JVC VN-X235U - Megapixel Network Mini-dome Camera, VN-X225U, VN-X235U Quick Start Manual

READ ME FIRST

FIXD IP DOME CAMERA

VN-V225U

FIXD MEGAPIXEL IP DOME CAMERA

VN-X235U

VN-X235U is a high definition surveillance camera that uses CCD sensors with 4 times higher resolution
than VN-V225U.

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance.

䡵 This manual contains the basic instructions for using this unit.

Please refer to [INSTRUCTIONS (Setting)] (pdf) and [INSTRUCTIONS (Installation)] (pdf) in the CD-ROM
supplied with this product for description on the detailed usage of this unit.

For the latest information, please refer to the AREADMEB file in the CD-ROM supplied with this product.

● The supplied CD-ROM includes [INSTRUCTIONS (Setting)] (pdf), [INSTRUCTIONS (Installation)]

(pdf), [API Guide] (pdf), [VSIP Guide] (pdf), [Search tool], and [White Spot Correction Tool].

䡵 How to read this READ ME FIRST

● JVC holds the copyright to this manual. Any part or all of this manual may not be reproduced without prior consent

from the company.

● Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.

● Product names of other companies described in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
respective companies. Symbols such as 姠, 姞 and 姝 are omitted in this manual.

● Design, specifications and other contents described in this manual are subject to change for improvements without

prior notice.

䡵 The latest version

Please visit V.NETWORKS web site to check the latest firmware at
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/products-e.html
(The latest firmware can be found on V.NETWORKS B download page)

Installation

Mounting the Camera

This manual describes procedures for “direct mounting to the ceiling or the wall”. For details on how to
“embed the camera into the ceiling”, “mount the camera with the cable pulled out from the side” and other
procedures, refer to [INSTRUCTIONS (Installation)] (pdf) in the supplied CD-ROM.

Note：

● Be sure to put on protective glasses to protect your eyes from falling objects when mounting the camera

to the ceiling.

● To mount the camera using an electrical box, please consult the dealer shop from which the camera is

purchased or any nearby JVC Service Centers.

Preparation

T To mount the camera to a wall, perform the same procedures below but replace the word “ceiling” with

“wall”.

1 Use the supplied template to open a hole in the ceiling (R35 mm), and pull out the

cables from the hole

Pull out the fall prevention wire, LAN cable, power cable, alarm cable, and audio cable that are attached to
the ceiling slab from the hole. (Fall prevention wire is not provided)

Note：

● Take note of the length, strength, pull and material (insulation) of the fall prevention wire.

● The inner diameter of the ring section of the fall prevention wire to be mounted to the camera should be

between R3.1 mm and R5.5 mm, and the outer diameter not larger than R9 mm.

2 Turn the dome cover in the anti-clockwise direction to remove it

To prevent damage to the dome cover, a protection sheet is affixed.

3 Grasp the inner dome and remove it from the catches (x2)
4 Remove the outer casing

A

Loosen and remove the fastening screw from the camera body using a screwdriver

B Turn the camera unit in the anti-clockwise direction to remove the outer casing

5 Remove the attached fall prevention wire

Remove the fall prevention wire that is attached to the camera unit.

2

1

Fall prevention wire

(Not supplied)

Cables (power cable,

alarm cable, audio

cable, etc.)

LAN cable

R35 mm

Approx.
100 mm

B

4

3

outer casing

5

LST0930-001A

Dome cover
protective sheet

Inner dome

A

4

Camera unit
fastening screw

Cable Connection

For safety reasons, turn on the power only after all the connections are completed.

1 Align the shooting direction with the shooting direction mark (j), followed by

mounting the outer casing to the ceiling

2 Mount the supplied fall prevention wire on the camera unit to the fastening hook
3 Mount the fall prevention wire that connects the camera and the ceiling to the camera

unit

4 Connect the alarm cable

Connect the alarm cable to an external device, such as a sensor or buzzer.

Alarm cable to be used (shielded cable recommended)

● Length of 50 m or shorter

● UL1007, UL1015 or equivalent products

● AWG#22 to AWG#18 or equivalent products

5 Connect the audio cable (shielded cable recommended)
6 Connect the LAN cable

T To use the PoE power supply, connect to a PoE-compatible device and supply the power from the LAN

cable.

