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ii Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C50Fi (referred to hereafter as the VB- C50Fi). This User’s Manual describes how to set up and use the VB-C50Fi. Read this manual carefully before using the VB-C50Fi to ensure effective operation.
iii Request concerning disclosure of live videos With respect to the disclosure of live videos, we request that sufficient consideration be given to matters of privacy and rights not to be photographed.
iv Package Contents The VB-C50Fi package contains the following items. If any of these items is missing, please contact the retailer from which you purchased the product. * The cable length may differ depending on the country in which the product was purchased.
v Contents Intr oduction ............................................................................ ii Pa ck ag e Contents .................................................................. iv How to Read This Manual ................................
vi Contents Setting Camera Control, Image Siz e and Quality (Camera and Video) .... 3-7 Presetting Best Shot (Preset) .................................................................... 3-12 Setting Up the HTTP and Camera Servers (Server) ...........
vii Contents Operating a Camera .............................................................................................. 4-66 Camera-Specific Functions .................................................................................... 4-68 Shade Correction .
viii Contents Using VBCollector ........................................................................................ 6-9 Installing VBCollector ............................................................................................. 6-10 Starting Up VBCollector .
ix How to Read This Manual NETWORK CAMERA U s er’s M an u al P l e a s e r e a d t h i s i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l c a r e f u l l y b e f o r e o p e r a t i o n . B e s u r e t o r e a d t h e “ a S a f e U s e o f E q u i p m e n t ” s e c t i o n b e f o r e u s i n g t h i s e q u i p m e n t .
x a Safe Use of Equipment a An exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the equipment.
xi FCC NOTICE Network Camera, Model: VB-C50FiN, VB-C50FiP 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.
xii a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions, the word “equipment” refers to the Canon Network Camera VB-C50Fi and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the equipment is operated.
xiii fig-1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NA TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUNDING CLAMPS POWER SER VICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250.
xiv - Locations exposed to direct sunlight - Locations exposed to salt spray - Close to flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) 22. When any of the following occurs, immediately switch OFF the equipment, unplug it from the main power supply and contact your nearest Canon supplier.
xv Maintenance Cleaning the Equipment 1. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. 2. Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water or a mild detergent. a WARNING: Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners.
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Bef ore Using the VB-C50Fi This chapter describes the features of the VB-C50Fi, the hardware and software requirements, and the name and functions of the system components.
1-2 The VB-C50Fi is a system that distributes live videos via the Internet or an Intranet. It can be used in a wide range of applications, such as distributing live videos from a Web site or monitoring. The system is configured for the VB-C50Fi and viewer software.
1-3 Before Using the VB-C50Fi Features of the VB-C50Fi View Restriction function You can set restrictions on camera zoom magnifications. For example, if the VB-C50Fi is showing camera footage on the internet, it is possible to distribute videos while protecting privacy ( → P.
1-4 VB Administration Tools Ver. 2.1 ( → P.4-2) This tool lets you set view restrictions and presets visually and easily. You can also set schedules with this tool. Operating System Windows 2000 (SP4)/Windows XP (SP1a) Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.
1-5 Before Using the VB-C50Fi VBCollector Ver. 2.1 ( → P.6-9) This tool is for collecting and viewing still pictures recorded by the VB-C50Fi on a PC. Operating System Windows 2000 (SP4)/Windows XP (SP1a or SP2) Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.
1-6 Viewer Software for Monitoring Use (Sold separately) If WebView Livescope MV Ver. 2.1 is used, up to 16 viewer screens can be displayed and monitored. There is also a limited edition of MV Ver. 2.1, called MV LE, which allows up to 4 viewer screens to be displayed.
1-7 Before Using the VB-C50Fi System Components and Their Operation Front LAN status LED The LED blinks during communication. 100Base-TX .......................... Green 10Base-T ............................... Orange * You can set the LED to always light up even during communication.
1-8 MAC address The MAC address is required when setting the IP address and making other network settings. Please make a note of it before installing this unit ( → P.
1-9 Before Using the VB-C50Fi Using the Multi-Terminal Module (VB-EX50), you can connect external devices such as different kinds of sensors to the unit, and store images by sensor response ( → P.7-5). Please note that the Multi-Terminal Module (VB-EX50) is an optional product and is therefore sold separately.
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Setting Up This chapter explains how to set up the VB-C50Fi, run initial checks, and confirm that the camera’s images are displayed correctly. Chapter.
2-2 Set up the camera 1 Perform initial settings for the camera 3 Connect the camera to the network 2 LAN cable VB-C50Fi Hub Set up the device. Make sure the device is set up properly ( → P .2-4). Connect the camera and your PC via the hub ( → P .
2-3 Setting Up Setup Workflow Install the software 5 Check operation of the camera 4 Access the device with your PC, then display to check the image from the top page of the camera server ( → P .2-10). Install the required software in advance for operating the camera ( → P .
2-4 1. Set Up the Camera a WARNING: Install the camera securely. ● When installing the VB-C50Fi on the ceiling or a wall, contact your Canon dealer. ● When installing the VB-C50Fi on the ceiling or a wall, check that it is strong enough to bear the weight of the VB-C50Fi including the mounting arm.
2-5 Setting Up 1. Set Up the Camera - Note ● The camera may not operate correctly if a wide converter other than the WL-37 is used. ● Be sure to install the VB-C50Fi firmly because the weight of the camera increases when the optional Wide Converter WL-37 is attached.
2-6 Turning the Power ON and OFF The VB-C50Fi itself does not have a power switch. You can switch the VB-C50Fi on by plugging the AC adapter into a wall outlet. The LED flashes when the VB-C50Fi is communicating. When the power supply is turned ON, the LED momentarily flashes.
