Page 2 - ii; Introduction; Exclusion of Liability
ii Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (referred to hereafteras the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR).This User’s Manual describes how to set up and use the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Read this manual carefullybefore using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to ensure effective operation. In par...
Page 3 - iii; Request concerning disclosure of live videos and audio
iii Introduction Request concerning disclosure of live videos and audio With respect to the disclosure of live videos and audio, we request that sufficientconsideration be given to matters of privacy and rights not to be photographed. Canonconsiders the following points concerning such matters when ...
Page 4 - iv; Package Contents
iv Package Contents The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR package contains the following items. If any of these items is missing, please contact the retailer from which you purchased the product. * The cable length may differ depending on the country in which the product was purchased. 1. VB-C50i main unit (or VB-C5...
Page 5 - Contents; Chapter 2 Setting Up; Setting Up the Administrator Password and Ethernet etc.
v Contents Introduction ............................................................................ ii Package Contents .................................................................. iv How to Read This Manual ...................................................... ix a Safe Use of Equipment ......
Page 6 - Chapter 4 VB Administration Tools
vi Contents Setting Up the HTTP, Camera and Audio Servers (Server) ..................... 3-16 Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control) ................................... 3-21 Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time) .............................................. 3-24 Setting Up Name Server ...
Page 7 - vii; Chapter 5 Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution; Using the Still Picture Recording Function
vii Contents Log Viewer ................................................................................................... 4-62 Viewing the Log ..................................................................................................... 4-63 Admin Viewer ......................................
Page 8 - viii; Chapter 7 Appendix
viii Contents Using the Still Picture Recording Function with a Predetermined Schedule ....................................................... 6-6 Sample Application Using a Timer ........................................................................... 6-6 Using the Motion Detection Function with...
Page 9 - ix; How to Read This Manual; For information about setting
ix How to Read This Manual NE TW OR K C AM ER A User’ s Man ual VB -C5 0i Ple ase re ad t his in stru ctio n m anu al c are fully be fore op era tio n. Be su re to rea d th e “ a Sa fe U se o f E qui pm ent” se ctio n b efo re u sin g this eq uip me nt. S tore this m anu al in a re adily ac ces sib ...
Page 10 - Safe Use of Equipment; Important Operational Instructions
x 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 Ope...
Page 11 - xi; FCC NOTICE; Canadian Radio Interference Regulations; Réglementation canadienne sur les intérferences radio
xi a Safe Use of Equipment FCC NOTICE Network Camera, Model Name: PT-50iNv, PT-50iP, PT-50iNRv, PT-50iPR 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 int...
Page 12 - xii; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
xii 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 kC a m e r a V B - C 5 0 i / V B - C 5 0 i R a n d a l l i t saccessories. 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...
Page 13 - xiii
xiii 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 SERV...
Page 14 - xiv
xiv - 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,unplug it from the main power supply andcontact your nearest Canon sup...
Page 15 - xv; Maintenance; Cleaning the Equipment; Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet.; Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners.; Cleaning the Lens; Icons Used in This Instruction Manual
xv Maintenance Cleaning the Equipment 1. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. 2. Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water or a mild detergent. a WARNING: Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. The use of such substances can...
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Page 17 - Before Using the; C50iR, the hardware and software requirements, and the; Chapter
Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR This chapter describes the features of the VB-C50i/VB- C50iR, the hardware and software requirements, and the name and functions of the system components. Chapter 001-VBC50i-E-US 06.7.6, 11:33 AM 1
Page 20 - Hardware and Software Requirements; Viewer Software User’s Manual); webview
1-4 Viewer for Java Ver. 3.6 Operating System/ Windows 2000 (SP4)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1), Netscape 7.1 or 7.2 Web Browser Windows XP (SP1a)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1), Netscape 7.1 or 7.2Windows XP (SP2)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP2), Netscape 7.1 or 7.2Windows Serv...
Page 22 - VB Initial Setup Tool; VBCollector; From the Windows “Start” menu, launch the “Control Panel”.; Select a program you wish to restore and click “Delete”.
1-6 Note Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows XP SP2... If you use the VB Initial Setup Tool or VBCollector with Windows XP SP2, you will need to change your Windows firewall settings on your PC. VB Initial Setup Tool If you installed the VB Initial Setup Tool on a PC with Windows XP SP2 and try ...
Page 23 - When you access the camera server
1-7 Bef ore Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Note Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with 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 leve...
Page 25 - System Components and Their Operation; Front
1-9 Bef ore Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR System Components and Their Operation VB-C50i Camera head Base Power connection socket Multi-connector Y o u c a n c o n n e c t t h e M u l t i - T e r m i n a lModule VB-EX50 to the VB-C50i/VB- C50iR via the connector ( → P.1-12). 100/10 BT Ethernet connector...
Page 27 - Bottom
1-11 Bef ore Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR VB-C50i VB-C50iR System Components and Their Operation Bottom On the bottom of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR there are the MAC address required for network settings, a Reset switch that returns the factory default settings and the serial number. Serial No. The serial n...
Page 28 - Example of Use; Sensor A
1-12 Using the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50, you can connect external devices such as different kinds of sensors, a microphone* and speaker to the unit, and you can store image by sensor response, or send and receive* audio ( → P.7-17). Please note that the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 is an optio...
Page 29 - Setting Up; run initial checks, and confirm that the camera’s images are
Setting Up This chapter explains how to set up the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, run initial checks, and confirm that the camera’s images are displayed correctly. Chapter 002-VBC50i-E-US 06.7.6, 11:33 AM 1
Page 30 - LAN cable; Setup Workflow
2-2 S e t u p t h e c a m e r a 1 P e r f o r m i n i t i a l s e t t i n g s f o r t h e c a m e r a 3 C o n n e c t t h e c a m e r a t o t h e n e t w o r k 2 C h e c 4 LAN cable VB-C50i Hub Set up the device.Make sure the device is set up properly ( → P.2-4). Connect the camera and your PC via t...
Page 31 - e t w o r k
2-3 Setting Up Setup Workflow e t w o r k I n s t a l l t h e s o f t w a r e 5 C h e c k o p e r a t i o n o f t h e c a m e r a 4 Access the device with your PC, then display to check the image from the top page of the camera server ( → P.2-10). Install the required software in advance for operati...
Page 32 - Install the camera securely.; Do not overtighten the mounting screw.
2-4 1. Set Up the Camera a WARNING: Install the camera securely. ● When installing the VB-C50iR on the ceiling, contact your Canon dealer. ● When installing the VB-C50iR on the ceiling, check that the ceiling is strong enough tobear the weight of the VB-C50iR including the mounting plate. Installati...
Page 33 - Setup is now complete.
2-5 Setting Up 1. Set Up the Camera a WARNING: The Wide Converter WL-37 is designed specifically for the VB-C50i and cannot be used on the VB-C50iR. Note ● The camera may not operate correctly if a wide converter other than the WL-37 is used. ● The permissible range of camera installation angles wit...
Page 34 - Turning the Power ON and OFF; Connect the Camera to the Network; The network connection is now complete.
2-6 Turning the Power ON and OFF The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR itself does not have a power switch. You can switch the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR on by plugging the AC adapter into a wall outlet. The LED flashes when the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is communicating. When the power supply is turned ON, the LED momentarily flashes...
Page 35 - Perform Initial Settings for the Camera; Continued on the following page.; Installation Example
2-7 Setting Up Once your PC and the camera are connected, perform the initial settings next. The instructions here follow on from “2. Connect the Camera to the Network”, where one camera is connected to a PC as an example. 3. Perform Initial Settings for the Camera Note Do not turn on the camera at ...
Page 36 - The camera connected to the network; Enter the user name “root” and the
2-8 3. The camera connected to the network is automatically detected and its MACaddress, IP address and model nameare displayed. The factory default setting is: IP address : 192.168.100.1 The MAC address can be found on the whitelabel attached on the bottom of the unit. Note that VBSetup.exe cannot ...
