Canon VB101 manual

1 2 3 4 5 6 PUB. YT1-1329-000 VB101 NETWORK CAMERA SER VER VB101 a Saf e Use of Equipment Bef ore Using the VB101 Installation Setup Procedures Using the Picture Recording Function T roubleshooting Appendix Creating W eb P ages VB Administration T ools NETWORK CAMERA SER VER User's Manual Please read this user's manual carefully bef ore o[...]

2 Intr oduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera Server VB101 (referred to hereafter as the VB101). This manual describes how to set up and use the VB101. Read this manual carefully before using the VB101 to ensure effective operation. In particular make sure that you read the " a Safe Use of Equipment" in this manual, as[...]

Saf e Use of Equipment a 3 a Safe Use of Equipment 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. 2 a Important Operational Instructions 1 a Important W arnings a CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTR[...]

4 FCC NOTICE Network Camera Server VB101 (D78-0138) 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 h[...]

Saf e Use of Equipment a 5 In these safety instructions, the word “ equipment ” refers to the Canon Network Camera Server VB101 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 should be retaine[...]

6 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 SER VICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CLAMP 13. Lightning -[...]

Saf e Use of Equipment a 7 - The equipment emits any smoke, heat, abnormal noise, or unusual odor. - A metal object falls into the equipment. - The equipment is damaged in some way. 2 3. Please observe the following when using the equipment. Failure to do so can result in a fire or electric shock. - Do not use flammable sprays near the equipment. -[...]

8 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. W ARNING 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 dry cloth. 4. Whe[...]

Contents 9 Contents Intr oduction a Safe Use of Equipment 1 a Impor tant W ar nings ................................................. 3 2 a Impor tant Operational Instructions .......................... 3 3 a IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS ................. 5 4 Maintenance ................................................................. 8 Chapte[...]

10 Contents Picture Recording and External Device I/O Settings P age ................................................. 48 Access Control Settings P age .................................... 52 Application Settings P age .......................................... 55 Miscellaneous Settings Page ..................................... 57 Administration T[...]

Saf e Use of Equipment a 11 Using the Helper Vie wer to Distribute Videos ....................................... 110 Example of a W eb page Using the Helper Vie wer ... 112 Distrib uting Videos Using a Bro wser Only ...... 113 Example of video distrib ution using one fixed global address .............................. 115 Chapter 6 Using the Pictu[...]

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Chapter 1 Bef or e Using the VB101 This chapter contains information that you should read before using the VB101. It also describes the features of the VB101, the system configuration, the hardware and software requirements, and the name and functions of the system components.[...]

14 F eatur es of the VB101 The VB101 is a system that distributes live videos via the Internet or an Intranet. It can be used in a wide variety of applications such as distributing live videos or monitoring from a Web site. The system is configured of the VB101 and viewer software. Please use the supplied viewer software to view videos distributed [...]

Bef ore Using the VB101 1 15 F eatures of the VB101 ■ Easy setting and administration Since the VB101 provides settings pages that utilize the Web, you can use a PC and Web browser to make settings and perform administrative tasks remotely without going to the location where the VB101 is installed. ■ Plenty of expandability The VB101 includes 2[...]

16 Viewer Software Functions Java Viewer Helper Viewer ■ Viewer software types and functions Videos from the VB101 can be displayed by a Web browser that can run Java applet. Because the Java Viewer is automatically downloaded and does not need to be pre-installed, unlike the Helper Viewer, it is compatible with any platform that supports Java-ca[...]

Bef ore Using the VB101 1 17 W ebView Livescope MV Windows98SE/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP (Internet Explorer 5 or later required) VC-C4 Ethernet (10/100Mbps) Ethernet (10/100Mbps) VC-C4 C O M M U N IC A T IO N C A M E R A f : 4 - 6 4m m 1:1 .4 -2. 8 VC -C 4 C O M M U N I C A T I O N C A M E R A f: 4 - 6 4 m m 1 :1.4 - 2 . 8 VC -C4 C O M M U N I C A T I O N C[...]

18 PC IBM PC/A T compatib le Windows 98SE/Me or Windows NT 4.0 (IE 4.01 or later required) / Windows 2000 / Windo ws XP Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4.78 or later ,(except 6.01 and 6.1) or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or later recommended Operating System W eb Bro wser * This view er is installed on the VB101 and is automatically downloaded [...]

Bef ore Using the VB101 1 19 PC IBM PC/A T compatib le CPU: P entium III 600 MHz or better , RAM: 128 Mb ytes or better , Hard disk capacity: 50 Mbytes or better (MV), 20 Mb ytes or better (LE), Windows 98SE/Me / Windows NT 4.0 (SP 6.0a or later) / Windows 2000 (SP 1.0 or later) / Windo ws XP Operating System Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later [...]

20 * The cab le length may diff er depending on the country in which the product was purchased. 1. VB101 main unit P ackage Contents 2. AC Adapter PA-V16 3. AC cable (1 meter 3 ft. 3 / 32 in. ) 4. RS-232C cable (miniDIN-miniDIN) ● For camera control, 3 m (9 ft. 10 3 / 32 in.) 5. RS-232C cable (miniDIN-Dsub9pin Female sub) ● For setup, 3 m (9 ft[...]

Bef ore Using the VB101 1 21 Slot-A Pow er VB 1 01 Slot-B 100 Tx/Lnk Col/Rx P ower LED P owered on lit green System f ault lit orange Slot-A LED (Shows the operation status f or card slot A) Normal operation lit green During access lit orange Slot-B LED (Shows the operation status f or card slot B) Normal operation lit green During access lit orang[...]

