Jvc Dome Camera Vn C215V4U Users Manual C215V4U_START UP GUIDE

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For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on

the body.

Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.

Before beginning to operate this unit,please

read the instructions

carefully to ensure the best possible

performance.

FIXED IP DOME CAMERA

VN-C215V4U START-UP GUIDE

LST0527-001A

VN-C215V4U

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Introduction

Safety Precautions

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.

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.

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.

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.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.

11.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.

12.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance.

13.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.

14.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.

15.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.

16.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 controls

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.

17.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.

18.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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

S3125A

FOR USA

These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to

all appliances.

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Information for USA

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could

void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference when the equipment is operated

in a commercial environment. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of

this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause

harmful interference in which case the user will be

required to correct the interference at his own

expense.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

CAUTION:

The lightning flash wish arrowhead

symbol, within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the pres-

ence of uninsulated "dangerous volt-

age" within the product's enclosure that

may be of sufficient magnitude to con-

stitute a risk of electric shock to per-

sons.

The exclamation point within an equi-

lateral triangle is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important op-

erating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature accompa-

nying the appliance.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

FOR USA AND CANADA

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO

USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTSINSIDE.REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSETHIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

AVERTISSEMENT:

POUR EVITER LES RISQUES

D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTRO-

CUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER

L'APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA

PLUIE.

WARNING (FOR EUROPE):

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment

this product may cause radio interference in which

case the user may be required to take adequate

measures.

INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)

RENSEIGNEMENT

(POUR CANADA)

This Class A digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil num rique de la Classe A est

Due to design modifications, data given in this

instruction book are subject to possible change

without prior notice.

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Introduction

Safety Precautions (continued)

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

[European Union]

This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be

disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product

should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of

electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling

in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources

and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human

health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this

product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product,

please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service

or the shop where you purchased the product.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance

with national legislation.

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page

www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with

applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of

old electrical and electronic equipment.

Attention:

This symbol is

only valid in

the European

Union.

Dear Customer,

This apparatus is in conformance with the valid

European directives and standards regarding

electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.

European representative of Victor Company of

Japan Limited.is:

JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH

P.O.Box100552

61145 Friedberg

Germany

Sehr geehrter Kunde, sehr geehrte

Kundin,

dieses Gerät stimmt mit den gültigen europäischen

Richtlinien und

Normen bezüglich elektromagnetischer

Verträglichkeit und elektrischer

Sicherheit überein.

Die europäische Vertretung für die Victor Company

of Japan, Limited ist:

JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH

Postfach 100552

61145 Friedberg

Deutschland

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●This installation should be made by a

qualified service person and should conform

to all local codes.

●This installation shall be in accordance with

the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

●The unit is to be powered by an DC 12 V

power supply.

●The DC 12 V power supply should conform to

the following: Class 2 only (For USA),

Isolated power supply only (For Europe and

other).

●Any Mention in this manual of Alarm inputs/

outputs have not been evaluated by UL to be

used for Burglar Alarm Functionality.

●Embedding of cameras in the ceiling may not

be allowed due to regulations in some

regions. Please consult your nearby

authorized JVC dealer for more details.

●The ceiling to mount the camera has to be

strong enough to support the weight of this

product. If the ceiling is not strong enough,

make sure to apply reinforcement to the

ceiling before installation.

●The rating label is placed on the side of the

camera unit.

●The camera unit may fall if the mounting

screws and nuts are not properly

tightened.Ensure that the screws and nuts

are properly tightened.

●We do not accept liability for any damage to

the camera in cases when it is dropped

because of incomplete installation due to not

observing the installation instructions

correctly. Please be careful when installing

the camera.

●Do not install the camera near lighting

equipment with a high temperature, such as

spotlights. Doing so may cause malfunction

or fire.

●Before starting an important recording, be

sure to perform a test recording in order to

confirm that a normal recording is possible.

●We will not provide any compensation

whatsoever for the contents to be recorded

or loss of opportunities when recording is

not properly performed due to malfunction

of the video camera, VTR, hard disk

recorder or video tape.

●Prior to adjusting the shooting direction of

the camera, touch the metal surface of the

[MONITOR] terminal with your hand to

discharge static electricity from your body.

This manual describes basic usage of VN-

C215V4U.

For detailed usage of VN-C215V4U, please

refer to AINSTRUCTIONSB.

For latest information, please refer to

AReadmeB file in the supplied CD-ROM.

●The supplied CD-ROM includes

[INSTRUCTIONS] (pdf), [API Guide] (pdf)

and [Search Tool].

●To view file in pdf format, the installation of

AAdobe ReaderB on the Computer is

required.

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Introduction

䡵High Picture Quality

The camera unit of VN-C215V4U employs a

380,000-pixel CCD (1/4") which enables high

quality image monitoring.

䡵Wide shooting range

The adjustment range of the shooting direction is

wide and the camera can be mounted on a wall

with the use of a rotation adjustment

mechanism.

䡵Unblocked Design

The dome-shaped design enables ease of use

without being blocked by the camera.

䡵Embed in ceiling without use of

brackets

The camera unit can be embedded in the ceiling

without the use of recess brackets.

䡵High-power varifocal lens

The built-in varifocal lens (optical zoom 3.6x)

makes detailed surveillance possible.

䡵Night surveillance

VN-C215V4U comes with a low luminance

feature (Easy Day and Night), which switches

automatically to the high sensitivity mode (black-

and-white) under low illumination.

䡵Support for PoE (Power over

Ethernet)

VN-C215V4U supports PoE (IEEE802.3af) and

enables power supply from a LAN cable.

䡵Realization of Full Frame Rate

Data transmission is possible in VGA size at a

rate of 30 fps.

䡵Built-in Web Server

Setting is possible using the Internet Explorer.

䡵Support for Multicast

VN-C215V4U supports multicast, which enables

transmission of an image data to multiple

computers on the network without lowering the

frame rate.

䡵Motion Detection Feature

This feature enables output of an alarm upon

detection of motion in the image within a preset

area.

Pre-recorded/post-recorded image files can be

sent via FTP using the alarm input.

䡵Built-in Viewer

Monitoring via a computer is possible by

downloading the built-in viewer onto the

computer.

䡵HTTP-based API

VN-C215V4U comes with a HTTP-based API.

This feature enables setting and control via the

network.

Main Features

How to view this manual

䡵Symbols used

Note : Describes items concerning the

operation of this product.

Memo : Describes reference information,

such as functions and usage

restrictions of this product.

A: Indicates the reference page

numbers and reference items.

䡵About the contents of this manual

duplication or reprinting of this manual, in

whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.

●Windows is a registered trademark of

Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.

●All other product names used in this

manual are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

Note that marks such as 姠, 姞 and 姝 have

been omitted in this manual.

●Illustrated designs, specifications and other

contents of this manual are subject to

change for improvement without prior

notice.

