Page 2 - ii; Introduction; Exclusion of Liability
ii Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C300 (hereafter referred to as the VB-C300).This User’s Manual describes how to set up and use the VB-C300. Read this Manual carefully beforeusing the VB-C300 to ensure effective operation. Make sure that you read the “ a Safe Use ...
Page 3 - iii; Request concerning disclosure of videos and audio; Usage Notice of Audio
iii Introduction Request concerning disclosure of videos and audio With respect to the disclosure of videos and audio, we request that sufficient considerationbe given to matters of privacy and rights not to be photographed.<Reference> ● Locate camera so that people cannot make special specifi...
Page 4 - iv; Contents; Chapter 1 Before Using the VB-C300
iv Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................... ii Contents .......................................................................................................... iv Package Contents ....................................
Page 5 - Chapter 3 Appendix
v Contents Chapter 3 Appendix External Dimensions .................................................................................... 3-2 VB-C300 .................................................................................................................. 3-2 Indoor Dome Housing (VB-RD41S-C/S)...
Page 6 - Package Contents; Ceiling Mount Cover
vi Package Contents The VB-C300 package contains the following items. If any of these items is missing, please contact the retailer from which you purchased the product. 1. VB-C300 main unit 2. Ceiling Bracket 4. Screws (Four) 6. Power Connector 3. Ceiling Mount Cover 5. Safety Wire 9. Setup CD-ROM ...
Page 7 - vii; For information about; About User’s Manuals; How to Read Manuals; Icons Used in this Manual; Icon
vii This manualexplains the safetyprecautions,operating environ-ment, configurationand options,initialization,software installa-tion, mounting, andspecifications ofthe VB-300.The Start Guide issupplied with theproduct. Start Guide (Manual_sg_E.pdf) (This manual) This manual explainshow to configure ...
Page 8 - viii; Safe Use of Equipment; Important Operational Instructions
viii a Safe Use of Equipment a An exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of i m p o r t a n t o p e r a t i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e ( s e r v i c i n g ) i n s t r u c t i o n s i n t h e l i t e r a t u r eaccompanying the equipment. a Important ...
Page 9 - ix; FCC NOTICE; Canadian Radio Interference Regulations; Réglementation canadienne sur les intérferences radio
ix a Safe Use of Equipment FCC NOTICE Network Camera, Model Name: VB-C300NA, VB-C300PA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any interference received...
Page 10 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
x a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS I n t h e s e s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s , t h e w o r d“ e q u i p m e n t ” r e f e r s t o t h e C a n o n N e t w o r kCamera VB-C300 and all its accessories. 1. R e a d I n s t r u c t i o n s - A l l t h e s a f e t y a n doperating instructions shoul...
Page 11 - xi
xi fig-1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUNDING CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250. PART H) NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ELECTRIC SERVIC...
Page 12 - xii
xii - Locations exposed to direct sunlight - Locations exposed to salt spray - Close to flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) 22. W h e n a n y o f t h e f o l l o w i n g o c c u r s , immediately switch off the equipment, unplugit from the main power supply and contactyour nearest Canon sup...
Page 13 - xiii; When using the camera with PoE HUB
xiii a Safe Use of Equipment a CAUTION: ● Use the PoE HUB or Midspan which is compliant with IEEE802.3af and has been confirmed for the interoperability with the camera. ● Do not touch the tip of the LAN cable with a wet hand. ● When the PoE HUB and AC adapter (optional) are both connected to the ca...
Page 14 - xiv; Maintenance; Cleaning the Equipment; Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft cloth that has; Cleaning the Lens; When using the Indoor Dome Housing (Optional); Remove the dome as directed in Steps 8 and 9 in “When Mounting the
xiv Maintenance Be sure to turn the power off before doing maintenance ( ➝ P.2-5). Cleaning the Equipment 1. Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water or a mild detergent. 2. Wipe with a piece of dry cloth. Cleaning the Lens Use a commercially available lens c...
Page 15 - Before Using the VB-C300; This chapter describes the features of the VB-C300, the; Chapter
Before Using the VB-C300 This chapter describes the features of the VB-C300, the hardware and software requirements, and the name and functions of the system components. Chapter
Page 16 - Features of the VB-C300
1-2 Features of the VB-C300 The VB-C300 is a network camera integrating a camera and server functions into a compact form factor. AF Zoom lens with horizontal viewing angle of 70 ° and pan/tilt functions The VB-C300 has a zoom lens with horizontal viewing angle of 70 ° and optical 2.4X (and digital ...
Page 17 - PoE Function; Optional Indoor Dome Housing for Various Mounting Options
1-3 Bef ore Using the VB-C300 Upright Position and Ceiling Mount The VB-C300 can be mounted at the upright position or on the ceiling by simply changing settings ( → d Operation Guide P.1-9). * The camera cannot be installed in locations subject to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, ...
Page 18 - Operating Environment
1-4 Operating System/ Windows 2000 Professional (SP4)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1) Web Browser Windows XP (SP1a)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1)Windows XP (SP2)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP2)Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0Windows Server 2003...