2-7 Setting Up Once your PC and the camera are connected, perform the initial settings next. The instructions here follow on from “2. Connect the Camera to the Network”, where one camera is connected to a PC as an example. 3. Perform Initial Settings for the Camera Note Do not turn on the camera at this stage.
2-8 3. The camera connected to the network is automatically detected and its MAC address, IP address and model name are displayed. The factory default setting is: IP address : 192.168.100.1 The MAC address can be found on the warranty card or on the white label attached on the rear of the unit.
2-9 Setting Up 5. A setup progress window appears and your settings will be saved. Note ● Set the IP address to a value that suits your environment. ● Where the IP address has been automatically obtained from the DHCP server, you cannot change the IP address setting from the VB Initial Setup Tool.
2-10 2. Your Web browser starts up and the top page of the camera server appears. Click the “Using Viewer for Java” or the “Using Viewer for PC” and check that the video is displayed properly. Below is a description of what happens when you click “Using Viewer for Java”.
2-11 Setting Up 5. Install the Software You must install software to display images from the camera and to manage the camera. There are 3 types of software you can install. • VB Administration Tools: Software for managing the camera ( → P.4-2). • Viewer for PC: Software for displaying images from the camera ( → P.
2-12 Viewer Software Overview By using the Viewer software, you can view images sent from the VB-C50Fi on a PC, as well as control the camera. Below is an outline of the Viewer software. For details, please refer to “Viewer Overview” ( → P.5-4) or to the Viewer Software User’s Manual (Viewer-E.
Basic Settings This chapter describes the basic settings for the VB-C50Fi such as network connection, camera control, date and time setting and mail. Be sure to perform these settings after setting up. * The VB Administration Tools ( → P.4-2) described in Chapter 4 provide a convenient way to set view restrictions as well as presets.
3-2 What Can I Do on Each of the Settings Pages? Proceed to each of the settings pages from the Settings Title Page where you can perform various settings for the VB-C50Fi. The settings you can perform on each of the pages are shown below. For more details, see the reference pages.
3-3 Basic Settings Accessing the Settings Title Page Note This manual uses the IP address 192.168.100.1 (the factory default setting) below as an example to describe the detail settings. Please enter the actual IP address that is set in your VB-C50Fi.
3-4 Settings Title Page From the Settings Title Page, you can move to each settings page, confirm the settings after changing, and save the changes to the VB-C50Fi’s memory or restart. 5 1 “Back to top” button Click “Back to top” to move to the top page of the camera server.
3-5 Basic Settings You can perform the following settings with System and Network. ● Root Account: For setting up passwords. ● Ethernet: For setting up IP addresses and other settings necessary for connection to the network.
3-6 Ethernet 1 2 Note ● Contact the network administrator for the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway address settings. ● Take particular care with the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway address and route settings.
3-7 Basic Settings Connection Keeping 1 2 3 Setting Up the Administrator Password and Ethernet etc. (System and Network) 1 “Send packet regularly” Check to enable this function. 2 “Target IP Address” Specify where the packet should be sent. 3 “Interval (min.
3-8 You can perform the following settings with Camera and Video. ● Video Capture: For setting image size and quality. ● Camera Control: For setting the camera shutter speed, focus, home position and view restrictions. ● Camera Names: Enter camera names.
3-9 Basic Settings Camera Control 1 2 3 4 Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video) 5 Note If dust or rain adheres to the dome, focusing may occur on the dome wall. Please place the dome wall and the camera as closely together as possible when using.
3-10 Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video) Camera Names 1 “Camera Name” Used in the camera selection box on the viewers ( → P.1-4). This setting is required. 1 3 “Home Position” This is the specified camera settings.
3-11 Basic Settings Presetting Best Shot (Preset) You can perform the following settings with Preset. ● Common Settings: For setting the tour schedule of present position. ● Preset 1-10: You can register up to 10 specified zoom magnifications as preset positions.
3-12 Tip ● Even if you have set Auto Preset Tour to “For Viewers” or “Always”, the Preset Tour will not work while you are controlling the camera with the Viewer for PC or the Admin Viewer etc.
3-13 Basic Settings Tip You can make preset settings more easily with the VB Administration Tools. Please use the VB Administration Tools for the settings ( → P.4-18). Preset 1-10 Note Changes in the preset settings are not applied to the viewer while it is connected.
3-14 You can perform the following Settings with Server. ● Common Settings: For setting up the environment where users can connect to the VB-C50Fi. ● HTTP Server: For setting web page distribution and managing the VB-C50Fi. ● Camera Server: For setting up the viewing of video from the VB-C50Fi.
3-15 Basic Settings HTTP Server 1 2 Setting Up the HTTP and Camera Servers (Server) 1 “HTTP Port” Sets the TCP port number for the HTTP. Enter a value between 1 and 65535.
3-16 Camera Server 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Setting Up the HTTP and Camera Servers (Server) 1 “Video Transmission Port” Sets the TCP port number for the video transmission protocol. Enter a value between 1 and 65535. The default setting is 65310. Normally, there is no need to change this setting.
3-17 Basic Settings Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control) You can perform the following settings with Access Control. ● Authorized User Account: Register users who may connect to the VB-C50Fi. ● Authorized/Restricted Host Specification: Control whether a specific host is to have access or not.
3-18 Authorized/Restricted Host Specification Note ● If you do not make a Host List, access is permitted to all hosts. ● If the Host List provided prohibits access for all hosts, the Host Restriction function is disabled and access is permitted to all hosts.
3-19 Basic Settings Tip The Host Restriction function applies to hosts running client applications such as viewer. Access restrictions are imposed using a list made up of one or more entries written using the format described below. Listing Format [!] addr [-addr2] ● “addr” is written in standard IP address format.