● Connecting to HUB : Use a straight cable

● Connecting to a computer : Use a cross cable

LAN cable to use

● STP (shielded cable recommended)

● Length of 100 m or shorter

● Category 5 and above

7 Connect the power cable

Power can be supplied to this unit either by connecting to an AC 24 V power supply or using PoE.
(For details on the use of PoE A [

Note：

● The power cable includes cable of the same color as the alarm cable. Check properly before connecting.

● Make sure that power is supplied using only one of the above methods at any one time. Connecting

simultaneously using the power cable and to PoE via a LAN cable may cause the camera to break down
or malfunction.

● By default the IP addresses of all the cameras are set to 192.168.0.2. If the power of multiple cameras

within the same LAN environment are turned on at the same time, the IP addresses of the cameras
overlap, thus preventing proper access. As such, make sure to turn on the power of the cameras one by
one and set the IP addresses such that there is no overlapping.

6 Connect the LAN cable])

䡵 Cable Types

Type Color Signal name

Alarm cable Black

Audio cable Pink

Power cable Red (Unshielded cable) AC 24 V Power Supply

䡵 Power cable: Connection distance when using a 2-core VVF cable (reference values)

Conductor diameter (mm) R1.0 and above R1.6 and above R2.0 and above

Maximum connection distance (m) 130

(Shielded cable)

(Shielded cable)

Black
(Shielded cable)

Black (Unshielded cable)

Red Alarm input 1

Brown Alarm input 2

Orange Alarm output 1

Yellow Alarm output 2

Black GND

White Microphone input

Yellow GND

White Line output

Yellow GND

340 540

Caution

The rated power of this product is AC 24 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Make sure to use it with the correct voltage.
Be sure to use an AC 24 V supply that is insulated from the primary power source.
Supplying a power beyond the rated value may result in failures, smoke or fire. If the camera breaks down,

turn off the power and contact our service center immediately.
When a power beyond the rated value is supplied, the internal components may be damaged even if no

abnormality is found on the appearance and operation of the camera. Contact our Service Center
immediately to arrange for an inspection (charged separately).

Note：

● For cables that are not used, be sure to wrap the ends individually with insulating tape.

● For safety reasons, turn on the power only after all the connections are completed.

Align with shooting
direction

UP

FRONT

1

2

Attach to fastening
hook

Outer casing
mounting
screw

Below 2 mm

Fall prevention wire
(Not supplied)

4, 5, 7

Solder welding or
crimping

Wind the insulation tape

3

6

Mounting the Camera Unit

1 Insert the hooks (x2) of the outer casing into the holes (x2) of the camera unit

Note：

● Pay attention to prevent cables from being caught by the outer casing.

2 Turn the camera unit in the clockwise direction
3 Fasten the camera unit by tightening the fastening screw on it

Note：

● The camera will not be secured just by turning it in the clockwise direction. Be sure to fasten it with the

camera unit fastening screw.

2

Hooks (x2)

1

Holes (x2)

Camera unit
fastening screw

3

Adjusting Images

This section describes procedures for adjusting the video image while checking the actual image on the
monitor.

Before touching the body of the camera, make sure that you touch the metal surface of the [MONITOR]
terminal to discharge any static electricity from your body. The static electricity may cause the camera to
malfunction.

1 Connect the [MONITOR] terminal to the test monitor
2 Set the [MONITOR OUT] selection switch to ANB or APB, then turn on the power or

press the [RESET] button shortly (less than 2 seconds)

● The camera reboots. (approximately 1 minute)

● During rebooting, the [STATUS] indicator lights up in orange.

● Set to ANB when connecting to an NTSC monitor, and set to APB when connecting to a PAL monitor.

3 Adjust the shooting direction of the camera

Adjust the pan, tilt and rotation controls of the cameras to face the lens towards the subject.

Memo：

● Rotate the lens in the pan and rotation directions ±175⬚ and ±100⬚ respectively from the positions

aligned with the camera’s shooting direction mark, pan center mark and rotation center mark. Be sure to
hold the rotation control and adjust the rotation without holding the lens section.

● After adjusting the field angle, tighten the tilt fastening screw to secure the camera so that its field angle

does not go out of alignment.

Note：

● Moving the camera when it has exceeded the adjustment range may cause its performance to

deteriorate.

● As the tilt and rotation range of this unit is wide, part of this unit may be reflected in the shooting screen

depending on the field angle and direction.

● Do not hold the lens section when adjusting the camera direction. The lens section may be damaged if

you apply force to it.

