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How to Read This Operation Guide User Manuals The following describes the different camera user manuals. Installation Guide (Included) This guide provides notes and procedures on camera installation as well as the main camera specifications. Sections you should reference in this guide will be marked "Installation Guide" along with the name of the reference items. Operation Guide (This Document) This document explains the initial camera settings, Camera Angle Setting Tool, Admin Tools settings, viewer operations and troubleshooting, etc. This document is included in the Setup CD-ROM. "Camera Management Tool User Manual" This explains details on using the Camera Management Tool. It is included in the Setup CD-ROM. In the Setup CD-ROM, the recording software RM-Lite ("RM-Lite" in "Chapter1 Before Use") is also included. The following user manuals are available. Network Video Recording Software RM-Lite Administrator Manual This document gives a detailed explanation of how to use RM-Lite. How to Use This Operation Guide The assumed reading format of this user manual is on a PC screen. Software Screenshots The software screenshots shown in these user manuals are illustrative samples only. The screenshots may differ from the actual screens displayed. Screenshots used with the explanations are generally from a Windows 7 PC connected to the VB-H43. Descriptions in this document use [1920 x 1080 / 960 x 540 / 480 x 270] for the video size set. If using a different video size set, substitute those sizes when reading this manual. Icons Indicating Particular Camera Models In the descriptions of functions limited to particular models, the model names will appear or the following icons will be used to indicate those models. Icon Camera Model VB-H43 VB-H630VE and VB-H630D VB-H730F VB-M42 VB-M620VE and VB-M620D VB-M720F Symbols Indicating Safety Precautions This section explains symbols used in this "Operation Guide". This "Operation Guide" uses the following symbols to indicate important information the user should know in order to use the product safely. Be sure to observe these items. Symbol Meaning Warning Failure to follow the instructions accompanied by this symbol may result in death or serious injury. Be sure to observe these warnings to ensure safety. Caution Failure to follow the instructions accompanied by this symbol may result in injury. Be sure to observe these precautions to ensure safety. Caution Failure to follow the instructions accompanied by this symbol may result in property damage. Be sure to observe these precautions. This symbol indicates other actions or Important information that should be noted. Important notes and restrictions are provided. Be sure to read this section. Note Contains operational reference information or additional explanations. 5

Section	Page
Introduction	2
Disclaimer	2
Notes on Network Security	2
Copyright	2
Notes on Privacy and Publicity Rights Regarding the Use of Video/Audio	2
Trademark Notice	3
Notes on the Included Software RM-Lite ( Disclaimer )	3
Notes on License Agreement for Included Software	3
Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)	3
Open Source Software	4
Security Export Control	4
How to Read This Operation Guide	5
User Manuals	5
How to Use This Operation Guide	5
Icons Indicating Particular Camera Models	5
Symbols Indicating Safety Precautions	5
Safety Precautions	6
Maintenance	8
Disposing of the Camera	8
Chapter 1 Before Use	13
Features	14
Common Features	14
Camera Software	15
Installed Software	15
Included Software	15
Additional License (Sold Separately)	15
Network Video Recording Software (Sold Separately)	15
RM-Lite (Please refer to the “Administrator Manual”)	17
Operating Environment	18
Camera Angle Setting Tool, Admin Viewer/VB Viewer, Admin Tools	18
Notes on Operating Environment	19
Notes on Use When the [Windows Firewall] Function is Enabled	19
Notes on Use with Internet Explorer 9 or Greater and Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2012	19
Notes on Use with Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2012	20
Chapter 2 Initial Settings	23
Preparing the Camera for Use	24
Installing the Necessary Software	26
Making Initial Camera Settings	28
Launch the Camera Management Tool	28
Searching for Cameras and Setting up Networks	28
Set the Password, Date and Time, Camera Name and Video	29
Registering Camera’s IP Address to Trusted Sites	30
Access the Top Page of the Camera to Check Video	31
Access the Top Page from Camera Management Tool	31
Top Page	31
Checking Camera Video	32
Chapter 3 Camera Angle Setting Tool	35
Setting the Camera Angle	36
Launching the Camera Angle Setting Tool	36
Connecting to the Camera	36
Connecting with a Camera List	37
Disconnecting from the Camera, Shutting Down	39
Display Screen of Camera Angle Setting Tool	40
Setting the Camera Angle	41
Setting Focus and Exposure Compensation	42
Creating a Camera Specification File	43
Chapter 4 Setting Page	45
Setting Menu	46
Accessing the Setting Menu	48
Setting Menu	48
Items Common to All Setting Pages	48
[Network] Setting Administrator Password, LAN, IP Address, DNS, etc	50
[Date and Time] Setting Date and Time	54
[Camera] Setting Initial Camera Settings and External Device Name	56
[Video] Setting Video Size, Quality and Frame Rate	61
[RTP] Setting RTP Server, Audio Multicast and RTP Streaming	64
[Upload] Setting HTTP/FTP Upload and E-mail Notification	66
[Server] Setting the Video Server, Audio Server, HTTP Server, FTP Server and WS-Security	69
[Event] Setting Video Record, Volume Detection, External Device Output/Input, Audio Playback and Timer	71
[Access Control] Setting User Access Privileges	75
[IPsec] Setting IPsec	77
[SSL/TLS] Setting HTTP Communication Encryption	80
[802.1X] Network Port Authentication Settings	82
[Memory Card] Memory Card Operations and Settings	84
[Reboot Item] Setting Items Requiring Rebooting	87
[Maintenance] Viewing Current Settings, Event Logs and Performing Maintenance	88
Chapter 5 Admin Tools	91
Admin Tools Overview	92
Admin Tools	92
Privacy Mask Setting Tool	92
Panorama Creation Tool	92
View Restriction Setting Tool	92
Preset Setting Tool	93
Intelligent Function Setting Tool	93
Log Viewer	93
Recorded Video Utility	93
Accessing the Admin Tools	94
Launching the Admin Tools	94
Privacy Mask Setting Tool	95
Display Screen of Privacy Mask Setting Tool	95
Setting the Privacy Mask Area	96
Changing/Deleting a Privacy Mask Area	98
Panorama Creation Tool	99
Display Screens of Panorama Creation Tool	100
Capturing a Panorama Image	100
Saving/Deleting a Panorama Image on the Camera	101
Saving a Panorama Image as Image Files/Opening from Image Files	101
View Restriction Setting Tool	102
Display Screens of View Restriction Setting Tool	103
Setting View Restrictions	104
Preset Setting Tool	106
Display Screens of Preset Setting Tool	107
Setting the Preset	108
Preset Tour	111
Intelligent Function Setting Tool	113
Display Screen of Intelligent Function Setting Tool	116
Flow of Intelligent Function Setting	117
Setting Intelligent Function Detection Settings	119
Log Viewer	125
Display Screens of Log Viewer	125
Downloading Log Files	126
How to View Logs	126
Recorded Video Utility	128
Display Screens of Recorded Video Utility	128
Confirming Recorded Video	129
Narrowing Down the Number of Videos	129
Downloading Video	130
Exporting to Video Files That Can Be Played Back	130
Playing Back Videos	130
Deleting Videos	132
Displaying Memory Card Information	132
Control for Admin	133
Using Control for Admin	133
Chapter 6 Admin Viewer/VB Viewer	135
Overview of Viewer	136
Major Differences Between the Admin Viewer and the VB Viewer	136
User Authorities and Camera Control Privileges	136
Launching the Viewer	138
Launching the Viewer	138
Shutting Down the Viewer	138
Connecting from Admin Tools	138
How to Operate the Viewer	139
Display Screens of Admin Viewer	139
VB Viewer	140
Obtaining Camera Control Privileges	141
Controlling the Camera	142
Magnifying Part of the Image (Viewer PTZ)	145
Cropping and Displaying Part of an Image (Digital PTZ)	146
Setting Video and Audio	147
Checking Information	150
Performing Operations and Settings in the Admin Viewer	151
Transmitting Audio	151
Using Control for Admin	151
Displaying Event Status	158
Recording to an Memory Card Manually	159
Chapter 7 Appendix	161
Memory Card Access	162
Modifiers	164
Troubleshooting	166
List of Log Messages	168
Log Messages on the Camera	168
List of Viewer Messages	178
Messages Displayed in the Information Field	178
Restore Default Settings	180
Restoring the Initial Setting from the Maintenance Page in the Web Browser	180
Restoring Factory Default Settings with the Reset Switch on the Camera	180
List of Factory Default Settings	182

