Canon VB-C50I manual

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ii Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (referred to hereafter as the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR). This User’s Manual describes how to set up and use the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Read this manual carefully before using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to ensure effective operation. In particular make sure that you read the “ a Saf[...]

iii Introduction Request concerning disclosure of live videos and audio With respect to the disclosure of live videos and audio, 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 r[...]

iv Package Contents The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR 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-C50i main unit (or VB-C50iR main unit) 2. AC adapter PA-V16 (NTSC model on[...]

v Contents Intr oduction ............................................................................ ii Pa ck ag e Contents .................................................................. iv How to Read This Manual ...................................................... ix a Safe Use of Equipment .................................................[...]

vi Contents Setting Up the HTTP , Camera and Audio Server s (Ser ver) ..................... 3-16 Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control) ................................... 3-21 Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time) .............................................. 3-24 Setting Up Name Server Address and Mail etc. (Miscellaneous) .........[...]

vii Contents Log Viewer ................................................................................................... 4-62 V iewing the Log ..................................................................................................... 4-63 Admin Viewer ....................................................................................[...]

viii Contents Using the Still Picture Recording Function with a Predetermined Schedule ....................................................... 6-6 Sample Application Using a T imer ........................................................................... 6-6 Using the Motion Detection Function with a Predetermined Schedule ... 6-8 Sample applicat[...]

ix How to Read This Manual N E T W O R K C A M E R A User’s Manual V B - C 5 0 i P le a s e re a d t h is in s t ru c tio n m a n u a l c a r e f u l l y b e f o r e o p e r a t io n . B e s u re to r e a d t h e “ a S a f e U s e o f E q ui p m e n t” s e c tio n b e f o r e u s in g th is e q u i p m e n t. S t o r e t h i s m a n u a l in [...]

x a Safe Use of Equipment a An exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the equipment. a Important Operational Instructions a Important Warnings a CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVE[...]

xi a Safe Use of Equipment FCC NOTICE Network Camera, Model Name: PT-50iNv, PT-50iP, PT-50iNRv, PT-50iPR 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 [...]

xii a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions, the word “equipment” refers to the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR 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 instructions shoul[...]

xiii fig-1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NA TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUNDING CLAMPS POWER SER VICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. P ART H) NEC — NA TIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CLAMP 13. Lightning[...]

xiv - Locations exposed to direct sunlight - Locations exposed to salt spray - Close to flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) 22. When any of the following occurs, immediately switch OFF the equipment, unplug it from the main power supply and contact your nearest Canon supplier. Do not continue to use the equipment as this can cause a fire o[...]

xv Maintenance Cleaning the Equipment 1. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. 2. Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water or a mild detergent. a WARNING: Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. The use of such substances can cause a fire or electric shock. 3. Wipe with a dr[...]

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Bef ore Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR This chapter describes the features of the VB-C50i/VB- C50iR, the hardware and software requirements, and the name and functions of the system components. Chapter 001-VBC50i-E-US 06.7.6, 11:33 AM 1[...]

1-2 The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is a system that distributes live videos via the Internet or an intranet. It can be used in a wide range of applications, such as distributing live videos from a Web site or monitoring. The system is configured for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and viewer software. Please use the supplied viewer software for viewing videos distribut[...]

1-3 Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR contrast of the darker areas to make it easier to see. Unlike backlight compensation, the shade correction feature allows image processing without adversely affecting the existing lighter regions. Camera Position Preset function If often-used camera angles (camera head aim and z[...]

1-4 Viewer for Java Ver. 3.6 Operating System/ Windows 2000 (SP4)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1), Netscape 7.1 or 7.2 Web Browser Windows XP (SP1a)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1), Netscape 7.1 or 7.2 Windows XP (SP2)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP2), Netscape 7.1 or 7.2 Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition /Microsoft Internet Exp[...]

1-5 Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Hardware and Software Requirements VB Administration Tools Ver. 2.2 ( → P.4-2) This tool lets you create panorama pictures from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and then easily use them to visually set view restrictions and presets. You can also set schedules with this tool. Operating System/ Windows 2000 (SP4)/Microsoft[...]

1-6 Note Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows XP SP2... If you use the VB Initial Setup Tool or VBCollector with Windows XP SP2, you will need to change your Windows firewall settings on your PC. VB Initial Setup Tool If you installed the VB Initial Setup Tool on a PC with Windows XP SP2 and try to launch the tool, you may encounter a “Windows[...]

1-7 Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Note Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows Server 2003... With Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition running Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (SP1) running Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1), the default security level for the Internet or intranet sites in Internet Ex[...]

1-8 Hardware and Software Requirements Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 v1.2 (Storage Server System Requirements) Minimum CPU Pentium 4 2.2GHz or greater Operating System Windows 2000 Server (with SP4) Windows 2000 Professional (with SP4) Windows XP Professional (with SP2) Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (with SP1) Windows Server 2003 R2 Mem[...]

1-9 Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR System Components and Their Operation VB-C50i Camera head Base Power connection socket Multi-connector You can connect the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 to the VB-C50i/VB- C50iR via the connector ( → P.1-12). 100/10 BT Ethernet connector (100Base-TX, 10Base-T Auto-Negotiation) Front Rear Infrared light LAN st[...]

1-10 System Components and Their Operation VB-C50iR Mounting plate Base LAN status LED The LED blinks during communication. 100Base-TX .......................... Green 10Base-T ............................... Orange * You can set the LED to always light up even during communication. In this case, you can select from a green, orange or red light col[...]

1-11 Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR VB-C50i VB-C50iR System Components and Their Operation Bottom On the bottom of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR there are the MAC address required for network settings, a Reset switch that returns the factory default settings and the serial number. Serial No. The serial number for this unit is shown here. MAC address The [...]

1-12 Using the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50, you can connect external devices such as different kinds of sensors, a microphone* and speaker to the unit, and you can store image by sensor response, or send and receive* audio ( → P.7-17). Please note that the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 is an optional product and is therefore sold separately. Mu[...]

Setting Up This chapter explains how to set up the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, run initial checks, and confirm that the camera’s images are displayed correctly. Chapter 002-VBC50i-E-US 06.7.6, 11:33 AM 1[...]

2-2 Set up the camera 1 Perform initial settings for the camera 3 Connect the camera to the network 2 Che c 4 LAN cable VB-C50i Hub Set up the device . Make sure the de vice is set up properly ( → P .2-4). Connect the camera and your PC via the hub ( → P .2-6). Access the de v from the top p a Inser t the CD-ROM provided into y our PC and perfo[...]

2-3 Setting Up Setup Workflow e twork Install the software 5 Check operation of the camera 4 Access the device with y our PC, then displa y to check the image from the top page of the camera server ( → P .2-10). Install the required software in adv ance for operating the camera ( → P .2-11). M 002-VBC50i-E-US 06.7.6, 11:33 AM 3[...]

2-4 1. Set Up the Camera a WARNING: Install the camera securely. ● When installing the VB-C50iR on the ceiling, contact your Canon dealer. ● When installing the VB-C50iR on the ceiling, check that the ceiling is strong enough to bear the weight of the VB-C50iR including the mounting plate. Installation in a weak location could result in the VB-[...]

2-5 Setting Up 1. Set Up the Camera a WARNING: The Wide Converter WL-37 is designed specifically for the VB-C50i and cannot be used on the VB-C50iR. Note ● The camera may not operate correctly if a wide converter other than the WL-37 is used. ● The permissible range of camera installation angles with the wide converter mounted on the camera is [...]

2-6 Turning the Power ON and OFF The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR itself does not have a power switch. You can switch the VB-C50i/VB- C50iR on by plugging the AC adapter into a wall outlet. The LED flashes when the VB-C50i/VB- C50iR is communicating. When the power supply is turned ON, the LED momentarily flashes. Note ● The camera head position is automatic[...]

2-7 Setting Up Once your PC and the camera are connected, perform the initial settings next. The instructions here follow on from “2. Connect the Camera to the Network”, where one camera is connected to a PC as an example. 3. Perform Initial Settings for the Camera Note Do not turn on the camera at this stage. Continued on the following page. a[...]

