Canon VB-C10 manuel d'utilisation

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    CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan U.S.A. CANON U.S.A.,INC. NEW JERSEY OFFICE 100 Jamesburg Road, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 USA CANON U.S.A.,INC. CHICAGO OFFICE 100 Park Blvd., Itasca, IL 60143 USA CANON U.S.A.,INC. LOS ANGELES OFFICE 15955 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA CANON U.S.A.,INC. HONOLULU OFFICE 210 Ward Av[...]

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    ii Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C10/VB-C10R (referred to hereafter as the VB-C10/VB-C10R). This manual describes how to set up and use the VB-C10/VB-C10R. Read this manual carefully before using the VB-C10/VB-C10R to ensure effective operation. In particular make sure that you read the " a Safe Use of Equip[...]

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    iii Styles 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. Canon considers the following points concerning such matters when it operates camera sites for which it has been responsible to install and [...]

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    iv Contents Introduction ............................................................................ ii a Safe Use of Equipment .................................................... vii Maintenance .............................................................................................................. xii Chapter 1 Before Using the VB-C10/VB-[...]

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    v Styles Contents Chapter 4 VB Administration T ools Overview of VB Administration T ools ......................................................... 4-2 VBAdmin Startup Panel ........................................................................................... 4-2 Panorama Creation T ool ........................................................[...]

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    vi Contents Using the Helper Viewer to Distrib ute Videos .......................................... 5-21 Example of a Web page Using the Helper V iewer ................................................. 5-23 Distributing Videos Using a Browser Onl y ............................................... 5-24 Example of Video Distribution Using One Fixed G[...]

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    vii Styles 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. a Important Operational Instructions a Important Warnings a CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT RE[...]

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    viii FCC NOTICE Network Camera VB-C10/VB-C10R 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. Note: This equipment has bee[...]

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    ix Styles a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions, the word “equipment” refers to the Canon Network Camera VB-C10/VB-C10R and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the equipment is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instruction sh[...]

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    x 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. P ART H) NEC — NA TIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CLAMP 13. Lightning - [...]

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    xi Styles - 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. Do not continue to use the equipment as this can cause a [...]

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    xii 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. The use of such substances can cause a fire or electric shock. 3. Wipe with a d[...]

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    Bef ore Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R This chapter contains information that you should read before using the VB-C10/VB-C10R. It also describes the features of the VB-C10/VB-C10R, the system configuration, the hardware and software requirements, and the name and functions of the system components. Chapter[...]

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    1-2 The VB-C10/VB-C10R 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 of the VB-C10/VB-C10R and viewer software. Please use the supplied viewer software for viewing videos distributed by[...]

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    1-3 Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R Features of the VB-C10/VB-C10R Panorama picture creation functions and settings The entire photographic range of the camera can be created and saved as a panorama picture. The saved panorama pictures can then be easily used to visually set view restrictions and presets. Camera Position Preset function If often-us[...]

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    1-4 System Configuration W ebView Livescope Viewer Software (Jav a View er or Helper Viewer) Recommended bro wser ● Netscape Navigator/ Communicator4.78 or later ● Internet Explorer 4.01 or later Router VB-C10 VB-C10 Internet Ethernet (10/100Mbps) VB-C10R This system configuration consists of the VB-C10/VB-C10R with WebView Livescope Viewer Sof[...]

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    1-5 Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R System Configuration W ebView Livescope MV Windows98SE/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP (Internet Explorer 5 or later required) VB-C10 VB-C10 VB-C10R Ehernet (10/100Mbps) Example of System Configuration with WebView Livescope MV - Optional The WebView Livescope MV software ( → P.1-7) is convenient if there are several VB-C10/V[...]

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    1-6 VB Administration Tools ( → P.4-2) This tool lets you create panorama pictures from the VB-C10/VB-C10R and then easily use them to visually set view restrictions and presets. PC IBM PC/AT Compatible Operating System Windows 98SE/Me or Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000/Windows XP Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later required * Must be [...]

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    1-7 Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R Webview Livescope MV version 2.0/LE ( → P.1-5) This is optional viewer software for monitoring. PC IBM PC/AT Compatible CPU: Pentium III 600 MHz or better recommended, RAM: 128 Mbytes or better, Hard disk capacity: 50 Mbytes or better (LE: 20 Mbytes or better) Operating System Windows 98SE/Me or Windows NT 4.0 [...]

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    1-8 Package Contents The VB-C10/VB-C10R 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. 1. VB-C10 main unit (or VB-C10R main unit) 2. AC Adapter PA-V16 3. AC cable (1 me[...]