22 Dc In In Out 100/10BT CC1 RS232C Video In Ethernet CC2 V1 V2 V3 V4 Slot-A Slot-B 12 2 1 P o wer connection socket External device I/O terminals Card slot A (suppor ts modem card and flash memory card) Card slot B (suppor ts modem card and flash memory card) 100/10 BT Ethernet connector (100Base-TX, 10Base-T auto-negotiation) Console connector te[...]

Chapter 2 Installation This chapter explains how to connect the system components and describes a sample network configuration.[...]

24 AC Outlet AC cab le AC adapter VB101 Pr ecautions f or use ● Refer also to the enclosed ReadMe file. The ReadMe file may contain important information not included in this manual. Be sure to read this file. ● If the VB101 will not be used for some time, unplug the AC adapter from the power supply. c Note The VB101 has no power switch. To swi[...]

Installation 2 25 Dc In In Out 100/10BT CC1 RS232C Video In Ethernet CC2 V1 V2 V3 V4 Slot-A Slot-B 12 2 1 LAN cable Ethernet Video cable (RCA) Video cable (BNC) Video cable (BNC) RS-232C cable RS-232C cable Video cable (RCA) PC card VB101 rear panel Camera RS-232C cable AC Outlet AC adapter AC cab le Initial setup PC COM por t External device input[...]

26 c Notes Cascade connections for the VC-C4 and VC-C4R The cascade function of the VC-C4/VC-C4R can be used with the VB101. This enables control of up to 4 cameras from a single VB101. Connection to separate terminals Cascade connection V C -C4 C O M M U N IC A T I O N C A M E R A f :4- 6 4 mm 1 : 1.4 - 2. 8 V C -C 4 C O M M U N I C A T I O N C A [...]

Installation 2 27 2 3 1 On-board flash memory Flash memory card Device File system (accessed by file operations or b y an ftp client) ftp://IP address/htdocs ftp://IP address/card/htdocs http://IP address/ http://IP address/opt/ URL (accessed from a Web bro wser) Flash memory card VB101 rear panel c Note ● To use a Web browser as an FTP client: I[...]

28 Router Router VB101 Viewer PC Viewer PC Server Provide the appropriate server as required: ● HTTP (WWW) ● SMTP (mail) ● Syslog (log) ● BOOTP Call 123-4567 192.168.101.2 is set. VB101 Modem card Inser t modem card. Viewer PC Modem PPP local : 192.168.101.1 PPP remote : 192.168.101.2 Public switc hed telephone network Sample Dialup En viro[...]

Installation 2 29 This example shows the VB101 connected to a LAN and a dial up environment. Videos can be seen by viewers in the same Ethernet segment as the VB101, viewers who can access the segment, or by viewers which can dial up to the VB101 with a modem. Public switc hed telephone network Call 123-4567 192.168.101.2 is set. VB101 Modem card V[...]

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Chapter 3 Setup Pr ocedur es This chapter describes the procedures from the initial setup of the VB101 through to operation checking and the method for specifying detailed settings. The VB Administrator Tools described in Chapter 4 provide a convenient way to set view restrictions and presets.[...]

32 Setup W orkflow Once you confirm the operating environment, the VB101 can be used immediately after initial settings have been made. Make these settings starting with "Initial Setup" ( → P.33) followed by "Checking Operation" ( → P.35). c Note Install the Web browser on your PC beforehand. VC -C4 C O M M U N IC A T IO N C[...]

Setup Procedures 3 33 1 2 3 4 Enclosed CD-ROM RS-232C cable to be used for setup PC VB101 Select the connection por t. Switch the VB101 off and then on again.( → P .24) Enter "VB101" (F actory default setting) as the passw ord . Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gatew ay address . On some PCs you may ha ve to select a por t other t[...]

34 7 5 6 LAN cable Hub Enter the user name and passw ord. User name: root (def ault setting) P ass word: VB101 (default setting) The user name and passw ord can be changed on the System Setting page. ( → P .39) Launch the browser and enter the follo wing URL: http://192.168.100.1/admin/ The Settings Title Page is displa yed. 2 1 3 Settings Title [...]

Setup Procedures 3 35 1 2 c Note The IP address "192.168.100.1" is given as an example. However, the actual IP address must be changed to match your system settings. Clic k on each sample page. If the sample page appears and the video is displayed, the VB101 is operating normally. Sample page Checking Operation When you have completed the[...]

36 1 2 Detail Settings Accessing the Settings Title P age Use the br owser to access http://192.168.100.1/"path". Use the IP address specified in "Initial Setup" ( → P.33) and in the "path" field, use the path specified in "System Settings page" ( → P.39). The default setting for "path" is "[...]

Setup Procedures 3 37 "Japanese" button Click this b utton to display the settings page in Japanese . The button then changes to "English" and switches the displa y back to English when click ed. "Send Config. and Reboot VB101." button After you ha ve changed the settings on a page, clic k the "OK" button on [...]

38 Administration Account The same settings can be specified on the System settings page. "Administrator ID" Sets the ID used by the administrator . Up to 15 characters can be set consisting of alphanumeric characters, underscores and hyphens . The def ault setting is "root". "P assw ord" Sets the passw ord. Up to 15 A[...]

Setup Procedures 3 39 Administration Account The same settings can be specified on the Basic Settings settings page. "Administrator ID" Sets the ID used by the administrator . Up to 15 characters can be set consisting of alphanumeric characters, underscores and hyphens . The def ault setting is "root". "P assw ord" Set[...]

40 Ethernet The same settings can be specified on the Basic Settings settings page. "Use Ethernet" Tick this chec kbox to use Ethernet. "Address Setting Method" If you select "A uto Setting (Bootp)", the IP address is automatically acquired by the Bootp server after restar t. If you select "Manual Setting", e[...]