2-8 3. The camera connected to the network is automatically detected and its MAC address, IP address and model name are displayed. The factory default setting is: IP address : 192.168.100.1 The MAC address can be found on the white label attached on the bottom of the unit. Note that VBSetup.exe cannot be used across subnets. Click the MAC address t[...]

2-9 Setting Up 5. A setup progress window appears and your settings will be saved. Note ● Set the IP address to a value that suits your environment. ● Where the IP address has been automatically obtained from the DHCP server, you cannot change the IP address setting from the VB Initial Setup Tool. Change the IP address from the Network Settings[...]

2-10 2. Your Web browser starts up and the top page of the camera server appears. Click the “Using Viewer for Java” or the “Using Viewer for PC” and check that the video is displayed properly. Below is a description of what happens when you click “Viewer for Java”. When you have completed the initial setup, check that the VB-C50i/VB-C50[...]

2-11 Setting Up You must install software to display images from the camera and to manage the camera. There are 3 types of software you can install. • VB Administration Tools: Software for managing the camera ( → P.4-2). • Viewer for PC: Software for displaying images from the camera ( → P.2-12). • VBCollector: Software that allows you to[...]

2-12 Viewer Software Overview By using the Viewer software, you can view images sent from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR on a PC, as well as control the camera. Below is an outline of the Viewer software. For details, please refer to “Viewer Overview” ( → P.5-4) or to the Viewer Software User’s Manual (Viewer-E.pdf) on the CD- ROM. ● Viewer for PC [...]

Basic Settings This chapter describes the basic settings for the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR such as network connection, camera control, date and time setting and mail. Be sure to perform these settings after setting up. * The VB Administration Tools ( → P.4-2) described in Chapter 4 provide a convenient way to set view restrictions as well as presets. Cha[...]

3-2 What Can I Do on Each of the Settings Pages? Proceed to each of the settings pages from the Settings Title Page where you can perform various settings for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. The settings you can perform on each of the pages are shown below. For more details, see the reference pages. Note The VB Administration Tools described in Chapter 4 pro[...]

3-3 Basic Settings Accessing the Settings Title Page Note This manual uses the IP address 192.168.100.1 (the factory default setting) below as an example to describe the detail settings. Please enter the actual IP address that is set in your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. The various settings on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR are specified by using a browser to access We[...]

3-4 Settings Title Page From the Settings Title Page, you can move to each settings page, confirm the settings after changing, and save the changes to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s memory or restart. 5 1 “Back to top” button Click “Back to top” to move to the top page of the camera server. 2 “Japanese” or “English” button Click this disp[...]

3-5 Basic Settings You can perform the following settings with System and Network. ● Root Account: For setting up passwords. ● Ethernet: For setting up IP addresses and other settings necessary for connection to the network. ● Connection Keeping: For setting up the function whereby packets are periodically transmitted and there is automatic d[...]

3-6 Ethernet 1 “Address Setting Method” Select an address setting method from “Auto Setting (DHCP)” or “Manual Setting”. If you select “Auto Setting (DHCP)”, you can use the values automatically obtained from the DHCP server for “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask” and “Default Gateway Address”. If you select “Manual Setting”[...]

3-7 Basic Settings You can perform the following settings with Camera and Video. ● Video Capture: For setting image size and quality. ● Camera Control: For setting the camera shutter speed, focus, home position and view restrictions. ● Camera Names: Enter camera names. A camera name is required when you use an external camera or the VK-64. Wh[...]

3-8 Camera Control 1 “Shutter Speed” Set the camera shutter speed. Select the shutter speed for the camera from “Auto”, “1/60” or “1/100” for NTSC, or “Auto”, “1/50” or “1/120” for PAL. 2 “Focus Mode” Set the focusing mode for the camera. Select the focusing mode for the camera from “Auto” (for auto focus), “Au[...]

3-9 Basic Settings Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video) Note ● The camera may have difficulty focusing automatically on subjects of the type shown below. ● The figure below shows the effective focusing range. At some zoom settings, the camera may not be able to focus on the subject. Changes in the distance from the [...]

3-10 Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video) Tip The operating range of the camera heads on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is shown below. Note Do not attempt to manually change the camera head angle. If the camera head is accidentally moved by hand or other objects touching it, be sure to perform one of the following ; • initiali[...]

3-11 Basic Settings Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video) Tip ● Controllable range and shootable range are shown below. 0 ° + - + - Extent of pan control Maximum horizontal extent of the video capture range Extent of tilt control Maximum vertical extent Maximum vertical extent of the video capture range of the video c[...]

3-12 Camera Names 1 “Camera Name” Used in the camera selection box on the viewers. This setting is required. 1 Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video) 003-VBC50i-E-US 06.7.6, 11:34 AM 12[...]

3-13 Basic Settings Presetting Best Shot (Preset) You can perform the following settings with Preset. ● Common Settings: For setting the tour schedule of present position. ● Preset 1-20: Register as many as 20 best shot angles as preset positions. When you have made changes to the settings, click the “OK” button to return to the Settings Ti[...]

3-14 Presetting Best Shot (Preset) 1 “Restrict Camera Control to Presets” Camera control by using the Viewer for PC and the Viewer for Java can be restricted to the preset angles specified in Preset 1-20. “Auto Preset Tour” Select a Preset Tour setting from the following options. “Not used” Preset Tour does not operate. “For Viewers?[...]

3-15 Basic Settings Preset 1-20 Note Changes in the preset settings are not applied to the viewer while it is connected. Tip You can make preset settings more easily with the VB Administration Tools. Please use the VB Administration Tools for the settings ( → P.4-18). Presetting Best Shot (Preset) 1 3 2 1 “Application” Use these options to sp[...]

3-16 You can perform the following Settings with Server. ● Common Settings: For setting up the environment where users can connect to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ● HTTP Server: For setting web page distribution and managing the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR. ● Camera Server: For setting up the viewing of video from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ● Audio Server: For s[...]

3-17 Basic Settings HTTP Server 1 “HTTP Port” Set the TCP port number for the HTTP. Enter a value between 1 and 65535. The default setting is 80. 2 “Global Address for Web Pages” If a private address has been set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and you want to use the router’s NAT functions to have a fixed global address for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR [...]

3-18 Camera Server 1 “Video Transmission Port” Set the TCP port number for the video transmission protocol. Enter a value between 1 and 65535. The default setting is 65310. Normally, there is no need to change this setting. 2 “Camera Control Port” Set the TCP port number for the camera control protocol. Enter a value between 1 and 65535. Th[...]

3-19 Basic Settings Audio Server 1 - 5 , 8 are only displayed with two particular models ( → P.iii). 1 “Audio Transmission” Set “Audio Transmission” to “Used” to send audio to the Viewer for PC or Admin Viewer, that is input into the microphone connected to the Multi-Terminal Module ( → P.1-12). 2 “Input Volume” Set the volume o[...]

3-20 Audio Reception • Output Volume • Echo Canceller Setting Up the HTTP, Camera and Audio Servers (Server) Note ● Use the Multi-Terminal Module ( → P.1-12) when connecting a microphone* or speaker to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ● Setting “Noise Canceller”, “Slope Filter”, and “Echo Canceller” to “ON” may have an effect on the [...]

3-21 Basic Settings Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control) You can perform the following settings with Access Control. ● Authorized User Account: Register users who may connect to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ● Authorized/Restricted Host Specification: Control whether a specific host is to have access or not. When you have made changes to the[...]

3-22 Authorized/Restricted Host Specification Note ● If you do not make a Host List, access is permitted to any hosts. ● If the Host List provided prohibits access for all hosts, the Host Restriction function is disabled and access is permitted to all hosts. ● To prohibit access over HTTP connection via a proxy server, the address of the prox[...]

3-23 Basic Settings Tip The Host Restriction function applies to hosts running client applications such as viewer. Access restrictions are imposed using a list made up of one or more entries written using the format described below. Listing Format [!] addr [-addr2] ● “addr” is written in standard IP address format. ● Because the IP addresse[...]

