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OUTDOOR PTZ IP DOME CAMERA
VN-V686WPU
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.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
VN-V686WPU
Serial No.
INSTRUCTIONS
LST0677-001C
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  • Page 1 OUTDOOR PTZ IP DOME CAMERA VN-V686WPU 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 Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book are subject to possible change without prior notice. INFORMATION (FOR CANADA) RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA) This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil num rique de la Class A est WARNING (FOR EUROPE): This is a Class A product.

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    Getting Started These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. 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

    Connecting the alarm signal cable ... 22 Network Requirements... 24 Network Settings IP Address Settings... 26 Setting the IP address for VN-V686WPU ... 26 When the IP address of VN-V686WPU is known... 31 When the IP address of VN-V686WPU is unknown... 31 Setting Using Internet Explorer Preparation...

  • Page 6: Features

    Getting Started Features Waterproof and weather-resistant chassis The anti-dust and drip-proof structure will shield the unit from rain, thus enabling it to be installed outdoors directly. (IP66 specifications) Realizing a High Picture Quality This product uses high resolution 410,000 pixels CCD and a new digital image processing IC to achieve high resolution and image quality.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    ● The Automatic Tracking function, Intelligent Tracking function and Motion Detection function are simple functions and cannot be used as a substitute for a security alarm. JVC shall not be liable for any inconveniences or damages caused in the event of error detection or when these functions cannot be detected.

  • Page 8: Operating Environment

    Getting Started Operating Environment Recommended Computer Specifications : Windows XP (Professional or Home Edition) (SP2) : Pentium4 1.5 GHz or higher Memory capacity: 1 GB and above Free hard disk space : 512 MB or more Display and video card : 1024 768 pixels or higher, True Color (24 or 32 bits)
  • Page 9 Do not connect an AC 24 V cable to AC110 V/AC 230 V power supply. The camera internal circuit will be damaged. Do not use the camera. Bring it to your nearest JVC dealer for repair (charged separately). To supply AC 24 V, use a AC 24 V supplying power unit that is insulated from AC 110 V /AC 230 V line.
  • Page 10 Getting Started Precautions (continued) Transporting the unit Remove the connecting cables when transporting the unit. When transporting the unit, turn off the power of the system. Pack the unit with cushioning material so as to avoid shock when transporting. Handle the unit with care and do not subject it to vibration or shock.
  • Page 11 Consumable parts The following are consumable parts. They must be replaced once they reach their lifetime. The lifetime is only an estimation and differs according to the usage environment and conditions. Replacement of consumable parts is chargeable within the guarantee period. ●...

  • Page 12: Name And Function Of Parts

    Getting Started Name and Function of Parts Camera Front side Camera securing hole (4 locations) This hole is used for mounting the camera on the wall. Cable connecting hole, cap Remove the cap and pull out the cables from this hole for connection.
  • Page 13 Inner structure of camera Heater ON/OFF Switch This is the automatic control ON/OFF switch of the built-in heater. The built-in heater prevents the dome cover from fogging and snow or frost from attaching to the dome cover. When installing the heater at an unrequired location, turn off the switch of the heater.

  • Page 14: Features

    Getting Started Features Surveillance Using Built-in Viewer VN-V686WPU comes with a Built-in ActiveX JPEG Viewer and MPEG4 Viewer. JPEG images and MPEG4 images of VN- V686WPU can be monitored using the computer by installing this Built-in Viewer on the computer.

  • Page 15: Camera Mounting Procedures

    Alarm VN-V686WPU comes with a motion detection feature and dual alarm input. By motion detection or alarm input, actions such as mail delivery, message transmission via TCP/ UDP, alarm output, turning to preset position, changing B&W mode can be triggered. These actions can also be triggered by combination of two alarm inputs.