Setup Procedures 3 41 PPP "Use PPP" Tick this option to allow PPP connections using a modem cards. "Receive and Call" If Receive only (PPP) is selected, PPP connection will be established b y incoming call, and if Primarily Call (PPP) is selected, PPP connection will be established b y outgoing call. "Country Selector"[...]

42 Click the [OK] button to change the settings. To discard the changes, click the [Cancel] button. This returns you to the settings title page. Static Route Control Route settings are required when communicating with a wide-area network through a router . When using both Ethernet and PPP , set the route as needed. "Default route" The sam[...]

Setup Procedures 3 43 Common Settings "Main Camera" Specifies the camera selected when the VB101 star ts up . "Baud rate of camera control port CC1/CC2" For CC1 and CC2, select the same baud rate as that set on the camera. On the VC-C4/VC-C4R, the def ault setting is 9600.There is basically no need to change this. "Return t[...]

44 "Camera Control P or t" Select the camera control connector ( → P. 22) to which the camera is connected. Select "Not controlled" for camer as that are not connected or not controlled. "Cascade Number" If cameras are cascade connected, select numbers assigned to the cameras . Numbers in ascerding order from 1 are a[...]

Setup Procedures 3 45 Detail Settings VC-C4 VC-C4R ■ Controllable Range and Video Capture Range for Each Camera 0 ° + - + - Extent of pan control Maximum horizontal extent of the video capture range Extent of tilt control Maximum vertical extent of the video capture range Field of view at the maximum wide-angle setting ■ Controllable range and[...]

46 Restricted range of visibility Angle of camera movement Captured range Camera When you set the view restriction, the angles of camera movement are automatically restricted. If the zoom is set to wide-angle and the angle of camera movement remains the same, video capture extends beyond the permitted range. Consequently, the angle of movement is a[...]

Setup Procedures 3 47 Detail Settings Preset Common Setting "Restrict Camera Control to Presets" Camera control by using the Helper Viewer and the Ja va Viewer can be restricted to the preset angles specified in Preset 1-8. Presets 1-8 Up to 8 presets can be specified. "Application" Use these options to specify whether this pres[...]

48 Picture Recording Common Settings "Max No . of Pictures to be Recorded" Specifies the upper limit for the n umber of pictures to be recorded. This v alue can be from 1 to 10,000 . "Auto Deletion of Recorded Pictures" Recorded pictures can automatically be deleted on the specified time after the specified number of da ys has p[...]

Setup Procedures 3 49 Detail Settings Picture Recording and output : triggered by e xternal device Use this setting to operate the Picture Recording function when recording is performed in conjunction with an e xternal device such as a sensor or s witch. For a detailed e xample of actual operation, see Chapter 6, "Using the Picture Recording F[...]

50 ON OFF ON OFF ON V C -C 4 C O M M U N I C A T I O N C A M E R A f: 4 - 6 4m m 1 : 1 . 4 -2 .8 OFF ON OFF V C -C 4 C O M M U N I C A T I O N C A M E R A f : 4 - 6 4 m m 1 : 1 . 4 - 2 . 8 V C -C 4 C O M M U N I C A T I O N C A M E R A f: 4 - 6 4 m m 1 : 1 . 4 -2 . 8 ON OFF V C -C 4 C O M M U N I C A T I O N C A M E R A f: 4 - 6 4 m m 1 :1 . 4 - 2 [...]

Setup Procedures 3 51 Detail Settings Picture Recording and Output: by Schedule Use this setting to operate the picture recording function based on a schedule set beforehand. For a detailed e xample of actual operation, see Chapter 6, "Using the Picture Recording Function". ( → P .120) "Schedule 1 to 4" "Record pictures&q[...]

52 Authorized User Account ( → P .53) "Authorized User List" Only accounts registered in this list are permitted to connect to the VB101. Up to 30 users can be registered. "Delete" Select a user account and click the delete button to remo ve the user from the list. "Add" Y ou can add authorized users to the list by e[...]

Setup Procedures 3 53 Detail Settings A uthorized/Restricted Host List Descriptions 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[/mask] (items in square brackets a[...]

54 Listing Guidelines Descriptions in the Authorized/Restricted Host List are extremely complex, and errors in the settings can result in access being prohibited where it should be permitted. To avoid this, follow the guidelines given below with great care. 1.Left-align the mask 172.20.0.0/255.255.0.0 -- Correct 172.0.28.0/255.0.255.0 -- Incorrect [...]

Setup Procedures 3 55 Detail Settings W ebView Livescope "Video T r ansmission P or t" Sets the TCP port number for the W ebView Livescope video tr ansmission protocol. Enter an integer between 1 and 65535. The default setting is 65310. "Camera Control P or t" Sets the TCP port number for the W ebView Livescope camer a control p[...]

56 VIEW -Windows 1.21 "Video T r ansmission P or t" Sets the TCP port number for the VIEW- Windows 1.21 video transmission protocol. The default setting is 5111. "Camera Control P or t" Sets the TCP port number for the VIEW- Windows 1.21 camera control protocol. The default setting is 5110. "Switcher Control P ort" Set[...]

Setup Procedures 3 57 Detail Settings HTTP Server "HTTP P ort" Sets the TCP port number for the HTTP . Enter an integer between 1 and 65535. The default setting is No . 80. "Maximum K eep-aliv e Time" Sets the time for which k eep-aliv e connection can be maintained. Enter an integer from 0 to 20. If the setting is 0, keep-aliv [...]

