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Contents
Introduction
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ii
Package Contents
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iv
How to Read This Manual
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ix
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Safe Use of Equipment
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x
Maintenance
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Chapter 1 Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
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1-2
Hardware and Software Requirements
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1-4
Viewer Software
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1-4
VB Initial Setup Tool
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1-5
VB Administration Tools
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1-5
VBCollector
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1-5
Multipoint Recording Software for Monitoring Use (Sold separately)
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1-8
System Components and Their Operation
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1-9
Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 (Sold Separately)
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1-12
Chapter 2 Setting Up
Setup Workflow
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2-2
1. Set Up the Camera
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2-4
Using a Tripod
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2-4
Using the Wide Converter
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2-5
2. Connect the Camera to the Network
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2-6
Turning the Power ON and OFF
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2-6
3. Perform Initial Settings for the Camera
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2-7
4. Check Operation of the Camera
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2-10
5. Install the Software
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2-11
Viewer Software Overview
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2-12
Viewer Software Types
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2-12
Features of the Viewer Software
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2-12
Chapter 3 Basic Settings
What Can I Do on Each of the Settings Pages?
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3-2
Accessing the Settings Title Page
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3-3
Settings Title Page
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3-4
Setting Up the Administrator Password and Ethernet etc.
(System and Network)
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3-5
Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video)
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3-7
Presetting Best Shot (Preset)
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3-13