Vicon I-Onyx MP-955 Installation & Operation Manual

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XX194-00-00

MP-955 AND MP-955DN IP

COLOR AND DAY/NIGHT MEGAPIXEL

CAMERAS

Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your

requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the

documentation. This system has not been designed to be used in life-critical situations and must not

be used for this purpose.

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain

or moisture.

Product specifications subject to change without notice.

Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc.

ViconNet, Kollector, I-Onyx and their logos are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc.

VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788

TEL: 631-952-CCTV (2288) FAX: 631-951-CCTV (2288)

TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116

24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266)

UK: 44 (0) 1489-566300

WEB: www.vicon-cctv.com

Vicon part number 8009-8194-00-00

Rev 908

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Page 1 COLOR AND DAY/NIGHT MEGAPIXEL CAMERAS Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the documentation. This system has not been designed to be used in life-critical situations and must not be used for this purpose.
Page 3: Fcc Notice
FCC Notice Note: Complies with Federal Communications Commission Rules & Regulations Part 15, Subpart B for a Class A digital device. WARNING This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Installation................................. 2 Connectors and Controls ..........................2 Connections ..............................4 Camera Configuration............................. 5 ViconNet Configuration..........................16 Appendix ................................ 23 Shipping Instructions............................ 26 Network Cable..............................27 Technical Information ........................... 28 Vicon Standard Equipment Warranty......................30 XX194-00-00 Rev 908 MP-955DN Megapixel Camera...
Page 6 8. Accessories - Do not place the unit on an unstable surface power supply is intended to serve as the disconnect device, to avoid falling. Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended mounting follow the guidelines below: accessories.
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction The information in this manual covers the installation and operation of the MP-955 and MP-955DN I-Onyx® Megapixel IP Dome Camera. These cameras dome should only be installed by a qualified technician using approved materials and wiring practices in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, state, and local electrical codes. Read these instructions thoroughly before beginning an installation.
Page 8: Installation
Installation Connectors and Controls Reset Button Rear Panel Ethernet Port The camera connects to the Ethernet via a standard RJ-45 connector. Supporting NWay (auto negotiation), this IP camera can auto detect the speed of local network segment (10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet). The camera supports PoE, so it can be powered through the Ethernet port as well.
Page 9 I/O Terminal Connector Not supported by ViconNet (for future use). Power Input If power input is 12 VDC, make connections as labeled below. LED lights when there is power to the camera. XX194-00-00 Rev 908 MP-955DN Megapixel Camera...
Page 10: Connections
Connections Follow the procedures below to connect the IP device to other equipment in the system. 1. If using 12 VDC, connect the power adaptor to the camera and then to an appropriate power source. 2. When powering with PoE, connect camera’s Ethernet port to an Ethernet (RJ-45) connector. If your camera has built-in PoE, you can regard it as a Powered Device(PD) and connect it directly to a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device, such as a PoE switch.
Page 11: Camera Configuration
Camera Configuration The I-ONYX MP-955 series of megapixel cameras are configured in a different way than other ViconNet cameras. Initial setup and configuration are NOT done through VNSetup software but through a Web Browser interface. These cameras will not show up on the ViconNet Setup Site Selection list.
Page 12 Login with administrator’s account and password and then click button. Note: Default administrator account is set to Admin; password is set to 123456. After logging in, an ActiveX pop-up will display. ActiveX is not required to configure the camera or for it to work in ViconNet, but it is required to view video through the browser.
Page 13 Consult your IT administrator as required. Be sure to correctly check either Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) or Static IP Address. Vicon recommends a Static IP Address. If a Dynamic IP Address is desired, refer to Appendix on how to use the IP Utility.
Page 14 Enter the Host Name (camera name) and desired menu Language from the drop down list. Vicon recommends that AutoDetect be selected for the WAN Port. Set the HTTP Port to the desired port; Vicon recommends keeping the default port 80. Be sure to click button with each change.
Page 15 Using the Video Setting screen, review the default video settings. The choice of settings in this menu has a direct impact on the video quality. Streaming Method is used to select how video is delivered to its destination; choose TCP Only for Unicast or Multicast Only for Multicast.
Page 16 Table 1: Constant Bit Rate Guidelines (MPEG-4 Mode Video Settings Expected Recording Duration Frame Rate Video Resolution Maximum 1 day 7 days 30 days Bit Rate (K) NTSC 8 (constant mode) 2000 21.6 G 151.2 G 648.0 G 4 (constant mode) 1200 13.0 G 90.7 G...
Page 17 Setup each camera in the system using the Camera Setup screen. Video Flipping inverts the image. Video Mirror reverses the image. Lens Compensation loads the best video setting for the lens that is included with the camera. Some of the fields displayed in this screen change according to the selections made. White Balance Mode adjusts the color according to the light source in the scene (color temperature).