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    1-9 Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R System Components and Their Operation VB-C10 Camera head Base Camera LED • When power is turned on: Flashing Green light • During normal operation: Steady Green light Power connection socket External device I/O terminals 100/10 BT Ethernet connector (100Base-TX, 10Base-T auto-negotiation) Front Rear Network L[...]

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    1-10 System Components and Their Operation VB-C10R Mounting plate Base Camera LED • When power is turned on: Flashing Green light • During normal operation: Steady Green light Power connection socket External device I/O terminals 100/10 BT Ethernet connector (100Base-TX, 10Base-T auto-negotiation) Camera head Front Rear Network LED • When con[...]

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    1-11 Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R VB-C10 VB-C10R System Components and Their Operation Bottom On the bottom of the VB-C10/VB-C10R are the MAC address required for network settings, a Reset switch that returns the factory default settings, and the serial number. RESET CANON INC. MADE IN JAPAN Tes te d To Comply Wi th FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFF[...]

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    Installation This chapter explains how to connect the system components and describes a sample network configuration. Chapter[...]

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    2-2 Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R Installing the VB-C10/VB-C10R VB-C10 Installation Install in a flat and stable location. VB-C10R Installation Firmly tighten the 2 screws (not supplied). (Installation) • Distance between tapped holes: 120 mm (4 18 / 25 in.) • T apped hole diameter : 6.0 mm ( 1 / 4 in.) • Mounting plate thickness: 1.6 mm ( [...]

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    2-3 Installation Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R Using the Wide-angle Converter (VB-C10) The optional Wide-angle Converter WL-37 can be used to provide wide-angle shots (approx. 0.74 × the normal focal distance). Mount the wide-angle converter correctly so that it is level and fitted securely onto the camera. When mounted correctly, the wide-angle[...]

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    2-4 Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R Connecting the Components Turning the Power ON and OFF The VB-C10/VB-C10R itself does not have a power switch. You can switch the VB-C10/VB-C10R on by plugging the AC adapter into a wall outlet. When power to the VB-C10/VB-C10R is switched on, the Camera LED turns green. Note ● The camera head position is autom[...]

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    2-5 Installation Sample Network Configurations Router Router VB-C10 Viewer PC Viewer PC Server Provide the appropriate server as required: ● HTTP (WWW) VB-C10R This section describes some typical installation modes for the VB-C10/VB-C10R. Be sure to assign a fixed IP address to the VB-C10/VB-C10R. This example shows the VB-C10/VB-C10R connected t[...]

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    Setup Pr ocedures This chapter describes the procedures from the initial setup of the VB-C10/VB-C10R through to operation checking and the method for specifying detailed settings. The VB Administration Tools described in Chapter 4 provide a convenient way to set view restrictions and presets. Chapter[...]

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    3-2 Preparations for Initial Setup Installation Procedure 1. As shown in the diagram above, the VB-C10/VB-C10R is connected t o a PC via a hub and LAN cables (10Base-T/100Base-TX). Once the initial setup has been completed and operation has been verified, the VB-C10/VB-C10R can be used immediately. The diagram below shows an example of P2P connecti[...]

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    3-3 Setup Procedures Initial Setup 1. Turn on the PC’s power switch. The AC adapter must not yet be connected to the VB-C10/VB-C10R at this stage. 4. The VB-C10/VB-C10R’s MAC address and the currently set IP address are displayed in the “VB-C10/VB-C10R IP Installer” dialog box. Select a MAC address by clicking on it, then click the “Setup[...]

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    3-4 Initial Setup 5. When the “Setup IP Address” dialog box appears, enter the new IP address, user name, and password. Then click the “OK” button. New IP address: 192.168.101.7 User name: root Password: VB-C10 (default setting) Note ● The IP address “192.168.101.7” is given as an example. However, the actual IP address must be change[...]

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    3-5 Setup Procedures 2 Enter the user name and password. User name: root Password: VB-C10 (default setting) 3 The settings title page is displayed. Initial settings are now complete. Initial Setup[...]

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    3-6 Checking Operation When you have completed the initial setup, check that the VB-C10/VB-C10R works normally. Use the sample page to simplify checking. Sample page 2. Click on each sample page. If the sample page appears and the video is displayed, the VB-C10/VB-C10R is operating normally. * The Helper Viewer must be installed in order to appear [...]

