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JVC VN-S400U User Manual

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  • Page 1 Multi Viewer Software VN-S400U User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. This User’s Guide has been compiled in order to describe the operating procedures for the product. To enable a correct use of the product please read it carefully.
  • Page 2 Also, please confirm the available HDD capacity. JVC will not assume liability for any damage incurred by a failure to properly record or playback that may have been caused by any defects in this application or computer software.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 13-3.Setting Sequential Interval ....... 29 1. Introduction ............4 13-4.Setting the REC Indication ....... 31 1-1.Main Functions of VN-S400U ......4 13-5.Setting the Connected View Point 1-2.Operating Environment ........4 Information Display ..... 29 1-3.Compatible Models ..........4 13-6.Setting the Time Stamp Display ......

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction This User’s Guide describes the operating procedures of the VN-S400U. For the installation and activation setup of the VN-S400U, refer to the separate Instructions. Surveillance cameras and encoders are mentioned in this User’s Guide as connectable devices. For advice on the correct operation of these devices, refer to the separate instruction manuals that are provided with them.

  • Page 5: Vn-S400U Startup

    Before operating the VN-S400U, please confirm the meaning of the special terms used in this User’s Guide. Work Space; The VN-S400U saves the information on the connected devices and on various settings in files called work space files (*.vxw). View Window;...

  • Page 6: 2-2.Starting The Vn-S400U

    2-2. Starting the VN-S400U Open the Windows [Start] menu, select [Programs] and then the [JVC] folder, and click on [VN-S400U] to start the program. (The VN-S400U program can also be started by double-clicking on the VN-S400U icon on the desktop.) The Main Window appears at the startup.

  • Page 7: Let's Try

    << Connecting to View Point and Displaying the Image>> Start the VN-S400U. Open the Windows [Start] menu, select [Programs] and then the [JVC] folder, and click on [VN-S400U] to start the program. (The VN-S400U program can also be started by double-clicking on the VN-S400U icon on the desktop.)
  • Page 8 Click on the [Stop] button of the playback controller. The VN-S400U can connect to multiple view points and display the images of their view channels by displaying their View Windows in a work space by using the above steps. For details of these operations, see the respective...

  • Page 9: Image Viewing (Live Image Viewing)

    4. Image Viewing (Live Image Viewing) This chapter describes how to display the image from a view channel in the Live View Window. 4-1. Crating a New Work space Open the [File] menu and click on [New Work Space]. The dialog box for registration of a new work space appears. [Work Space Name] Enter the Work Space Name within 32 characters.

  • Page 10: 4-2.Opening A Live View Window

    Check [Multi Resister] and enter the starting IP address and ending IP address in the [IP Address] boxes. [View Point Name] The name of a View Point being handled on the VN-S400U can be decided as required within 32 characters. [View Point Type] Select [Auto] in usual use.

  • Page 11: 4-4.Viewing The Image Of A View Point

    4-4. Viewing the Image of a View Point Images from the view channels can be viewed in the Live View Window. << Viewing the image of a View Channel by dragging & dropping its icon >> Select the View Point icon or the View Channel icon in the Tree View Area Layout, and drag & drop it directly in the Live View Window to view the image.

  • Page 12: Control Of A Live Image

    5. Control of a Live image This chapter describes how to use the controllers for controlling and viewing the images from the connected view point devices in the desired order. The type of the displayed controller varies according to the connected view point device model.

  • Page 13: 5-2.Vn-C2U/C3U/C30U Controller

    5-2. VN-C2U / C3U / C30U Controller When a connected view point device is one of the models mentioned above, the [Camera Control] box is dis- played below the live controller. [Position Display] Pan/Tilt adjustment buttons Position display Shows the current pan/tilt position and zoom setting. [Pan Tilt Step] Used to set the panning/tilting angle per click.

  • Page 14: 5-4.External Device Controller

    When the VN-A1U is connected to a view point, the external device connected with VN-A1U can be controlled on VN-S400U. Refer to section 15-4, “Setting an External Device” and choose the external device to control. The external device controller is displayed below the live controller. The external device connected with VN-A1U can be controlled through this external device controller.

  • Page 15: Recording An Image From A View Channel

    [Delete] key. << CAUTION >> A recorded file cannot be restored once it has been deleted. Be sure to check the recorded image contents before deleting. JVC will not assume liability for the loss of image files due to accidental erasure.

  • Page 16: Timer Recording

    In [Schedule], select one of either [Everyday] or a day from between [Every Sunday] to [Every Saturday]. Click on [OK] to close the ‘Live View Window Setting’ dialog box. << CAUTION >> To execute a timer recording, the VN-S400U should already be ON at the recording start time.