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Introduction

Safety Precautions ............................. 2

Main Features ..................................... 6

Contents ............................................. 7

Operating Environment ....................... 8

Cautionary Notes ................................ 8

Name and Function of Parts ............. 10

Features ........................................... 14

Setup

Overall Procedures ........................... 16

Mounting the Camera ....................... 16

Before Mounting ............................ 16

Mounting on a ceiling .................... 17

Mounting the camera directly on a

ceiling or alongside a wall ...... 20

Mount by allowing the cable to exit

from the side ........................... 22

Mounting the camera

to the electrical box ................ 22

Power Connection ............................ 24

Using the PoE ............................... 24

Connecting to the DC12 V

power supply .......................... 25

LAN Cable Connection ..................... 26

Alarm Input/Output

Cable Connection ...................... 26

Image adjustment ............................. 27

Mounting the Dome Cover ................ 29

Setting

Network Requirements ..................... 30

IP Address Settings .......................... 31

Operation

Operation of Built-in Viewer .............. 37

Setting Up the Internet Explorer .... 38

Installing the built-in viewer ........... 40

Screen Configuration of Built-in

Viewer ..................................... 41

Quitting the Built-in Viewer ............ 42

Shortcut for Built-in Viewer ............ 43

Others

Specifications .................................... 44

Contents

T For ASetting Using Internet

ExplorerB, please refer to the

[INSTRUCTIONS] (pdf) in the

supplied CD-ROM.

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Introduction

䡵PC Specification Requirements

䡵LAN Environment

●10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network

interconnected using an IEEE802.3-

compliant switching hub.

●IEEE802.3af-compliant switching hub when

PoE is in use.

●IGMPv2-compliant network when multicast is

in use.

Memo：

●The above PC specifications are merely

guides for smooth use of the applications,

and not a guarantee of their operation.

●Depending on the condition of use,

applications may not run smoothly even

when the user’s computer meets the

specification requirements.

Maintenance and operating

environment

䢇This camera is intended for use indoors. It

cannot be used outdoors.

䢇Do not store in the following environments.

It might result in malfunctions or failure.

●Hot or cold locations beyond the

surrounding temperature range of -10I to

50I.

●Locations beyond the allowable operating

humidity range of 35 %RH to 85 %RH.

(condensation is not allowed)

●Near equipment that produces strong

magnetic fields, such as transformers or

motors.

●Near equipment that emits radio waves,

such as transceivers and mobile phones.

●Locations with excessive dust and sand.

●Locations that are subject to excessive

vibration.

●Locations prone to moisture such as

window side.

●Locations subject to steam or oil, such as

kitchens.

●Locations that emit radiation, X-rays or

corrosive gases.

䢇Use of this product and cables connected to

this product at locations where strong electric

waves and magnetic waves are generated

(e.g., near radio, TV, transformer, monitor,

etc.) may cause noise interferences in the

images or changes in the color.

䢇Do not install at locations where cold air is

circulated, such as near the air vent of an air

conditioner. The drastic change in

temperature may fog up the dome cover.

䢇Do not install at locations that may trap heat.

This product also discharges heat from the

surface of the main unit. As such, do not

install it at locations that may trap heat, such

as wall corners.

Handling of Equipment

䢇Do not block vents around the equipment.

Inadequate heat ventilation may result in

malfunction of this product. Be sure not to

block vents around the product.

Operating Environment

OS : Windows XP (Professional or

Home Edition) (SP2)

CPU : Pentium4 1.5 GHz (or higher)

Memory : 1 GB and above

Hard disk space : Free space of 20 MB and

above

Video card : 1024⳯ 768 pixels or higher,

True Color (24 or 32 bits)

Web browser : Internet Explorer Version 6.0

Cautionary Notes

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Others

䢇This product has a built-in AGC circuit. When

AGC is AOnB, the product sensitivity

increases automatically at dark places and

the image on the screen may appear grainy.

This is not a malfunction.

䢇When White Balance is set to AAutoB, the

principle of automatic tracking white balance

circuit may cause the color of the image to be

different from the actual color of the object,

depending on the condition of the object.

However, this is not a malfunction.

䢇

If a high-intensity object (such as a lamp) is

shot, vertical lines may appear on the image

(smear phenomenon) or blurring may occur

around the high-intensity object (blooming

phenomenon). This is a CCD characteristic and

is not a malfunction.

䢇The electronic shutter of this product is set to

1/60 by default. To prevent flickering under

fluorescent lighting (except inverter

illumination) in a location with commercial

power frequency of 50 Hz, switch the shutter

speed to 1/100. (The sensitivity decreases a

little when the shutter speed is 1/100.)

䢇When Easy Day and Night is set to AOnB, the

image becomes black and white in dark

locations. As the sensitivity is increased at

this time, the screen may appear grainy and

white spots may also increase. In addition,

when color images are changed to black and

white, bright areas of the screen are

emphasized and they may be difficult to see.

However, this is not a malfunction.

䢇The image may be distorted or be mixed with

noises when the power voltage is cut off

instantaneously or is lowered by a lightning

strike or by switching on an air conditioner.

䢇The rotation angle of this product is set to

wide angle to support wide range equipment.

When the lens zoom is wide and the tilt angle

is approximately ±80 ⬚, the rotation angle

may cause the dome cover to be reflected in

the image. In this case, adjust the field angle

if required. (APg. 29)

䢇When multicast is in use, use the IGMPv2-

compliant network switch.

䢇Electricity can be supplied to this product

either by using the PoE or connecting to the

DC12 V power supply. Make sure to select

only one mode of electrical supply.

Connecting the power cable and the LAN

cable for the PoE at the same time may result

in failure or malfunction of the camera.

(APg. 24, 25)

Copyrights of video

䢇With the exception of the user being the

been granted concerning duplication, etc. by

the copyright holder, permission is required in

principle for the duplication, modification,

transmission, etc. of copyrighted video/audio.

Unauthorized duplication, modification,

transmission, etc. of copyrighted material

may constitute a copyright infringement and

the user may be liable to compensate for any

damages. When using copyrighted video/

audio, be sure to check thoroughly the

license agreement, etc. of the copyrighted

material.

When there are rights or rights holders of the

duplicating subject, permission may be

required for shooting or using (processing) it.

Be sure to check thoroughly the licensing

conditions.

Maintenance

䢇Be sure to turn off the power before

performing maintenance.

䢇Wipe using a soft cloth.

Wiping with thinner or benzene may dissolve

or tarnish its surface. For dirt that cannot be

easily removed, wipe using a neutral

detergent diluted with water, followed by

wiping with a dry cloth.

Saving Energy

䢇When not in use for a long period, turn off the

power of the system to prevent risk and to

reduce power consumption.

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Introduction

Camera unit

AMounting hole (elliptical) ⳯ 4

Use these when mounting the camera to the

electrical box.

(APg. 22)

BMounting hole (round) ⳯ 4

Use these when mounting the camera to the

ceiling or wall. (APg. 20)(APg. 22)

COuter case

Use this in the following cases:

●When mounting the camera directly to the

ceiling or on the wall.(APg. 20)

●When mounting the camera to the electrical

box. (APg. 22)

DDome cover

The dome cover is fragile. Take care when

handling it.

EInner dome

Before mounting the camera, remove it and

perform image angle setting.