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    3-7 Setup Procedures Detail Settings 2. Enter the user name and password. You are now asked for your user name and password. In the factory default settings, the user name is “root” and the password is “VB-C10” for both the VB-C10 and VB-C10R. Enter these settings . * The password can be changed at any time on the System/Network settings pa[...]

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    3-8 Settings Title Page The various settings on the VB-C10/VB-C10R are specified by using a browser to access Web pages on theVB-C10/VB-C10R. From this title page, you can move to each settings pages. Settings Title Page for VB-C10/VB-C10R Note ● Do not open multiple browser windows at the same time to change settings in parallel. ● Do not use [...]

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    3-9 Setup Procedures System/Network Settings Page This page is used to make Ethernet and password settings for the administrator. Detail Settings Note ● Assign a fixed IP address to the VB-C10/VB-C10R. ● For system security reasons, we recommend that you change the root account at regular intervals. ● If you have forgotten the password, press[...]

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    3-10 Detail Settings Date/Time Settings Page This page is used to make date and time settings. Note When selecting “Synchronize with NTP server”, enter the correct NTP server IP address to be sure the date and time are changed correctly. Click the “OK” button to change the settings. To discard the changes, click the “Cancel” button. Thi[...]

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    3-11 Setup Procedures Detail Settings Camera Settings Page Use this page to set the camera control parameters and the video capture size and video quality. Using VB Administration Tools is a convenient way to set view restrictions ( → P.4-12). Camera Settings “Camera Name” Used in the camera selection bar in the WebView Livescope Viewer. “W[...]

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    3-12 Detail Settings “Home Position” Specify the camera settings to be used at startup. The Pan, Tilt, and Zoom settings are valid when “Return to Home Position when nobody has a control privilege” is enabled. “Pan” Sets the pan position for the camera. “Tilt” Sets the tilt position for the camera. “Zoom” Sets the value for the [...]

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    3-13 Setup Procedures Detail Settings View Restriction Settings You can set the visible range by restricting the camera pan, tilt and zoom ratio (field of view angle) settings. Controllable range and Video Capture Range The view restriction specifies the visible range. The visible range is larger than the area in which pan and tilt can be controlle[...]

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    3-14 Detail Settings Tip About view restriction ● Pan and tilt range varies with the zoom ratio (field of view angle). If the visible range is exceeded because the zoom is set to wide range, the camera angle (pan, tilt) will be adjusted automatically. Restricted range of visibility Angle of camera movement Captured range Camera When you set the v[...]

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    3-15 Setup Procedures Detail Settings Preset Settings Page Use this page to specify the settings for preset camera positions provided to viewers. Using VB Administration Tools is a convenient way to set presets ( → P.4-17). Presets 1-8 Up to 8 presets can be specified. “Application” Use these options to specify whether this preset can be used[...]

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    3-16 Picture Recording and External Device I/O Settings Page Use this page to specify the operating condition for the picture recording function. Settings on this page can be used to record still pictures in response to inputs from an external device (sensor, etc.) and based on a predetermined schedule. See Chapter 6, “Using the Picture Recording[...]

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    3-17 Setup Procedures Detail Settings Tip The amount of data for a still picture varies depending on the settings for video capture size and video quality ( → P.3-11), and the subject. As a guide, approximately 5-10 KB is the standard when the video capture size is set to 320 × 240 and the video quality is set to 3 (In some cases this may be exc[...]

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    3-18 Detail Settings Tip Picture Recording triggered by External Devices ● Pictures can be recorded in response to ON/OFF events detected from an external device. ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Picture Recording AB CD A: Pre-event recording for an ON event B: Post-event recording for an ON event C: Pre-event recording for an OFF event D: Post[...]

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    3-19 Setup Procedures Detail Settings Access Control Settings Page From this page, you can permit access to the VB-C10/VB-C10R to specific authorized users only. Unauthorized clients’ access is prohibited. Authorized User Account “Authorized User List” Only accounts registered in this list are permitted to connect to the VB-C10/VB-C10R. Up to[...]

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    3-20 Detail Settings WebView Livescope Setting Settings Page Make the various settings such as the number of simultaneous clients, frame rate, and maximum camera control time. “Restrict Service Time” When you want to set a time for videos to be distributed to the WebView Livescope Viewer, select this option, and specify the Start and Stop times[...]

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    3-21 Setup Procedures Detail Settings Miscellaneous Settings Page Use this page to specify various other settings. HTTP Server “HTTP Port” Sets the TCP port number for the HTTP. Enter an integer between 1 and 65535. The default setting is No. 80. “Global Address for Web Pages” If a private address has been set in the VB-C10/VB-C10R and you [...]

