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VN-V686U
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  • Page 1 PTZ IP DOME CAMERA VN-V686U INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing this product. Before beginning to operate this unit, please read the instruction manual carefully in order to make sure that the best possible performance is obtained. For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page Union. 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.
  • Page 3 ● This installation should be made by a Due to design modifications, data given in this qualified service person and should conform instruction book are subject to possible change to all local codes. without prior notice. ● This installation shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    Getting Started These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read all of these instructions. 2. Save these instructions for later use. 3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Registering Preset Positions ....112 Network Settings Auto Pan Setting ........113 IP Address Settings ........26 Auto Trace Setting ......... 115 Setting the IP address for VN-V686U ..26 When the IP address of VN-V686U Others is known ..........31 Troubleshooting ......... 116 When the IP address of VN-V686U Specifications ..........

  • Page 6: Features

    Getting Started Features Privacy Mask function This function allows you to Blankout areas that you do not wish to display in the location to be recorded. Realizing a High Picture Quality Automatic Tracking function This product uses high resolution 410,000 pixels CCD and a new digital image processing IC to This product is equipped with a function that easily achieve high resolution and image quality.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    100 % guaranteed. For Contents of this manual installation locations that are likely to suffer ● JVC holds the copyright to this manual. Any part lightening strikes, be sure to take appropriate measures such as adding arrestor to the or all of this manual may not be reproduced without prior consent from the company.

  • Page 8: Operating Environment

    Getting Started Operating Environment Precautions Recommended Computer Maintenance and operating environment Specifications This product is an indoor camera. It cannot be used outdoors. : Windows XP (Professional or Home Edition) (SP2) This product is a pendant mount camera. Be sure to place the camera head horizontally. The : Pentium4 1.5 GHz or higher product will not work properly if it is tilted.
  • Page 9 As long magnification lens is used in this circuit will be damaged. Do not use the camera. product, the focus may be unclear due to Bring it to your nearest JVC dealer for repair temperature changes but this is not a (charged separately).
  • Page 10 Getting Started Precautions (continued) Copyright Protection With the exception of the user being the copyright holder or when permission such as for duplication has been granted by the copyright holder, permission is required in principle for the Transporting the unit duplication, modification, or transmission of Remove the connecting cables when copyrighted video and audio data.
  • Page 11 Saving Energy Zoom Operation When the camera is not in use for a long time, The following phenomena are the result of the turn off the power of the system for safety and built-in lens performance and are not energy conservation reasons. malfunctions.

  • Page 12: Name And Function Of Parts

    Getting Started Name and Function of Parts Ceiling clamping bracket Terminal Setting switch Fixing holes (x3) Fall prevention wire fixing bracket This attaches to the fall prevention wire J of the This hole is for mounting the ceiling clamping bracket to the ceiling or the ceiling recessed camera.
  • Page 13 Camera Fall Prevention Wire This is fixed to the fall prevention wire fixing bracket E of the ceiling clamping bracket. Front Mask Lens Lens cannot be replaced. Camera fixing lock knob (x2) This mounts the camera on the ceiling and secures it so that it does not fall.

  • Page 14: Features

    You can also lengthen the recording Surveillance Using Built-in Viewer time by lowering the frame rate, resolution, and VN-V686U comes with a built-in ActiveX JPEG picture quality settings for JPEG images. Viewer and MPEG4 Viewer. JPEG images and MPEG4 images of VN-V686U can be monitored using the computer by installing this Built-in Viewer on the computer.

  • Page 15: Camera Mounting Procedures

    Camera Mounting Alarm Procedures VN-V686U comes with a motion detection feature and dual alarm input. Mount the camera using the following procedures. By motion detection or alarm input, actions such as mail delivery, message transmission via TCP/UDP, Step 1 Connection/Installation...