Page 37 - Initial settings are now complete.
2-9 Setting Up 5. 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 Setup Tool. C...
Page 38 - Your Web browser starts up and the; Check Operation of the Camera; Select the MAC address you want to; Camera Selection box; Check of operation is now complete.
2-10 2. Your Web browser starts up and the top page of the camera server appears.Click the “Using Viewer for Java” or the“Using Viewer for PC” and check thatthe video is displayed properly. Below is a description of what happens whenyou click “Viewer for Java”. When you have completed the initial se...
Page 39 - O n c e t h e s t a r t i n g s c r e e n h a s; Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.; Install the Software; Installation is now complete.
2-11 Setting Up You must install software to display images from the camera and to manage the camera. There are 3 types of software you can install. • VB Administration Tools: Software for managing the camera ( → P.4-2). • Viewer for PC: Software for displaying images from the camera ( → P.2-12). • ...
Page 40 - Viewer Software Overview; Viewer Software Types
2-12 Viewer Software Overview By using the Viewer software, you can view images sent from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR on a PC, as well as control the camera. Below is an outline of the Viewer software. For details, please refer to “Viewer Overview” ( → P.5-4) or to the Viewer Software User’s Manual (Viewer...
Page 41 - Basic Settings; This chapter describes the basic settings for the VB-C50i/
Basic Settings This chapter describes the basic settings for the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR such as network connection, camera control, date and time setting and mail. Be sure to perform these settings after setting up. * The VB Administration Tools ( → P.4-2) described in Chapter 4 provide a convenient way ...
Page 42 - What Can I Do on Each of the Settings Pages?
3-2 What Can I Do on Each of the Settings Pages? Proceed to each of the settings pages from the Settings Title Page where you can perform various settings for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. The settings you can perform on each of the pages are shown below. For more details, see the reference pages. Note The ...
Page 43 - Accessing the Settings Title Page; Settings Title Page; The Setting Title Page appears.
3-3 Basic Settings Accessing the Settings Title Page Note This manual uses the IP address 192.168.100.1 (the factory default setting) below as an example to describe the detail settings. Please enter the actual IP address that is set in your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. The various settings on the VB-C50i/VB-C...
Page 44 - “Back to top” button; “Japanese” or “English” button
3-4 Settings Title Page From the Settings Title Page, you can move to each settings page, confirm the settings after changing, and save the changes to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s memory or restart. 5 1 “Back to top” button Click “Back to top” to move to the top page of the camera server. 2 “Japanese” or ...
Page 45 - Root Account; “Password”; However, note that all settings are restored to the
3-5 Basic Settings You can perform the following settings with System and Network. ● Root Account: For setting up passwords. ● Ethernet: For setting up IP addresses and other settings necessary for connection to the network. ● Connection Keeping: For setting up the function whereby packets are perio...
Page 46 - Ethernet; Connection Keeping
3-6 Ethernet 1 “Address Setting Method” Select an address setting method from “Auto Setting (DHCP)” or “Manual Setting”. If you select“Auto Setting (DHCP)”, you can use the values automatically obtained from the DHCP serverfor “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask” and “Default Gateway Address”. If you select ...
Page 47 - Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video); Video Capture; “Video Capture Size”
3-7 Basic Settings You can perform the following settings with Camera and Video. ● Video Capture: For setting image size and quality. ● Camera Control: For setting the camera shutter speed, focus, home position and view restrictions. ● Camera Names: Enter camera names. A camera name is required when...
Page 48 - Camera Control; “Shutter Speed”; “Use External Video Input”
3-8 Camera Control 1 “Shutter Speed” Set the camera shutter speed. Select the shutter speed for the camera from “Auto”, “1/60” or“1/100” for NTSC, or “Auto”, “1/50” or “1/120” for PAL. 2 “Focus Mode” Set the focusing mode for the camera.Select the focusing mode for the camera from “Auto” (for auto f...
Page 49 - Changes in the distance from the camera to the subject
3-9 Basic Settings Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video) Note ● The camera may have difficulty focusing automatically on subjects of the type shown below. ● The figure below shows the effective focusing range. At some zoom settings, the camera may not be able to focus on ...
Page 52 - Camera Names; “Camera Name”
3-12 Camera Names 1 “Camera Name” Used in the camera selection box on the viewers. This setting is required. 1 Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video) 003-VBC50i-E-US 06.7.6, 11:34 AM 12
Page 53 - Common Settings
3-13 Basic Settings Presetting Best Shot (Preset) You can perform the following settings with Preset. ● Common Settings: For setting the tour schedule of present position. ● Preset 1-20: Register as many as 20 best shot angles as preset positions. When you have made changes to the settings, click th...
Page 56 - “Maximum Number of Clients”
3-16 You can perform the following Settings with Server. ● Common Settings: For setting up the environment where users can connect to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ● HTTP Server: For setting web page distribution and managing the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR. ● Camera Server: For setting up the viewing of video from t...
Page 57 - HTTP Server; “HTTP Port”
3-17 Basic Settings HTTP Server 1 “HTTP Port” Set the TCP port number for the HTTP. Enter a value between 1 and 65535. The default setting is 80. 2 “Global Address for Web Pages” If a private address has been set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and you want to use the router’s NAT functions to have a fixed ...
Page 58 - Camera Server; “Video Transmission Port”
3-18 Camera Server 1 “Video Transmission Port” Set the TCP port number for the video transmission protocol. Enter a value between 1 and 65535. The default setting is 65310. Normally, there is no need to change this setting. 2 “Camera Control Port” Set the TCP port number for the camera control proto...
Page 59 - Audio Server; “Audio Transmission”; “Voice Activity Detection”; “Noise Canceller”; “Slope Filter”; Audio Transmission
3-19 Basic Settings Audio Server 1 - 5 , 8 are only displayed with two particular models ( → P.iii). 1 “Audio Transmission” Set “Audio Transmission” to “Used” to send audio to the Viewer for PC or Admin Viewer, that is input into the microphone connected to the Multi-Terminal Module ( → P.1-12). 2 “...
Page 60 - Audio Reception; “Audio Reception”
3-20 Audio Reception • Output Volume• Echo Canceller Setting Up the HTTP, Camera and Audio Servers (Server) Note ● Use the Multi-Terminal Module ( → P.1-12) when connecting a microphone* or speaker to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ● Setting “Noise Canceller”, “Slope Filter”, and “Echo Canceller” to “ON” may...
Page 61 - Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control); Authorized User Account; “User List”; “Still Image Capture permitted to listed users only”
3-21 Basic Settings Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control) You can perform the following settings with Access Control. ● Authorized User Account: Register users who may connect to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ● Authorized/Restricted Host Specification: Control whether a specific host is to have ac...
Page 62 - Authorized/Restricted Host Specification; “Apply this list to Still Image Capture”
3-22 Authorized/Restricted Host Specification Note ● If you do not make a Host List, access is permitted to any hosts. ● If the Host List provided prohibits access for all hosts, the Host Restriction function is disabled and access is permitted to all hosts. ● To prohibit access over HTTP connection...
Page 63 - Listing Format; Listing Guidelines
3-23 Basic Settings Tip The Host Restriction function applies to hosts running client applications such asviewer. Access restrictions are imposed using a list made up of one or more entrieswritten using the format described below. Listing Format [!] addr [-addr2] ● “addr” is written in standard IP a...
Page 64 - Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time); Current Camera Time; “Date” and “Time”
3-24 Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time) You can perform the following settings with Date and Time. ● Current Camera Time: Displays the time set up for the camera. ● New Camera Time: For setting up the time on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ● Time Zone: Select the appropriate time zone from the list. W...
