becomes effective
when VN-C655 is automatically reset.
.
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Note
Settings (Step 2 Setting the Network)
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].
2.
Select [File] and [New]
3.
[New] is displayed.
Enter 198.168.0.2 in [IP Address].
1
Note
In a DHCP environment, enter the IP
address allotted by the DHCP server.
Enter [V.Network Name], a name under which
2
the camera is registered. Use a name that is
easy to remember, such as the installation
location or number. (1 to 40 characters)
Select the distribution method of image.
3
Normal:
Client will send requests for each image to
VN-C655.
Set to Normal when using a narrow
bandwidth network.
High Speed:
Images will be automatically sent from VN-C655
at the specified frame rate. Images with a
resolution of 640 x 480 can be sent at a
maximum frame rate of 30 fps.
When sending out images to multiple clients
simultaneously, however, transmission at a rate
Recording files of the name given in 2 are
4
saved in a designated folder here.
You can set whether VN-C655 automatically
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starts recording upon connection.
Note
For connecting VN-C655 with the factory settings, either one of the environments described
below is required.
•Environment where no DHCP server exists.
•Environment where a DHCP server, which
clearly defines the IP address and MAC address allotted to VN-C655, exists.
of 30 fps for 640 x 480 images is not possible.
● Images are divided into IP fragments
when set to High Speed.
● Data is transmitted at the frame rate set at
VN-C655. When setting the frame rate to
High Speed, do so upon ensuring that this
does not add excessive load to the network.
● Do not set to High Speed for narrow bandwidth networks.
● Maximum data transmission capacity is 8
Mb/s. A maximum rate of 30 fps may not
be possible for 640 x 480 images depending on the image size.
● When in high speed mode, up to 7 clients can be connected.
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Settings (Step 3 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
1
to connect.
Caution
After the power for VN-C655 is turned
on, there will be about 20 seconds until
VN-C655 becomes ready to be controlled with the PC. This is not a defect.
Live images from the camera are displayed.
2
Note
• If a password has been set, enter the correct password.
• This [Controller] can be connected to VN-C1, VN-C2, VN-C3, VN-C30 (only for JPEG), VNA1, VN-C10, VN-C11 and VN-C655.
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Settings (Step 3 Setting with V.Networks Controller)
Function Settings with V.Networks Controller
With [V.Networks Controller], settings for image size, alarm etc. can be performed.
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1 File
New : Creates a new file if the cam-
era is connected for the first
time.
Delete : Deletes a file.
Motion Detect
Standby : Not functional on this unit.
Exit : Exits “Controller.”
2 View
Image Size : Sets the image display size.
JPEG : 640x480 320x240
Upside Down : Displays the image inversely.
This function is used in the
case that the camera is inversely installed.
3 Control (C)
Auto Pan : Select this item and click to start
Auto Patrol : Select this item and click to start
(Mode1 to
Mode3)
Auto trace : Select this item and click to start
Auto Pan Stop :
Auto Patrol Stop:Click to stop Auto Patrol operation.
Auto Trace Stop:Click to stop Auto Trace operation.
Note
● The followings are disabled during Auto Pan:
•Auto Pan Setting
•Auto Patrol Setting
•Auto Trace Setting
•Position Setting
•Pan Control
The followings are disabled during Auto Patrol:
●
•Auto Pan Setting
•Auto Patrol Setting
•Auto Trace Setting
•Pan/Tilt Control
• Zoom Control
● The followings are disabled during Auto Trace:
•Auto Pan Setting
•Auto Patrol Setting
•Auto Trace Setting
•Pan/Tilt Control
• Zoom Control
•Focus Control
Auto Pan operation.
Auto Patrol for the selected
mode.
Auto Trace operation.
Click to stop Auto Pan operation.
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With [V.Networks Controller], settings for image size, alarm etc. can be performed.
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4 Setting
Quality : Sets the compression rate
and image quality.
Framerate : Sets the number of frames
Position Memory
Alarm Reg
Alarm : Alarm actions for each alarm
Pan/Tilt Setting
Auto Pan Setting
Auto Patrol Setting
Auto Trace Setting
Time Stamp : Sets display of the date and
Property
transmitted per second.
