Canon VB150 User Manual

Canon VB150 Manual

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  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 1
    NETWORK CAMERA SERVER VB150 User's Manual Introduction Before Using the VB150 1 Setting Up the VB150 2 Detail Settings 3 VB Administration Tools 4 Appendix Please read this user's manual carefully before operation. Be sure to read the "aSafe Use of Equipment" section before using this equipment.
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    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera Server VB150 (referred to hereafter as the VB150). This manual describes how to set up and use the VB150. Read this manual carefully before using the VB150 to ensure effective operation. In particular make sure that you read the "aSafe
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    the country in which the product was purchased. 5. CD-ROM 6. User's Manual (This document) VB150 User's NETWORK Manual CAMERA SERVER CD-ROM contents Readme (Notes of caution, etc., not in the main manual) VBSetup.exe (VB Initial Setup Tool) MonSetup.exe (Viewer for PC installer) AdmSetup.exe
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    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 4 Maintenance 12 Chapter 1 Before Using the VB150 Features of the VB150 15 System Overview 17 Operating Environment 19 Viewer Software 19 VB Administration Tools 19 VBCollector 19 Viewer Software for Monitoring Use (Sold separately) ... 20 Compatible Cameras (Sold
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    94 Operating a Camera 95 Appendix Troubleshooting 99 Specifications 101 External Device I/O Terminals 102 System Configuration 103 Sample Network Configurations 104 Card 111 Procedure for Using Flash Memory Cards 111 Index 112 4 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    PDF on the CD-ROM Viewer Software User's Manual (VIEWER-E.pdf) Camera Server 28 Using the Viewer for PC 30 Viewer for PC Settings Viewer for PC Settings 42 Registering and Changing the Server 46 Appendix Error Messages 52 Index 55 Guide to Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution (HPEX-E.pdf
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    This Manual For information about setting up the VB150 VB150 User's NETWORK Manual CAMERA SERVER StorBeethsPiuslremeasatoenurreaealadidntthaheirse"uaasdeSilrya'sfaemcUcaesnseusaoiblflceEaqlrouecifpaumtliloyennbtef"oforsrefeucttouioprenerrbaeetfifeoornree.nuces.ing this equipment. E ENGLISH VB
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    Operational Instructions a WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. a CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. FDA regulation This network camera server has
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    Network Camera Server VB150 Class B digital device, instructions, on, the user is encouraged to manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    Canon Network Camera Server VB150 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 instruction supporting Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    all power sources including batteries, and nearest Canon supplier. Do not continue refer servicing to qualified service to use the equipment as this can cause personnel under the following conditions. a fire or electric shock. 11 10 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    can result in a fire or electric shock. - Do not use flammable sprays near the equipment. - Do not subject the equipment to strong impacts. 11 12 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    notes must be read to Note prevent possible faults or damage to the equipment. e Tip d Indicates supplementary information or a reference to an operation. Users are advised to read these memos. Refer to the PDF manual on the supplied CD-ROM. Introduction 12 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com
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    Using the VB150 This chapter contains information that you should read before using the VB150. It also describes the features of the VB150, the system overview, the operating environment, and the name and functions of the system components. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    distributed under conditions that best suit the network bandwidth. ■Simultaneous video reception by up to 50 clients Up to 50 clients can view video simultaneously with a single VB150 unit. ■Remote camera control from the viewer * Two types of viewer software are provided: Viewer for PC and Viewer
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    . When using the VB150 to operate a fixed point camera over the Internet, for example, it is possible to consider privacy when distributing videos (→ P.1, "Request Concerning the Disclosure of Live Pictures"). ■Built-in Web server and FTP server The VB150 has a built-in Web server. If Web page
