Vista VK2-540VRD User Manual

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  • Page 1 VK2-540VRD User Manual...
  • Page 3 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PROCUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECT THROUGH THE VENTILATION GRILLS OR OTHER OPENNINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT. CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
  • Page 4: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT INFORMATION TO THE USER : 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.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Product Description…………………………………………………………………………………………………7 2. Installation……………………………………………………......…………..……………….9 3. Operation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14 3.1 Access from a browser …………………………………………………………………………………..14 3.2 Access from the internet ………………………………………………………………………………..15 3.3 Setting the admin password over a secure connection…………………………….…….…15 3.4 Live View Page ………………………………………………………………………………………………16 3.5 Camera Setup (Analog)……………………………………………………………………………….….18 3.5.1 Settings…………………………………………………………………………………………………..18 3.5.2 Lens Adjustment (Optical Vari-focal Lens)…………………………………………………..24 3.6 Network Camera Setup………………………………………………………………………………...25...
  • Page 7: Product Description

    This manual applies to the VIP2 Camera – VK2-540VRD. The VK2-540VRD vandal resistant dome is a Hybrid analogue and IP camera. It has a standard composite BNC out put allowing it to be connected via coax to a traditional coax based CCTV system, as well as being connected to an IP based system.
  • Page 8 JPEG is also supported for increased flexibility. • Dual streams The VK2-540VRD can deliver dual video streams simultaneously at full frame rate in all resolutions up to D1 (720x480 in NTSC, 720x576 in PAL) using Motion JPEG and H.264 (or MPEG-4).
  • Page 9: Installation

    2. Installation For the operation of the VK2-540VRD, it is necessary to connect a network cable for data transmission, power connection from supplied power adapter and connect a general analog camera. Depending on operation methods, it is possible to connect an alarm cable or audio cable additionally.
  • Page 10 Wire Color Description Red: AC24V/DC12V Main Power, 2pin terminal, DC12V/AC24V, max. 6.5W White: AC24V/GND Heater Power, 2pin terminal, max. 10Watt @ DC12V, : AC24V/DC12V Orange Black: AC24V/GND max. 20Watt @ AC24V Pink: Alarm In Yellowish Green: GND Yellow: AD Key Alarm Input, AD Key Input, Alarm Output: Brown: GND 6pin terminal.
  • Page 11 4. Unlock torx screws (4x) the dome cover and fix the dome case firmly with supplied mounting screws (4x), plastic anchors (4x), O-Rings (4x). 5. Adjust desired focus and scene by turning and moving the hemisphere by hand. 6. Lock the housing cover with torx screws (4x). •...
  • Page 12 Heater Kit Installation 1. Place the heater element is slot “A”. Please ensure that the cables are facing upwards and the heater is pointing towards the Dome. 2. Place the PCB in slot “B”. Please ensure that the PCB is facing inside of the Dome with the connection blocks at the top.
  • Page 13 Network Connection The VK2-540VRD supports the operation through the network. Therefore, it is necessary to connect a standard RJ-45 cable to it. Generally a cross-over cable is used for directly connection to PC, while a direct cable is used for connection to a hub.
  • Page 14: Operation

    3.1 Access from a browser 1. Start a browser (Internet Explorer). 2. Enter the IP address or host name of VK2-540VRD in the Location/Address field of your browser. 3. You can see a starting page. Click Live View or Setup to enter web page.
  • Page 15: Access From The Internet

    4. The encoder’s Live View page appears in your browser. 3.2. Access from the internet Access from the internet Once connected, the VK2-540VRD is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the VK2-540VRD from the Internet you must configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic to it.
  • Page 16: Live View Page

    Note: HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt the traffic between web browsers and servers. The HTTPS certificate controls the encrypted exchange of information. The default administrator user cannot be deleted. 3.4 Live View Page The live view page comes in eight screen modes like 704x480(576), 704x240(288),...
  • Page 17 Use this scale to control the volume of the speakers and microphones. • Camera Menu controls If the VK2-540VRD has been appropriately configured, the Live View page displays the controls available for the OSD menu. Please see “3.8 Camera Menu Control for more information.
  • Page 18: Camera Setup (Analog)