  • Page 16: Mounting The Camera

    Connection/Installation ● Place the unit on a table so that the ceiling Mounting the Camera clamping bracket will not fall off during the operation. Memo ● If the camera fixing lock knobs are difficult to Preparation push in, push the edge (A in diagram) of the camera against the table at the same time while pushing in the knobs.
  • Page 17 The camera internal circuit will be damaged. Do not use the camera. Bring it to material (insulation) of the fall prevention wire your nearest JVC service center for repair and use one with a wire strength of more than (charged separately).
  • Page 18 Connection/Installation Mounting the Camera Mounting the ceiling clamping bracket to the ceiling (continued) Secure the ceiling clamping bracket Mount the terminal cover on the ceiling ● Install such that the DFRONT mark of the Return the terminal cover that was removed in step ceiling clamping bracket faces the front.
  • Page 19 Remove the dome cover protective Mounting the camera to the ceiling sheet Remove the tape on the lens section Remove the lens cap Dome cover protective Dome Cover sheet Tape Lens cap Camera Mount the dome cover to the camera Check that the dome cover and lens are free from dirt.
  • Page 20 Connection/Installation Note: Mounting the Camera ● Before mounting the camera, check that the (continued) camera fixing lock knobs are not locked (i.e., lock knobs are on top). The camera cannot be mounted if the lock knobs are locked. Mount the fall prevention wire ●...

  • Page 21: Power Connection

    ● In a system where multiple units of VN-V686U ● The unit is to be powered by an AC 24 V power are used, turn on the power of only one unit to supply.

  • Page 22: Lan Cable Connection

    Connection/Installation LAN Cable Connection Connecting the alarm signal terminal Connect the camera to a hub or computer using a Connect the alarm signal cable to external devices, LAN cable. such as a sensor or buzzer. Cable to use Cable to use ●...
  • Page 23 Alarm input signal Connects to sensors such as infrared sensors, door sensors, metal sensors and manual switches. ● To prevent noise from entering the internal circuit, supply non-voltage contact signal to the alarm input signal. ● Do not supply voltage. ●...

  • Page 24: Network Requirements

    ● Ensure that there is sufficient network bandwidth For example, when 10 fps is requested by two clients, for the data volume to be sent out by VN-V686U. and in addition, multicast is transmitted at a rate of 10 Do not send multicast stream that exceeds the fps, the total frame rate will be: bandwidth.
  • Page 25 When packet loss occurs during multicast sending from VN-V686U, the image frame rate may drop. In 0.6 Mbps and 12 Mbps the case of MPEG4, noise interference may occur below and playback may fail.

  • Page 26: Network Settings

    Default gateway : None Memo (A) Assigning an IP address from the ● To set a static IP address for VN-V686U, DHCP server connect VN-V686U, the switching hub and the computer for setting using a straight LAN cable ● VN-V686U is set to DHCP Enable (the DHCP of Category 5 and above.
  • Page 27 IP address setting at the computer Set the computer to an IP address that enables communication with VN-V686U. Click [Start] ● Select in the sequence of [Control Panel]-[Network Connection]-[Local Area]. The computer on which Internet Explorer is launched automatically selects the connected network ●...
  • Page 28 Network Settings IP Address Settings (continued) Changing the IP address using the Internet Explorer Launch the Internet Explorer on the computer When proxy settings are enabled in the Internet Explorer, follow the steps below to disable the proxy of the Internet Explorer ●...
  • Page 29 Launch the Internet Explorer B Click [Go]. Enter the following IP address into the address field. http://192.168.0.2 Memo ● If the proxy server settings for access to the Internet via the 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. ●...
  • Page 30 Memo ● Access from this computer may fail when the IP address of VN-V686U is changed. To enable access to VN-V686U from the same computer, alter the IP address at the computer accordingly.

  • Page 31: When The Ip Address Of Vn-V686U Is Known

    When the IP address of VN-V686U is known When the IP address of VN-V686U is known, it can be changed by accessing the built-in web page of VN-V686U via the Internet Explorer on the computer. Refer to [Setting Using Internet Explorer] (A Page 32).