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    3-22 Detail Settings Administration Tools Settings Page On-board File System Information The On-board File System Information displays the used space, free space and capacity (used space + free space) in bytes. Click the “Cancel” button to exit from this page. This returns you to the settings title page. Miscellaneous “View Log Events” Clic[...]

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    VB Administration T ools This chapter describes how to use the VB Administration Tools in order to create panoramas, set view restrictions, make presets, view logs, and use the Admin Viewer. Although view restriction and preset settings can be made following the procedures described in Chapter 3, the VB Administration Tools and their more visual en[...]

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    4-2 Overview of VB Administration Tools VBAdmin Startup Panel ( → P.4-4) 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 ( → P.4-7) This tool is used to take or create panorama pictures. Remote operation, setting, [...]

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    4-3 VB Administration T ools Overview of VB Administration Tools View Restriction Tool ( → P.4-12) This tool enables easier, more visual setting of view restrictions. Restrictions can be set by operating the mouse while referring to panorama previews. Log Viewer ( → P.4-22) This tool enables viewing of operation status logs that are output to t[...]

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    4-4 Installing VB Administration Tools Install VB Administration Tools from the CD-ROM supplied with the VB-C10/VB-C10R. 3. Perform the installation following instructions on the screen. 4. Complete installation. When installation is complete, two icons are created on the desktop: “VB Admin Tools” and “Admin Viewer”. 1. Turn on the power to[...]

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    4-5 VB Administration T ools Starting Up VB Administration Tools VB Administration Tools can be started up using the icon created on the desktop or by selecting it from the Start menu. To Start Up... 1. If you are starting up a tool from the VBAdmin Startup Panel, either double-click the “VB Admin Tools” desktop icon or choose “VB Admin Tools[...]

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    4-6 Starting Up VB Administration Tools 3. The VBAdmin Startup Panel starts up. The five tools—“Panorama Creation Tool”, “View Restriction Tool”, “Preset Setting Tool”, “Log Viewer”, and “Admin Viewer”—can be started up from the Startup Panel by clicking on the each button. If the connection is disconnected after the VBAdmin[...]

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    4-7 VB Administration T ools Panorama Creation Tool The Panorama Creation Tool is used to take and create panorama pictures and save them in the VB-C10/VB-C10R. Without a panorama picture With a panorama picture The Panorama Creation Tool is used to take and create panorama pictures for the VB-C10/ VB-C10R. When they have been created, the panorama[...]

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    4-8 Panorama Creation Tool 1 Display Connect Information Displays the VB-C10/VB-C10R’s connection information in a dialog box. 2 Reload Camera Information button Recaptures camera information and panorama information. If VB-C10/VB-C10R settings were changed after this tool was started up, this button can be used to get the latest information. 3 U[...]

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    4-9 VB Administration T ools Panorama Creation Tool Tip Since the range that can be captured varies with the type of camera, the display ranges of the panorama pictures are different. VB-C10 panorama picture VB-C10R panorama picture Note Since the entire area of panorama picture is captured and displayed during capturing, if the VB-C10/VB-C10R is a[...]

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    4-10 3. When capturing ends and the picture is satisfactory, click the “OK” button. Panorama creation can be discarded, or the AE lock position or backlight adjustment settings can be changed by clicking the “Cancel” button. When clicked, the captured picture is discarded and the initial screen returns. To capture the picture again, click ?[...]

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    4-11 VB Administration T ools Reconnecting Reconnections are made when a connection with the VB-C10/VB-C10R has been cut. To make a reconnection, choose “Reconnect” from the File menu. Panorama Creation Tool Opening/Saving Pictures Panorama pictures can be opened from picture files or saved as picture files. To retrieve a picture file and use i[...]

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    4-12 The View Restriction Tool is used to set view restriction visually and more easily for the VB-C10/ VB-C10R. The viewing range is simply set using mouse operations such as dragging, while viewing the panorama picture. Only the range that was specified in the view restriction is displayed in the viewer. Example: You want to distribute video of a[...]

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    4-13 VB Administration T ools The View Restriction Tool Display Screen An overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the View Restriction Tool is started up is given below. 1 Load button Loads the view restriction values currently set in the VB-C10/VB-C10R. 2 Send button Sends to the VB-C10/VB-C10R the current view restriction values edite[...]

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    4-14 6 Apply the View Restriction View restriction settings are applied when this item is selected. 7 View Restriction Values Entry box and Get Value button The current view restriction settings are displayed in the View Restrictions Value Entry box, and new values can be entered to change the settings. When the “Get Value” button is clicked, t[...]