    3.5 Camera Setup (Analog) 3.5.1 Settings Settings can be made using the 5 buttons located on the back of the camera. ▶ Structure of menu setup...
  • Page 19 ▶ LENS (Selection) This function is used to adjust the brightness of the screen. 1. When the SETUP menu is displayed on the screen, please position the arrow to point to LENS by using the UP and DOWN buttons. 2. Please select the type of the lens you wish to use by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button.
  • Page 20 [BLC MODE] ▶ WHITE BAL The Screen color can be adjusted by using the WHITE BALANCE function. -. AWB: Wide range auto white balance mode. -. AWC => SET: Please press the ENTER button while the camera is directed at a piece of while paper to obtain the optimum state under current illumination.
  • Page 21 ▶ DAY NIGHT The DAT/NIGHT menu is used to configure the day and night related setting for this camera. This camera can turn the IR(Infrared) filter on or off. -. Mode: AUTO/EXT/BW/COLOR [DAY/NIGHT AUTO MODE] [DAY/NIGHT B/W MODE] ▶ 3DNR(Digital Noise Reduction) You can configure the DNR(Digital Noise Reduction) related settings.
  • Page 22 ▶ SPECIAL 1. CAM TITLE -. A CAM TITLE : Camera Title -. B 0123456789ABCD : Character Table EFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ ▶→←↑↓()−_▐ /=&:~,” ←→CLR POS END : ←, Move to left -. C :→, Move to right : CLR, Erase all characters : POS, Move the position of title : END, Save and End 2.
  • Page 23 4. PRIVACY -. AREA SELECT: Select MAK area number. -. AREA DISPLAY: Select MASK ON/OFF. -. LEFT/RIGHT: Adjust the location of the MASK area with boundary LEFT and RIGHT. -. WIDTH: Adjust width of MASK area. -. TOP/BOTTOM: Adjust the location of the MASK area with boundary TOP and BOTTOM. -.
  • Page 24: Lens Adjustment (Optical Vari-Focal Lens)

    3.5.2 Lens Adjustment (Optical Vari-focal Lens) Field of view: Adjust setting from Telephoto (T) to wide (W) field of view. Focus: Adjust lens focus from near (N) to infinity (∞). DC Auto IRIS Lens Lens Type 2.6 ~ 6mm 4 ~ 9mm 2.8 ~ 12mm 6 ~ 50mm 1/3”...
  • Page 25 When accessing the VK2-540VRD for the first time, the “Admin Password” dialog appears. Enter your admin name and password, set by the administrator. If the password is lost, the VK2-540VRD must be reset to the factory default settings. See Resetting to the Factory Default Settings, on...
  • Page 26: Basic Configuration

    3.6.1 Basic Configuration 3.6.1.1 Users User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by giving these user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the Live View page, as described below: The user list displays the authorized users and user groups (levels): User Group Authority...
  • Page 27: Network

    IP address dynamically, it is also possible to use it to set a static, known IP address for a particular MAC address. • Use the following IP address - To use a static IP address for the VK2-540VRD, check the radio button and then make the following settings: -.
  • Page 28: Video & Image

    1. DHCP should only be enabled if using dynamic IP address notification, or if your DHCP server can update a DNS server, which then allows you to access the VK2-540VRD by name (host name). If DHCP is enabled and you cannot access the unit, you may have to reset it to the factory default settings and then perform the installation again.
  • Page 29 * H.264 BP(Base Profile): Originally intended as the mainstream consumer profile for broadcast and storage applications, the importance of this profile faded when the High profile was developed for those applications. * MPEG4 SP(Simple Profile) is mostly aimed for use in situations where low bit rate and low resolution are mandated by other conditions of the applications, like network bandwidth, device size etc.
  • Page 30 -. Compression When it is necessary to adjust a smooth transmission status according to network situations, users can increase the compressibility to carry out the network transmission stably. On the other hand, when it is necessary to maintain a detailed monitoring screen by enhancing the image quality, users can do so by decreasing the compressibility.
  • Page 31: Audio

