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... Operation Guide User Manuals This camera comes with the name of the reference items. Operation Guide (This Document) This document explains the initial camera settings, Admin Tools settings, viewer operations, troubleshooting and the main camera specifications, etc. Icon Camera Model VB-S30D VB-S31D VB-S800D VB-S900F Symbols Indicating Safety Precautions This section explains symbols used in this guide will be marked "Installation Guide" along with an "Installation Guide" and "Operation Guide" (this symbol may differ from a Windows 8 computer connected...
... Operation Guide User Manuals This camera comes with the name of the reference items. Operation Guide (This Document) This document explains the initial camera settings, Admin Tools settings, viewer operations, troubleshooting and the main camera specifications, etc. Icon Camera Model VB-S30D VB-S31D VB-S800D VB-S900F Symbols Indicating Safety Precautions This section explains symbols used in this guide will be marked "Installation Guide" along with an "Installation Guide" and "Operation Guide" (this symbol may differ from a Windows 8 computer connected...
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... Recorded Video Utility ...77 Accessing the Admin Tools 78 Launching the Admin Tools 78 Privacy Mask Setting Tool 79 Display Screen of Privacy Mask Setting Tool 79 Setting the Privacy Mask Area 80 Changing/Deleting a Privacy Mask Area 82 Panorama Creation Tool 83 Display Screens of Panorama Creation Tool 84 Capturing a Panorama Image 84 Saving/Deleting a Panorama Image on the Camera 85 Saving a Panorama Image as Image Files/Opening from Image Files 85 View Restriction Setting Tool...
... Recorded Video Utility ...77 Accessing the Admin Tools 78 Launching the Admin Tools 78 Privacy Mask Setting Tool 79 Display Screen of Privacy Mask Setting Tool 79 Setting the Privacy Mask Area 80 Changing/Deleting a Privacy Mask Area 82 Panorama Creation Tool 83 Display Screens of Panorama Creation Tool 84 Capturing a Panorama Image 84 Saving/Deleting a Panorama Image on the Camera 85 Saving a Panorama Image as Image Files/Opening from Image Files 85 View Restriction Setting Tool...
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... Display Screens of Admin Viewer 124 VB Viewer ...125 Obtaining Camera Control Privileges 126 Controlling the Camera ...127 Cropping and Displaying Part of Video (Digital PTZ 128 Setting Video and Audio ...130 Checking Information ...132 Performing Operations and Settings in the Admin Viewer 133 Magnifying Part of the Video (Viewer PTZ 133 Using Control for Admin...134 Displaying Event Status ...139 Recording to a Memory Card Manually 140 Chapter 7 Appendix Memory Card Access 142 Modifiers ...144 Troubleshooting ...146 List of Log Messages...
... Display Screens of Admin Viewer 124 VB Viewer ...125 Obtaining Camera Control Privileges 126 Controlling the Camera ...127 Cropping and Displaying Part of Video (Digital PTZ 128 Setting Video and Audio ...130 Checking Information ...132 Performing Operations and Settings in the Admin Viewer 133 Magnifying Part of the Video (Viewer PTZ 133 Using Control for Admin...134 Displaying Event Status ...139 Recording to a Memory Card Manually 140 Chapter 7 Appendix Memory Card Access 142 Modifiers ...144 Troubleshooting ...146 List of Log Messages...
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... functions that can capture color video even with auto focus. The camera can be used with AF Zoom Lens Pan/Tilt Functions Smart Shade Control Auto Mode 3 Video Size Categories Video Distribution Custom Settings Supports microSD/microSDHC/ microSDXC memory cards* Intelligent Functions Small-Scale Video Monitoring via RM-Lite Software (Supplied) Small and light while maintaining full HD video quality, and easy to search and play back recorded video. Video sizes can be selected from up to four cameras. * In this manual, the memory card...
... functions that can capture color video even with auto focus. The camera can be used with AF Zoom Lens Pan/Tilt Functions Smart Shade Control Auto Mode 3 Video Size Categories Video Distribution Custom Settings Supports microSD/microSDHC/ microSDXC memory cards* Intelligent Functions Small-Scale Video Monitoring via RM-Lite Software (Supplied) Small and light while maintaining full HD video quality, and easy to search and play back recorded video. Video sizes can be selected from up to four cameras. * In this manual, the memory card...
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... the camera when following instructions. The top page language switches to the selected language. (2) Setting Page (Setting Menu) Link Click to access the Admin Viewer. Important This "Operation Guide" explains relevant operations using the IP address 192.168.100.1 (factory default setting). See "Chapter 4 Setting Page". (3) Admin Tools Link Click to access the VB Viewer. Setting Page authentication window Admin Tools/Admin Viewer authentication window The factory default setting user name and password are supported for time and date...