Page 65 - New Camera Time; “Synchronize with computer time”; Time Zone; “Time Zone”
3-25 Basic Settings New Camera Time 1 “Synchronize with computer time” Set to the date and time of the PC currently accessing the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR via a Web browser. 2 “Set manually” Select this item when the date and time are to be manually entered. In the Date field, enter the year, month and day ...
Page 66 - DNS; “Name Server Address 1-2”; “Register Host Name”
3-26 You can perform the following settings with Miscellaneous. ● DNS: Register the Name Server Address and Host Name for registering host names such as Mail Server Host. ● Mail: For setting up the mail addresses which are to receive recorded pictures and log messages. ● External Device Names: For s...
Page 67 - Mail; “Mail Server Host”; “POP before SMTP”; “User Name” and “Password”
3-27 Basic Settings Mail 1 “Mail Server Host” Specify the SMTP server. 2 “Sender’s (From) Mail Address” Specify the mail sender. 3 “Recipient (To) Mail Address” Specify the mail recipient. 4 “POP before SMTP” Select if the mail host server requires POP user authentication. 5 “User Name” and “Passwor...
Page 68 - External Device Names; “External Input Device 1-2”; “External Output Device 1-3”; LED; “LED Setting”
3-28 External Device Names 1 “External Input Device 1-2” “Device Name” To distinguish between the different external devices connected to the Multi-Terminal Module, be sure to enter a device name. Enter a device name consisting of up to 15 alphanumeric characters. 2 “External Output Device 1-3” “Dev...
Page 69 - Using the Administration Tools (Administration Tools); On-board File System Information; “On-board File System Information”; Recorded Picture and Audio data* Information and Manipulation; “Recorded Picture and Audio data* Information and Manipulation”
3-29 Basic Settings You can use the following items with the Administration Tools. ● On-board File System Information: Displays the status of VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s memory. ● Recorded Picture and Audio data* Information and Manipulation: Displays the statusof pictures and audio* recorded in the VB-C50i/...
Page 70 - Miscellaneous; “View Log Events”; “Reboot”; Setting Up the Administration Tools (Administration Tools)
3-30 Miscellaneous 1 “View Log Events” Click the “View” button to see the historical log files of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s operation, such as connection with viewers, etc. 2 “View Current Settings” Display a list of current settings. 3 “Reboot” Reboot the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. 4 “Restore Settings” All but...
Page 71 - VB Administration Tools
VB Administration Tools Chapter 4 describes practical ways of operating the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR using the VB Administration Tools to create panoramas, set view restrictions, set presets and schedules, view logs and use the Admin Viewer. Review the necessary basic settings in Chapter 3 before proceedin...
Page 72 - Overview of VB Administration Tools; Installing the VB Administration Tools
4-2 Overview of VB Administration Tools VB Administration Tools comprises “VBAdmin Startup Panel”, “Panorama Creation Tool”, “View Restriction Tool”, “Preset Setting Tool”, “Schedule Setting Tool”, “Log Viewer” and “Admin Viewer” applications. Operations such as setting the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR or viewi...
Page 73 - VBAdmin Startup Panel (
4-3 VB Administration T ools VBAdmin Startup Panel ( → P.4-5) This is the main panel of VB Administration Tools. The tools are started up from this panel. Install VB Administration Tools first from the supplied CD-ROM. Panorama Creation Tool ( → P.4-7) This tool is used to take and create panorama p...
Page 74 - Schedule Setting Tool (
4-4 Overview of VB Administration Tools Log Viewer ( → P.4-62) This tool enables viewing of operation status logs that are output to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Admin Viewer ( → P.4-65) This viewer is aimed at administrators of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. It has special privilege functions not available in the ...
Page 75 - Starting Up VB Administration Tools; Double-click the “VB Admin Tools” desktop; The Server Setting dialog box appears.
4-5 VB Administration T ools Starting Up VB Administration Tools ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Start Up... 1. Double-click the “VB Admin Tools” desktop icon or select “VB Admin Tools” from the“Start” menu. Starting up from the desktop icon Starting up from the “Start” menu 2. The Server Setting dialog box appears....
Page 77 - Panorama Creation Tool; The Panorama Creation Tool is used to take and
4-7 VB Administration T ools Panorama Creation Tool The Panorama Creation Tool is used to take and create panorama pictures from the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR. Once created, the panorama pictures can be viewed when accessed from the viewer. The Panorama Creation Tool is used to take and create panorama pict...
Page 78 - Panorama Creation Tool Display Screen
4-8 Panorama Creation Tool Display Screen An overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the Panorama Creation Tool starts up is shown below. q “Display Connect Information” button Displays the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s connection information in a dialog box. w “Reload Camera Information” button Lo...
Page 79 - VB-C50i panorama picture; Capturing Panorama Pictures; Select the AE lock position and whether or not
4-9 VB Administration T ools Tip Since the range that can be captured varies with the type of camera, the display ranges of the panorama pictures are different. VB-C50i panorama picture VB-C50iR panorama picture Note The entire panorama picture area is displayed during capturing. If the VB-C50i/ VB-...
Page 80 - When capturing ends and the picture is; Updating/Deleting Panorama Pictures; Click the “Update Panorama Image” button.
4-10 3. When capturing ends and the picture is satisfactory, click the “OK” button. Panorama creation can be discarded, or the AE lockposition or backlight adjustment settings can bechanged by clicking the “Cancel” button. When clicked,the captured picture is discarded and the initial screenreturns ...
Page 81 - Reconnecting; Choose “Reconnect” from the “File” menu; Displaying Connection Information; . C h o o s e “ C o n n e c t I n f o r m a t i o n ” f r o m t h e
4-11 VB Administration T ools Reconnecting Reconnections are made when a connection with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR has been cut. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Reconnect... 1. Choose “Reconnect” from the “File” menu bar. Opening a Panorama Picture from a Picture File/Saving a Panorama Picture as a Picture File You can o...
Page 82 - View Restriction Tool
4-12 The View Restriction Setting Tool enables you more visually and easily to set limits on the video which can be seen by users. A View Restriction is set up with the mouse while referring to a panoramic preview. T h e V i e w R e s t r i c t i o n T o o l l e t s y o u easily set view restriction...
Page 83 - View Restriction Tool Display Screen; “Load Settings” button
4-13 VB Administration T ools View Restriction Tool Display Screen An overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the View Restriction Tool starts up is shown below. q e r ty u i !1 !0 o q “Load Settings” button Loads the view restriction settings set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. w “Save Setting...
Page 85 - Setting View Restrictions; Changing Settings from the View Restriction Preview Frame; Set the view restrictions by using the mouse
4-15 VB Administration T ools Setting View Restrictions You can set up a view restriction by either entering a value in the view restriction setting input box or by using the following 2 methods. Select the way which suits your environment or according to your preference. ■ Changing Settings from th...
Page 86 - Retrieving Values from the Camera Angle of the Admin Viewer and; Click the “Admin Viewer” button to start it up.
4-16 View Restriction Tool Retrieving Values from the Camera Angle of the Admin Viewer and Changing Settings Admin Viewer can be used to set the view restriction while confirming camera images. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Make Settings... 1. Select “Apply the view restriction”. 2. Click the “Admin Viewer” button...
Page 88 - Preset Setting Tool; After setting presets, set the preset tour.
4-18 Preset Setting Tool The Preset Setting Tool enables you more visually and easily to set Presets and home position. Presets are set by operating the mouse while referring to a panoramic preview. You can also enter settings for a Preset Tour with which you can tour and monitor two or more Presets...
Page 89 - Preset Setting Tool Display Screen; Preset Setting Area Display Screen; Preset Setting Area
4-19 VB Administration T ools Preset Setting Tool Preset Setting Tool Display Screen The display screen for the Preset Setting Tool is divided into the “Preset Settings Area” and the “Preset Tour Settings Area”. A maximum of 20 Presets and home positions can be set by referring to a panoramic previe...
