Canon VB-M50B- User Manual

The contents of this guide are subject to change without any
prior notice.

CANON INC.

30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan

CANON EUROPA N.V.

Bovenkerkerweg 59, 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands

Network Camera

Installation Guide

Please be sure to read the “Safety Precautions” section for correct use. After

reading this Installation Guide, keep it in a readily accessible location for

future reference. This camera is for indoor use only.

* Some cameras are not available in certain countries or regions.

Caution

Request a professional installer for all installation work. Never try
to install the camera yourself. Doing so may result in unforeseen
accidents such as dropping the camera or electric shock.

Check Included Items

Camera

Installation Guide (This document)

Setup CD-ROM

Warranty Card

Power connector (Straight screw-in type)
Power connector (L-shape screw-in type)

Accessories

The following accessories can be purchased separately as necessary. Some accessories are not
available in certain countries or regions.

Canon AC Adapter PA-V18

Dedicated AC adapter for this camera.

ENGLISH

BIE-7186-000

© CANON INC. 2017

Printed in Japan

Part Names

Serial_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

MAC_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

2

3

4

1

5

6

7

8

9

10

1. LED (Blue)*

1

/ 2. Memory card cover / 3. Lens / 4. Camera head / 5. External Device I/O Terminals /

6. Audio output terminal (LINE OUT) / 7. Audio input terminal (common LINE IN and MIC IN) /
8. Power connection terminal / 9. 100Base-TX LAN connector / 10. Fixing screw hole for tripod*

2

*1 On: when powered on, during reboot, during normal use / Off: when [Turn Off] is selected (please

refer to the “Operation Guide”)

*2 Screws are no longer than 5.5 mm (0.22 in.), and 1/4-20 UNC-compliant.

External Dimensions

129 (5.08)

157 (6.18)

113 (4.45)

(when lens is hor

iz

ontal)

163 (6.42)

(when lens is fully v

er

tical)

90

°

R56 (R2.20)

(possib

le r

ange of motion)

29.8 (1.17)

15

°

Unit: mm (in.)

Symbols Indicating Safety Precautions

This Installation Guide uses the following symbols to indicate
important information the user should know in order to use the
product safely. Explanations are provided for each symbol so
that users will understand the level of importance for each. Be
sure to observe these items.

Warning

Failure to follow the instructions accompanied by
this symbol may result in death or serious injury.

Caution

Failure to follow the instructions accompanied
by this symbol may result in injury.

Caution

Failure to follow the instructions accompanied
by this symbol may result in property damage.

Safety Precautions

Installation Precautions

Warning

Do not install in the following places:

• Places in direct sunlight, near heat-generating objects, or locations

subject to high temperatures

• Places near fire sources or flammable solvents (alcohol, thinner, fuel, etc.)
• Humid or dusty places
• Places subject to oily smoke or steam
• Places subject to sea air

Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Notes on Power Supply

• Only use the dedicated AC adapter (sold separately) for AC power.
• Do not set any heavy objects on the power cable (or the LAN cable for a

PoE power supply).

• Do not pull, forcibly bend, scratch, or modify the power cable (or the LAN

cable for a PoE power supply).

• Do not cover or wrap the AC adapter (sold separately) with cloth or

blankets.

Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Caution

For installation or inspection of this camera, consult the dealer
where you purchased the product.

• This installation should be made by a qualified service person and

should conform to all local codes.

• When installing, make sure the surface is capable of withstanding the

total weight of the camera and accessories, and sufficiently reinforce if
necessary.

• Do not install in unstable places, places subject to significant vibration or

impact, or places subject to salt damage or corrosive gas.

Failure to do so may result in the camera falling or other accidents.

• Do not touch the edges of metal parts with bare hands.
• Be careful not to get your fingers caught when installing.

Failure to do so may result in injuries.

Caution

• Do not hold the device by the camera head.
• Never touch the camera head during initialization.
• Do not turn the camera rotator by hand.
• Do not install on an unstable surface. Also, make sure the camera is

installed ±5° or less horizontal.

• After turning off the power, do not turn the power on again for at least five

seconds.

• Take measures to remove static electricity before performing any

procedures.

• If there is condensation, please wait to power on until the condensation

dissipates.

Failure to do so may result in malfunctions.

• Take care not to damage wiring or piping.

Failure to do so may result in damage to peripheral items.

Important

• We recommend the installation of a lightning arrester (a surge

protection device) as a measure against failures caused by
lightning strikes. Please refer to our website for details.

Precautions for Use

Warning

• If you discover defective conditions such as smoke, strange sounds,

heat or strange odors, immediately stop using the camera and contact
your nearest dealer.

Fire or electric shock may result from continued use of the product.

• If thunder starts, stop installation or inspection etc. and do not touch the

camera or continue connecting the cable.

• Do not disassemble or modify the camera.
• Do not damage the connecting cable.
• Do not spray the camera with water, or otherwise make it wet.
• Do not insert foreign objects such as water or metal into the camera.
• Do not use flammable sprays near the camera.
• Do not leave LAN cables, external power supply, or the power connector

for the AC adapter (sold separately) connected when the camera is not
in use for long periods.

• Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner or benzine

when cleaning the camera.

Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Before Installing the Camera

Set the IP address and other network information on the
camera using the “Camera Management Tool” on the Setup
CD-ROM.
For details on how to operate the “Camera Management Tool”,
please refer to the “Camera Management Tool User Manual”.

Using a Memory Card

Memory card cover

Memory card slot

Remove the memory card cover

Place your fingers on the left and right edges of the memory
card cover and pull to remove. To return the memory card
cover to the camera, use the same procedure in reverse.

Place the memory card in the memory card slot.
To remove the memory card, push it in all the way until the card
slightly pops out and remove.

Important

• Insert a memory card before installing the camera.
• When using a memory card with the camera for the first time,

it is recommended to format the card after inserting it into the
camera (please refer to the “Operation Guide”).

• Always unmount the memory card before removing it (please

refer to the “Operation Guide”).

Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the
WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or national legislation implementing those

Directives.
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above, in accordance with
the Battery Directive, this indicates that a heavy metal (Hg = Mercury, Cd = Cadmium,
Pb = Lead) is present in this bat ter y or accumulator at a concentration above an
applicable threshold specified in the Battery Directive.
This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an

authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling
waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries and accumulators. Improper handling of this
type of waste could have a possible impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous
substances that are generally associated with EEE. Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will
contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.
For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority,
approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit w w w.canon-europe.com/weee, or w w w.
canon-europe.com/battery.