  • Page 17: Playback Of A Recording

    8. Playback of a recording The VN-S400U can play back the image files recorded from view channels as well as the image files recorded in the memory (CF card, etc.) of the view points on the view windows. The playback image is displayed in one of the Play View Windows that are pre-registered in the work space.

  • Page 18: 8-2.Playing Back A Local Recorded File

    8-2. Playing Back a Local Recorded File This function plays back an image file saved in the local memory (CF card, etc.) of a view point. (VN-A1U with CF card or VN-C10U is available.) Click on the [P] tab in the Tree View Area Layout. Click on the [LOCAL REC File] icon below the name of the view point saving the desired image file.

  • Page 19: Control Of A Playback Image

    9. Control of a Playback Image This chapter describes how to use the controller for controlling the image being played back. To display the controller, click and activate the view window connected to the view point of the desired controller. 9-1.

  • Page 20: 9-2.Clipping And Saving A File

    9-2. Clipping and Saving a File A section in the recording file being played back can be clipped and saved in a separate file. To clip and save a file, it is required that the start point of the clipped section (IN point) and end point of the clipped section (OUT point) are specified.

  • Page 21: Snap Shot

    << CAUTION >> * Saved snap shot files cannot be viewed on the VN-S400U. Please use another image viewer. * If the Live View Window is hidden, the Snapshot picture is not the image of the Snap Shot button is clicked.

  • Page 22: Alarm Setup

    11. Alarm Setup This chapter describes how to set up the operations to be executed upon receiving an alarm signal. (To use this function, it is required to set up the alarm on the device connected to the desired view point in ad- vance.

  • Page 23: 11-2.Setting The Operation Upon Alarm Reception

    11-2. Setting the Operation Upon Alarm Reception [Start Rec] The image in the View Window starts to be recorded. If [Rec Auto Stop] is checked, the recording of the View Window stops after the time specified in this field has elapsed.
  • Page 24 [Wave File Playback] The wave file specified in this field is played back. Specify the wave file in the text box. << CAUTION >> As playing back a wave file with a large file size may slow down the operation depending on the PC performance capability, it is recommended to specify a wave file with as small a size as possible.

  • Page 25: Option Setup

    12. Option Setup The [Option] dialog box is used for various setups of the VN-S400. To display the [Option] dialog box, open the [Setting] menu and select [Option]. After completing setups, click on the [OK] button to close the [Option] dialog box. 12-1.

  • Page 26: 12-3.Setting The Recording File Save Period

    [Save Period] as set above should be regarded merely as a setting. If [Delete files created --- days before] is selected, the VN-S400U finds the recorded files to delete them in the folder by each View Window. (For setting the saving location of recorded files, see section 13-8, "Setting the Recording File Save Location".) The recording will be stopped if the files recorded in the specified period do not...

  • Page 27: 12-4.Setting The Password For The Work Space

    12-4. Setting the Password for the Work Space Click on the [Password] tab in the [Option] dialog box. If [Work Space Password Enable] is checked, the user has to enter the password to open the work space. [Setting password] Default Password: Enter the password within 8 characters.

  • Page 28: Live Veiw Window Setup

    13. Live View Window Setup This chapter describes how to set up the Live View Windows. 13-1. Changing the View Window Name and Its Display Size Click on the desired Live View Window to make it active, open its [Setting] menu and select [View Window]. (It is also possible to setup by double clicking on the Live View Window icon on the Tree View Area Layout.) Click on the [Display] tab.

  • Page 29: 13-3.Setting Sequential Interval

    13-3. Setting the Sequential Interval Sequential interval refers to viewing multiple view channels registered for a single Live View Window by switching them in a proper order at a constant interval. (This function is valid only when the view channel is a JPEG view channel.) Click on the desired Live View Window to make it active, open its [Setting] menu and select [View Window].

  • Page 30: Setting The Connected View Point Information Display

    13-5. Setting the Connected View Point Information Display This function displays the information on the view point being connected in the View Window. Click on the desired Live View Window to make it active, open its [Setting] menu and select [View Window]. (It is also possible to setup by double clicking on the Live View Window icon on the Tree View Area Layout.) Click on the [Format] tab.

  • Page 31: 13-7.Setting The Alarm Message Display Colors

    13-7. Setting the Alarm Message Display Colors Click on the desired Live View Window to make it active, open its [Setting] menu and select [View Window]. (It is also possible to setup by double clicking on the Live View Window icon on the Tree View Area Layout.) Click on the [Format] tab.

  • Page 32: Starting Rec Automatically By Opening The Work Space

    13-9. Starting REC automatically by Opening the Work Space Initial Start starts recording images of the Live View Window automatically when the Work Space is opened. (This function is valid only when the view channel is a JPEG view channel.) Click on the desired Live View Window to turn it active, open its [Setting] menu and select [View Window].