3-20 Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time) You can perform the following settings with Date and Time. ● Current Camera Time: Displays the time set up for the camera. ● New Camera Time: For setting up the time on the VB-C50Fi. ● Time Zone: Select the appropriate time zone from the list.
3-21 Basic Settings New Camera Time 1 2 3 Time Zone 1 Tip Even if you have selected “Synchronize with NTP server”, the data and time will not change if the VB-C50Fi cannot connect with the NTP server because, for example, the IP address for the NTP server is not correct.
3-22 You can perform the following settings with Miscellaneous. ● DNS: Register the Name Server Address and Host Name for registering host names such as Mail Server Host. ● Mail: For setting up the mail addresses which are to receive recorded pictures and log messages.
3-23 Basic Settings Mail 1 3 5 2 4 6 Setting Up Name Server Address and Mail etc. (Miscellaneous) 1 “Mail Server Host” Specifies the SMTP server. 2 “Sender’s (From) Mail Address” Specifies the mail sender. 3 “Recipient (To) Mail Address” Specifies the mail recipient.
3-24 External Device Names 1 2 LED 1 Setting Up Name Server Address and Mail etc. (Miscellaneous) 1 “External Input Device 1-2” “Device Name” To distinguish between the different external devices connected to the Multi-Terminal Module, be sure to enter a device name.
3-25 Basic Settings You can perform the following settings with the Administration Tools. ● On-board File System Information: Displays the status of VB-C50Fi’s memory. ● Recorded Picture Information and Manipulation: Displays the status of pictures recorded in the VB-C50Fi and deletes recorded pictures.
3-26 Miscellaneous 1 “View Log Events” Click the “View” button to see the historical log files of the VB-C50Fi’s operation, such as connection with viewers, etc. 2 “View Current Settings” Displays a list of current settings. 3 “Reboot” Reboots the VB-C50Fi.
VB Administration T ools Chapter 4 describes practical ways of operating the VB- C50Fi using the VB Administration Tools to set view restrictions, set presets and schedules, view logs and use the Admin Viewer. Review the necessary basic settings in Chapter 3 before proceeding to Chapter 4.
4-2 Overview of VB Administration Tools VB Administration Tools comprises “VBAdmin Startup Panel”, “View Restriction Tool”, “Preset Setting Tool”, “Schedule Setting Tool”, “Log Viewer” and “Admin Viewer” applications.
4-3 VB Administration T ools VBAdmin Startup Panel ( → P.4-5) This is the main panel of VB Administration Tools. The tools are started up from this panel. Install VB Administration Tools first from the supplied CD-ROM. Panorama Creation Tool * Not available with the VB-C50Fi.
4-4 Overview of VB Administration Tools Log Viewer ( → P.4-60) This tool enables viewing of operation status logs that are output to the VB-C50Fi. Admin Viewer ( → P.
4-5 VB Administration T ools Starting Up VB Administration Tools To Start Up... 1. Double-click the “VB Admin Tools” desktop icon or select “VB Admin Tools” from the “Start” menu. Starting up from the desktop icon Starting up from the “Start” menu 2.
4-6 3. The VBAdmin Startup Panel starts up. The five tools---“View Restriction Tool”, “Preset Setting Tool”, “Schedule Setting Tool”, “Log Viewer” and “Admin Viewer”---can be started up from the Startup Panel by clicking on each button.
4-7 VB Administration T ools The View Restriction Setting Tool is a tool that allows you to set the zoom range easily with the mouse. The View Restriction Tool lets you easily set view restrictions in cases where you want to set restrictions on zoom when videos are distributed live or in other such instances.
4-8 View Restriction Tool Display Screen An overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the View Restriction Tool starts up is shown below. q e r t y u i !1 !0 o q “Load Settings” button Loads the view restriction settings set in the VB-C50Fi.
4-9 VB Administration T ools View Restriction Tool t Camera Selection box Select the camera to be used to apply view restriction settings. y “ Apply the view restriction” View restriction settings are applied when this item is selected.
4-10 Setting View Restrictions You can set up a view restriction by either entering a value in the view restriction setting input box or by using the following 2 methods.
4-11 VB Administration T ools View Restriction Tool Retrieving Values from the Camera Zoom Position of the Admin Viewer and Changing Settings Admin Viewer can be used to set the view restriction while confirming camera images. To Make Settings... 1. Select “Apply the view restriction”.
4-12 Note After the view restrictions have been set, please check to be sure the viewer is correctly reflecting the view restrictions. When checking from the Admin Viewer, choose “View Restriction” - “ON” from the “Privilege” menu bar ( → P.
4-13 VB Administration T ools Preset Setting Tool The Preset Setting Tool enables you more visually and easily to set Presets and home position. Presets are set by operating the mouse. You can also enter settings for a Preset Tour with which you can tour and monitor two or more Presets within a specified start and end time.
4-14 Preset Setting Tool Preset Setting Tool Display Screen The display screen for the Preset Setting Tool is divided into the “Preset Settings Area” and the “Preset Tour Settings Area”.
4-15 VB Administration T ools Preset Setting Tool t Preset Selection box Select the preset to set or “Home”. “Home” is the setting for home position.
4-16 Preset Setting Tool Setting Presets You can set up Presets by either entering a value in the camera parameters or by using the following 2 methods. Select the way which suits your environment or according to your preference. Changing Settings from the Preset Preview Frame The Preset Preview frame can be used to set presets.
4-17 VB Administration T ools Retrieving Values from the Camera Zoom Position of the Admin Viewer and Changing Settings Start up Admin Viewer and set the camera zoom position as a preset. To Make Settings... 1. From the Preset Selection box, select the preset to be set, and enter the “Preset Name”.
