Vicon I-Onyx VN-957DN Operating instructions

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VN-957DNV5

IP 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.

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Vicon part number 8009-8181-20-00 Rev 908 Section 1/3

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. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in

accordance with the specification in subpart B of part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide

reasonable protection against such interference in a commercial installation. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio

and television reception, which can be determined by turning equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna.

• Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver.

• Relocate the equipment away from the receiver.

• Plug the equipment into a different electrical outlet so that the equipment and receiver

are on different branch circuits.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional

suggestions.

The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:

“Interference Handbook, Bulletin CIB-2”

This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mailstop

SSOP, Washington, D.C. 20402-9328, ISBN 0-16-045542-1.

Warning: Power must be removed from this unit before removing circuit modules or ribbon cables.

Caution: This unit contains circuit cards with integrated circuit devices that can be damaged by static

discharge. Take all necessary precautions to prevent static discharge

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Contents

Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... 1

Connectors and Controls ............................................................................................................................... 2

OSD Setup Menu ............................................................................................................................................. 4

Camera Configuration................................................................................................................................... 10

ViconNet Configuration. ............................................................................................................................... 18

Appendix. ....................................................................................................................................................... 25

Shipping Instructions.................................................................................................................................... 28

Coaxial Cable Recommendations................................................................................................................ 29

Twisted-Pair Cable ........................................................................................................................................ 30

Network Cable................................................................................................................................................ 31

Technical Information ................................................................................................................................... 32

Vicon Standard Equipment Warranty.......................................................................................................... 34

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Important Safeguards –

Indoor Use

GRAPHIC SYMBOL EXPLANATION

The lightening bolt symbol alerts the user to the presence of

dangerous voltage that may present the risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point symbol alerts the user to the presence

of important operating and maintenance instructions.

WARNING

To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do

not expose this product to rain or moisture.

1. Read Instructions - Read all safety and operating

instructions before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - Retain all safety and operating

instructions for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - Pay attention to all product warnings.

4. Follow Instructions - Follow all operating instructions.

5. Cleaning -(Do not use caustic, abrasive or aerosol

cleaners)

a) For units that CAN BE DISCONNECTED from the power

source, use a damp cloth for cleaning.

b) For units that CANNOT BE DISCONNECTED from the

power source, use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not

allow moisture or liquids to enter vents.

6. Attachments - Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended

attachments to prevent unit damage and personal injury.

7. Water and Moisture - Use only products designed for

outdoor environments where they will be exposed to water or

moisture.

8. Accessories - Do not place the unit on an unstable surface

to avoid falling. Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended mounting

accessories.

9. Ventilation - Do not block ventilating slots and openings as

they ensure reliable operation. Do not place the unit near a

heat source or into an enclosure unless recommended by

Vicon.

10. Grounding - Only products equipped with a 3-prong

grounded plug should be inserted into a grounded power outlet.

Contact an electrician to replace an obsolete outlet. Do not

force a plug into a non-grounded outlet.

11. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should not

be routed in trafficked areas or in tight spaces where they will

be pinched or used to bear weight. Allow some slack in the

cord where it enters the unit.

12. Lightning - Disconnect the product from its power source

and cable system when possible to prevent damage due to

lightning and power-line surges.

13. Power Lines - Do not locate outside cables over power or

utility lines where they can fall and make direct contact.

Contact with power lines can be fatal.

14. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension

cords to prevent risk of fire and electric shock.

15. Object and Liquid Entry - Never probe through, or spill

liquid into, enclosure openings to prevent risk of fire or electric

shock.

16. Servicing - Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

17. Damage Requiring Service - Obtain service when:

a) The power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the

product.

c) The product is not designed for outdoor use and has

been exposed to water or moisture.

d) The product does not operate per the operating

instructions. Perform Vicon recommended adjustments,

modifications and troubleshooting only to avoid unit

damage and personal injury.

e) The product has been dropped.

f) The product shows a significant change in performance.

18. Replacement Parts - Use only Vicon specified

replacement parts or an approved equivalent to prevent unit

damage and injury.