  • Page 16: Connection/Installation

    Connection/Installation Mounting the Camera Setting Up the Wall Be sure to put on protective glasses to protect your eyes from falling objects when mounting the camera. Make holes in the wall Make holes (R 45 mm) for the connecting cables to pass through.
  • Page 17 Use the screws (x4) to mount the dome cover to the camera. As a guide, install three claws of the dome cover and the central mark. Install such that the central mark appears above the JVC mark of the camera. Position aligning claws (x3)
  • Page 18 Connection/Installation Mounting the Camera (continued) Mounting the Camera Mounting the fall prevention wire ● Mount the fall prevention wire of the camera to the fall prevention wire anchor bolt that was installed earlier. ● Secure the fall prevention wire tightly with a nut and washer.
  • Page 19 Connecting the alarm cable (A Page 22) Connect the alarm cable and wind the waterproof tape (adhesive). After connecting, push the cable into the arm of the camera. Wind the waterproof tape (adhesive) Note ： ● For cables that are not used, be sure to wrap the ends individually with insulating tape.

  • Page 20: Power Connection

    V686WPU unit within the same LAN environment, and wait for a while (at least 10 minutes) or power off and on all network devices under the same LAN environment. Insulating Otherwise, access to VN-V686WPU may fail. tape 100 m 180 m R2.0 R2.6...
  • Page 21 ● Do not connect an AC 24 V cable to AC 110 V/ AC 230 V power supply. The camera internal circuit will be damaged. Do not use the camera. Bring it to your nearest JVC dealer for repair (charged separately). ● Turn on the power only after the connection for all the devices is complete.

  • Page 22: Lan Cable Connection

    Connection/Installation LAN Cable Connection Connect the camera to a hub or computer using a LAN cable. Cable to use ● Shield (STP) cable ● Make use of a Category 5 (or higher) cable when 100BASE-TX is used. When connecting to a hub Make use of a straight cable.
  • 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

    If the entire bandwidth is used by the multicast stream, control of this camera via the network may fail. ● Data volume to be sent by VN-V686WPU varies with the settings and number of distributions. ● The maximum bit rate for transmission is about 20 Mbps.
  • Page 25 Total maximum Packet Loss bit rate When acquiring images from VN-V686WPU via TCP, packet loss may be recovered by TCP 12 Mbps transmission. When there is considerable delay in the network, however, missing data may occur and the image frame rate may drop.

  • Page 26: Network Settings

    : 255.255.255.0 Default gateway : None Memo ● To set a static IP address for VN-V686WPU, connect VN-V686WPU, the switching hub and the computer for setting using a straight LAN cable of Category 5 and above. Set up the computer for setting the IP address.
  • Page 27 IP address setting at the computer Set the computer to an IP address that enables communication with VN-V686WPU. 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 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 It takes about one minute for the camera to reboot. Memo ● Access from this computer may fail when the IP address of VN-V686WPU is changed. To enable access to VN-V686WPU from the same computer, alter the IP address at the computer accordingly.

  • Page 31: When The Ip Address Of Vn-V686Wpu Is Known

    When the IP address of VN-V686WPU is known When the IP address of VN-V686WPU is known, it can be changed by accessing the built-in web page of VN-V686WPU 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-V686WPU 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) Enter user name and password User name and password entry will be required at the beginning. There are three access authorization levels to VN-V686WPU. The factory settings are as follows. User Default Description Name...
  • Page 35 ● Do not reset or turn off the power of VN- V686WPU immediately after the settings are changed. Otherwise, changes may not be saved, and VN-V686WPU may be restored to the factory settings. ● If settings are changed when sending JPEG or MPEG4, the transmission may be temporarily cancelled.

  • 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-V686WPU 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. 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 steps. Stabilizer Level 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 ●...

  • 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-V686WPU. 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.

  • 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 Mail PrePostRecording + FTP The maximum transmission rate of FTP is 1 Mbps. If a new FTP trigger TCP/UDP Data PinOutout 1 Make : Changes Alarm Output 1 to Make. PinOutout 1 Breake : Changes Alarm Output 1 to Break. PinOutout 2 Make : Changes Alarm Output 2 to Make.
  • 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, Memo ● When the second trigger is turned off, the action will be invoked only by the first trigger.
  • 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 second 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 Applicable day of week Alarm action : Mask span Applicable time period Pre-/Post-recording parameter: [PrePostRecording Frame Rate] [PrePostRecording Before Trigger] [PrePostRecording After Trigger] The maximum time intervals for [PrePostRecording Before Trigger] and [PrePostRecording After Trigger] are determined by the JPEG size on the Encoding page as well as [PrePostRecording Frame Rate].