4-18 Tip ● You can set a maximum of 10 presets. ● Changes in the preset settings are not reflected to the viewer while it is connected. ● After the presets have been set, please check to be sure the viewer is correctly reflecting the presets. ● Once presets have been set, they cannot be deleted.
4-19 VB Administration T ools Preset Tour A Preset Tour can tour and monitor two or more specified Presets. You can also set Preset Tour with “Presetting Best Shot” in Chapter 3, “Basic Settings” ( → P.
4-20 Tip Preset Tour does not operate when the camera is being controlled with the Viewer for PC, or the Admin Viewer and so on. Preset Setting Tool o Speed (Z) Sets the speed at which the camera moves when zooming, within a range of 1-8. By moving the slide bar from left to right, the numeric value becomes larger and the speed increases.
4-21 VB Administration T ools 2. Select the preset number you want to add to the Tour Schedule from the Preset setting area and click the “Add” button. The preset is registered in the Tour Schedule list. You can register a maximum of 10 presets. Setting Preset Tour Setting up 1.
4-22 Schedule Setting Tool With the Schedule Setting Tool, you can set up Timer, Motion Detection, Night Mode, External Device Input and External Device Output services to perform automatically on a specified day of the week or time of the day.
4-23 VB Administration T ools Schedule Setting Tool Display Screen (Toolbar) There are two kinds of Schedule settings, Normal Schedule and Special Schedule.
4-24 Normal Schedule With Normal Schedule, you can set up a schedule of one week from Sunday to Saturday. For example, during the weekend when there is nobody in the office from 6:00pm on Friday to 9:00am on Monday, the Motion Detection service will operate each week during the period of time you have specified and automatically monitor the office.
4-25 VB Administration T ools Setting Up a Normal Schedule To Make Settings... 1. With the Normal Schedule displayed, select an optional schedule number. The schedule track for the number you have selected is displayed in the weekly calendar. At this stage, the correct start and end time and services are not set up in the schedule track.
4-26 Schedule Setting Tool Tip ● On Weekly setting, if you specify the same time and the same day in start and end time, end time will be the same time in the following week, and the schedule is applied to all time periods.
4-27 VB Administration T ools Tip ● You can register different settings for each setting number. The number of setting numbers that can be registered differs depending upon the service. ● An icon for the service you have set up appears in the schedule track in the calendar.
4-28 Special Schedule With Special Schedule, you can set up a schedule on one specific day of the week. For example, on a public holiday when there is nobody in the office, set up a service to automatically monitor the office.
4-29 VB Administration T ools Tip ● You can only set one type of Special Day per day. ● You can set one Special Day a maximum of 32 times. ● You can also set up a Schedule by right-clicking on a date on the calendar. ● You can add, delete, edit and delete all from the Special Day List dialog box by clicking the Special Day List button.
4-30 3. Double-click the sub-schedule track. The Special Schedule Settings dialog box appears. Enter settings for the schedule. 4. Enter the name of the Special Day Schedule.
4-31 VB Administration T ools 6. Display the Service tab and enter settings for the services. For more information about the services you can set, please see page 4-31. Tip ● The Service Setting screen can also be displayed by clicking a button on the toolbar for each service.
4-32 Tip ● An icon for the service you have set up appears in the schedule track in the calendar. However, where the schedule track is short, it may be that not all of icons are displayed.
4-33 VB Administration T ools Resetting Schedule Settings Resets schedules you have set. 1. In the Normal or Special Schedule Setting screen, select “Initialize normal (special) schedules” from Edit in the menu bar.
4-34 Setting Up Service Set up the services to be performed in the schedules. To open the settings screen for each service, in the “Service” tab in the Schedule Setting screen, select the service you want to set up, select a setting number and click “Detail”.
4-35 VB Administration T ools Timer Setting Tool The section below describes the “picture recording” function which takes still images at specified times and records them in the VB-C50Fi. Timer Setting Tool Display Screen q “Load Settings” button Loads the timer settings currently set in the VB-C50Fi.
4-36 Setting Up Timer To Make Settings... 1. With the Schedule Setting Tool, open the Timer Setting Tool. In the Service tab of the Schedule Setting screen for a Normal or Special Schedule, check “Timer”, select a setting number and click the “Detail” button ( → P.
4-37 VB Administration T ools Motion Detection Setting Tool The section below describes the motion detection function which records pictures, sends data to external devices and records data in the log when there is a variation in all or part of the picture resulting from objects moving around.
4-38 t Camera Selection box For selecting a camera. y Viewer For picture display and camera control in the same way as a normal viewer. u Motion detection area frame Displays with a dotted frame the area within which motion is to be detected. The frame can be reshaped and moved by dragging the mouse.
4-39 VB Administration T ools Flow of Motion Detection Settings A summary of the procedures for motion detection is given below. Please refer to each reference page for information about detailed setting content. 1. Open the Motion Detection Tool. The Motion Detection Tool Setting screen appears ( → P.
4-40 Setting Up Motion Detection To Make Settings... 1. Open the Motion Detection Setting Tool with the Schedule Setting Tool. In the Service tab in a Normal or Special Schedule Setting screen, check Motion Detection, select a setting number and click “Detail” ( → P.
4-41 VB Administration T ools q Used Area Check the number of the motion detection area to be used and the detection area frame is displayed in the Viewer.
4-42 Tip ● However even during great variations in the image inside the motion detection area frame, the device does not recognize the motion if Sensitivity is set at a low level.
4-43 VB Administration T ools q w e r Tip ● See “Relationship between ON and OFF events and picture recording” ( → P.4-58) for the ON and OFF event and picture recording relationship of each item. ● See “Setting Up Name Server Address and Mail etc.