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    VC-C4 fC:4O-M64MmUmNIC1A:1T.IO4-N2.C8AMERA LAN VC-C4 VC-C4R VB 150 VB150 Router ISDNLine Distributes video and Router picture data via an ISDN line VB 150 VB150 17 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INTERNET Distributes video and picture data via the Internet VC-C4 fC
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    Built into the VB150) Viewer for Java Controls camera angle, zoom, etc., and monitors camera images Before Using the VB150 d The manual for the viewer software (Viewer for PC/Viewer for Java) is provided on the supplied CD-ROM, VIEWER-E.pdf (Viewer Software User's Manual). 18 Downloaded from www
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    Operating Environment Viewer Software (→ dViewer Software User's Manual) The viewer software that are supplied with the VB150. They lets you view the video captured by the camera connected to the VB150 and control the camera. Viewer for Java Ver. 3.3 Operating System Web Browser Windows 98SE /
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    cables for camera control (→ P.2) is also available in lengths other than the ones provided. Also, note that the supplied RS-232C cable for camera control cannot be used for the NU-700. For further information, contact your Canon dealer. 20 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 22
    B) Normal operation lit green During access lit orange Power Slot-A Slot-B VB 150 100 Tx/Lnk Col/Rx 100 LED (Shows the Ethernet 100/10 operation status) Receiving lit green Collision lit orange e When you turn the VB150 power on, the power LED glows orange for several Tip seconds and
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    the VC-C4/VC-C4R/NU-700. e The video cable supplied with the Canon Communication Tip Camera VC-C4/VC-C4R is compatible with the RCA pin-jack. To connect these cameras to a BNC socket, use a third party Pin → BNC conversion adapter. 22 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    2 Chapter Setting Up the VB150 This chapter describes how to connect up the equipment in the system, how to specify the basic system settings and how to check that the camera image is displayed correctly. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    Slot-B Slot-A RS232C Video In CC1 CC2 V1 V2 V3 V4 Ethernet 100/10BT 2 Initializing the VB150 VC-C4 fC:4O-M64MmUmNIC1A:1T.IO4-N2.C8AMERA Initialize the VB150 by connecting the VB150 to the PC and the network via a hub (→ P.28). 25 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    Setting Up the VB150 3 Checking operation Access the VB150 from a Web browser. Display the video from the top page of the camera server and check that video is displayed properly (→ P.31). 2 26 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    Camera VC-C4/ VC-C4R, is compatible with the RCA pin-jack. To connect these cameras to a BNC socket, use a third party Pin → BNC conversion adapter. (→ P.22) ● Canon Communication Camera VC-C4/VC-C4Rs can be cascade-connected and controlled (→ P.42). 27 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 29
    ● If the VB150 will not be used for some time, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the PC and double click the VB Initial Setup Tool, "VBSetup.exe" to launch the program. Supplied CD-ROM 28 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    network, all of them are displayed. Select a MAC address to be used for initial setup by clicking on it, then click the "Initial Setup..." button. 4 When the "Initial Setup" dialog box appears, enter the user name and password set as the factory defaults. User Name : root Password : VB150
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    refer to page 108. ● Be sure to turn off the power to the VB150 and to the camera before you change the camera's connection to the VB150. After you have changed the connection, turn on the power to the camera first, and then to the VB150. 30 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    Page] button. 2 Your Web browser starts up and the top page of the VB150 appears (URL: http:// /). Click the [Using Viewer for Java] use (→ P.19, dViewer Software User's Manual P.24). ● We recommend that you create a panorama picture (→ P.65). 31 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com
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    3 Chapter Detail Settings This chapter describes the method for specifying detailed settings. The VB Administration Tools described in Chapter 4 provide a convenient way to set view restrictions and presets. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 34