Page 19 - Note on Windows XP SP2
1-5 Bef ore Using the VB-C300 Operating Environment VBAdmin Tools Ver. 3.0 ( → d Operation Guide P.2-2) Use the VBAdmin Tools to create panoramas, set presets, view logs, and configure the NC Viewer. Operating System/ Windows 2000 professional (SP4)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1) Web Browser ...
Page 20 - Note on Windows Server 2003; When you access the camera server
1-6 Note Note on Windows Server 2003 With Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition running Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (SP1) running Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1), the default security level for the Internet or intranet sites in Internet Explorer is “...
Page 21 - System Components and Their Operation; Rear
1-7 Bef ore Using the VB-C300 System Components and Their Operation External Device I/O Terminals ( → P.3-4) Video output terminal (For maintenance) 100/10 BT LAN connector (100Base-TX/10Base-T Auto-Negotiation)Capable of PoE power supply(compliant with IEEE 802.3af) Rear Camera head Front LED Light...
Page 22 - Bottom
1-8 System Components and Their Operation Bottom On the bottom of the VB-C300 there are the MAC address required for network settings, a Reset switch that initializes settings and the serial number. Serial No. The serial number fort h i s u n i t i s s h o w nhere. MAC address Address unique to this...
Page 23 - Options; Using example
1-9 Bef ore Using the VB-C300 Indoor Dome Housing (VB-RD41S-C/S) (Optional) The Indoor Dome Housing (VB-RD41S-C/S) (optional) is a dome housing dedicated to the VB- C300. Two color types are available; clear type (VB-RD41S-C) and smoked type (VB-RD41S-S). Use the dome to embedded the camera in the c...
Page 25 - Installing the Camera; This chapter explains how to install the camera.
Installing the Camera This chapter explains how to install the camera. First, connect the camera to the network, and perform the initial setting. Next, install the software and view the video with the NC Viewer. Finally, mount the camera at the desired place. Chapter Please set the camera IPaddress ...
Page 26 - Setup Workflow; Connect the camera to the network and perform the initial setting; Install the software and view the camera video
2-2 Setup Workflow The flow for setting up the camera and view the camera video involves; connecting the camera with the PC over the network via a HUB and perform the initial settings. Installing the necessary software on the PC, and checking to see if you can see video from the camera. Mounting the...
Page 27 - Set Up the Camera
2-3 Installing the Camera Setup Workflow Next, use the NC Viewer to view the camera video ( → P.2-12). 3 Set Up the Camera Mount the camera. Install the camera securely ( → P.2-14).
Page 28 - Connect the Camera to the Network and Perform the Initial Setting; Connect the Camera to the Network and Turn the Power Supply On; When using PoE HUB
2-4 Connect the Camera to the Network and Perform the Initial Setting Connect the Camera to the Network and Turn the Power Supply On First, connect the camera to the network. Connect the camera and PC via the HUB with a LAN cable, connect the camera to the network, then turn the power on. If 20 minu...
Page 29 - Turning the Power ON and OFF; When using the AC Adapter (Optional) or external power supply
2-5 Installing the Camera Connect the Camera to the Network and Perform the Initial Setting Note ● Please ask our sales person for PoE HUB and Midspan. ● Read the manual of the PoE HUB or Midspan for how to use it. ● Up to 100 m of the LAN cable can be connected between the camera and the PoEHUB. ● ...
Page 30 - The network connection is now complete.; When using external power supply
2-6 Connect the Camera to the Network and Perform the Initial Setting The network connection is now complete. When using external power supply When using external power supply, use the Power Connector ( → P.vi) supplied with the camera. Connect the cables as shown to the right when using the supplie...
Page 31 - Installation Example; I n s e r t t h e s u p p l i e d S e t u p C D - R O M i n t o y o u r P C , a n d d o u b l e - c l i c k; Initial setting of the Camera; Continued on the following page.
2-7 Installing the Camera Installation Example 1. I n s e r t t h e s u p p l i e d S e t u p C D - R O M i n t o y o u r P C , a n d d o u b l e - c l i c k “VBSetup.exe” from Explorer to start the VB Initial Setup Tool. Initial setting of the Camera The instructions here assumes that a single came...
Page 33 - Initial settings are now complete.
2-9 Installing the Camera 4. A setup progress window appears and your settings will be saved. Note ● Set the IP address to a value that suits your environment. ● Where the IP address has been automatically obtained from the DHCP server, you cannot change the IP address setting from the VB Initial Se...
Page 34 - Checking the Camera Connection; Connection checking is now complete.
2-10 1. Click to select the MAC address you want to check connection of and thenclick “Settings”. 2. Your Web browser starts up and the top page of the camera appears. If this page appears, the camera is recognizedcorrectly. Tip ● If an authorized user is registered, a screen which asks for user nam...
Page 35 - Installing the Software and View the Camera Video; Install Necessary Software; follow the steps below.
