Getting Started

Operating Environment

 

 

 

Precautions

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommended Computer

Specifications

OS

: Windows XP (Professional or

 

Home Edition) (SP2)

CPU

: Pentium4 1.5 GHz or higher

Memory capacity: 1 GB and above

Free hard disk space

:512 MB or more

Display and video card

:1024  768 pixels or higher, True Color (24 or 32 bits) VRAM 8 MB or more (256 MB and above recommended)

Web browser : Internet Explorer Version 6.0

LAN Environment

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network interconnected using devices such as an IEEE802.3-compliant switching hub.

IGMPv2-compliant network when multicast is in use.

Memo:

The above PC specifications are guides for smooth use of the applications, and not a guarantee of their operation.

Depending on the condition of use, applications may not run smoothly even when the user’s computer meets the specification requirements.

Using a computer for which its performance does not meet the requirements may cause the JPEG playback frame rate to deteriorate. In addition, it also causes delay in the MPEG4 playback images, and may result in interruption in playback.

To make use of the built-in MPEG4 Viewer of VN-V686U, install “ffdshow” that is open source codec. You can download “ffdshow” from the Internet.

Maintenance and operating environment

This product is an indoor camera. It cannot be used outdoors.

This product is a pendant mount camera. Be sure to place the camera head horizontally. The product will not work properly if it is tilted.

Do not store in the following environments. It might result in malfunctions or failure.

Hot or cold locations beyond the surrounding temperature range of -10 I to 50 I.

Locations beyond the allowable operating humidity range of 20 %RH to 90 %RH. (condensation is not 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 with excessive dust and sand.

Locations that are subject to vibration such as inside the car or ship.

Locations prone to moisture such as window side.

Locations subject to steam or oil, such as kitchens.

Special environment, such as those with combustible atmosphere

Locations that emit radiation, X-rays, salt attack or corrosive gases.

Locations where medicine is used such as pool.

Use of this product and cables connected to this product at locations where strong electric waves and magnetic waves are generated (e.g., near radio, TV, transformer, monitor, etc.) may cause noise interferences in the images or changes in the color.

Inadequate heat ventilation may result in malfunction of this product. Be sure not to block vents around the product. This product discharges heat from the surface of the main unit.

Do not install it at locations directly subjected to cold air such as near the vents of air- conditioners or at locations with high temperature. Condensation may occur inside the dome cover.

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