V.NETWORKS VN-C2U INSTRUCTIONS This instruction manual is printed on recycled paper. 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 number is correctly printed on the top of the unit and that the serial numbers on the unit and warranty match.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Package Contents 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) Operational Environment The following environment is necessary for the operation of VN-C2U.
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 location with the AGC on (Full Auto on). At this time the ??screen may appear rough??; however this is not a malfunction.
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, install after completing steps 2 through 5. 2. Connect VN-C2U to a network (turn the power of VN-C2U on) 3.
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. Note To prevent the unit from falling, mount only on areas with sufficient strength. VN-C2U can be installed as shown in the diagram below, or inverted. Do not install the unit sideways. (1) Mount the bracket onto the ceiling, etc.
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. Factory set IP address : 192.168. 1. 2 To retain electromagnetic compatibillity,use the provided ferrite core when connecting to VN-C2U. To power outlet Wound 3x Special adapter Ferrite core Install the ferrite core within 50mm of VN-C2U-side connector.
3. VN-C2U IP address setup 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. (1) Select TCP/IP and click Properties. (2) Before making changes, take note of the original IP address. After taking note of the IP address, change it to:192.168. 1. 1 (4) After clicking OK, reboot the PC. (3) Set appropriate values for the Subnet Mask during the setting.
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 \JVC\Setup.exe, then follow the on-screen guidance to setup the software.
3-3 VN-C2U IP address setup The V.NETWORKS setup tool is located in the \JVC\setup folder of the CD-ROM. Execute \JVC\setup\vsetup.exe (execute directly from the CD-ROM). Input the IP address of VN-C2U being set. Factory set IP address is 192.168. 1. 2. Input the IP address assigned or authorized by the network management. (The illustration shows an example using 172.16. 1. 50.
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 screen will appear when clicking the Password button of the V.NETWORKS setup tool. Enter the current password.
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 setup tool is a software that is used only when setting up.
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. Enter the VN-C2U IP address of the connection point and the setting name (the illustration shows an example using 172. 16. 1. 50). To make correction after completing registration, first delete all settings then re-register.
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: vnc2u.exe is started up, a splash logo will appear, followed by the following screen. Clicking one of the buttons will establish connection with the registered connection point. Connection can also be made using the following procedure. Select [Open] from the [File] menu.
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. Current pan/tilt position display Angle steps of pan/tilt Currently connected VN-C2U Pan/tilt button 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 the 8 pan/tilt buttons.
Controller 2 The VN-C2U controller is equipped with a feature to save 1 frame of the images from the connected VNC2U as a still image. The currently displayed VN-C2U image can be saved by clicking this button. For details, see page 20 Still image save feature The VN-C2U main unit is equipped with 6 position memories. The positions of the connected VN-C2U can be changed by clicking these buttons. For details on changing the position memory contents, see page 19 Changing the position memory.
Controller 3 Placing the mouse pointer on the VNC2U 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. Creating a new connection point See page 11 Registering a connection point 15 The angle steps can be directly inputted by clicking the mouse on the angle step display. To change, input a numerical value, then press the Enter key.
Deleting a connection point Select [Delete] from the [File] menu. Select the connection point, then click OK. Check the content to delete, then click OK. Note Connection point settings cannot be restored once they are deleted. Take special caution when making deletions.
Changing the display size and inverting the image Select the [Display] menu. Select the image size. The displayed image can also be inverted. Adjusting the image quality Select [Image Quality] from the [Setup] menu. The compression ratio is inversely proportional to the image quality. The number of frames of the image displayed per second is proportional to the compression ratio.
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. Item Effect Saturation Color saturation adjustment (Saturation increases when the value is increased and the saturation decreases when the value is decreased.) WB-Blue Blue balance adjustment for the white balance (The color of blue will deepen when the value is increased and the color weakens when the value is decreased.
Specifying the transmitted number of frames Select [Number of Frames] from the [Setup] menu. Set the upper limit of the transmitted number of frames per second for the image sent from VN-C2U. 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.
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. The snapshot display will appear. Up to 16 snapshots can be displayed. When 16 snapshots are displayed, the camera mark will disappear. A beeping sound will be heard when clicking the Snapshot button at this time.
What to do when: 21 You forgot or misplaced the VNC2U 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 directory using the following format: IP address before change, ID before change IP address after change, ID after change Date/time (day/month/year/h:m) The unit will be treated as a repair if the IP address remains unclear even after referencing the vsetup.log file.
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. 5.Rotate the lens block slowly until the image is in focus. 6.Securely tighten the lock screw. 7.
When there is a problem with the tint. ·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 card, the color may also be adjusted by selecting Display Properties (right click on the desktop).
Specifications LAN specification Communication protocol Image sensor M.O.D. Pan/Tilt angles : : : : : Output image size Line voltage Demand current Operating temperature Mass : : : : : IEEE802.3 standard UDP/IP 1/3 inch, 300,000 pixels CMOS image sensor 1.0 m Pan :100˚ Tilt :80˚ 640 X 480, 320 X 240, 160 X 120 pixels DC 5 V 1.4 A (max) 0 to 40˚C Approx.
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