  • Page 33: Play View Window Setup

    14. Play View Window Setup This chapter describes how to set up the Play View Windows 14-1. Changing the View Window Display Size Click on the desired Play View Window to make it active, open its [Setting] menu and select [View Window]. (It is also possible to setup by clicking on the Play View Window icon on the Tree View Area Layout.) Click on the [Display] tab.

  • Page 34: Setting The Recording View Point Information Display

    14-4. Setting the Recording View Point Information Display This function displays the information on the recorded view point in the View Window. Click on the desired Play View Window to make it active, open its [Setting] menu and select [View Window]. (It is also possible to setup by clicking on the Play View Window icon on the Tree View Area Layout.) Click on the [Format] tab.

  • Page 35: View Point Setup

    15. View Point Setup 15-1. Changing the View Point Name This function changes the view point name and view channel name. In the Tree View Area Layout, select the view point or view channel to be renamed. Open the [Setting] menu and select [View Point]. The [View Point Setting] dialog box appears.

  • Page 36: 15-3.Setting The View Point Image

    15-3. Setting the View Point Image This function changes the image settings, etc. of a View Point. The type of the dialog and setting subjects vary according to the model of the View Point. In the Tree View Area Layout, select the desired view point or view channel. Double click on the View Point icon or the View Channel icon, or open the [Setting] menu and select [View Point Control].

  • Page 37: 15-4.Setting An External Device

    Image Setting tab White Balance: Adjust the white balance. Blc: Compensate the back light. Aes: Adjust the shutter speed depends on the brightness of the subject. Shutter Speed: Select the shutter speed. Iris: Adjust the iris. The conditions return to the default level by clicking [Default]. Lens Setting tab [Lens Settings tab] Click on the [Lens Setting] tab.

  • Page 38: Primary Window

    The stable operation of the VN-S400U becomes difficult when the load to the CPU exceeds 100% due to an increase in the number of connections, etc. Therefore, the VN-S400U monitors the CPU load and, if it is going to exceed 100%, reduces the frame rate to exceed overloading.

  • Page 39: Load Pattern Of The View Windows

    17. Load Pattern of the View Windows This chapter describes how to make load patterns of the registered View Windows. 17-1. Registering the View Window Load Patterns This function registers the display sizes and positions of the View Windows. Up to 4 load patterns can be registered. Adjust the positions and display sizes of the View Windows.

  • Page 40: Tree View Area Layout Operations

    18. Tree View Area Layout Operations The Tree View Area Layout shows the registration status of the View Windows, view points and view channels. Click on the [WP], [W] or [P] tab according to the function to be executed in this window. When the list display layout is changed in the [Option] dialog box, the Tree View Area Layout is modified while the displayed information stays identical.

  • Page 41: 18-2.Creating A View Point Group

    18-2. Creating a View Point Group Click on the [WP] tab or [P] tab. This function creates a view point group folder for arranging the registered view points. Open the [Insert] menu and select [View Point Group]. A new view point group folder is created in the right-half section of the Tree View Area Layout.

  • Page 42: 18-6.Deleting Registered Items

    The detailed alarm list is shown in the right-half section. The displayed information includes the alarm occurrence time, view point names and alarm types. With alarms that have been recorded in files, the entire alarm information is displayed in red together with the recording file name.

  • Page 43: Right-Click Menus And Keyboard Shortcuts

    19. Right-click Menus and Keyboard Shortcuts 19-1. Menus Displayed by Right-clicking in View Windows Right-click menu in the Live View Window (The setting subjects vary according to the model of the View Point.) Large Magnifies the View Window size by 1 step (320 x 240 or 640 x 480). Small Reduces the View Window size by 1 step (320 x 240 or 160 x 120).

  • Page 44: Keyboard Shortcuts

    View Point Setting Opens ‘View Point Setting’ dialog box. View Point Control Opens ‘View Point Control’ dialog box. 19-3. Keyboard Shortcuts The following keyboard shortcuts available in VN-S400U. Ctrl + O Opens ‘Open’ dialog box. Ctrl + S Save the Work Space.

  • Page 45: Saving Work Space And Exiting

    20. Saving Work Space and Exiting 20-1. Saving and Exiting the Work Space To save the work performed in a work space, open the [File] menu and select [Save Work Space]. This operation saves all of the registrations that have been made, including those of the Live View Windows and view points. To exit a work space, open the [File] menu and select [Close Work Space].

  • Page 46: Notices For Convenient Operation

    During the operation of VN-S400U, keep your PC not to become ‘System standby’ or ‘Turn off hard disks’. VN-S400 will malfunction if the PC turns to ‘System standby’ or ‘Turn off hard disks’.
  • Page 47 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED is a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED. is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries. 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED...

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