4 Adjust the image size

Loosen the fastening screw of the zoom adjustment ring, move the ring to the left and right to adjust the
image size. After adjustment is complete, move the fastening screw toward the direction of the lens
(direction of the subject), and tighten accordingly.

2 , 6

Tilt fastening screw

[MONITOR OUT] selection switch
[RESET] button

[MONITOR] terminal

[STATUS] indicator

1

75 K terminated

Test monitor

3

Rotation : ±100 ⬚

Pan : ±175 ⬚

Tilt : ±80 ⬚

Shooting direction
mark

Pan center mark

Rotation center
mark

Rotation control
(x2)

5 Roughly adjust the focus

A

Lift the focus adjust gear knob, and insert the catch into B in the diagram.

● The gear is disengaged.

Note：

● To prevent the gear shaft from breaking when the gear is opened too far out from B, remove the gear

shaft from the bearing (C in diagram). In this case, re-insert the shaft back into the bearing and return it
to the original position before using.

B Loosen the fastening screw of the zoom adjustment ring, move it to the left and right to adjust the focus.

6 Fine adjust the focus

A

Press the [RESET] button for at least 2 seconds but less than 5 seconds.

● The camera enters the focus adjust mode and the [STATUS] indicator blinks in green and orange

alternately.

● The image is sharpened with the opening of the aperture.

● The center of the image is enlarged. (VN-X235U only)

● After adjusting the focus, press the [RESET] button for at least 2 seconds but less than 5 seconds to

cancel the focus adjust mode.

B Shoot the subject.
C Fine adjust the focus.

● Return the catch to A in the diagram, and then rotate the focus adjust gear knob to adjust the focus to

the optimum position.

D Rotate the focus adjust gear knob about one base pitch in the direction of the arrow in the diagram.

● This is to correct the focus shift when mounting the dome cover.

E Remove the protective sheet, hold the dome cover over the lens and check the focus. After checking,

replace the protective sheet on the dome cover.

7 Hold and press the focus adjust gear between your fingers in the direction of the

arrows in the diagram, and tighten the fastening screw of the focus adjustment ring

8 After setting the [MONITOR OUT] selection switch to AOFFB, press the [RESET] button

shortly (less than 2 seconds)

● The camera restarts, and the focus assist mode is released. (approximately 1 minute)

Knob

Catch

A

B

Zoom adjustment ring

Focus adjustment ring

5

Knob

C

Catch

B

A

Focus adjust gear

6 7

One base pitch

Mounting the Dome Cover

After setting is complete, mount the dome cover.

1 Mount the inner dome to the catches (x2)
2 Mount the dome cover

A

Remove and clean any dust or dirt on the dome cover.

B Align the camera with the position alignment mark on the dome cover, and mount the dome cover.

3 Remove the protective sheet

Position alignment mark

2

Inner dome

1

Protective sheet

Dome cover

3

Note：

● When the cover is removed again after mounting the dome cover, check the field angle and re-adjust the

focus and field angle if necessary.

● Check to ensure that the dome cover is firmly mounted. The cover may fall off if it is not properly

mounted.

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Continued on reverse side

Setting

A

B

C
D

E

A

B

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IP Address Settings

This section is a description based on Windows XP.

IP address setting procedure

Follow the procedure below to configure the IP address of the camer

Step1 IP address setting at the computer

Set the IP address of the computer that is used for configuring the camera settings.

a.

3

If the active script of the Internet Explorer is disabled, follow the steps below to enable it

● Select [Trusted sites] under [Tool]-[Internet Options]-[Security]. Upon doing so, the [Sites...] button

directly below becomes active. Click this button, deselect the check in the displayed window, and add the
following web site to the zone.

http://192.168.0.2 (factory default)

● Next, select [Trusted sites] under [Tool]-[Internet Options]-[Security], and press the [Custom Level]
button. Select [Enable] under [Scripting]-[Active script] of the [Security Settings] window that is opened.

Select [Enable]

3 Built-in Viewer and the operator password entry screen appear

A

Enter the Operator Password. (default password is AjvcB)

B Click [OK].

K

Setting Using Internet Explorer

Configure the picture quality and alarm settings using the Internet Explorer.

T For details, please refer to [INSTRUCTIONS (Setting)] (pdf) in the supplied CD-ROM.

K

K

Step2 Internet Explorer settings

Configure the Internet Explorer settings in order to establish connection between the computer and the
camera.

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Step3 Connecting the camera to the computer

Connect the computer to the camera.