58 Detail Settings Log "Recipient Mail Address" Specifies the log mail recipient. "Syslog Server Host" Sets the Syslog server . "Maximum Log File Number" Sets the maximum number of log files sav ed as back-up files . Enter an integer between 0 and 10. The maxim um number is 10. "Maximum Log File Size (K b ytes)&qu[...]

Setup Procedures 3 59 Detail Settings On-board File System Inf ormation The On-board File System displays the used space, free space and capacity (used space + free space) in bytes . Slot A/B If a PC card, used for comm unications and storage, is inserted into the slot, the "Manuf acturer" and "Product Information" is display ed[...]

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Chapter 4 VB Administration T ools This chapter describes how to use the VB Administrator 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 [...]

62 VB Admin Startup Panel ( → P .66) 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. P anorama Creation T ool ( → P .68) This tool is used to take or create panorama pictures. Ov er view of VB Administration T ools VB Administration Tool[...]

VB Administration T ools 4 63 View Restriction T ool ( → P .73) This tool enables easier, more visual setting of view restrictions. Restrictions can be set by operating the mouse while referring to panorama previews. Preset Setting T ool ( → P .79) This tool enables easier, more visual setting of preset camera positions. Presets can be set by o[...]

64 Installing VB Administration T ools c Note VB Administration Tools require that Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later be installed. Before installing VB Administration Tools, check to be sure that the correct version of Internet Explorer has been installed. To Install... If any other applications are running, please exit them before installat[...]

VB Administration T ools 4 65 Click Finish to complete the installation. When installation is complete, two icons are created on the desktop : "VB Admin Tools" and "Admin Viewer". 5 c Note VB Administration Tools cannot be installed or operate normally in machines where the WebView Livescope applications listed below have been i[...]

66 ■ Host Name ( → P.38) Specify the IP address or host name of the VB101. ■ Administrator Account ( → P.38) Enter the administrator account that has been set in the VB101. (The default setting is "root".) ■ Administrator Password ( → P.38) Enter the administrator password that has been set in the VB101. (The default setting i[...]

VB Administration T ools 4 67 If the connection is disconnected after the VB Admin Startup Panel has started up, choose Connect from the File menu. The Server Setting dialog box then appears. The VBAdmin Startup Panel starts up. The five tools---Panorama Creation Tool, View Restriction Tool, Preset Setting Tool, Log Viewer, and Admin Viewer---can b[...]

68 V C -C 4 C O M M U N IC A T I O N C A M E R A f: 4 - 64 m m 1 : 1 .4- 2 .8 P anorama Cr eation T ool The Panorama Creation Tool is used to take and create panorama pictures for the VB101. When they have been created, the panorama picture can be viewed when accessed from the viewer. The Panorama Creation T ool is used to take and create panorama [...]

VB Administration T ools 4 69 About the P anorama Creation T ool Displa y Screen An overview of the functions of the GUI that is displayed after the Panorama Creation Tool starts up is described below. 1 2 3 4 5 Display Connect Information button Displays the VB101's connection information in a dialog box. Reload Camera Information button Reca[...]

70 Capturring P anorama Pictures c Note Since the entire area of panorama picture is captured and displayed during capturing, if the VB101 is accessed from the viewer and pictures are viewed, even when view restrictions ( → P.44) have been set, there is a possibility that third parties that were originally not intended to see the pictures may see[...]

VB Administration T ools 4 71 When capturing ends and the picture is satisfactory, click OK. Panorama creation can be discarded, or the AE lock position or backlight adjustment settings can be changed by clicking Cancel button. When clicked, the captured picture is discarded and the initial screen returns. To capture the picture again, click Re-cap[...]

72 Displa ying Connection Inf ormation Connection information during connection with the VB101 can be displayed. Reconnecting Reconnections are made when a connection with the VB101 has been cut. To make a reconnection, choose Reconnect from the File menu. Choose Connect Information from the Server menu and a dialog box showing the connection infor[...]

VB Administration T ools 4 73 VC-C4 C O M M U N I C A T I O N C A M E R A f:4 -6 4m m 1 : 1 . 4 -2 . 8 V iew Restr iction T ool The View Restriction Tool is used to set view restriction visually and more easily for the VB101. The viewing range is simply set using mouse operations such as dragging, while viewing the panorama picture. Setting the vie[...]

74 The View Restriction T ool Displa y Screen An overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the View Restriction Tool is started up is given below. 1 2 3 4 5 Load button Loads the view restriction values currently set in the VB101. Send button Sends to the VB101 the current view restriction values edited with this tool. Reflect set values [...]

VB Administration T ools 4 75 V iew Restriction T ool 6 7 8 Camera Selection Box The camera to be used to apply view restriction settings is selected or changed from among the cameras connected to the VB101. Apply the View Restriction View restriction settings are applied when this item is selected. View Restriction Values Entry box and Get Value b[...]

76 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 VB101. 2 Setting Vie w Restrictions To Make Settings... From the Camera Selection box, select the camera to be set, and select Apply the View Restriction. Set the view res[...]

VB Administration T ools 4 77 V iew Restriction T ool To Make Settings... From the Camera Selection box, select the camera to be set, and select Apply the View Restriction. Click the Admin Viewer button to start it up. 3 Click the Send button. Check the Status List to be sure the values were sent correctly. Then when the Reflect set values button i[...]

78 V iew Restriction T ool e Tip ● Since the previews using the Panorama Preview may be slightly different from the actual picture, after the view restrictions have been set, please check to be sure the viewer is correctly reflecting the view restrictions in the actual picture. In this event, since Admin Viewer normally operates the camera irresp[...]

