VN-T216VPRU - Surveillance Camera JVC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Security Camera
Brand	JVC
Model	VN-T216VPRU
Camera Category	Indoor/Outdoor Bullet Camera
Image Sensor	1/2.8 inch CMOS
Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD)
Frame Rate	30 fps at 1080p
Lens Type	Fixed focal length, 2.8 mm
Field of View	Approximately 90 degrees
Night Vision	IR LEDs, range up to 30 meters
Weatherproof Rating	IP66
Power Supply	PoE (IEEE 802.3af) or 12V DC
Power Consumption	Maximum 8W
Dimensions (W x H x D)	70 x 70 x 150 mm
Weight	0.5 kg
Operating Temperature	-30°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature	-30°C to 60°C
Connectivity	Ethernet (RJ45), 10/100 Mbps
Supported Protocols	TCP/IP, HTTP, RTSP, DHCP, DNS
Mounting	Wall or ceiling mount
Maintenance	Clean the lens gently with a dry, soft cloth. Check all cable connections periodically.
Safety Precautions	Ensure proper grounding and use only the specified power source. Avoid exposing the camera to rain or moisture beyond its IP rating.
Spare Parts and Repairability	For repairs, contact a JVC authorized service center. Use only certified JVC replacement parts.
General Information	Free user manual available for download in PDF format from the official JVC support website.

Frequently Asked Questions - VN-T216VPRU JVC

How do I reset the JVC VN-T216VPRU security camera to factory defaults?

Locate the reset button on the camera. Press and hold it for about 10 seconds using a paperclip or similar tool. The camera will reboot, and all settings will be restored to factory defaults. To access the camera after reset, use the default IP address and login credentials provided in the manual.

Can I connect the camera to my Wi-Fi network?

The JVC VN-T216VPRU is a wired camera that supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). It does not have built-in Wi-Fi. You can connect it to your router using an Ethernet cable. If you need wireless connectivity, you may use a wireless bridge or a PoE to Wi-Fi converter.

What is the IP rating of this camera and can it be used outdoors?

The camera has an IP66 weatherproof rating, which means it is fully protected against dust and powerful water jets. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation, including exposure to rain and harsh weather conditions.

How do I access the camera remotely from my smartphone?

To access the camera remotely, first connect it to your network via Ethernet. Then configure port forwarding on your router or use a DDNS service. Install a compatible video surveillance app on your smartphone and add the camera using its IP address, username, and password. Alternatively, use a surveillance software that supports ONVIF protocols.

Why is the night vision not working?

First, check if the camera is in night mode and the IR LEDs are enabled. Ensure that the ambient light level is low enough to trigger the infrared mode. Also, verify that the lens is clean and there are no obstructions. If the issue persists, check the camera settings in the web interface and update the firmware if necessary.

How do I set up motion detection alerts?

Access the camera's web interface using a browser. Go to the Motion Detection settings, enable the feature, and define the detection areas. You can also adjust the sensitivity and schedule. To receive alerts, configure the event notification to send email or push notifications via a mobile app that supports the camera.

Can I record video from multiple cameras simultaneously?

Yes, you can record video from multiple JVC VN-T216VPRU cameras using a Network Video Recorder (NVR) or video management software. Ensure your network has sufficient bandwidth to support the total bitrate. The camera supports ONVIF and standard RTSP streams for integration with most third-party recording platforms.

What power sources can be used with this camera?

The camera supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) with IEEE 802.3af standard, allowing both data and power over a single cable. It can also be powered using a 12V DC adapter. Make sure the power source meets the voltage and current requirements specified in the manual.

How do I update the firmware on the JVC VN-T216VPRU?

Download the latest firmware file from the JVC support website. Access the camera's web interface, navigate to System Maintenance or Firmware Upgrade section, upload the file, and follow the prompts. Do not power off the camera during the update process to avoid damaging the device.

What should I do if I forget the camera's login password?