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Step4 IP address setting for the camera

Set the [IP Setting] item on the [Basic Settings1] screen to ADHCP DisableB or ADHCP EnableB.

Step1 IP address setting at the computer

The default setting of the camera is A static IPB (DHCP client function disabled). After starting up the
camera, the system is started with the following IP address. Set the IP address of the computer for setting to
enable communication with the following. (For example, 192.168.0.100 for IP address and 255.255.255.0 for
subnet mask)
IP address : 192.168.0.2
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Default gateway : None

䡵 IP address setting at the computer

Set the computer to an IP address that enables communication with the camera.

1 Click [Start]

● Select in the sequence of [Control Panel]-[Network Connection]-[Local Area].

Windows Vista :

● Select in the sequence of [Settings]-[Control Panel]-[Network and Sharing Center]-[Manage

network connections].

2 The computer on which Internet Explorer is launched automatically selects the

connected network

● Right-click and select [Properties].

● Check to ensure that the [Client for Microsoft Networks] and [Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)] check boxes are

selected.

Windows Vista :

● Check to ensure that the [Microsoft Network Client] and [Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)]

check boxes are selected.

3 Select [Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)] and click [Properties]

Windows Vista :

● Select [Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)] and click [Properties]

4 Set the IP address

A

Select [Use the following IP address].

B Specify the [IP address]. (For example, use 192.168.0.100 when the camera is in its default settings)

Memo：

● Make sure that you take note of the original IP address before altering.

● Ensure that a duplicate IP address is not specified within the same netw

C Set [Subnet mask] to a value that is appropriate for the setting operation. Consult the network

administrator if you have any queries. (Use 255.255.255.0 when the camera is in its default settings. )

D When a [Default gateway] is present, make use of the correspondin
E Click [OK].

ork environment.

g IP address (e.g., 192.168.0.254).

4 If ActiveX controls and plug-ins of the Internet Explorer is disabled, follow the steps

below to enable it

● Click [Trusted sites] under [Tool]-[Internet Options]-[Security]. Select the [Custom Level] button to open
the [Security Settings] window. Set all items under [ActiveX controls and plug-ins] in the opened window
to [Enable]. Enable also [Allow Script-initiated window without size or position constraints] under
[Miscellaneous].

5 Disable pop-up block

Connection of the camera cannot be established when pop-up block in the Internet Explorer is set to
AEnableB. Follow the steps below to set the pop-up block to ADisableB.

● Selecting [Tool]-[Pop-up Blocker]-[Turn Off Pop-up Blocker] permits all sites.

● To allow only specific sites such as this unit, select [Tool]-[Pop-up Blocker]-[Turn Off Pop-up Blocker],

followed by selecting [Tool]-[Pop-up Blocker]-[Pop-up Blocker Settings], which becomes active to open
the [Pop-up Blocker Settings] window.

In the opened window, add the address of the camera as a permitted web site address.

6 When plug-in tools such as the Yahoo or Google toolbar are included in the Internet

Explorer, disable the pop-up block function of these plug-in tools as well

Step3 Connecting the camera to the computer

1 Launch the Internet Explorer

A

Enter the IP address of the camera. (E.g., http://192.168.0.2)

B Click [Go].

AB

T On-screen display for VN-X235U Built-in Viewer.

A

B

Step4 IP address setting for the camera

1 Click [Details] of the Built-in Viewer

Click

2 The [Basic Settings1] screen appears

A

Specify the [IP Setting].

䡵When selecting ADHCP DisableB:

Select ADHCP DisableB from [IP Setting] item of the camera, and specify a value in the [IP
address], [Subnet Mask] and [Default Gateway] fields.

䡵When selecting ADHCP EnableB:

The default setting is ADHCP DisableB (DHCP client function is off).

To assign an IP address from the DHCP server, connect the camera to a LAN where the DHCP
server exists.

For details on the IP address assigned to the camera, consult your network administrator.

B Specify the [Time Zone].
C Click [OK].

C

Operating the Built-in Viewer

With the Built-in Viewer, you can monitor the JPEG and MPEG4 images, and send or receive audio
sound. For VN-X235U, you can perform PTZ operation and configure PTZ-related settings.

To use the Built-in Viewer, you have to enable the ActiveX and plug-in on the Internet Explorer.

T For details, please refer to [INSTRUCTIONS (Setting)] (pdf) in the supplied CD-ROM.

