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Product specifications subject to change without notice. Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc. ViconNet, Kollector, I-Onyx and their logos are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc. VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788...
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FCC Notice Note: Complies with Federal Communications Commission Rules & Regulations Part 15, Subpart B for a Class A digital device. WARNING This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
Connectors and Controls ..........................2 OSD Menu for VN-856 ............................. 4 ViconNet Configuration..........................12 Shipping Instructions............................ 21 Coaxial Cable Recommendations........................ 22 Twisted-Pair Cable ............................23 Network Cable..............................24 Technical Information ........................... 25 Vicon Standard Equipment Warranty......................26 XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
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10. Grounding - Only products equipped with a 3-prong grounded plug should be inserted into a grounded power outlet. Contact an electrician to replace an obsolete outlet. Do not force a plug into a non-grounded outlet. XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR). All versions can be powered by 24 VAC or Power over the Ethernet (PoE). The camera’s accessory kit includes: 1. Iris lens connector plug for DC drive 2. Ferrite clamp 3. Power connector 4. 6-pin alarm/mic connector XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
1.0 V p-p/75 ohm composite video signal is provided at this BNC connector. 5. MENU BUTTONS – (Menus vary according to model) Menu selections are model dependant. Refer to the OSD Menu section that follows. XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
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6. Repeat steps 4~6 until the image remains sharp through the entire zoom range. This completes the adjustment. 13. CAMERA MOUNTING HOLE There are two mounting holes provided, one each on the top and bottom of the camera. XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
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OFFㆍON Returns to the level which was set by the RESET manufacturer for shipment Saves the SPECIAL menu s e t t i n g s and then RETURN returns to the SETUP menu XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
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DZOOM: ON/OFF (0 ~ 230 level selectable). OFF is default. H-REV- OFF/ON SHARPNESS: ON/OFF (0 ~ 31 level selectable). ON is default. DZOOM- OFF/ON SHARPNESS- OFF/ON RETURN SPECIAL See menus below EXIT Save all the settings and then exit XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
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Returns to the level which was set by the manufacturer for RESET shipment RETURN Return to the SETUP menu Make sure the proper driver is installed. The driver is found in ViconNet/VNVer/Drivers/Controls. The driver is ViconMenu.dll. XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
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1/60(50) – 1/120,000 seconds. The ESC (Electronic Shutter Control) mode allows adjusting the brightness on the bar, 1-70. In FLK (Flickerless) mode shutter speed is fixed at 1/100 sec to avoid image flicker when there is a discrepancy between current and frequency. XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
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Backlight can be OFF, LOW, MIDDLE or HIGH. With BLC on, iris is adjusted so that a distinctive subject and background is delivered at the same time. 1. LENS 2. SHUTTER 3. WHITE BAL 4. BACKLIGHT WITH BLC OFF 5. AGC 6. DNR 7. SENS-UP 8. SPECIAL 9. EXIT WITH BLC ON XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
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It can be set to AUTO or turned OFF. AUTO can be set from x2 to x128. 1. LENS 2. SHUTTER 3. WHITE BAL 4. BACKLIGHT 5. AGC 6. DNR 7. SENS-UP AUTO4 8. SPECIAL 9. EXIT XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
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Sharpness mode can be set ON or OFF. When set to ON, the available range is 0 - 31. Reset If Reset is selected, the camera returns to the factory default settings. Return Selecting Return saves the settings made in the SPECIAL menu and returns to the SETUP menu. XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
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The VN-857WDR has a similar menu structure as the color and day/night versions. Additionally, there is a menu to select WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) ON or OFF. WITH WDR OFF WITH WDR ON XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
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Although the ViconNet software does not limit the number of Groups and Users that can be created, the VN-856 IP Camera has Users and Groups limitations. For ViconNet version 5, the camera can support the first 20 Groups (including Administrators and Guests) and the first 100 Users. XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
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(By default, the setup files will be installed to C:\VUG.) In Password file status, the number of passwords stored is displayed. Load a list of passwords is intended for very large sites only. Contact Technical Support to use this feature. Setup XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
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Note: You MUST click the Select button to add the unit to the list; verify that it is added to the list. 5. The selected unit appears on the Selected unit section on the top of the screen and settings can be changed. XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
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Note: In order for the DHCP option to work properly, verify that the server does not expire the IP address licensed to the camera. (Camera should always receive the same IP address from the DHCP server.) Unit XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
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Install TAB The Install TAB allows the user to install/upgrade newer versions. Install Info Tab The Info TAB displays the selected IP product general information/ Info XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
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(i.e., an empty room). This conserves storage and allows recording only true sound, not background noise or silence. Custom Function list: VOX On Threshold The VOX menu has three function options that are selected from the drop down function list: XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
Open the Network Setup and Site Name setup window. Network Settings window will display. See Figure below. Change the required parameters and click OK. (See your IT administrator for specific network parameters.) Application of the camera will restart. XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
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Refer to the ViconNet workstation manual XX113-3X for complete information on operation. A copy of the manual can be found on the DVD included (requires a DVD reader in PC). XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
Unit’s original date of purchase, if still under warranty 3. Pack the unit carefully. Use the original shipping carton or its equivalent for maximum protection. 4. Mark the R.A. number on the outside of the carton on the shipping label. XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
*For any cable in the system exceeding 300 ft (75 m), it is recommended to use Cat5e or higher to maintain good signal integrity. Belden Inc. http://www.belden.com/ (800) 235-3361 Table Recommended Network Cable Types XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
- 24 hours normal activity with 50% detected movement over time, Normal compression and Quality Q5 (320 x 240 pixels NTSC, 384 x 288 pixels PAL) - Recording durations may vary b ased on actual scene activity. XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
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Up to 90% relative, noncondensing. Wire Size Maximum Distance (AWG) Annealed ft (m) Copper Wire 534 (163) 853 (260) 1358 (414) 2153 (656) 3429 (1045) Typical Rear Panel Table 1: Maximum Power Cable Distances XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
WARRANTY SHALL BE OF NO EFFECT IF AT THE TIME OF SALE A DIFFERENT WARRANTY IS POSTED ON THE COMPANY’S WEBSITE, WWW.VICON-CCTV.COM. IN THAT EVENT, THE TERMS OF THE POSTED WARRANTY SHALL APPLY EXCLUSIVELY. Vicon Part Number: 8006-9010-03-06 Rev 1208 XX181-10-02 Rev 110 VN-856V5 IP Camera...
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Vicon Industries Inc. Corporate Headquarters 89 Arkay Drive Hauppauge, New York 11788 631-952-CCTV (2288) 800-645-9116 Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288) Vicon Europe Headquarters Brunel Way Fareham, PO15 5TX United Kingdom +44 (0) 1489 566300 Fax: +44 (0) 1489 566322 Vicon Germany Kornstieg 3 D-24537 Neumuenster Phone: +49 (0) 4321 8790 Fax: +49 (0) 4321 879 97...