4-44 q w Schedule Setting Tool 6. Enter the settings for output to an external device when the device detects motion (Output tab). * The settings in these steps are optional. Set output to an external device when the device has detected motion (ON event) or when the device has finished detecting motion (OFF event).
4-45 VB Administration T ools Note ● Normally, the Motion Detection Tool simulates in your PC the operation of the VB- C50Fi’s motion detection module. Therefore, depending on the processing capability of your PC and status of the network between the VB-C50Fi and your PC, a difference with actual processing by the VB-C50Fi may occur.
4-46 Tip Motion detection status and screen display The area in which the VB-C50Fi is performing motion detection appears in a blue frame in the Viewer. The selected sensitivity at which the VB-C50Fi is performing motion detection appears as a yellow or red rectangle in the motion detection frame.
4-47 VB Administration T ools q w Tip Setting the motion detection level while checking recorded images To set the level of motion detection at motion detection is activated, it is useful to make adjustments to settings while checking actual actions in the Viewer.
4-48 q w e r t y u Night Mode Setting Tool Below is a description of the Night Mode function with which you can take pictures in dark conditions. Night Mode Setting Display Screen q “Load Settings” button Loads the Night Mode settings currently set in the VB-C50Fi.
4-49 VB Administration T ools Setting Up Night Mode To Make Settings... 1. With the Schedule Setting Tool, open the Night Mode Setting Tool. In the Service tab of the Schedule Setting screen for a Normal or Special Schedule, check Night Mode, select a setting number and click the “Detail” button ( → P.
4-50 r t y u i !1 o !0 !2 External Device Input Setting Tool Below is a description of the External Device Input function which performs video recording when a signal from an external device connected to the Multi-Terminal Module ( → P.1-10) such as a sensor is input into the device.
4-51 VB Administration T ools !0 Post-event (sec.) and Interval Enter the required number of seconds, within a range of 0-10 seconds for picture recording following an ON and OFF event. Also enter an interval for performing picture recording, within a range of 0.
4-52 External Device Output Setting Tool The section below describes the output settings to an external device connected to the Multi- Terminal Module ( → P.1-10). External Device Output Settings Tool Display Screen q “Load Settings” button Loads the External Device Output settings currently set in the VB-C50Fi.
4-53 VB Administration T ools Setting Up External Device Output To Make Settings... 1. With the Schedule Setting Tool, open the External Device Output Setting Tool.
4-54 Schedule Setting Tool Tip Relationship between ON and OFF events and picture recording ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Picture Recording AB CD ON OFF Below are methods (A-D) for picture recording with motion detection and external device input based on the timing of ON and OFF events.
4-55 VB Administration T ools Tip E-mail Notification Settings dialog box When pictures have been recorded, you can send the recorded pictures and data in an e-mail. Settings for sending mail messages are performed in the E-mail Notification Settings dialog box.
4-56 The Log Viewer is a tool for downloading log files, and viewing and managing the operating status of the device. The Log Viewer provides monitoring of illegal access and a way of dealing with errors etc.
4-57 VB Administration T ools Log Viewer Viewing the Log The following content is displayed in the log. ● Code The log displays error codes. For error codes, refer to Log Messages ( → P.5-30). Error codes are displayed with one of 4 types of icons according to level.
4-58 Using Selection Criteria to Display Logs Logs can be filtered according to error type, code, or date and time so that only the required information is displayed. To Set Selection Criteria... 1. Choose Filter from the View menu. Tip ● There is no log message related to the driver in the VB-C50Fi.
4-59 VB Administration T ools Admin Viewer Admin Viewer is a viewer which has functions for managing the VB-C50Fi. It has special privilege functions that the Viewer for PC and Viewer for Java do not have, such as exclusive access to camera control functions, and external device and motion detection operation.
4-60 Starting Up Admin Viewer To Start Up... 1. Click the “Admin Viewer” on the VBAdmin Startup Panel or double-click the “Admin Viewer” icon on the desktop. When the Admin Livescope window appears, click the File then the Connect. The “Camera server address setting” dialog box appears.
4-61 VB Administration T ools Note If the Admin Viewer window is minimized or in full-screen mode, the notification message for external device input appears after the normal display is restored. Also, this message is not displayed when the External Device Input & Motion Detect dialog box is displayed.
4-62 Enabling/Disabling View Restrictions View restrictions can be enabled or disabled when controlling the camera. 1. Choose either “ON” or “OFF” from View Restriction in the Privilege menu. Note Depending on the settings content, some operations are not available from Admin Viewer.
4-63 VB Administration T ools Operating a Camera The Admin Viewer provides camera control methods not available in the Viewer for PC or Viewer for Java. Advanced Camera Control In the dialog box, you can set the focus and speed, and control the zoom by pressing the respective button to start and releasing the button to stop.
4-64 Clicking the Screen to Control the Camera You can control the zoom operation by clicking and holding the mouse in the viewer to start and releasing the mouse to stop. To Make Settings... 1. Choose Setup Properties from the View menu. Admin Viewer When “Use VK-64 compatible control” is checked.
4-65 VB Administration T ools Camera-Specific Functions You can set up camera-specific features such as settings for exposure, digital zoom and night mode. How to operate and set up 1. Click the “Camera-specific features” button on the toolbar. 2.
4-66 Shade Correction If the background of an image is bright, making the subject difficult to see, you can adjust the contrast of the darker areas to make it easier to see. Unlike backlight compensation, the shade correction feature allows image processing without adversely affecting the existing lighter regions.
Creating W eb P ages f or Video Distrib ution This chapter describes how to use the VB-C50Fi to webcast information. Picture data can be distributed in various ways, including displaying video or still pictures and displaying multiple images on a Web page.
