JVC VN-H37 User Manual

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IP Camera API GUIDE
VN-H37/137/237/237VP
VN-H57/157WP/257/257VP
This document provides information of protocol and API of JVC new IP cameras,
VN-H series.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
2012.06.29. (V4.00)
© 2012 JVC KENWOOD Corporation

JVC VN-H37 Specifications

General

Effective Pixels	1280 (H) x 960 (V)
Minimum Illumination	0.5 lx (F1.2, 50IRE, AGC ON)
Lens	Fixed lens
Audio Compression	G.711
Image Sensor	1/3" CMOS
Video Compression	H.264
Audio Input/Output	Input: Terminal block, Output: Terminal block
Network Interface	RJ-45 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
Protocols	HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, SMTP, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, UPnP, RTSP, RTP, RTCP, IGMP, ICMP, ARP
Security	IP address filtering
Power	PoE (IEEE 802.3af) or DC12V
Operating Temperature	-10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~ 122°F)
Sensor Type	CMOS
Power Supply	DC 12V, PoE (IEEE 802.3af)

Summary

Streaming Protocol

JVC Protocol: JPEG Streaming

Describes basic procedures for obtaining JPEG streams from the camera via HTTP.

JPEG File Format Sent Out by the camera

Details the JFIF compliant JPEG file structure sent by the camera.

JVC Protocol: H.264 Streaming

JVC Protocol: MPEG-4 Streaming

Basic Procedures

Details how to connect and send API requests for MPEG-4 streams.

API Format Structure

Specifies the API structure for MPEG-4 stream requests.

RTSP/RTP

URI

Provides the URIs for accessing RTSP streams on the camera.

JPEG

Details JPEG/RTP compliance and frame rate requests.

Using API that Requires Basic Authentication

Procedure

Outlines the general procedure for using APIs requiring basic authentication.

Getting Parameter

Explains how to retrieve specific parameters from the camera using API.

Setting Parameter

Details how to set specific parameters on the camera using API.

JVC API for Camera

Getting Camera ID

API to retrieve the camera's identification string.

Setting Camera ID

API to change the camera's identification string.

Getting Preset Data of Scene File

API to retrieve preset data for a specified scene file.

Loading/Saving/Initializing Scene File

APIs for loading, saving, or initializing scene file settings.

JVC API for Audio (VN-H57/157WP/257/257VP)

JVC API for Alarm

Getting On/Off of Alarm Action

API to get the status of alarm actions.

Setting On/Off of Alarm Action, or Enabling Changes to Alarm Action

API to set alarm actions on/off or enable changes.

Getting Alarm Action

API to retrieve the specific alarm action configuration.

Setting Alarm Action

API to set the specific alarm action configuration.

JVC API for Network Basics

Enabling Network Setting Changes

API to apply network parameter changes, requiring a camera reboot.

Getting IP Address

API to retrieve the camera's current IP address.

Setting IP Address

API to change the camera's IP address.

JVC API for Multicast Streaming

Getting Status of Multicast Streaming

Setting Status of Multicast Streaming, or Save Changes

JVC API for Access Restrictions

Getting Deny/Allow Setting of Client Restrictions

Setting Client Restriction to Deny/Allow

JVC API for Time

JVC API for Password

Setting Password of admin

API to change the administrator password.

Setting Password of operator

Setting Password of user

JVC API for Maintenance

Restart the Camera

API to restart the camera.

Initialization

API to restore camera settings to factory defaults.