  • Page 32: Setting Using Internet Explorer

    Setting Using Internet Explorer Preparation Internet Explorer Setup Launch the Internet Explorer on the computer When proxy settings are enabled in the Internet Explorer, follow the steps below to disable the proxy of the Internet Explorer ● Select in the order of [Tool]-[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.
  • Page 33 [Enable]. Enable also [Use the following IP address] under [Miscellaneous]. Disable pop-up block Connection of VN-V686U cannot be established when pop-up block in the Internet Explorer is set to Enable . Follow the steps below to set the pop-up block to disable .

  • Page 34: Enter User Name And Password

    Setting Using Internet Explorer Preparation (continued) Utility [Maintenance] [Miscellaneous] Status [Operation] [Settings] Enter user name and password [Position List] [Patrol Settings 0] User name and password entry will be required at [Patrol Settings 1] the beginning. [Patrol Settings 2] There are three access authorization levels to VN- V686U.
  • Page 35 ● user Image [View] Utility [Miscellaneous] Memo ● Security Information window may appear before the top page is displayed. Press the [OK] button to proceed. If you do not want this warning screen to be displayed, change the Internet Explorer settings as follows.

  • Page 36: Setting

    Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting View Page This top page is displayed upon access using any of the user names admin , operator or user . The current image is displayed as a still image. Links to each page are found at the left end. The links displayed vary according to the user name. For example, in the case of admin or operator , three links, namely [View], [Camera] and [Encoding] are displayed upon clicking [Image].
  • Page 37 Files, and select Every visit to the page . Note: ● When a firewall is installed between VN-V686U and the computer, still images may not be displayed on the Image View page of the web browser. For such systems, check the still images using Built-in Viewer. Built-in Viewer supports NAT/NAPT.

  • Page 38: Camera Page

    Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) Camera Page This page is for setting the camera’s parameters. This page can be used during access using admin or operator . ● Press the [OK] button to enable the new settings. ● If the [OK] button is pressed upon entering an invalid value, a warning message will appear and the entry will be denied.
  • Page 39 Black Level For adjusting the black level. Lowering the value darkens the video image. Increasing the value brightens the image. [Setting range:0 to 2] Memo ● If the black level is set to 0 , this may be too low depending on the connected device, or dark area will become complete black.
  • Page 40 Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) Camera Page (continued) Stabilizer This function prevents image shaking caused by vibration. Set this function to On to control image shaking. : Disabled. On:Enabled. Memo ● When the function is set to On , the screen is enlarged to approximately 1.3 times.
  • Page 41 This item allows you to set the adjustment level of the [Stabilizer] item H in 3 Stabilizer Level steps. The adjustment volume is larger if the value is set to High rather than Mid . When it is set to Low , the adjustment volume is lesser than compared to when it is set to Mid .
  • Page 42 Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) Camera Page (continued)
  • Page 43 Shutter Speed This item sets the speed of the electronic shutter. When [Sense Up] item K is set to x2 or above, available setting value is 1/60 or 1/100 only. [Setting values:1/60,1/100,1/250,1/500,1/1000,1/2000,1/4000,1/10000] Memo ● Flickering of fluorescent lightings can be reduced when the shutter speed is set to 1/100 or 1/60 respectively in regions of commercial power frequency 50 Hz and 60 Hz.

  • Page 44: Encoding Page

    ● When settings on this page are altered during playback using Built-in Viewer, reboot the viewer. ● There is a maximum limit to the bit rate for transmission by VN-V686U. If a bit rate that exceeds the maximum limit is specified, this new setting will not be applied. For details on the maximum transmission limit, refer to [Network Requirements] (A Page 24).
  • Page 45 JPEG Quality/Size For specifying the rate control mode and target file size for JPEG. When VFS1 to VFS7 is selected, the quantization table during JPEG encoding will be maintained and the file size will increase/decrease according to the input signals. Stipulated values will be displayed in the Size field. When recording JPEG data to a recorder with a limited storage capacity, note that the maximum recording time may vary as the file size fluctuates under this setting.