VB Administration T ools 4 79 V C -C 4 COMM UN I CA TION C AM E RA f : 4 - 6 4 m m 1 : 1 . 4 - 2 . 8 Pr eset Setting T ool The Preset Setting Tool more easily and uniformly sets the preset function of the VB101. Settings can be made using simple mouse operations such as clicking and dragging while referring to the panorama picture. Setting presets [...]

80 Preset Setting T ool Displa y Screen An overview of the functions of the GUI that is displayed after the Preset Setting Tool starts up is described below. 1 2 3 4 5 Load button Loads the VB101's current preset settings. Send button Sends to the VB101 the current preset settings edited with this tool. Reflect set values button Reflects in th[...]

VB Administration T ools 4 81 7 Preset Setting T ool 8 9 10 Panorama Preview Displays the panorama picture of the camera currently selected at the VB101. Preset Preview frame (yellow) that reproduces the preset values that were set is displayed on the panorama picture. By dragging this frame to move it or change its shape, or clicking on the panora[...]

82 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 VB101. 2 Setting Presets To Make Settings... From the Preset Selection box, select the preset to be set and enter a name in Preset Name. Next, select a camera from the Cam[...]

VB Administration T ools 4 83 Preset Setting T ool To Make Settings... From the Preset Selection box, select the preset to be set, and enter the Preset Name. Click the Admin Viewer button to start it up. 3 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 [...]

84 Preset Setting T ool e Tip ● If view restrictions are to be used, be sure that the Preset Preview Frame (yellow) does not protrude outside the View Restriction Frame (blue). ● Since the previews using the Panorama Preview may be slightly different from the actual picture, after the presets have been set, please check to be sure the viewer is[...]

VB Administration T ools 4 85 Log V iewer The VB101 includes a feature that writes operating status to a log file and saves it. Log Viewer simplifies the reading of log files and provides management and resolution of errors. Log Viewer not only displays all logs, it is also capable of filtering so that only the required information is displayed. Do[...]

86 Viewing the Log The following content is displayed in the log. ● Code The log displays error codes. For error codes, refer to page 146 of the User's Manual. Error codes are displayed with one of four types of icons according to level. To Set Selection Criteria... Choose Filter from the View menu. 1 Using selection criteria to displa y log[...]

VB Administration T ools 4 87 Log V iewer The Filter dialog box appears. Set the following selection criteria and click OK to display only the logs that match those criteria. If filtering is not required, click Cancel. 2 [Error Type] If logs are to be filtered according to type of error, select Specify Type or Specify Code; if not, select Not Speci[...]

88 Admin V iewer Admin Viewer is a viewer containing functions for managing the VB101. Compared to the Helper Viewer and Java Viewer with Admin Viewer, it is possible to retrieve exclusive camera control privileges, ignore view restrictions, and operate external devices. [Special privileges of Admin Viewer] ● Connections are also possible outside[...]

VB Administration T ools 4 89 Operating External Devices Setting notification of changes in e xternal device input status A message box can be displayed in the event of a change in external device input status. To Make Settings... Choose Setup properties from the View menu. 1 When the Setup properties dialog box appears, click the Display option ta[...]

90 Enabling/Disabling Vie w Restrictions View restrictions can be enabled or disabled when controlling the camera. To Enable or Disable View Restrictions... Choose either "ON" or "OFF" for View Restrictions in the Privilege menu. Operating External De vice Output The ON/OFF status of external device output can be changed. Click [...]

Chapter 5 Cr eating W eb P ages This chapter describes how to use the VB101 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.[...]

92 HTTP (WWW) server Dedicated Web server or VB101 Viewer PC 1 Access to W eb pages 3 Request for video 4 Video distribution 2 IP address information notification Internet VC-C4 C O M M U N I C A T I O N C A M E R A f : 4 - 6 4 m m 1 : 1 . 4 - 2 . 8 VB101 Camera W eb Pages f or V ideo Distrib ution To distribute picture data by VB101, you create a [...]

Creating W eb P ages 5 93 Viewer Name Functions LiveApplet Displays videos from the VB101. Allows camera control. Allows overlays and superimposition of bitmaps in the video frame. * Because video is not displayed until the viewer has finished downloading, video display takes longer than with the Helper Viewer. Glimpse Allows the video distribution[...]

94 Java Viewer LiveApplet Video display function Camera control function Java Viewer Glimpse Video display function W e b P ages for V ideo Distribution Click[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5 95 W e b Pa ges for V ideo Distribution 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[...]

96 1 2 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. This is a sample page which displays a live still picture. ● Examples of sample pages JavaApplet sample 1 JavaApplet sample 2 Still picture request page using JavaScript V iewin[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5 97 This section describes how to use the Java Viewers to provide videos. Application examples are also given. Using the J a va V iewer to Distrib ute V ideos 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 especially difficult. The page can be[...]

98 1 2 3 ● Writing IP Addresses Using the Web server functions built into the VB101, IP addresses can be expressed as <_I_P_A_D_D_R_> (all upper-case characters, including the angle brackets) in the two file types (htm,wvh) used by the Web server in the VB101. Since <_I_P_A_D_D_R> is replaced with the actual IP address when accessed, [...]

Creating W eb P ages 5 99 sample.htm <html> <head> <title>SampleSite LiveApplet</title> </head> <frameset rows="70,*"> <frame src="header.htm"> <frame src="lvappl.htm"> </frameset> </html> 1 2 3 header.htm <html> <head> <title>LiveApplet comm[...]

100 Click the b utton to display the page in which LiveApplet is embedded. 1 2 Using Glimpse and LiveApplet T ogether 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 the camera when t[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5 101 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=&[...]