(APg. 18)(APg. 20)

FOperation check indicator

[Status] Status indicator

This indicator appears blinking when the power

is turned on and turns off when the camera

startup is completed. Check the camera or the

connected device if the indicator remains

blinking when the camera is in use.

[Link] Link indicator

This indicator lights up when the camera is

linked or connected to the network.

[Act] Activity indicator

This indicator lights up during an activity such as

data transmission or reception.

GCable ejector hole

This is used for pulling cables from the side of

the camera unit without drilling a hole in the

ceiling.

(APg. 22)

Name and Function of Parts

Status

Act

Link

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Camera unit/Inside the camera

TThis is when the dome cover, inner cover and outer case is removed.

How to remove ( APg. 17 eMounting on a ceilingf Steps 3. to 5.)

HPower supply/Alarm signal cable

(APg. 24, 26)

Note：

●Do not use PoE together with DC 12 V power

supply. Simultaneous connection will cause

failure or malfunction.

I[10BASE-T/100BASE-TX(PoE)] Connector

for LAN cable connection (RJ-45)

(APg. 26)

JStrap

This sheet connects the camera unit to the dome

cover.

KFastening screw (x3)

This is the screw head of the ceiling mounting

bracket Q, which is used to embed the camera

in the ceiling.

L[RESET] Reset button

This is a button for rebooting the camera. Press

this button and release within 5 seconds to

reboot the camera. It takes about 1 minute for

the camera to reboot. During startup, [RESET]

button is disabled.

Note：

●Pressing the [RESET] button for 5 seconds

or longer switches the camera to the service

verification mode. Do not press the button for

5 seconds or longer.

M[MONITOR] Monitor terminal (RCA pin)

(APg. 27)

NCamera unit

OFall-prevention wire fastening hook

PFall-prevention wire (supplied) and wire

mounting screw

Connect the camera unit

and the outer case

with the fall-prevention wire fastening screw

MAC address

Behind the camera unit

Lens section

(APg. 13)

Signal name Cable color

Alarm input 1 Pink

Alarm input 2 Blue

Alarm output 1 Orange

Alarm output 2 Yellow

GND Brown

DC 12 V power supply+ Red

DC 12 V power supply- Black

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Introduction

Inside the camera

QCeiling Mount Bracket (x3)

This serves as a bracket when embedding the

camera in a ceiling. (APg. 17)

RCamera Fastening Screw

This secures the camera unit N and the outer

case C. How to remove (APg. 18, 20)

SPan fastening screw

Make sure you loosen the screw before setting.

Only tighten the screw when using the camera in

locations with vigorous vibrations so that the

camera shooting direction is not misaligned.

(APg. 28)

TImaging Direction mark

Install the camera facing the arrow in the

shooting direction.

URotation Knob

This knob rotates the lens sections and adjusts

the tilting of the image. (APg. 28)

VRotation center mark

(APg. 28)

WTilt fastening screw

After adjusting the field angle, tighten the screw

so that the camera field angle will not be

misaligned when using the camera in locations

with vigorous vibrations. (APg. 28)

XFall-prevention wire mounting hole and

screw

This is used to mount the fall-prevention wire

from the ceiling.

(The fall-prevention wire is not supplied.)

Y[MAC address] MAC address indicator

The MAC address is a unique physical address

of the product. This address cannot be altered.

Name and Function of Parts

(continued)

MAC address

Behind the camera unit

Lens section

(APg. 13)

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Lens section

Z [FOCUS ADJ] Focus adjustment button

This is used to adjust the lens focus.

Press the button to open the lens Iris for 30

seconds. The focus is now easier to adjust as

the depth of field becomes shallow. (APg. 29)

Memo：

●Pressing the focus adjustment button

automatically activates the electronic shutter.

The screen may flicker but this is not a

malfunction.

a[IRIS LEVEL] Iris level adjustment dial

This dial adjusts the Iris level of the auto iris

lens.

Normally, adjustment is not required. Adjust if

required, depending on the conditions of the

object.

Memo：

●Adjust the Iris level after [AGC] is set to

AOffB. For AAGC function settingsB, please

refer to the [INSTRUCTIONS] (pdf) in the

supplied CD-ROM.

●If AOffB is not set, turning the dial towards L

will activate the AGC function. The camera

sensitivity increases and the image quality

becomes grainy.

bFocus adjustment ring

Move the ring horizontally to adjust the focus.

(APg. 29)

cZoom adjustment ring

Move the ring horizontally to adjust the field

angle. (APg. 29)

IRIS

LEVEL

FOCUS ADJ

FOR SERVICE

IRIS ADJ

SPOT

To darken : Anti-clockwise direction (towards L)

To brighten : Clockwise direction (towards H)

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Introduction

Monitoring Via Built-in Viewer

VN-C215V4U comes with a built-in ActiveX

viewer.

Monitoring of VN-C215V4U images using the

computer is possible by installing this built-in

viewer on the computer. Images that are

currently displayed may also be captured in the

computer’s hard disk.

AOperation of Built-in ViewerB (APg. 37)

Monitoring Via Multicast

Monitoring using multiple computers is possible

via multicast.

Saving JPEG images to the FTP server

at regular intervals

JPEG images may be uploaded to the FTP

server at regular intervals.

Alarm

VN-C215V4U comes with a motion detection

feature and dual alarm input.

By motion detection or alarm input, action such

as mail delivery, message transission via

TCP/UDP, alarm output can be triggered.

Combination of alarm inputs can be trigger.

Installing an FTP server enables uploading of

images before and after the alarm input time

(pre-/post-recording) to the server.

Features

Computer

Network

VN-C215V4U

Computer

IGMPv2

compliant

Network

VN-C215V4U

Computer

Sending latest

images to FTP

regularly

Network

VN-C215V4U

Computer

Sending images

before and after

alarm input

Alarm Device

Network

VN-C215V4U

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Restrictions on Clients

It is possible for VN-C215V4U to permit or deny

image acquisition of designated IP addresses.

Control via customized application

software

The following uses are also possible by

developing a customized application software

that supports the API of VN-C215V4U.

For details, please refer to the [API Guide] in the

attached CD-ROM.

●Monitoring via the computer while at the

same time recording images to the HDD.

●Recording by changing the frame size/frame

rate during alarm occurrence.

●Recording the type and time of alarm

occurrence to the computer.

●For detailed usage of VN-C215V4U ,

please refer to [INSTRUCTIONS] (pdf) in

the supplied CD-ROM.

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Setup

The connection and setup procedures are

described as below.

Before Mounting

Note：

●Make sure you put on protective glasses to

protect your eyes from falling objects when

mounting the camera on the ceiling.

●Attachment of a embedded cover in the

ceiling (recess bracket) may be mandatory in

certain regions.

●If this is so, ensure that the embedded cover

(recess bracket) is securely attached before

installing the camera.

●Please refer to the instruction manual for the

cover in use for details on installation of the

embedded cover (recess bracket).

●For detail related to embedded cover (recess

bracket), please contact JVC.

Overall Procedures

䢇Make sure you touch the metal surface of

the [MONITOR] terminal to release the

static electricity from your body. Static

electricity may cause the camera to

malfunction.

Step 1 Setup (APg. 16)

Mount the camera and configure

image settings.