  • Page 46: Alarm Page

    Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) Alarm Page This page is for setting actions when there is an alarm. Up to 5 actions (No. 01 to No. 05) may be set. This page can be used during access using admin or operator . ●...
  • Page 47 Action For specifying the type of action. Disable : Does not trigger any action. Mail : Sends out e-mail. Specify the recipient’s mail address. The title of the mail will appear as [Alarm from VN-V686] and the sender as [Camera ID]. Enter the message to send in [Mail Text].
  • Page 48 Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) Alarm Page (continued) This item specifies the first trigger to the operation set in [Action] A. 1st Trigger [Setting values:Input 1 Make, Input 2 Make, Input 1 Break, Input 2 Break, Motion Detection, Fan Stop, Position, BlackWhite Color, Color BlackWhite] Memo...
  • Page 49 Max. Interval Enabled when both the first and second triggers are specified. Specify the maximum interval between the first and second triggers. An action will be invoked only if the interval between the first and second triggers is within the maximum interval. [Setting range:1sec to 3600sec] This item specifies the first trigger to the operation set in [Action] A.

  • Page 50: Alarm Environment Page

    Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) Alarm Environment Page This page is for setting alarm-related environments. This page can be used during access using admin or operator . ● Press the [OK] button to enable the new settings. ● If the [OK] button is pressed upon entering an invalid value, a warning message will appear and the entry will be denied.
  • Page 51 TCP/IP network without abbreviating. For example, if the host name is www and the domain name is jvc.co.jp , this will be denoted as www.jvc.co.jp in FQDN. For setting the FTP environment when FTP is specified as an [Action]A on the Alarm page.
  • Page 52 Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) Alarm Environment Page (continued)
  • Page 53 FTP (continued) Time Filter For specifying the periodic FTP transfer action with respect to each day of the week and setting the corresponding time of the day. Applicable day of week : Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Alarm action : Mask span Unmask span Mask All...

  • Page 54: Ptz Page

    Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) PTZ Page Auto Return If the camera is not operated over the duration that was set in Return Time , it will automatically return to the state that was set in Mode . Mode This item sets the operation after Auto Return.
  • Page 55 This item sets the Auto Tracking and Intelligent Tracking settings. Auto Tracking/ Intelligent Auto Tracking : Tracking Moves to the home position when Auto Return starts. This function automatically tracks and shoots moving objects when motion is detected from the image at the home position. The zoom ratio is fixed at 1x. Intelligent Tracking: There are two modes for Intelligent Tracking;...
  • Page 56 Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) PTZ Page (continued) Auto Tracking/ Note: Intelligent ● The Auto Tracking function of this camera detects changes in brightness. As Tracking such, depending on changes in the illumination, it may or may not detect (continued) movement of objects having the same color as the background color.
  • Page 57 Limit EZoom Limit When the zoom lens is operated to TELE side, optical zoom works and electronic zoom works after optical zoom becomes full. This item sets the maximum value of the electronic zoom function. [Setting range:Off, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32] Memo ●...
  • Page 58 Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) PTZ Page (continued) Limit (continued) Tilt Limit This item sets the movable range of the tilt (vertical) operation during manual operation. When this item is set to 10, the movable range of the tilt operation is from 10 to 90 degrees.
  • Page 59 Auto Flip Set this item when shooting objects that pass right under the camera. Otherwise, following operations are necessary to shoot objects that pass right under the camera. A Turn the camera to face down B Rotate the camera 180 horizontally C Turn the camera to face up You can use the [Auto Flip] function to perform the above operations automatically.

  • Page 60: Auto Patrol Page

    Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) Auto Patrol Page This function sets the Auto Patrol operation which patrols multiple positions at specified time intervals. You can set the order in which to view the determined positions.
  • Page 61 There are three screens in Auto Patrol. This is sequence number of the mode of Auto Patrol. Title This displays the title of the position. Position This sets the position number to be moved in sequence. [Setting values:0 to 99] Time This sets the duration of staying at the position.