: Set Preset Position.
:
If this is selected , alarm
operation will be enabled.
can be set individually.
: Set the operation speed and
Auto Flip of Pan/Tilt.
: Set Auto Pan operation.
: Set Auto Patrol operation.
: Set Auto Trace operation.
time of camera image.
:
Changes information on
cameras not currently connected.
5 Help
About
:
For checking the version of
[V.Networks Controller].
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Operations
(Step 4 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.
1
2
3
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1 Camera
Displays the name of the connected camera.
It is also possible to select the camera using
pull down menu.
the
2 Position tabs [1~10], [11~20], [21~30],
[31~40], [41~50], [51~60], [61~70], [71~80],
[81~90] and [91~99]
Assign the buttons 3 for position moving.
3 Buttons for position moving
Select position. Assign the buttons using
position tabs in 2 . The Position Title is
displayed via Tool Trip by placing the mouse
cursor on the buttons.
4 PLAY
Select the file saved in 6 and replay. Select
this button too for replaying a recorded file with
an alarm activated.
5 STOP
Stops recording.
6 REC
When this is selected, recording starts. The
recorded files are saved under the name
shown in 1. During recording, the display
[Recording in progress] appears in 1. The
display [REC] will also appear on the displayed
image.
7 SNAPSHOT
Saves only one frame of the image being
displayed.
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8 9
#
@
!
0
8 PAN/TILT button
Adjust the Pan/Tilt position. The operating
angle per one Pan/Tilt operation is set using
angle step.
The operating speed of Pan/Tilt is performed
under [Pan/Tilt setting] item of [Setting].
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(
9 HOME button
Move to the home position. The Position Title
is displayed via Tool Trip by placing the mouse
cursor on the buttons.
0 ZOOM button and ZOOM bar
Adjust the zooming position.
! Angle step
Sets the degree of angle to move per one click
when operating using PAN/TILT button.
If this is set to 0 degree, Pan/Tilt will operate
continuously.
Reduced screen
1
Camera
Compression mode
@ SIZE
# PAN/TILT position indicator
3
Position moving
8
PAN/TILT button
Reduces the size of the [V.Networks Controller]
screen. (See below.)
Current Pan/Tilt position and Zoom position
will be displayed.
* Digital zoom is indicated in yellow characters.
Note
•For starting and stopping the operation of
Auto Pan, Auto Patrol and Auto Trace, refer to page 32.
!SIZE : Click again to return to
the larger size.
Press here to enlarge.
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Others
Troubleshooting
Symptoms Remedial Actions
Forgotten the VN-C655 IP address that was changed with
[V.Networks Setup Tool].
• Press the [Search] button of [V.Networks Setup Tool] to
see the IP addresses of all the cameras connected to the
network.
Unable to record.
While “Now Connecting…” is
being displayed, it takes time to
cancel an action.
The coloration is unsatisfactory.
The operation is disabled for a
few seconds when the white
balance is changed to AWC.
Image size changes automatically.
• Has the folder for saving images been deleted?
Check to see if it exists.
• Is the disk full? Check the available memory capacity.
• Once connection is activated, canceling an action is not
possible.
• Check the color adjustments of the monitor and video
cards.
Change to the True Color (24 bits) display.
• With High Color (16 bits) or lower, display of natural
color tones is difficult to achieve.
• Adjust the white balance. The white balance can be adjusted manually on the Quality Setting screen.
• When shooting scenes with different light source (e.g. when
alternatively shooting outdoor scenes under sunlight and
indoor scenes under fluorescent light), auto white balance
might take time to function. Hue may seem to change a
little bit depending on the object. This is not a malfunction.
• The white balance is automatically adjusted when it is set
to AWC. During the adjustment, the picture quality cannot
be set for a few seconds.
• When a VN-C655 is connected to multiple PCs, priority
will be given to the PC for which VN-C655 operation/setting is last performed.
Connection to VN-C655 cannot
be established or fails.
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• When the network is loaded with frequent broadcasting or
collisions, connection may fail or break. Check the network status.
