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, Uxbridge Middlesex, UB11 1JA, United Kingdom PUB.YT1-1000-000 xxxxxxxx © CANON INC.2002 PRINTED IN JAPAN User's Manual NETWORK CAMERA NETWORK CAMERA User's Manual VB-C10 VB-C10R Please read this instruction manual carefully before operation. Be sure to read the "a Safe Use of Equipment - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 2
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C10/VB-C10R (referred to hereafter as the VB-C10/VB-C10R). This manual describes how to set up and use the VB-C10/VB-C10R. Read this manual carefully before using the VB-C10/VB-C10R to ensure effective operation. In particular make - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 3
are taken of specific buildings, interiors and the like, we install the camera only after receiving approval from the administrator. Please note that the operator of the camera site and not Canon has full responsibility regarding the disclosure of live videos. © Copyright 2002 CANON INC. ALL RIGHTS - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 4
Webview Livescope Viewer Software 1-6 VB Administration Tools 1-6 VBCollector ...1-7 Webview Livescope MV version 2.0/LE 1-7 Package Contents 1-8 System Components and Their Operation 1-9 Chapter 2 Installation Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R 2-2 Installing the VB-C10/VB-C10R 2-2 Connecting - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 5
Tool 4-3 Log Viewer ...4-3 Admin Viewer ...4-3 Installing VB Administration Tools 4-4 Starting Up VB Administration Tools 4-5 of the Java Viewers 5-3 Features of the Helper Viewer 5-5 Viewing Sample Pages 5-6 Using the Java Viewer to Distribute Videos 5-7 Using the Java Viewer to Create - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 6
the Service 6-14 Viewing Recorded Images 6-14 Viewing Logs ...6-16 Setting Download Capacity 6-18 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-2 Log Messages 7-4 Chapter 8 Appendix Specifications 8-2 External Device I/O Terminals 8-3 Restoring the Factory Default Settings 8-4 Restoring - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 7
to aid identification in case of theft. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. VB-C10 or VB-C10R Serial No. a Important Operational Instructions a WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. a CAUTION: TO - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 8
a Safe Use of Equipment FCC NOTICE Network Camera VB-C10/VB-C10R This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 9
INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions, the word "equipment" refers to the Canon Network Camera VB-C10/VB-C10R and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions recommended in this manual as they may of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 10
follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of service or repairs to this equipment, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the equipment is in safe operating order. 21. Do not install - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 11
, 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 or electric shock. - The equipment emits any smoke, heat, abnormal noise - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 12
if the surface of the lens is dirty. ● Scratches on the surface of the lens will cause image defects. Icons Used in This Instruction Manual Indicates important information that must be observed or actions that are prohibited Note during an operation. These notes must be read to prevent possible - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 13
Chapter Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R This chapter contains information that you should read before using the VB-C10/VB-C10R. It also describes the features of the VB-C10/VB-C10R, the system configuration, the hardware and software requirements, and the name and functions of the system components. - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 14
viewer software. Please use the supplied viewer software for viewing videos distributed by the VB-C10/VB-C10R and controlling cameras. Broadband Video Distribution Function The VB-C10/VB-C10R is capable of capturing videos at up to 30 fps. Motion-JPEG is used to compress video images. For networking - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 15
. 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-C10/VB-C10R is being used to operate a fixed point camera connected to the Internet, it is possible to distribute - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 16
The WebView Livescope Viewer Software consists of the Helper Viewer and the Java Viewer. Helper Viewer must be installed in advance from the supplied CD-ROM, while Java Viewer is not installed in advance but automatically downloaded from the VB-C10/VB-C10R. Since Java Viewer is downloaded each time - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 17
/VB-C10R ● Install the Helper Viewer from the "MonSetup.exe" file on the supplied CD-ROM. Note ● The manual for the WebView Livescope software is provided on the supplied CD-ROM (Mon-E.pdf). ● To connect the VB-C10/VB-C10R to the Internet, you require a leased line connection to an Internet service - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 18
Software Requirements Webview Livescope Viewer Software (→ P.1-4) The viewer software that are supplied with the VB-C10/VB-C10R. They lets you view the VB-C10/VB-C10R's videos and control the camera. Java Viewer version 3.20 PC IBM PC/AT Compatible Operating System Windows 98SE/Me or Windows - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 19
Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R Hardware and Software Requirements VBCollector (→ P.6-6) This tool is for viewing still pictures recorded by the VB-C10/VB-C10R. PC IBM PC/AT Compatible Operating System Windows 98SE/Me or Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000/Windows XP Web Browser Microsoft Internet - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 20
in the User's Manual) VBIPI.exe (IP address setting tool) MonSetup.exe (Helper Viewer version 3.20 Installer) AdmSetup.exe (VB Administration Tools Installer) CltSetup.exe (VBCollector Installer) VB-C10-E.pdf (User's Manual in PDF format) Mon-E.pdf (Viewer Software User's Manual) Sample Folder (Set - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 21
Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R System Components and Their Operation Front VB-C10 Camera head Base Rear Camera LED • When power is turned on -negotiation) External device I/O terminals Network LED • When connected to network : Off • When disconnected from network: Steady Orange light • During - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 22
Components and Their Operation Front VB-C10R Mounting plate Camera LED • When power is turned on: Flashing Green light • During normal operation: Steady Green light Base Camera head Rear Network LED • When connected to network : Off • When disconnected from network: Steady Orange light • During - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 23
Operation Bottom On the bottom of the VB-C10/VB-C10R are the MAC address required for network settings, a Reset switch that returns the factory default settings, and the serial number. Screw hole for tripod mounting VB-C10 Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R Reset switch You can return all settings - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 24
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Chapter Installation This chapter explains how to connect the system components and describes a sample network configuration. - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 26
mount also.) ● The permissible camera installation angles are ±20° from the horizontal. (±15° when the optional wide-angle converter is used for the VB-C10.) Note ● The MAC address required when making network settings is shown on the bottom of the VB-C10/VB-C10R (→ P.1-11). Please make a note - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 27
Installation Before Using the VB-C10/VB-C10R Using the Wide-angle Converter (VB-C10) The optional Wide- specifically for the VB-C10 and cannot be used on the VB-C10R. If the converter is used on the VB-C10R, the mount will gradually loosen and the converter will fall off the camera. ● The camera - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 28
device connections. Turning the Power ON and OFF The VB-C10/VB-C10R itself does not have a power switch. You can switch the VB-C10/VB-C10R on by plugging the AC adapter into a wall outlet. When power to the VB-C10/VB-C10R is switched on, the Camera LED turns green. to AC outlet Main unit AC - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 29
the VB-C10/VB-C10R. Be sure to assign a fixed IP address to the VB-C10/VB-C10R. Sample LAN Environment Configuration VB-C10 VB-C10R Provide the appropriate server as required: ● HTTP (WWW) Server Installation Viewer PC Router Router Viewer PC This example shows the VB-C10/VB-C10R connected - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 30
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Chapter Setup Procedures This chapter describes the procedures from the initial setup of the VB-C10/VB-C10R through to operation checking and the method for specifying detailed settings. The VB Administration Tools described in Chapter 4 provide a convenient way to set view restrictions and presets. - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 32
be used immediately. The diagram below shows an example of P2P connection between the VB-C10/VB-C10R and a PC. Installation Example VB-C10 LAN cable Hub Installation Procedure 1. As shown in the diagram above, the VB-C10/VB-C10R is connected to a PC via a hub and LAN cables (10Base-T/100Base-TX - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 33
on the power. See "Turning the Power ON and OFF" (→ P.2-4) for how to turn on power to the VB-C10/VBC10R. 4. The VB-C10/VB-C10R's MAC address and the currently set IP address are displayed in the "VB-C10/VB-C10R IP Installer" dialog box. Select a MAC address by clicking on it, then click the "Setup - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 34
factory default password for both the VB-C10 and the VB-C10R is "VB-C10". * The password can be changed at any time on the System/Network settings page (→ P.3-9). 6. The IP address that was set is displayed. When the IP address is successfully set, it is displayed in the "VB-C10/VB-C10R IP Installer - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 35
2 Enter the user name and password. User name: root Password: VB-C10 (default setting) 3 The settings title page is displayed. Initial Setup Setup Procedures Initial settings are now complete. 3-5 - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 36
video is displayed, the VB-C10/VB-C10R is operating normally. * The Helper Viewer must be installed in order to appear "Helper Sample". Install the Helper Viewer from "MonSetup.exe" on the supplied CD-ROM. Sample page Example of the Java Viewer * The picture displayed in the viewer is an example. We - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 37