  • 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 Auto Tracking/ This item sets the Auto Tracking and Intelligent Tracking settings. Auto Tracking: Intelligent Moves to the home position when Auto Return starts. This function Tracking 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) BAuto 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-V686WPU. 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 Adjustment This item adjusts the mask.

  • 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-V686WPU, video images may not appear on the [Motion Detection] page due to the maximum distribution limit of VN-V686WPU. Stop other clients...

  • 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 IP Setting For setting the DHCP client function. Connect VN-V686WPU 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- V686WPU 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 Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) Details Page This page is for performing detailed network setting. 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 69: Protocol Page

    ● Press the [OK] button to enable the new settings. ● 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-V686WPU. (1- 65535) Port The default port number setting is 80 .

  • 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-V686WPU shuts down accidentally during multicast transmission, multicast transmission will restart automatically after VN-V686WPU 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-V686WPU will also deny access when instructions for transmission to the specified IP address are sent via API.

  • Page 74: Time Page

    Access Interval For setting the time interval for access to the NTP server. Time Displays the time on the clock of VN-V686WPU. The clock time can be changed by entering an appropriate value. (Second value cannot be specified.) In addition, time will be recorded in the JPEG headers distributed by VN- V686WPU.

  • Page 75: Password Page

    VN-V686WPU 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-V686WPU 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 Setting (continued) List of Factory Settings of Each Page Camera Page Item Camera ID Monitor Type Black Level Gamma Active Gamma Level Enhance Frequency Enhance Level Color Level Stabilizer Stabilizer Level Noise Reduction Sense Up ALC Priority Shutter Speed B/W Mode IR Preset AF...
  • Page 79 Alarm Environment Page Item SMTP Server Port Number Send Mail Address POP before SMTP POP Server Port Number Username Password FTP Server Directory Username Password Periodic FTP Periodic FTP Interval Periodic FTP Time Filter Periodic FTP Time Filter PrePostRecording Frame Rate PrePostRecording Before Trigger PrePostRecording After Trigger...
  • Page 80 Setting Using Internet Explorer Setting (continued) List of Factory Settings of Each Page (Cont’d) Auto Patrol Page Item Position Time Privacy Mask Page Item Privacy Mask Mask 0 to 7 Brightness Password Motion Detection Page Item Mask Detection Level Basic Page Item IP Setting DHCP Enable...
  • Page 81 Access Restrictions Page Item 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 operator : vn-v686 user Factory Settings : 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- V686WPU.

  • Page 83: Operation Page

    Operation Page Displays the operating status of VN-V686WPU. This page can be used during access using admin or operator . Total Sending Displays the total TCP/UDP bit rate sent by VN-V686WPU as well as the individual bit rates. Bitrate Destination Displays the destination that VN-V686WPU 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-V686WPU. 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 When plug-in tools such as the Yahoo or Google toolbar are included in the Internet Explorer, disable the pop-up block function of these plug-in tools as well Memo ● To use Built-in MPEG4 Viewer of VN-V686WPU, install “ffdshow” that is open source codec. You can download “ffdshow” from the Internet.
  • 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-V686WPU 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 file name is made up of the year, month, day, hour, minute, second, and millisecond. The time denoted by the file name is based on the time at the computer and not the internal clock of VN-V686WPU. Motion images cannot be captured. Pauses/Resumes playback of images.
  • Page 96 ● When the PTZ Controller screen is first opened in the computer, ActiveX will be installed. Displays Built-in Viewer settings window. 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-V686WPU unit.
  • Page 97 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-V686WPU. (A Page 38) Select On to display the title of the position that is being displayed.
  • Page 98 (When the viewer is installed: VN-V686) Operator password is required to control VN-V686WPU and to get preset position title from VN-V686WPU. To use PTZ Controller or to display preset position title, enter operator password. When the operator password has been entered under other settings, it will be displayed as ●●●●●●.
  • 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-V686WPU 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 Pause 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. Pauses/Resumes playback of motion images.
  • Page 101 Setup Memo ● To use Built-in MPEG4 Viewer of VN-V686WPU, install “ffdshow” that is open source codec. 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 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-V686WPU. (A Page 38) Select On to display the title of the position that is being displayed.
  • Page 103 Operator Password Cancel Memo ● To use Built-in MPEG4 Viewer of VN-V686WPU, 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. This setting screen is used to set Built-in Viewer as a software on the computer, and does not apply to settings of the VN-V686WPU unit.
  • 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-V686WPU 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