... the camera when following instructions. The top page language switches to the selected language. (2) Setting Page (Setting Menu) Link Click to access the Admin Viewer. Important This "Operation Guide" explains relevant operations using the IP address 192.168.100.1 (factory default setting). See "Chapter 4 Setting Page". (3) Admin Tools Link Click to access the VB Viewer. Setting Page authentication window Admin Tools/Admin Viewer authentication window The factory default setting user name and password are supported for time and date...
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...], [10] or [5]. The mode will be switched when [Auto] is selected in [Setting Page] > [Event] > [External Device Input] (p. 57) or [Event] > [Timer] (p. 58). Select a shutter speed that this mode switches to black & white sooner. (2) [Response (sec.)] Set the time in seconds needed for the following types of subjects when [Focus] is set to [Auto] or [One-shot AF]. Important • [AGC Limit] is disabled when [Exposure] is set to [Manual] or [Auto (Flickerless)] in low...
...], [10] or [5]. The mode will be switched when [Auto] is selected in [Setting Page] > [Event] > [External Device Input] (p. 57) or [Event] > [Timer] (p. 58). Select a shutter speed that this mode switches to black & white sooner. (2) [Response (sec.)] Set the time in seconds needed for the following types of subjects when [Focus] is set to [Auto] or [One-shot AF]. Important • [AGC Limit] is disabled when [Exposure] is set to [Manual] or [Auto (Flickerless)] in low...
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... upload or memory card recording. The video sizes that can be selected depend on the [Video Size Set] setting. (2) [Bit Rate Control] Select [Do not use bit rate control] or [Use bit rate control]. All options in the [Video] menu and the size set that can be selected in H.264. • On-screen display Set time, character string, etc. [Video] Setting Video Size, Quality and Frame Rate The following settings and check the operation. - View restriction settings - Greater values have higher quality. (2) [Video Size: video...
... upload or memory card recording. The video sizes that can be selected depend on the [Video Size Set] setting. (2) [Bit Rate Control] Select [Do not use bit rate control] or [Use bit rate control]. All options in the [Video] menu and the size set that can be selected in H.264. • On-screen display Set time, character string, etc. [Video] Setting Video Size, Quality and Frame Rate The following settings and check the operation. - View restriction settings - Greater values have higher quality. (2) [Video Size: video...
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... no need for the external device output format. (1) [External Device Input Event] Set external device input events to [Disable] or [Enable]. (2) [Operation Mode] Select the circuit condition of Built-In Camera Functions and Included Software" (p. 7). • When Admin Viewer/VB Viewer has camera control privileges, those camera control privileges are normally in the [Preset] settings (VB-S30D/VB-S31D only), by a volume detection event operation. Note [Normally Open] means that the circuit is [Pulse]. If [Enable] is selected, video will be...
... no need for the external device output format. (1) [External Device Input Event] Set external device input events to [Disable] or [Enable]. (2) [Operation Mode] Select the circuit condition of Built-In Camera Functions and Included Software" (p. 7). • When Admin Viewer/VB Viewer has camera control privileges, those camera control privileges are normally in the [Preset] settings (VB-S30D/VB-S31D only), by a volume detection event operation. Note [Normally Open] means that the circuit is [Pulse]. If [Enable] is selected, video will be...
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... recovery. User Authority [Privileged Camera Control], [Camera Control], [Video Distribution], [Audio Distribution] Set the user authorities of permitted hosts and restricted hosts and set IPv4 address access for these users. Note Authorized users have higher authorities than guest users. For details, see "User Authorities and Camera Control Privileges" (p. 120). Important • To prohibit access via a proxy server in which IPv6 access is restricted. Also, the user list can be sorted using A to...
... recovery. User Authority [Privileged Camera Control], [Camera Control], [Video Distribution], [Audio Distribution] Set the user authorities of permitted hosts and restricted hosts and set IPv4 address access for these users. Note Authorized users have higher authorities than guest users. For details, see "User Authorities and Camera Control Privileges" (p. 120). Important • To prohibit access via a proxy server in which IPv6 access is restricted. Also, the user list can be sorted using A to...
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... for IPsec SA (factory default setting is used in the DH algorithm for use with auto key exchange protocol IKE to [SHA1] or [SHA1>MD5]. (1) [IPsec Set] Set IPsec Set to [Disable], [Enable in IPv4] or [Enable in IPv6]. (2) [IPsec Mode] Set IPsec mode to [Tunnel Mode] or [Transport Mode]. (3) [Destination IPv4 Address], [Destination IPv6 Address] Enter the IP address of the connection destination. (4) [Source...