are now asked for your user name and password. In the factory default settings, the user name is "root" and the password is "VB-C10" for both the VB-C10 and VB-C10R. Enter these settings. * The password can be changed at any time on the System/Network settings page (→ P.3-9). Settings Title Page 3-7 - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 38
Title Page for VB-C10/VB-C10R "Japanese" button Click this button to display the settings page in Japanese. The button then changes to "English" and switches the display back to English when clicked. Clicking on the titles displays each setting pages. ● Do not open multiple browser windows at the - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 39
underscores, can be used. "Confirm Password" Enter the same password as above to confirm it. Ethernet "IP Address" Enter the IP address you want to assign to VB-C10/VB-C10R. "Subnet Mask" Enter the subnet mask specified for the network to be connected. "Default Gateway Address" Set this item when - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 40
set on the VB-C10/VBC10R. "New Camera Time" One of three methods can be selected: "Synchronize with computer time", "Synchronize with NTP server", or "Set manually". "Synchronize with computer time" Sets to the date and time of the computer currently accessing the VB-C10/VB-C10R via a Web browser - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 41
and the video capture size and video quality. Using VB Administration Tools is a convenient way to set view restrictions (→ P.4-12). Camera Settings "Camera Name" Used in the camera selection bar in the WebView Livescope Viewer. "Wide Converter" Select "Used" when a wide-angle converter is - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 42
shutter speed. Select Auto, 1/60 or 1/100. "Focus Mode" Sets the focusing mode for the camera. Select "Auto", "Auto (for domes)", or "Fixed at infinity". When the VB-C10/VB-C10R is used with an outdoor housing, focusing on the wall of the outdoor housing can be avoided if the Focus mode is set - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 43
the area in which pan and tilt can be controlled. Do not attempt to manually change the camera head angle. Note If the camera head is accidentally moved by hand or other objects touching it, be sure to restart the VB-C10/VB-C10R by turning the power supply OFF then ON again. The deviation from the - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 44
movement Captured range COf :M4M-U6NI4CmATmIO1N: 1C.A4M-E2R.A8 If the visible range is exceeded because the zoom is set to wide range, the camera angle (pan, tilt) will be adjusted automatically. Captured range Restricted range of visibility fC:O4M-M6U4NImCmATI1 :O1N .C4A-M2 .E8RA COMMUNICATION - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 45
to specify the settings for preset camera positions provided to viewers. Using VB Administration Tools is a convenient way to set presets (→ P.4-17). Common Settings "Restrict Camera Control to Presets" VB-C10/VB-C10R camera control using Helper Viewer and Java Viewer can be restricted to the preset - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 46
or 0.1-sec. units, and enter the number of pictures to be recorded. "Camera Position" Select the angle to be used in Post-event Recording. Select "Not will be deleted. ● Depending on the operating status of the VB-C10/VB-C10R, still pictures may not be recorded according to the specified intervals - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 47
). "Camera Stabilization Time" The time set here is the time allowed for camera operation to to the VB-C10/VB-C10R is shut off or the VB-C10/VB-C10R is video quality (→ P.3-11), and the subject. As a guide, approximately 5-10 KB is the standard when the video Viewer, then check the "Size" value. 3-17 - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 48
Detail Settings Picture Recording triggered by External Devices Tip ON OFF Picture Recording A B CD ● Pictures can be recorded in response to ON/OFF events detected from an external device. OFF ON OFF ON A: Pre-event recording for an ON event B: Post-event recording for an ON event ON - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 49
this page, you can permit access to the VB-C10/VB-C10R to specific authorized users only. Unauthorized clients' access is prohibited and password. "Access permitted to listed users only" When this option is ticked, only users registered in the list are permitted to connect to the VB-C10/VB-C10R. - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 50
videos between the VB-C10/VB-C10R and the WebView Livescope Viewer. Enter an integer between 1 and 65535. The default setting is 65310. "Camera Control Port" Set a TCP port number to be used for controlling the camera between the VB-C10/VB-C10R and the WebView Livescope Viewer. Enter an integer - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 51
interval in minutes. Enter an integer between 1 and 60. IP Installer "Use IP Installer" When this is selected, the VB-C10/VB-C10R's IP address can be set using the "VBIPI.exe" program contained on the supplied CD-ROM. In the factory default settings, this item is selected. Click the "OK" button - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 52
button is clicked, all settings on the VB-C10/VB-C10R, except for network-related settings such as the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address, are restored to the factory default settings. ● When the Reset switch on the rear of the VB-C10/VB-C10R is pressed, all settings Note including - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 53