  • Page 62: Privacy Mask Page

    Privacy Mask Page Privacy Mask is a feature that enables masking of a portion of the image. You can set 8 rectangular privacy masks for VN-V686U. This page can be used during access using admin or operator . ● Press the [OK] button to enable the new settings.
  • Page 63 Privacy Mask For specifying whether to activate the Privacy Mask feature. When this is set to On , the privacy mask specified using the following items will appear on the screen. Memo ● When setting privacy mask, zoom will be at the Wide edge and [Digital Flip] is set to Off .

  • Page 64: Motion Detection Page

    Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) Motion Detection Page This page is for setting motion detection. ● The area valid for motion detection is displayed in blue. ● When motion is detected, the image screen edge is displayed in red. ●...
  • Page 65 Our company shall not be liable for any accident or damage that occurs. ● When other client is getting JPEG/MPEG4 stream from the VN-V686U, video images may not appear on the [Motion Detection] page due to the maximum distribution limit of VN-V686U. Stop other clients before...

  • Page 66: Basic Page

    Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) Basic Page This page is for performing basic setting related to the network. This page can be used during access using admin . ● Press the [OK] button to enable the new settings. ● If the [OK] button is pressed upon entering an invalid value, a warning message will appear and the entry will be denied.
  • Page 67 Connect VN-V686U to a network environment with a DHCP server when DHCP is to be enabled. If the DHCP server does not exist when DHCP is set to Enable , VN-V686U will start running with the 192.168.0.2 IP address and 255.255.255.0 subnet mask in about 2 minutes after startup.

  • Page 68: Details Page

    [Setting range:1280 to 1500] Negotiation For setting the negotiation of the network. When a value other than Auto is selected, do not set the network device to be connected to Auto . Ensure that it is set to the same value as VN-V686U.

  • Page 69: Protocol Page

    ● After changing, you will need to re-establish the connection if you are using the Internet Explorer. HTTP Server You can change the port number for Built-in web server of VN-V686U. (1-65535) The default port number setting is 80 . The port number of JPEG/MPEG4 Port server is changed also.

  • Page 70: Streaming Page

    Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) Streaming Page This page is for setting manual multicast transmission. This page can be used during access using admin or operator . ● Press the [OK] button to enable the new settings. ● If the [OK] button is pressed upon entering an invalid value, a warning message will appear and the entry will be denied.
  • Page 71 Multiple multicast streams cannot be received on a single computer when there are duplicate port numbers. Memo ● When the power of VN-V686U shuts down accidentally during multicast transmission, multicast transmission will restart automatically after VN-V686U is rebooted.

  • Page 72: Access Restrictions Page

    Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) Access Restrictions Page This page is for setting client restrictions. This page can be used during access using admin . ● Press the [OK] button to enable the new settings. ● If the [OK] button is pressed upon entering an invalid value, a warning message will appear and the entry will be denied.
  • Page 73 ● Note that when allow is selected and all IP address fields are left blank, JPEG/MPEG4 acquisition by all IP addresses will be denied. Restrictions are not imposed on access to the Web Settings page. Additionally, VN-V686U will also deny access when instructions for transmission to the specified IP address are sent via API.

  • Page 74: Time Page

    When this is set to On , the system accesses the specified NTP server at regular intervals to acquire the time. In addition, time will be recorded in the JPEG headers distributed by VN-V686U. Discontinuity in JPEG header’s time may occur immediately before and after acquiring time from the NTP server.

  • Page 75: Password Page

    V686U is case sensitive. New Password Enter again to confirm the new password. Again Note: ● Be sure to handle the password carefully in case you forget it. ● If you have forgotten the password, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

  • Page 76: Maintenance Page

    Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) Maintenance Page This page is for maintenance purposes. This page can be used during access using admin .
  • Page 77 Select the update target from [Streaming Manager], [PTZ Controller] or [Image Processor]. The settings of VN-V686U will be saved. Copy the new firmware file to the computer on which Internet Explorer is used, and specify this file using the [Browse...] button. Press the [Update] button to start the update. JPEG/MPEG4 transmission and all others services that are running will be discontinued.