    3.6.1.4 Audio The Network Camera can transmit audio to other clients using an external microphone and can play audio received from other clients by attaching a speaker. The Setup page has an additional menu item called Audio, which allows different audio configurations, such as, full duplex, and simplex.
  • Page 32 • Audio Input Audio from an external line source can be connected to the terminal I/O of the network camera. Input volume: If there are problems with the sound input being too low or high, it is possible to adjust the input gain for the microphone attached to the network camera. •...
  • Page 33: Date & Time

    3.6.1.5 Date & Time • Current Server Time It displays the current date and time (24h clock). The time can be displayed in 12h clock format in the overlay (see below). • New Server Time Select your time zone from the drop-down list. If you want the server clock to automatically adjust for daylight savings time, select the “Automatically adjust for daylight saving time changes”.
  • Page 34: Video & Image

    3.6.2 Video & Image ▼ Basic Refer to “3.6.1.3 Video & Image” for more details.
  • Page 35 ▼ Privacy Masking The privacy masking function allows you to mask parts of the video image to be transmitted. You can set up to eight privacy masks and the color of privacy masks is black. The privacy masks are configured by Mask windows. Each window can be selected by clicking with the mouse.
  • Page 36 ▼ Webcasting – Channel1 The VK2-540VRD can stream live video to a website. Copy HTML code generated on the screen and paste it in page code of the website you want to display live video. Note: To use webcasting service, the Enable Anonymous viewer login option must be...
  • Page 37: Audio

    3.6.3 Audio Refer to “3.6.1.4 Audio” for more details.
  • Page 38: Event

    3.6.4 Event 3.6.4.1 Event-In ▼ On Boot This is used to trigger the event every time the VK2-540VRD start. Select “Enable” to activate the On Boot event.
  • Page 39 ▼ Alarm In Select “Enable” to activate the alarm event. The VK2-540VRD supports 1 alarm input port. -. Type - Choose the type of alarm you wish to use from the drop-down list. -. Dwell Time - Set the dwell time an event lasts for the specified dwell time from the...
  • Page 40 ▼ Manual Trigger This option makes use of the manual trigger button provided on the live view page, which are used to start or stop the event type manually. Alternatively the event can be triggered via the product's API (Application Programming Interface).
  • Page 41 ▼ Motion Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image. A total of 8 Motion and/or Mask windows can be created and configured. Motion is detected in defined Motion windows, which are placed in the video image to target specific areas.
  • Page 42 • Motion Detection Setting The behavior for each window is defined by adjusting the Threshold and Sensitivity, as described below. A motion index is a set of parameters describing Window Name, Type, Threshold, Sensitivity, and Dwell Time. Window Types is one of Motion and Mask windows. -.
  • Page 43: Event-Out