3-24 Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time) You can perform the following settings with Date and Time. ● Current Camera Time: Displays the time set up for the camera. ● New Camera Time: For setting up the time on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ● Time Zone: Select the appropriate time zone from the list. When you have made changes to the settings, c[...]

3-25 Basic Settings New Camera Time 1 “Synchronize with computer time” Set to the date and time of the PC currently accessing the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR via a Web browser. 2 “Set manually” Select this item when the date and time are to be manually entered. In the Date field, enter the year, month and day in yyyy-mm-dd format; in the Time field, e[...]

3-26 You can perform the following settings with Miscellaneous. ● DNS: Register the Name Server Address and Host Name for registering host names such as Mail Server Host. ● Mail: For setting up the mail addresses which are to receive recorded pictures and log messages. ● External Device Names: For setting up the names for the external devices[...]

3-27 Basic Settings Mail 1 “Mail Server Host” Specify the SMTP server. 2 “Sender’s (From) Mail Address” Specify the mail sender. 3 “Recipient (To) Mail Address” Specify the mail recipient. 4 “POP before SMTP” Select if the mail host server requires POP user authentication. 5 “User Name” and “Password” Specify the settings [...]

3-28 External Device Names 1 “External Input Device 1-2” “Device Name” To distinguish between the different external devices connected to the Multi-Terminal Module, be sure to enter a device name. Enter a device name consisting of up to 15 alphanumeric characters. 2 “External Output Device 1-3” “Device Name” To distinguish between t[...]

3-29 Basic Settings You can use the following items with the Administration Tools. ● On-board File System Information: Displays the status of VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s memory. ● Recorded Picture and Audio data* Information and Manipulation: Displays the status of pictures and audio* recorded in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and deletes recorded pictures and [...]

3-30 Miscellaneous 1 “View Log Events” Click the “View” button to see the historical log files of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s operation, such as connection with viewers, etc. 2 “View Current Settings” Display a list of current settings. 3 “Reboot” Reboot the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. 4 “Restore Settings” All but the password setting, Ether[...]

VB Administration T ools Chapter 4 describes practical ways of operating the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR using the VB Administration Tools to create panoramas, set view restrictions, set presets and schedules, view logs and use the Admin Viewer. Review the necessary basic settings in Chapter 3 before proceeding to Chapter 4. * Although view restrictions and [...]

4-2 Overview of VB Administration Tools VB Administration Tools comprises “VBAdmin Startup Panel”, “Panorama Creation Tool”, “View Restriction Tool”, “Preset Setting Tool”, “Schedule Setting Tool”, “Log Viewer” and “Admin Viewer” applications. Operations such as setting the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR or viewing pictures from a rem[...]

4-3 VB Administration T ools VBAdmin Startup Panel ( → P.4-5) This is the main panel of VB Administration Tools. The tools are started up from this panel. Install VB Administration Tools first from the supplied CD-ROM. Panorama Creation Tool ( → P.4-7) This tool is used to take and create panorama pictures displaying the full view of the area p[...]

4-4 Overview of VB Administration Tools Log Viewer ( → P.4-62) This tool enables viewing of operation status logs that are output to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Admin Viewer ( → P.4-65) This viewer is aimed at administrators of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. It has special privilege functions not available in the Viewer for PC or Viewer for Java, such as excl[...]

4-5 VB Administration T ools Starting Up VB Administration Tools To Start Up... 1. Double-click the “VB Admin Tools” desktop icon or select “VB Admin Tools” from the “Start” menu. Starting up from the desktop icon Starting up from the “Start” menu 2. The Server Setting dialog box appears. To use VB Administration Tools, it must firs[...]

4-6 3. The VBAdmin Startup Panel starts up. The six tools---“Panorama Creation Tool”, “View Restriction Tool”, “Preset Setting Tool”, “Schedule Setting Tool”, “Log Viewer” and “Admin Viewer”---can be started up from the Startup Panel by clicking on each button. If the connection is broken after the VB Admin Startup Panel has[...]

4-7 VB Administration T ools Panorama Creation Tool The Panorama Creation Tool is used to take and create panorama pictures from the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR. Once created, the panorama pictures can be viewed when accessed from the viewer. The Panorama Creation Tool is used to take and create panorama pictures and save them in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Withou[...]

4-8 Panorama Creation Tool Display Screen An overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the Panorama Creation Tool starts up is shown below. q “Display Connect Information” button Displays the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s connection information in a dialog box. w “Reload Camera Information” button Loads camera information and panorama info[...]

4-9 VB Administration T ools Tip Since the range that can be captured varies with the type of camera, the display ranges of the panorama pictures are different. VB-C50i panorama picture VB-C50iR panorama picture Note The entire panorama picture area is displayed during capturing. If the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR is accessed from the viewer and pictures are[...]

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 ( → P.4-8). To capture the picture a[...]

4-11 VB Administration T ools Reconnecting Reconnections are made when a connection with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR has been cut. To Reconnect... 1. Choose “Reconnect” from the “File” menu bar. Opening a Panorama Picture from a Picture File/Saving a Panorama Picture as a Picture File You can open a picture file as a panorama image as well as save[...]

4-12 The View Restriction Setting Tool enables you more visually and easily to set limits on the video which can be seen by users. A View Restriction is set up with the mouse while referring to a panoramic preview. The View Restriction Tool lets you easily set view restrictions in cases where you want to set restrictions on zoom or a portion of the[...]

4-13 VB Administration T ools View Restriction Tool Display Screen An overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the View Restriction Tool starts up is shown below. q e r t y u i !1 !0 o q “Load Settings” button Loads the view restriction settings set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. w “Save Settings” button The View Restriction setting va[...]

4-14 View Restriction Tool t Camera Selection box Another camera cannot be selected with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. y “ Apply the view restriction” View restriction settings are applied when this item is selected. u View Restriction Value Input boxes and “Get Value” button The view restriction settings can be edited by entering values in the Vie[...]

4-15 VB Administration T ools Setting View Restrictions You can set up a view restriction by either entering a value in the view restriction setting input box or by using the following 2 methods. Select the way which suits your environment or according to your preference. ■ Changing Settings from the View Restriction Preview Frame The View Restri[...]

4-16 View Restriction Tool Retrieving Values from the Camera Angle of the Admin Viewer and Changing Settings Admin Viewer can be used to set the view restriction while confirming camera images. To Make Settings... 1. Select “Apply the view restriction”. 2. Click the “Admin Viewer” button to start it up. 3. In Admin Viewer, click the “Star[...]

4-17 VB Administration T ools Note The Panorama Preview may be slightly different from the actual picture. After the view restrictions have been set, please check to be sure that the view restrictions are correctly reflected in the Viewer. When checking from the Admin Viewer, choose “View Restriction” - “ON” from the “Privilege” menu ba[...]

4-18 Preset Setting Tool The Preset Setting Tool enables you more visually and easily to set Presets and home position. Presets are set by operating the mouse while referring to a panoramic preview. You can also enter settings for a Preset Tour with which you can tour and monitor two or more Presets within a specified start and end time. After sett[...]

4-19 VB Administration T ools Preset Setting Tool Preset Setting Tool Display Screen The display screen for the Preset Setting Tool is divided into the “Preset Settings Area” and the “Preset Tour Settings Area”. A maximum of 20 Presets and home positions can be set by referring to a panoramic preview. In the “Preset Tour Settings Area”,[...]

4-20 Preset Setting Tool t Preset Selection box Select the preset to set or “Home”. “Home” is the setting for home position. y “For picture recording only” When this is checked, presets are used for picture recording only; when it is not checked, presets can be used not only for picture recording but for the viewer as well. If you selec[...]

4-21 VB Administration T ools Preset Setting Tool Setting Presets You can set up Presets by either entering a value in the camera parameters or by using the following 2 methods. Select the way which suits your environment or according to your preference. Changing Settings from the Preset Preview Frame The Preset Preview frame on the panorama pictur[...]

4-22 Retrieving Values from the Camera Angle of the Admin Viewer and Changing Settings Start up Admin Viewer and set the camera angle as a preset. To Make Settings... 1. From the Preset Selection box, select the preset to be set, and enter the “Preset Name”. Preset Setting Tool 2. Click the “Admin Viewer” button to start it up. 3. Click the[...]

