VN-C3WU V.NETWORKS V.NETWORKS VN-C3WU INSTRUCTIONS This instruction manual is printed on recycled paper. Thank you for purchasing the JVC VN-C3WU. 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.
Safety Precautions 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 with 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.
WARNING ■ Keep away from moisture Fire or electrical shock can result from the presence of moisture. Spillage can occur from objects containing water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc.) and should not be placed on top of this device. ■ Do not touch Do not touch lines (antenna wires, phone lines, etc.) connected to this device or power plugs during a thunder storm because this can result in electrical shock.
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE To ensure safety ■ Always observe the following to ensure correct and safe usage of this device. Read Safety Precautions thoroughly before using this device. The safety precautions contain important information and should always be observed. After reading, store in a readily available location for future reference.
Cautions ■ Do not install this device in locations such as the following. To avoid the possibility of fire or electrical shock, do not install this device in locations such as the following. • Where there is excessive humidity or dust. Do not install where there is excessive humidity or dust. Avoid locations with oil smoke or steam. • Locations where temperatures are high. Do not install in locations where temperatures are extremely high due to direct contact with sunlight or proximity to a heater.
Cautions • This instruction manual may not be reproduced in part or in its entirety. • Use caution to avoid infringing the copyrights of others during use. • Please note that this company does not assume any responsibility in the case of any possible errors that may be found in this instruction manual. • The contents of this instruction manual are subject to change without notice. • When this product is discarded, always observe all applicable laws and regulations.
Contents Safety Precautions ...................................................................................... 2 Package Contents ....................................................................................... 8 Operating Environment .............................................................................. 9 VN-C3WU Installation and Setup ............................................................... 11 Before starting installation and setup ................................................
Package Contents This product includes all of the following items. If any item should be missing, please contact your local dealer. VN-C3WU main unit Instruction manual (this document) 8 VM-C3WU_E.65J Page 8 00.10.12, 7:13 PM Adobe PageMaker 6.
Operating Environment The environment described below is necessary for operation of the VN-C3WU. A personal computer running the following WWW browser software: WWW browser software that is compatible with JavaScript or Frame. Netscape 4.0 or higher, or Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, is required. CPU performance and memory capacity should be the recommended values for the WWW browser software used.
To ensure correct usage ● When installing, avoid the following. • Locations subject to rain and water. • Locations where the ambient temperature exceeds the range of 0 - 40 (recommended) degrees C. • Locations with vibration. • Locations with excessive dust, oil or gas. ● When this product is used with AGC on (Auto on), the sensitivity will be increased automatically in dark places, so the screen may flicker in some cases. This is not a malfunction.
VN-C3WU Installation and Setup Before starting installation and setup It is necessary to set an IP address for each VN-C3WU unit. Use the following procedure for the setup of individual units. (If the power is not turned on, the installation operation can be performed at one time.) 1. Install the VN-C3WU. Only in cases of installation in a location where the power cannot easily be turned on, complete steps 2 to 4 before installing. 2. Connect the VN-C3WU to a network. (With the VN-C3WU power turned on.) 3.
Installation and setup 1. Installation Use the optional bracket (Model VN-BK30) for installation. Make the power and network connections after completion of the installation work. Caution Install in a location with sufficient strength to prevent falling. VN-C3WU units can be installed as shown in the diagram below. 3 Attach the drop-prevention wire of the ceiling fixer to the camera body fixer. 4 Mount the VN-C3WU on the ceiling fixer by rotating clockwise, then tighten the screw of the camera body fixer.
2. Connecting to a network Turn on the power of only one VN-C3WU unit. When network connection is completed and the power is turned on, the VN-C3WU unit will be connected to the network at the following IP address. Factory set (Default) IP address 192. 168. 0. 2 ❉ Use a straight cable when connecting to a hub. Use a cross cable when connecting directly to a PC. Power supply connection cable ● About the power supply connection cable • Length: 30m or less.
3. Alarm IN/OUT connection Connect external devices to the alarm IN/OUT as shown below. Sensor insert button External device OUT 1 External device OUT 2 External device IN ● Cable connection and disconnection Press the sensor insert button when connecting and disconnecting cables. After connecting or disconnecting, make sure the sensor insert button returns to its original position. ● About the alarm IN/OUT connection cables • Length: use cables with a length of 50m or less.
4. Setting the VN-C3WU IP address 4-1 Changing the IP address of the PC Display the network settings panel by selecting Settings from the Start button, then selecting Control Panel and Network, in that order. 1 Select the TCP/IP item, then click on Properties. 2 Before making a change, always make a note of the original IP address. Change the IP address to 192.168.0.3. Set the subnet mask to a value suitable for the setting operation. If the value is unknown, check with the network administrator.
About the web pages mentioned in this instruction manual From the following page, all the screens expressed as VN-C3WU pgae are contained in VNC3WU and displayed by the web page browse and display function of the WWW browser software. Therefore depending on WWW browser software and its settings, the formats and fonts may be different from the screens of VN-C3WU page, in this manual. In this manual, all the screens of VN-C3WU are displayed by the web page browse and display function of Netscape.