    3.6.4.2 Event-Out ▼ SMTP(E-Mail) The VK2-540VRD can be configured to send event and error email messages via SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). • SMTP(E-Mail) Setting Select “Enable” to activate the SMTP operation. -. Mail Server / Port - Enter the host names (or IP addresses) and port numbers for your mail server in the fields provided, to enable the sending of notifications and image email messages from the camera to predefined addresses via SMTP.
  • Page 44 ▼ FTP & JPEG When the VK2-540VRD detects an event, it can record and saves images to an FTP server. Images can be sent as e-mail attachments. Check the box to enable the service.
  • Page 45 -. Additional suffix - Add either a date/time suffix or, a sequence number - with or without a maximum value ▼ HTTP Server When the VK2-540VRD detects an event, HTTP Server is used to receive uploaded image files and/or notification messages. Check the box to enable the service. • HTTP Server Setting -.
  • Page 46 ▼ Alarm Out When the VK2-540VRD detects an event, it can control external equipment connected to its alarm output port. Check the box to enable and then select either: -. Enable – When you select “Enable alarm out”, the output will be activated for as long...
  • Page 47 ▼ Audio Alert When the network camera detects an event, it can output a predefined audio data to external speaker. Check the box to enable the service. • Audio Alert Setting To use the audio alert with the Network Transmitter, an audio data file made by user must be uploaded from your PC.
  • Page 48 Audio Recorder To use Audio Recorder tool to make an audio file for Audio Alert function, you must install the NautilusClient16 on the installation CD at first. The NautilusClient16 program (All Programs>NautilusClient16> NautilusClient16) in your PC, the main window will be displayed as below. Click “Tool”...
  • Page 49 Procedures to make an audio file in G.711 format for Audio Alert. Connect the microphone in your PC. Click the Capture button and talk to the microphone to record the audio or voice. You can record up to 30 seconds. Click the Stop button to stop on capturing. Click the Save button and then set the file name to save a current capture file with PCM format.
  • Page 50: Event Map

    The event map allows you to change the settings and establish a schedule for each event trigger from the VK2-540VRD. You can register the event map up to max. 15. Click Add button to make a new event map and you can see a popup window as below.
  • Page 51: System

    The destination server must first be configured on the Event In page. Enter a message you want to send. -. Audio Alert: Select a Audio alert file the VK2-540VRD output when audio alert event triggered. The Audio alert file must first be configured on the Event In page.
  • Page 52: Security

    Live View page, as described below: • User Setting Check the box to enable anonymous viewer login to the VK2-540VRD without the user account. When using the user account, users have to try log-in at every access. • User List Setting This section shows a registered user account.
  • Page 53 -. HTTP & HTTPS • Upload Certificate To use HTTPS for communication with the VK2-540VRD, An official certificate issued by a CA (Certificate Authority) must be uploaded from your PC. Provide the path to the certificate directly, or use the Browse button to locate it. Then click the Upload button.
  • Page 54 ▼ IP Filtering Checking the Enable IP address filtering box enables the IP address filtering function. Up to 256 IP address entries may be specified (a single entry can contain multiple IP addresses). Click the Add button to add new filtered addresses. When the IP address filter is enabled, addresses added to the list are set as allowed or denied addresses.
  • Page 55: Date & Time

    From the Time Mode section, select the preferred method to use for setting the time: -. Synchronize with computer time - sets the time from the clock on your computer. -. Synchronize with NTP Server - the VK2-540VRD will obtain the time from an NTP server every 60 minutes.
  • Page 56 3.6.5.4 Network Setting in regard to network can be executed. Settings for IP, DNS, Host Name, Port, and ARP/Ping can be established, along with setting for DDNS, uPnP, QoS, and SNMP.
  • Page 57 IP address dynamically, it is also possible to use it to set a static, known IP address for a particular MAC address. -. Use the following IP address - To use a static IP address for the VK2-540VRD, check the radio button and then make the following settings: * IP address - Specify a unique IP address for your VK2-540VRD.
  • Page 58 • Internet DDNS(Dynamic Domain Name Service) When using the high-speed Internet with the telephone or cable network, users can operate the VK2-540VRD even on the floating IP environment in which IPs are changed at every access. Users should receive an account and password by visiting a DDNS service like http://www.dyndns.com/, or http://www.cctv-network.co.kr/.
  • Page 59 ▼ RTP Have a setting for sending and receiving an audio or video on a real-time basis. These settings are the IP address, port number, and Time-To-Live value to use for the media stream(s) in multicast H.264 format. Only certain IP addresses and port numbers should be used for multicast streams.
  • Page 60 ▼ UPnP The VK2-540VRD includes support for UPnP™. UPnP™ is enabled by default, and the VK2- 540VRD then is automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this protocol. Note: UPnP™ must be installed on your workstation if running Windows XP. To do this, open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and select Add/Remove Programs.
  • Page 61 ▼ QoS Quality of Service (QoS) provides the means to guarantee a certain level of a specified resource to selected traffic on a network. Quality can be defined as a maintained level of bandwidth, low latency, and no packet losses. The main benefits of a QoS-aware network are: -.
  • Page 62 • Auto Traffic Control Set a limitation on user network resources by designating the maximum bandwidth. -. Maximum bandwidth - In case of sharing other network programs or equipment, it is possible to set a limitation on the maximum bandwidth in the unit of Mbit/s or kbit/s. -.
  • Page 63: Network