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    4-15 VB Administration T ools Setting View Restrictions View Restrictions can be set in one of two ways. Use the method that suits your environment or taste. 1: Retrieving values from Admin Viewer and changing settings To Make Settings... Start up Admin Viewer and set the view restriction from the shooting angle of the VB-C10/ VB-C10R. 1 Select the[...]

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    4-16 2 Click the “Send” button. Check the Status List to be sure the values were sent correctly. Then when the “Reflect set values” button is clicked, the values will be reflected in the VB-C10/VB-C10R. Tip ● Since previews using Panorama Preview may be slightly different from the actual pictures, after the view restrictions have been set[...]

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    4-17 VB Administration T ools Preset Setting Tool The Preset Setting Tool more easily and uniformly sets the preset function of the VB-C10/VB-C10R. Settings can be made using simple mouse operations such as clicking and dragging while referring to the panorama picture. Setting presets using the Preset Setting Tool Reflecting preset settings in the [...]

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    4-18 Preset Setting Tool Preset Setting Tool Display Screen An overview of the functions of the GUI that is displayed after the Preset Setting Tool starts up is described below. 1 Load button Loads the VB-C10/VB-C10R’s current preset settings. 2 Send button Sends to the VB-C10/VB-C10R the current preset settings edited with this tool. 3 Reflect s[...]

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    4-19 VB Administration T ools Note Edited content will not be reflected in the viewer accessed to the VB-C10/VB-C10R at the stage when the “Send” button is used to send edited content to the VB-C10/ VB-C10R. After confirming the edited content, be sure to use the “Reflect set values” button to reflect the settings in the VB-C10/VB-C10R. 7 P[...]

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    4-20 Setting Presets Presets can be set in one of two ways. Use the method that suits your environment or taste. 1: Retrieving values from Admin Viewer and changing settings To Make Settings... Start up Admin Viewer and set the shooting angle of the VB-C10/VB-C10R as a preset. 1 From the Preset Selection box, select the preset to be set, and enter [...]

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    4-21 VB Administration T ools 2: Changing Settings from the Preset Preview Frame To Make Settings... The Preset Preview frame on the panorama picture can be used to set presets. 1 From the Preset Selection box, select the preset to be set, and enter the Preset Name. Set the presets by using the mouse to move or change the shape of the Preset Previe[...]

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    4-22 The following content is displayed in the log. ● Code The log displays error codes. For error codes, refer to page 7-4 of the User’s Manual. Error codes are displayed with one of four types of icons according to level. “Information level” “Error level” “Warning level” “Unknown” ● Date & Time The date and time when the[...]

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    4-23 VB Administration T ools 2. The Filter dialog box appears. Set the following selection criteria and click the “OK” button to display only the logs that match those criteria. If filtering is not required, click the “Cancel” button. [Error Type] If logs are to be filtered according to type of error, select the “Specify Type” or “Sp[...]

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    4-24 Admin Viewer Note Since most operations and settings of Admin Viewer are common with the Helper Viewer, basic camera control and the like are omitted here. This chapter describes only the functions and operations that are unique to Admin Viewer. The manual for the viewer software is provided on the supplied CD-ROM (Mon-E.pdf). About the specia[...]

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    4-25 VB Administration T ools Admin Viewer Note If the Admin Viewer 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” dialog box ( → P.4-26) is displayed. Operating External Device Setting No[...]

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    4-26 Admin Viewer 2. The “External Device Input” dialog box appears. To save this content as a log, click the “Save” button, then specify a file name and where it should be saved. To clear the content in the display, click the “Clear” button. To close the dialog box, click the “Close” button. Enabling/Disabling View Restrictions Vie[...]

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    Creating W eb P ages This chapter describes how to use the VB-C10/VB-C10R 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. Chapter[...]

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    5-2 HTTP (WWW) server Dedicated Web server Viewer PC 1 Access to Web pages 3 Request for video 4 Video distribution 2 IP address information notification Internet VB-C10 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-C10/VB-C10R is sent from the Web serve[...]

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    5-3 Creating W eb P ages Features of the Java Viewers These viewers are supplied as Java applets. They run on Web browsers that are Java-capable, such as the Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer browsers. The applets are downloaded from the camera server to the Web browser and are then run by the Web browser. The features of the Java [...]

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    5-4 Java Viewer LiveApplet Video display function Camera control function Java Viewer Glimpse Video display function Web Pages for Video Distribution Click Panorama Picture[...]