order to create panoramas, set view restrictions, make presets, view logs, and use the Admin Viewer. Although view restriction and preset settings can be made following the procedures described in Chapter 3, the VB Administration Tools and their more visual environment make the settings much easier. - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 54
and operation of the VB-C10/VB-C10R. VB Administration Tools comprises "VBAdmin Startup Panel" and "Panorama Creation Tool," "View Restriction Tool," "Preset Setting Tool," "Log Viewer," and "Admin Viewer" applications. Operations such as setting the VB-C10/VB-C10R or viewing pictures from - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 55
easier, more visual setting of camera preset positions. Presets can be set by operating the mouse while referring to panorama previews. Log Viewer (→ P.4-22) This tool enables viewing of operation status logs that are output to the VB-C10/VB-C10R. Admin Viewer (→ P.4-24) This tool has a special - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 56
Turn on the power to the PC. If power to the PC is already on and Windows is running, exit all other applications before installing VB Administration Tools. 2. Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the VB-C10/VB-C10R into the PC's CD-ROM drive, and follow the procedure below. 1 Double-click "My Computer - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 57
Specify the IP address or host name. ● Administrator Account : root Enter "root" as the administrator account. (This cannot be changed.) ● Administrator Password Enter the administrator password that has been set on page 3-9. (The default setting is "VB-C10" for both the VB-C10 and VB-C10R.) ● HTTP - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 58
"Panorama Creation Tool", "View Restriction Tool", and "Preset Setting Tool" Tip cannot be started up simultaneously. "Log Viewer" and "Admin Viewer" can be started up at the same time. ● If the connection to the VB-C10/VB-C10R is made through a proxy server, the "Panorama Creation Tool", "Log - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 59
Creation Tool The Panorama Creation Tool is used to take and create panorama pictures for the VB-C10/ VB-C10R. When they have been created, the panorama 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 - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 60
described below. 23 1 4 5 9 8 7 6 1 Display Connect Information Displays the VB-C10/VB-C10R's connection information in a dialog box. 2 Reload Camera Information button Recaptures camera information and panorama information. If VB-C10/VB-C10R settings were changed after this tool was started up - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 61
of camera, the display Tip ranges of the panorama pictures are different. VB Administration Tools VB-C10 panorama picture VB-C10R panorama is captured and displayed during capturing, Note if the VB-C10/VB-C10R is accessed from the viewer and pictures are viewed, even when view restrictions (→ - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 62
. When the panorama picture is updated, the VB-C10/ VB-C10R automatically restarts and the connection with VB Administration Tools is cut. A dialog box asking whether or not to reconnect to the VB-C10/VB-C10R appears after the VB-C10/VB-C10R restarts. When the "OK" button is clicked, reconnection - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 63
the JPEG format is supported. Displaying Connection Information Connection information during connection with the VB-C10/VB-C10R can be displayed. The IP address that was set in the VB-C10/VB-C10R is displayed in the "Host name" (→ P.3-9). The "Video transmission port" and the "Camera control - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 64
Tool The View Restriction Tool is used to set view restriction visually and more easily for the VB-C10/ VB-C10R. The viewing range is simply set using mouse operations such as dragging, while viewing the panorama the range that was specified in the view restriction is displayed in the viewer. 4-12 - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 65
button Loads the view restriction values currently set in the VB-C10/VB-C10R. 2 Send button Sends to the VB-C10/VB-C10R the current view restriction values edited with this tool. 3 Reflect set values button Reflects in the VB-C10/VB-C10R the view restriction values that were sent by clicking the - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 66
the results of communication between this tool and the VB-C10/VB-C10R. Edited content will not be reflected in the viewer accessed to the VB-C10/VB-C10R Note at the stage when the "Send" button is used to send edited content to the VB-C10/ VB-C10R. After confirming the edited content, be sure to use - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 67
and set the view restriction from the shooting angle of the VB-C10/ VB-C10R. 1 Select the "Apply the View Restriction". Click the "Admin Viewer" button to start it up. VB Administration Tools 2 Use Admin Viewer to move the camera angle to the position you want to set with the Upper, Lower, Left - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 68
-C10/VB-C10R. ● Since previews using Panorama Preview may be slightly different from the actual Tip pictures, after the view restrictions have been set, please check to be sure the viewer correctly reflects the view restrictions in the actual picture. In this event, since Admin Viewer normally - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 69