Page 91 - Setting Presets; Changing Settings from the Preset Preview Frame; From the Preset Selection box, select the
4-21 VB Administration T ools Preset Setting Tool Setting Presets You can set up Presets by either entering a value in the camera parameters or by using the following 2 methods. Select the way which suits your environment or according to your preference. Changing Settings from the Preset Preview Fra...
Page 92 - Start up Admin Viewer and set the camera angle as a preset.
4-22 Retrieving Values from the Camera Angle of the Admin Viewer and Changing Settings Start up Admin Viewer and set the camera angle as a preset. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Make Settings... 1. From the Preset Selection box, select the preset to be set, and enter the “Preset Name”. Preset Setting Tool 2. Click ...
Page 94 - Preset Tour; Preset Tour Settings Area Display Screen
4-24 Preset Tour A Preset Tour can tour and monitor two or more specified Presets. You can also set Preset Tour with “Presetting Best Shot” in Chapter 3, “Basic Settings” ( → P.3-13). Preset Tour Settings Area Display Screen q w y io!0 q Tour Schedule list Displays a list of the presets which have P...
Page 96 - Select the preset number you want to add to; Setting Preset Tour; Select an option from Auto Preset Tour.; Select a preset in the Tour Schedule list and; To set the duration of the Preset Tour, select
4-26 2. Select the preset number you want to add to the Tour Schedule from the Preset settingarea and click the “Add” button. The preset is registered in the Tour Schedule list. Youcan register a maximum of 20 presets. Setting Preset Tour ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Make Settings... 1. Select an option from Auto...
Page 97 - Schedule Setting Tool; External Device Input:; External Device Output:; settings, and close the setting screen for the services.
4-27 VB Administration T ools Schedule Setting Tool With the Schedule Setting Tool, you can set up Timer, Motion Detection, Night Mode, ExternalDevice Input and External Device Output services to perform automatically on a specified day ofthe week or time of the day. You can set the start and end ti...
Page 98 - Schedule Setting Tool Display Screen (Toolbar)
4-28 Schedule Setting Tool Display Screen (Toolbar) There are two kinds of Schedule settings, Normal Schedule and Special Schedule. The buttons in the toolbar below can be used for both Normal and Special Schedules. With these buttons, you can load and save setting information, stop communication, s...
Page 99 - Normal Schedule Display Screen; Schedule selection checkbox; Weekly Calendar; Schedule track
4-29 VB Administration T ools Normal Schedule With Normal Schedule, you can set up a schedule of one week from Sunday to Saturday. For example, during the weekend when there is nobody in the office from 6:00pm on Friday to 9:00am on Monday, the Motion Detection service will operate each week during ...
Page 100 - Setting Up a Normal Schedule; With the Normal Schedule displayed, select; Display the Schedule tab and enter settings; Always; Weekly; Weekly on
4-30 Setting Up a Normal Schedule ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Make Settings... 1. With the Normal Schedule displayed, select an optional schedule number. The schedule track for the number you have selectedis displayed in the weekly calendar. At this stage, thecorrect start and end time and services are not set u...
Page 101 - Display the Service tab and enter settings for; Timer
4-31 VB Administration T ools ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Continued on the following page. a Schedule Setting Tool Tip ● On Weekly setting, if you specify the same time and the same day in start and end time, end time will be the same time in the following week, and the schedule is applied to all time periods...
Page 102 - When you have completed setting the sub-; This completes the settings for the normal schedule.
4-32 Tip ● You can register different settings for each setting number. The number of setting numbers that can be registered differs depending upon the service. ● An icon for the service you have set up appears in the schedule track in the calendar. However, where the schedule track is short, it may...
Page 103 - Special Schedule; Special Schedule Display Screen; Set Special Day selection box; Special Day Schedule
4-33 VB Administration T ools Special Schedule With Special Schedule, you can set up a schedule on one specific day of the week. For example, on a public holiday when there is nobody in the office, set up a service to automatically monitor the office. Special Schedule Display Screen q Set Special Da...
Page 104 - Setting Up a Special Schedule; box the Special Day you want to register in the Schedule.
4-34 Tip ● You can only set one type of Special Day per day. ● You can set one Special Day a maximum of 32 times. ● You can also set up a Schedule by right-clicking on a date on the calendar. ● You can add, delete, edit and delete all from the Special Day List dialog box by clicking the Special Day ...
Page 106 - When you have completed setting the sub-
4-36 Tip ● An icon for the service you have set up appears in the schedule track in the calendar. However, where the schedule track is short, it may be that not all of icons are displayed. The icons displayed for each service are as follows: “Timer” “Motion Detection” “Night Mode” “External Device I...
Page 107 - This completes the settings for the special schedule.; Schedule Setting screen to save the schedules.; Resetting Schedule Settings
4-37 VB Administration T ools Tip ● If you have set up a Normal Schedule ( → P.4-29) and a Special Schedule with the same start and end time, the Special Schedule will have priority over the Normal Schedule. ● If you want to execute a Special day schedule on the same month and day each year, right-c...
Page 108 - Setting Up Service
4-38 Setting Up Service Set up the services to be performed in the schedules. To open the settings screen for each service, in the “Service” tab in the Schedule Setting screen, select the service you want to set up, select a setting number and click “Detail”. There are 5 types of services you can se...
Page 109 - Timer Setting Tool; Timer Setting Tool Display Screen
4-39 VB Administration T ools Timer Setting Tool The section below describes the “Picture Recording” function that takes still images and records audio* at specified times and records them in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. It also describes the “Audio Playback” function that plays back audio. * Only availabl...
Page 111 - Setting Up Audio Playback; Setting Up Picture Recording; With the Schedule Setting Tool, open the Timer Setting Tool.
4-41 VB Administration T ools Schedule Setting Tool Tip ● Sample sound files are contained on the CD-ROM. ● For registering and deleting audio files, see “Audio Playback Settings dialog box” ( → P. 4-60). Setting Up Audio Playback ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Make Settings... 1. With the Schedule Setting Tool, op...
Page 112 - Motion Detection Setting Tool Display Screen (Live Mode); Motion Detection Setting Tool; Notes on Using This Function
4-42 q “Load Settings” button Loads the motion detection settings currently set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. w “Save Settings” button Saves the current motion detection settings edited using this tool to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. After setting the motion detection function, be sure to click the “Save Settin...
Page 113 - Flow of Motion Detection Settings
4-43 VB Administration T ools Flow of Motion Detection Settings A summary of the procedures for motion detection is given below. Please refer to each reference page for information about detailed setting content. 1. Open the Motion Detection Tool. The Motion Detection Tool Setting screen appears ( →...
Page 114 - Setting Up Motion Detection
4-44 Setting Up Motion Detection ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Make Settings... 1. Open the Motion Detection Setting Tool with the Schedule Setting Tool. In the Service tab in a Normal or Special Schedule Setting screen, check Motion Detection,select a setting number and click “Detail” ( → P.4-38). 2. Set the came...
Page 118 - Enter the settings for output to an external; Set Audio Playback and automatic tracking
4-48 6. Enter the settings for output to an external d e v i c e w h e n t h e d e v i c e d e t e c t s m o t i o n(Output tab). * The settings in this step are optional. Set output to an external device when the device hasdetected motion (ON event) or when the device hasfinished detecting motion (...
Page 119 - This completes the settings for motion detection.; Check motion detection status in the server.
4-49 VB Administration T ools Note ● Because the video distribution frame rate may be lowered when the data is sent via a proxy server, connection without using a proxy server is recommended while setting the motion detection. ● The motion detection settings should be adjusted and set in conditions ...
Page 120 - Motion detection status and screen display
4-50 Tip Motion detection status and screen display The area in which the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR isperforming motion detection appears in a blueframe in the Viewer. The selected sensitivity at which the VB-C50i/V B - C 5 0 i R i s p e r f o r m i n g m o t i o n d e t e c t i o nappears as a yellow or red...