Step 2 Network Settings

(APg. 30)

Configure the network settings of

the computer and this camera.

Step 3 Internet Explorer Settings

TFor details, please refer to the

[INSTRUCTIONS](pdf) in the

supplied CD-ROM.

Step 4 Operation of Built-in Viewer

(APg. 37)

Monitoring and still image saving

operations are possible using the

built-in viewer.

Mounting the Camera

Embedded Cover in

Ceiling ( Recess Bracket)

Ceiling

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Selecting Mounting Method

The procedures differ according to the mounting

method. Check the respective items before

mounting.

Note：

●To mount the camera using an electrical box,

please check with your dealer or nearest JVC

servicing center.

Mounting on a ceiling

TThe thickness of the ceiling material should

be between 9.5 mm and 22 mm.

䡵Setup

1.Open a hole in the ceiling (R120 mm,4-3/4

inches)

2.Draw the cables from the ceiling.

Draw the fall-prevention wire, LAN cable, power

cable and alarm cable from the ceiling. These

are mounted beforehand on the ceiling slab.

(The fall-prevention wire is not supplied.)

Note：

●Also pay careful attention to the length,

strength, wiring and material (insulation

quality) of the fall-prevention wire to be used.

●For the fall-prevention wire, the inside

diameter of the ring section to be mounted on

the camera unit should be between R3.1 mm

and R5.5 mm, and the outside diameter

should be below R9 mm.

3.Remove the dome cover

As shown in the picture, hold the dome ring such

that the position alignment mark is between your

thumb and index finger. Turn the dome ring in

the anti-clockwise direction and remove.

Mounting Method

䢇Mounting on a ceiling (APg. 17)

䢇Mounting directly on a ceiling or

alongside a wall (APg. 20)

䢇Mounting by pulling cables horizontally

(APg. 22)

䢇 Mounting the camera to the electrical

box

(APg. 22)

Warning

●Special attention is required when

mounting the camera to a wall or ceiling.

Mounting operations should not be carried

out by the users but by professional

contracters. Failure to do so may cause the

camera to fall and result in injuries and

accidents.

●JVC is not liable for any compensation if

you drop the camera due to insecure

mounting by not following the installation

description. Pay careful attention during

installation.

●To prevent the camera from falling, ensure

that it is connected to a firm place (ceiling

slab or channel) using a fall-prevention

wire.

●Also pay careful attention to the length,

strength, wiring and material (insulation

quality) of the fall-prevention wire to be

used.

●The camera may drop if the mounting

screws or nuts are not tightened securely.

Check that the screws are tightened

appropriately and securely.

●Do not install the camera near lighting

fixtures of high temperature, such as spot

lights. It might result in failure or fires.

LAN cable

Approx. 100 mm

(3-7/8 inches)

R120 mm

(4-3/4 inches)

Fall-prevention wire

(not supplied)

Power cable, alarm

cable

Position

alignment

mark

Dome ring

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Setup

Mounting on a ceiling (continued)

4.Remove the inner dome.

The inner dome is secured by 3 clips. Remove

the inner dome from the clips.

5.Remove the outer case.

(The outer case is not used for this mounting

method.)

ALoosen the camera fastening screws with a

screwdriver.

BTurn the camera in the anti-clockwise

direction and remove the outer case.

6.Remove the fall-prevention wire.

Remove the fall-prevention wire that is attached

to the camera unit.

7.Loosen the pan fastening screw.

Note：

●The lens section may be damaged if you

operate it without loosening the pan fastening

screw.

䡵Connection

1.Mount the fall-prevention wire on the

camera. This wire connects the camera to the

ceiling.

2.Connect the LAN cable. (APg. 26)

3.Connect the power cable and the alarm

cable. (APg. 24, 26)

Memo：

●The power cable must not be connected

when PoE is used.

4.Wind the waterproof tape.

5.Insert the camera in the ceiling hole.

Mounting the Camera

(continued)

Camera

Fastening

Screw

Pan fastening screw

Washer

Inner dome

Solder or crimp

Insulation tape

Fall-

prevention

wire(not

supplied)

Wind the

waterproof tape.

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䡵Mounting

1.Face the imaging direction mark (j) in the

shooting direction and mount the camera.

2.Secure the camera in 3 locations.

AUse a cross slot screw driver to push the

screw head of the ceiling mounting bracket

right in.

BWhile holding onto the screwdriver, turn it

approximately 90 degrees in the clockwise

direction. Pull out the screwdriver when it

stops.

CThe ceiling mounting bracket is lodged on the

ceiling and the camera is secured.

Memo：

●To remove the camera, turn the screw head

of the ceiling mounting bracket (3 locations)

90 degrees in the anti-clockwise direction.

䡵Image adjustment

When the camera is mounted, adjust the image

settings while looking at the actual image.

(APg.27 eImage adjustmentf)

䡵Mounting the Dome Cover

After the image adjustment is completed, mount

the dome cover.

Installation is complete when the dome cover is

mounted.

(APg.29 eMounting the Dome Coverf)

FRONT

Towards the shooting direction

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Setup

Mounting the camera directly on a

ceiling or alongside a wall

To mount on a wall, use the same procedures

below but replace the word “ceiling” with “wall”.

䡵Setup

1.Open a hole in the ceiling (R35 mm,1-3/8

inches)

Use the attached template to drill a hole in the

ceiling.

2.Draw the fall-prevention wire, LAN cable,

power cable and alarm cable from the ceiling.

These are mounted beforehand on the

ceiling slab. (The fall-prevention wire is not

supplied)

Note：

●Also pay careful attention to the length,

strength, wiring and material (insulation

quality) of the fall-prevention wire to be used.

●For the fall-prevention wire, the inside

diameter of the ring section to be mounted on

the camera unit should be between R3.1 mm

and R5.5 mm, and the outside diameter

should be below R9 mm.

3.Remove the dome cover.

As shown in the picture, hold the dome ring such

that the position alignment mark is between your

thumb and index finger. Turn the dome ring in

the anti-clockwise direction and remove.

4.Remove the inner dome.

The inner dome is secured by 3 clips. Remove

the inner dome from the clips.

5.Remove the outer case.

ALoosen the camera fastening screws with a

screwdriver.

BTurn the camera in the anti-clockwise

direction and remove the outer case.

CRemove the fall-prevention wire from the

fastening hook

6.Loosen the pan fastening screw.

Note：

●

The lens section may be damaged if you operate

it without loosening the pan fastening screw.

7.Configure image settings. (APg. 13)

䡵Connection

1.Face the imaging direction mark (j) in the

shooting direction and mount the outer case

on the ceiling.

2.Hitch the fall-prevention wire that was

removed in Setup step 4 on the fastening

hook.

3.Mount the fall-prevention wire on the

camera. This wire connects the camera to the

ceiling.

(The fall-prevention wire is not supplied.)

Note：

●Tighten all screws securely. Otherwise the

camera may come loose and fall.

Mounting the Camera

(continued)

Approx. 100 mm

(3-7/8 inches)

(1-3/8 inches)

Fall-prevention wire

(not supplied)

LAN cable

Power cable,

alarm cable

Position

alignment mark

Dome ring

About the outer case mounting screws

(not supplied):

●Use a screw head of less than 3 mm.