Tools Preset Setting Tool The Preset Setting Tool more easily and uniformly sets the preset function of the VB-C10/VB-C10R. Settings can be made using simple mouse operations such as clicking and dragging while referring to the panorama picture. Setting presets using the Preset Setting - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 70
This button can be clicked during communication with the VB-C10/VB-C10R to cut the connection. 5 Preset Selection box Select the preset to be set. 6 For Picture Recording only Select whether or not settings are to be used with the viewer. If selected, presets are used only when recording pictures - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 71
for the camera's auto exposure feature. Select "Brighter" if the picture is darker due to backlight or other factor. 10 Get Value button When the "Get Value" button is clicked, the current shooting angle of the VB-C10/VB-C10R is retrieved and reflected in the settings. 11 Admin Viewer button This - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 72
and set the shooting angle of the VB-C10/VB-C10R as a preset. 1 From the Preset Selection box, select the preset to be set, and enter the Preset Name. Click the "Admin Viewer" button to start it up. 2 Use Admin Viewer to move the camera angle to the position you want to set preset angle, then click - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 73
Reflect set values" button is clicked, the values will be reflected in the VB-C10/VB-C10R. ● If view restrictions are to be used, be sure that the Preset only" so that the presets cannot be used in the Helper Viewer. In the Java Viewer, use of the presets can be disabled by changing the LiveApplet - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 74
Viewer The VB-C10/VB-C10R 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 codes, refer to page 7-4 of the User's Manual. Error codes are displayed with one of four - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 75
VB Administration Tools 2. The Filter dialog box appears. Set the following selection criteria and click the "OK" button to display only the logs that match those criteria. If filtering is not required, click the "Cancel" button. Log Viewer server and the driver in the VB-C10/ Tip VB-C10R. ● " - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 76
the VB-C10/VB-C10R, → P.3-4) ●User Name (root, → P.3-4) ●Password (→ P.3-9) Then click the "OK" button. The video will then be displayed. ■ Special privileges of Admin Viewer ●Connections are also possible outside service times (→ P.3-20). ●Connection time is unlimited. ● Exclusive camera control - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 77
Admin Viewer Operating External Device Setting Notification of Changes in External Device Input Status A message box can be displayed in the event a change in the external device input status occurs due to a sensor connected to the VB-C10/VB-C10R or other factor. To Make Settings... 1. Choose " - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 78
Admin Viewer 2. The "External Device Input" dialog box appears. To save this content as a as a light can be changed. To Make Settings... 1. Click "Control" button to retrieve the camera control privileges, and choose "External Device Output" from the Privilege menu. 2. The "External Device Output - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 79
Chapter Creating Web Pages This chapter describes how to use the VB-C10/VB-C10R to webcast information. Picture data can be distributed in various ways, including displaying video or still pictures and displaying multiple images on a Web page. - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 80
VB-C10/VB-C10R, you create a dedicated Web page. The viewers that can be used with the VB-C10/VB-C10R are "Java Viewer (with or without camera control function)" and "Helper Viewer", and detailed parameters can be specified for each of these. You need to determine which of these viewers is supported - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 81
Name LiveApplet Glimpse Functions 1 Displays videos from the VB-C10/VB-C10R. 2 Allows camera control. 3 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 - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 82
Web Pages for Video Distribution Java Viewer LiveApplet Video display function Camera control function Click Java Viewer Glimpse Video display function Panorama Picture 5-4 - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 83
Features of the Helper Viewer The Helper Viewer is an application which is launched from a Web browser. Unlike the Java Viewer, it must be pre-installed on the client's computer. The features of the Helper Viewer are described below. ● Must be pre-installed, but once installed, start-up time is - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 84
1. Launch your Web browser and enter the following URL: http://192.168.100.1/sample/ * The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address that was set on the VB-C10/ VB-C10R. 2. The page shown below appears with links to the other sample pages. Click on the link to the sample - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 85
use the Java Viewers to provide videos. Application examples are also given. Using the Java Viewer to Create a Web Page When you use the Java Viewer, the viewer applet to width and height). * The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address set for the VB-C10/VB-C10R. 5-7 - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 86