Page 121 - Recording Options setting dialog box is displayed.; Video Recording Options setting dialog box; Adjust the motion detection level in
4-51 VB Administration T ools q w Tip Setting the motion detection level while checking recordedimages To set the level of motion detection at motion detection is activated, it is useful to make adjustments to settings while checking actual actions in the Viewer. Because with the device you can set ...
Page 122 - Night Mode Setting Tool; Night Mode Setting Display Screen
4-52 q w e r t y u Night Mode Setting Tool Below is a description of the Night Mode function with which you can take pictures in dark conditions. Night Mode Setting Display Screen q “Load Settings” button Loads the Night Mode settings currently set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. w “Save Settings” button S...
Page 123 - Setting Up Night Mode; With the Schedule Setting Tool, open the Night Mode Setting Tool.
4-53 VB Administration T ools Setting Up Night Mode ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Make Settings... 1. With the Schedule Setting Tool, open the Night Mode Setting Tool. In the Service tab of the Schedule Setting screen for a Normal or Special Schedule, checkNight Mode, select a setting number and click the “Detail”...
Page 124 - External Device Input Setting Tool; External Device Input Setting Tool Display Screen
4-54 q w e r tyui !2 o!0 !3 External Device Input Setting Tool Below is a description of the External Device Input function which performs video recording when a signal from an external device connected to the Multi-Terminal Module ( → P.1-12) such as a sensor is sent to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Extern...
Page 125 - Setting Up External Device Input
4-55 VB Administration T ools o Pre-event Recording Time (sec.) and Interval Enter the required number of seconds, within a range of 0-10 seconds for picture recording before an ON and/or OFF event. Also enter an interval for performing picture recording, within a range of 0.1-1.0 seconds. !0 Post-e...
Page 126 - Specify the Audio Playback operation settings.; Set external device output operations.
4-56 Schedule Setting Tool 3. Specify the Audio Playback operation settings. Check “Playback at ON event” or “Playback at OFF event” and select the playback soundclip name and volume. Tip See “Relationship between ON and OFF events and picture/audio recording*” ( → P.4-59) for the relationship betwe...
Page 127 - External Device Output Setting Tool; External Device Output Settings Tool Display Screen
4-57 VB Administration T ools External Device Output Setting Tool The section below describes the output settings to an external device connected to the Multi- Terminal Module ( → P.1-12). External Device Output Settings Tool Display Screen q “Load Settings” button Loads the External Device Output s...
Page 128 - Setting Up External Device Output; Device Output Setting screen.
4-58 Setting Up External Device Output ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Make Settings... 1. With the Schedule Setting Tool, open the External Device Output Setting Tool. In the Service tab of the Schedule Setting screen for a Normal or Special Schedule, checkOutput1-3 in External Device Output, select a setting numbe...
Page 130 - E-mail Notification Settings dialog box
4-60 Tip E-mail Notification Settings dialog box When pictures have been recorded, you can send the recorded picture and data in an e-mail. Settings for sending mail messages are performed in the E-mail Notification Settings dialog box. Select E-mail Notifications Settings from Tools in the menu bar...
Page 131 - Audio Playback Settings dialog box; and select the audio file you want to set.
4-61 VB Administration T ools Tip Audio Playback Settings dialog box To play back audio, you have to register the audio file you want to play back. Settings for registering or deleting audio files are performed in the Audio Playback Setting dialog box. Select “Audio Playback Settings” from Tools in ...
Page 132 - Downloading Log Files; When Log Viewer is started up from the; Log Viewer
4-62 The Log Viewer is a tool for downloading log files, and viewing and managing the operating status of the device. The Log Viewer provides monitoring of illegal access and a way of dealing with errors etc. Downloading Log Files ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Download... 1. When Log Viewer is started up from the ...
Page 133 - Viewing the Log; Code; Saving a Log to a File/Opening a Saved File; Choose “Save” from the “File” menu bar.; Copying and searching a log
4-63 VB Administration T ools Log Viewer Viewing the Log The following content is displayed in the log. ● Code The log displays error codes. For error codes, refer to Log Messages ( → P.7-4). Error codes are displayed with one of 4 types of icons according to level. Information level Error level War...
Page 134 - Using Selection Criteria to Display Logs; Choose “Filter” from the “View” menu bar.
4-64 Using Selection Criteria to Display Logs Logs can be filtered according to error type, code, or date and time so that only the required information is displayed. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Make Settings... 1. Choose “Filter” from the “View” menu bar. Tip ● There is no log message related to the driver in t...
Page 135 - Admin Viewer; “Control” button; About the special privileges of administrators
4-65 VB Administration T ools Admin Viewer Admin Viewer is a viewer which has functions for managing the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. It has special privilege functions that the Viewer for PC and Viewer for Java do not have, such as exclusive access to camera control functions, and external device and motion d...
Page 136 - Starting Up Admin Viewer; “Admin Viewer” icon on the desktop.; Operating External Devices and Motion Detection; Detection Status; Choose Setup Properties from the View menu
4-66 Starting Up Admin Viewer ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Start Up... 1. Click the “Admin Viewer” on the VBAdmin Startup Panel or double-click the “Admin Viewer” icon on the desktop. When the Admin Livescope window appears, click the File then the Connect. The “Cameraserver address setting” dialog box appears. E...
Page 137 - C h o o s e E x t e r n a l D e v i c e I n p u t f r o m t h e; Operating External Device Output; Click the “Start Control” button to get camera
4-67 VB Administration T ools Note Depending on the settings content, some operations are not available from Admin Viewer. Displaying and Saving the External Device Input and Motion Detection Status The external device input and motion detection status can be displayed and, when required, saved as a...
Page 138 - Enabling/Disabling View Restrictions; Choose either “ON” or “OFF” from View; Operating a Camera; Advanced Camera Control; How to Operate and Set Up; Click the “Advanced camera control” button; “Speed” button
4-68 Enabling/Disabling View Restrictions View restrictions can be enabled or disabled when controlling the camera. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Make Settings... 1. Choose either “ON” or “OFF” from View Restriction in the Privilege menu bar. Operating a Camera The Admin Viewer provides camera control methods not ...
Page 139 - Clicking the Screen to Control the Camera
4-69 VB Administration T ools Clicking the Screen to Control the Camera You can control the pan, tilt and zoom operations by clicking and holding the mouse in the viewer to start and releasing the mouse to stop. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ How to Operate and Set Up 1. Choose Setup Properties from the View menu bar....
Page 140 - Camera-Specific Functions; Click the “Camera-specific features” button
4-70 Camera-Specific Functions You can set up camera-specific features such as settings for exposure, digital zoom and night mode. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ How to Operate and Set Up 1. Click the “Camera-specific features” button on the toolbar. 2. The Camera-specific features dialog box appears. q Exposure Selec...
Page 141 - Sending and Receiving* Audio; Sending Audio; Click the “Microphone setting” button on the
4-71 VB Administration T ools Sending and Receiving* Audio You can send and receive* audio with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR through the speakers and microphone* installed on the optional Multi-Terminal Module on the camera. Below are settings for sending and receiving audio* by the administrator. * Only av...
Page 142 - Playing Received Audio*; Click the “Audio” button on the Toolbar.; Play audio data
4-72 Tip ● The “Microphone setting” button will not appear in the following cases.• If Audio Reception has not been set to “Used” in the Audio Server settings page ( → P.3-19). • If “Send and receive audio data” in the “Connection Settings” tab in the Setup properties dialog box is not checked. • Wh...
Page 143 - Click the “Shade Correction” button on the; Shade Correction; Shade Correction slide bar; Auto Reconnection Function; Choose “Setup Properties” from the “View”
4-73 VB Administration T ools Shade Correction If the background of an image is bright, making the subject difficult to see, you can adjust the contrast of the darker areas to make it easier to see. Unlike backlight compensation, the shade correction feature allows image processing without adversely...
