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NETWORK ENCODER VN-A1U INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the JVC VN-A1U. To gain maximum benefit from this product, read this instruction manual carefully before use and retain it for future reference. The serial number is very important for maintaining quality of your product. At the time of - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 2
with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appli- ance. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manu- S3126A facturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 3
service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled into the appliance. c. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the op- erating instructions - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 4
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Information for USA approved by JVC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book are subject - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 5
WARNING Keep away from moisture Fire or electrical shock can result from the presence of moisture. Spillage can occur from objects containing water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc.) and should not be placed on top of this device. Do not touch Do not touch lines ( - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 6
below. Grasp the contents of the symbols completely before reading this manual. This represents the contents in which the probabilities WARNING for death or gives you some guidelines or instructions. Specific contents of instructions (unplug the power cord from the outlet in case of - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 7
result in injury or damage. Use special caution with children. Use only the specified accessories. Use only the accessories specified in the instruction manual with this device. The use of other accessories can result in fire or electrical shock. Have your local dealer perform an internal inspection - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 8
the case of any possible errors that may be found in this instruction manual. • The contents of this instruction manual are subject to change without notice. • When this product is normal recording and playback are not possible due to problems with this product or with the computer software, etc. 8 - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 9
10 Operating Environment 11 To ensure correct usage 12 VN-A1U Setup ...13 Before starting setup 13 Names of VN-A1U parts 14 Setup ...16 Controller Software Operation 41 Starting picture screen 57 Snapshot function 57 Motion detection standby 60 Troubleshooting ...61 Specifications ...63 9 - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 10
. Home page: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/pro/vnetworks/ Package Contents This product includes all of the following items. If any item should be missing, please contact your local dealer. ● VN-A1U main unit ● CD-ROM {V.Networks Controller, Instructions manual (This document)} ● Read Me - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 11
than described as operating environmnts for this software in INSTRUCTIONS, please follow these requirements firstly. LAN environment ● 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX networks mutually connected by hubs, etc., that conform to IEEE 802.3 or IEEE802.3u. ● The VN-A1U and a PC can be connected directly by using - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 12
the unit. When the backup becomes unavailable, the lithium battery should be replaced. Please contact the person in charge of professional camera at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. 12 - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 13
be turned on, complete steps 2 - 5 before step 1. 2.Connect the VN-A1U to the network. (The power to the VN-A1U should be ON.) 3. Set the VN-A1U IP address. * When setting the VN-A1U IP address, be sure to contact the network administrator for assignment or approval. When installing the second and - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 14
Names of VN-A1U parts STATUS NETWORK REMOTE VN-A1U NETWORK ENCODER 6 8 10 CLASS 2 ONLY FOR USA ISOLATED POWER ONLY FOR EUROPE 1 2 34 Front Rear 5 7 9 11 12 1 Status indicator Blinks in green during normal operation. 2 Network indicator No connection status 10 Mbit/s linked status 10 - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 15
68 79 For details on the COM1 and COM2 ports software, please contact the person in charge of professional cameras at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. 8 COM2 port RS-232C or RS-422/485 remote control terminals. Two remote control modes can be selected using separate software. • Remote - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 16
at a time. Once duplication of IP addresses has occurred (and after confirming that only one VN-A1U exists in the same LAN environment), wait a while (10 minutes or longer), or turn off the power of all the network devices on the same LAN environment, before turning the power ON again. If this is - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 17
2. Alarm IN/OUT connection Connect external devices to the ALARM INPUT/OUTPUT as shown below. COM OUT 1 2 G INPUT OUTPUT ALARM External device IN External device OUT 1 External device OUT 2 ● Cable connection and disconnection Press the sensor insert button when connecting and - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 18