If you forget the password, perform a factory reset by holding the reset button for 10 seconds. This will restore the default username and password (usually 'admin' and 'admin' or as specified in the manual). After reset, you should change the password immediately for security reasons.

USER MANUAL VN-T216VPRU JVC

Contents

1 Introduction....2

Unpack Everything ....2

Preparation 2

Camera Installation....2

Disassembling the Camera .... 3

Connecting the Wiring....3

Adjusting the Camera Position....5

Mounting the Camera 6

Locking the Camera....8

Network Configuration: Setting Network Camera Environment 8

Setting IP 8

Connecting the Camera to a Personal Computer 8

Using "IP Finder" to Search Camera's IP Address.... 11

2 Notice of Use 12

3 Warnings....13

4 Dimensions....13

5 Specifications....14

■ Contents of this manual

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1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the camera. Before installing it, read the guide carefully and check the model.

For more information, please refer to the INSTRUCTIONS on CD-ROM.

Unpack Everything

• FIXED HD IP DOME CAMERA
- WARRANTY CARD
• SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- QUICK GUIDE
- 2-PIN TERMINAL BLOCK for power input, and 8-PIN TERMINAL BLOCK for alarm input/output
• CD-ROM containing INSTRUCTIONS and IP Finder software
- TEMPLATE : mounting template
• WRENCH : Hexagon screw driver
• 3 SCREW ANCHORS
• 3 SCREWs
- SCREW (for WIRE)
- WASHER (for WIRE)

Preparation

The following tools might help you to complete the installation:

• Drill
• Screwdrivers
• Wire cutters

Camera Installation

Note

All the installation and operations here should conform to your local electricity safety rules.

Disassembling the Camera

• Gently remove the screw to take off camera housing (4).
• Set the camera housing (5) and liner aside.

Connecting the Wiring

Connect the power supply cable to the power connectors.

Select one of the following options.

• Inset power cable for AC24V

Connect 24 V (\~) cables to terminals \~AC24V.

- PoE

Connect the network cable to the RJ45 terminal using a switch.

Note	Connectors and field wiring terminals for external Class 2 circuits provided with marking indicating minimum Class of wiring to be used. Class 2 shall be marked adjacent to the field wiring terminals.

- Connect the wiring then place the camera to a proper position by pushing the button.

Adjusting the Camera Position

The dome camera has three axes for positioning the camera. While monitoring the picture on the monitor, adjust the camera position as follows:

• Pan Adjustment (A) For Wall Mount and Tilted Ceilings Rotate the lens base (maximum360°) until you are satisfied with the field of view.
• Horizontal Rotation (B) Rotate 3D assembly in the base. Do not turn assembly more than 360° as this assembly may cause the internal cables to twist and disconnect or break.
• Tilt Adjustment (C) After loosening the thumbnails, position the camera as desired, then finger -tighten the thumbnails to set the position.

Caution

Do not turn the lens more than 360° as this may cause internal cables to disconnect or break.

Caution

Retighten the locking screws to prevent loss of adjustment.

Mounting the Camera

• Place the guide pattern sticker (supplied) on the mounting surface and mark three holes according to the guide pattern sticker. Then fasten the sticker to the mounting surface with screws.
• Connect the Safety Wire (Fall Prevention Wire, not supplied) to the camera and the ceiling.
• Secure the camera bottom case (1) to the wall/ceiling with tapping screws, supplied.
• Adjust the view angle (zoom, focus, and Horizontal Rotation).

Warning	To prevent the camera from falling off, ensure that it is connected to a firm place (ceiling slab or channel) using a Safety Wire (Fall Prevention Wire is not supplied).
	Pay also careful attention to the length, strength, wiring, and material (insulating properties) of the fall prevention wire to be used. The length should be as short as possible within the permissible range of the mounting length. The wire should be strong enough to withstand the total weight of this product. (Pay also attention to the finishing at the end of the wire.)