Page 145 - Picture data can be distributed in various ways, including
Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution This chapter describes how to use the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR 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. Chapter 005-VBC50i-E-US 06.7.6, 11:36 A...
Page 146 - Internet; Web Pages for Video Distribution
5-2 HTTP (WWW) server DedicatedWeb server Viewer PC 1 Access to W eb pages 3 Request for video 4 Video distribution 2 IP address information notification Internet VB-C50i Web Pages for Video Distribution If you select a link requesting video in step 1 , a file that includes the IP address informatio...
Page 148 - Viewer for Java; Viewer Overview; LiveApplet; Glimpse
5-4 There are 2 types of viewers: the Viewer for Java and the Viewer for PC. For a detailed explanation of the Viewers, please refer to “Viewer Software Overview” ( → P.2-12) or to the Viewer Software User’s Manual (Viewer-E.pdf) on the CD-ROM. Viewer for Java The Viewer for Java provides 2 types of...
Page 149 - Viewer for PC
Creating W eb P a g e s 5-5 Viewer Overview Note ● Viewer Software User’s Manual is provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (Viewer-E.pdf). ● Use VB Administration Tools to create a panorama picture ( → P.4-7). Viewer for PC The Viewer for PC provides video display and camera contr...
Page 150 - Examples of sample pages; JavaApplet sample 1; Launch your Web browser and enter the following URL:; Viewing Sample Pages; The following pages appear. Click the sample
5-6 This is a LiveApplet sample page which distributeslive videos and allows users to control the camera. This is a sample page which combinesLiveApplet and Glimpse. Examples of sample pages JavaApplet sample 1 JavaApplet sample 2 Still picture request page using JavaScript Ready-made video distribu...
Page 151 - Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos; Using the Viewer for Java to Create a Web Page
Creating W eb P a g e s 5-7 This section describes how to use the Viewers for Java to provide videos. Application examples are also given. Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Using the Viewer for Java to Create a Web Page When you use the Viewer for Java, the viewer applet to be used must...
Page 152 - Saving Web Page Data
5-8 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Saving Web Page Data The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is equipped with a Flash memory where Web page data can be saved. Data is saved by transferring the data files using FTP. The data is placed as a file under /usr/html/ local. Device File system URL (accessed...
Page 153 - Example of Using the Viewer for Java to Create a Web Page; Embed the Viewer for Java, and Display a Text in a Separate Frame
Creating W eb P a g e s 5-9 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Example of Using the Viewer for Java to Create a Web Page This section describes an example in which the Viewer for Java is used to create a Web page. Use this example to create your own original Web page. Tip Writing IP Addr...
Page 155 - Using Glimpse and LiveApplet Together; Glimpse embedded in the
Creating W eb P a g e s 5-11 Click the button todisplay the page inwhich LiveApplet isembedded. 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 LiveApple...
Page 157 - Providing “LiveApplet” with Camera Control Restricted to Presets; Modifying the Startup and Disconnection Screens; Nothing Specified; Startup screen
Creating W eb P a g e s 5-13 Providing “LiveApplet” with Camera Control Restricted to Presets This section describes how to create a Web page that only displays preset operations and does not show the camera control GUI. Modifying the Startup and Disconnection Screens You can modify the image files ...
Page 158 - Certain Images Specified
5-14 Certain Images Specified Startup screen Disconnection screen If no particular image is specified, the “connecting to hostname” (when the hostname parameter is specified) or “now connecting” animation is displayed at startup and the “disconnected hostname” (when the hostname parameter is specifi...
Page 160 - Displaying Bitmap Images on the Video Screen; Sample transparent GIF; Specifying the Background Color
5-16 Displaying Bitmap Images on the Video Screen <param name=superimpose value="/local/logos/newlogo.gif,0,0"> * The underlined portion “x,y” specifies the display position. When x,y = 0,0, the image is displayed in the top left corner. If “x,y” is omitted, the image is displayed in t...
Page 161 - Viewer for Java Parameters
Creating W eb P a g e s 5-17 Viewer for Java Parameters You can specify applet parameters to provide an applet tailored to modify the behavior or appearance of applets. Refer to the table below to ensure that you thoroughly understand the parameters. LiveApplet Using the Viewer for Java to Distribut...
Page 164 - Applet Tag Descriptions
5-20 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Tip When specifying an address included in the codebase attribute of the applet tag and a URL parameter of the LiveApplet, specify one that can be accessed from the client’s PC. This is particular necessary when using NAT ( → P.5-26). Specify LiveA...
Page 165 - Using the Viewer for PC to Distribute Videos; Setting Up the Web Server
Creating W eb P a g e s 5-21 This section describes how to use the Viewer for PC to provide videos. Application examples are also given. If a client is using the Viewer for PC to receive videos, the video sender must set up the Web server and create the necessary wvh files. MIME type video/x-webview...
Page 166 - following type of code in the file:; Creating wvh Files; by changing the file name and extension.
5-22 Tip Instead of an IP address, you can also type in <_I_P_A_D_D_R_> ( → P.5-9). Example: <_I_P_A_D_D_R_> 65310 <_I_P_A_D_D_R_> 65311 wvhttp:<_I_P_A_D_D_R_> 80 wvaudio: <_I_P_A_D_D_R_> 80 ( Only available with two particular models) Using the Viewer for PC to Distrib...
Page 167 - Example of a Web page Using the Viewer for PC
Creating W eb P a g e s 5-23 Using the Viewer for PC to Distribute Videos Include the tags that link to the wvh file in the text or images in the Web page. 1 <A HREF="WebView.wvh">Let's view the image</A> 1 Click the link to launch the Viewer. Example of a Web page Using the View...
Page 168 - Distributing Videos Using a Browser Only; Displaying the Live Video at Access as a Still Picture
5-24 Distributing Videos Using a Browser Only You can also use the WebView-HTTP protocol to provide videos from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR directly to a Web browser. Some example of this are described in this section. <IMG SRC=http://192.168.100.1/-wvhttp-01-/GetStillImage> (or) <IMG SRC=http://1...
Page 169 - Displaying Live Video from a Specified Angle as Still Pictures
Creating W eb P a g e s 5-25 GetStillImage Parameters Parameter Description p or pan Specifies the camera pan angle. “p” is a 1 ° unit, and “pan” is a 0.01 ° unit. For example if the camera pans right 20 ° , then p is 20 and pan is 2000. If this parameter is omitted, the camera pan angle is not cont...
Page 170 - Example of Video Distribution Using One Global Address; Set the Viewer for Java description
5-26 Note Contact respective manufacturers for details on setting the router. One fixed global address is required if the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is being used to distribute live videos on the Internet. An Internet service provider (ISP) that offers a single-address fixed global address service can be used...
Page 171 - Distributing Still Images to a Mobile Phone; Start up your browser and enter the following URL.
Creating W eb P a g e s 5-27 You can view still images and control the camera using the Web service of a mobile phone. You can easily create still image distribution pages for mobile phones with HTML which uses the command still.jpg. Sample pages for still image distribution for mobile phones have b...
Page 172 - Camera Control by Position Specification; C50iR, referring to the section “Saving Web Page Data” (; Overwriting Sample Pages
5-28 Example of Creating a Screen for Distribution of a Still Image to a Mobile Phone Camera Control by Position Specification If you use the sample pages contained on the CD-ROM, you will be able to control the camera with the same absolute position specifications as Presets. To use the sample page...
Page 175 - This chapter describes a couple of specific examples of the
Using the Picture Recording Function This chapter describes a couple of specific examples of the Picture Recording function using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Still images and audio files can be automatically recorded using input from an external device, motion detection or schedule settings. Chapter 006-V...
Page 176 - Sample Application Combining a Door-opening Sensor
6-2 Using the Still Picture Recording Function Linked to an External Device By combining various sensors and switches to operate according to External Device Input settings, it is possible to construct a monitoring system that responds to external events. Still pictures are recorded in the VB-C50i/V...