4-23 VB Administration T ools Tip ● You can set a maximum of 20 presets. ● Changes in the preset settings are not reflected to the viewer while it is connected. ● If view restrictions are to be used, be sure that the Preset Preview Frame (yellow) does not protrude outside the View Restriction Frame (blue). ● The preview used in the Panorama[...]

4-24 Preset Tour A Preset Tour can tour and monitor two or more specified Presets. You can also set Preset Tour with “Presetting Best Shot” in Chapter 3, “Basic Settings” ( → P.3-13). Preset Tour Settings Area Display Screen q w y i o !0 q Tour Schedule list Displays a list of the presets which have Preset Tour settings. w “Add” butto[...]

4-25 VB Administration T ools o Speed (Z) Sets the speed at which the camera moves when zooming, within a range of 1-8. By moving the slide bar from left to right, the numeric value becomes larger and the speed increases. !0 Pause (sec) Sets the time for which the camera pauses in the preset position, within a range of 0-120 seconds in units of fiv[...]

4-26 2. Select the preset number you want to add to the Tour Schedule from the Preset setting area and click the “Add” button. The preset is registered in the Tour Schedule list. You can register a maximum of 20 presets. Setting Preset Tour To Make Settings... 1. Select an option from Auto Preset Tour. Select either “For Viewers” or “Alwa[...]

4-27 VB Administration T ools Schedule Setting Tool With the Schedule Setting Tool, you can set up Timer, Motion Detection, Night Mode, External Device Input and External Device Output services to perform automatically on a specified day of the week or time of the day. You can set the start and end time and the content of the service on the calenda[...]

4-28 Schedule Setting Tool Display Screen (Toolbar) There are two kinds of Schedule settings, Normal Schedule and Special Schedule. The buttons in the toolbar below can be used for both Normal and Special Schedules. With these buttons, you can load and save setting information, stop communication, select Normal schedule ( → P.4-29) and Special sc[...]

4-29 VB Administration T ools Normal Schedule With Normal Schedule, you can set up a schedule of one week from Sunday to Saturday. For example, during the weekend when there is nobody in the office from 6:00pm on Friday to 9:00am on Monday, the Motion Detection service will operate each week during the period of time you have specified and automati[...]

4-30 Setting Up a Normal Schedule To Make Settings... 1. With the Normal Schedule displayed, select an optional schedule number. The schedule track for the number you have selected is displayed in the weekly calendar. At this stage, the correct start and end time and services are not set up in the schedule track. Schedule Setting Tool 2. Double-cli[...]

4-31 VB Administration T ools Continued on the following page. a Schedule Setting Tool Tip ● On Weekly setting, if you specify the same time and the same day in start and end time, end time will be the same time in the following week, and the schedule is applied to all time periods. ● On Weekly setting, if you specify the same start and end tim[...]

4-32 Tip ● You can register different settings for each setting number. The number of setting numbers that can be registered differs depending upon the service. ● An icon for the service you have set up appears in the schedule track in the calendar. However, where the schedule track is short, it may be that not all of icons are displayed. The i[...]

4-33 VB Administration T ools Special Schedule With Special Schedule, you can set up a schedule on one specific day of the week. For example, on a public holiday when there is nobody in the office, set up a service to automatically monitor the office. Special Schedule Display Screen q Set Special Day selection box Select the special day you want to[...]

4-34 Tip ● You can only set one type of Special Day per day. ● You can set one Special Day a maximum of 32 times. ● You can also set up a Schedule by right-clicking on a date on the calendar. ● You can add, delete, edit and delete all from the Special Day List dialog box by clicking the Special Day List button. Setting Up a Special Schedule[...]

4-35 VB Administration T ools 3. Double-click the sub-schedule track. The Special Schedule Settings dialog box appears. Enter settings for the schedule. 4. Enter the name of the Special Day Schedule. You can enter a maximum of 15 characters for the Special Day Schedule. The schedule name you enter here is the name for the Special Day schedule (A–[...]

4-36 Tip ● An icon for the service you have set up appears in the schedule track in the calendar. However, where the schedule track is short, it may be that not all of icons are displayed. The icons displayed for each service are as follows: “Timer” “Motion Detection” “Night Mode” “External Device Input” “External Device Output?[...]

4-37 VB Administration T ools Tip ● If you have set up a Normal Schedule ( → P.4-29) and a Special Schedule with the same start and end time, the Special Schedule will have priority over the Normal Schedule. ● If you want to execute a Special day schedule on the same month and day each year, right-click the Special Day registered on the date [...]

4-38 Setting Up Service Set up the services to be performed in the schedules. To open the settings screen for each service, in the “Service” tab in the Schedule Setting screen, select the service you want to set up, select a setting number and click “Detail”. There are 5 types of services you can set up. ● Timer : Records pictures and aud[...]

4-39 VB Administration T ools Timer Setting Tool The section below describes the “Picture Recording” function that takes still images and records audio* at specified times and records them in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. It also describes the “Audio Playback” function that plays back audio. * Only available with two particular models ( → P.iii) [...]

4-40 Schedule Setting Tool i Repetition Interval Sets the interval between repeated image recording. Repetition Interval can be set to a maximum of 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. If you set Repetition Interval to 0, a still image is only recorded once at the start of the scheduled time. o Disable movement to the home position and auto preset [...]

4-41 VB Administration T ools Schedule Setting Tool Tip ● Sample sound files are contained on the CD-ROM. ● For registering and deleting audio files, see “Audio Playback Settings dialog box” ( → P. 4-60). Setting Up Audio Playback To Make Settings... 1. With the Schedule Setting Tool, open the Timer Setting Tool. In the Service tab of the[...]

4-42 q “Load Settings” button Loads the motion detection settings currently set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. w “Save Settings” button Saves the current motion detection settings edited using this tool to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. After setting the motion detection function, be sure to click the “Save Settings” button to save the settings to the[...]

4-43 VB Administration T ools Flow of Motion Detection Settings A summary of the procedures for motion detection is given below. Please refer to each reference page for information about detailed setting content. 1. Open the Motion Detection Tool. The Motion Detection Tool Setting screen appears ( → P.4-42 “Motion Detection Setting Tool Display[...]

4-44 Setting Up Motion Detection To Make Settings... 1. Open the Motion Detection Setting Tool with the Schedule Setting Tool. In the Service tab in a Normal or Special Schedule Setting screen, check Motion Detection, select a setting number and click “Detail” ( → P.4-38). 2. Set the camera frame rate and the camera position for detection (Ca[...]

4-45 VB Administration T ools q Used Area Check the number of the motion detection area to be used and the detection area frame is displayed in the Viewer. You can create a maximum of 4 motion detection areas. Schedule Setting Tool Note The frame rate specified in the “Maximum Frame Rate” ( → P.3-18) must be higher than the one specified usin[...]

4-46 Tip ● If Sensitivity is set at a low level, the device does not recognize the motion even during great variations in the image inside the motion detection area frame. Also, if the area ratio and duration of the motion in the part of the image where motion occurred in the area frame do not reach the set values, the device does not perform det[...]

4-47 VB Administration T ools 5. Enter picture recording settings when the device detects motion (Recording tab). Enter the settings for picture recording time and recording interval when the device detects motion (ON event) or when the device no longer detects motion (OFF event). q “Recording at ON event” Check for picture recording when the d[...]

4-48 6. Enter the settings for output to an external device when the device detects motion (Output tab). * The settings in this step are optional. Set output to an external device when the device has detected motion (ON event) or when the device has finished detecting motion (OFF event). q Output to External Devices 1-3 Check for Output to External[...]

4-49 VB Administration T ools Note ● Because the video distribution frame rate may be lowered when the data is sent via a proxy server, connection without using a proxy server is recommended while setting the motion detection. ● The motion detection settings should be adjusted and set in conditions that are as close as possible to those for act[...]