    • NAT traversal Settings -. Enable - when enabled, the VK2-540VRD attempt to configure port mapping in a NAT router on your network, using UPnP™. Note that UPnP™ must be enabled in the VK2- 540VRD (see System>Network>UPnP). * automatic setting: The VK2-540VRD automatically search for NAT routers on your network.
  • Page 64 q Zeroconf Zeroconf allows the network camera to create and assign IP address for network cameras and connect to a network automatically. Zero configuration networking (zeroconf), is a set of techniques that automatically creates a usable Internet Protocol (IP) network without manual operator intervention or special configuration servers.
  • Page 65: Language

    q Bonjour The network camera includes support for Bonjour. When enabled, the network camera is automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this protocol. Note: Bonjour - Also known as zero-configuration networking, Bonjour enables devices to automatically discover each other on a network, without having to enter IP addresses or configure DNS servers.
  • Page 66: Maintenance

    • Update Server Carry out the upgrade by importing an upgrade file and pressing the ‘Upgrade’ button. During the upgrade, do not turn off the power of the VK2-540VRD. And try an access again after waiting five minutes or longer.
  • Page 67: Support

    The support page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact information, should you require technical assistance. • Logs The VK2-540VRD supports system log information. Click “System Log” button to get the log data. • Update Server -. Server Report – Click the “Server Report” button to get the important information about the server’s status and should always be included when requesting support.
  • Page 68: Camera Menu Control

    3.8 Camera Menu Control You can control camera menu in the live screen. Press the button on the left top in the live screen to activate the camera manual panel. Camera Menu Panel...
  • Page 69: Help

    The Help information window will be provided as a popup window so that users can open and read it without a need for log-in. It will offer a description on setting and Help page by which users can manipulate the VK2-540VRD without a reference to the manual.
  • Page 70: Resetting To The Factory Default Settings

    3.10 Resetting to the factory default settings To reset the VK2-540VRD to the original factory settings, go to the Setup > System > Maintenance web page (described in “3.6.5.6 Maintenance”) or use the control button on the VK2-540VRD, as described below: •...
  • Page 71: Appendix

    4. Appendix 4.1 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting if problems occur, verify the installation of the VK2-540VRD with the instructions in this manual and with other operating equipment. Isolate the problem to the specific piece of equipment in the system and refer to the equipment manual for further information.
  • Page 72: Preventive Maintenance

    4.2 Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance allows detection and correction of minor that faults before they become serious and cause equipment failure. Every three-month, perform the following maintenance. 1. Inspect all connection cables for deterioration or other damage. 2. Clean components with a clean damp cloth. 3.
  • Page 73: Product Specification

    4.3 Product Specification Main Item NTSC Image sensor 1/3” SONY Super HAD CCD Total pixels 811(H)x508(V) 795(H)x596(V) Scanning system 2:1 interlace Scanning frequency 15.734Khz(H)x59.94Hz(V) 15.625Khz(H)x50Hz(V) Sync. system Internal / Line lock Resolution 540 TV lines Min. illumination Color: 0.25 Lux, B/W: 0.01 Lux (Sense-Up: Off) S/N ratio 50dB (AGC Off) On/Off (Adjustable Gain)
  • Page 74 FCC, CE, UL, MIC System Requirement for Web Browser Ÿ Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, or Microsoft Windows Vista Ÿ CPU: Over Pentium IV 2.4Ghz, 512MB RAM, 10GB free disk or higher Ÿ...

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