Using the Java Viewer to Distribute Videos Saving Web Page Data The VB-C10/VB-C10R is equipped with a Flash FTP client: Note Insert "root:password@" before the IP address, as in "ftp://root:[email protected]/ usr/html/local/". The VB-C10/VB-C10R does not support anonymous FTP. ● The output - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 87
Frame 1 Frame settings 2 The text displayed in a separate frame 3 Frame with the embedded Java Viewer Writing IP Addresses Tip Using the Web server functions built into the VB-C10/VB-C10R, IP addresses can be expressed as (all upper-case characters, including the angle brackets) in - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 88
Using the Java Viewer to Distribute Videos 1 sample.htm SampleSite LiveApplet ="http://192.168.100.1/"> * The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address set for the VB-C10/VB-C10R. 5-10 - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 89
the Java Viewer to Distribute Videos 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 the camera - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 90
Using the Java Viewer to Distribute Videos 1 glimps.htm window.open(url,"LiveApplet","width= 5-12 * The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address set for the VB-C10/VB-C10R. - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 91
Using the Java Viewer to Distribute Videos Providing "LiveApplet" without Camera Control This section describes how to create a Web page that only displays live video and has no camera control GUI for situations where you want to prohibit camera control. Creating Web Pages - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 92
Using the Java Viewer to Distribute Videos Certain Images Specified Startup screen Disconnection the image file displayed (→ P.5-8). ● At startup, the default character string that is displayed while a connection to the Tip VB-C10/VB-C10R is being established is "now connecting", but there is - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 93
Pages 4 1 2 3 4 1 specifies whether the frame rate is displayed on the - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 94
Using the Java Viewer to Distribute Videos Displaying Bitmap Images on the Video Screen Sample applet> * The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address set for the VB-C10/VB-C10R. Pasting a Picture to the Background - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 95
Java Viewer to Distribute Videos Java Viewer to set the background color. The parameter specification format is"#RRGGBB" (values between 0 omitted, the default background color is used. close_image You can use this parameter to specify the screen displayed in the video display Yes window at the - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 96
Status window, the Preset Selection bar, and the Snapshot button are displayed. disconnect_msg Yes Specifies the character string that is displayed when the connection to the camera server is cut. The default is "disconnected". error_msg Yes Specifies the character string that is displayed - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 97
the Java Viewer to IP address and port number that match those specified in the codebase attribute. auto_connect Specifies whether or not connection to the camera displayed when an attempt to connect to the camera server has failed. The default is "can't connect". font_size Specifies the - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 98
Java Viewer to Distribute Videos Applet Tag Descriptions Attribute Name Omissible Description code This parameter specifies the applet file name. Enter "LiveApplet.class" or No "Glimpse.class". If this parameter is not specified correctly, the applet (LiveApplet or Glimpse) is not downloaded - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 99
if the VB-C10/VB-C10R's built-in Web server Tip is used. ● See page 5-8 for saving Web page data. Setting Up the Web Server Set up the Web server to be used for providing Web pages. Add the MIME type to the Web server software and specify the extension. Refer to the manual for your - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 100
number used for the camera control. The default setting is 65311 (→ P.3-20). The default setting will be used if no particular value is specified. ●The third line gives the setting for the Helper Viewer to use HTTP protocol. After "wvhttp:", type in the IP address of the VB-C10/VB-C10R and "80" as - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 101
Example of a Web page Using the Helper Viewer This section describes an sample Web page in which the Helper Viewer is used. Helper application launched and displayed the sample page template in the VB-C10/VB-C10R to supply videos, specify Tip . 5-23 - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 102
wvhttp-01-/GetStillImage> (or) * The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address set for the VB-C10/VB-C10R. Displaying a Specified Number Of Live Video Frames As a Video at Access The Server Push format provided as an - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 103
40&t=-10> * The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address set for the VB-C10/VB-C10R. GetStillImage Parameters Parameter p/pan t/tilt z/zoom b/back_light delay option seq v/image_size q/quality Description Specifies the camera pan angle. "p" is a 1° unit, and "pan" is - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 104