    . In the factory default settings, the user name is "root" and the password is "VB150". Enter these settings. These can also be changed on the System Settings page. (→ P.35) Settings Title Page The Setting Title Page appears. 33 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 35
    the settings, you should always click the "Send Config. to VB150", or the "Send Config. and Reboot VB150" button. e Those settings that require the VB150 to Tip be restarted for the changes to take effect are marked with a red tick. 34 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 36
    the following subject line: Subject: Syslog message from Tokyo-showroom If no device name is specified, "VB150" is used. Settings Web page URL Sets the "path" component for the settings title page (→ returns you to the settings title page. 35 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 37
    PPP network. VB150 via Ethernet and it may only be possible to recover the problem by using the Initial Setup Tool (→ P.28) to correct the error. ● When you change an IP address, please re-access the Settings Title Page with the new IP address (→ P.34). 36 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals
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    a wireless LAN card or a modem card. ● Physically different networks should be used for Ethernet and wireless LAN connections. ● Note that the VB150 cannot be used in 802.11 Ad-Hoc mode when using system software such as Windows XP. 37 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    (amount of time that the VB150 can remain connected to the network without communication) when PPP connection is established by outgoing call. "User Name" Enter the user name to be used when settings must also be made on the receiving PC. 38 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    specify a gateway address if you are using a router on an Ethernet or wireless LAN network. Connection Keeping When this is selected, an ICMP Echo packet is transmitted periodically to a button. This returns you to the settings title page. 39 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 41
    ● If multiple cameras are connected to the VB150, the bundled viewer software (→ P.19) can be used to switch between video images. However, the MV2.1/LE software (sold separately P. pictures may lower the frame rate. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3 40 Detail Settings
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    camera angles. Using the VB users. (Specify settings so that the telephoto setting is less than or equal to the wide-angle setting.) "Camera Control Port" Select the camera control connector (→ P. 22) to which the camera is connected. Select "Not controlled" for cameras if the camera is controlled
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    V2 VB 150 V3 V4 CC2 Example of 2 cameras cascade connected to 2 camera control connectors ● In cascade connections, if an abnormality occurs with the first camera in the connection, control for all other cameras in the cascade may not work normally. 42 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 44
    the camera pan, tilt and zoom ratio (field of view angle) settings. Please use the VB Administration manually change the camera head angle of the VC-C4/VCC4R/NU-700. If the camera head is accidentally moved by hand or other objects touching it, be sure to reboot the VB150. (→ P.57) 43 Downloaded
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    range is restricted, the zooming range may also be restricted. ● When a view restriction is set, areas outside the restrictions may be captured momentarily if the camera is controlled close to the restriction limits. 44 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    for preset camera positions provided to users. Using the VB Administration Tools is a convenient way to set presets (→ P.75). Common Setting "Restrict Camera Control to Presets" Camera control by This returns you to the settings title page. 45 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 47
    perform if there is A Flash Memory card is required for no memory card in the VB150 slot. ● The data size that can be recorded for recording pictures. Files created at recorded still pictures. (→dPicture Recording User's Guide P.13) 46 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    180.00 %T Tilt position -179.99 to 180.00 %Z Zoom position 0.01 to %V Camera server "Device Name" setting (or VB150) %y Year of shot 1999-2037 %m Month of shot 1-12 %d Date of shot 1- is ignored from the second instance onwards.) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    motion detection. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine example of actual operation, see "dPicture Recording User's Guide" (→ P.1). "External Device Input 1/2" Up 600 seconds as the sampling interval. "Camera Position" Selects the camera angle used when pictures are recorded.