  • Page 78: List Of Factory Settings Of Each Page

    Setting Using Internet Explorer Encoding Page Setting (continued) Factory Settings JPEG Frame Size List of Factory Settings of Each Page MPEG4 Frame Size JPEG Quality VFS4 Camera Page MPEG4 Bitrate 2000 kbps MPEG4 Bitrate Control Item Factory Settings MPEG4 FPS 15 fps Camera ID VN-V686...
  • Page 79 Alarm Environment Page PTZ Page Item Factory Settings Item Factory Settings SMTP Server 0.0.0.0 Mode none Port Number Return Time 1 minute Send Mail Address Auto Tracking/Intelligent Tracking Restart Time POP before SMTP Auto Tracking/Intelligent POP Server 0.0.0.0 Tracking Auto Tracking Port Number Level Username...
  • Page 80 Setting Using Internet Explorer Details Page Setting (continued) Item Factory Settings JPEG TOS List of Factory Settings of Each Page MPEG4 TOS (Cont’d) TTL (Unicast) Auto Patrol Page TTL (Multicast) 1500 Item Factory Settings Negotiation Auto Position (Preset position number) Time Protocol Page Item...
  • Page 81 Access Restrictions Page Item Factory Settings Access Restrictions deny IP Address – Time Page Item Factory Settings SNTP NTP Server 192.168.0.1 Access Interval hour,1 Time Zone (GMT)UTC Password Page Item Factory Settings Username admin Current Password Blank Default passwords are: admin : vn-v686 operator : vn-v686...

  • Page 82: Miscellaneous Page

    Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) Miscellaneous page This page is for acquiring information. This page can be used during access using admin , operator and user . Open Source Press the [Show] button to display information of the software used by VN- V686U.

  • Page 83: Operation Page

    Operation Page Displays the operating status of VN-V686U. This page can be used during access using admin or operator . Total Sending Displays the total TCP/UDP bit rate sent by VN-V686U as well as the individual bit rates. Bitrate Destination Displays the destination that VN-V686U is sending data to.

  • Page 84: Settings Page

    Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) Settings Page This page displays the version information and settings of VN-V686U. This page can be used during access using admin or operator .
  • Page 86 Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) Settings Page (continued)

  • Page 87: Position List Page

    Position List Page This page displays information on preset positions. This page can be used during access using admin or operator .
  • Page 88 Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) Position List Page (continued)

  • Page 89: Patrol Settings Page

    Patrol Settings Page This page displays the information and settings of Auto Patrol. This page can be used during access using admin or operator .
  • Page 90 Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) Patrol Settings Page (continued)

  • Page 91: Settings And Operation Of Built-In Viewer

    Settings and operation of Built-in Viewer Built-in Viewer This product comes with a JPEG Viewer and an MPEG4 Viewer. Each of these viewers functions separately. Using the JPEG Viewer enables display of a series of still images as well as saving of still images.

  • Page 92: Preparation

    Settings and operation of Built-in Viewer Preparation Internet Explorer Setup Launch the Internet Explorer on the computer When proxy settings are enabled in the Internet Explorer, follow the steps below to disable the proxy of the Internet Explorer ● Select in the order of [Tool]-[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.
  • Page 93 ● Click [Trusted sites] under [Tool]-[Internet Options]-[Security]. Upon doing so, the [Sites...] button directly below becomes active. Click this button and deselect the check [in the displayed window]. Next, add the IP address of VN-V686U. If the setting is factory default, add the following web site to the zone.
  • Page 94 Settings and operation of Built-in Viewer Preparation (continued) Installing Built-in Viewer Enter the URL of Built-in Viewer in the address field of Internet Explorer For example, if the IP address of VN-V686U is 192.168.0.2, enter as follows: JPEG Viewer http://192.168.0.2/cgi-bin/v686viewing.cgi?v686monitor_j.html MPEG4 Viewer http://192.168.0.2/cgi-bin/v686viewing.cgi?v686monitor_m.html...