19. Safety Check - Request safety checks to be performed

following repair or maintenance to verify proper operation.

20. ESD Precaution - Take all normal electrostatic discharge

precautions to avoid component damage during installation

and operation.

21. For 230 VAC Devices Only - When the disconnect device

is not incorporated in the equipment or when the plug on the

power supply is intended to serve as the disconnect device,

follow the guidelines below:

a) For permanently connected 230 VAC units, a readily

accessible disconnect device must be incorporated into

the site wiring.

b) For 230 VAC units with a plug, the outlet must be

installed near the unit and be easily accessible.

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Introduction

The I-Onyx® VN-957DN is an integrated camera that captures an image and can convert analog video to

digital video and transmits the video over the ViconNet® network (using Version 5 software). The

VN-957DN delivers up to 30 fps. This IP camera series includes a high-resolution color model, a day/night

version and a model that offers Wide Dynamic Range (WDR). All versions offer an MPEG-4 open platform

and can be powered by a 12 VDC power supply (V12VDC-PS option) or Power over the Ethernet (PoE).

The camera’s accessory kit includes:

1. Iris lens connector plug for DC drive

2. C/CS lens adaptor

3. Audio cable with phone jack

4. 2-pin power connector

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CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS

Rear Panel

1. ETHERNET (Network Port)

RJ-45 port provides connection (RJ-45 connector) to Internet, Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-T). The

green LED indicates that there is connection to the Network. This connection also provides PoE (Power

over Ethernet). When using PoE, a PoE device, such as the NETSWITCHPOE-24, is required.

2. POWER

A 2-pin screw terminal for 12 VDC connection. A red LED indicates that there is power to the camera.

3. AUDIO

Not supported by ViconNet (for future use).

4. VIDEO OUT

1.0 V p-p/75 ohm composite video signal is provided at this BNC connector.

5. RESET

Use the reset button to reset the camera back to factory defaults; follow the steps below:

Step 1: Switch off the camera by disconnecting the power cable.

Step 2: Press and continue to hold the reset button. Reconnect the power cable while continuing to hold

the reset button.

Step 3: Keep holding the reset button depressed about 6 seconds and then release it. The unit will start

up with factory default settings.

6. MENU BUTTONS – (Menus vary according to model)

Use the Menu button to access the OSD menus for camera setup. Menu selections are model

dependant. Refer to the OSD Menu section that follows.

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7. AUTOIRIS LENS CONNECTOR FOR DC DRIVE LENS

This connector supplies the control signals to the DC drive autoiris lens.

8. BACKFOCUS ADJUSTMENT

This is used to position the CCD image sensor at the precise point of focus the lens.

Backfocusing Fixed-Focal-Length Lenses

1. Install a lens and connect the camera to a monitor and power supply.

2. Open the iris completely. If an autoiris lens used, reduce the room lighting to allow the lens to open

completely. This gives the most accurate results.

3. Adjust the thumbwheel slowly until the sharpest picture is obtained. This completes the adjustment.

Backfocusing Zoom Lenses

1. Install a lens and connect the camera to a monitor and power supply. If the lens is motorized, it must

also be connected to a lens control.

2. Position the camera 25~50 feet (8~16 meters) from a flat vertical surface suitable for focusing. A

newspaper works well as a focusing target.

3. Open the iris completely. If an autoiris lens used, reduce the room lighting to allow the lens to open

completely. This gives the most accurate results.

4. Zoom the lens in to the maximum telephoto setting. Adjust the optical focus of the lens using the

remote lens control.

5. Zoom out to the maximum wide angle setting. If the picture is no longer in focus, readjust the

backfocus thumbwheel.

6. Repeat steps 4~6 until the image remains sharp through the entire zoom range.

This completes the adjustment.

9. CAMERA MOUNTING HOLE

There are two mounting holes provided, one each on the top and bottom of the camera.

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OSD SET UP MENU

The menu structure below is for the VN-957DN day/night camera. Use the buttons on the rear panel of the

camera to access the Menu system and the up/down and left/right buttons to navigate within the menu

selections.