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    ). For example, if "Pre-event recording" is set to 2 seconds and "Post-event recording" is set to 5 seconds, 7 pictures will be recorded in total. 49 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    "dPicture Recording User's Guide" (→ P.3). Camera Stabilization Time (sec.)" When the camera moves to the specified position, this setting specifies the delay time for the camera a camera position is specified and the camera cannot picture being recorded when the camera is controlled using the
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    is selected, the list is applied to the host that can access the FTP server. "Access permitted to listed users only" When this option is ticked, only users registered in the list are permitted to connect to the VB150. Access using the viewer Ver.3.1 or before and WebView Livescope MV Ver.1.0 is
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    that was originally permitted may subsequently be denied. To avoid this problem, compile the lists very carefully using the examples below as a guide. Example 1: To prohibit access from a host !172.20.0.0 from 172.20.0.10 to 172.20.0.12. 52 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 54
    server, the address of the proxy server must be set. ● If you set the host restriction incorrectly, access to the settings page itself may be denied. In this event, the problem can only be recovered by restoring the factory default settings. 53 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search
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    video service time, use "Restrict Service Time". ● The "Maximum Frame Rate" and "Maximum number of Clients" settings are useful in limiting the volume of network traffic. "Camera Stabilization This returns you to the settings title page. 54 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    global address for the VB150 (d"Guide to Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution" P.22), enter a global address here, and this will let you view sample pages (→ "dGuide to Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution" P.3). DNS Sets the domain name server address. "Name Server Address 1 to 3" Enter
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    to send the log messages to the host specified in 3 the Syslog Server Host. Tick the "Mail" option to send the log messages by a flash memory card is inserted into the slot on the VB150. ● See Log Messages in the "dGuide to Creating Web Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    Reboot" Reboots the VB150. "Restore Settings" All but the System settings and Network settings will be combination of Time, Event and Camera. e Tip ● We recommend that you make a note of current server settings before you restore the default Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    Tools This chapter describes how to use the VB Administrator Tools in order to create panoramas, set view be made following the procedures described in Chapter 3, the VB Administration Tools makes it easier to adjust these settings. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    VB 150 VB150 Remote VB Administration Tools. The tools are started up from this panel. Install VB Administration Tools first from the supplied CD-ROM. (→ P.61) Panorama Creation Tool (→ P.65) This tool is used to take or create panorama pictures. 59 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals
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    This tool enables viewing of operation status logs that are output to the VB150. Admin Viewer (→ P.92) This tool has a special privileges function aimed at administrators of the VB150. Use it when setting presets, view restrictions, etc. 60 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    Administration Tools c Note VB Administration Tools require that Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later be installed (→ P.19). To Install... 1 Next. The installation will proceed by copying files and making registry settings, etc. 61 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 63
    Tools ● VB Administration Tools Ver.1.0 ● WebView Livescope Helper Viewer Ver. 3.1 or earlier ● WebView Livescope Camera Server ● WebView Livescope Manager ● WebView Livescope MV Manager Ver. 1.0 ● WebView Livescope MV Station Ver. 1.0 62 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 64
    Proxy Server] Select this item if the connection to the VB150 is to pass through a proxy server. [Host Name] Specify the host name or IP address of the proxy server. [Port] Enter the port number of the proxy server. (The default setting is 8080.) 63 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 65
    . Log 4 Viewer and Admin Viewer can be started up at the same time. ● If the connection to the VB150 is made through a proxy server, the Panorama Creation Tool, Log Viewer, and Admin Viewer cannot be used. VB Administration Tools 64 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    when accessed from the viewer. VC-C4 fC:4O-M64MmUmNIC1A:1T.IO4-N2.C8AMERA VB 150 The Panorama Creation Tool is used to take and create panorama pictures and save them in the VB150. Without a panorama picture With a panorama picture 65 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    or selected from the cameras connected to the VB150. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5 Camera model and captured date display The model of camera currently connected and the on, it is effective on images that are dark due to backlight. 4 66 VB Administration Tools