102 Modifying the Startup and Disconnection Screens You can modify the image files (JPEG or GIF image files) shown in the startup and disconnection screens. Nothing Specified ■ Startup screen ■ Disconnection screen Pro viding "LiveApplet" without Camera Contr ol This section describes how to create a Web page that only displays live v[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5 103 Certain Images Specified ■ Startup screen ■ Disconnection screen <param name=open_image value="/opt/images/opening.jpg"> ...................... <param name=open_image_time value="3000"> .............................................. <param name=close_image value="/opt/images/clo[...]

104 Displaying the Host Name, Frame Count and Other Inf ormation on the Video Screen <param name=show_fps value="on"> <param name=show_counter value="on"> <param name=hostname value="CANON"> <param name=show_hostname value="on"> <param name=comment value="VB101 site"> &[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5 105 Displaying Bitmap Ima ges on the Video Screen Sample transparent GIF <param name=superimpose value="/logos/newlogo.gif, 0,0"> Specifying the Backgr ound Color <html> <body bgcolor=#cccccc> <applet codebase=http://...code="LiveApplet.class" width=450 height=380> <param name=ur[...]

106 Parameter Name Description Omissible Yes Use this parameter to set the background color. The parameter specification format is "#RRGGBB" (values between 0 and 255 for each component color expressed as a hexadecimal). Eg. White: "#FFFFFF", Grey: "#AAAAAA", Green: "#00FF00" If this parameter is omitted, the[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5 107 Using a J ava V iewer to Distribute V ideos Yes Specifies whether or not connection to the camera server should be established at the same time that the applet starts up. Select "on" or "off". When "on" is selected, connection is established when the applet starts up and moving pictures are d[...]

108 ■ Glimpse Yes This parameter specifies the comment text string displayed as an overlay on the applet. If this parameter is omitted, no comment is displayed. comment Yes This parameter specifies the host name displayed in the applet. This value is used as the host name in messages displayed during connection, etc. If this parameter is omitted,[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5 109 ■ Applet Tag Descriptions 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. code No This parameter specifies the directory that contains the applet. http://[...]

110 Using the Helper V iewer to Distrib ute V ideos 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. e Tip If the VB101 is used as the Web server, the se[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5 111 1 2 Creating wvh files This section describes how to create the wvh file required for launching the Helper Viewer application. Use a text editor or similar program to create a new text file and type the following type of code in the file: 192.168.100.1 65310 192.168.100.1 65311 wvhttp:192.168.100.1 80 (Example) ● The fi[...]

112 112 1 1 Include the tags that link to the wvh file in the text or images in the Web page. <A HREF="WebView.wvh">Let's view the image</A> Click the link to launch the Helper application. Helper application launched and displa yed. Example of a Web pa g e Using the Helper Viewer This section describes an sample Web page[...]

113 Creating W eb P ages 5 113 Distrib uting V ideos Using a Br o wser Only You can also use the WebView-HTTP protocol to provide videos from the camera 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 v[...]

114 114 Parameter Description p/pan Specifies the camera pan angle. "p" is a 1 ° unit, and "pan" is a 0.01 ° unit. For example if the camer a pans right 20 ° , then p is 20 and pan is 2000. If this parameter is omitted, the camera pan angle is not controlled. z/zoom Specifies the camera tilt angle. "t" is a 1 ° uni[...]

115 Creating W eb P ages 5 115 Example of video distrib ution using one f ixed global addr ess One fixed global address is required if the VB101 is being used to distribute live video 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 require[...]

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Chapter 6 Using the Pictur e Recording Function This chapter describes a couple of specific examples of the Picture Recording function using the VB101. This function can be used to automatically capture still pictures according to a preset schedule or in response to inputs from an external device.[...]

118 LAN cable Ethernet RS-232C cable Video cable (RCA) External device output External device input Camera Dc In In Out 100/10BT CC1 RS232C Video In Ethernet CC2 V1 V2 V3 V4 Slot-A Slot-B 12 2 1 VB101 Ethernet Sensor A Lighting unit VC-C4R P ower supply unit Lighting unit ON/OFF Camera control and video images Door opening signal Sensor B Connector[...]

Using the Picture Recording Function 6 119 Settings specified on the "Camera and Video" page ( → P.43) Specify the appropriate settings for the Camera 1 being used. Settings specified on the "Preset" page ( → P.47) Set a camera angle that redords the open doorway as Preset 1. Settings specified in "External Device Input[...]

120 LAN cable Ethernet RS-232C cable Video cable (RCA) External device output Camera Dc In In Out 100/10BT CC1 RS232C Video In Ethernet CC2 V1 V2 V3 V4 Slot-A Slot-B 12 2 1 VB101 Ethernet Lighting unit VC-C4R Pow e r supply unit Lighting unit ON/OFF Camera control and video images Connector Attached Cable Lighting unit via the power supply unit Out[...]

Using the Picture Recording Function 6 121 Settings specified on the "Camera and Video" page ( → P.43) Specify the appropriate settings for the Camera 1 being used. Settings specified on the "Preset" page ( → P.47) Set a camera angle that records the exhibit as Preset 1. Settings specified in "Schedule 1-4" ( → P[...]

122 V iewing and Distrib uting Recorded Pictur es Use your Web browser to access the following URL: http://192.168.100.1/sample/lookup/ * Enter the actual IP address set for the VB101. The "Sample Page for the Retrieval of Recorded Pictures" shown at left appears. Click the "Specify capture period with text" link if you want to [...]

Using the Picture Recording Function 6 123 If you select "Specify capture period with menu", the Conditions for Image Retrieval screen appears in window at left. ● Select either "External Input" or "Schedule" as the "Trigger". "External Input1 and 2 correspond to the "External Device Input 1/2&quo[...]

