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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.
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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.
Connectors and Controls ..........................2 Lens Adjustments ............................3 Connections ..............................4 Camera Configuration............................. 5 ViconNet Configuration..........................16 Appendix ................................ 22 Shipping Instructions............................ 25 Network Cable..............................26 Technical Information ........................... 27 Vicon Standard Equipment Warranty......................29 XX194-00-03 Rev 110 MP-955 Series Megapixel Camera...
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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.
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.
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.
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. Lens Adjustments The MP-955 cameras are supplied with a 4.2 mm fixed megapixel lens. To install the lens, remove the cover from the threaded end of the lens and screw it into the camera’s lens mount.
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.
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.
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Login 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.
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.
Video Settings 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.
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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 GB 151.2 GB 648.0 GB 4 (constant mode) 1200 13.0 GB 90.7 GB...
Video Adjustments The Video Adjustment screen allows making changes to the actual camera settings for Brightness, Saturation and Contrast. Click button when settings are complete. Click Quit to return to the Configuration screen. Camera Setup Setup each camera in the system using the Camera Setup screen. Video Flipping inverts the image. Video Mirror reverses the image.
setting individual values for Red Gain and Blue Gain using a scale of 1-255; 1 is the least amount of red or blue color, 255 is the most. Manual should be used if the light range is out of any of the choices.
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Upgrade Firmware If the firmware needs to be upgraded, use the Firmware screen. (See upgrade instructions.) Factory Defaults To return the camera to its factory defaults, select the Factory Default screen. Click button when settings are complete. XX194-00-03 Rev 110 MP-955 Series Megapixel Camera...
Default Settings Menu Item Detail Default Setting Dynamic IP address Selected as default Static IP address If selected: 192.168.01.00 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...
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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 Video Flipping Not checked Video Mirror Not checked Lens Compensation Checked NightTime Gain Threshold 80 (color camera only) Camera Setup White Balance Mode...
Adding Camera to the ViconNet System The I-ONYX MP-955 cameras will not automatically show up on the camera 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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This screen allows you to add/search a camera, edit an existing camera or delete a camera. Because the same screen is being used for third party cameras, some cameras may already be in the list. To add a camera 1. Click the button on the I-Onyx 9xx and Third party Camera settings screen.
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2. Enter a Camera Name for this camera and select IP (DNS is not available). From the Vendor dropdown list, select Vicon. 3. The format for this camera is set from the camera’s Video Settings screen. Select the same format, MPEG-4 of M-JPEG.
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5. Enter a User Name and Password for this camera. This will be the camera’s identity in its browser. It is recommended that the user be administrator level to be able to access all camera features. 6. Click the button. This is a direct link to the browser for that camera.
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Network Considerations The MP-955 IP Cameras 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-955 camera connected to a ViconNet Workstation or can be complex with the addition of several networks interconnected via WAN.
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XX194-00-03 Rev 110 MP-955 Series 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 (IP Camera Setup 2). Vicon recommends that this utility be used only as a tool to find an...
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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.
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).
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).
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: 275 mA. separate PC application PoE: 90 mA. software. Power Consumption: 12 VDC: 3.3 W max.
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;...
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.
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