●The mounting hole of the outer case is R

4.5 mm.

●

Do not use a flat countersunk head screw.

●When using an impact driver, do not

tighten right to the end. Tighten with your

hand. The outer case may be damaged.

Camera Fastening

Screw

Pan fastening screw

Inner dome

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4.Connect the LAN cable. (APg. 26)

5.Connect the power cable and the alarm

cable. (APg. 24)

Memo：

●The power cable must not be connected

when PoE is used.

6.Wind the waterproof tape. (APg. 26)

䡵Mounting

1.Align the secured outer case with the

position alignment mark of the camera.

Note：

●Make sure that the cables are not caught in

the outer case.

2.Turn the camera in the clockwise

direction.

TCheck that the ○ mark can be seen. (Refer

to the diagram below)

3.Tighten the Camera Fastening Screws

and secure the camera.

䡵Image adjustment

When the camera is mounted, adjust the image

settings while looking at the actual image.

(APg.27 eImage adjustmentf)

䡵Mounting the Dome Cover

After the image adjustment is completed, mount

the dome cover.

Installation is complete when the dome cover is

mounted.

(APg.29 eMounting the Dome Coverf)

FRONT

Towards

fastening

hook

From the

ceiling slab

Towards the shooting

direction TLoosen

sufficiently

Fall-prevention

wire

(not supplied)

Outer case

mounting screw

Less than 3 mm

Solder or crimp

Insulation tape

Wind the waterproof

tape.

Position

alignment

mark

Camera

Fastening

Screw

TCheck

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Setup

Mount by allowing the cable to exit from

the side

You can also mount the camera on a ceiling or

wall by pulling the cables horizontally instead of

drilling a hole.

The basic mounting method is the same as

eMounting the camera directly on a ceiling or

alongside a wallf (APg. 20).

1.Remove the lid of the cable ejector hole

and divide the dotted line section of the lid

with a longnose pliers.

2.Mount the outer case on the ceiling or

wall.

3.Pull out the cables from the cable ejector

hole.

4.Connect the cables. (APg. 20)

5.Close the lid of the cable ejector hole.

Mounting the camera to the electrical

box

Note：

●Before mounting the camera to electrical

boxes, please refer to local building codes for

box type to use for low-voltage wiring.

䡵Connecting

1.Align (j) with the shooting direction when

mounting the outer case to the electrical box

2.Follow steps 2 to 6 of AMount by allowing

the cable to exit from the sideB[Connection]

(APg. 20)

Mounting the Camera

(continued)

Divide

Cable ejector hole

FRONT

Outer case

mounting screws

Align with shooting direction

Less than 3 mm

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䡵Mounting

Attach the camera to the outer case that has

been fastened to the electrical box.

1.Follow steps 2 to 6 of AMount by allowing

the cable to exit from the sideB[Connection]

(APg. 20)

䡵Image Adjustment

After mounting is completed, adjust the images

while checking the actual image.

(APg.27 eImage adjustmentf)

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Setup

Electricity can be supplied to this product either

by using the PoE or connecting to the DC12 V

power supply.

䢇When electricity is supplied to the camera,

the status indicator blinks, and turns off when

startup is complete.

Note：

●Make sure to select only one mode of

electrical supply. Connecting the power cable

and the LAN cable for the PoE at the same

time may result in failure or malfunction of the

camera.

Using the PoE

Connect to a device that supports PoE and

supply electricity from the LAN cable.

Memo：

●For details on the connection method and

cable type, please refer to ALAN Cable

ConnectionB (APg. 26).

Power Connection

What is PoE (Power over Ethernet)?

This is a function that enables operation of a

LAN equipment without a power cable by

supplying power simultaneously with the data

using a LAN cable.

Connect to PoE-

compatible device

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Connecting to the DC12 V power supply

Connect this product to the DC12 V power

supply when not using the PoE.

Connect the polarity correctly.

Note：

●Make sure to select only one mode of

electrical supply. Connecting the power cable

and the LAN cable for the PoE at the same

time may result in failure or malfunction of the

camera.

Memo：

About the power cable

●When using 2-core VVF (Vinyl-insulated

vinyl-sheath cable), the connection distance

is as follows: (Reference value)

Memo：

●In a system where multiple units of VN-

C215V4U are used, turn on the power of only

1 unit to configure the IP address settings via

the Internet Explorer. Upon doing so, turn on

the power of the second unit and configure

accordingly. Configure the camera settings

using the same procedure.

●Whenever duplication of IP addresses

occurs, check that there is only one VN-

C215V4U under the same LAN environment

and wait for at least 10 minutes. Access to

VN-C215V4U may be denied unless you

restore the power supply of all network

devices under the same LAN environment.

●To use AA-P700 in the power supply unit,

connect one unit of this product. Also refer to

the AA-P700 instruction manual.

Red : DC12V+

Black : DC12V-

Maximum

extension (m)

40 120 190

Conductor

Diameter (mm)

R1.0 and

above

R1.6 and

above

R2.0 and

above

Power cable

Red: DC12 V+

Black: DC12 V-

Solder or

crimp

Solder or

crimp

Insulation tape Insulation tape

Wind the

waterproof

tape.

Warning

The rated power of this product is DC12 V.

Make sure to use it with the correct voltage.

Supplying a power different from the rated

value may result in failures and in the worst

scenario, smoking and fire.

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Setup

Connect the camera to a hub or computer using

a LAN cable.

䡵When connecting to a hub

Make use of a straight cable.

䡵When connecting to a computer

Make use of a Cross Over cable.

Note：

●Cross cables cannot be used with some

computer models. When connecting VN-

C215V4U directly to a computer, make sure

to check the computer’s LAN specifications in

advance.

Memo：

●Make use of a Category 5 (or higher) cable in

the case of 100BASE-TX.

Connect the alarm input/output cables with

external devices such as a sensor, buzzer, etc.

Note：

●Noises from an external source may cause

malfunctions even when the cable used is

shorter than 50 m. In this case, use a

shielded cable or move the cable away from

the noise source.

LAN Cable Connection

LAN cable

Alarm Input/Output Cable

Connection

Signal name Cable color

Alarm input 1 Pink

Alarm input 2 Blue

Alarm output 1 Orange

Alarm output 2 Yellow

GND Brown

Cable to use

●Length of 50 m or shorter

●UL1007, UL1015 or equivalent products

●AWG#22 - AWG#18 or equivalent products

Solder or crimp

Insulation tape

Wind the

waterproof

tape.

Alarm input/output cables

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Alarm Input

Connect this terminal to sensor devices, such as

an infrared sensor, door sensor, metal sensor,

manual switch, etc.

䡵Input requirements

●No-voltage relay NPN open collector input

●Polarity of input detection can be selected

using a software

●Make/Break (500 ms and above)

●Circuit current at low level: 0.3 mA

●Applied voltage at high level: 3.3 V

Alarm Output

Connect this terminal to annunciating devices,

such as annunciators, indicators, lights, buzzers,

etc.