Operating Environment

Recommended Computer Specifications

OS : Windows XP (Professional or Home Edition) (SP2)

CPU : Pentium4 1.5GHz or higher (VN-V225U)

Memory capacity : 1 GB and above
Free hard disk space : 512 MB or more
Display and video card

VN-V225U : 1024 x 768 pixels or higher
VN-X235U : 1600⳯1200 pixels or higher

Web browser : Internet Explorer

LAN Environment

● 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network interconnected using devices such as an IEEE802.3-compliant

switching hub

● IEEE802.3af-compliant switching hub when PoE is used

● IGMPv2-compliant network when multicast is in use

Memo：

● To use MPEG4 images on the Built-in Viewer, install the open source codec “ffdshow”. You can

download “ffdshow” from the Internet. We are not liable for any claims, losses, damages or other
problems resulting from your use of the open source software.

Specifications

Supply voltage : AC 24 V 50 Hz/60 Hz or PoE (DC -48 V)
Current consumption : AC 24 V 0.35 A, PoE 7.0 W
Mass : Approx. 750 g (1.65 lbs)
Surrounding temperature : -10 I to 50 I (operation)

Ambient humidity : 35 % RH to 90 % RH (without condensation)

䡵 Accessories

● Safety Precautions

● Read Me First

● CD-ROM

䡵 Dimension [Unit: mm (inches)]

: Windows Vista Business (SP1)

Pentium4 2GHz or higher (VN-X235U)

True Color (24 bit or 32 bit) VRAM 8 MB or more (256 MB and above
recommended)

XP : Version 6.0
Vista : Version 7.0

0 I to 40 I (recommended)

● Warranty Card (For USA)

● Service Information Card (For USA)

● Te mp l at e

5 Click [OK] on the [Local Area Connection Properties] screen

Step2 Internet Explorer settings

1 Launch the Internet Explorer on the computer
2 If proxy settings are enabled in the Internet Explorer, follow the steps below to disable

the proxy of the Internet Explorer

●

Select in the order of [Tool]-[Internet Options]-[Connections]-[LAN Setting], followed by deselecting the
check for [Use a proxy server for your LAN] under [Proxy Server] of the [Local Area Network (LAN) Settings]
window.

Memo：

● If the proxy server settings for access to the Internet via the Internet Explorer is enabled, you may not be
able to specify the IP address directly. In this case, change the proxy settings of the Internet Explorer.

● To open the [Basic Settings1] page without going through the Built-in Viewer, enter the URL of the [Basic
Settings1] page in the address field of the Internet Explorer.

● VN-V225U :

http://192.168.0.2/cgi-bin/v225display.cgi?v225basicmenu1.html

● VN-X235U :

http://192.168.0.2/cgi-bin/x235display.cgi?x235basicmenu1.html

● After the [Security Settings] screen appears, press the [OK] button to proceed.

䡵 If the IP address is unknown

IP address settings cannot be changed by accessing via a computer when the IP address of the camera is
unknown.
You can use the following method to identify the IP address.

● Search using the ASearch toolB inside the ATOOL_EB folder of the supplied CD-ROM.

T For details on ASearch toolB, please refer to the AREADMEB file in the CD-ROM supplied with this

product.

2 Enter the user name and password (login as administrator)

A

Enter the user name. This is set to AadminB by default.

B Enter the password. This is set to AjvcB by default.
C Click [OK].

A

[Basic Settings1] screen

Note：

● Set the DHCP server such that the same IP address is always assigned to the MAC address of the

camera by the DHCP server. Connection may fail if the above setting is not performed.

3 A confirmation screen appears

● Click [OK].

● The camera restarts using the new IP address. It takes about one minute for the camera to restart.

Memo：

● Access from this computer may fail when the IP address of the camera is changed. To enable access to

this unit from the same computer, alter the IP address of the computer accordingly.

When the display or configuration of the opened screen appears strange, check the computer
settings using the following procedures.

A Click [Start]-[Control Panel]-[Display] and open the [Display Properties] window
B Click the [Settings] tab in the [Display Properties] window, followed by the [Advanced] button
C Check that [DPI setting] in the [General] tab has become [Normal size(96DPI)]
D Otherwise, change the setting to [Normal size(96DPI)] and reboot Windo

ws

T Specifications and appearance of this unit are subject to change for further improvements without prior

notice.

B

Deselect the check

C

Memo：

● After the [Security Settings] screen appears, press the [Yes] button to proceed.

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