  • Page 95: Jpeg Viewer

    The time denoted by the file name is based on the time at the computer and not the internal clock of VN-V686U. Motion images cannot be captured. Pause...
  • Page 96 This setting screen is used to set Built-in Viewer as a software on the computer. Note: ● Settings on this setting screen do not affect settings of the VN-V686U unit. JPEG Viewer Configuration The viewer setting window appears upon clicking the [Setup] button of Built-in Viewer.
  • Page 97 Camera ID Select On to display [Camera ID]. (Up to 16 alphanumeric characters will be displayed. ) [Camera ID] can be specified on the Camera page of VN-V686U. (A Page 38) PositionTitle Select On to display the title of the position that is being displayed.
  • Page 98 (When the viewer is installed: VN-V686) Operator Password [Operator Password] is required when controlling VN-V686U via PTZ or when retrieving position titles from VN-V686U. Enter the [Operator Password] to use the PTZ controller screen or to display position titles.
  • Page 99 ● During the next startup of Built-in Viewer, launch the Internet Explorer and enter the URL of Built-in Viewer in the address field. For example, if the IP address of VN-V686U is 192.168.0.2, enter as follows: http://192.168.0.2/cgi-bin/v686viewing.cgi?v686monitor_j.html ● After the [Security Settings] screen appears, press the [OK] button to proceed.

  • Page 100: Mpeg4 Viewer

    Settings and operation of Built-in Viewer MPEG4 Viewer Screen Configuration of MPEG4 Viewer DisplaySize Switches the display size. (VGA or QVGA) Note: ● When the VGA JPEG is reduced to QVGA and when QVGA JPEG is enlarged to VGA, the load on the computer will increase. Pause Pauses/Resumes playback of motion images.
  • Page 101 ● Settings on this setting screen do not affect settings of the VN-V686U unit. Memo ● To use Built-in MPEG4 Viewer of VN-V686U, install the open source codec “ffdshow”. You can download “ffdshow” from the Internet. MPEG4 Viewer Configuration The MPEG4 Viewer’s settings window appears upon clicking the [Setup] button of the viewer.
  • Page 102 Camera ID Select On to display [Camera ID]. (Up to 16 alphanumeric characters will be displayed. ) [Camera ID] can be specified on the [Camera] page of VN-V686U. (A Page 38) PositionTitle Select On to display the title of the position that is being displayed.
  • Page 103 Memo ● To use Built-in MPEG4 Viewer of VN-V686U, install “ffdshow” that is open source codec. You can download “ffdshow” from the Internet. ● The settings of Built-in Viewer are stored in the file named Cookie.
  • Page 104 ● During the next startup of Built-in Viewer, launch the Internet Explorer and enter the URL of Built-in Viewer in the address field. For example, if the IP address of VN-V686U is 192.168.0.2, enter as follows: http://192.168.0.2/cgi-bin/v686viewing.cgi?v686monitor_m.html ● After the [Security Settings] screen appears, press the [OK] button to proceed.

  • Page 105: Shortcut For Built-In Viewer

    Right-click on the shortcut icon on the Desktop screen and select Properties The setting screen appears. Enter the URL of Built-in Viewer in the URL field For example, if the IP address of VN-V686U is 192.168.0.2, enter as follows: JPEG Viewer http://192.168.0.2/cgi-bin/ v686viewing.cgi?v686monitor_j.html MPEG4 Viewer http://192.168.0.2/cgi-bin/...

  • Page 106: Ptz Controller Operation

    Settings and operation of Built-in Viewer PTZ Controller Operation Operation The [PTZ Controller] window appears upon clicking the [PTZ] button of Built-in Viewer. Configure settings for the camera manual operation, preset position registration and Auto Pan/Auto Trace operation in the [PTZ Controller] screen.
  • Page 107 Auto Function Function For selecting the operation. Click [Start] to start the selected Auto function. Click [Stop] to stop the running Auto function. A list of patrol modes appears when Auto Patrol is selected. A list of targets appears when Intelligent Tracking is selected. Auto Pan : The configured Auto Pan operation is performed.
  • Page 108 Settings and operation of Built-in Viewer PTZ Controller Operation (continued) Operation (continued) Zoom This item sets the zoom operation of the lens when clicking the button. : Zoom is set to TELE and the object becomes bigger. : Zoom is set to WIDE and the object becomes smaller. Memo ●...
  • Page 109 B/W Mode This sets the function to switch from Color to B&W mode. Color : Always be in Color mode. Black & White : Always be in B&W mode. Auto Low,Auto Mid,Auto High : This item automatically switches between Color Mode and B&W Mode when the luminance meets defined conditions over 30 seconds.
  • Page 110 Settings and operation of Built-in Viewer PTZ Controller Operation (continued) Operation (continued) White Balance (continued) R Gain Adjusts the R (red) hue during AWC. : Increases the redness or red level. : Decreases the redness or red level. [Setting values:0 to 255] Memo ●...