䡵Output requirements

●Equivalent to NPN open collector output (Set

the output put logic via the Internet Explorer)

●Allowable applied voltage: DC12 V and below

●Allowable inflow current: 50 mA

●Momentary (100 ms - 5000 ms) output

(Set time via the Internet Explorer )

Note：

●Connect the GND cable of this camera to the

GND of the annunciating device.

When the camera is mounted, adjust the image

settings while looking at the actual image.

Mounting the test monitor

Connect the [MONITOR] terminal of the camera

to the test monitor to adjust the camera shooting

direction, field angle and focus.

TWhen configuring, turn on the power of the

camera.

DC3.3 V

3.3 V 0.3 mA

VCC

OUT

GND

OUT

GND

(Alarm input equivalent circuit)

Input 1

or Input 2

ensor

example (1)

Sensor

example (2)

Relay switch etc.

Camera unit

IN R

DC 12 V

GND

annunc

devices

(Alarm output equivalent circuit)

Output 1

or Output 2

Camera unit

Image adjustment

[MONITOR]

terminal

75 K terminated

Test monitor

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Setup

Adjusting the camera shooting direction

This camera can be adjusted for pan, tilt and

rotation. Adjust the direction and face the

camera towards the object.

Note：

●Make sure you touch the metal surface of the

[MONITOR] terminal to release the static

electricity in your body before adjusting the

camera shooting direction.

●Make sure that the pan fastening screw is

loosened before adjusting the camera

shooting direction. The lens section may be

damaged if you operate it without loosening

the pan fastening screw.

Memo：

●Rotate both pan and rotation ±175 ⬚ from the

positions aligned with the camera imaging

direction mark, pan center mark and rotation

center mark. Make sure you hold the rotation

claps and adjust the rotation without holding

the lens section.

●After adjusting the field angle, tighten and

secure the tilt fastening screw and pan

fastening screw so that the field angle will not

be misaligned when using the camera in

locations with vigorous vibrations. (APg. 12)

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 camera is

wide, part of the camera 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.

Adjusting field angle, focus and

brightness

Once you have decided the shooting direction,

you can adjust the field angle, focus and

brightness.

Image adjustment

(continued)

Tilt: ±80 ⬚

Pan: ±175 ⬚

Rotation: ±175 ⬚

RIS

VEL

ADJ

SPOT

Pan center mark

Imaging Direction

mark

Rotation center

mark

Pan fastening screw

:Be sure to loosen it

before adjustment.

Rotation Knob

:Make sure you hold

and turn this knob when

adjusting the rotation.

N F

W T

FOCUS ADJUST

IRIS

LEVEL

Iris level

adjustment dial

Focus adjustment

button

Zoom adjustment ring

Focus adjustment ring

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Field angle adjustment

Loosen the fastening screw of the zoom

adjustment ring, move the ring horizontally and

adjust the image size.

Focus adjustment

Press the focus adjustment button. The Iris will

open for approximately 30 seconds. Loosen the

fastening screw of the focus adjustment ring,

move the ring horizontally and adjust the focus.

Memo：

●Repeat EField angle adjustmentF and EFocus

adjustmentF 2 to 3 times and configure the

settings.

After adjustment is complete, tighten and

secure the respective fastening screws.

●Pressing the focus adjustment button

automatically activates the electronic shutter.

The screen may flicker but this is not a

malfunction.

Brightness adjustment

Normally, adjustment is not required. If

necessary, adjust the Iris level.

Note：

●For adjusting the brightness, do not conduct

it within 30 seconds after pressing the focus

button.

Memo：

●When adjusting the iris level, set the AGC

function to AOffB. Otherwise, when the level

is turned too far toward L, the AGC function

activates increasing sensitivity and the

picture may look uneven.

For AAGC function settingsB, please refer to

the [INSTRUCTIONS] (pdf) in the supplied

CD-ROM.

After all settings are complete, mount the dome

cover.

1.Mount the dome cover.

Align the camera with the position alignment

mark on the dome cover and push in the

dome cover to mount.

Note：

●Push in the dome cover until you hear a click

sound. Check that it has been securely

mounted. Insecure mounting may cause the

camera to fall or interfere with the LED

(Status, Link, Act) display.

●When the cover is removed again after

mounting the dome cover, adjust the field

angle.

To darken : Anti-clockwise direction (towards L)

To brighten : Clockwise direction (towards H)

Mounting the Dome Cover

Position alignment

mark

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Setting

●Ensure that there is sufficient network

bandwidth for the data volume to be sent out

by VN-C215V4U.

●Data volume to be sent by VN-C215V4U

varies with the settings and number of

distributions.

●The maximum bit rate from VN-C215V4U is

about 9 Mbps.

Estimation of total bit rate

The JPEG file size per frame varies with the

encoding settings as well as input video signals.

The following table may be used as a reference.

When VFS is selected, the quantization table

during JPEG encoding will be maintained and

the file size will increase/decrease according to

the input signals. When AFS is selected,

encoding will be performed such that the

average size of multiple JPEG images is the

target file size.

VN-C215V4U accepts requests from up to a

maximum of 5 clients. In addition, it also allows

transmission of 1 multicast stream. The total

frame rate refers to the sum of these frame rates.

For example, when 10 fps is requested by 2

clients, and in addition multicast is transmitted at

a rate of 10 fps, the total frame rate will be:

10 + 10 + 10 = 30 fps

If the JPEG file size per frame is 30 KB, then the

total bit rate will be:

30 KB x 30 fps = 900 KB/s = Approx. 7.2

Mbps

Insufficient network bandwidth

When there is insufficient bandwidth, the

number of JPEG frames (frame rate) that the

client can acquire will decrease.

Network Delay

When the client acquires JPEG via TCP, VN-

C215V4U will send out data while checking the

ACK from the client at the same time. For

networks with considerable delay, data cannot

be sent out until ACK is received, and therefore

the frame rate will drop.

Drop of frame rate due to network delay can be

eliminated by sending data via multicast.

Network Jitter

When there is considerable network jitter, delay

time may be prolonged and the image frame rate

may drop.

Packet Loss

When acquiring images from VN-C215V4U via

TCP, packet loss may be recovered by

resending by TCP. When there is considerable

delay during resending, however, missing data

may occur and the image frame rate may drop.

When packet loss occurs during multicast

sending from VN-C215V4U, the image frame

rate may drop.

List of protocols and port numbers used

by VN-C215V4U

VN-C215V4U uses the protocols and port

numbers listed below. Ensure that these ports

are allowed through the firewall when a firewall

is to be installed.

Network Requirements

Picture Quality

Control Method

VGA File

Size

QVGA

File Size

VFS

(Variable

File Size)

1 (High) 80 KB 27 KB

260 KB 20 KB

340 KB 13 KB

4 (Medium)

30 KB 10 KB

525 KB 8 KB

620 KB 7 KB

7 (Low) 15 KB 5 KB

AFS

(Average File Size)

Selection

may be

made from

the range

between 10

and 100 KB

Selection

may be

made from

the range

between 3

and 33 KB Protocol/Port No. Purpose of Use

TCP/80 JPEG acquisition,

Web Settings page,

API

TCP/20, 21 FTP

TCP/25 Mail delivery

TCP/User Setting No. Alarm sending

UDP/User Setting No. Alarm sending

UDP/User Setting No. Multicast sending

UDP /123 SNTP

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Setting IP address with the default VN-

C215V4U settings

There are 2 methods to set the IP address when

VN-C215V4U is in its default settings.

