BOX TYPE NETWORK CAMERA
VN-C20
INSTRUCTIONS
LST0329-001A
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is located
on the body.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
VN-C20
Serial No.
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before operating this unit, please read the
instructions carefully to ensure the best
possible performance.
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Introduction
Safety Precautions
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash wish arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of uninsulated "dangerous volt-
age" within the product's enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to con-
stitute a risk of electric shock to per-
sons.
The exclamation point within an equi-
lateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important op-
erating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompa-
nying the appliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
FOR USA AND CANADA
Information for USA
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
[European Union]
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be
disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product
should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling
in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources
and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human
health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product,
please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance
with national legislation.
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page
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.
Attention:
This symbol is
only valid in
the European
Union.
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This installation should be made by a
qualified service person and should conform
to all local codes.
This installation shall be in accordance with
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
The unit is to be powered by an AC 24 V
power supply.
The AC 24 V power supply should conform to
the following:Class 2 only(For USA),Isolated
power supply only(For Europe and other).
Any Mention in this manual of Alarm inputs/
outputs have not been evaluated by UL to
beused for Burglar Alarm Functionality.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSETHIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
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
AVERTISSEMENT:
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES
D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTRO-
CUTION,
NE
PAS
EXPOSER
L'APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA
PLUIE.
Due to design modifications, data given in this
instruction book are subject to possible change
without prior notice.
WARNING (FOR EUROPE):
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment
this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
This manual describes detailed usage of
VN-C20.
For basic usage of VN-C20, please refer to
AStart-up GuideB.
For latest information, please refer to
AReadmeB file in the CD-ROM.
The supplied CD-ROM includes
AInstructions (this manual)B(pdf), AAPI
Guide
B(pdf) and ASearch toolB.
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Introduction
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. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
6. Do not use this appliance near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
7. Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The appliance may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
appliance. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions,
and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. An appliance and
cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.
8. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are pro-vided for
ventilation, and to insure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This appliance should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.
9. This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power
company. For appliance designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.
10.For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it form the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
11.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this appliance where the cord will be
abused by persons walking on it.
12.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance.
13.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.
14.Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the appliance.
15.Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
16.Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified 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 operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.
e. If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f.
When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
17.When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
18.Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform
routine safety checks to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(symbol provided by RETAC)
S3125A
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Introduction .................................... 2
Safety Precautions ................................ 2
Main Features ....................................... 6
Operating Environment ......................... 6
Cautionary Notes .................................. 7
Name and Function of Parts ................. 8
Front / Top / Side ............................... 8
Side / Rear ........................................ 9
Features .............................................. 10
Setup Procedures ............................... 12
Connection / Installation .............. 13
Mounting the Lens .............................. 13
Power Connection .............................. 14
Using the PoE ................................. 14
Connecting to the AC24 V power supply 15
LAN Cable Connection ....................... 16
Video Signal Output Terminal Connection 16
Alarm Input/Output Terminal Connection 17
Alarm Input Terminal ....................... 17
Alarm Output Terminal .................... 17
Mounting the Camera ......................... 18
Back Focus Adjustment ...................... 19
Network Requirements ....................... 20
Network Settings .......................... 21
IP Address Settings ............................ 21
Setting IP address with
the default VN-C20 settings ..... 21
When the IP address
of VN-C20 is known ................. 26
When the IP address
of VN-C20 is unknown ............. 26
Setting Using Internet Explorer .. 27
Setup ................................................... 27
Setting Up the Internet Explorer ....... 27
Setting ................................................. 30
JPEG View Page ............................. 30
Camera Page ................................... 32
Encoding Page ................................. 34
Alarm Page ...................................... 36
Alarm Environment Page ................. 38
Motion Detection Page ..................... 41
Basic Page ....................................... 43
Details Page ..................................... 45
Streaming Page ............................... 46
Access Restrictions Page ................ 48
Time Page ........................................ 50
Password Page ................................ 51
Maintenance Page ........................... 52
List of Factory Settings of Each Page .53
Miscellaneous Page ......................... 55
Operation Page ................................ 56
Settings Page ................................... 57
Operation ...................................... 60
Operation of Built-in Viewer ................. 60
Setting Up the Internet Explorer ....... 61
Installing the built-in viewer .............. 63
Screen Configuration of Built-in Viewer 64
Built-in Viewer Settings .................... 66
Quitting the Built-in Viewer ............... 69
Shortcut for Built-in Viewer .............. 70
Others ............................................ 71
Troubleshooting ................................... 71
Specifications ...................................... 73
Contents
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