5-2 Web Pages for Video Distribution If you select a link requesting video in step 1 , a file that includes the IP address information for the VB-C50Fi is sent from the Web server in step 2 .
Creating W eb P ages 5-3 Web Pages for Video Distribution Tip You can use the Language setting function for the Browser to create a multi-lingual Web site. For example, if you set the French-language top page as index-fr.html and the English-language top page as index.
5-4 There are 2 types of viewers: the Viewer for Java and the Viewer for PC. For a detailed explanation of the Viewers, please refer to “Viewer Software Overview” ( → P.2-12) or to the Viewer Software User’s Manual (Viewer-E.pdf) on the CD-ROM.
Creating W eb P ages 5-5 Viewer Overview Note Viewer Software User’s Manual is provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the VB-C50Fi (Viewer-E.pdf). Viewer for PC The Viewer for PC provides video display and camera control functions. In addition to WebView- HTTP, the VB-C50Fi also supports Canon’s WebView-TCP transfer protocol.
5-6 This is a LiveApplet sample page which distributes live videos and allows users to control the camera. This is a sample page which combines LiveApplet and Glimpse.
Creating W eb P ages 5-7 This section describes how to use the Viewers for Java to provide videos. Application examples are also given. Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Using the Viewer for Java to Create a Web Page When you use the Viewer for Java, the viewer applet to be used must be incorporated into the Web page you provide.
5-8 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Saving Web Page Data The VB-C50Fi is equipped with a Flash memory where Web page data can be saved. Data is saved by transferring the data files using FTP. The data is placed as a file under /usr/html/local.
Creating W eb P ages 5-9 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Example of Using the Viewer for Java to Create a Web Page This section describes an example in which the Viewer for Java is used to create a Web page. Use this example to create your own original Web page.
5-10 1 sample.htm <html> <head> <title>SampleSite LiveApplet</title> </head> <frameset rows="70,*"> <frame src="header.htm"> <frame src="lvappl.htm"> </frameset> </html> 2 header.
Creating W eb P ages 5-11 Click the button to display the page in which LiveApplet is embedded. Using Glimpse and LiveApplet Together This section describes how to create a Web page that allows client.
5-12 1 glimps.htm <html> <head> <script language="JavaScript"> <!-- function clicked(btn) { url = btn.name window.open(url,"LiveApplet","width=490,height=.
Creating W eb P ages 5-13 Providing “LiveApplet” without Camera Control This section describes how to create a Web page that only displays live video and has no camera control GUI for situations where you want to prohibit camera control.
5-14 Certain Images Specified Startup screen Disconnection screen If no particular image is specified, the “connecting to hostname” (when the hostname parameter is specified) or “now connecting.
Creating W eb P ages 5-15 Displaying the Host Name, Frame Count and Other Information on the Video Screen <param name=show_fps value="on"> 1 <param name=show_counter value="on&.
5-16 Displaying Bitmap Images on the Video Screen <param name=superimpose value="/local/logos/newlogo.gif,0,0"> * The underlined portion “x,y” specifies the display position. When x,y = 0,0, the image is displayed in the top left corner.
Creating W eb P ages 5-17 Viewer for Java Parameters You can specify applet parameters to provide an applet tailored to modify the behavior or appearance of applets.
5-18 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos When a startup screen is specified in the “open_image” parameter, this parameter specifies the display time. The time is specified in milliseconds (1/1000 sec.), and the default value is 0. The image is displayed until the first video frame appears.
Creating W eb P ages 5-19 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Specifies whether or not connection to the camera server should be established simultaneously with applet startup.
5-20 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Tip When specifying an address included in the codebase attribute of the applet tag and a URL parameter of the LiveApplet, specify one that can be accessed from the client’s PC. This is particular necessary when using NAT ( → P.
Creating W eb P ages 5-21 This section describes how to use the Viewer for PC to provide videos. Application examples are also given. If a client is using the Viewer for PC to receive videos, the video sender must set up the Web server and create the necessary wvh files.
5-22 Tip Instead of an IP address, you can also type in <_I_P_A_D_D_R_> ( → P.5-9). Example: <_I_P_A_D_D_R_> 65310 <_I_P_A_D_D_R_> 65311 wvhttp:<_I_P_A_D_D_R_> 80 Using the Viewer for PC to Distribute Videos 1.
Creating W eb P ages 5-23 Using the Viewer for PC to Distribute Videos Include the tags that link to the wvh file in the text or images in the Web page. 1 <A HREF="WebView.wvh">Let's view the image</A> 1 Click the link to launch the Viewer.
5-24 Distributing Videos Using a Browser Only You can also use the WebView-HTTP protocol to provide videos from the VB-C50Fi directly to a Web browser. Some example of this are described in this section. <IMG SRC=http:// 192.168.100.1/-wvhttp-01-/GetStillImage> (or) <IMG SRC=http:// 192.
Creating W eb P ages 5-25 GetStillImage Parameters Parameter Description z or zoom Specifies camera zoom. “z” is ten times the zoom ratio of the widest angle, and “zoom” is the view angle in 0.01 ° units (horizontal direction). If this parameter is omitted, camera zoom is not controlled.
5-26 Note Contact respective manufacturers for details on setting the router. One fixed global address is required if the VB-C50Fi is being used to distribute live videos on the Internet. An Internet service provider (ISP) that offers a single-address fixed global address service can be used.
Creating W eb P ages 5-27 You can view still images and control the camera using the Web service of a mobile phone. You can easily create still image distribution pages for mobile phones with HTML which uses the command still.jpg. Sample pages for still image distribution for mobile phones have been provided for the VB-C50Fi.