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    5-5 Creating W eb P ages Features of the Helper Viewer The Helper Viewer is an application which is launched from a Web browser. Unlike the Java Viewer, it must be pre-installed on the client's computer. The features of the Helper Viewer are described below. ● Must be pre-installed, but once installed, start-up time is quick and operation is[...]

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    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 combinines LiveApplet and Glimpse. Examples of sample pages JavaApplet sample 1 JavaApplet sample 2 Still picture request page using JavaScript Ready-made video distribution sample pages are provided with the VB-C10[...]

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    5-7 Creating W eb P ages This section describes how to use the Java Viewers to provide videos. Application examples are also given. Using the Java Viewer to Distribute Videos Using the Java Viewer to Create a Web Page When you use the Java Viewer, the viewer applet to be used must be incorporated into the Web page you provide. However, this is not [...]

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    5-8 Using the Java Viewer to Distribute Videos Saving Web Page Data The VB-C10/VB-C10R is equipped with a Flash memory where Web page data can be saved. Data is saved by transfering the data files using FTP. The data is placed as a file under /usr/html/ local. Device File system URL (accessed by an ftp client) (accessed from a Web browser) On-board[...]

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    5-9 Creating W eb P ages Using the Java Viewer to Distribute Videos Example of Using the Java Viewer to Create a Web Page This section describes an example in which the Java Viewer is used to create a Web page. Use this example to create your own original Web page. 2 The text displayed in a separate frame 3 Frame with the embedded Java Viewer 1 Fra[...]

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    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.htm <html> <head> <title>LiveApplet comment</title> </[...]

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    5-11 Creating W eb P ages 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 clients to use Glimpse to download quickly and view live video at a low frame rate, and then use LiveApplet to view video at a high frame rate and control t[...]

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    5-12 1 glimps.htm <html> <head> <script language="JavaScript"> <!-- function clicked(btn) { url = btn.name window.open(url,"LiveApplet","width=490,height=400") } // --> </script> <title>Glimpse</title> </head> <body> <table> <form name="form"> [...]

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    5-13 Creating W eb P ages 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. Modifying the Startup and Disconnection Screens You can modify the image files (JPEG or GIF image files) sho[...]

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    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” animation is displayed at startup and the “disconnected hostname” (when the hostname parameter is specified) or “disconnected” is displayed[...]

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    5-15 Creating W eb P ages 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"> 2 <param name=hostname value="CANON"> <param name=show_hostname value="on"> 3 <param name=comment value=&[...]

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    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. If “x,y” is omitted, the image is displayed in the center of the frame. Sample transpare[...]

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    5-17 Creating W eb P ages Java Viewer Parameters You can specify applet parameters to provide an applet tailored to modify the behaviour or appearance of applets. Refer to the table below to ensure that you thoroughly understand the parameters. LiveApplet Parameter Name Omissible Description bg_color Yes Use this parameter to set the background col[...]

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    5-18 Parameter Name Omissible Description superimpose Yes This function displays a bitmap image as an overlay on the video image. Specify the image using the “bitmap-filename,x,y” format. Use the GIF format for bitmap images (transparent GIFs supported). The “x,y” parameters specify the coordinates of the bitmap image position on the video [...]

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    5-19 Creating W eb P ages Glimpse Parameter Name Omissible Description comment Yes This parameter specifies the comment text string displayed as an overlay on the applet. If this parameter is omitted, no comment is displayed. hostname Yes This parameter specifies the host name displayed in the applet (alphanumeric character only). This value is use[...]

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    5-20 Applet Tag Descriptions Attribute Name Omissible Description code No This parameter specifies the applet file name. Enter “LiveApplet.class” or “Glimpse.class”. If this parameter is not specified correctly, the applet (LiveApplet or Glimpse) is not downloaded. codebase No This parameter specifies the directory that contains the applet.[...]

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    5-21 Creating W eb P ages This section describes how to use the Helper Viewer to provide videos. Application examples are also given. If a client is using the Helper Viewer to receive videos, the video sender must set up the Web server and create the necessary wvh files. Setting Up the Web Server Set up the Web server to be used for providing Web p[...]

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    5-22 Using the Helper Viewer to Distribute Videos Creating wvh Files This section describes how to create the wvh file required for launching the Helper Viewer application. 1. Use a text editor or similar program to create a new text file and type the following type of code in the file: (Example) 192.168.100.1 65310 192.168.100.1 65311 wvhttp:192.1[...]