4-2 Changing internal settings Start the WWW browser software. Specify the factory-set VN-C3WU web page address in the browse location in the WWW browser software. (When the factory-set IP address is specified, the WWW browser software will display the VN-C3WU top page.) http://192.168.0.2/ Caution In some cases, direct specification is not possible when a proxy server has been set for Internet access. In such cases, contact the network administrator and change the setting.
Display of the VN-C3WU top page. VN-C3WU top page. Click on Settings. The Settings page is displayed. VN-C3WU Settings page. 18 VM-C3WU_E.65J Page 18 00.10.12, 7:13 PM Adobe PageMaker 6.
Setup is performed by changing the "Other Settings" contents. VN-C3WU Settings page "Other settings" Other Settings [IP address] Change to an IP address assigned or approved by the network administrator. [Subnet mask] Like the IP address, the subnet mask is assigned or approved by the network administrator. [Default Gateway] Set the default Gateway IP address. 0.0.0.0 means the gateway is not used. [Host name] • Specify using up to 8 letters.
Other Settings [Program version] The version of the VN-C3WU main unit firmware. Cannot be changed. [Power Frequency] This setting reduces the amount of flicker under fluorescent lighting. Set to 50Hz or 60Hz in accordance with the power frequency at the installation location. [Password] Specify using up to 8 letters. Enter (re-enter) the same password two times in each level for confirmation purposes.
VN-C3WU Settings page "Other Settings" Press Apply button to enable the setting. Check the new IP address again. If there is no mistake in the entry, click on OK. Caution The confirmation screen shown above will appear when the IP address, subnet mask, host name and power frequency settings are changed. When OK is clicked in this confirmation screen, the VN-C3WU main unit internal preset operation will be performed and the IP address, etc., will be changed. The Factory set (Default) IP address of 192.
4-3 Restore to the original PC IP address Using the same procedure as described in item 4-1, select Settings from the Start button, then select Control Panel and Network, in that order. Next, restore to the original IP address and reboot the PC in accordance with the messages. 5. VN-C3WU connection test This test confirms whether or not each VN-C3WU web page can be displayed with the WWW browser software using the set IP address or DNS host name. (Refer to page 24 for the VN-C3WU web page configuration.
Enter the User Name and Password. Enter a password. It is not necessary to enter a user name. Click on OK. In order to assure quick display of the VN-C3WU web page from the WWW browser being used, register a browse location (URL : Uniform Resource Locator) is recommended. Use Bookmarks with Netscape or Favovites with Internet Explorer for this registration. Addition to Bookmarks (using Netscape). 23 VM-C3WU_E.65J Page 23 00.10.12, 7:13 PM Adobe PageMaker 6.
VN-C3WU/Web page Explanation of display items and operations The following is a diagram of the configuration of the VNC3WU internal URL (web pages). Caution In order to access all the VN-C3WU web pages, the Administrator level password is required. Password level USER OPERATOR ADMINISTRATOR Top page (index_e.html) Still image page (still_e.html) Live image page (java_e.html or spush_e.html) Still iamge (still.jpg) Server Push live image URL (push.jpg) Java live image URL (mjpeg.
Still image page: http://*****still_e.html. (***** is the URL of the VN-C3WU) This page is to display a still image when browsing is started. To update the image, use the Reload or Refresh function of the WWW browser software. To save the image being displayed, use the Save as... function of the WWW browser software. VN-C3WU still image page Hyper link to the top page. Live image page: The URL will be changed automatically by the WWW browser software. http://*****/spush_e.html http://*****/jave_e.html.
Control page: The URL will be changed automatically by the WWW browser software. http://*****/spushcontrol_e.html http://*****/javacontrol_e.html. (***** is the URL of the VN-C3WU) This page is to control Pan/Tilt operations and to operate the position memory. The images are updated automatically and displayed as live images. Netscape Internet Explorer Caution Perform the Pan/Tilt operations after all images have been loaded into the web browser.
Control Window When the Control Page is opened, the sub-window shown below will be displayed for setting pan, tilt, zoom, position memory shift and position memory. Caution Always perform Pan/Tilt operations after all button images have been read by the browser. 27 VM-C3WU_E.65J Page 27 00.10.12, 7:13 PM Adobe PageMaker 6.
Pan/Tilt/Zoom control The current Pan/Tilt angle step and Zoom step are displayed here. Angles (integer value) can be changed by entering value and clicking on the Apply button. The lens zoom ratio can be changecd by using the two operation buttons. The amount of change each time one of the zoom operation buttons is displayed in "zoom" step. The Pan/Tilt can be controlled with the 8 Pan/Tilt operation buttons. The amount of movement for each operation of Pan/Tilt is the above Pan/Tilt Angle.
Lens setting window Zoom Operates the zoom. Zoom-in and zoom-out are performed by changing the value and clicking on the Apply button. Focus Adjusts the focus. When set to Auto (auto-focus), focus will be adjusted automatically. When set to Manual, focus will be manually adjusted. (The focus position can be set by changing the value on the right and clicking on the Apply button.) Iris When set to Auto, the iris (aperture) will be adjusted automatically in accordance with the subject brightness.