support for private address 192.168.100.2 (router NAT function). Global address 192.168.1.10 A sample page of the VB-C10/VB-C10R is automatically generated based on the IP address that was actually assigned (192.168.100.2 in this case). In this case, this page cannot be viewed in the Java Viewer - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 105
Chapter Using the Picture Recording Function This chapter describes a couple of specific examples of the Picture Recording function using the VB-C10/VB-C10R. This function can be used to automatically record still pictures according to a preset schedule or in response to inputs from an external - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 106
VB-C10/VB-C10R's memory (→ P.3-16). Sample Application Combining a Door-opening Sensor This is a monitoring system in which the VB-C10R installed terminals on the rear of the VB-C10R at installation. Installation Example Sensor A VB-C10R Sensor B Ethernet Camera control and video images When - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 107
Device Sample Still Picture Recording Settings Settings specified on the "Camera Settings" page (→ P.3-11) Specify the appropriate settings for the VB-C10R being used. Settings specified on the "Preset Settings" page (→ P.3-15) Set a camera angle that shoots the open doorway as Preset 1. Recording - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 108
VB-C10/VBC10R's memory (→ P.3-17). Sample Application Using Sequential Mode This is a monitoring system of the type used in art galleries and similar facilities in which the exhibits are monitored. Still pictures are captured at 10-minute intervals by a VB-C10R mounted on the ceiling. Installation - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 109
. ●Set the camera position for recording to preset 1. ●Set "Camera Stabilization Time" to 5 seconds so that the camera can start recording pictures beyond VB-C10/VB-C10R's capacity can be recorded if VBCollector is used to automatically download still pictures recorded by the VB-C10/VB-C10R (→ - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 110
or schedules. VBCollector accesses the VB-C10/VB-C10R at specific times expressed in units such as dates, weeks, or months, and then downloads the recorded pictures. Since the recorded pictures are saved one after another in the PC on which VBCollector is installed, pictures can still be securely - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 111
to the PC. If power to the PC is already on and Windows is running, exit all other applications before installing VBCollector. Please also be sure to close the Windows Service Panel. 2. Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the VB-C10/VB-C10R into the PC's CD-ROM drive, and follow the procedure below - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 112
]-[WebView Livescope]-[VBCollector Task View] from the Start menu to start up VBCollector. Registering a Server To use VBCollector for downloading pictures from the VB-C10/VB-C10R (hereafter referred to as "server"), the server must first be registered. Adding a Server Add a new server to which - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 113
downloaded images are to be saved, or click the "Browse" button to select a directory folder. A network IP address. "Port" Enter the proxy server port number. (The default is 8080.) * PPP Dialup Connection cannot be used with the VB-C10/VB-C10R. If the picture recording function of the VB-C10/VB-C10R - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 114
" button. 2. As with the procedure for adding servers, change all desired items and click the "OK" button. Downloaded images are not deleted when a server is deleted. To delete downloaded Note images, first follow the procedure in "Deleting Images" (→ P.6-15) and then delete the server. Registering - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 115
end normally after a task is executed. The task will be executed again a specified number of times at specified time intervals. During this time, if the download is completed normally, further tasks will not be repeated. Specify the number of times and the time interval at which a task is to be re - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 116
Viewing Recorded Pictures Editing Tasks The details of a registered task can be edited. To Edit a Task... 1. In the Task View, select the task to be edited by clicking on its name, then choose "Edit Task" from the Task menu. Or, double-click on the task to be edited. To delete a registered task, - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 117
Details Displayed on the Task View The execution status can be checked on the Task View. Viewing Recorded Pictures Using the Picture Recording Function ●Task Name The names that were specified at Task Settings are displayed here. The status of each task is displayed as an icon at the left of the - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 118
... Choose Start Service or Stop Service from the Tools menu. 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, click OK. Viewing Recorded Images The images that were downloaded according to - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 119
the images in the thumbnail screen is displayed. Click on the image to be viewed; it is displayed in the original saved dimensions. Deleting Images Downloaded images can be deleted. To Delete Images... Choose Delete Image from the Tools menu. In the Image List dialog box, select the name of the - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 120
