Summary of Contents for JVC VN-C10U - Network Camera
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V.NETWORKS VN-C10 READ ME FIRST For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Retain this information for future reference. This READ ME FIRST is made from 100 % recycled paper. Model No. VN-C10 Serial No. LWT0083-001B...
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read all of these instructions. Save these instructions for later use. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 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...
Thank you for purchasing this product. (These instructions are for VN-C10U.) Before beginning to operate this unit, please read the instruction manual carefully in order to make sure that the best possible performance is obtained. Contents Contents ....................4 Introduction Features ....................
☞ Pages or items to refer to. ❈ In no case, shall JVC be held liable for any loss or damage to the customer or for any claim from any third party arising from using this software. For the purpose of improving the product, the software specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
PC satisfies the technical requirements. Caution If the OS specifications of the PC to be used are higher, they precede those described above. Upgrading the Application For information on upgrading the application, visit the following website. http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/pro/vnetworks/index-e.html...
Operating Precautions ● VN-C10 is designed for indoor use. For outdoor use, prepare a proper housing to cover and protect the camera. ● The product should not be installed or used in the following locations. • Locations subject to rain or water. •...
Introduction Controls, Connectors and Indicators (Front, top and side views) Lens mount Screw hole (1/4-20UNC) The mount for attaching a lens. Either a C- For attaching the camera to mount or a CS-mount lens can be used. a fixer or a pan/tilt unit. The screw length must not ex- ceed 7 mm.
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Controls, Connectors and Indicators (continued) (Side and rear views) 1 OUT COM ALARM PUSH RESET IRIS POWER 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX DO NOT CONNECT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK For USA Ventilation opening [DC 12 V/AC 24 V] Power terminal For the internal cooling fan. Install the cam- For connecting to a DC 12 V or AC 24 V, 50 Hz/ ☞...
Preparations Connection Examples LAN Connection VN-C10 MAC address BF LOCK VN-C10 MAC address BF LOCK Network Connection VN-C10 MAC address BF LOCK VN-C10 MAC address INTERNET BF LOCK FTP Server Images are automatically updated at a regular interval. Peer-to-Peer Connection VN-C10 MAC address BF LOCK...
Preparation Procedure Set the camera in the following procedure. Step 1 Connection and Installation Attach a lens and connect the power cable, a LAN cable and an alarm etc. ☞ Page 12 Then, install the camera to a fixer, etc. Fix a wire securely for preventing the camera from falling off.
Preparations (Step 1 Connection and Installation) Attaching a Lens Attach a lens in the following procedure. Before attaching a lens, check the mount method of the lens. VN-C10 is set for CS-mount at the factory. For attaching a C-mount lens, loosen the back- focus locking screw using a screwdriver and turn the back-focus adjustment ring to change the mount method accordingly with a finger...
Connecting the Power Cord Connect the camera to DC 12 V or AC 24 V. The power indicator is lit when the power is turned Power Power Cord • Do not connect the power cord to DC 12 V and AC 24 V at the same time.
Preparations (Step 1 Connection and Installation) Connecting a LAN Cable Connect the camera to a hub or a PC by using a LAN cable. • For hub connection Use a straight cable. 1 OUT COM • For PC connection Use a cross-over cable. ALARM PUSH Caution...
Installing the Camera Fall-Preventive wire For attaching the camera to a fixer or a rotating platform, use the screw hole of the mounting bracket. Camera mounting screw hole Camera-mounting bracket Caution ● The length of the screw for mounting the camera must not exceed 7 mm.
[vn-c10u Controller] is displayed in [V.Networks]. Installing V.Networks Setup Tool 1. Open the [JVC] folder and then the “setup” folder inside. Select [Setup.exe]. 2. Proceed by following the instructions shown on the screen. 3. If the installation is successfully executed, the [V.Networks] icon is created in [Programs] of the Windows [Start] menu.
Setting the PC’s IP Address for Windows XP After attaching the camera, proceed to set the IP address of the PC by which the camera is operated. With Windows XP, follow the procedure below to set the IP address. ☞ (For Windows 2000, Page 19) Note...
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Preparations (Step 2 Setting the Network) Setting the PC’s IP Address for Windows XP (continued) Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] and click [Properties]. Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)]. Click [Properties]. Select [Use the following IP address] to set [IP Address] and [Subnet Mask] and then click Select [Use the following IP address].
Setting the PC’s IP Address for Windows 2000 After attaching the camera, proceed to set the IP address of the PC by which the camera is operated. With Windows 2000, follow the procedure below to set the IP address. Click Select [Settings] and click [Control Panel].
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Preparations (Step 2 Setting the Network) Setting the PC’s IP Address for Windows 2000 (continued) Click [IP Address] in [TCP/IP properties]. Select [Use the following IP Address]. Set the IP address to “192.168.0.3.” Set [Subnet mask] to an appropriate value according to the operating environment.
● At the factory, DHCP is set enabled for VN-C10. ● About the DHCP function JVC does not recommend operating VN-C10 with this function enabled because a different IP address may be assigned upon the renewal of the leasing contract. The DHCP function of VN-C10 is designed for simplifying the installation and setting procedures.
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Preparations (Step 2 Setting the Network) Setting the IP Address for VN-C10 with V.Networks Setup Tool (continued) Confirm the settings. Select whether to use DHCP. Note ● With DHCP selected, the IP ad- dress of the DHCP server etc. can be checked.
Registering the Connected Camera with V.Networks Controller The connected camera can be registered with the installed [V.Networks Controller]. Select [Start], [Programs], [V.NETWORKS] and then [vn-c10u Controller] to start up [V.Networks Controller]. Select [File] and [New]. [New] is displayed. Enter 198.168.0.2 in [IP Address]. Note In a DHCP environment, enter the IP address allotted by the DHCP server.
Preparations (Step 3 Adjusting the Camera) Back-focus Adjustment At the factory, back-focus is set at the point for the widest range of use for CS-mount. However, it is necessary to readjust back focus if a zoom or C-mount lens is used or if focus cannot be attained using the focus ring of the lens. To adjust, follow the procedures described below.
Operations (Step 4 Setting with V.Networks Controller) Starting Up V.Networks Controller With the installed Controller, camera images can be monitored. The settings for recording, replay and frame rate etc. can also be performed. Select [Start], [Programs], [V.NETWORKS] and then [vn-c10u Controller] to start up [V.Networks Controller].
Operations (Step 4 Setting with V.Networks Controller) Function Settings with V.Networks Controller With [V.Networks Controller], settings for image size, alarm etc. can be performed. 1 2 3 4 File Setting : Creates a new file if Quality : Sets the compression the camera is con- rate and image qual- nected for the first...
Operations (Step 5 Operations with V.Networks Controller) Operations with V.Networks Controller [V.Networks Controller] can be used to select the camera, record and playback the camera images etc. (The Controller screens are identical with those for other V.Networks models. Certain functions are not available for VN-C10.) Not available for VN-C10.
Operations (Step 6 Operations with a Web Browser) It is possible to view still/moving images and perform various settings via not only the provided [Controller] software but via a Web browser as well. However, note that MPEG4 files cannot be viewed with a browser. Also, the browser does not support the image inversion function.
Operations (Step 6 Operations with a Web Browser) Starting Up the Web Browser Start up the web browser. Specify the factory-set web page address of VN-C10. (With the factory-set IP address entered, the web browser displays the VN-C10 top page.) Note If a proxy server is set for accessing the Internet, there are cases in which the IP address cannot be directly specified.
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