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MP-955IR IP IR MEGAPIXEL BULLET CAMERA 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.
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.
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The product shows a significant change in performance. 6. Attachments - Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended attachments to prevent unit damage and personal injury. 20. Replacement Parts - Use only Vicon specified replacement 7.
Introduction The information in this manual covers the installation and operation of the MP-955IR I-Onyx® Megapixel IP Bullet Camera. This camera 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.
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 XX194-10-04 Rev 110 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
Lens Adjustments The MP-955IR camera is supplied with a 3.3-12 mm varifocal megapixel lens. To adjust the varifocal lens, go to the Camera Setup screen and unclick Lens Compensation. Open the iris to the maximum for the most light and adjust the focal length to Wide to make the depth of field smaller.
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. 3. Connect a PC to the Ethernet hub (RJ-45 connector). XX194-10-04 Rev 110 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
(such as steel beams, headers, pipes, electrical wiring, etc.) which would interfere with the mounting of the camera and that the location can support the weight of the unit [the MP-955IR unit weighs 1.52 lb (0.69 kg)]. Route all necessary cables to the installation location.
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Loosen the screws and remove the sunshield. Install the camera onto an appropriate mount using the mounting holes provided (the MP-955IR is compatible with most Vicon mounts). Install the mount according to the instructions provided with the mount. XX194-10-04 Rev 110 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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Rotate the camera front counter-clockwise to remove the camera cover. XX194-10-04 Rev 110 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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Use the levers to adjust the lens focus and zoom. Focus adjust lever Zoom adjust lever Iris adjustment: • Open to maximum for maximum sensitivity • Close for maximum depth of field but reduced sensitivity Re-install the sunshield and camera cover. XX194-10-04 Rev 110 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
DHCP server. Refer to Appendix for instructions on locating cameras with unknown IP addresses. Network Settings The default IP address of the MP-955IR camera is 192.168.0.100. Make sure the IP camera and your PC are on the same network subnet mask (segment) before attempting to access the camera.
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ViconNet, but it is required to view video through the browser. If you want to view video through the browser, install ActiveX at this time. The video will display. Preview the video. Select Quit to return to Configuration screen. Select Quit to close this screen and return to the Configuration screen. XX194-10-04 Rev 110 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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.
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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.
2 that follow for guidelines in setting bitrate mode. For Serial Port, Video Control Port and Video Streaming Port fields, leave the default settings. These items are not applicable at this time. Click button when settings are complete. XX194-10-04 Rev 110 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
Indoor 1 (2850 K) or Indoor 2 (3150 K), Outdoor 1 (5000 K) or Outdoor 2 (6000 K), Hold Current, Manual or Auto. If Hold Current is selected, the camera uses the current scene environment to evaluate white balance in all cases. If Manual is selected as White Balance Mode, XX194-10-04 Rev 110 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
To set up new users (for login purpose), use the User Account screen. Click button when settings are complete. System Information The information summary on the camera can be found in the System Info screen. XX194-10-04 Rev 110 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
WAN Setting Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 ISP Gateway: 192.168.0.254 WAN Settings PPPoE Blank DNS Server Setting Primary DNS Server Blank Secondary DNS Server Blank DDNS Server Setting DDNS Type Disabled Service ISP Members.dyndns.org Host Name Blank XX194-10-04 Rev 110 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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Constant Bit Rate Video Maximum Bitrate Unlimited Bitrate Serial Port Baud Rate 9600 Serial Port Control 8, None, 1 Video Control Port 6001 Video Streaming Port 6002 Motion Enable Not checked Video Adjustment Brightness Saturation Contrast XX194-10-04 Rev 110 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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User Account Setting Account Admin Password 123456 User 1-10 Blank To restore all default settings, click Save Reboot and wait about 30 seconds for system reboot. Logout To logout, select Logout from the Main screen. XX194-10-04 Rev 110 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
Adding Camera to the ViconNet System The I-ONYX MP-955IR 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.
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After being named, the camera can be activated. 2. Click on the camera. Click the button. 3. The Camera Details area will become enabled. XX194-10-04 Rev 110 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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4. The Port Number will default to 80. This is the most standard port. The port selected here must be the same as the port selected in the Host Settings screen in the browser. XX194-10-04 Rev 110 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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3. Select Yes to delete the camera. Click Save to save your changes and Close to exit the window. The I-Onyx 9xx camera is formatted from its configuration screens. The button is not used to format the camera through ViconNet. XX194-10-04 Rev 110 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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Storage size and location types including local Workstation recording, attached SCSI RAID and integrated NAS/SAN devices. Refer to the ViconNet workstation manual XX113-3X for complete information on operation. A copy of the manual can be found on the CD included. XX194-10-04 Rev 110 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
The information in this appendix is intended to explain how to use the IP Utility that is on the CD provided with the camera. This utility is similar to VNSetup on Vicon cameras. Vicon recommends that this utility be used only as a tool to find an unknown IP address for a camera and to upgrade the firmware.
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3. Enter Account and Pass word. 4. Click Apply button. 5. Account and Password fields are automatically entered for the camera. 1. Enter Account and Password. 2. Click Action to change the Hostname, IP Address and port number. XX194-10-04 Rev 110 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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4. Click Apply button to upgrade firmware and MD5 of this camera; after several minutes the camera will reboot. NOTE: Before upgrading the firmware and MD5 of the camera, make sure you choose the correct version of this server. XX194-10-04 Rev 110 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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.
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).
ENVIRONMENTAL Web Browser: Microsoft Internet Operating Explorer 6.0 or above. -4 to 122° F Temperature Range: (-20 to +50° C). Software Security: Password protection 20 to 80% relative, configured by administrator. Humidity: noncondensing. Connections XX194-10-04 Rev 110 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
Vicon Security Management Systems (SMS) All Models: All hardware is warranted for two years from date of original retail purchase. Any product sold as “special” or not listed in Vicon’s commercial price list: One year from date of original retail purchase.
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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 Vicon Germany Kornstieg 3...
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