Caution

Must be isolated camera and the wall/ceiling which are connected by the Safety Wire (Fall Prevention Wire).

• 4S Electrical junction box(Optional)

1. Secure the mounting kit (optional) to 4S Electrical box using 2 appropriate screws.
2. Then secure the camera case to mounting kit using 2 appropriate screws.
3. Tuck the cables in the 4S Electrical box.
4. Adjust the view angle (zoom, focus, and Horizontal Rotation).
5. Attach the camera housing.
6. Turn the power on after you have installed the camera.

Note	Depending on the material of your mounting surface, you may require different screws and anchors than those supplied.
Note	If tilt angle is less than 20 degrees from the horizontal, the image can flash by reflection of IR-LED light. Keeping tilt angle over 20 degrees is recommended when IR-LED light is used.

Locking the Camera

• Use soft, lint -free cloth to wipe the dome cover clean and remove fingerprints.
- Attach the inner liner and camera housing.
• Turn the power on after you have installed the camera.

Network Configuration: Setting Network Camera Environment

Setting IP

This is a network-based camera and must be assigned an IP address first.

The camera's default IP address is 192.168.0.2 and sub mask is 255.255.255.0. To change IP address, open Network Settings page described later.

If your network uses a DHCP server, an IP address can be assigned automatically from the DHCP server by enabling DHCP in the Network Settings page described later.

Connecting the Camera to a Personal Computer

1. Connect the network cable to the camera and then turn on the camera's power.
2. Set the personal computer's IP address. The camera's default IP address is 192.168.0.2 and sub mask is 255.255.255.0.
3. Check that the camera and computer are connected by pinging the IP address you have set. To do this, start a command prompt (Windows: from the Start Menu, select Program. Then select Accessories and choose Command Prompt.) Type: Ping 192.168.0.2. If the message "Reply from..." appears, it means the connection is done.
4. Start Internet Explorer and enter IP address: 192.168.0.2. A login window will appear. Enter the default user name: admin and password: jvc to log in.

1. Images of the camera can be viewed through Internet Explorer. Before viewing, follow these steps to enable the display.

a. Enable Cookies as shown below:

• In Internet Explorer, click Internet Options on the Tools menu.
- On the Privacy tab, move the settings slider to Low or Accept All Cookies.
- Click OK.

b. When a proxy server is used, click Internet Options on the Tools menu of Internet Explorer, select Connect tab, click LAN button, and set proxy server.

c. Change Security in Internet options as shown below:

• On tool menu, click Internet Option.
• Press the Security tab.
• If the camera operates inside the Intranet, click the Intranet icon. If the camera operates on the Internet, click the Internet icon.
• In Windows 7 only, Click【Tools】→【Internet Options】→【Security】 Enable Protected Mode (require restarting Internet Explorer) → Unchecked

• Click Custom Level. This will open the Security Settings – Internet Zone screen.
• Scroll down to the ActiveX controls and plug-ins radio buttons and set as follows:

【Download signed ActiveX controls】→ Prompt (recommended)

【Download unsigned ActiveX controls】→ Prompt

【Initialize and script ActiveX not marked as safe for scripting】→ Prompt

[Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls] → Enable

【Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins】→ Enable

【Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting*】→ Enable

• Press OK to save the settings. Close all Internet Explorer windows and start a new window. This will allow the new settings to take effect.

• Type your setting IP address into the browser.

• Then you should be able to see the camera image screen.

Using "IP Finder" to Search Camera's IP Address

The IP Finder is a tool which helps users to find VN-T16/216 series network cameras in the LAN which your computer is connected. Please note that IP Finder is only compatible with Windows 7, windows Vista and Windows XP.

1. Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2. Copy the IP Finder's folder to your computer.
3. Double click the IpFinder.exe in your computer's IP Finder folder. An IP Camera Finder window will pop out. The window will display a list of IP cameras which you are using currently.
4. Press Search to search cameras.

