Canon C50iR User Manual - Page 19

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 zoom position) and related items are saved in advance as presets, the camera can be controlled from the viewer by simply selecting a desired preset. Up to 20 presets can be stored. View Restriction function You can set restrictions on camera angle specifications and zoom magnifications to prevent viewers from seeing certain camera angles. For example, if the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is showing camera footage on the Internet, it is possible to distribute videos while protecting privacy (→ P.iii, "Request concerning disclosure of live videos and audio"). More powerful security functions The destinations for video distributions can be restricted based on passwords. Up to 50 clients can be registered. Using preset schedules or links with external devices to record pictures or audio* Using the Multi-Terminal Module (→ P.1-12), you can set picture and audio recording* based on ON/OFF input from an external device and from previously-set schedules. If VBCollector is used, images and sound recorded* by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be automatically collected so that you can view the images and play back the audio data* on a PC. * Only available with two particular models (→ P.iii) Audio Playback Using the Multi-Terminal Module (→ P.1-12), you can connect a speaker with amp to the camera. Then, you can register your favorite audio files or sample files recorded on a CD-ROM and play the registered files based on ON/OFF input from an external device and from previously-set schedules. Audio transmission Using the Multi-Terminal Module (→ P.1-12), you can connect a microphone* and speaker with amp to the camera and then send and receive audio* via the Viewer. * Only available with two particular models (→ P.iii) Night mode shooting Using the built-in infrared light (effective lighting range: approx. 3m [9.8ft.]), you can take pictures even in darkness. * When using a dome housing with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, the infrared light cannot be used. Motion detection function and automatic tracking function You can perform external device control, video and audio recording* by detecting changes in the image caused by motion of people or objects. Automatic tracking of moving objects is also available. * Only available with two particular models (→ P.iii) Service settings with schedule function You can start up motion detection and external device services by setting up a visual and easyto-understand schedule in the calendar. 1-3