● Summary of alarm input/output functions Alarm input VN-A1U 1.2 G Interlocked alarm triggered by alarm input OUT at High level: 3.3 V. Sensor devices Infrared sensor, door sensor, metal sensor, manual switch, etc. Interface condition of ALARM OUTPUT terminals NPN open-collector output or - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 19
● Alarm input interface circuits VN-A1U DC 3.3 V R 1.2 3.3 V G GND Alarm input equivalent circuit 0.6 mA Recommended connection cable Length : 50 meters (194 feet) or less Recommended cable type : UL1007, UL1015 or equivalent cable, - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 20
R IN COM Buzzer, lamp, LED, etc. GND GND * Alarm setup menu of the V.NETWORKS Setup Tool When an alarm device with a similar structure to the interface circuits shown here is connected, the OUTPUT signal level of the VN-A1U varies as shown below according to the output port setup. Alarm device - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 21
. 512 MB capacity). 3-1 Removing the front cover Remove the two screws 1 and remove the front cover. Front cover STATUS NETWORK REMOTE VN-A1U NETWORK ENCODER 1 3-2 Inserting/removing the Compact Flash card Insert the Compact Flash card horizontally into the insertion slot 2. To remove the Compact - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 22
4. Setting the VN-A1U IP address 4-1 Changing the IP address of the PC Display the network settings panel by selecting Settings from the Start button, then selecting Control Panel and Network, in that order. 1 Select the TCP/IP item, then click on Properties. 2 Before making a change, always make a - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 23
CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The setup program is in the \JVC folder on the CD-ROM. Execute \JVC\Setup.exe and follow the displayed instructions to setup the software. 5-2 Installing the V.Networks Setup Tool Execute the \JVC\setup\Setup.exe file on the CD-ROM, and then complete the installation - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 24
value suitable for the setting operation. If a suitable value is not known, check with the network administrator. The VN-A1U ID corresponds to the identification code located on the VN-A1U body. Only alphanumerics can be entered. The user does not participate directly. Normally, consecutive numbers - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 25
6-1 Motion Detection Setting The VN-A1U incorporates a motion detection function and its parameters can be setup by the user. The motion detection is based on the error between the reference image and current image. Click the MotionDetection button in the V.NETWORKS Setup Tool window to display the - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 26
When the Detail button is clicked the MotionDetection Setting window is displayed as shown below. Set the motion detection parameters in this window. Each parameter is set to the luminance value per area (8 x 8 = 64-pixel array) as a target value. Set the intervals for updating the reference image. - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 27
When the Reference image button is clicked, a reference image is displayed to compare with the motion detection result. (Refer to the diagram below.) Reference image (still image) When the button is pressed, the most recent reference image is displayed. When the box is checked, the most recent - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 28
6-2 Recording Setting When a Compact Flash card is installed, the VN-A1U can record images according to various trigger conditions. Click the Recording button in the V.NETWORKS Setup Tool window to display the Recording window as shown below. Set the condition for triggering recording. Check the - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 29
Set the frame rate for triggered recording. 30 15 10 6 5 3 2 1 Advance Check this box to record still images at a certain interval. By setting the recording triggering described above, it is possible to record time-lapse images in normal circumstances, and to record images at the specified intervals - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 30
6-3 CF Information The information on the Compact Flash card installed in the VN-A1U can be displayed. Click the CF Info button in the V.NETWORKS Setup Tool window to display the CF Info window as shown below. Display of information such as the manufacturer name, etc. 30 - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 31
Setting Set the internal clock of the VN-A1U. The clock can be set either based on the PC's clock or manually. The date and time data recorded in the CompactFlash card is the data based on this clock. Click the PC Time button in the V.NETWORKS Setup Tool window to display the following - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 32
INPUT terminal or a motion is detected, the VN-A1U functions for transmitting the information to the clients (V.Networks controllers) through the network. This function can be set up using the V.NETWORKS Setup Tool. When the Alarm button of the V.NETWORKS setup tool is clicked, the screen shown - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 33
In Alarm 1, Alarm 2 and Motion Detection, select OFF or ON for the input to each terminal. When ON is selected, also check the Alarm Output if the alarm signal should be output. In Relay Alarm setup to set an alarm or motion detection input received after an Alarm 1, Alarm 2 or motion detection - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 34