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    camera, the Tip display ranges of the panorama pictures are different. VC-C4 panorama picture VC-C4R panorama picture Capturing Panorama Pictures The entire panorama picture area is displayed during capturing. If the VB150 Stop button. 67 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 69
    ... Click the Update Panorama Image button. Or choose Update Panorama Image from the Server menu. 4 When the panorama picture is updated, the VB150 automatically restarts and the connection with VB VB Administration Tools Administration Tools is cut. A dialog box asking whether or not to
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    JPEG format is supported. Displaying Connection Information Connection information during connection with the VB150 can be displayed. Choose Connect Information from the Server menu and a original specified size when you exit this tool. 69 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 71
    VB150. The viewing range is simply set using mouse operations such as dragging, while viewing the panorama picture. VC-C4 fC:4O-M64MmUmNIC1A:1T.IO4-N2.C8AMERA VB 150 Setting restriction is displayed in the viewer. VB Administration Tools 70 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 72
    area Telephoto Preview Frame (yellow) ...... Zoom field of view (telephoto) restriction area Camera Selection box 5 Select and switch the camera to be used to apply view restriction settings from the cameras connected to the VB150. 71 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 73
    camera selected camera angle selected camera angle selected camera angle camera camera camera settings by clicking this Apply button. At this stage, the edited settings are not yet saved to the VB150. Be sure to click the Save Settings button to save the settings to the VB150. VB VB150. VB150 at
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    to the VB150. Retrieving values from the camera angle of the camera images. To Make Settings... 1 From the Camera Selection box, select the camera to be set, and select "Apply the view restriction." Click the Admin Viewer button to start it up. 73 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals
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    camera VB150. VB Administration Tools 4 c Note When a view restriction is set, areas outside the restrictions may be captured momentarily if the camera Admin Viewer normally operates the camera irrespective of the view restriction button save to the change the VB150. ● Even the "Apply the view
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    using simple mouse operations such as clicking and dragging while referring to the panorama picture. VC-C4 fC:4O-M64MmUmNIC1A:1T.IO4-N2.C8AMERA VB 150 Setting presets using the Preset Setting Tool Reflecting preset settings to the viewer 75 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    set in the VB150. 2 Save Settings button Saves to the VB150 the preset settings that VB150. 3 Stop Communication button This button can be clicked during communication with the VB150 picture of the camera currently selected with is set for a currently selected camera, the view restriction frame is
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    ●Camera Angles Pan ...... Sets the pan position of the camera. Tilt ........ Sets the tilt position of the camera. Zoom camera selected at the VB150 is retrieved as camera parameters. 11 Apply button Sends to the VB150 reflected in the viewer accessed to the VB150 at the stage when the Apply button
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    Status List to be sure the values were applied correctly. Then when the Save Settings button is clicked, the values will be saved to the VB150. 4 VB Administration Tools Retrieving values from the camera angle of the Admin Viewer and changing settings Start up Admin Viewer and set the
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    Viewer to move the camera angle to the position you want to set preset camera angle, then click the the Save Settings button is clicked, the values will be saved to the VB150. c Note Changes in the preset settings are not applied to the viewer Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    the camera while you set the area of motion detection, set the detection sensitivity and specify the actions performed when motion is detected. Refer to "dPicture Recording User's Guide (→ P.5) for detailed example of actual operation. VC-C4 fC:4O-M64MmUmNIC1A:1T.IO4-N2.C8AMERA VB 150 The Motion
