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XX181-05-00
VN-855V5 AND VN-855V5-C
VN-855DNV5 AND VN-855DNV5-C
VN-855WDRV5 AND VN-855WDRV5-C
IP CAMERAS
Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your
requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the
documentation. This system has not been designed to be used in life-critical situations and must not
be used for this purpose.
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain
or moisture.
Copyright © 2008 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved.
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
TEL: 631-952-CCTV (2288) FAX: 631-951-CCTV (2288)
TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116
24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266)
UK: 44 (0) 1489-566300
WEB: www.vicon-cctv.com
Vicon part number 8009-8181-05-00
Rev 1208
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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connectors and Controls ..........................4 OSD Menu for VN-855WDR..........................8 ViconNet Configuration..........................15 Shipping Instructions............................ 27 Coaxial Cable Recommendations........................ 28 Twisted-Pair Cable ............................29 Network Cable..............................30 Technical Information ........................... 29 Vicon Standard Equipment Warranty......................32 XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 6: Important Safeguards

    13. Power Lines - Do not locate outside cables over power or utility lines where they can fall and make direct contact. Contact with power lines can be fatal. XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 7: Precautions

    VN-855 is an integrated camera that captures digital video as well as converts analog video to ® digital video and transmits the video over the ViconNet network (using Version 5 software). The VN-855 delivers up to 30 fps. XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 8: Connectors And Controls

    CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS [High-Resolution Model VN-855] [Day/Night Model VN-855DN] [WDR Model VN-855WDR] XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 9 ALC (automatic light control)/AI (autoiris lens) mode. Pole 4 is set to ON for EE/ELC and OFF for AI/ALC. In the EE/ELC mode, a continuously variable electronic shutter is employed to automatically control the exposure time of the CCD image sensor according to the incoming light level. With this XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 10 This function can be used with either the linear shutter (EE/ELC mode) or an autoiris lens (AI lens/ALC mode). For the VN-855WDR, the Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function, which can be turned ON or OFF. provides the best contrast for high quality images, XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 11 This function is enabled when set to ON. For the VN-855DN camera, the day/night function can be turned ON or OFF. 6. AUTOIRIS LENS CONNECTOR FOR DC DRIVE LENS This connector supplies the control signals to the DC drive autoiris lens. XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 12 1. Install a lens and connect the camera to a monitor and power supply. If the lens is motorized, it must also be connected to a lens control. 2. Position the camera 25~50 feet (8~16 meters) from a flat vertical surface suitable for focusing. A newspaper works well as a focusing target. XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 13 Note: The VN-855WDR has a Mode Selection DIP Switch. Make sure this is set to ON for WDR. 1. Select the camera. From the ViconNet GUI, select the Controls button in the Other Controls area. Refer to Figure below. XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 14 Note: The camera defaults to DIP switch settings. The PRIORITY setting in the SPECIAL menu must be set to REMOTE in order to set the OSD settings. This must be done the first time on every camera in the system. ViconNet GUI for VN-855WDR OSD Menu XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 15 Caution: In order to change setting values in the menus, first set PRIORITY to REMOTE on SPECIAL menu. The SPECIAL menu must be set to REMOTE before menu items are set for them to take effect. XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 16 Use ▲ ▼ ◀ ▶ , AP to select BLC (Backlight Compensation) In general, Iris is adjusted for a bright area, so the face of a person who stands against a bright area appears dark. XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 17 AGC mode: Automatic Gain can be setup as High/Low/Off using Pan Left/Right. In a dark environment, when AGC gain is set to high, the image becomes brighter. Flickerless mode: When ON, shutter speed is fixed at 1/100 sec. XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 18 LENS MANUAL4 LENS MANUAL4 DAY/NIGHT COLOR4 DAY/NIGHT COLOR4 ATW2 ATW1 SPECIAL SPECIAL EXIT QUIT EXIT QUIT Use ▲ ▼ ◀ ▶ , AP to select Use ▲ ▼ ◀ ▶ , AP to select XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 19 In R Gain and B Gain modes, the value of Red and Blue can be controlled using the keypad. Considering the change of color, select proper values and fix color temperature. Caution: Auto White Balance function can work incorrectly in high temperature (bright sky, sunset), darkness, or drastic change of light. XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 20 In Posi/Nega mode, brightness of video shows (+: normal, -: reverses to negative image). Sharpness In Sharpness mode, outline of video image can be controlled. At high level, outline is clear; however, when level is too high, noise can occur. XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 21 Bandwidth limitations on ports connected to workstations (using 100 or 1000 Mbps). • Workstation capabilities such as processing speed, disk write speed and display card strength. • Storage size and location types including local Workstation recording, attached SCSI RAID and integrated NAS/SAN devices. XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 22 Although the ViconNet software does not limit the number of Groups and Users that can be created, the VN-855 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. XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 23: Important Note

    IMPORTANT NOTE! XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 24 (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 XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 25 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. XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 26 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 XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 27 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 XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 28 (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: XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 29: Viconnet Configuration

    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. XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 30 2. An alarm can be triggered upon video motion detection and video loss. This alarm can be sent remotely to other networked units. Refer to the ViconNet workstation manual XX113-3X for complete information on operation. A copy of the manual can be found on the CD included. XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 31: Shipping Instructions

    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. XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 32: Coaxial Cable Recommendations

    1500 (450) 2400 (750) Clean picture 820 (250) 1000 (300) 1600 (500) Best picture 400 (120) 530 (160) 820 (250) ** For longer cable runs, use a Vicon Video Amplifier to obtain a suitable picture. XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 33: Twisted-Pair Cable

    8000 (2400) Belden 8162 Datalene¹ 15000 (4600) Belden 9729 Datalene¹ 15000 (4600) Belden 9182 Datalene¹ 25000 (7600) ¹ Datalene is a Registered Trademark of Belden. Belden Inc. http://www.belden.com/(800) 235-3361 Table Recommended Individually-Shielded, Twisted-Pair Cable Types XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 34: Network Cable

    *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 XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 35: Technical Information

    - 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 based on actual scene activity. XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 36 See Rear Panel diagram. *Used in Japan only Wire Size (AWG) Maximum Distance Annealed ft (m) Copper Wire 534 (163) 853 (260) 1358 (414) 2153 (656) 3429 (1045) Typical Rear Panel Table 1: Maximum Power Cable Distances XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 37: Vicon Standard Equipment Warranty

    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 XX181-05-00 Rev 1208 VN-855V5 IP Camera...
  • Page 38 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 Germany vin-videotronic infosystems gmbh Lahnstrasse 1 D-24539 Neumuenster Phone: +49 (0) 4321 8790...

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