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NETWORK CAMERA User's Manual VB-C50i VB-C50iR Please read the "a Safe Use of Equipment" section before operation. Store this equipment. Be sure to read this User's Manual carefully before using this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference.
NETWORK CAMERA User's Manual VB-C50i VB-C50iR Please read the "a Safe Use of Equipment" section before operation. Store this equipment. Be sure to read this User's Manual carefully before using this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference.
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.... Read this manual carefully before using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to set up and use of this manual, as well as the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR). Notes 1. Trademark Notices ●Canon and Canon logo are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. ●Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks...in this Manual is legally recognized as permitted for personal use under relevant copyright law. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (referred to change without consent of copyright holders, if any oversights, please let us know. 4. accepts no responsibility...
.... Read this manual carefully before using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to set up and use of this manual, as well as the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR). Notes 1. Trademark Notices ●Canon and Canon logo are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. ●Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks...in this Manual is legally recognized as permitted for personal use under relevant copyright law. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (referred to change without consent of copyright holders, if any oversights, please let us know. 4. accepts no responsibility...
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...specific buildings, interiors and the like, we request that sufficient consideration be given to be photographed. Canon considers the following points concerning such matters when it operates camera sites for which it has been responsible to install and operate: ●We take measures such ...natural resources. This symbol indicates that people cannot make special specifications. ●When videos are a large number of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED iii Request concerning disclosure of live videos and audio With respect to 50 clients. For more information regarding the...
...specific buildings, interiors and the like, we request that sufficient consideration be given to be photographed. Canon considers the following points concerning such matters when it operates camera sites for which it has been responsible to install and operate: ●We take measures such ...natural resources. This symbol indicates that people cannot make special specifications. ●When videos are a large number of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED iii Request concerning disclosure of live videos and audio With respect to 50 clients. For more information regarding the...
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... Warranty card (NTSC model only) CD-ROM contents ReadMe-J.txt (Japanese text containing precautions etc. VB-C50i main unit (or VB-C50iR main unit) 2. AC adapter PA-V16 (NTSC model only) 3. other than those in this document... precautions etc. User's Manual (This document) 6. Package Contents The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR package contains the following items. If any of sample pages etc.) LICENSE folder (License documents for... software built into the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR) VBTools folder (Bundled software installer set)* SOUND folder (Sound sample files for...
... Warranty card (NTSC model only) CD-ROM contents ReadMe-J.txt (Japanese text containing precautions etc. VB-C50i main unit (or VB-C50iR main unit) 2. AC adapter PA-V16 (NTSC model only) 3. other than those in this document... precautions etc. User's Manual (This document) 6. Package Contents The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR package contains the following items. If any of sample pages etc.) LICENSE folder (License documents for... software built into the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR) VBTools folder (Bundled software installer set)* SOUND folder (Sound sample files for...
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...-Terminal Module VB-EX50 (Sold Separately 1-12 Chapter 2 Setting Up Setup Workflow 2-2 1. Connect the Camera to Read This Manual ix a Safe Use of Equipment x Maintenance ...xv Chapter 1 Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR 1-2 Hardware and Software Requirements 1-4 Viewer Software ...1-4 VB Initial Setup Tool 1-5 VB Administration Tools 1-5 VBCollector...
...-Terminal Module VB-EX50 (Sold Separately 1-12 Chapter 2 Setting Up Setup Workflow 2-2 1. Connect the Camera to Read This Manual ix a Safe Use of Equipment x Maintenance ...xv Chapter 1 Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR 1-2 Hardware and Software Requirements 1-4 Viewer Software ...1-4 VB Initial Setup Tool 1-5 VB Administration Tools 1-5 VBCollector...
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... Administration Tools Page via a Web Browser 7-21 Restoring the Factory Default Settings from the Reset Switch 7-22 Initializing the Camera Head Position 7-23 Factory Default Settings 7-25 Data Capacity of Recorded Pictures and Audio 7-27 Amount of Memory 7-27 Frame...Recorded Audio 6-23 Viewing Logs ...6-32 Setting Retention Period and Disk Space 6-36 Chapter 7 Appendix Troubleshooting 7-2 Log Messages 7-4 The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Log Messages 7-4 The VBCollector Log Messages 7-12 Specifications 7-16 External Device I/O Terminals 7-17 System Configuration 7-18 Example of Audio Data...
... Administration Tools Page via a Web Browser 7-21 Restoring the Factory Default Settings from the Reset Switch 7-22 Initializing the Camera Head Position 7-23 Factory Default Settings 7-25 Data Capacity of Recorded Pictures and Audio 7-27 Amount of Memory 7-27 Frame...Recorded Audio 6-23 Viewing Logs ...6-32 Setting Retention Period and Disk Space 6-36 Chapter 7 Appendix Troubleshooting 7-2 Log Messages 7-4 The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Log Messages 7-4 The VBCollector Log Messages 7-12 Specifications 7-16 External Device I/O Terminals 7-17 System Configuration 7-18 Example of Audio Data...