(A) Assigning an IP address to VN-C215V4U

from the DHCP server

(B) Assigning a static IP address to VN-

C215V4U

䡵(A) Assigning an IP address from the

DHCP server

●VN-C215V4U is set to ADHCP EnableB (the

DHCP client function is ON) by default. To

assign an IP address from DHCP server,

connect VN-C215V4U to LAN with DHCP

server, and turn on VN-C215V4U. Allowing

the DHCP server to assign the same IP

address to VN-C215V4U every time eases

access to VN-C215V4U.

●For details on IP addresses assigned to VN-

C215V4U, please consult your network

administrator.

●You can look up the IP address of VN-

C215V4U using the [Search Tool] in the

attached CD-ROM.

For details, please refer to the AReadmeB file

in the attached CD-ROM.

Note：

●Set the DHCP server such that constant

IPaddress is assigned to VN-C215V4U

based on the MAC address of VN-C215V4U.

Access by clients can fail if the above setting

is not performed.

䡵(B) Assigning a static IP address

䢇System configuration required for setting

IP address

VN-C215V4U is set to ADHCP EnableB (the

DHCP client function is ON) by default. Start

VN-C215V4U in LAN without DHCP server.

After DHCP timeout, VN-C215V4U starts with

the following IP address.

Memo：

●To set a static IP address for VN-C215V4U,

connect VN-C215V4U, switching hub and

computer for setting using a straight LAN

cable of Category 5 and above.

䢇Set up the computer for setting the IP

address.

●Minimum computer specifications for

setting

Note：

●When setting the IP address for VN-

C215V4U, do so by using a network that is

made up only of VN-C215V4U, the computer

for setting and the switching hub.

●Using a hub connected to other network

devices can cause problems.

IP Address Settings

IP address : 192.168.0.2

Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0

Default gateway : None

OS : Windows XP (Professional

or Home Edition) (SP2)

Web browser : Internet Explorer Version 6.0

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Setting

䢇IP Address setting at the computer

Set the computer to an IP address that enables communication with VN-C215V4U.

1.Click [Start]

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

2.The computer with 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.

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

4.Set the IP address

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

IP Address Settings

(continued)

EClick [OK].

Set the [IP Address]. (For example, use

192.168.0.100 when VN-C215V4U is in its

default settings)

Memo：

●Make sure that you take note of the original

IP address before altering.

Note：

●When setting, ensure that a duplicate IP

address is not used within the same

network environment.

Set [Subnet Mask] to a value that is

appropriate for the setting operation. Clarify

with the network administrator if you have any

queries.

(Use 255.255.255.0 when the camera is in its

default settings)

Select [Use the following IP adress].

When a [Default Gateway] is present, make use

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

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䢇Changing the IP address using the Internet Explorer

1.Launch the Internet Explorer on the computer

2.When proxy setting is enabled in the Internet Explorer, follow the steps below to disable the

proxy of the Internet Explorer

●Select in the order of [Tools]-[Internet Options...]-[Connections]-[LAN Setting], followed by

deselecting the check for [Use a proxy server for your LAN] in [Proxy Server] of the [Local Area

Network(LAN)Settings] window.

3.If Active scripting of the Internet Explorer is not set to AEnableB, follow the steps below to

enable it

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

button directly below becomes active. Click on this button and deselect the check for [Require

server verification(https:) for all sites in this zone] in the displayed window. Next, add VN-

C215V4U web site to the zone.

Example: http://192.168.0.2

●Next, select [Trusted sites] under [Tools]-[Internet Options...]-[Security], and press the [Custom

Level] button. Select [Enable] under [Scripting]-[Active scripting] of the [Security Settings]

window that has been opened.

Deselect the check

Select [Enable]

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Setting

䢇Changing the IP address using the Internet Explorer (continued)

4.Launch the Internet Explorer

Memo：

●If the proxy server setting in 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.

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

5.Enter the user name and password (login as an administrator)

Memo：

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

IP Address Settings

(continued)

Click [Go].

Enter the following IP address in the address field.

http://192.168.0.2

VN-C215

Enter the user name.

This is set to AadminB by default.

Enter the password.

This is set to Avn-c215B by default.

Click [OK].

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6.The top page of VN-C215V4U appears

7.The Basic page with the IP address settings appears

A confirmation screen appears. Press the [OK] button. The VN-C215V4U restarts using the new IP

address. It takes about 1 minute for the camera to reboot.

Memo：

●Access from this computer may fail when the IP address of VN-C215V4U is changed. To enable

access to VN-C215V4U from the same computer, alter the IP address at the computer accordingly.

Click on [Network], followed by [Basic]

on the next submenu.

Enter the values you wish to specify in

[IP Address], [Subnet Mask] and

[Default Gateway].

Click [OK].

Set the [IP Setting] item to [DHCP

Disable].

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Setting

When the IP address of VN-C215V4U is

known

When the IP address of VN-C215V4U is known,

it can be changed by using Internet Explorer on

the computer to access the built-in web page of

VN-C215V4U.

TPlease refer to the ASetting Using Internet

ExplorerBof the [INSTRUCTIONS] (pdf) in the

supplied CD-ROM.

When the IP address of VN-C215V4U is

unknown

Changing of settings by accessing via a

computer is not possible when the IP address of

VN-C215V4U is unknown.

In this case, you can know the IP address using

the following method.

●The attached CD-ROM comes with a search

tool. Using this tool enables you to look up

VN-C215V4U within the LAN.

For details on the search tool, please refer to

the AReadmeB file in the attached CD-ROM.

IP Address Settings

(continued)

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Operation

Using the built-in viewer enables display of a

series of images, one-shot recording of images

and receiving of alarm information.

⽧Setting Up the Internet Explorer (APg. 38)

⽧Installing the built-in viewer

(APg. 40)

⽧Screen Configuration of Built-in Viewer

(APg. 41)

⽧Quitting the Built-in Viewer (APg. 42)

⽧Shortcut for Built-in Viewer (APg. 44)

Operation of Built-in Viewer

●For A Built-in Viewer SettingsB please refer

to the[INSTRUCTIONS] (pdf) in the

supplied CD-ROM.

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Operation

Setting Up the Internet Explorer

1.Launch the Internet Explorer on the computer

2.When proxy setting is enabled in the Internet Explorer, follow the steps below to disable the

proxy of the Internet Explorer

●Select in the order of [Tools]-[Internet Options...]-[Connections]-[LAN Setting], followed by

deselecting the check for AUse a proxy server for your LANB in [Proxy Server] of the [Local Area

Network(LAN)Settings] window.

