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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 manu- facturer as they may cause hazards. 6. Do not use this appliance near water – for example, near a b
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11. 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. 12. 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. 13. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance. 14. Do
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 manu- facturer as they may cause hazards. 6. Do not use this appliance near water – for example, near a b
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11. 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. 12. 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. 13. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance. 14. Do
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Package Contents This product is packaged with the following items. Contact your dealer of purchase for any missing items. VN-C2U main unit VN-C2U controller CD-ROM Ferrite core Instruction manual (this document) Operational Environment The following environment is necessary for the operation of VN-C2U. PC operating with Microsoft Windows 95,98 or NT CPU : Pentium 133MHz or equivalent or higher (200MHz or higher recommended) Memory : 32MB or more (64MB or more recommended) Hard disk space :
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Precautionary Notes Avoid installing in the following locations: • Where the unit is exposed to rain or water • Where the ambient temperature exceeds the range of 0°C ~ +40°C (recommended) • Where there is vibration • Dusty areas or areas with oil or gas The sensitivity will automatically increase when using this unit in a dark location with the AGC on (Full Auto on). At this time the ??screen may appear rough??; however this is not a malfunction. When using Full Auto on for the white balance
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Installation and Setup Before starting installation and setup Since a setup of one IP address is necessary for each VN-C2U, follow the procedure given below to setup each unit (the installation can be made at the same time if the power is left off. 1. Install VN-C2U When installing in a location where it is difficult to turn the power on and off, install after completing steps 2 through 5. 2. Connect VN-C2U to a network (turn the power of VN-C2U on) 3. Set the IP address of VN-C2U Always cont
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Installation and Setup 1. Installation Install using the separately sold mounting kit (model no. VN-BK20). Do not turn the power on or connect to a network until installation is completed. Note To prevent the unit from falling, mount only on areas with sufficient strength. VN-C2U can be installed as shown in the diagram below, or inverted. Do not install the unit sideways. (2) Mount the cover on the bracket (1) Mount the bracket onto the ceiling, etc. (3) Mount VN-C2U on the bracket 4
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2. Connecting to a network Turn on the power of only one VN-C2U. Connecting VN-C2U to a network and turning on the power will connect the unit to a network with the following IP address. Factory set IP address : 192.168. 1. 2 To retain electromagnetic compatibillity,use the provided To power outlet ferrite core when connecting to VN-C2U. Wound 3x Special adapter Ferrite core Install the ferrite core within 50mm of VN-C2U-side connector. Shielded modular cable When connecting to a HUB, use
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3. VN-C2U IP address setup 3-1 Changing the IP address of the PC making the setting From the [Start] button proceed to [Setup] - [Control Panel] - [Network] to display the network setup panel. (1) Select TCP/IP and click Properties. (2) Before making changes, take note of the original IP address. After taking note of the IP address, change it to:192.168. 1. 1 (4) After clicking OK, reboot the PC. (3) Set appropriate values for the Sub- net Mask during the setting. If unknown, contact your
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3-2 Installing the software Insert the VN-C2U controller CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The setup program is located in the \JVC folder of the CD-ROM. Execute \JVC\Setup.exe, then follow the on-screen guidance to setup the software. 7
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3-3 VN-C2U IP address setup The V.NETWORKS setup tool is located in the \JVC\setup folder of the CD-ROM. Execute \JVC\setup\vsetup.exe (execute directly from the CD-ROM). Input the IP address of VN-C2U being set. Factory set IP address is 192.168. 1. 2. Input the IP address assigned or authorized by the network management. (The illustration shows an example using 172.16. 1. 50.) Depending on the installation condition, select either Normal installation (JVC mark on VN-C2U is upright) or
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Password protection feature VN-C2U is equipped with an access protection feature using a password to regulate connecting PCs (users). This password can be set or canceled using the V.NETWORKS setup tool. Note Never forget the password since the password setting can only be changed and canceled when the current password matches. The following screen will appear when clicking the Password button of the V.NETWORKS setup tool. Enter the current password. When setting the password protection for
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Notes The V.NETWORKS setup tool will only operate on PCs installed using the procedure described on page 7 (execution of setup.exe). The setup tool will not operate properly if setup.exe has not been executed. For PCs that have executed setup.exe can also operate the setup tool by copying the setup folder to the hard disk, etc. The V.NETWORKS setup tool is a software that is used only when setting up. In case the folder is copied, we asked that it be deleted after completion of the setup,
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5. Registering the connection point Start up the VN-C2U controller (VN-C2U connection software: vn-c2u.exe). Execute [Create New] from the [File] menu to set the connection point. Enter the VN-C2U IP address of the connection point and the setting name (the illustration shows an example using 172. 16. 1. 50). To make correction after completing registration, first delete all settings then re-register. Advice To copy connection point settings to another PC The VN-C2U connection point informat
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Operating the Controller Software Establishing Connection and changing the connection point For the installation procedure, see page 7 Installing the software. When the VN-C2U controller: vn- c2u.exe is started up, a splash logo will appear, followed by the following screen. Clicking one of the buttons will establish connection with the registered connection point. Connection can also be made using the following procedure. Select [Open] from the [File] menu. Select the connection point, then
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Pan direction Controller 1 The VN-C2U screen will immediately appear when connection is established. The currently connected VN-C2U name, angle steps of the pan/tilt, and pan/tilt positions will be displayed. Current pan/tilt position display Current pan/tilt position display Current pan/tilt position display Angle steps of pan/tilt Angle steps of pan/tilt Angle steps of pan/tilt Currently connected VN-C2U Currently connected VN-C2U Currently connected VN-C2U Pan/tilt button Pan/tilt button The
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Controller 2 The VN-C2U controller is equipped with a feature to save 1 frame of the images from the connected VN- C2U as a still image. The currently displayed VN-C2U image can be saved by clicking this button. For details, see page 20 Still image save feature The VN-C2U main unit is equipped with 6 position memories. The positions of the connected VN-C2U can be changed by clicking these buttons. For details on changing the position memory contents, In case the VN-C2U controller sc
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Controller 3 Placing the mouse pointer on the VN- The angle steps can be directly inputted C2U and waiting momentarily will by clicking the mouse on the angle step display the VN-C2U name in a form of a display. To change, input a numerical balloon display. The entire VN-C2U value, then press the Enter key. name will appear in the balloon display, even for long names. Creating a new connection point See page 11 Registering a connection point 15