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... User's Manual (Viewer-E.pdf) This manual describes how to Read This Manual For information about setting up the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR User'sNETMWORaKnCAuMEaRAl VB-C50i futtuhriesBereePqsflueueirrapeesmnetcoeerner.tea.adSdttohthrisee it"nhasistrSumcaatfienounUamsl eianonafuEarelqacudaipirlemyfuaelcnlyct"ebsseesfciobtrileoenolopbceearftoaiortienonufo.sring VB-C50iR Read this manual are indicated by the d icon accompanied by the relevant page number. Sections where the user...
... User's Manual (Viewer-E.pdf) This manual describes how to Read This Manual For information about setting up the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR User'sNETMWORaKnCAuMEaRAl VB-C50i futtuhriesBereePqsflueueirrapeesmnetcoeerner.tea.adSdttohthrisee it"nhasistrSumcaatfienounUamsl eianonafuEarelqacudaipirlemyfuaelcnlyct"ebsseesfciobtrileoenolopbceearftoaiortienonufo.sring VB-C50iR Read this manual are indicated by the d icon accompanied by the relevant page number. Sections where the user...
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...be easily accessible. - The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be used and be found on the bottom of the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR. a Important Operational Instructions a WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. No others have... the same serial number as a permanent record of your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is intended to alert the user to re-fit the fuse cover. Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet before cleaning or maintaining. a ...
...be easily accessible. - The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be used and be found on the bottom of the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR. a Important Operational Instructions a WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. No others have... the same serial number as a permanent record of your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is intended to alert the user to re-fit the fuse cover. Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet before cleaning or maintaining. a ...
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... No.701984, provides information with it well before cleaning. All the safety and operating instructions should be routed so that they are unable to the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and all its accessories. 1. See figure 1.
... No.701984, provides information with it well before cleaning. All the safety and operating instructions should be routed so that they are unable to the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and all its accessories. 1. See figure 1.
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Chapter Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR This chapter describes the features of the VB-C50i/VBC50iR, the hardware and software requirements, and the name and functions of the system components.
Chapter Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR This chapter describes the features of the VB-C50i/VBC50iR, the hardware and software requirements, and the name and functions of the system components.
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... give you full remote control of the camera angle (pan and tilt) and zoom magnification of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, allowing you can view video at the same time from a single VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is a system that distributes live videos from... of viewer software: the Viewer for PC and the Viewer for viewing videos distributed by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and controlling cameras (→ P.1-4, 2-12). Camera and video distribution server functions housed in a wide range of shooting wide areas. The saved panorama pictures can then be distributed...
... give you full remote control of the camera angle (pan and tilt) and zoom magnification of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, allowing you can view video at the same time from a single VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is a system that distributes live videos from... of viewer software: the Viewer for PC and the Viewer for viewing videos distributed by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and controlling cameras (→ P.1-4, 2-12). Camera and video distribution server functions housed in a wide range of shooting wide areas. The saved panorama pictures can then be distributed...
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..., "Request concerning disclosure of live videos and audio"). Camera Position Preset function If often-used camera angles (camera head aim and zoom position) and related items are saved in the image caused by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be stored. Then, you can perform external device...calendar. 1-3 Up to prevent viewers from seeing certain camera angles. For example, if the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is also available. * Only available with two particular models (→ P.iii) Service settings with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, the infrared light cannot be automatically collected so that...
..., "Request concerning disclosure of live videos and audio"). Camera Position Preset function If often-used camera angles (camera head aim and zoom position) and related items are saved in the image caused by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be stored. Then, you can perform external device...calendar. 1-3 Up to prevent viewers from seeing certain camera angles. For example, if the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is also available. * Only available with two particular models (→ P.iii) Service settings with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, the infrared light cannot be automatically collected so that...
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... Netscape 7.1 or 7.2 MSVM Release 5.0.0.3810 (Java VM provided by Microsoft) Java Plug-in 1.4.2 (Java VM provided by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and control the camera. Therefore, we recommend you view the video captured by Sun Microsystems) * Java VM must be installed beforehand. Note ● Although older... information (firmware, software, manual and the hardware and software requirements, etc.) please refer to our WebView Product web page:http://www.canon.com/ webview Viewer Software (→ d Viewer Software User's Manual) The viewer software that is on operating systems and Web browsers...
... Netscape 7.1 or 7.2 MSVM Release 5.0.0.3810 (Java VM provided by Microsoft) Java Plug-in 1.4.2 (Java VM provided by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and control the camera. Therefore, we recommend you view the video captured by Sun Microsystems) * Java VM must be installed beforehand. Note ● Although older... information (firmware, software, manual and the hardware and software requirements, etc.) please refer to our WebView Product web page:http://www.canon.com/ webview Viewer Software (→ d Viewer Software User's Manual) The viewer software that is on operating systems and Web browsers...
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...). * If you configure to collect up to 10,000 still pictures/day per a camera server. VBCollector Ver. 3.0 (→ P.6-11) This tool is for collecting and viewing pictures and audio recorded* by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR on separate PCs. 1-5 If the total amount of 16 tasks (→ P.6-17) ...installation, you use them to the high CPU load. Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Hardware and Software Requirements VB Initial Setup Tool Ver. 2.1 (→ P.2-7) This tool is for performing initial settings for each camera server. 30 GB or larger recommended (NTFS format) * Must be installed ...