Setup Menu Function Summary

LENS

MANUAL or DC VIDEO Select the type of the lens used on the camera. If DC is

selected, select brightness level (1-70). DC is default.

SHUTTER ESCㆍMANUALㆍFLK MANUAL: 1/60(50) ~ 1/120,000 sec; x2 -x128

ESC: Brightness level (1-70) (only available with Manua

l

Lens setting)

WHITE

BALANCE

ATWㆍAWCㆍMANUAL ATW: 1,800 ~ 10,500°K AWC: ONE PUSH

MANUAL: RED/BLUE adjustable (0-256).

ATW is default.

BACKLIGHT OFFㆍLOWㆍMIDDLEㆍHIGH Backlight compensation. OFF is default.

AGC OFFㆍLOWㆍMIDDLEㆍHIGH Brightness can be adjusted (1~70). LOW is default.

DNR (Digital

Noise Reduction

)

OFFㆍLOWㆍMIDDLEㆍHIGH DNR does not operate when AGC is turned off.

LOW is default.

SENS-UP

OFFㆍAUTO Adjusts sensitivity level. When AGC is turned

off, SENS-UP does not operate. AUTO is default.

SPECIAL See menus below

EXIT Save all the settings and then exit

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Special Menu Function Summary

CAMERA ID OFFㆍON Maximum length for the name display is 15 letters.

English uppercase or lowercase letters, numerals 0~9, -,

null

ON is default.

COLOR

AUTOㆍON

AUTO mode: Day/Night electronically changes to

the appropriate mode:

-Daytime: COLOR mode

-Night-time: BW mode

ON mode: Always COLOR mode

AUTO is default.

SYNC INT

Auto Detection

MOTION

DETECTION

OFFㆍON ON mode: AREA (4 programmable zones)/SIZE

"MOTION DETECTED" appears on the screen

when movement isde

t

ec

t

ed. OFF is default.

PRIVACY OFFㆍON ON mode: AREA (4 programmable zones)/SIZE/TONE

OFF is default

MIRROR OFFㆍON Set a horizontal image inversion. OFF is default

SHARPNESS OFFㆍON The available range of level is 0 ~ 31. ON is default

COMM ADJ

(for factory

settings only)

CAM ID:

BAUDRATE:

UART MODE:

RET PKT:

DISP CAM ID:

CAM ID: ID selectable 0-255. 0 is default.

BAUDRATE: 2400/4800/9600/19200/38400/57600.

38400 is default.

PARITY: 8-N/e/O-1. 8-N-1 is default.

RET PKT: ENABLE/DISABLE.

ENABLE is default.

DISP C

A

M ID: ON/OFF. OFF is default

RESET Returns to the level which was set by the

manufacturer for shipment

RETURN Saves the SPECIAL menu settings and then

returns to the SETUP menu

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LENS

Select according to lens type:

Manual Iris Lens: Manual mode

DC Drive Lens: DC mode

Manual Iris Lens

In Lens menu, select MANUAL if using a manual iris lens.

DC Drive Lens In Lens Menu, select DC.

In the following screen, adjust the brightness level using menu buttons on the bar, 1-70.

SHUTTER

1. LENS 4

2. SHUTTER 4

3. WHITE BAL 4

4. BACKLIGHT

5. AGC

6. DNR 4

7. SENS-UP 4

8. SPECIAL 4

9. EXIT

SETUP Menu

1. LENS DC4

2. SHUTTER

3. WHITE BAL

4. BACKLIGHT

5. AGC

6. DNR

7. SENS-UP

8. SPECIAL

9. EXIT

1. LENS

2. SHUTTER ESC4

3. WHITE BAL

4. BACKLIGHT

5. AGC

6. DNR 4

7. SENS-UP

8. SPECIAL 4

9. EXIT

Shutter provides choice of MANUAL, ESC and FLK. MANUAL mode allows shutter speed to be manually

selected between 1/60(50) – 1/120,000 seconds or from x2 to x128. The ESC (Electronic Shutter Control)

mode allows adjusting the brightness on the bar, 1-70. In FLK (Flickerless) mode shutter speed is fixed at

1/100 sec to avoid image flicker when there is a discrepancy between current and frequency.