    Shortcut for Built-in Viewer Creating a shortcut for Built-in Viewer on the Desktop screen of the computer saves you the trouble of having to enter the URL in the Internet Explorer. Create the shortcut by following the procedure below. Launch the Internet Explorer Right-click at an arbitrary point on the Internet Explorer screen and select [Create Shortcut]...

  • 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. Note ：...
  • 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 Auto Patrol Auto Trace...
  • Page 108 Settings and operation of Built-in Viewer PTZ Controller Operation (continued) Operation (continued) Zoom Pan/Tilt manual operation button, [Home] button Speed Pan/Tilt Focus/Zoom Variable Speed 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.
  • Page 109 B/W Mode This sets the function to switch from Color to B&W mode. Color Black & White Auto Low,Auto Mid,Auto High Memo To ensure a successful B&W/Color switching ● If the [B/W Mode] item is set to Auto Low, Auto Mid, Auto High , the B&W/ Color setting can be switched according to the brightness of the object, but the condition of illumination and field angle may make this impossible.
  • 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. [Setting values : 0 to 255] Memo ● Click the button once to change to the next value. To change the value continuously, click repeatedly.

  • 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. JPEG Viewer screen Memo ● You can change the tracking target any time by clicking the object while Locked or Losing is displayed.

  • 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

    Auto Pan Setting This item sets the Auto Pan operation which moves at a certain speed from the configured [Start Position]. Click the [Auto Pan] tab on the [PTZ Controller] screen and configure settings at the [Auto Pan] setting screen. Click the [Position Memory] tab to display the [Position Memory] screen.
  • 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

    LAN in which a DHCP server does not exist. ● Search tool in attached CD-ROM is available to find VN-V686WPU from a PC in the same LAN. Check the Internet Explorer settings. When a proxy server is in use, configure the proxy server settings of the Internet Explorer accordingly.
  • 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-V686WPU. Make use of a network that supports IGMP v2 for multicast transmission.
  • Page 118 Causes and Countermeasures The maximum number of images that can be sent by VN-V686WPU via TCP is 20, and up to 20 Built- in Viewers can be connected to each VN-V686WPU unit. Make use of multicast for monitoring when the number of areas exceeds the above number.

  • Page 119: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Head Image pickup device : 1/4 type, Interline Transfer CCD 768 (H) x 494 (V) Minimum object illumination Color : 1.0 lx (50 % output, AGC Super, WIDE edge, Monitor Type CRT, Black Level 2) 0.5 lx (25 % output, AGC Super, WIDE edge, Monitor Type CRT, Black Level 2) During B&W : 0.08 lx (50 % output, AGC...
  • Page 120 Others Specifications (continued) Accessories :Start-up Guide ... 1 CD-ROM ... 1 Warranty Card (For USA)... 1 Service Information Card (For USA) ... 1 RJ-45 Conversion Connector... 1 Dimension [Unit: mm (inch)] SR75 (2 350 (13 25/32 Wall mounting hole [Unit: mm (inch)] 152(5 63/64 126(4...
  • Page 121 LST0677-001C © 2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited...

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