JVC VN-C2U manual

VN-C2U V.NETWORKS INSTRUCTIONS SS961423-002 Thank you for purchasing the JVC VN-C1U. To gain maximum benefit from this product, read this instruction manual carefully before use and retain it for future reference. The serial number is very important for maintaining quality of your product. At the time of purchase, check to see that the serial numbe[...]

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 recomme[...]

Printed in Japan 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 po[...]

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 recomme[...]

Printed in Japan 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 po[...]

1 Package Contents Operational Environment This product is packaged with the following items. Contact your dealer of purchase for any missing items. VN-C2U main unit VN-C2U controller CD-ROM Ferrite core Instruction manual (this document) The following environment is necessary for the operation of VN-C2U. PC operating with Microsoft Windows 95,98 o[...]

2 Precautionary Notes Avoid installing in the following locations: • Where the unit is exposed to rain or water • Where the ambient temperature exceeds the range of 0 ∞ C ~ +40 ∞ C (recommended) • Where there is vibration • Dusty areas or areas with oil or gas The sensitivity will automatically increase when using this unit in a dark lo[...]

3 Installation and Setup Before starting installation and setup Since a setup of one IP address is necessary for each VN-C2U, follow the procedure given below to setup each unit (the installation can be made at the same time if the power is left off. 1. Install VN-C2U When installing in a location where it is difficult to turn the power on and off,[...]

4 Installation and Setup 1. Installation Install using the separately sold mounting kit (model no. VN-BK20). Do not turn the power on or connect to a network until installation is completed. (3) Mount VN-C2U on the bracket (1) Mount the bracket onto the ceiling, etc. (2) Mount the cover on the bracket Note To prevent the unit from falling, mount on[...]

5 2. Connecting to a network Turn on the power of only one VN-C2U. Connecting VN-C2U to a network and turning on the power will connect the unit to a network with the following IP address. Note Factory set IP address : 192.168. 1. 2 All VN-C2U at the time of shipment have the same IP address. Correct access cannot be obtained when turning the power[...]

6 3-1 Changing the IP address of the PC making the setting From the [Start] button proceed to [Setup] - [Control Panel] - [Network] to display the network setup panel. 3. VN-C2U IP address setup (1) Select TCP/IP and click Properties. (4) After clicking OK, reboot the PC. (2) Before making changes, take note of the original IP address. After taking[...]

7 3-2 Installing the software Insert the VN-C2U controller CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The setup program is located in the JVC folder of the CD-ROM. Execute JVCSetup.exe , then follow the on-screen guidance to setup the software.[...]

8 3-3 VN-C2U IP address setup The V.NETWORKS setup tool is located in the JVCsetup folder of the CD-ROM. Execute JVCsetupvsetup.exe (execute directly from the CD-ROM). For an explanation of the password button, see the following page. Set appropriate values for the sub-net mask during the setting. If unknown, contact your network management. I[...]

9 Password protection feature VN-C2U is equipped with an access protection feature using a password to regulate connecting PCs (users). This password can be set or canceled using the V.NETWORKS setup tool. Note Never forget the password since the password setting can only be changed and canceled when the current password matches. The following scre[...]

10 Notes The V.NETWORKS setup tool will only operate on PCs installed using the procedure described on page 7 (execution of setup.exe). The setup tool will not operate properly if setup.exe has not been executed. For PCs that have executed setup.exe can also operate the setup tool by copying the setup folder to the hard disk, etc. The V.NETWORKS se[...]

11 5. Registering the connection point Start up the VN-C2U controller (VN-C2U connection software: vn-c2u.exe). Execute [Create New] from the [File] menu to set the connection point. To make correction after completing registration, first delete all settings then re-register. To copy connection point settings to another PC The VN-C2U connection poi[...]

12 Operating the Controller Software Establishing Connection and changing the connection point For the installation procedure, see page 7 Installing the software. When the VN-C2U controller: vn- c2u.exe is started up, a splash logo will appear, followed by the following screen. Connection can also be made using the following procedure. Select [Open[...]