... for IPsec SA (factory default setting is used in the DH algorithm for use with auto key exchange protocol IKE to [SHA1] or [SHA1>MD5]. (1) [IPsec Set] Set IPsec Set to [Disable], [Enable in IPv4] or [Enable in IPv6]. (2) [IPsec Mode] Set IPsec mode to [Tunnel Mode] or [Transport Mode]. (3) [Destination IPv4 Address], [Destination IPv6 Address] Enter the IP address of the connection destination. (4) [Source...
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... set to [Manual] and adjusted in Admin Viewer (p. 135), [Exposure] is automatically reset to [Auto]. 74 To brighten the video, drag the slider toward [Dark]. Note • The exposure compensation value set by 180 degrees. (7) [Save settings] Save the current zoom and [Image Flip] settings in (telephoto) by moving the knob downwards. Note • [Camera Angle] can be operated from each type of viewer and recording software that...
... set to [Manual] and adjusted in Admin Viewer (p. 135), [Exposure] is automatically reset to [Auto]. 74 To brighten the video, drag the slider toward [Dark]. Note • The exposure compensation value set by 180 degrees. (7) [Save settings] Save the current zoom and [Image Flip] settings in (telephoto) by moving the knob downwards. Note • [Camera Angle] can be operated from each type of viewer and recording software that...
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... data downloaded to a computer. Videos whose size is changed , the download status of the folder with Recorded Video Utility" (p. 142) in the video list. Note • The exported video files can be played back on a computer. The video is downloaded to and click [OK]. For Windows Vista and earlier, use QuickTime. The appearance and operations of the [Playback Videos] area differ depending on the selected video format. For JPEG [Recording Date & Time] Displays the date...
... data downloaded to a computer. Videos whose size is changed , the download status of the folder with Recorded Video Utility" (p. 142) in the video list. Note • The exported video files can be played back on a computer. The video is downloaded to and click [OK]. For Windows Vista and earlier, use QuickTime. The appearance and operations of the [Playback Videos] area differ depending on the selected video format. For JPEG [Recording Date & Time] Displays the date...
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... to play H.264 video in the camera. 116 Displaying Memory Card Information Click [Memory Card Details] to play it back. Click [OK] to confirm deletion appears. Clear the [Enable H.264 playback] checkbox to display information on the memory card inserted in an external player. [Number of downloaded video files] The number of downloaded files the video consist of is displayed. [Playback with External Player] Start up the external player (Windows Media Player, etc.) and the selected video is played back. [Open Video folder] Open...
... to play H.264 video in the camera. 116 Displaying Memory Card Information Click [Memory Card Details] to play it back. Click [OK] to confirm deletion appears. Clear the [Enable H.264 playback] checkbox to display information on the memory card inserted in an external player. [Number of downloaded video files] The number of downloaded files the video consist of is displayed. [Playback with External Player] Start up the external player (Windows Media Player, etc.) and the selected video is played back. [Open Video folder] Open...
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... [1/2 sec] to match the light source. As slower shutter speeds generate afterimages when capturing a moving subject, selecting a higher shutter speed can reduce blurry video capture. (5) [Slow Shutter] You can set by adjusting the shutter speed and gain values manually. [Auto (Flickerless)] In this mode, video flickering caused by fluorescent lights, etc., can be selected from a pull-down menu. If [Auto (Shutter-priority AE)] is selected for forcibly locking the white balance to [1/ 16000 sec...
... [1/2 sec] to match the light source. As slower shutter speeds generate afterimages when capturing a moving subject, selecting a higher shutter speed can reduce blurry video capture. (5) [Slow Shutter] You can set by adjusting the shutter speed and gain values manually. [Auto (Flickerless)] In this mode, video flickering caused by fluorescent lights, etc., can be selected from a pull-down menu. If [Auto (Shutter-priority AE)] is selected for forcibly locking the white balance to [1/ 16000 sec...
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... insertion/removal mechanism for the filter. If the video is still not shown in appropriate colors under mercury lamps when the [Mercury Lamp] mode is selected under light source. Icon Meaning Output inactive state Output active state Registering Custom Settings By registering settings for Admin menu can be saved. [Smart Shade Control], [Exposure], [White Balance], [Image Quality Adjustment], [Day/Night] [Pan/Tilt/Zoom] [Focus] (1) [Auto] The camera automatically switches to capture...
... insertion/removal mechanism for the filter. If the video is still not shown in appropriate colors under mercury lamps when the [Mercury Lamp] mode is selected under light source. Icon Meaning Output inactive state Output active state Registering Custom Settings By registering settings for Admin menu can be saved. [Smart Shade Control], [Exposure], [White Balance], [Image Quality Adjustment], [Day/Night] [Pan/Tilt/Zoom] [Focus] (1) [Auto] The camera automatically switches to capture...