  • Page 111: Intelligent Tracking (Manual Mode)

    Intelligent Tracking (Manual Mode) This function allows you to track and shoot the color information of an object, which was selected by clicking on the viewer screen. Select [Intelligent Tracking]. Click [Start]. ● The camera will go into Standby mode and Standby will be displayed on the top right of the viewer screen.

  • Page 112: Registering Preset Positions

    Settings and operation of Built-in Viewer PTZ Controller Operation (continued) Registering Preset Positions The [PTZ Controller] window appears upon clicking the [PTZ] button. Click the [Position Memory] tab of the [PTZ Controller] screen and register the preset positions in the [Position Memory] screen.

  • Page 113: Auto Pan Setting

    Click the [Position Memory] tab to display the [Position Memory] screen. Select [Position]. [Setting values:HOME, 0 to 99] The current title appears. Enter here to register or change the title. (Up to 32 alphanumeric characters can be entered. When Built-in JPEG Viewer is used, up to 16 alphanumeric characters are displayed.) Operate the camera and adjust the angle and image quality of the position to be registered.
  • Page 114 Settings and operation of Built-in Viewer PTZ Controller Operation (continued) Auto Pan Setting (continued) Click the [Auto Pan] tab to display the [Auto Pan] screen. Select the [Mode] of the Auto Pan operation. Right : This rotates the camera horizontally in the right direction from the [Start Position].

  • Page 115: Auto Trace Setting

    Auto Trace Setting This item stores and reproduces manual operation. Click the [Auto Trace] tab on the [PTZ Controller] screen and configure settings at the [Auto Trace] setting screen. Note: ● As Auto Trace performs simple saving of manual operation, the position may be shifted during playback. ●...

  • Page 116: Others

    A Page 19 BRemove the lens cap. ● The default IP address is 192.168.0.2, and the A Page 31 IP address of VN-V686U is unknown default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. ● When [IP Setting] is set to DHCP , this product...
  • Page 117 ● In the case of multicast reception at Built-in Viewer, check that the multicast address and port number of Built-in Viewer settings coincide with those on the [Streaming] page of VN-V686U. Make use of a network that supports IGMP v2 for multicast transmission.
  • Page 118 TCP images cannot be played The maximum number of images that can be sent by back VN-V686U via TCP is 20, and up to 20 Built-in Viewers can be connected to each VN-V686U unit. Make use of multicast for monitoring when the number of areas exceeds the above number.

  • Page 119: Specifications

    Lens Specifications Zoom ratio : Approx. 36 times Focal length : 3.43 mm to 122 mm Maximum aperture ratio CAMERA HEAD : F1.6 (WIDE) to F4.5 (TELE) Image pickup device Aperture range : F1.6 (Opened fully) to Equivalent to F360 : 1/4 type, Interline Transfer CCD 768 (H) x 494 (V) Maximum close-range...
  • Page 120 Others Specifications (continued) Accessories : Start-up Guide ........1 CD-ROM ..........1 Ceiling Mount ........1 Dome Cover ........1 Template ..........1 Wire Clamp ......... 1 Warranty Card (For USA)....1 Service Information Card (For USA) ... 1 Ceiling mounting hole [Unit: mm] Dimension [Unit: mm] FRONT mark Front of camera...
  • Page 121 © 2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited LST0633-001C...

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