13 Controller 1 The VN-C2U screen will immediately appear when connection is established. The currently connected VN-C2U name, angle steps of the pan/tilt, and pan/tilt positions will be displayed. The connected VN-C2U angle steps of the pan/tilt can be changed using the right and left arrow buttons ( and ). The pan/tilt positions are changed using[...]

14 Controller 2 Controller (small) In case the VN-C2U controller screen is too large to fit in the screen, click here to reduce the controller size. Clicking this button will switch the screen alternately between large and small. The VN-C2U main unit is equipped with 6 position memories. The positions of the connected VN-C2U can be changed by click[...]

15 Controller 3 Creating a new connection point See page 11 Registering a connection point Placing the mouse pointer on the VN- C2U and waiting momentarily will display the VN-C2U name in a form of a balloon display. The entire VN-C2U name will appear in the balloon display, even for long names. The angle steps can be directly inputted by clicking [...]

16 Deleting a connection point Note Connection point settings cannot be restored once they are deleted. Take special caution when making deletions. Select [Delete] from the [File] menu. Select the connection point, then click OK. Check the content to delete, then click OK.[...]

17 Changing the display size and inverting the image Adjusting the image quality For details on the image sensor settings, see the following page. Select the image size. The displayed image can also be inverted. Used to set the unit to the factory settings. Click OK to enable settings. To enable settings after making changes, click OK. Select the [[...]

18 Image sensor settings The VN-C2U uses a CMOS image sensor as an imaging device. It is possible to adjust the image by changing the image sensor settings. Saturation Color saturation adjustment WB-Blue Blue balance adjustment for the white balance WB-Red Red balance adjustment for the white balance Full Auto Used to switch between automatic and m[...]

19 Specifying the transmitted number of frames Changing the position memory Notes The actual number of frames per second transmitted or displayed is influenced by the performance of the PC, image compression ration and LAN environment. To prevent obstruction in communication to other users, please lower the frame rate when a LAN is shared by multip[...]

20 Still image save feature With the VN-C2U controller, a desired snapshot of the displayed image can be taken and saved as a JPEG image file. Click the Snapshot button. Specify the location to save. Enter the file name. Click Save to save the file. A file name is attached only when selecting [Save and Quit] from the [Save] menu of each snapshot di[...]

21 You forgot or misplaced the VN- C2U IP address changed using the V.NETWORKS setup tool. Record of contents changed using the V.NETWORKS setup tool is saved in a file named vsetup.log located in the root direc- tory using the following format: IP address before change, ID before change IP address after change, ID after change Date/time (day/month[...]

22 The image is out of focus. The focus can be adjusted by following the procedure given below. 1.Set the pan and tilt positions to 0˚,0˚. 2.Remove the lens cover. 3.Loosen the screw locking the lens block. Note:For your safety, turn off the power before loosening the screw. 4.Start up the VN-C2U controller so that the VN-C2U image can be viewed.[...]

23 When there is a problem with the tint. The image size changed or the position shifted automatically. ·Check the color adjustments of the display and video card. The tint may vary slightly depending on the display monitor and the video card of the PC. The tint may be improved by adjusting the color setting of the monitor. Depending on the video [...]

24 Specifications LAN specification : IEEE802.3 standard Communication protocol : UDP/IP Image sensor : 1/3 inch, 300,000 pixels CMOS image sensor M.O.D. : 1.0 m Pan/Tilt angles : Pan :100 ˚ Tilt :80 ˚ Output image size : 640 X 480, 320 X 240, 160 X 120 pixels Line voltage : DC 5 V Demand current : 1.4 A (max) Operating temperature : 0 to 40 ˚ C[...]

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED VN-C2U V.NETWORKS Printed in Japan SS961423-002 COPYRIGHT ©1999 VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAP AN, L TD .[...]