Symptoms Remedial Actions
Camera control cannot be performed or settings acquired are
incorrect for a span of about 30
seconds upon turning on the
power
• About 30 seconds are required for initialization of the camera to complete upon turning on the power. To perform
camera control or acquire settings, do so by allowing an
interval of 30 seconds after turning on the power.
Video images cannot be displayed smoothly
Unable to focus properly
Forgotten the password upon
enabling the password protection feature
Camera turns to another direction upon initializing
Unable to select position
Video images are not displayed
PAN/TILT action of camera is
slow
• Live images may appear in slow motion or loss of frames
may occur when PC specifications or network bandwidth
is inadequate. This is not a malfunction.
• The auto-focus function may not be able focus properly
when shooting a dark or empty area. In this case, adjust
focus manually.
• In principle, there may be difficulty in adjusting focus on
an object with horizontal stripes.
•Focus may not be sharp in some cases when adjusting
manually at the TELE end. This is not a malfunction.
• Repair services will be required to undo the password protection function. Please consult the dealer from which the
product is purchased.
Please also note that you may be asked to produce identification cards for security reasons.
• The home position is not registered. Register the home
position.
•Positions are not registered. Register positions accordingly.
• Is the unit connected to a 18V DC power supply? Check
the connection.
• Is the Pan/Tilt speed setting set to a small value? Set this
to a larger value.
Zoom does not move to "0"
• Is the maximum Digital Zoom value set to a value other
than x10?
Zoom to "0" is possible when this is set to x10.
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Others
Specifications
■ Camera
Image pickup device
Sync system : Internal
Scanning frequencies
White balance : TTL auto tracking/
Electronic shutter :
Back light compensation
Colour level adjustment
Contour correction : Both Horizontal and
(ENHANCE)
: 1/4 inch type, interline
transfer CCD, 768(H) x
494(V) pixels.
: Horizontal 15.734 kHz,
Ver tical 59.94 Hz
Manual
1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500,
1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000,
1/10000 sec.
:Possible by selecting 4
photometry areas
:Possible
Ver tical (level adjustable)
< Monitor Output >
S/N : 50 dB (typical), (AGC
OFF, ENHANCE –5)
Minimum object : Color mode :
illumination 2.0 Ix (50 % output, AGC
20 dB, WIDE end)
0.6 lx (25 % output, AGC
20 dB, WIDE end)
0.07 Ix
(50 % output, AGC
20 dB, WIDE end,
32x slow shutter)
B & W mode :
0.06 Ix
(50 % output, AGC
20 dB, WIDE end)
Dynamic range : 50 dB (ExDR mode)
■ Pan/Tilt Mechanism
Panning range : 360° endless revolution
Panning speed : 1°/s to 300°/s
Tilting range : 0° to 90° (Horizontal –
Straight downwards)
Tilting speed : 1°/s to 180°/s
■ LAN standard
Comunication protocol
: TCP, UDP, FTP, ICMP,
ARP, DHCP, NTP
■ General
Power supply : DC 18 V, 1.4 A
Number of preset
positions : 100
Ambient temperatures
Ambient humidity : 20 % to 85 %RH
Mass : 2.2 k˝ (4.850 lbs)
Accessories : Read Me First ............. 1
: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to
122°F) (operating),
0°C to 40°C (32°F to
104°F) (recommended)
(without condensation)
Warranty Card............. 1
Service Information
Card ............................ 1
Ceiling Mount .............. 1
Screw (M3 x 12 mm) ... 1
Cable plate .................. 1
CD-ROM ..................... 1
AC Adaptor ................. 1
Power Cord (1.8 m) ..... 1
■ Lens
Zoom ratio : Approx. x25,
10x electronic
Focal distance : 3.8 mm to 95 mm
Maximum aperture : F1.6 (WIDE) to F3.7
(Telephoto)
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■ External Dimensions
Unit: mm (inches)
87 (3.425)
20
(0.787)
188 (7.402)
190 (7.480)
■ Ceiling Mount hole
Unit: mm (inches)
Screw
positions
152 (5.984)
Mounting hole
ø90(ø3.543)
positions
SR70
(2.756)
Screw
79 (3.110)
113 (4.449)
113 (4.449)
● Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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VN-
VN-C655 DOME TYPE NETWORK CAMERA
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