Page 18 To set up new users (for login purpose), use the User Account screen. Click button when settings are complete. The information summary on the camera can be found in the System Info screen. XX194-00-00 Rev 908 MP-955DN Megapixel Camera...
Page 19 If the firmware needs to be upgraded, use the Firmware screen. (See upgrade instructions.) To return the camera to its factory defaults, select the Factory Default screen. Click button when settings are complete. Menu Item Detail Default Setting Dynamic IP address Selected as default Static IP address If selected: 192.168.01.00...
Page 20 Host Setting Host Name Language English Network Link Speed & WAN Port Auto Detect Duplex Disabled Host Settings ToS Priority Normal Service HTTP Port Port Mapping Search Server Port 1 6005 Search Server Port 2 6006 SNTP/NTP Server IP Address 192.168.0.2 Sync Time 1 Day...
Page 21 Video Flipping Not checked Video Mirror Not checked Lens Compensation Checked NightTime Gain Threshold 80 (color camera only) Camera Setup White Balance Mode Auto Exposure Mode Auto Sharpness AGC Gain Maximum Auto Shutter Speed Slowest Flickerless Mode 60 Hz User Root User Account User Account Setting...
Page 22: Viconnet Configuration
ViconNet Configuration Adding Camera to the ViconNet System The I-ONYX MP-955DN camera will not automatically show up on the site list. It must be added to the ViconNet system. Unlike non-ViconNet cameras, this camera does not require a third party license to be used in the system.
Page 23 This screen allows you to add a site, edit an existing site or delete a site. Because the same screen is being used for third party cameras, some cameras may already be in the list. To add an MP-955 camera 1.
Page 24 IP address and is only available if the camera is registered in the DNS.) From the Vendor dropdown list, select Vicon. 3. Select a format for the camera. Only formats that are supported by this camera will display (MPEG-4 and M-JPEG).
Page 25 6. Click the button. This is a direct link to the browser for that camera. 7. Click Save to save your settings and Close to exit the window. An Undo button is provided. To edit an existing site 1. Click the button on the Third party site settings screen.
Page 26 Formatting the Camera After the camera(s) is defined in the Third Party Site screen, the format can be defined in the Third Party Format screen. Note: Third party format is set up in each workstation individually; it is not a global setting for the camera(s). Therefore, if a camera can send both M-JPEG and MPEG-4 images, user can request M-JPEG on certain sites even if the camera is defined as MPEG-4.
Page 27 Network Considerations The MP-955DN IP Camera can be connected to any ViconNet network (Version 5 software). ViconNet NVRs, DVRs and Workstations can be used for live viewing and recording of network-streamed video. A network can be as simple as a single MP-955DN camera connected to a ViconNet Workstation or can be complex with the addition of several networks interconnected via WAN.
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Page 29: Appendix
The information in this appendix is intended to explain how to use the IP Utility that is on the CD provided with the camera (IP Camera Setup 2). Vicon recommends that this utility be used only as a tool to find an...
Page 30 To Edit Camera Information 1. Check the checkbox of the camera you want to edit. 2. Click Edit Account tab. 3. Enter Account and Password to connect to the camera (default user is Admin and default password is 123456). 4. Click Apply button. 5.
Page 31: Upgrade Firmware
2. Click Browse button to select the firmware file you will be using for the upgrade (as you obtained from Vicon Technical Support). 3. Click Browse button to select the MD5 file you will be using for the upgrade (as you obtained from Vicon Technical Support).
Page 32: Shipping Instructions
Shipping Instructions Use the following procedure when returning a unit to the factory: 1. Call or write Vicon for a Return Authorization (R.A.) at one of the locations listed below. Record the name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.
Page 33: Network Cable
Network Cable Caution: Careful selection of proper cable is essential to obtain the best performance. Vicon assumes no responsibility for poor performance when cables other than the recommended types, or equivalent, are used. Materials Use pure copper stranded conductors to obtain a low DC resistance. The preferred insulation and cable jacket is Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Page 34: Technical Information
Technical Information ELECTRICAL (ViconNet) SOFTWARE OPERATION Input Power Source: 12 VDC or PoE (IEEE 802.3af Class 3). Network Setup: Standard network protocol type using IP addressing scheme and Current: 12 VDC: 300 mA. separate PC application PoE: 360 mA. software. Power Consumption: 12 VDC: 3.3 W max.
Page 35: Controls And Connectors
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS MECHANICAL Dimensions: See Figure. External Controls: System Status: Red LED. Height (H): 2.17 in. (55 mm). Reset button: Sets factory Width (W): 2.64 in. (67 mm). defaults. Length (L): 5.1 in. (129.5 mm). Distance from Base Connectors: Power: 12 VDC: 3-pin terminal;...
Page 36: Vicon Standard Equipment Warranty
Software supplied either separately or in hardware is furnished on an “As Is” basis. Vicon does not warrant that such software shall be error (bug) free. Software support via telephone, if provided at no cost, may be discontinued at any time without notice at Vicon’s sole discretion.
Page 37 Vicon Industries Inc. Corporate Headquarters 89 Arkay Drive Hauppauge, New York 11788 631-952-CCTV (2288) 800-645-9116 Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288) Vicon Europe Headquarters Brunel Way Fareham, PO15 5TX United Kingdom +44 (0) 1489 566300 Fax: +44 (0) 1489 566322 Germany vin-videotronic infosystems gmbh...

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