Operation of Built-in Viewer

(continued)

Deselect the check

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3.If Active X controls and plug-ins of the Internet Explorer is disabled, follow the steps below

to enable it

●Click [Trusted sites] under [Tools]-[Internet Options...]-[Security]. Upon doing so, the [Sites...]

button directly below becomes active. Click on this button and deselect the check for [Require

server verification(https:) for all sites in this zone] in the displayed window. Next, add the IP

address of VN-C215V4U. If the setting is factory default, add the following web site to the zone.

http://192.168.0.2

●Click [Trusted sites] under [Tools]-[Internet Options...]-[Security]. Select the [Custom Level]

button and open the [Security Settings] window. From the opened window, set all the items in

[Active X controls and plug-ins] to [Enable].

4.If the pop-up block function of the Internet Explorer is enabled, follow the steps below to

disable it

TThe built-in viewer cannot be used when the pop-up block function is AEnableB.

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

●To allow only specific sites such as VN-C215V4U, select [Tools]-[Pop-up Blocker]-[Turn On Pop-

up Blocker], followed by selecting [Tools]-[Pop-up Blocker]-[Pop-up Blocker Settings] that

becomes active, and open the [Pop-up Blocker Settings] window. In the opened window, add the

address of VN-C215V4U as an allowed web site address.

5.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

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Operation

Installing the built-in viewer

1.Enter the URL of the built-in viewer in the address field of Internet Explorer

For example, if the IP address of VN-C215V4U is 192.168.0.2, enter as follows:

http://192.168.0.2/cgi-bin/c215viewing.cgi

2.Enter the user name and password

3.The viewer is installed and launched

Operation of Built-in Viewer

(continued)

http://192.168.0.2/cgi-bin/c215viewing.cgi

Enter the URL of the built-in viewer of this camera.

(The default URL is http://192.168.0.2/cgi-bin/

c215viewing.cgi)

Select [Go]

VN-C215

Enter the user name.

This is set to AadminB by default.

Click [OK].

Enter the password.

This is set to Avn-c215B by default.

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Screen Configuration of Built-in Viewer

●VN-C215V4U is set to encode at 15 fps by default.

AAlarm Appears blinking when alarm packets are sent from VN-C215V4U to the

computer.

The alarm will continue blinking until the auto clear operation of the

alarm is performed. Clicking the blinking button turns the light off.

BDisplay Size Switches the display size.( VGA or QVGA)

CPause Pauses/Resumes playback of images.

DCapture Captures the currently displayed image on the computer.

Images captured will be stored as a JPEG file in the AC215_JPEGB

directory that is created under [My Document] of the computer. The file

name is made up of year/month/day, hour/minute/second and the

millisecond.

The time denoted by the file name is based on the time at the computer

and not the internal clock of VN-C215V4U.

This feature is unable to capture motion images.

ESetup Displays the setting window of the built-in viewer.

This setting screen is used to set the built-in viewer as a software on the

computer.

Note：

●Settings on this setting screen are not applied as settings to the VN-

C215V4U unit.

TFor details of the settings, please refer to the ABuilt-in Viewer

SettingsB of the [INSTRUCTIONS](pdf) in the supplied CD-ROM.

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Operation

Quitting the Built-in Viewer

To quit, press the [Close] button at the top right of the window.

●To restart the built-in viewer, launch the Internet Explorer and enter the URL of the built-in viewer in

the address field.

For example, if the IP address of VN-C215V4U is 192.168.0.2, enter as follows:

http://192.168.0.2/cgi-bin/c215viewing.cgi

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

Operation of Built-in Viewer

(continued)

Click [Close].

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Shortcut for Built-in Viewer

Creating a shortcut for the built-in viewer on the

Desktop screen of the computer saves you the

trouble of having to enter the URL in the Internet

Explorer.

Create the shortcut using the procedures below.

1.Launch the Internet Explorer

2.Right-click on Internet Explorer on the

screen and select [Create Shortcut]

Click the [OK] button on the confirmation

screen and a shortcut will be created on the

Desktop screen.

3.Right-click on the shortcut icon on the

Desktop screen and select Properties

The setting screen appears.

4.Enter the URL of the built-in viewer in the

URL field

For example, if the IP address of VN-

C215V4U is 192.168.0.2, enter as follows:

http://192.168.0.2/cgi-bin/c215viewing.cgi

5.Click the [OK] button to end

Clicking on the shortcut created will help to

save you the trouble of having to enter the

URL in the Internet Explorer.

Memo：

●Before starting up the built-in viewer using

the shortcut, close all Internet Explorer

windows. Starting up the built-in viewer using

the shortcut while leaving other Internet

Explorer windows opened may result in

malfunction of the built-in viewer.

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Others

Camera Unit

[Monitor Output]

Monitor output x 1 (75, 1 Vp-p)

[Network Output]

LAN Specifications

Compliant with IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u and

IEEE802.3af

General

Attachments/Accessories

Start-up Guide ................................................. 1

CD-ROM.......................................................... 1

Warranty Card ................................................. 1

Service Information Card ................................. 1

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Specifications

Image pickup

device

: 1/4 inch Interline transfer

CCD

Effective pixels : Approx. 380,000 pixels

768 (H) ⳯494 (V)

Horizontal

resolution

: 540 TV lines (typ.)

Minimum object

illumination

: 2.5 lx (typ. 50 %, F1.3,

wide-angle lens, AGC ON)

0.75 lx (typ. 25 %, F1.3,

wide-angle lens, AGC ON)

1.4 lx (typ. 50 %, F1.3,

wide-angle lens, Easy Day

and Night ON)

0.4 lx (typ. 25 %, F1.3,

wide-angle lens, Easy Day

and Night ON)

Video S/N ratio : 50 dB (typ. 50 %, AGC

OFF)

Image

compression

format

:JPEG

Frame size : 640 ⳯480 320 ⳯240

Network interface : RJ-45 100BASE-TX/

10BASE-T/FULL/HALF/

auto negotiation supported

Communication

protocol

: TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, FTP,

ICMP, ARP, RTP, DHCP,

SNTP, SMTP, IGMP

Alarm Input : No-voltage a contact input,

NPN open collector input,

low level, latch/momentary

(500 ms and above) (Circuit

current during low level: 0.3

mA; Applied voltage during

high level: 3.3 V)

Alarm Output : NPN open collector output

(Allowable applied voltage:

12 V; Allowable inflow

current: 50 mA)

Internal memory : 8 MB

Supply voltage : DC12 V or DC -48 V

(Supply by power feeding

device that supports Power

over Ethernet)

Consumption

current

: 0.5 A (Max.)

Ambient

temperature

: -10 I to 50 I (operation)

0 I to 40 I

(recommended)

Ambient humidity : 35 % RH to 85 % RH

(without condensation)

Mass : Approx. 750 g

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Dimension [Unit: mm(inches)]

TSpecifications and appearance of this unit and related products are subject to change for product

improvement without prior notice.

71 (2-13/16)

58 (2-5/16)

55 (2-3/16)

Ǿ116 (4-9/16)

133 (5-1/4)

Ǿ120 (4-3/4)

83,5 (3-5/16)

46 (1-13/16)

89 (3-1/2)

6 (1/4)

4,5 (3/16)

Ǿ145 (5-3/4)

89 (3-1/2)

SR55 (2-1/8)

4-Ǿ4,5 (3/16)

SR55 (2-1/8)

⽧ When cover is attached ⽧When embedded

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