5-28 Example of Creating a Screen for Distribution of a Still Image to a Mobile Phone Overwriting Sample Pages You can change screen displays and the content of operations by overwriting the HTML file below the “mobile” folder on the CD-ROM. POS1.
Creating W eb P ages 5-29 Example of Creating a Screen for Distribution of a Still Image to a Mobile Phone still.jpg parameters Command Description camera_id Specifies the camera when you switch between cameras. 1 is this camera, and 2 is an external camera.
5-30 Message Explanation Response ● A007 View restriction setting error (warning) inconsistent view restriction for camera[1] The view restriction settings are corrupted. The camera control functions on the affected camera cannot be used. Restore the factory default settings or reset the view restrictions.
Creating W eb P ages 5-31 Log Messages Message Explanation Response ● A008 Compatibility error in the view restrictions settings (warning) unacceptable view restriction for camera[1] Set appropriate values for the view restrictions.
5-32 Message Explanation ● A023 Detection in change of point of contact (err) a %1 detected at In%2 %1 point of contact device input change (front-edge | rear-edge | pulse | notch) %2 Point of contact input terminal number (1 to 2) A change was detected at point of contact device terminal In1 or In2.
Creating W eb P ages 5-33 Log Messages Message ● A050 Access permission when restricting user access (info) user %1 access granted Explanation During user access restriction, access has been granted to a specified user . This message is output for both TCP version clients and HTTP version clients.
5-34 Message Explanation ● S005 System settings changed (info) System settings updated The VB software settings were modified without a reboot. Log Messages System-related Log Messages Message %1 %2.
Using the Picture Recor ding Function This chapter describes a couple of specific examples of the Picture Recording function using the VB-C50Fi. Still images are automatically recorded by input from an external device, motion detection and schedule settings and can be distributed on a web site.
6-2 Using the Still Picture Recording Function Linked to an External Device By combining various sensors and switches to operate according to External Device Input settings, it is possible to construct a monitoring system that responds to external events.
6-3 Using the Picture Recording Function Using the Still Picture Recording Function Linked to an External Device Sample Still Picture Recording Settings Settings specified on the “Camera and Video” page ( → P.3-7) Specify the appropriate settings for the VB-C50Fi being used.
6-4 Using the Still Picture Recording Function with a Predetermined Schedule By using the “Schedule” setting, you can construct a monitoring system that records pictures according to a predetermined schedule. Recorded still pictures are stored in the VB-C50Fi’s memory ( → P.
6-5 Using the Picture Recording Function Using the Still Picture Recording Function with a Predetermined Schedule Sample Still Picture Recording Settings Settings specified on the “Camera and Video” page ( → P.3-7) Specify the appropriate settings for the VB-C50Fi being used.
6-6 Using the Motion Detection Function with a Predetermined Schedule By running the motion detection function according to a schedule, you can construct a monitoring system that records pictures in accordance with a preset schedule and that operates in response to variations in the video image from the area covered by the camera.
6-7 Using the Picture Recording Function Sample Still Picture Recording Settings Settings specified on the “Camera and Video” page ( → P.3-7) Specify the appropriate settings for the VB-C50Fi being used. Settings specified on the “Preset” page ( → P.
6-8 ● Next, set the sensitivity, area ratio and duration. To ensure that the event is not triggered by unrelated lighting changes or small movements, set the “Duration” parameter so that picture.
6-9 Using the Picture Recording Function Using VBCollector Downloaded image displays Pictures recorded with the VB-C50Fi’s picture recording function Pictures periodically collected according to the task VBCollector is used to view pictures recorded by the VB-C50Fi.
6-10 Starting Up VBCollector VBCollector is started up by choosing it from Start menu. To Start Up VBCollector... Choose [Program]-[WebView Livescope]- [VBCollector Task View] from the Start menu to start up VBCollector.
6-11 Using the Picture Recording Function 2. Enter each item in the various fields and click the “OK” button. q Server Name Assign a name for recognizing the Server (optional). w Image Directory Enter the name of the directory where downloaded images are to be saved, or click the “Browse” button to select a directory folder.
6-12 Tip Downloading images to a shared folder on the network ● You cannot specify a path name that uses a network drive in the “Image Directory” setting.
6-13 Using the Picture Recording Function Note Downloaded images are not deleted when a server is deleted. To delete downloaded images, first follow the procedure in “Deleting Images” ( → P.6-25) and then delete the server. Editing Server Information Content of the registered server information can be edited.
6-14 Registering Tasks Adding a Task Add a new task for downloading images. To Add a New Task... 1. To add a task, choose “New Task” from the “Task” menu bar. Using VBCollector 2. Enter each item in the various items and click the “OK” button.
6-15 Using the Picture Recording Function Note ● Up to 16 tasks can be executed by VBCollector simultaneously. Please be sure not to load a schedule with 17 or more tasks to be executed. VBCollector is also not able to execute multiple tasks simultaneously to the same server.
6-16 Editing Tasks The details of a registered task can be edited. To Edit a Task... 1. In the Task View, select the task to be edited by clicking on its name, then choose “Edit Task” from the “Task” menu bar. Or, double-click on the task to be edited.
6-17 Using the Picture Recording Function Display Task Status During the execution of any task, the download status can be checked. To View Task Status.
6-18 Starting/Stopping the Service The task scheduler service can be started and stopped. To Make Settings... Choose “Start Service” or “Stop Service” from the “Tools” menu bar. If the service has started, Stop Service is enabled in the menu; if the service is stopped, Start Service is enabled.
6-19 Using the Picture Recording Function Automatic Downloading by Notification You will not be able to record images if there is insufficient space on the server.