setting in accordance with the device to which the output is to be sent. Retry is used to set the number of times the clients (V.Networks controllers) are notified of the occurrence of an alarm input. (The number of times can be set to 1, 2, or 3.) In a LAN environment, Alarm notifications may - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 35
can be displayed by pressing List. The PCs that satisfy the following conditions are displayed. • The V.Networks controller has been started and is connected to the VN-A1U subject to setup. • Checks are placed at Settings and Alarm Reg. PCs can be deleted from the broadcast client list by selecting - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 36
is performed by the V.NETWORKS setup tool. Passwords for User, Operator and Administrator can be set for each of the privilege levels. Privilege Level User Operator Administrator Contents of Access Rights Can view the images. Can perform all the operations allowed by the VN-A1U. Can perform all of - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 37
address becomes valid after the VN-A1U is reset. 6-8 Special Notes on the V.NETWORKS Setup Tool CAUTION The V.NETWORKS Setup Tool is software that the PC and then return to 1 (page 16). After setting of all the VN-A1U units is completed, proceed with the next procedure. Restoring a work PC IP - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 38
points Start the V.Networks controller (VN-A1U connection software: vn-a1u.exe), open the File menu, select New and register the connection point. Enter the IP address and name of the VN-A1U connection point. (192.168.0.2 is used as an example in the diagram.) The folder "VN-A1U Name" will be - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 39
periodically to an existing FTP server. This makes possible an image distribution service from a server and a significant increase in the number of clients to whom images are distributed. FTP Setting window (VN-A1U) [FTP] [Available] : Check to disable the FTP function. [Not Available] : Check to - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 40
FTP]. • If [Stop Uploading] is not checked : The FTP function of the VN-A1U is not disabled in case of a transfer error. In this case, uploading of will be uploaded by acquiring the current time from the internal clock of the VN-A1U and naming the image file according to the current time data, in the - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 41
and then the following screen will appear. Connection points can be selected from this pulldown menu. * The V.Networks Controller enables connection to a VN-A1U, VN-C1U, VNC2U, VN-C3U or VN-C30U (JPEG only) unit. * In the case of a connection point provided with a password, you are asked to enter - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 42
is displayed. Invalid when connecting Invalid when connecting to the VN-A1U. to the VN-A1U. Invalid when connecting to the VN-A1U. Invalid when connecting to the VN-A1U. * Each V. NETWORKS to be connected has a different screen display. Please refer to the instruction manual of the appropriate - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 43
57. The size of V.Networks controller can be smaller by pressing this button. It is possible to switch between the normal and smaller controller. Smaller Controller Name of connected Image compression Invalid when connecting VN-A1U method to the VN-A1U Connection point selection (pulldown - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 44
Controller 3 If the cursor is briefly positioned over the VN-A1U name, a balloon display of VN-A1U names will be displayed. The V.Networks Controller has a function for recording and playing back the image of the connected VNA1U image for a certain period of time. For details, see "Recording - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 45
Deleting connection points Select File from the menu and then select Delete. Select a connection point to be deleted and then click OK. Make sure the desired point is being deleted, and then click OK. CAUTION The connection point cannot be recovered once it is deleted. 45 - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 46
Image quality adjustment Select Settings from the menu and then select Quality. Ⅵ Image setup The compression rate is inversely proportional to the image quality. As the value gets smaller, the image quality increases but the data size becomes larger. Color saturation adjustment As the value gets - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 47
select Framerate. This is to set the upper limit of transmission frame rate from VN-A1U. CAUTION The actual frame rate depends on the operational environment (PC specifications, image compression, network infrastructure, etc.) and may be different from the transmission frame rate. In practice, the - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 48
Changing resolution and inverting the image Select View from the menu. The resolution can be selected from 160 x 120, 320 x 240 or 640 x 480. Depending on the installation, select Normal or Upside Down. ON-SCREEN RESOLUTION CHANGE The resolution can also be changed on the screen with the following - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 49
received. With [MotionDetection Alarm], [Alarm 1] and [Alarm 2], the operations to be executed upon reception of the three kinds of alarm signals from the VN-A1U can be set by checking the following checkboxes. There are four functions as follows: • Message Pop-up the message entered in the text box - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 50
Alarm 2 and/or Relay Alarm setting it is necessary to 1) Select "ON" in MotionDetection Alarm, Alarm 1, Alarm 2 and/or Relay Alarm setting of V.NETWORKS setup tool (refer to page 31), and 2) Check (✔) Alarm reg. • When relay alarm has been set, the second alarm operations is not performed. Example - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 51