here. 3 Task The name of the task that output the log is displayed here. 4 Server The name of the server to which the task performs downloads is displayed here. 5 Message The log's message is displayed here. 6-16 - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 121
Using the Picture Recording Function Viewing Recorded Pictures Displaying Logs According to Selection Criteria Logs can be filtered according to type, code, or date and time so that only the required information is displayed. To Make Settings... 1. Choose Filter from the View menu. 2. The Filter - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 122
be taken when the minimun available space set above is reached. Select either "Abort task" or "Delete old image(s)". (3) Set max. number of pictures per downloaded When this is selected, the maximum number of pictures that can be transferred to the PC in a single - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 123
Chapter Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to deal with problems that arise with the operation of the VB-C10/VB-C10R and other faults. - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 124
Troubleshooting Before you contact your Canon dealer or service outlet, check the items listed below. If a log message is displayed, refer to the log message list for the log details and the appropriate response. The VB-C10/VB-C10R does not start up. The Camera LED does not light. ●Check that the AC - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 125
Troubleshooting The video does not appear. ● Check that the viewer software is correctly installed (→ P.1-4). Please refer also to the viewer software User's Manual (Mon-E.pdf) contained on the supplied CD-ROM. ● If the video quality is poor, check the quality settings on the VB-C10/VB-C10R (→ P.3- - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 126
view restrictions. ● A011 Camera control error (warning) Message VB-C10 (VB-C10R) [1] malfunction (%1) %1 Error (read|write|timeout|...) Explanation Camera control I/O error. Response If this occurs frequently, this is a malfunction. Contact an authorized Canon service representative. ● A022 - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 127
-edge) %2 external device terminal (In1) Explanation A change was detected at external device terminal In1. "front edge" denotes OFF → ON and "rear-edge" denotes ON → OFF. Troubleshooting 7-5 - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 128
7-6 - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 129
Chapter Appendix - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 130
Specifications Software Interface Main unit specifications VB-C10/VB-C10R Operating System Linux Protocols TCP/IP, HTTP, BOOTP, FTP and WebView (from Canon) Video Motion-JPEG (video quality settings variable from 1 to 5) compression method JPEG (for still pictures) Video transmission rate - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 131
Specifications External Device I/O Terminals External Device Input Terminals (IN+, IN-) The external device input from the internal circuit in the VB-C10/VB-C10R. * External input status can be checked and external output status can be controlled using Admin Viewer (→ P.4-25). Loads connected to - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 132
Default Settings Since the VB-C10/VB-C10R supports default settings. Restoring the Factory Default Settings from the Administration Tools Page via a Web Browser 1. Launch the Web browser and display the settings title page. The VB-C10/VB-C10R's IP address, user name, and administration password - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 133
The VB-C10/VB-C10R's factory default settings are restored. Settings other than network-related settings such as the VB-C10/VB-C10R's IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address are returned to factory default settings. If the IP Address and Password are Unknown If the VB-C10/VB-C10R's IP - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 134
password ●Settings page path ●Date and time Offset from GMT ●Ethernet address IP address Subnet mask ● Default Gateway address ●Camera control Wide-angle converter ●Video Capture Size ●Video Quality ●Return to Home position Pan Tilt Zoom Brightness Shutter speed Focus mode Setting root VB-C10 - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 135
30.0 Max View Time (sec) 0 Max Camera Control Time (sec) 20 Camera Stabilization Time (ms) 1500 Service time restriction None ●Miscellaneous Settings HTTP Port 80 Global Address for Web Pages Blank Connection Keeping No Target IP address Blank Interval 1 IP Installer ON Item Setting - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 136
1-10 External device input 3-16 External device input terminals (IN+, IN 8-3 External device names 3-17 External device output terminals (OUT A, OUT B 8-3 F Factory default setting 8-6 Features of the Helper Viewer 5-5 Features of the VB-C10/VB-C10R 1-2 Focus mode 3-12 FTP client 5-8 8-8 - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 137
instructions ix Initial setup 3-3 Initialization 2-4 Installing the VB-C10/VB-C10R 2-2 Installing the VB-C10R on the ceiling ....... 2-2 Installing VBCollector 6-7 IP address ....... 2-5, 3-3, 3-4, 3-6, 3-7, 3-9, 3-10, 3-21, 4-5 IP installer 3-21 J Java Viewer 1-6 Java Viewer parameters - Canon VB-C10 | User Manual - Page 138
Software ....... 1-6 Wide-angle converter 1-5, 2-3 Windows XP 3-3, 4-4, 6-7 Writing IP addresses 5-9 Z Zoom 3-12 U Updating/deleting panorama pictures ..... 4-10 User name 3-4, 3-5, 3-7 Using a tripod 2-2 Using the Helper Viewer to distribute videos 5-21 Using the Java Viewer to
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