Page 177 - Sample Still Picture Recording Settings
6-3 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Using the Still Picture Recording Function Linked to an External Device ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Sample Still Picture Recording Settings Settings specified on the “Camera and Video” page ( → P.3-7) Specify the appropriate settings for the VB-C50iR being used. Setti...
Page 179 - Sample Settings
6-5 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Using the Audio Playback/Recording Function Linked to an External Device ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Sample Settings Settings specified on the “Camera and Video” page ( → P.3-7) Specify the appropriate settings for the VB-C50iR being used. Settings specified on the “Preset”...
Page 180 - Sample Application Using a Timer
6-6 Using the Still Picture Recording Function with a Predetermined Schedule By using the “Schedule” setting, you can construct a monitoring system that records pictures according to a predetermined schedule. Recorded still pictures are stored in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s memory ( → P.3-29). Sample App...
Page 182 - Sample application in combination with a warning device
6-8 Using the Motion Detection Function with a Predetermined Schedule By running the motion detection function according to a schedule, you can construct a monitoring system that records pictures in accordance with a preset schedule and that operates in response to variations in the video image from...
Page 185 - Using VBCollector; Downloaded data displays
6-11 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Using VBCollector Downloaded data displays Pictures and audio recorded with the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR’s recording function Data periodically and automatically collected for each task VBCollector is a tool for collecting, display and playback still images and au...
Page 186 - Installing VBCollector; When Using Older Versions of VBCollector
6-12 Using VBCollector Installing VBCollector As described in “Install the Software” in Chapter 2 “Setting up” ( → P.2-11), select Custom Installation to install VBCollector. Select “Programs” from the Start menu, then “WebView Livescope” and a shortcut will be created. Note When Using Older Version...
Page 187 - Starting Up VBCollector; Registering a Server; Adding a Server; To add a server, choose “Add” from the
6-13 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Using VBCollector Starting Up VBCollector VBCollector is started up by choosing it from Start menu. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Start Up VBCollector... C h o o s e [ P r o g r a m ] - [ W e b V i e w L i v e s c o p e ] -[VBCollector Task View Ver. 3.0] from the Start m...
Page 188 - Enter each item in the various fields and click; Downloading data to a shared folder on the network
6-14 Using VBCollector Note ● Operate VBCollector with an authority greater than PowerUsers. ● NTFS is recommended for such file systems containing the installation folder and Data Directory. ● When NTFS is used as the file system, set the permissions to allow reading and writing to the installation...
Page 189 - Editing Server Information; Choose “Edit” from the “Server” menu bar,; As with the procedure for adding servers,
6-15 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Note Downloaded data is not deleted when a server is deleted. To delete downloaded data, first use the “Deleting Files” procedure in the VBCollector Image Viewer ( → P.6-31) and then delete the server. Editing Server Information Content of the registered se...
Page 190 - Enter each item in the various items and click; Registering Tasks; Adding a Task; To add a task, choose “New Task” from the
6-16 2. Enter each item in the various items and click the “OK” button. q Task Name Assign a name to the task. “Enable this setting” Select “Enable this setting” if the task is to bep e r f o r m e d a c c o r d i n g t o t h e s c h e d u l e . I f n o tselected, the added task will not be executed...
Page 192 - Editing Tasks; In the Task View, select the task to be edited; Executing and Canceling Tasks; Executing a Task; As with procedure to add a new task, change
6-18 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 “EditTask” from the “Task” menu bar. Or, double-click on the task to be edited. To delete a registered task, choose ...
Page 193 - Status; Host Name; Check Task Status; D u r i n g t h e e x e c u t i o n o f a t a s k , c h o o s e
6-19 Using the Picture Recor ding Function 2. Check the download status and click the “Close” button to close the dialog box. If you want to cancel downloading, click the “Abort”button. q Status Shows the progress of download. w Host Name Shows the host name of download server set in the server info...
Page 194 - Refresh Task View Display Content
6-20 Starting/Stopping the Service The task scheduler service can be started and stopped. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Make Settings... Choose “Start Service” or “Stop Service” from the “Tools” menu bar. If the service has started, Stop Service is enabled in the menu; if the service is stopped, Start Service is e...
Page 195 - Automatic Downloading by Notification; Choose “Automatic Download by Notification” in the “Tools” menu bar.
6-21 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Automatic Downloading by Notification You will not be able to record image and audio data if there is insufficient space on the server. The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can receive a low server capacity notification sent from the server when available space on the serv...
Page 196 - the server to give a low server capacity notification.
6-22 r “Apply” button Saves a change to the reception port number in the registry. If you make a change, a dialogbox is displayed. Click “Yes” and the transmission port of each server is also changed. t “Server Setting” button Displays a dialog box with information about the selected server for edit...
Page 197 - “Search data” button; “Refresh” button; Viewing Recorded Images and Playing Back Recorded Audio; Launch the VBCollector Image Viewer; To Launch the Image Viewer; Choose “Display Data” from the “Tools”; VBCollector Image Viewer Window Details
6-23 Using the Picture Recor ding Function q “Search data” button Searches for data on the camera server according to the date/time, camera or trigger. w “Delete data” button Deletes the selected data. e “Refresh” button Updates the contents of the screen to show the latest information. Viewing Reco...
Page 199 - Using the Display Modes
6-25 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Using VBCollector being recorded are indicated by yellow and white highlighting alternately. !2 Folder tree display area Displays the data managed in the VBCollector Image Viewer in a folder tree format. !3 Thumbnail display area Shows the thumbnail images ...
Page 200 - The detailed data information appears.; Viewing Detailed Data Information; Double-click a thumbnail or data in the list
6-26 Using VBCollector 2. The detailed data information appears. q Image display area Shows the selected image. If the image is too large to fit in the display area, scroll bars canbe used to view other parts of the image. w Recording information display area Shows detailed data information. e “Disp...
Page 202 - Change window size; Finding Data; Select the server to be searched in the folder; Search Name
6-28 ● Change window size As window size, large or normal size is available and is automatically selected depending on the initial image size. However, you can also change it manually. [Large size] button When it is clicked, the window will be displayed in large size. It appears when normal window s...
Page 204 - Extracting Files; Select the folder containing the files to be; Managing Extracted Files; Select “Add Folder” from the “View” menu
6-30 Extracting Files Downloaded images and audio are collected and saved in the proprietary format used for file management by the VBCollector Image Viewer and cannot be used by other applications. To make the data accessible by other applications, extract the files and then recover the downloaded ...
Page 205 - Specify the folder containing the files to be; Deleting Data
6-31 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Note Because downloaded images and audio are collected and saved in the proprietary format used for file management by the VBCollector Image Viewer, deleting individual data may not reduce the amount of disk space taken up by downloaded images and audio. Se...
Page 206 - Viewing Logs
6-32 Viewing Logs VBCollector outputs logs concerning the execution of tasks. To view a log, choose “Display Log” from the “Tools” menu bar. The following information about logs is displayed: q Code Identification codes are displayed here. 4 types of icons representing the level are also displayed w...
Page 207 - Displaying Logs According to Selection Criteria
6-33 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Displaying Logs According to Selection Criteria Logs can be filtered according to error type, code, or date and time etc. so that only the required information is displayed. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Make Settings... 1. Choose “Filter” from the “View” menu bar. 2. The...
Page 208 - Search Logs; Choose “Search” from the “Edit” menu bar.; Enter the character string you want to search; “Match case”; A line containing the relevant character string
6-34 Search Logs Logs can be searched using character strings. This function is convenient in case of searching any target log from among numbers of logs. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Search Logs... 1. Choose “Search” from the “Edit” menu bar. Using VBCollector 2. Enter the character string you want to search in ...
Page 209 - Selecting Log Files; Choose “Open” from the “File” menu bar.