124 List format. Specify "html" to specify a list display page, or "anim" to specify a page for SnapAnimator. type Specifies the HTTP server. If this parameter is omitted, the IP address of the client side network interface is used*1. server Target frame name for list display. Mandatory when a multi-frame configuration is used t[...]

Using the Picture Recording Function 6 125 V iewing and Distributing Recorded Pictures Specifies the video data. This is the video data file name excluding the ".jpg" extension and is specified using the "yyyymmdd/HHQQ/HHMMSSCC" format. This parameter can not be omitted. b Specifies the HTTP server. If this parameter is omitted,[...]

126 Distributing Recor ded Pictures Distributing pictures that ha ve been recor ded If you forward a picture (JPEG) recorded with the Schedule recording function and copy it, or remove the card, download the picture to a PC and embed the picture in a Web page, you can create a still-picture distribution page. Distributing pictures in SnapAnimator d[...]

Using the Picture Recording Function 6 127 Pictures recorded with the VB101's picture recording function Pictures periodically collected according to the task Downloaded image displays Using VBCollector VBCollector is used to view pictures recorded by the VB101. With VBCollector, you can collect and display still pictures recorded by the VB101[...]

128 c Note VBCollector requires that Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later be installed. Before installing VBCollector, check to be sure that the correct version of Internet Explorer has been installed. To Install... If any other applications are running, please exit them before installation. Please also be sure to close the Windows Service Pane[...]

Using the Picture Recording Function 6 129 5 Check the settings and items you have selected thus far, and click Next to confirm. The installation will proceed by copying files and making registry settings, etc. Click Finish to complete the installation. 6 Using VBCollector When installation is complete, “ VBCollector Task View ” is added to the[...]

130 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. Star ting Up VBCollector To use VBCollector, the network camera server (hereafter referred to as "server") from which the VBCollector downloads p[...]

Using the Picture Recording Function 6 131 2 Enter the various fields and click OK. ■ 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 Browse to select a directory folder. A network path cannot be specified. [Delete images on the server] Whe[...]

132 To Edit Server Information... Editing Server Information Content of the registered server information can be edited. Choose Edit from the Server menu, and when the Server List dialog box appears, select the server name to be edited and click the Edit button. To delete a registered server, click the Delete button. 1 2 As with the procedure for a[...]

Using the Picture Recording Function 6 133 2 ■ 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. ■ Server Name Select the server from which the VBCollector downloads recorded pictures. The [...]

134 To Edit a Task... Editing T asks The details of a registered task can be edited. 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. 1 2 As with procedure to add a new task,[...]

Using the Picture Recording Function 6 135 Canceling a task To disable a registered task, clear "Enable this setting" at Task Settings. To abort the execution of a task, in the Task View, click on the task to be aborted, and choose Abort in the Task menu. The execution status can be checked on the Task View. Details Displa yed on the T as[...]

136 Refreshing T ask Vie w Displa y Content To update the Task View content to reflect the most recent information, choose Refresh from the View menu. Star ting/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. If the service has started, Stop Se[...]

Using the Picture Recording Function 6 137 Vie wing Recorded Ima ges Displa ying Images Downloaded images are selected by server name and date, and displayed in a Web browser. 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[...]

138 4 5 When Detail Information above the frame is clicked, detailed information on the images in the thumbnail screen is displayed. Click on the image to be viewed; it is displayed in the original saved dimensions. To Delete Images... Choose Delete Image from the Tools menu. In the Image List dialog box, select the name of the server that the VBCo[...]

Using the Picture Recording Function 6 139 Using VBCollector Vie wing Logs The following information about logs is displayed: ● Code Identification codes are displayed here. Four types of icons representing the level are also displayed with these codes. Information level Warning level Error level Unknown ● Date & Time The date and time when[...]

140 The Filter dialog box appears. To display only the logs that match the specified criteria, enter the criteria below and click OK. If no changes are required, click Cancel. 2 [Specify Task.] Select if filtering by task name, then enter the task name. [Specify Server.] Select if filtering by server name, then enter the server name. [Error Type] S[...]

Using the Picture Recording Function 6 141 Using VBCollector Setting the download capacity To Make Settings... Choose Options from the Tools menu. The Options dialog box appears. Set the value (%) of "Min. amount of free space required on image directory" to between 1 and 50. When that percentage has been reached, the action selected at &[...]

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Chapter 7 T r oubleshooting This chapter explains how to deal with problems that arise with the operation of the VB101 and other faults.[...]

144 T r oubleshooting 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 VB101 does not start up. The Power lamp does not light. ● Check that the AC cable is connected correctly. ( → P.25) ● Swi[...]

T roubleshooting 7 145 c Note If you have a problem, consult the ReadMe also. The ReadMe file may contain important information not included in this manual. Be sure to read this file. T roubleshooting I can't control the camera. ● Check that the RS-232C cable for camera control is connected correctly. ( → P.25) ● Check that the VB101 con[...]

146 Classification crit err F ault Se v erity Critical fault at the software le vel (stops task operation) F ault in volving a malfunction (oper ation interrupted) Lev el Error Error warning notice info F ault not in volving malfunction F ault outside the system Information on correct operation W arning W arning Information Message Explanation Resp[...]

T roubleshooting 7 147 Message Explanation Response ● A007 View restriction setting err or (warning) inconsistent view restriction f or camera[%1] The view restrictions settings are corrupted. The camera control functions on the aff ected camera cannot be used. Restore the factory default settings or reset the vie w restrictions. %1 Camera number[...]