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    5-23 Creating W eb P ages Using the Helper Viewer 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 Helper application Helper application launched and displayed Example of a Web page Using t[...]

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    5-24 Distributing Videos Using a Browser Only You can also use the WebView-HTTP protocol to provide videos from the VB-C10/VB-C10R directly to a Web browser. Some example of this are described in this section. Displaying the Live Video at Access as a Still Picture When a client accesses the Web page that provides videos, the video shot at that poin[...]

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    5-25 Creating W eb P ages Distributing Videos Using a Browser Only Displaying Live Video from a Specified Angle as Still Pictures By specifying the camera angle as a parameter in the HTML code beforehand, you can display the picture from a specified camera angle. The example below displays a still picture shot with the camera panned right by 40 ° [...]

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    5-26 Note Contact respective manufacturers for details on setting the router. One fixed global address is required if the VB-C10/VB-C10R 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 (Note: a router with NAT function is required). Exa[...]

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    Using the Picture Recor ding Function This chapter describes a couple of specific examples of the Picture Recording function using the VB-C10/VB-C10R. This function can be used to automatically record still pictures according to a preset schedule or in response to inputs from an external device. Chapter[...]

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    6-2 VB-C10R Connection Example Connector Attached Cable IN + , IN – Sensors mounted on the door Using the Still Picture Recording Function Linked to an External Device Ethernet Sensor A VB-C10R Camera control and video images Sensor B By combining various sensors and switches to operate according to External Device Input settings, it is possible [...]

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    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 Settings” page ( → P.3-11) Specify the appropriate settings for the VB-C10R being used. Settings specified on the “Preset Settings” page ( → P.3-15) Se[...]

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    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-C10/VB- C10R’s memory ( → P.3-17). Sample Application Using Sequential Mode This is a mo[...]

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    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 Settings” page ( → P.3-11) Specify the appropriate settings for the VB-C10R being used. Settings specified on the “Preset Settings” page ( → P.3-15) S[...]

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    6-6 Viewing Recorded Pictures VBCollector is used to view pictures recorded by the VB-C10/VB-C10R. With VBCollector, you can collect and display still pictures recorded by the VB-C10/VB-C10R based on inputs from an external device or schedules. VBCollector accesses the VB-C10/VB-C10R at specific times expressed in units such as dates, weeks, or mon[...]

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    6-7 Using the Picture Recording Function Viewing Recorded Pictures Installing VBCollector Install VBCollector using the CD-ROM supplied with the VB-C10/VB-C10R. 2. Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the VB-C10/VB-C10R into the PC’s CD-ROM drive, and follow the procedure below. 1 Double-click My Computer on the desktop. When using Windows XP, click o[...]

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    6-8 Viewing Recorded Pictures 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. Registering a Server To use VBCollector for downloading pictures from the VB-C10/VB-C10R (hereafter refer[...]

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    6-9 Using the Picture Recording Function 2. Enter the various fields and click the “OK” button. ● Server Name Assign a name for recognizing the Server. ● 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. A network path cannot be specified. [...]

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    6-10 Note Downloaded images are not deleted when a server is deleted. To delete downloaded images, first follow the procedure in “Deleting Images” ( → P.6-15) and then delete the server. Editing Server Information Content of the registered server information can be edited. To Edit Server Information... 1. Choose “Edit” from the Server men[...]

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    6-11 Using the Picture Recording Function 2. Enter the various items and click the “OK” button. ● Task Name Assign the task a name. “Enable this setting” Select “Enable this setting” if the task is to be performed according to the schedule. If not selected, the added task will not be executed. ● Sever Name Select the server from whi[...]

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    6-12 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. Or, double-click on the task to be edited. To delete a registered task, choose “Delete Task” from the Task menu. Executing and Canceling T[...]

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    6-13 Using the Picture Recording Function Details Displayed on the Task View The execution status can be checked on the Task View. ● Task Name The names that were specified at Task Settings are displayed here. The status of each task is displayed as an icon at the left of the name. Running This task is currently being executed. Waiting This task [...]

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    6-14 Viewing Recorded Images The images that were downloaded according to the task schedule are saved in the folder specified at Server Information. VBCollector includes a function that outputs images, to a Web browser to simply viewing. Displaying Images Downloaded imeges are selected by server name and date, and displayed in a Web browser. To Vie[...]

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    6-15 Using the Picture Recording Function 3. When the confirmation dialog box appears, click the “OK” button. 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 the image to be viewed; it is displayed in the original saved di[...]

