FIXED HD IP DOME CAMERA

VN-H257U

Instructions (Installation)

VN-H237U

 

For Customer Use:

 

Enter below the Model No. which is located

 

on the body.

* The VN-H237U camera is shown in the illustration.

Retain this information for future reference.

Thank you for purchasing this product.

Model No.

Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully

Serial No.

to ensure the best possible performance.

 

The standard camera installation procedure can be found on the back side of this page.

© 2012 JVC KENWOOD Corporation

LST1234-001D

Safety precautions

The power rating is AC 24 V, 50/60 Hz/PoE (VN-H257U) or PoE (VN-H237U). Use the correct voltage. Always use the AC 24 V power source that is insulated from the primary power supply. (VN-H257U)

A level of supplied power that exceeds the ratings may result in failures, smoke or fire. If the camera breaks down, turn off the power and contact our service center immediately.

If a level of power that exceeds the ratings is supplied, the internal components may be damaged even if no abnormalities are observed in the appearance and/or operation of the camera. Contact our service center immediately to arrange for an inspection (charged separately).

Attachments and accessories

Instructions .......................................................

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WARRANTY CARD (For USA).........................

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CD-ROM...........................................................

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SCREW (M2)....................................................

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

FOR USA

These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances.

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 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

provided 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 from 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

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 CANADA)
RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil num rique de la Class A est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book are subject to possible change without prior notice.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

AVERTISSEMENT

POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER L'APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.

FOR EUROPE

WARNING

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.

Dear Customer

This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.

European representative of JVC KENWOOD Corporation is: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH

Postfach 10 05 04

61145 Friedberg Germany

Sehr geehrter Kunde, sehr geehrte Kundin, dieses Gerät stimmt mit den gültigen europäischen Richtlinien und Normen bezüglich elektromagnetischer Verträglichkeit und electrischer Sicherheit überein.

Die europäische Vertretung für die JVC KENWOOD Corporation ist:

JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 04

61145 Friedberg Deutschland

Operating Precautions

Storage and Operating Environment

This camera has been designed for indoor use. It cannot be used outdoors.

Do not install the camera in the following environments.

Doing so may result in malfunctions or failure.

Hot or cold locations beyond ambient temperature range (-10 °C to 50 °C).

Locations beyond the allowable operating humidity range (20 %RH to 90 %RH) (no condensation allowed).

Near equipment that emits strong magnetic fields, such as transformers or motors.

Near equipment that emits radio waves, such as transceivers and mobile phones.

Locations in which excessive dust or sand exist.

Locations that are subject to vibration.

Locations prone to moisture such as sides of windows.

Locations that may contain steam or oil, such as kitchens.

Locations that are subject to radiation emissions, X-rays or corrosive gases.

Locations where chemicals are used, such as swimming pools.

Use of this camera and cables connected to this camera at locations where strong electrical or magnetic waves are generated (e.g. near a radio, TV, transformer, monitor, etc.) may result in images being affected by noise interference or colors being changed.

Do not install this camera at locations where cold air is circulated, such as near the air vent of an air conditioner. The drastic change in temperature may fog up the dome cover.

Do not install this camera at a location that traps heat.

This camera discharges heat from the surface of the main unit. Do not install it at locations that may trap heat, such as wall corners.

Handling Precautions

Do not block the vents.

Inadequate heat ventilation may cause this camera to malfunction. Be sure not to block the vents around the camera.

Copyright Protection

With the exception of the user being the copyright holder or when permission such as for duplication has been granted by the copyright holder, permission is required in principle to duplicate, modify or transmit copyrighted material.

Unauthorized duplication, modification or transmission of copyrighted material may constitute a copyright infringement, and the user may be liable to pay compensation for damages. When using copyrighted material, be sure to check the license agreement or the copyrighted material thoroughly.

When rights or rights holders are involved with regard to the targeted subject of duplication, permission may be required for shooting or using (processing) it. Be sure to check the licensing conditions thoroughly.

Use of recorded materials without first gaining the prior consent of the author is forbidden under copyright law except in cases of personal use.

Disclaimer

The motion detection feature is not a feature to prevent theft or fire. Our company shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from the use of this feature.

We shall not be responsible for any loss or damage caused in the event of privacy invasion as a result of camera footage created by this product.

Maintenance

Turn off the power before performing maintenance.

Wipe off dirt on the dome cover with a lens-cleaning cloth (or soft cloth). For dirt that cannot be easily removed, wipe using a neutral detergent diluted with water. Following that, wipe with a dry cloth. Do not use thinner or benzene. The surface of the dome cover may dissolve or fog up.

Saving Energy

If the camera is not going to be used for a long period of time, turn off the power or the system for safety reasons and to conserve energy.

Others

This camera has a built-in AGC circuit. Setting AGC to "Mid" or "High" increases the sensitivity of a dark image, and the screen may appear grainy. This is not a malfunction.

When this camera is used with the white balance set to "ATW" (Auto Tracking White Balance), the color tone of some objects may differ slightly from the actual color due to the principle of the automatic tracking white balance circuit. This is not a malfunction.

For regions with a commercial power frequency of 50 Hz, switch to the Flickerless mode during use under fluorescent lights (excluding inverter lighting equipment) to prevent flickers.

When the electronic sensitivity enhancement feature is enabled, the screen may appear grainy and more white spots may appear because the sensitivity has increased. However, this is not a malfunction.

If the power supply voltage is momentarily cut off or reduced due to lightning or the power supply to the air conditioner being turned on, the image may be disrupted or noise interference may occur.

The rotation angle of this camera is increased to enable installation at a wider variety of locations. When the lens is at the wide-angle position, and tilted at an angle close to +/-80 degrees, a part of the camera may come into view on the screen depending on the rotation angle. When this occurs, adjust the field angle accordingly.

When using multicast, make use of an IGMPv2- compliant network switch.

Some hubs/switches of products that are equipped with intelligent features may include a broadcast/ multicast suppression function. If this function is enabled, viewing of multicast images on this camera may fail.

It is recommended to use shielded LAN cables for connection with this camera. The safety and reliability of this camera has been checked by using shielded cables.

Under halogen lamps, light bulbs and other light sources that emit strong infrared light, black objects may look almost purple in the recording. It is an inherent characteristic of this camera and not a defect.

During viewing using the Built-in Viewer, the video and audio may appear out of sync. This is not a malfunction (VN-H257U).

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.

FOR USA AND CANADA
CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICK 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 presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that age" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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.

CAUTION

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

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

Attention:

to conserve natural resources and will help prevent

This symbol

potential negative effects on the environment and

is only valid in human health which could otherwise be caused by

the European

inappropriate waste handling of this product. For

Union.

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 http://www.jvc.eu 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.

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 a Listed Class 2 power supply or using the PoE.

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 have not been evaluated by UL to be used for Burglar Alarm Functionality.

Special technique is required when installing this product.

Please refer to your dealer for installation.

Rating label is pasted at the bottom or top of the camera unit.

JVC is not liable for any compensation if you drop the camera due to insecure mounting by not following the installation description. Pay careful attention during installation.

When mounting this product to a ceiling or wall, select a location strong enough to support the weight of this camera. If the location is not strong enough to support the weight, be sure to reinforce the ceiling or wall before installation.

The camera may drop if the mounting screws are not tightened securely. Check that the screws are tightened appropriately and securely.

Do not install the camera near lighting fixtures of high temperature, such as spot lights. It might result in failure or fires.

It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable program and in any literary, dramatic musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

The latest version

Please visit V.NETWORKS web site to check the latest firmware at http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/pro/vnetworks/ index.html

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