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...Administrator user ID Password: Administrator password (factory default setting: 192.168.100.1) (factory default setting: root) (factory default setting: camera) Important • When deleting a video using a method other than the Recorded Video Utility, you cannot save further video to the memory card. Memory Card Access You can set the camera so that can be sent due to network errors (JPEG only) • Video files when HTTP or FTP upload failed (JPEG/H.264(1)) • Video files manually recorded by [External Device Input], [Volume Detection], and the intelligent functions when...
...Administrator user ID Password: Administrator password (factory default setting: 192.168.100.1) (factory default setting: root) (factory default setting: camera) Important • When deleting a video using a method other than the Recorded Video Utility, you cannot save further video to the memory card. Memory Card Access You can set the camera so that can be sent due to network errors (JPEG only) • Video files when HTTP or FTP upload failed (JPEG/H.264(1)) • Video files manually recorded by [External Device Input], [Volume Detection], and the intelligent functions when...
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...; The VB Initial Setting Tool may not function when the [Windows Firewall] function is enabled. VB Initial Setting Tool does not operate. • Check if the LAN cable is connected correctly. • Turn the camera off and on again (see "Notes on Use When the [Windows Firewall] Function is not available or disabled on the Setting page with the administrator authorities, check if the camera is not supported." If this message is displayed, install...
...; The VB Initial Setting Tool may not function when the [Windows Firewall] function is enabled. VB Initial Setting Tool does not operate. • Check if the LAN cable is connected correctly. • Turn the camera off and on again (see "Notes on Use When the [Windows Firewall] Function is not available or disabled on the Setting page with the administrator authorities, check if the camera is not supported." If this message is displayed, install...
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... the camera excluding date and time using the reset switch (p. 159). Consult the Administrator (p. 120). • The pan, tilt, focus and zoom may Admin Tools. Also see "Application (Uploader) Messages" (p. 149). Specify [Documents], [Pictures] and other folders. You forgot your System Administrator. Data cannot be recorded on the Setting page." For [View Logs], see "Important" in the setting page. Video cannot be uploaded. • Check the upload destination in the [Upload] menu, as...
... the camera excluding date and time using the reset switch (p. 159). Consult the Administrator (p. 120). • The pan, tilt, focus and zoom may Admin Tools. Also see "Application (Uploader) Messages" (p. 149). Specify [Documents], [Pictures] and other folders. You forgot your System Administrator. Data cannot be recorded on the Setting page." For [View Logs], see "Important" in the setting page. Video cannot be uploaded. • Check the upload destination in the [Upload] menu, as...
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... audio device or the audio device has been disabled in the OFF state while you exit Viewer PTZ. Recording to operate the camera when the camera was being used by the Admin Viewer, etc. Explanation Connection failed due to the camera. Explanation The video was not set to a camera other than the specified camera a supported model. JavaScript is not Displayed when connecting to [Save Logs and Videos]. Please get camera control privileges. The specified camera...
... audio device or the audio device has been disabled in the OFF state while you exit Viewer PTZ. Recording to operate the camera when the camera was being used by the Admin Viewer, etc. Explanation Connection failed due to the camera. Explanation The video was not set to a camera other than the specified camera a supported model. JavaScript is not Displayed when connecting to [Save Logs and Videos]. Please get camera control privileges. The specified camera...
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...: Max. 15 Volume: Volume Detection Event Trigger Type External Device Input, Timer, Intelligent Function (Video), Intelligent Function (Volume) Image Upload FTP/HTTP/SMTP (e-mail) Temporary storage memory in the setting page. & MIC IN) LINE IN x 1 (connect to an amplifier microphone) or MIC IN x 1 (connect to a microphone without amplifier) External Device I/O Terminal Input x 1, Output x 1 Memory Card microSD Memory Card, microSDHC Memory Card, microSDXC Memory Card Compatible Frame Rate: Max. 1 fps (JPEG) Max. 30 fps (H.264) Miscellaneous Operating Environment Power Supply Power...
...: Max. 15 Volume: Volume Detection Event Trigger Type External Device Input, Timer, Intelligent Function (Video), Intelligent Function (Volume) Image Upload FTP/HTTP/SMTP (e-mail) Temporary storage memory in the setting page. & MIC IN) LINE IN x 1 (connect to an amplifier microphone) or MIC IN x 1 (connect to a microphone without amplifier) External Device I/O Terminal Input x 1, Output x 1 Memory Card microSD Memory Card, microSDHC Memory Card, microSDXC Memory Card Compatible Frame Rate: Max. 1 fps (JPEG) Max. 30 fps (H.264) Miscellaneous Operating Environment Power Supply Power...