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    6-16 Viewing Logs VBCollector outputs logs concerning the execution of tasks. To view a log, choose “Display Log” from the Tools menu. The following information about logs is displayed: 1 Code Identification codes are displayed here. Four types of icons representing the level are also displayed with these codes. Information level Warning level [...]

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    6-17 Using the Picture Recording Function Displaying Logs According to Selection Criteria Logs can be filtered according to type, code, or date and time so that only the required information is displayed. To Make Settings... 1. Choose Filter from the View menu. 2. The Filter dialog box appears. To display only the logs that match the specified crit[...]

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    6-18 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. To Make Settings... 1. Choose “Options” from the Tools m[...]

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    Tr oubleshooting This chapter explains how to deal with problems that arise with the operation of the VB-C10/VB-C10R and other faults. Chapter[...]

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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-C10/VB-C10R does not start up. The Camera LED does not light. ● Check that the AC cable is connected correctly. ● Switch t[...]

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    7-3 Tr oub leshooting Troubleshooting I forgot the password. ● All factory defaults settings can be restored by pressing the Reset switch ( → P.8-5). The default administration password is “VB-C10”. The VB-C10/VB-C10R’s settings will need to be made again, however, since all network settings such as the IP addresses and subnet masks are a[...]

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    7-4 System-related Log Message ● S004 Starting up the system (info) Message Starting WebView Explanation Starting up WebView Livescope. Log Messages The Syslog log messages are classified into the following 3 categories. Classification details are dealt with in the UNIX syslog. Classification Level Fault Severity err Error Fault involving a malfu[...]

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    7-5 Tr oub leshooting ● A023 Status change of external input devices (err) Message a %1 detected at %2 %1 external device input change (front-edge|rear-edge) %2 external device terminal (In1) Explanation A change was detected at external device terminal In1. “front edge” denotes OFF → ON and “rear-edge” denotes ON → OFF. Log Messages[...]

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    8-2 Specifications VB-C10/VB-C10R Software Operating System Linux Protocols TCP/IP, HTTP, BOOTP, FTP and WebView (from Canon) Video Motion-JPEG (video quality settings variable from 1 to 5) compression method JPEG (for still pictures) Video transmission rate 0.1 to 30 fps (variable) Output image sizes 160 × 120, 320 × 240, 640 × 480 (pixel) Disp[...]

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    8-3 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 External Device Input Terminals (IN + , IN – ) The external device input terminals consist of a + terminal and a ‘–’ terminal. The ‘–’ terminal is ground[...]

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    8-4 Restoring the Factory Default Settings Since the VB-C10/VB-C10R supports a wide variety of functions, we recommend that you make a note of the settings for each function ( → P.8-6). 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. * Please[...]

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    8-5 Appendix 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. 4. The VB-C10/VB-C10R’s factory default settings are restored. Settings other than net[...]

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    8-6 Factory Default Setting Item Setting Item Setting 1 ( (y) (m) (d)) Item setting 2 ( (y) (m) (d)) ● Administrator ID root —— ● Administrator password VB-C10 ● Settings page path admin —— ● Date and time Offset from GMT +9 (Japan time) ● Ethernet address IP address 192.168.100.1 Subnet mask 255.255.0.0 ● Default Gateway addres[...]

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    8-7 Appendix Factory Default Setting Item Setting Item Setting 1 ( (y) (m) (d)) Item setting 2 ( (y) (m) (d)) ● WebView Livescope Video Transmission Port 65310 Camera Control Port 65311 Max Clients 20 Control Queue Length 20 Max Frame rate (fps) 30.0 Max View Time (sec) 0 Max Camera Control Time (sec) 20 Camera Stabilization Time (ms) 1500 Servic[...]

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    8-8 Index Symbols 100/10 BT Ethernet connector ........ 1-9, 1-10 A About the Panorama Creation Tool display screen ........................................ 4-8 About view restriction .............................. 3-14 AC adapter ................................ 1-8, 3-2, 3-3 AC cable .................................................... 1-8 Access[...]

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    8-9 Appendix Index G GetStillImage parameters ....................... 5-25 Glimpse ................................. 5-3, 5-11, 5-19 H Hardware and software requirements ....... 1-6 Helper Viewer ....................... 1-6, 3-17, 4-24 Home position .......................................... 3-12 HTTP port ..........................................[...]

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    8-10 Index S Safe use of equipment ................................ vii Sample configuration in an ISP environment ........................... 2-5 Sample LAN environment configuration ... 2-5 Sample network configurations ................. 2-5 Sample page ............................................. 3-6 Saving web page data .......................[...]