4-50 Tip Motion detection status and screen display The area in which the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is performing motion detection appears in a blue frame in the Viewer. The selected sensitivity at which the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR is performing motion detection appears as a yellow or red rectangle in the motion detection frame. Yellow rectangle : Where the devic[...]

4-51 VB Administration T ools q w Tip Setting the motion detection level while checking recorded images To set the level of motion detection at motion detection is activated, it is useful to make adjustments to settings while checking actual actions in the Viewer. Because with the device you can set the level of motion detection by checking in Vide[...]

4-52 q w e r t y u Night Mode Setting Tool Below is a description of the Night Mode function with which you can take pictures in dark conditions. Night Mode Setting Display Screen q “Load Settings” button Loads the Night Mode settings currently set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. w “Save Settings” button Saves the Night Mode settings edited using [...]

4-53 VB Administration T ools Setting Up Night Mode To Make Settings... 1. With the Schedule Setting Tool, open the Night Mode Setting Tool. In the Service tab of the Schedule Setting screen for a Normal or Special Schedule, check Night Mode, select a setting number and click the “Detail” button ( → P.4-38), or click the “Night mode setting[...]

4-54 q w e r t y u i !2 o !0 !3 External Device Input Setting Tool Below is a description of the External Device Input function which performs video recording when a signal from an external device connected to the Multi-Terminal Module ( → P.1-12) such as a sensor is sent to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. External Device Input Setting Tool Display Screen [...]

4-55 VB Administration T ools o Pre-event Recording Time (sec.) and Interval Enter the required number of seconds, within a range of 0-10 seconds for picture recording before an ON and/or OFF event. Also enter an interval for performing picture recording, within a range of 0.1-1.0 seconds. !0 Post-event Recording Time (sec.) and Interval Enter the [...]

4-56 Schedule Setting Tool 3. Specify the Audio Playback operation settings. Check “Playback at ON event” or “Playback at OFF event” and select the playback sound clip name and volume. Tip See “Relationship between ON and OFF events and picture/audio recording*” ( → P.4-59) for the relationship between ON and OFF events in the picture[...]

4-57 VB Administration T ools External Device Output Setting Tool The section below describes the output settings to an external device connected to the Multi- Terminal Module ( → P.1-12). External Device Output Settings Tool Display Screen q “Load Settings” button Loads the External Device Output settings currently set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50i[...]

4-58 Setting Up External Device Output To Make Settings... 1. With the Schedule Setting Tool, open the External Device Output Setting Tool. In the Service tab of the Schedule Setting screen for a Normal or Special Schedule, check Output1-3 in External Device Output, select a setting number and click the “Detail” button ( → P.4-38), or click t[...]

4-59 VB Administration T ools Tip Relationship between ON and OFF events and picture/audio recording* * Only available with two particular models ( → P.iii) ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Picture Recording A udio recor ding AB CD ON OFF The figures below show the methods (A-D) of picture and audio recording that use motion detection and external de vice in[...]

4-60 Tip E-mail Notification Settings dialog box When pictures have been recorded, you can send the recorded picture and data in an e-mail. Settings for sending mail messages are performed in the E-mail Notification Settings dialog box. Select E-mail Notifications Settings from Tools in the menu bar in the Motion Detection Setting screen or Externa[...]

4-61 VB Administration T ools Tip Audio Playback Settings dialog box To play back audio, you have to register the audio file you want to play back. Settings for registering or deleting audio files are performed in the Audio Playback Setting dialog box. Select “Audio Playback Settings” from Tools in the menu bar in the Timer Settings screen, Mot[...]

4-62 The Log Viewer is a tool for downloading log files, and viewing and managing the operating status of the device. The Log Viewer provides monitoring of illegal access and a way of dealing with errors etc. Downloading Log Files To Download... 1. When Log Viewer is started up from the VBAdmin Startup Panel, it automatically retrieves the most rec[...]

4-63 VB Administration T ools Log Viewer Viewing the Log The following content is displayed in the log. ● Code The log displays error codes. For error codes, refer to Log Messages ( → P.7-4). Error codes are displayed with one of 4 types of icons according to level. Information level Error level Warning level Unknown ● Date & Time The dat[...]

4-64 Using Selection Criteria to Display Logs Logs can be filtered according to error type, code, or date and time so that only the required information is displayed. To Make Settings... 1. Choose “Filter” from the “View” menu bar. Tip ● There is no log message related to the driver in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ● “Application” and “Sy[...]

4-65 VB Administration T ools Admin Viewer Admin Viewer is a viewer which has functions for managing the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. It has special privilege functions that the Viewer for PC and Viewer for Java do not have, such as exclusive access to camera control functions, and external device and motion detection operation. This viewer is used when setti[...]

4-66 Starting Up Admin Viewer To Start Up... 1. Click the “Admin Viewer” on the VBAdmin Startup Panel or double-click the “Admin Viewer” icon on the desktop. When the Admin Livescope window appears, click the File then the Connect. The “Camera server address setting” dialog box appears. Enter the following items: ● Host Name (The IP a[...]

4-67 VB Administration T ools Note Depending on the settings content, some operations are not available from Admin Viewer. Displaying and Saving the External Device Input and Motion Detection Status The external device input and motion detection status can be displayed and, when required, saved as a log. To Make Settings... 1. Choose External Devic[...]

4-68 Enabling/Disabling View Restrictions View restrictions can be enabled or disabled when controlling the camera. To Make Settings... 1. Choose either “ON” or “OFF” from View Restriction in the Privilege menu bar. Operating a Camera The Admin Viewer provides camera control methods not available in the Viewer for PC or Viewer for Java. Adv[...]

4-69 VB Administration T ools Clicking the Screen to Control the Camera You can control the pan, tilt and zoom operations by clicking and holding the mouse in the viewer to start and releasing the mouse to stop. How to Operate and Set Up 1. Choose Setup Properties from the View menu bar. 2. When the Setup properties dialog box appears, click the Ca[...]

4-70 Camera-Specific Functions You can set up camera-specific features such as settings for exposure, digital zoom and night mode. How to Operate and Set Up 1. Click the “Camera-specific features” button on the toolbar. 2. The Camera-specific features dialog box appears. q Exposure Select from Auto Exposure and Manual Exposure. w Auto Exposure [...]

4-71 VB Administration T ools Sending and Receiving* Audio You can send and receive* audio with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR through the speakers and microphone* installed on the optional Multi-Terminal Module on the camera. Below are settings for sending and receiving audio* by the administrator. * Only available with two particular models ( → P.iii) Se[...]

4-72 Tip ● The “Microphone setting” button will not appear in the following cases. • If Audio Reception has not been set to “Used” in the Audio Server settings page ( → P.3-19). • If “Send and receive audio data” in the “Connection Settings” tab in the Setup properties dialog box is not checked. • When connected to a camer[...]

4-73 VB Administration T ools Shade Correction If the background of an image is bright, making the subject difficult to see, you can adjust the contrast of the darker areas to make it easier to see. Unlike backlight compensation, the shade correction feature allows image processing without adversely affecting the existing lighter regions. How to Op[...]

4-74 Admin Viewer Restoring the Default Exposure and Focus Settings When Closing the Admin Viewer When you use manual exposure in the camera-specific functions ( → P.4-70) or manual focusing in the advanced camera controls ( → P.4-68), you can specify that the exposure and focus settings revert to their defaults (Auto exposure and Auto focus) w[...]

Creating W eb P a g es f or Video Distrib ution This chapter describes how to use the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR 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 005-VBC50i-E-US 06.7.6, 11:36 AM 1[...]

5-2 HTTP (WWW) server Dedicated W eb server Vi ewer PC 1 Access to Web pages 3 Request for video 4 Video distribution 2 IP address information notification Internet VB-C50i 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-C50i/VB-C50iR is sent from the Web [...]

Creating W eb P ages 5-3 Web Pages for Video Distribution Tip You can use the Language setting function for the Browser to create a multi-lingual Web site. For example, if you set the French-language top page as index-fr.html and the English-language top page as index.html and supply users with a URL address terminates in slash, such as http://192.[...]