...). * If you configure to collect up to 10,000 still pictures/day per a camera server. VBCollector Ver. 3.0 (→ P.6-11) This tool is for collecting and viewing pictures and audio recorded* by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR on separate PCs. 1-5 If the total amount of 16 tasks (→ P.6-17) ...installation, you use them to the high CPU load. Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Hardware and Software Requirements VB Initial Setup Tool Ver. 2.1 (→ P.2-7) This tool is for performing initial settings for each camera server. 30 GB or larger recommended (NTFS format) * Must be installed ...
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Hardware and Software Requirements Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows XP SP2 and try to launch the tool, you may encounter a "Windows Security Alert" dialog. Once you click the Unblock button, the dialog ...
Hardware and Software Requirements Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows XP SP2 and try to launch the tool, you may encounter a "Windows Security Alert" dialog. Once you click the Unblock button, the dialog ...
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... Internet Explorer's Enhanced Security Configuration..." Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Hardware and Software Requirements Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows XP SP2..." (→ P.1-6) and follow the instructions. 1-7 Enter the IP address of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR in the "Add this Web site to the zone" box...and then click the [Add] button to the "Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows Server 2003... Click the [Add] button. in the dialog box in the contents block dialog box that appears when you access the camera server top page (→ P.2-10). When you have enabled the...
... Internet Explorer's Enhanced Security Configuration..." Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Hardware and Software Requirements Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows XP SP2..." (→ P.1-6) and follow the instructions. 1-7 Enter the IP address of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR in the "Add this Web site to the zone" box...and then click the [Add] button to the "Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows Server 2003... Click the [Add] button. in the dialog box in the contents block dialog box that appears when you access the camera server top page (→ P.2-10). When you have enabled the...
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Please contact dealers that handle Canon products for Storage Server will vary according to the environment you will use (number of Camera Servers, setting of recording frame rate etc.). Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 v1.2 (Viewer System Requirements) Minimum CPU ...215; 768 with the software. Hardware and Software Requirements Multipoint Recording Software for Monitoring Use (Sold separately) Videos distributed from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be recorded, and recorded video can be reduced. Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 v1.2 (Storage Server System Requirements) Minimum...
Please contact dealers that handle Canon products for Storage Server will vary according to the environment you will use (number of Camera Servers, setting of recording frame rate etc.). Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 v1.2 (Viewer System Requirements) Minimum CPU ...215; 768 with the software. Hardware and Software Requirements Multipoint Recording Software for Monitoring Use (Sold separately) Videos distributed from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be recorded, and recorded video can be reduced. Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 v1.2 (Storage Server System Requirements) Minimum...
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.... 100Base-TX Green 10Base-T Orange * You can set the LED to the VB-C50i/VBC50iR via the connector (→ P.1-12). Rear LAN status LED The LED blinks during communication. Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR System Components and Their Operation Front VB-C50i Camera head Infrared light * Cannot be used inside Base a dome housing.
.... 100Base-TX Green 10Base-T Orange * You can set the LED to the VB-C50i/VBC50iR via the connector (→ P.1-12). Rear LAN status LED The LED blinks during communication. Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR System Components and Their Operation Front VB-C50i Camera head Infrared light * Cannot be used inside Base a dome housing.
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System Components and Their Operation Front VB-C50iR Mounting plate LAN status LED The LED blinks during communication. 100Base-TX Green 10Base-T Orange * You can set the LED not to light up even ... light * Cannot be used inside a dome housing. In this case, you can connect the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 to always light up (→ P.3-28). Camera head Rear Power connection socket Multi-connector You can select from a green, orange or red light color. You can also set the LED to the...
System Components and Their Operation Front VB-C50iR Mounting plate LAN status LED The LED blinks during communication. 100Base-TX Green 10Base-T Orange * You can set the LED not to light up even ... light * Cannot be used inside a dome housing. In this case, you can connect the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 to always light up (→ P.3-28). Camera head Rear Power connection socket Multi-connector You can select from a green, orange or red light color. You can also set the LED to the...
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...The serial number for this unit is shown here. Screw hole for tripod mounting VB-C50i Model Name VB-C50i VB-C50iR NTSC PT-50iNv PT-50iNRv PAL PT-50iP PT-50iPR Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Reset switch You can revert all settings of the unit to the factory default settings by... switch, and keeping the button pressed for more than five seconds after turning on (→ P.7-22). 00008501F162 VB-C50iR Reset switch You can revert all settings 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 ...
...The serial number for this unit is shown here. Screw hole for tripod mounting VB-C50i Model Name VB-C50i VB-C50iR NTSC PT-50iNv PT-50iNRv PAL PT-50iP PT-50iPR Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Reset switch You can revert all settings of the unit to the factory default settings by... switch, and keeping the button pressed for more than five seconds after turning on (→ P.7-22). 00008501F162 VB-C50iR Reset switch You can revert all settings 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 ...