6-35 Using the Picture Recor ding Function Selecting Log Files The initial log file of VBCollector is saved as “vbrpd.log” file in the “SYSTEM” folder within the VBCollector-installed directory. When the file exceeds the size of 10 MB, it will be renamed as “vbrpd01.log”, creating a new “vbrpd.log” ...
Page 210 - Enter information for each item in the Option; Setting Retention Period and Disk Space; Choose “Options” from the “Tools” menu bar.
6-36 2. Enter information for each item in the Option dialog box displayed and click the “OK”button. q Retention Period Specify a max. retention period to save data: If you tick this option, files are deleted when theyexceed the designated storage time. Set a periodbetween 2 and 100 days as the file...
Page 213 - Appendix
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Page 214 - Troubleshooting; The video does not appear.
7-2 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-C50i/VB-C50iR does not start up. ● Check that the AC cable is connected corr...
Page 216 - A007 View restriction setting error (warning); Log Messages; A001 Camera server startup failure (crit); Camera Server-related Log Messages
7-4 Message Explanation Response ● A007 View restriction setting error (warning) inconsistent view restriction for camera[1] The view restriction settings are corrupted. The camera control functions on the affected camera cannot be used. Restore the factory default settings or reset the view restric...
Page 217 - A010 Camera control driver start and stop (info); A011 Camera control device error (warning); A012 WebView Livescope client start and stop (info); A014 Access prohibited due to host restriction (notice)
7-5 Appendix Log Messages Message Explanation Response ● A008 Compatibility error in the view restrictions settings (warning) unacceptable view restriction for camera[1] Set appropriate values for the view restrictions. Even in the telephoto field of view, the view restriction settings cannot be sat...
Page 218 - A016 Amount of transmitted video data (info)
7-6 Message Explanation ● A023 Detection in change of point of contact (err) a %1 detected at In%2 %1 point of contact device input change (front-edge | rear-edge | pulse | notch) %2 Point of contact input terminal number (1 to 2) A change was detected at point of contact device terminal In1 or In2....
Page 219 - Password mismatch when restricting user access (notice); Audio Server-related Log Messages; Audio server startup and shut down (info)
7-7 Appendix Log Messages Message ● A050 Access permission when restricting user access (info) user %1 access granted Explanation During user access restriction, access has been granted to a specified user. This message is output for both TCP version clients and HTTP version clients. %1 User name Me...
Page 222 - Audio server initialization failure (crit); B301 Transmission audio device error
7-10 Log Messages Message ● B401 Audio device initialization failed (crit) audio device initialization error[%1] %1 Error number Response If rebooting does not solve this problem, there is a malfunction. Contact an authorized Canon service representative. Explanation Initialization of the audio devi...
Page 223 - System-related Log Messages; S028 POP authentication failure (warning)
7-11 Appendix Message Explanation ● S005 System settings changed (info) System settings updated The VB software settings were modified without a reboot. ■ System-related Log Messages Message %1%2%3 ● H043 User not found (notice) HTTPD: %1: user %2 not found: %3 Client host IP addressUser nameURL Exp...
Page 224 - The VBCollector Log Messages; Log messages output by Task Scheduler Service
7-12 Log Messages Fault Severity Fault which affects task execution Fault which does not affect task execution Level Error Warning Information on correct operation Information The VBCollector Log Messages The VBCollector log messages are classified into the following 3 categories. ■ Log messages out...
Page 226 - Log messages while downloading
7-14 Log Messages ● D001 (info) Message Download has started. ● D002 (info) Message Download is completed: image=%1audio=%2 [delete:image=%3audio=%4] %1 No. of downloaded images %2 No. of downloaded audio files %3 No. of deleted images %4 No. of deleted audio files ● D003 (warning) Message Download ...
Page 228 - AC Adapter; Specifications
7-16 VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Video signal Conforms to NTSC/PAL Image Sensor 1/4-inch CCD Number of pixels [NTSC] use: 340,000 (effective 630,000)[PAL] use: 400,000 (effective 740,000) Synchronization Internal Scanning Method 2 : 1 interlaced Min. subject illumination Normal mode: 1 lux (at 1/30 sec.) / Nig...
Page 229 - External Device I/O Terminals; External Device Input Terminals (IN; Rating across the output terminals: Up to 50 V DC; Internal Connection Chart
7-17 Appendix Specifications +3.3V 0.1 µ F 10k Ω 10k Ω 10k Ω Internal contr o ller Input terminals IN + , IN – Output terminals OUT A, OUT B, OUT C + – External Device I/O Terminals You can use Input/Output external devices together with the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50. External Device Input Termi...
Page 230 - System Configuration; Viewer Software Functions
7-18 Note ● Install the Viewer for PC from the “VBToolsInstall.exe” file on the supplied CD- ROM ( → P.2-11). ● The User’s Manual for the viewer software is provided on the supplied CD-ROM (Viewer-E.pdf). ● To connect the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to the Internet, you require a leased line connection to an I...
Page 231 - Sample Network Configurations; Sample Configuration in an ISP Environment; Client receiving
7-19 Appendix Sample Network Configurations This section describes some typical installation modes for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Be sure to assign an IP address to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR that matches your environment. This example shows the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR connected to a LAN by Ethernet. In this configur...
Page 232 - Upgrading the Firmware Remotely; Specify the folder containing the firmware.
7-20 Upgrading the Firmware Remotely Note ● Do not turn the power off until you have confirmed that the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR hasrestarted. Turning the power off before completion may prevent it from starting upproperly. ● Upgrading the firmware deletes all saved web page data ( → P.5-8). Back up your da...
Page 233 - Restoring the Factory Default Settings; Launch the Web browser and display; C l i c k t h e “ R e s t o r e ” b u t t o n f o r
7-21 Appendix Restoring the Factory Default Settings Since the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR supports a wide variety of functions, we recommend that you make a note of the settings for each function ( → P.7-23). If you want to redo the settings from the beginning because you have forgotten them or for some other...
Page 234 - Restoring the Factory Default Settings from the Reset Switch; pressed from more than 5 seconds.
7-22 Restoring the Factory Default Settings Note ● Do not turn the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR power off while the Restoring operation. Turningthe power off before completion may prevent it from starting up properly. ● If you click the “OK” button at this point, it will not possible to abort the process torest...
Page 235 - Initializing the Camera Head Position; Launch the Web browser and enter the following URL:
7-23 Appendix Initializing the Camera Head Position ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Make Settings... 1. Launch the Web browser and enter the following URL: http://192.168.100.1/support/ * The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address set for the VB-C50i/VB- C50iR( → P.3-6). You need the ...
Page 237 - Factory Default Settings; Item
7-25 Appendix Factory Default Settings Item Setting Item Setting 1 Item setting 2 (m) (d) (y) (m) (d) (y) ● Administrator ID root ● Administrator password VB-C50i ● Settings page path admin ● EthernetAddress Setting Method Manual Setting IP Address 192.168.100.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gat...
Page 239 - Data Capacity of Recorded Pictures and Audio*; The information provided in this section is an indication only.; Amount of Memory
7-27 Appendix Data Capacity of Recorded Pictures and Audio* Note The information provided in this section is an indication only. Please be sure to confirm under the actual conditions before starting operations. * Audio recording is only available with two particular models. This section provides inf...
Page 240 - Amount of Audio Data*; Data Capacity of Recorded Pictures & Audio
7-28 Note The actual amount of audio data will vary according to the timing of recording. Amount of Audio Data* Regardless of the volume, and even if there is no recorded audio data, the amount of audio data is approx. 8KB per second. Data Capacity of Recorded Pictures & Audio Note ● If you set ...
Page 241 - Index
7-29 Appendix Index A AC adapter ........................................................... iv, 2-6AC cable ............................................................... iv, 2-6Access Control ......................................................... 3-21Account ......................................