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WHITE BALANCE

This function is used to set the best color in the current environment.

1. LENS

2. SHUTTER

3. WHITE BAL MANUAL4

4. BACKLIGHT

5. AGC

6. DNR

7. SENS-UP

8. SPECIAL

9. EXIT

Use the ATW mode when color temperature is between 1,800 and 10, 500° K. AWC mode finds the optimal

setting for the current luminance environment. If camera has a full white screen in front of white paper, the

camera is fixed at the best color temperature. Push the Menu button to set. When the environment is

changed, new settings are needed using the same method. White Balance can be directly adjusted by user

in Manual mode. The value of Red and Blue can be controlled (0-256). Considering the change of color,

select proper values and fix color temperature.

Caution: Auto White Balance function can work incorrectly in high temperature (bright sky, sunset),

darkness, or drastic change of light.

BACKLIGHT (BLC, Backlight Compensation)

Backlight can be OFF, LOW, MIDDLE or HIGH. With BLC on, iris is adjusted so that a distinctive subject and

background is delivered at the same time.

1. LENS

2. SHUTTER

3. WHITE BAL

4. BACKLIGHT OFF

5. AGC

6. DNR

7. SENS-UP

8. SPECIAL

WITH BLC ON

9. EXIT

WITH BLC OFF

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AGC

AGC (Automatic Gain Control) mode can be setup as High/Middle/Low/Off. In a dark environment, when

AGC gain is set to high, the image becomes brighter.

DNR

DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) significantly reduces the amount of low illuminance noise. DNR mode can be

setup as HIGH/MIDDLE/LOW/OFF. AGC must be turned ON for DNR to operate.

SENS-UP

Sens-Up mode controls sensitivity as it automatically detects the light level in dark or night environments and

maintains a clear picture. It can be set to AUTO or turned OFF. AUTO can be set from x2 to x128.

1. LENS

2. SHUTTER

3. WHITE BAL

4. BACKLIGHT

5. AGC LOW4

6. DNR

7. SENS-UP

8. SPECIAL

9. EXIT

1. LENS

2. SHUTTER

3. WHITE BAL

4. BACKLIGHT

5. AGC

6. DNR

7. SENS-UP

8. SPECIAL

9. EXIT

1. LENS

2. SHUTTER

3. WHITE BAL

4. BACKLIGHT

5. AGC

6. DNR

7. SENS-UP AUTO4

8. SPECIAL 4

9. EXIT

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SPECIAL

In Special menu, Camera ID, Color, Sync, Motion detection, Privacy, Mirror and Sharpness can be

programmed. The camera can also be Reset back to factory defaults.

Camera ID

SPECIAL

CAMERA ID

COLOR

SYNC

MOTION DETECTION

PRIVACY

MIRROR

SHARPNESS

RESET

RETURN

1. LENS

2. SHUTTER

3. WHITE BAL

4. BACKLIGHT

5. AGC

6. DNR

7. SENS-UP

8. SPECIAL 4

9. EXIT

Camera ID can be turned ON or OFF. When turned ON, the camera can be given a unique name. The

maximum length for the name display is 15 characters from English upper of lower case letters, numbers 0-9,

-, or a space. The camera

Color

The camera can be set to AUTO so that Day/Night electronically changes to the appropriate mode:

Daytime: COLOR mode

Nighttime: BW mode.

If set to ON, camera will always be in COLOR mode.

Sync

Synchronization is set to INT (internal) auto detection.

Motion Detection

Motion detection can be set ON or OFF. When ON, the AREA (4 programmable zones), and the SIZE of the

zones can be set. The words “MOTION DETECTED” appears on screen when movement is detected in the

defined zone(s).

Privacy

Privacy can be set ON or OFF. When ON, the AREA (4 programmable zones), the SIZE of the zones and

the TONE (shading of the zone) can be set.

Mirror

Mirror can be set ON or OFF. When set to ON, the image is reversed, as if being seen in a mirror.

Sharpness

Sharpness mode can be set ON or OFF. When set to ON, the available range is 0 - 31.