6-20 r “Apply” button Saves a change to the reception port number in the registry. If you make a change, a dialog box is displayed. Click “Yes” and the transmission port of each server is also changed. t “Server Setting” button Displays a dialog box with information about the selected server for editing ( → P.
6-21 Using the Picture Recording Function 3. The filter dialog box appears. Select the display format and time and click the “OK” button. q Display Format Set the format in which images are displayed on your web browser. w Time Specify the shooting time of the images you want to list.
6-22 4. HTML for displaying the images is generated, the Web browser starts up, and thumbnail images of the selected date are displayed in 100-image units on the page. Click on an image to be viewed; it is displayed in the original saved dimensions. 5.
6-23 Using the Picture Recording Function Animate Images Downloaded images can be selected using the server name and date to be animated (consecutive display). The images can also be shown in detail or zoomed in/out. To View Animation... 1. Choose “Display Images” from the “Tools” menu bar.
6-24 ● Animation Images can be consecutively displayed. [Top] button Shows the original image. [Prev] button Shows the previous image. [Play/Pause] button Plays/pauses the animation. [Next] button Shows the next image. [Last] button Shows the final image.
6-25 Using the Picture Recording Function Deleting Images Downloaded images can be deleted. To Delete Images... 1. Stop the task schedule of the tool. 2.
6-26 Viewing Logs VBCollector outputs logs concerning the execution of tasks. To view a log, choose “Display Log” from the “Tools” menu bar. The following information about logs is displayed: q Code Identification codes are displayed here. 4 types of icons representing the level are also displayed with these codes.
6-27 Using the Picture Recording Function Displaying Logs According to Selection Criteria Logs can be filtered according to error type, code, or date and time etc. so that only the required information is displayed. To Make Settings... 1. Choose “Filter” from the “View” menu bar.
6-28 Search Logs Logs can be searched using character strings. This function is convenient in case of searching any target log from among numbers of logs. To Search Logs... 1. Choose “Search” from the “Edit” menu bar. Using VBCollector 2. Enter the character string you want to search in “Search for” and click the “Search” button.
6-29 Using the Picture Recording Function Selecting Log Files The initial log file of VBCollector is saved as “vbrpd.log” file in the “SYSTEM” folder within the VBCollector-installed directory. When the file exceeds the size of 10 MB, it will be renamed as “vbrpd01.
6-30 Setting Download Capacity In order to perform downloads based on a task schedule, you can set the upper limit on the number of pictures or specify the response to be made in the event the specified percentage on available space on the drive where pictures are to be saved is exceeded.
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7-2 Troubleshooting Before you contact your Canon dealer or service outlet, check the items listed below. If a log message is displayed, refer to the log message list for the log details and the appropriate response. The VB-C50Fi does not start up. ● Check that the AC cable is connected correctly.
7-3 Appendix Troubleshooting I forgot the password. ● All factory defaults settings can be restored by pressing the Reset switch ( → P.7-10). The default administration password is “VB-C50i”.
7-4 VB-C50Fi Video signal Conforms to NTSC/PAL Image Sensor 1/4-inch CCD Number of pixels [NTSC] use: 340,000 (effective 630,000) [PAL] use: 400,000 (effective 740,000) Synchronization Internal Scanning Method 2 : 1 interlaced Min. subject illumination Normal mode: 1 lux (at 1/30 sec.
7-5 Appendix Specifications +3.3V 0.1 µ F 10k Ω 10k Ω 10k Ω Internal controller Input terminals IN + , IN – Output terminals OUT A, OUT B + – External Device I/O Terminals You can use Input/Output external devices together with the Multi-Terminal Module (VB-EX50).
7-6 Note ● Install the Viewer for PC from the “VBToolsInstall.exe” file on the supplied CD- ROM ( → P.2-11). ● The User’s Manual for the viewer software is provided on the supplied CD-ROM (Viewer-E.
7-7 Appendix Sample Network Configurations This section describes some typical installation modes for the VB-C50Fi. Be sure to assign an IP address to the VB-C50Fi that matches your environment. This example shows the VB-C50Fi connected to a LAN by Ethernet.
7-8 Upgrading the Firmware Remotely Note Do not turn the power off until you have confirmed that the VB-C50Fi has restarted. Turning the power off before completion may prevent it from starting up properly. Get the new firmware from the WebView Product web site (http://www.
7-9 Appendix Restoring the Factory Default Settings Since the VB-C50Fi supports a wide variety of functions, we recommend that you make a note of the settings for each function ( → P.7-11). If you want to redo the settings from the beginning because you have forgotten them or for some other reason, first restore the factory default settings.
7-10 Restoring the Factory Default Settings Note If you click the “OK” button at this point, it will not possible to abort the process to restore the default settings. Click the “Cancel” button if you do not wish to restore the default settings.
7-11 Appendix Factory Default Settings Item Setting Item Setting 1 Item setting 2 (m) (d) (y) (m) (d) (y) ● Administrator ID root ● Administrator password VB-C50Fi ● Settings page path admin ● Ethernet Address Setting Method Manual Setting IP Address 192.
7-12 Factory Default Settings Item Setting Item Setting 1 Item setting 2 (m) (d) (y) (m) (d) (y) ● Server(Common Settings) Maximum Number of Clients 50 Maximum Connection Time (sec.
7-13 Appendix Index A AC adapter ........................................................... iv, 2-6 AC cable ............................................................... iv, 2-6 Account .............................................................
7-14 Index Host Specification .................................................... 3-21 HTTP Port ......................................................... 3-17, 4-5 HTTP Server ............................................................ 3-17 Hub ...
7-15 Appendix Index S Sample Network Configurations ................................ 7-7 Save Setting and Reboot button ............................... 3- 4 Save Setting button .................................................... 3 -4 Schedule name ..
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