Position memory movement The VN-C3WU is equipped with 10 position memories. VN-C2WU control page (position memory control) VN-C3WU Position memory setting The contents of the currently set position memory are displayed. VN-C2WU control page (position memory setting) VN-C3WU The current Pan/Tilt/Zoon position can be set to any of the 10 position memories by clicking on "Apply". 30 VM-C3WU_E.65J Page 30 00.10.12, 7:13 PM Adobe PageMaker 6.
Settings Page: The URL will be changed automatically by the WWW browser software. http://*****/spushconfig_e.html http://*****/javaconfig_e.html. (***** is the URL of the VN-C3WU) This page is to make the camera image related settings and connection (setup) related settings. (The images are updated automatically and displayed as live images.) Netscape Internet Explorer VN-C3WU settings page Hyper link to other pages Live image.
Control Window Refer to the Control Page explanation. Image Quality Settings Window Camera auto/ manual setting. Image quality related menu 32 VM-C3WU_E.65J Page 32 00.10.12, 7:13 PM Adobe PageMaker 6.
Camera Auto/Manual Settings VN-C3WU settings page (Auto/manual settings) Manual : “Quality” in “Image Quality Setting” such as Saturation and Color Balance can be manually set. Auto : “Quality” in “Image Quality Setting” can be automatically set. Select Auto or Manual depending on operational environment. Click Apply after selecting Auto or Manual. Image Quality Setting VN-C3WU settings page (Image Quality setting) Also effective when Auto is set.
Image Quality menu [Resolution] Three different image sizes are available: 640 x 480, 320 x 240 and 160 x 120. [Compression Rate] The compression ratio has an inversely proportional relationship to image quality but increasing the compression ratio increases the number of frames that can be displayed per second. Compression ratio Low Medium High Image quality High Medium Low No.
Item Effect Saturation Adjustment of the color saturation. Also effective when Auto is set. (The larger the setting value, the greater the color saturation.) Color Balance Move the slide Adjustment of the tone. Also effective when Auto is set. (50 is the median value. Decreasing the settingvalue emphasizes red and increasing the settingvalue emphasizes blue.) Brightness This the Auto/Adjustment of the image brightness. (The larger the setting value, the greater the brightness.
Alarm Settings Window Sets the VN-C3WU operation when an alarm signal is input. Alarm 1/2 Input On/Off ------------- Set to On when the alarm input jack (alarm 1/2) is to be used; set to Off when the alarm jack not to be used. Setting ------------- The position memory shift and alarm output to the position memory can be set when an alarm is input. - Shift to a specified position Sets position memories 1 - 10 set from the Control Page. When an alarm is input, a shift is made to the specified position.
Relay Alarm Input The input of an alarm a few seconds after a previous alarm has been input can be set separately as a relay alarm. Alarm Out On/Off ------------- Set to On when alarm output is to be used; set to Off when alarm output is not to be used. Setting Items ---- Sets the signal to be output from the Alarm Output jack. - Momentum output Sets the time during which alarm output is to continue. - Output value Sets either the High signal or Low signal as the alarm output.
How to link the VN-C3WU images The still or live mages of VN-C3WU can be pasted and displayed in a separate web page you have created. Displaying still image: A still image can be displayed by creating a web page with the contents described below. 
***** shows the URL indicated by the VN-C3WU. Displaying live images: Two methods can be used for live images: the Serverpush method and the Java method.
Displaying with Java Live images can be displayed with Java-compatible WWW browser software (Internet Explorer, etc.) by creating a web page with the contents described below. ***** indicates the VU-C3WU IP address. Caution The resolution, compression rate, etc., of both the still and live images browsed and displayed (in a separate web page are) in accordance with the previously set setting values.
Troubleshooting The IP address to which the VN-C3WU was changed has been forgotten. Unknown IP addresses are handled as repairs. Please consult your local dealer. The password protection was set but the password was forgotten. Disabling of the password protection function is handled as a repair. Please consult your local dealer. Be prepared to show proper identification for safety purposes. Color balance is unsatisfactory. • Check the display and video card color adjustments.
Color balance is unsatisfactory. • Try changing the Camera Auto/Manual setting in the VN-C3WU Settings Page from Auto to Manual, and then back to Auto again. When changing between scenes with different light sources (for example, when moving from outdoors with sunlight to indoors with fluorescent lighting), there may be a slight delay before the automatic tracking white balance function starts to operate. Depending on the subject, the color balance may appear to change slightly. This is not a malfunction.
Specifications LAN standard IEEE 802.3 Communication protocol TCP/IP, HTTP Video element 1/3-inch, 300,000-pixel CMOS image sensor. Minimum focusing distance 1.0m Pan/tilt operation angle Pan: 320° Tilt: 90° Output image format 640 × 480, 320 × 240, 160 ×120 Power supply voltage DC 12V Power consumption 2.0A (max.) Operating temperature 0°C — 40°C Mass (weight) Approx. 730g. Alarm input Non-voltage a contact input Low level.
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