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    the cameras connected to the VB150 is shown in the video display area and to switch between cameras. 5 Video display area Displays and controls the camera image. Camera control privileges constantly or detected according to a set schedule. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    to 129 to 256. VB Administration Tools 12 Detection indicator indicator provides a guide for checking the server Displays the results of motion detection of the server. This allows you to check whether the settings are valid on the VB150 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    (→ P.86). (5) Check the motion detection status of the server (→ P.87). (6) Send the settings to the VB150 to apply the specified settings (→ P.88). Continuous motion detection 00 • Schedule 2 Start: Monday, 05:00 End: Monday, 21.00 83 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    be registered beforehand using the Preset Setting Tool (→ P.75). 4 VB Administration Tools c To control the camera to the location other than those registered in presets, Note choose "- move the frame, click inside the frame and drag. 84 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    the "Low" radio button limits the available sensitivity range to 1 to 128, while selecting "High" limits the available sensitivity range to 129 to 256. 85 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    step specifies the actions taken when motion is detected. To Make Settings... 1 Click the "Action Settings" button. VB Administration Tools 2 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The "Actions when motion is detected" dialog box appears. See "Picture Recording Triggered by
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    Server The Motion Detection Setting Tool is a PC-based simulation of the motion detection module on the VB150. Depending on the processing capacity of the PC and the network status between the PC and VB150 dPicture Recording User's Guide. 87 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    motion detection module on the VB150. Setting a slow frame rate is "Options" in the "View" menu. VB Administration Tools 4 2 Select the "Enable 1 and 10 seconds. c Note ● When the network load is high, the specified frame rate may not Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    VB150 so that logs will be written into a file on the VB150. Also, Log Viewer is used only for viewing logs; it cannot save or delete logs. Downloading Log Files To Download retrieve a list of log files, choose Download from the File menu. To abort the download while it is in progress, click Cancel
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    and time when the log was generated is displayed. ● Message Log messages are displayed. VB Administration Tools Using selection criteria to display logs Logs can be filtered according to type, code 1 Choose Filter from the View menu. 90 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 92
    's HTTP server. ● Driver: Log messages related to the driver (→ P.30) These log messages refer to the PC card. ● System: Log messages related to the system (→ P.31) These log messages refer to the OS, network, or firmware upgrades. 91 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 93
    . The "Camera server address setting" dialog box appears. Enter the following items: ● Host Name (The IP address set on the VB150, → P.36) ● User Name (root, → P.35) ● Password (→ P.35) Then click the OK button. The video will then be displayed. 92 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search
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    detection statuses can be displayed and, when required, saved as a log. To Set External Device Input... 1 Choose External Device Input from the Privilege menu. 93 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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    Close. VB Administration Tools c Note ● For more about external device input/output, see "dPicture Recording User's Guide P.1, camera. To Enable or Disable View Restrictions... Choose either "ON" or "OFF" for View Restriction in the Privilege menu. 94 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals
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    by pressing the respective button to start and releasing the button to stop. To Make Settings... 1 Click the "Advanced camera control" button on the toolbars. 2 95 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AF/MF button Displays a dialog box for switching between Auto Focus and
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    be sure the "Use the arrow buttons to control the camera when connected to a VB150 or newer model" check box is selected, then click OK. 4 VB Administration Tools 3 Set the mouse cursor over the viewer pan, tilt and zoom operations. 96 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 98
    the "NU Series-specific Features" button on the toolbars. 2 "Fixed Aperture", "Fixed Shutter Speed", "ND Filter" and "Wiper" settings can be specified. Refer to the User's Manual supplied with the NU-700 for details. 97 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com
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    Appendix Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 100
    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 Messages on the supplied CD-ROM "Guide to Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution" for the log details and the appropriate response. The Power LED
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    . c Note ● If you have a problem, consult the ReadMe also. The ReadMe file may contain important information not included in this manual. Be sure to read this file. ● The latest information is available at the following. URL: http://www.canon.com/webview/) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com