5-4 There are 2 types of viewers: the Viewer for Java and the Viewer for PC. For a detailed explanation of the Viewers, please refer to “Viewer Software Overview” ( → P.2-12) or to the Viewer Software User’s Manual (Viewer-E.pdf) on the CD-ROM. Viewer for Java The Viewer for Java provides 2 types of viewers: LiveApplet containing video disp[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5-5 Viewer Overview Note ● Viewer Software User’s Manual is provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (Viewer-E.pdf). ● Use VB Administration Tools to create a panorama picture ( → P.4-7). Viewer for PC The Viewer for PC provides video display and camera control functions. In addition to WebView- HTTP, t[...]

5-6 This is a LiveApplet sample page which distributes live videos and allows users to control the camera. This is a sample page which combines LiveApplet and Glimpse. 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-C50i/[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5-7 This section describes how to use the Viewers for Java to provide videos. Application examples are also given. Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Using the Viewer for Java to Create a Web Page When you use the Viewer for Java, the viewer applet to be used must be incorporated into the Web page you provide. Howev[...]

5-8 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Saving Web Page Data The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is equipped with a Flash memory where Web page data can be saved. Data is saved by transferring the data files using FTP. The data is placed as a file under /usr/html/ local. Device File system URL (accessed by an ftp client) (accessed from a Web browser) O[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5-9 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Example of Using the Viewer for Java to Create a Web Page This section describes an example in which the Viewer for Java is used to create a Web page. Use this example to create your own original Web page. Tip Writing IP Addresses Using the Web server functions built into the V[...]

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> </[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5-11 Click the button to display the page in which LiveApplet is embedded. Using Glimpse and LiveApplet Together This section describes how to create a Web page that allows 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[...]

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"> [...]

Creating W eb P ages 5-13 Providing “LiveApplet” with Camera Control Restricted to Presets This section describes how to create a Web page that only displays preset operations and does not show the camera control GUI. Modifying the Startup and Disconnection Screens You can modify the image files (JPEG or GIF images) shown in the startup and dis[...]

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[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5-15 Displaying the Host Name, Frame Count and Other Information on the Video Screen <param name=show_fps value="on"> 1 <param name=show_counter value="on"> 2 <param name=hostname value="CANON"> <param name=show_hostname value="on"> 3 <param name=comment value=&[...]

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[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5-17 Viewer for Java Parameters You can specify applet parameters to provide an applet tailored to modify the behavior or appearance of applets. Refer to the table below to ensure that you thoroughly understand the parameters. LiveApplet Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Specifies whether or not connection to the c[...]

5-18 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos When a startup screen is specified in the “open_image” parameter, this parameter specifies the display time. The time is specified in milliseconds (1/1000 sec.), and the default value is 0. The image is displayed until the first video frame appears. Values from 0 to 30000 (30 seconds) can be s[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5-19 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Specifies whether or not connection to the camera server should be established simultaneously with applet startup. Specify either “on” or “off”. When “on”, a connection is established simultaneously with applet startup; when “off”, no connection is established [...]

5-20 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Tip When specifying an address included in the codebase attribute of the applet tag and a URL parameter of the LiveApplet, specify one that can be accessed from the client’s PC. This is particular necessary when using NAT ( → P.5-26). Specify LiveApplet.zip or Glimpse.zip. Ye s archive This pa[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5-21 This section describes how to use the Viewer for PC to provide videos. Application examples are also given. If a client is using the Viewer for PC to receive videos, the video sender must set up the Web server and create the necessary wvh files. MIME type video/x-webview-h Extension wvh For Apache In the settings for added[...]

5-22 Tip Instead of an IP address, you can also type in <_I_P_A_D_D_R_> ( → P.5-9). Example: <_I_P_A_D_D_R_> 65310 <_I_P_A_D_D_R_> 65311 wvhttp:<_I_P_A_D_D_R_> 80 wvaudio: <_I_P_A_D_D_R_> 80 ( Only available with two particular models) Using the Viewer for PC to Distribute Videos 1. Use a text editor or similar progr[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5-23 Using the Viewer for PC to Distribute Videos Include the tags that link to the wvh file in the text or images in the Web page. 1 <A HREF="WebView.wvh">Let's view the image</A> 1 Click the link to launch the Viewer. Example of a Web page Using the Viewer for PC This section describes a sample Web [...]

5-24 Distributing Videos Using a Browser Only You can also use the WebView-HTTP protocol to provide videos from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR directly to a Web browser. Some example of this are described in this section. <IMG SRC=http:// 192.168.100.1/-wvhttp-01-/GetStillImage> (or) <IMG SRC=http:// 192.168.100.1/-wvhttp-01-/GetOneShot> * The un[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5-25 GetStillImage Parameters Parameter Description p or pan Specifies the camera pan angle. “p” is a 1 ° unit, and “pan” is a 0.01 ° unit. For example if the camera pans right 20 ° , then p is 20 and pan is 2000. If this parameter is omitted, the camera pan angle is not controlled. t or tilt Specifies the camera til[...]

5-26 Note Contact respective manufacturers for details on setting the router. One fixed global address is required if the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR 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. In this case, a router with NAT function is requ[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5-27 You can view still images and control the camera using the Web service of a mobile phone. You can easily create still image distribution pages for mobile phones with HTML which uses the command still.jpg. Sample pages for still image distribution for mobile phones have been provided for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. See below for [...]

5-28 Example of Creating a Screen for Distribution of a Still Image to a Mobile Phone Camera Control by Position Specification If you use the sample pages contained on the CD-ROM, you will be able to control the camera with the same absolute position specifications as Presets. To use the sample pages on the CD-ROM, send the files to the VB-C50i/VB-[...]

Creating W eb P ages 5-29 Example of Creating a Screen for Distribution of a Still Image to a Mobile Phone still.jpg parameters Command Description camera_id Specifies the camera when you switch between cameras. 1 is this camera, and 2 is an external camera. When there is no specification, you are deemed to have specified the current camera. p or p[...]

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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-C50i/VB-C50iR. Still images and audio files can be automatically recorded using input from an external device, motion detection or schedule settings. Chapter 006-VBC50i-E-US 06.7.6, 11:40 AM 1[...]

6-2 Using the Still Picture Recording Function Linked to an External Device By combining various sensors and switches to operate according to External Device Input settings, it is possible to construct a monitoring system that responds to external events. Still pictures are recorded in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s memory ( → P.3-29). Sample Applicati[...]

6-3 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Using the Still Picture Recording Function Linked to an External Device Sample Still Picture Recording Settings Settings specified on the “Camera and Video” page ( → P.3-7) Specify the appropriate settings for the VB-C50iR being used. Settings specified on the “Preset” page ( → P.3-13) Set a cam[...]

6-4 Using the Audio Playback/Recording* Function Linked to an External Device * The Audio Recording function is available with two particular models ( → P.iii) By using the Audio Playback and audio recording* functions in the External Device Input settings, it is possible to construct a monitoring system that issues audio alert using previously s[...]

6-5 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Using the Audio Playback/Recording Function Linked to an External Device Sample Settings Settings specified on the “Camera and Video” page ( → P.3-7) Specify the appropriate settings for the VB-C50iR being used. Settings specified on the “Preset” page ( → P.3-13) Set a camera angle that shoots t[...]

6-6 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-C50i/VB-C50iR’s memory ( → P.3-29). Sample Application Using a Timer This is a monitorin[...]

6-7 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Using the Still Picture Recording Function with a Predetermined Schedule Sample Still Picture Recording Settings Settings specified on the “Camera and Video” page ( → P.3-7) Specify the appropriate settings for the VB-C50iR being used. Settings specified on the “Preset” page ( → P.3-13) Set the [...]

6-8 Using the Motion Detection Function with a Predetermined Schedule By running the motion detection function according to a schedule, you can construct a monitoring system that records pictures in accordance with a preset schedule and that operates in response to variations in the video image from the area covered by the camera. The recorded pict[...]

6-9 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Sample Still Picture Recording Settings Settings specified on the “Camera and Video” page ( → P.3-7) Specify the appropriate settings for the VB-C50iR being used. Settings specified on the “Preset” page ( → P.3-13) Set the camera angle for the area just inside the door as Preset 1. Settings spec[...]