2-11 Installing the Camera Installing the Software and View the Camera Video Install Necessary Software 1. Insert the supplied Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC and follow the steps below. 1 Check that all other applications are closed, and select “My Computer” from the Startmenu bar. On...
Page 36 - Viewing the Camera Video; Choose “Connect” from the File menu; Installation is now complete.
2-12 The following steps is just for viewing the camera video using the NC Viewer. For the detailed explanation on how to use the NC Viewer, see the Operation Guide ( → d Operation Guide P.3-2). Viewing the Camera Video 3. Choose “Connect” from the File menu bar to connect to the camera. 1. Double-c...
Page 37 - Your PC is connected to the camera; Viewing the video is now complete.
2-13 Installing the Camera 4. A dialog box to connect the camera appears. Enter the IP address specified in the initialsetting in the Host Name field, “root” in the UserName field, and “VB-C300” in the Passwordfield, then click “OK” to connect to the camera. * “root” is a Administrator account of th...
Page 38 - Before Setting Up the Camera; Be sure to define the IP address (; When Mounting on the Ceiling; Roof space
2-14 Set Up the Camera Before Setting Up the Camera Be sure to define the IP address ( → P.2-7) before installing the camera. Follow the steps below to mount the camera on the ceiling. Install the camera securely. When Mounting on the Ceiling a WARNING: Install the camera securely. ● When installing...
Page 39 - Drill two mounting screw holes and one cable hole on the ceiling.
2-15 Installing the Camera 1. Mount the camera to the Ceiling Bracket with the supplied four screws. 2. Use the supplied Template to determine the mounting location of the camera. Considering the camera orientation, determine the mounting screw and cable hole locationsand mark them with a pencil. 10...
Page 41 - Mounting is now complete.
2-17 Installing the Camera 7. Attach the Ceiling Mount Cover to the camera. Align the mark (o) on the Ceiling Mount Cover with the LED of the camera, and rotate thecover counterclockwise to the mark (I) to secure it. Tip If the cables cannot be fit in the roof space, because the ceiling is concrete ...
Page 42 - Mounting the Camera at a Flat Location; When Mounting the Camera at Upright Position; Using a Tripod
2-18 Mounting the Camera at a Flat Location When Mounting the Camera at Upright Position Note ● Observe the precautions in “Before Setting Up the Camera” ( → P.2-14) and follow them before mounting the camera. ● The shooting position of the VB-C300 is set on the assumption that the camera is mounted...
Page 43 - Mount the camera to the In-Ceiling Bracket with the four screws.
2-19 Installing the Camera When Mounting the Camera on the Ceiling with the Dome Housing (VB-RD41S-C/S) (Optional) Follow the steps below to mount the camera on the ceiling with the Indoor Dome Housing (optional). See the outer view of the dome ( → P.3-2) to determine the mounting position and orien...
Page 46 - Fix the dome with a screw to prevent the dome from rotating.
2-22 8. Mount the dome. Align the mark (o) on the dome with the mark (I) of the In-Ceiling Bracket, and rotate the domecounterclockwise to the mark (I) to align the mounting screw holes to the mounting locations. 9. Fix the dome with a screw to prevent the dome from rotating. 10. When you finished m...
Page 47 - Appendix; This appendix shows the external dimensions, specifications,
Appendix This appendix shows the external dimensions, specifications, and external device I/O terminals of the VB-C300. Chapter
Page 48 - External Dimensions
3-2 External Dimensions VB-C300 Indoor Dome Housing (VB-RD41S-C/S) (Optional) 90.7mm (3.57inch) 131.8mm (5.19inch) 180mm (7.09inch) 139.4mm (5.49inch) (circumscribed diameter) 65.0mm(25.6inch) 81.5mm ( 3.21inch ) 110mm (4.33inch) 86.5mm (3.41inch) 46.8mm (1.84inch) 64.0mm (2.52inch) 131.8mm (5.19inc...
Page 49 - Specifications
3-3 Appendix Specifications Video signal NTSC/PAL compliant Image Sensor 1/4 - inch CCD (primary color filter) Number of pixels Effective: 310,000 Scanning Method Progressive scan Min. subject illumination Day mode: 1 lux (F2.0, color, NTSC: 1/30 sec PAL: 1/25 sec)Night mode: 0.25 lux (F2.0, monochr...
Page 50 - External Device I/O Terminals
3-4 External Device I/O Terminals The camera has two input and one output terminals for the external devices. External Device Input Terminals (IN1, IN2) The external device input terminals consist of two pairs of terminals (IN1, IN2). The - terminal is grounded on the inside of the main unit. By con...
Page 51 - Internal controller; Internal Connection Chart
3-5 Appendix Loads connected to the output terminals should be within the following ratings: Rating across the output terminals: Up to 50 VDC Continuous load current: 100 mA or less I/O Terminals Internal controller Input terminal IN1, IN2 + - Output terminal OUT1 10k Ω 10k Ω 10k Ω +3.3V 0.1 µ F Ext...