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    time, control queue length (Canon VC-C4, VC-C4R, NU-700) Access control (password/host), maximum view time, service period, number of concurrent connections (max. 50) Video input 4 (NTSC/PAL, BNC (2), RCA (2)) Serial port RS-232C (2) (mini-DIN8, camera control) Network PC card slot Ethernet
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    output terminals use optocouplers and are separate from the internal circuit in the VB150. Loads connected to the output terminals should be within the following ratings , In2 - Output terminals Out1, Out2 Appendix Internal controller Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 102
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 104
    Viewer Software user's manual is on the supplied CD-ROM. (VIEWER-E.pdf) ● To connect the VB150 to the Internet, you require a leased line connection to an Internet service provider or a LAN-type dialup IP connection. If you are using a LANtype dialup connection, check that the connection supports
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 105
    and save that information to another computer, an SMTP server or a Syslog server is required. Sample Dialup Environment Configuration Appendix Viewer PC Modem Public switched telephone network Call 123-4567 Modem card Insert modem card. VB 150 VB150 192.168.101.2 is set. PPP local : 192
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 106
    /ADSL, etc Client receiving Router images ISDN/ leased line, ADSL/etc Router Server sending images VB 150 VB150 This example shows an environment in which the VB150 is connected to an ISP (Internet service provider). In this configuration, video can be seen by viewers capable of accessing
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 107
    Sample Network Configurations Sample Wireless LAN Environment Configuration Provide the appropriate server as required: ● HTTP (WWW) ● SMTP (mail) ● Syslog (log) Servers Viewer PC Wireless LAN access point Insert a wireless LAN Card VB 150 VB150 This example shows the VB150 connected to a
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 108
    site (URL:http://www.canon.com/webview) for the latest information on new firmware. 2 Launch the "vb150rfu.exe" program on the enclosed CD-ROM and use the procedure below to perform the remote upgrade. 1 Enter the IP address, user name and password. ● Server Address: Camera server IP address (→ P.36
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 109
    have forgotten the password or IP address and that you cannot access the VB150 via the network. c Note ● Be sure to make a note of the current the VB150 from a PC connected to it. In this event, reset the IP address for your environment (→ P.29). Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 110
    None None None No check 0.0.0.0 1 Camera 1 NTSC Single 9600 No check Check Camera 1 Not Used 320 x 240 50 Camera 1: CC1/1 Camera 2: CC2/1 Camera 3: Not controlled/ None Camera 4: Not controlled/ None None None None Standard Auto Auto 109 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 111
    Time (sec) Camera Stabilization Time Service time restriction ●Miscellaneous Settings HTTP Port Maximum keep-alive Time (sec) Global Address for Web pages None None None 65310 65311 50 50 30.0 0 20 1500 None 80 10 None Name Server Address (1) Name Server Address (2) Name Server Address (3) None
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 112
    to the system administrator (→ P.35). The VB150 does not support anonymous FTP. ● Use a flash memory card for which operation has been checked. Refer to the Canon website for details. See http://www.canon.com/webview/ for details. 111 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 113
    77, 78, 92 Administrator ID 35, 107 Advanced camera control 95 AE lock 66, 67 Applet 103 Area 82, 84, 85, 86 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Error code 90, 91 91, 103 HTTP port 55, 63, 69, 107 HTTP server 51, 55, 91 Idle timeout 38 Infrastructure mode 37,
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 114
    31 Mail 35, 48, 55, 56, 86 Main camera 40 Max number of pictures 46, 100 Max picture size ND filter 87, 97 Network 20, 25, 28, 36, 37, 39, 87, 91, 99, 104, 108 Network mode 37 No. of 40, 45, 47, 77, 79, 84 113 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Password 29, 33, 35, 38, 51
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 115
    URL for settings 63 VB Administration Tools .... 40, 45, 59, 61, 63 VBAdmin Startup Panel 59, 64 VBCollector 19, 46 VC-C4(VC-C4R LAN 20, 22, 30, 36, 37, 39, 100, 106 Zoom 41, 43, 45, 47, 72, 77, 95 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Index 114 Appendix
  • Canon VB150 | User Manual - Page 116
    N.S.W. 2113, Australia EUROPE CANON EUROPA N.V. P.O.Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands CANON EUROPE LTD. 6 Roundwood Avenue, Stockley Park, Uxbridge Middlesex, UB11 1JA, United Kingdom PUB. YT1-1334-000 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ©CANON INC. 2003 IMPRIM
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VB150
Introduction
Before Using the VB150
Setting Up the VB150
Detail Settings
Appendix
VB Administration Tools
NETWORK CAMERA SERVER
User's Manual
Please read this user's manual carefully before operation.
Be sure to read the "
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Safe Use of Equipment" section before using this equipment.
Store this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference.
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