6-10 ● Next, set the sensitivity, area ratio and duration. To ensure that the event is not triggered by unrelated lighting changes or small movements, set the “Duration” parameter so that picture changes lasting a second or less are ignored and then set the “Area Ratio” parameter so changes that occupy 30% or less of the total picture are[...]

6-11 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Using VBCollector Downloaded data displays Pictures and audio recorded with the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR’s recording function Data periodically and automatically collected for each task VBCollector is a tool for collecting, display and playback still images and audio recorded using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR recordin[...]

6-12 Using VBCollector Installing VBCollector As described in “Install the Software” in Chapter 2 “Setting up” ( → P.2-11), select Custom Installation to install VBCollector. Select “Programs” from the Start menu, then “WebView Livescope” and a shortcut will be created. Note When Using Older Versions of VBCollector ● Images down[...]

6-13 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Using VBCollector Starting Up VBCollector VBCollector is started up by choosing it from Start menu. To Start Up VBCollector... Choose [Program]-[WebView Livescope]- [VBCollector Task View Ver. 3.0] from the Start menu to start up VBCollector. Registering a Server To use VBCollector to download pictures and[...]

6-14 Using VBCollector Note ● Operate VBCollector with an authority greater than PowerUsers. ● NTFS is recommended for such file systems containing the installation folder and Data Directory. ● When NTFS is used as the file system, set the permissions to allow reading and writing to the installation folder and the Data Directory. Functionalit[...]

6-15 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Note Downloaded data is not deleted when a server is deleted. To delete downloaded data, first use the “Deleting Files” procedure in the VBCollector Image Viewer ( → P.6-31) and then delete the server. Editing Server Information Content of the registered server information can be edited. To Edit Serv[...]

6-16 2. Enter each item in the various items and click the “OK” button. q Task Name Assign a name to the task. “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. w Server Name Select the server from which the VBCollector downl[...]

6-17 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Note ● Up to 16 tasks can be executed by VBCollector simultaneously. Please be sure not to load a schedule with 17 or more tasks to be executed. VBCollector is also not able to execute multiple tasks simultaneously to the same server. Please take care to ensure that multiple tasks are not executed to the[...]

6-18 Editing Tasks The details of a registered task can be edited. To Edit a Task... 1. In the Task View, select the task to be edited by clicking on its name, then choose “Edit Task” from the “Task” menu bar. Or, double-click on the task to be edited. To delete a registered task, choose “Delete Task” from the “Task” menu bar. Execu[...]

6-19 Using the Picture Recor ding Function 2. Check the download status and click the “Close” button to close the dialog box. If you want to cancel downloading, click the “Abort” button. q Status Shows the progress of download. w Host Name Shows the host name of download server set in the server information ( → P.6-14). Data Directory Sho[...]

6-20 Starting/Stopping the Service The task scheduler service can be started and stopped. To Make Settings... Choose “Start Service” or “Stop Service” from the “Tools” menu bar. If the service has started, Stop Service is enabled in the menu; if the service is stopped, Start Service is enabled. When the Confirmation dialog box appears, [...]

6-21 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Automatic Downloading by Notification You will not be able to record image and audio data if there is insufficient space on the server. The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can receive a low server capacity notification sent from the server when available space on the server falls below the value set, and automatically do[...]

6-22 r “Apply” button Saves a change to the reception port number in the registry. If you make a change, a dialog box is displayed. Click “Yes” and the transmission port of each server is also changed. t “Server Setting” button Displays a dialog box with information about the selected server for editing ( → P.6-13). y “Notification [...]

6-23 Using the Picture Recor ding Function q “Search data” button Searches for data on the camera server according to the date/time, camera or trigger. w “Delete data” button Deletes the selected data. e “Refresh” button Updates the contents of the screen to show the latest information. Viewing Recorded Images and Playing Back Recorded [...]

6-24 Using VBCollector r “Toggle folder tree” button Switches between displaying and hiding the folder tree display area ( ! 2 ). t “Toggle data list” button Switches between displaying and hiding the list display area ( !4 ). y “Toggle thumbnail image” button Switches between displaying and hiding the thumbnail image display area ( !3 [...]

6-25 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Using VBCollector being recorded are indicated by yellow and white highlighting alternately. !2 Folder tree display area Displays the data managed in the VBCollector Image Viewer in a folder tree format. !3 Thumbnail display area Shows the thumbnail images contained in the folder selected in the folder tre[...]

6-26 Using VBCollector 2. The detailed data information appears. q Image display area Shows the selected image. If the image is too large to fit in the display area, scroll bars can be used to view other parts of the image. w Recording information display area Shows detailed data information. e “Display position” bar Shows the data display posi[...]

6-27 Using the Picture Recor ding Function ● Zoom in/out Images can be zoomed in/out. [Magnification] Shows the current magnification (10~500%). [Zoom in] button Enlarges images by 10%. [Zoom out] button Reduces images by 10%. [Move] button If any image size is greater than the display area, you can move the image display position. Clicking the ?[...]

6-28 ● Change window size As window size, large or normal size is available and is automatically selected depending on the initial image size. However, you can also change it manually. [Large size] button When it is clicked, the window will be displayed in large size. It appears when normal window size is displayed. [Normal size] button When it i[...]

6-29 Using the Picture Recor ding Function 3. A list of search results is displayed. A folder with the name you entered is created in the “Search Results” folder and the search results appear as a list in the folder. ● Filtered searches To filter the search results using yet another search criteria, select the “Search Name” folder to be s[...]

6-30 Extracting Files Downloaded images and audio are collected and saved in the proprietary format used for file management by the VBCollector Image Viewer and cannot be used by other applications. To make the data accessible by other applications, extract the files and then recover the downloaded data in the file format used for storing data on t[...]

6-31 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Note Because downloaded images and audio are collected and saved in the proprietary format used for file management by the VBCollector Image Viewer, deleting individual data may not reduce the amount of disk space taken up by downloaded images and audio. Selecting and deleting a large quantity of data from[...]

6-32 Viewing Logs VBCollector outputs logs concerning the execution of tasks. To view a log, choose “Display Log” from the “Tools” menu bar. The following information about logs is displayed: q Code Identification codes are displayed here. 4 types of icons representing the level are also displayed with these codes. Information level Warning[...]

6-33 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Displaying Logs According to Selection Criteria Logs can be filtered according to error type, code, or date and time etc. so that only the required information is displayed. To Make Settings... 1. Choose “Filter” from the “View” menu bar. 2. The Filter dialog box appears. To display only the logs t[...]

6-34 Search Logs Logs can be searched using character strings. This function is convenient in case of searching any target log from among numbers of logs. To Search Logs... 1. Choose “Search” from the “Edit” menu bar. Using VBCollector 2. Enter the character string you want to search in “Search for” and click the “Search” button. Se[...]

6-35 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Selecting Log Files The initial log file of VBCollector is saved as “vbrpd.log” file in the “SYSTEM” folder within the VBCollector-installed directory. When the file exceeds the size of 10 MB, it will be renamed as “vbrpd01.log”, creating a new “vbrpd.log” file within the same folder to sav[...]

6-36 2. Enter information for each item in the Option dialog box displayed and click the “OK” button. q Retention Period Specify a max. retention period to save data: If you tick this option, files are deleted when they exceed the designated storage time. Set a period between 2 and 100 days as the file retention period and specify the time at w[...]

6-37 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Note ● When there is no more free space on the drive on which the files are saved, Log S023 “Execution failure: Available space on the server gets low.” or D029 “Download is aborted because of insufficient free space.” is output. ● If you specify settings to delete old data, please consider the[...]

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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-C50i/VB-C50iR does not start up. ● Check that the AC cable is connected correctly. ● Switch the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR off and t[...]

7-3 Appendix Troubleshooting I forgot the password. ● All factory defaults settings can be restored by using the Reset switch ( → P.7-22). The default administration password is “VB-C50i”. The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s settings will need to be made again, since all network settings such as the IP addresses and subnet masks are also restored to t[...]