Reset

If Reset is selected, the camera returns to the factory default settings.

Return

Selecting Return saves the settings made in the SPECIAL menu and returns to the SETUP menu.

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Camera Configuration

The I-ONYX VN-957DN 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.

Note: If your camera network is an active DHCP server, the camera will be assigned a DHCP address. For

initial configuration, connect the camera directly to the PC using a crossover cable or locally to bypass

the DHCP server. Refer to Appendix for instructions on locating cameras with unknown IP addresses.

Network Settings

The default IP address of the VN-957DN 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.

You can use these settings on

your computer network settings if

needed:

Enter the IP settings as below:

IP address: 192.168. 0.xxx

Subnet mask: 255.255.255. 0

(NOTE: xxx can be any number

from 1 to 254 with the exception

of 100.)

Open Internet Explorer with the camera’s IP address. In this example, the default IP address is set to

192.168.0.100. The following screen will display.

Note: If your Web browser is earlier than Internet Explorer 6 (IE6), it is recommended to upgrade to IE6.

Login with administrator’s account and password and then click button.

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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. 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.

The Configuration screen provides access to all the menus necessary to set up the camera.

Start with the WAN Setting menu to set the desired IP address. Click button when finished with each

setting.

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• IP Address: The default IP address is 192.168.0.100. Set the address the camera will

have on your ViconNet system

• Subnet Mask: The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Set the Subnet mask the

camera will have on your ViconNet system

• ISP Gateway: You must set a Gateway address in the same subnet as your IP

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.

Important: After the IP address is changed, be sure to keep a record of it; you will need it later in order to

configure the camera in the ViconNet software.

After all IP addresses have been set, the PC can be changed back to original settings if necessary.

After setting all the cameras’ IP addresses, you can continue with camera configuration or exit and define the

camera(s) later in the ViconNet system.

Use the Host Setting screen to configure camera network information.

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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.

Set the time and date using the Date Setting screen. Unlike ViconNet cameras, I-ONYX megapixel cameras

do not synchronize time with the Nucleus. These must be set manually or synchronized to an external

network time server.

This screen allows you to synchronize the time and date with a network time server (if this option is selected,

verify that the ViconNet Nucleus is also in sync with the same server). Select SNTP/NTP Server to

synchronize. If you do not want to synchronize with a network time server, select Set Manually and enter the

date and time. Select the correct Time Zone. Turn Daylight Saving time on (check box) or off; if on, select a

date style (type) and enter the start and end dates for daylight saving time. Click button after

settings are complete.

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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. (Note: These are the only options supported by ViconNet.)

Audio In must be set to Disabled (ViconNet does not currently support audio from these models).

Resolution field is used to set the resolution of the images sent by the cameras. Choose from

1280x1024, 1280x720, 640x480, 320x240 or 160x120 in the drop down list.

Frame Rate Mode (fps), how many frames can be compressed and transmitted per second, is set

to Constant or Variable. If you wish to receive different FPS on different PCs, set this value to

variable.

Encoder Type selects the type of compression, MPEG-4 or M-JPEG. This choice changes the

menu; for M-JPEG mode, a Video Quality field (1-100) displays instead of Video Bitrate/Video

Maximum Bitrate/Bitrate for MPEG-4. (Note: For use with ViconNet VMC, set to M-JPEG.)

Video Bitrate Mode options (MPEG-4 only) are Constant Bit Rate or Variable Bit Rate. If the Video

Bitrate is set to variable, the Video Quality can only be set to Low, Middle or High; if it is set to

constant, the Video Maximum Bitrate is selectable from 28 K - Unlimited. It is suggested that the

Constant Bit Rate be selected, since it provides more exact control over the network.

Select the Bitrate (MPEG-4/Unlimited Video Maximum Bitrate only), 28K – 3M. Refer to Tables 1

and 2 that follow for guidelines in setting bitrate mode.

Choose Serial Port (8, None,1; 8, Odd, 1; 8, Even, 1) and the Video Control Port and Video

Streaming Port.

Click button when settings are complete.

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