Time stamp setting The timestamp function displays the date and time held by the VN-A1U. Select Setting from the menu and then select Time Stamp. Sets whether the time stamp should be displayed or not. When Visible is checked, the - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 52
Any of the following 7 display styles can be selected. YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS.mm (year/month/date hour: minute: second. millisecond) YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS (year/month/date hour: minute: second) DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM:SS (date/month/year hour: minute: second) MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM:SS (month/date/year hour: minute: - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 53
was first defined can be changed. (However, it is only the VN-A1U information in the offline mode that can be changed.) Select Setting - Property. Select the camera for which the properties should be changed from the V.Networks Name designations pull-down menu. Camera property and Save in cannot be - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 54
Recording function This function is to continuously record the images of connected VN-A1U onto automatically created folder with "VN-A1U Name." Press the "REC" button. * The recorded file is saved in the folder specified when the initial setup was performed. Blinks red during recording. "Recording" - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 55
Playback function Click the PLAY button. Click the OK button. Select the file that you want to playback from the storage destination of the recorded file. The filename becomes the start-to-stop times of the recording. To delete a file, click the right button of the mouse on the file and use the - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 56
Local recording playback The V.Networks controller is capable of playing back the moving images that are recorded locally by a registered VN-A1U. Click the PLAY button. Click Refer to Local REC and select the VN-A1U to be played. Click OK. Select the file to be played. The files are named - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 57
Clicking Stop stops the playback and returns to the first image. Clicking Pause pauses the playback. Clicking Play starts the playback. Snapshot function The V.Networks Controller can save any one moment in the displayed image as a still image file in the JPEG format. Click the Snap Shot button. 57 - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 58
Saved images can be displayed with ordinary viewer software. However, inverted images cannot be displayed inverted. Colors may also differ from those seen on the V.Networks controller screen. 58 - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 59
Do not record or playback 2 Gbyte or larger file with V.Networks Controller. Approximate recording hours in capacity of 2 Gbyte is as by other kinds of standard controller (like a VN-C3U controller) can not be played back with this V. Networks Controller. Please use the "File Converter" and - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 60
standby Open the File menu and select MotionDetect Standby. Click OK. Select the VN-A1U with which motion detection is to be enabled. Click OK to initiate the motion detection standby. When the V.Networks controller is active and it receives a motion detection notification from a VNA1U unit, the - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 61
Troubleshooting An IP address changed with the V.NETWORKS Setup Tool has been forgotten. The Search button of the V.NETWORKS Setup Tool can be used to acquire the IP addresses of V.NETWORKS cameras connected to the network. If the desired information cannot be found by viewing the vsetup file, - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 62
. It is recommended that you use True Color. When one VN-A1U unit is connected to several PCs, the last PC to operate and set the VN-A1U unit will have priority. When there are multiple occurrences of broadcasts, collisions, etc., or when the network status is not normal, it may become impossible to - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 63
Specifications Video input Video output LAN standard Communication protocol Image compression Output image format Alarm input Alarm output Network interfaces Remote control interfaces Internal memory Extension memory slot Internal clock backup battery Power supply voltage Power consumption - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 64
189 204 Dimensions (Unit: mm) 189 185 64 47 44 - JVC VN-A1U | Instruction Manual - Page 65
VN-A1U NETWORK ENCODER VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED is a registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. is a registered Trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries. COPYRIGHT ©2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. Printed in Japan LHT0007-001A
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VN-A1U
NETWORK ENCODER
INSTRUCTIONS
LHT0007-001A
Thank you for purchasing the JVC VN-A1U.
To gain maximum benefit from this product, read this
instruction manual carefully before use and retain it for future
reference.
The serial number is very important for maintaining quality of
your product. At the time of purchase, check to see that the
serial number is correctly printed on the bottom of the unit
and that the serial numbers on the unit and warranty match.