7-4 Message Explanation Response ● A007 View restriction setting error (warning) inconsistent view restriction for camera[1] The view restriction settings are corrupted. The camera control functions on the affected camera cannot be used. Restore the factory default settings or reset the view restrictions. Log Messages Classification crit err Faul[...]

7-5 Appendix Log Messages Message Explanation Response ● A008 Compatibility error in the view restrictions settings (warning) unacceptable view restriction for camera[1] Set appropriate values for the view restrictions. Even in the telephoto field of view , the view restriction settings cannot be satisfied in the horizontal or vertical direction.[...]

7-6 Message Explanation ● A023 Detection in change of point of contact (err) a %1 detected at In%2 %1 point of contact device input change (front-edge | rear-edge | pulse | notch) %2 Point of contact input terminal number (1 to 2) A change was detected at point of contact device terminal In1 or In2. front-edge denotes OFF → ON, rear-edge denote[...]

7-7 Appendix Log Messages Message ● A050 Access permission when restricting user access (info) user %1 access granted Explanation During user access restriction, access has been granted to a specified user . This message is output for both TCP version clients and HTTP version clients. %1 User name Message ● A101 User specification abnormality w[...]

7-8 Message ● B102 Client connection denied (notice) %1 request denied[%2] %1 Client host IP address %2 Denial type (41 | 42 | ...) Explanation Response Client connection denied by authentication error (41), timeout (42), lac k of resources (43), audio file error (44), non-corresponding codec specification (45) non-corresponding stream specificat[...]

7-9 Appendix Log Messages Message ● B103 Client access forced disconnection (notice) %1 access denied[%2] Explanation %1 Client host IP address %2 Denial type (41 | 42 | ...) There was a forced disconnection because access was forbidden since settings have been changed, although the access had been permitted at first (the same denial type as B102[...]

7-10 Log Messages Message ● B401 Audio device initialization failed (crit) audio device initialization error[%1] %1 Error number Response If rebooting does not solve this problem, there is a malfunction. Contact an authorized Canon service representative. Explanation Initialization of the audio device has failed. The audio server will shut down. [...]

7-11 Appendix Message Explanation ● S005 System settings changed (info) System settings updated The VB software settings were modified without a reboot. ■ System-related Log Messages Message %1 %2 %3 ● H043 User not found (notice) HTTPD: %1: user %2 not found: %3 Client host IP address User name URL Explanation Y ou have specified an unknown [...]

7-12 Log Messages F ault Sev er ity F ault which affects task e xecution F ault which does not affect task e xecution Lev el Error Wa r ning Information on correct operation Information The VBCollector Log Messages The VBCollector log messages are classified into the following 3 categories. ■ Log messages output by Task Scheduler Service ● S100[...]

7-13 Appendix Log Messages ● S011 (err) Message Execution failure: Access to the data directory was denied. Explanation The drive for storing files does not exist or the service could not log on to the remote host specified as Data Directory. ● S015 (warning) Message The task was running longer than the execution interval. Explanation The speci[...]

7-14 Log Messages ● D001 (info) Message Download has started. ● D002 (info) Message Download is completed: image=%1audio=%2 [delete:image=%3 audio=%4] %1 No. of downloaded images %2 No. of downloaded audio files %3 No. of deleted images %4 No. of deleted audio files ● D003 (warning) Message Download has aborted. ● D010 (err) Message Not eno[...]

7-15 Appendix Log Messages ● D025 (err) Message Could not perform data deletion and audio file download because login as Administrator failed. ● D029 (err) Message Download is aborted because of insufficient free space. ● D035 (info) Message The number of downloaded data has reached to the limit. Explanation Output when the download limit for[...]

7-16 VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Video signal Conforms to NTSC/PAL Image Sensor 1/4-inch CCD Number of pixels [NTSC] use: 340,000 (effective 630,000) [PAL] use: 400,000 (effective 740,000) Synchronization Internal Scanning Method 2 : 1 interlaced Min. subject illumination Normal mode: 1 lux (at 1/30 sec.) / Night mode: 0 lux Imaging modes Normal mode, Night m[...]

7-17 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, OUT C + – External Device I/O Terminals You can use Input/Output external devices together with the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50. External Device Input Terminals (IN + , IN – ) The external device[...]

7-18 Note ● Install the Viewer for PC from the “VBToolsInstall.exe” file on the supplied CD- ROM ( → P.2-11). ● The User’s Manual for the viewer software is provided on the supplied CD-ROM (Viewer-E.pdf). ● To connect the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to the Internet, you require a leased line connection to an Internet service provider or a LAN-ty[...]

7-19 Appendix Sample Network Configurations This section describes some typical installation modes for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Be sure to assign an IP address to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR that matches your environment. This example shows the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR connected to a LAN by Ethernet. In this configuration, videos can be seen by viewers in the same E[...]

7-20 Upgrading the Firmware Remotely Note ● Do not turn the power off until you have confirmed that the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR has restarted. Turning the power off before completion may prevent it from starting up properly. ● Upgrading the firmware deletes all saved web page data ( → P.5-8). Back up your data before using this function. Get the new[...]

7-21 Appendix Restoring the Factory Default Settings Since the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR supports a wide variety of functions, we recommend that you make a note of the settings for each function ( → P.7-23). 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 setti[...]

7-22 Restoring the Factory Default Settings Note ● Do not turn the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR power off while the Restoring operation. Turning the power off before completion may prevent it from starting up properly. ● If you click the “OK” button at this point, it will not possible to abort the process to restore the default settings. Click the “C[...]

7-23 Appendix Initializing the Camera Head Position To Make Settings... 1. Launch the Web browser and enter the following URL: http://192.168.100.1/support/ * The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address set for the VB-C50i/VB- C50iR( → P.3-6). You need the IP address, user name, and the administrator password for th[...]

7-24 Note During initializing, ● The camera head moves to face front, and then moves back to the current position. Please note that video will be recorded during this time, if using VK-64 or other recording software. ● Live video is displayed on the Viewer. ● Video out of the visible range may be displayed. ● Initializing precedes any Viewe[...]

7-25 Appendix Factory Default Settings Item Setting Item Setting 1 Item setting 2 (m) (d) (y) (m) (d) (y) ● Administrator ID root ● Administrator password VB-C50i ● Settings page path admin ● Ethernet Address Setting Method Manual Setting IP Address 192.168.100.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway Address Maximum Transmission Unit 15[...]

7-26 Factory Default Settings Item Setting Item Setting 1 Item setting 2 (m) (d) (y) (m) (d) (y) ● Server(Common Settings) Maximum Number of Clients 50 Maximum Connection Time (sec.) 0 Restrict Service Time NO ● HTTP Server HTTP Port 80 Global Address for Web Pages IP Address IP Address Port Name ● Camera Server Video Transmission Port 65310 [...]

7-27 Appendix Data Capacity of Recorded Pictures and Audio* Note The information provided in this section is an indication only. Please be sure to confirm under the actual conditions before starting operations. * Audio recording is only available with two particular models. This section provides information that may help you in specifying and confi[...]

7-28 Note The actual amount of audio data will vary according to the timing of recording. Amount of Audio Data* Regardless of the volume, and even if there is no recorded audio data, the amount of audio data is approx. 8KB per second. Data Capacity of Recorded Pictures & Audio Note ● If you set the Video Quality to 100, the amount of data bec[...]

7-29 Appendix Index A AC adapter ........................................................... iv, 2-6 AC cable ............................................................... iv, 2-6 Access Control ......................................................... 3-21 Account ............................................................. 4-5, 6-14 Adding a S[...]

7-30 Index H Home Position .......................................................... 3-10 Host List .................................................................... 3-22 Host Name .................................................................. 4- 5 Host Specification .................................................... 3-22 HTTP Port ......[...]

7-31 Appendix Index Recording between ON event and OFF event ........ 4-47 Recording interval between events ......................... 4-47 Recording tab ........................................................... 4-47 Repetition Interval .......................................... 4-40, 4-57 Reset switch ............................................[...]

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