2 Notice of Use

• This manual is designed for administrators and users of the network camera. Please read it carefully before use. All requirements should be followed before using this camera.
• Keep this document for future reference.
• Please make sure the power source is AC24V / PoE. Only connect the camera to this power system.
  • The camera must be installed on a solid mounting surface.
• Keep the camera and other accessories dry.
  • We are not responsible for any damage caused by inappropriate use.
• Because the camera controls auto exposure by shutter speed, flicker can be shown by fluorescent light. To reduce the flicker, please select PAL mode if the power is 50Hz, or NTSC mode if the power is 60Hz. (Refer to INSTRUCTIONS "4 Overview of Navigation and Controls" - "Video Type")

3Warnings

Installation and maintenance should be performed only by qualified and experienced technicians to conform to all local codes and to maintain your warranty.

DANGER! AC24V models require the use of CSA Certified/UL Listed Class 2 power adapters to ensure compliance with electrical safety standards. Power over Ethernet (PoE) should meet the IEEE 802.3af PoE standard.

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). Correct disposal of this product (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems). This product should be disposed of, at the end of its useful life, as per applicable local laws, regulations, and procedures.

4 Dimensions

5 Specifications

Operational Specifications
Image device	1/2.7-type Mega-pixel CMOS sensor
Sensitivity	Color:0.6 lx, B/W: 0 lx (50% )
Day/Night	True D/N
IR-LED	Yes (IR Distance 15m)
Auto Gain Control Off/Cn, selectable
White Balance	ATW (2800K~8500K) and Manual
Electric Shutter	PAL:1/25~1/10000 secNTSC: 1/30~1/10000 sec
Noise Reduction Yes
3 Axis Gimbals	Yes
Motion detection	Yes
Lens Type	1/3-type 3-9mm F:1.2 IR cut filter built-in
BLC Yes
Audio	Line in/out
Alarm	1 in / 1 out (Alarm out spec: 0.5A / AC120V max)
IP Specifications
Video Compression	H.264 & MPEG4 & MJPEG
Video Streaming	Real time stream:1080P H.264 or 720P H.264+D1 or D1+D1Independent controllable frame rate and bandwidth. Constant or variable bitrate control
Resolution	NTSC: 1080P(1920 x 1080), 720P(1280 x 720), D1(720 x 480), 4CIF(704 x 480), VGA(640 x 480), CIF(352 x 240), QVGA(320 x 240)PAL: 1080P(1920 x 1080), 720P(1280 x 720), D1(720 x 576), 4CIF(704 x 576), VGA(640 x 480), CIF(352 x 288), QVGA(320 x 240)
Image Frame Rate	PAL: Up to 25fpsNTSC: Up to 30fps
Security	Multiple user access levels with password protection
Users	1 Administrator, 5 Users
Video Access from Web Browser	Full control of all camera settings available to administrator
Minimum Web Browsing Requirements	Windows XP or Windows 7 as OS,Internet Explorer Version 6.0-8.0,CPU: Intel Pentium IV X2 2.4 GHz or equivalent AMD,Memory: 1G or above
Supported Protocols	IPv4, HTTP, TCP, RTSP, RTP, ICMP, UDP, IGMP, RTCP, FTP, DNS, DHCP, ARP
Network interface	RJ-45, 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T,FULL/HALF/Auto negotiation
Surveillance Protocol	ONVIF Compatible (pass compliance test tool)
Onboard Storage SDHC	(suggest class 10)
Electrical
Power Supply PoE IEEE	802.3af Class 0, AC24V
Power Consumption	PoE 0.15A, AC24V 800mA
Mechanical
Dimension ∅155mm x 1	12.7mm
Weight 1360g
Connectors	Power Input: removable terminal blockNetwork: RJ45 connectorAudio In/out: removable terminal blockAlarm In/out: removable terminal block
Environmental
Operating Temperature	-10°C to 50°C
Operating Humidity 0%	to 90%
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C