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User Manuals

The following describes the different camera user

manuals.

In the Setup CD-ROM, the recording software RM-Lite

(“RM-Lite” in “Chapter1 Before Use”) is also included. The

following user manuals are available.

How to Use This Operation Guide

The assumed reading format of this user manual is on a

PC screen.

Software Screenshots

The software screenshots shown in these user manuals

are illustrative samples only. The screenshots may differ

from the actual screens displayed.

Screenshots used with the explanations are generally

from a Windows 7 PC connected to the VB-H43.

Descriptions in this document use [1920 x 1080 / 960 x

540 / 480 x 270] for the video size set. If using a different

video size set, substitute those sizes when reading this

manual.

Icons Indicating Particular Camera

Models

In the descriptions of functions limited to particular

models, the model names will appear or the following

icons will be used to indicate those models.

Symbols Indicating Safety Precautions

This section explains symbols used in this “Operation

Guide”. This “Operation Guide” uses the following

symbols to indicate important information the user should

know in order to use the product safely. Be sure to

observe these items.

How to Read This Operation Guide

Installation Guide (Included)

This guide provides notes and procedures on camera

installation as well as the main camera specifications.

Sections you should reference in this guide will be

marked “Installation Guide” along with the name of the

reference items.

Operation Guide (This Document)

This document explains the initial camera settings,

Camera Angle Setting Tool, Admin Tools settings, viewer

operations and troubleshooting, etc. This document is

included in the Setup CD-ROM.

“Camera Management Tool User Manual”

This explains details on using the Camera Management

Tool. It is included in the Setup CD-ROM.

Network Video Recording Software RM-Lite

Administrator Manual

This document gives a detailed explanation of how to

use RM-Lite.

Icon

Camera Model

VB-H43

VB-H630VE and VB-H630D

VB-H730F

VB-M42

VB-M620VE and VB-M620D

VB-M720F

Symbol

Meaning

Warning

Failure to follow the instructions

accompanied by this symbol may result

in death or serious injury. Be sure to

observe these warnings to ensure

safety.

Caution

Failure to follow the instructions

accompanied by this symbol may result

in injury. Be sure to observe these

precautions to ensure safety.

Caution

Failure to follow the instructions

accompanied by this symbol may result

in property damage. Be sure to observe

these precautions.

Important

This symbol indicates other actions or

information that should be noted.

Important notes and restrictions are

provided. Be sure to read this section.

Note

Contains operational reference

information or additional explanations.