148 Message %3 ● A016 Amount of transmitted video data (info) %1@%2 %3 frames/%4 bytes in %5 seconds Number of frames %1 Client type (LS/D | LS/H) %2 Client host IP address Explanation This shows the results of video transmission f or a video transmission client. %4 Number of bytes %5 Video transmission time Message Explanation Response ● A022 [...]

T roubleshooting 7 149 Message Response ● A025 Picture recording pr ocessing error (warning) picture recording failed: %1 If the problem is "b usy", no response is required. For "inde x broken" (corrupted inde x file), repair the index. F or "index full" (n umber of pictures that can be recorded has been e xceeded), [...]

150 Message Explanation Response ● A033 In valid file detected during picture inde x restoration (info) broken file detected: %1 A file was detected during picture index restor ation that is not a recorded picture. Delete any in valid files . This does not aff ect picture index restoration processing. %1 File name Message Explanation Response ●[...]

T roubleshooting 7 151 Message Explanation ● P003 Memory card err or (warning) A UT OMNT: cannot mount %1 on %2 Mount processing was cancelled due to a memory card error . %1 Device name %2 Mount point Response Replace the memory card. Message Explanation ● P004 Device b usy (err) A UT OMNT: %1: device is busy The card was unmounted during file[...]

152 Message Explanation ● S001 Ethernet interface initialization failed (crit) eci: netif can't up Network interface initialization f ailed. Response If rebooting does not resolve the prob lem, contact an authorized Canon service representative. Message Explanation ● S002 Ethernet route registration failure (err) eci: net route can't [...]

T roubleshooting 7 153 Message Explanation ● S007 IP address conflict detected during operation (err) Duplicate IP address %1 An IP address conflict was detected during operation. This occurs when a network device with the same IP address as the VB101 is started up after the VB101 w as star ted up . %1 Ethernet address Response As for S006. Messa[...]

154 Message Explanation ● S016 Logical sector size error (err) logical sector size is not a multiple of the ph ysical sector size. The logical sector size is not a multiple of the ph ysical sector size. The file system may be corrupted or it ma y not be f ormatted as a F A T file system. Response If this error affects the internal file system, co[...]

T roubleshooting 7 155 Message %1 ● S023 The erase count f or the on-board flash R OM exceeded the limit (err) FlashROM erase count(%1)e xceeded the limit Erase count f or the on-board flash ROM Explanation The erase count limit f or the on-board flash ROM has been e xceeded. Response Contact an authorized Canon service representative. If you con[...]

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158 A C Adapter Model Input Output P olarity Size Weight P A-V16 100-240 V A C, 50/60 Hz 13.3 V DC , 1.8 A (max.) Exterior (-), interior (+) 58 x 118 x 25 mm (2 5 / 16 x 4 21 / 32 x 1 in.) (W x D x H) (excluding attachments) Approx. 205 g ● These specifications are subject to change without notice due to product impro vements , etc. VB101 Softwar[...]

Appendix 159 74L VC14 +3.3V 0.1 µ F 10k Ω 10k Ω 10k Ω Internal controller Input terminals In1, In2 Output terminals Out1, Out2 + - External Device I/O T erminals External Device Input T erminals (In1, In2) The external device input terminals consist of 2 terminals (In1 and In2), one of which is '+' (red) and another is '-&apos[...]

160 Using the Enclosed Softwar e Use the "IniVB101.exe" and "inivb101.elf" files in the same directory on the enclosed CD-ROM to restore the VB101 settings to the factory default values. 2 1 Connect the VB101 to your PC ( → P.33), insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and launch the "IniVB101.exe" program.[...]

Appendix 161 When a new version of the firmware is released, the firmware can be upgraded remotely. To upgrade remotely, use the "vbrfu.exe" program on the CD-ROM and the new firmware. 2 1 Obtain the new firmware. Launch the "vbrfu.exe" program on the enclosed CD-ROM and used the procedure below to perform the remote upgrade. Up[...]

162 F actory Default Setting Item Setting ● Administrator ID root ● Administrator pass word VB101 ● Settings page path admin ● Device name None ● Date and time Offset from GMT 9 ● Ethernet Address setting method Give Bootp option priority when Subnet Mask is decided. Give Bootp option priority when Gatewa y Address is decided. IP addres[...]

Appendix 163 Item Setting ● Preset None ● Access Control None ● Picture recording No ● Application settings Video T ransmission Port Camera Control P ort Max Clients Control Queue Length Max F rame rate (fps) Max View Time (sec) Max Camera Control Time (sec) Still Video Capture Dela y W ait time (ms) Service time restr iction 65310 65311 40[...]

164 Index <A> Access control ........................................... 52 Account ................. 38, 39, 41, 52, 66, 131 Admin View er ........................ 63, 77, 81, 88 Administrator ID ................................. 38, 39 AE lock ............................................... 69, 70 Animation .............................. 10[...]

Appendix 165 <J> Ja va Vie wer ..... 14, 16, 18, 35, 88, 93, 94, 97, 98, 106 Ja vaScript ................................................. 96 <L> LAN ......................... 16, 17, 28, 29, 34, 40 LiveApplet ............ 84, 93, 94, 96, 97, 100, 102, 106 Log ............................... 39, 57, 58, 85, 139 Log View er .............[...]

166 <V> VB Administration T ools ............. 18, 43, 44, 47, 62, 64, 66 VBAdmin Startup Panel ............................ 62 VBCollector .............. 18, 48, 127, 128, 130 VC-C4(VC-C4R) .................. 16, 17, 19, 22, 25, 26, 43, 44, 45 Video capture size ........................ 43, 48, 72 Video input sock et ........................[...]

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