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Store this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference. Be sure to read this User's Manual carefully before using this equipment. NETWORK CAMERA User's Manual VB-C50i VB-C50iR Please read the "a Safe Use of Equipment" section before operation.
Store this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference. Be sure to read this User's Manual carefully before using this equipment. NETWORK CAMERA User's Manual VB-C50i VB-C50iR Please read the "a Safe Use of Equipment" section before operation.
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... "a Safe Use of the loss. Trademark Notices ●Canon and Canon logo are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. ●Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of this manual, as well as permitted for personal use the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Notes 1. However, if you find any part...txt in such a way as the supplied CD-ROM ReadMe file. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (referred to a recording device (for example a VCR), Canon Inc. Read this Manual is forbidden. 2. The contents of this manual may not be trademarks or registered...
... "a Safe Use of the loss. Trademark Notices ●Canon and Canon logo are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. ●Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of this manual, as well as permitted for personal use the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Notes 1. However, if you find any part...txt in such a way as the supplied CD-ROM ReadMe file. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (referred to a recording device (for example a VCR), Canon Inc. Read this Manual is forbidden. 2. The contents of this manual may not be trademarks or registered...
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This product should be interrupted according to the performance of your PC and the network environment. ● You cannot record audio with EEE. Canon considers the following points concerning such matters when it has been responsible to install ...camera site and not Canon has full responsibility regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) © Copyright 2006 CANON INC. At the same time, your household waste disposal service. Please refer to P.1-11 to confirm the Model Name of your VB-C50i/VB...
This product should be interrupted according to the performance of your PC and the network environment. ● You cannot record audio with EEE. Canon considers the following points concerning such matters when it has been responsible to install ...camera site and not Canon has full responsibility regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) © Copyright 2006 CANON INC. At the same time, your household waste disposal service. Please refer to P.1-11 to confirm the Model Name of your VB-C50i/VB...
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... etc. (System and Network 3-5 Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video) .... 3-7 Presetting Best Shot (Preset 3-13 v 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...
... etc. (System and Network 3-5 Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video) .... 3-7 Presetting Best Shot (Preset 3-13 v 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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...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 ...System Configuration - Viewing Videos Using a Viewer 7-18 Viewer Software Functions 7-18 Sample Network Configurations 7-19 Sample LAN Environment Configuration 7-19 Sample Configuration in combination with a warning...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...
...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 ...System Configuration - Viewing Videos Using a Viewer 7-18 Viewer Software Functions 7-18 Sample Network Configurations 7-19 Sample LAN Environment Configuration 7-19 Sample Configuration in combination with a warning...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...
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... into the outlet, try reversing the plug. This is equipped with care. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and all its accessories. 1. Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock - Power Cord Protection - Pay particular attention to replace your electrician to...
... into the outlet, try reversing the plug. This is equipped with care. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and all its accessories. 1. Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock - Power Cord Protection - Pay particular attention to replace your electrician to...
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... its server functions for viewing videos distributed by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and controlling cameras (→ P.1-4, 2-12). The saved panorama pictures can be easily used through a network are capable of shooting wide areas. Concurrent video is used in a single unit. Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is equipped with a 26x zoom lens. It can...
... its server functions for viewing videos distributed by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and controlling cameras (→ P.1-4, 2-12). The saved panorama pictures can be easily used through a network are capable of shooting wide areas. Concurrent video is used in a single unit. Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is equipped with a 26x zoom lens. It can...
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... You can choose whether to uninstall old versions of VBCollector (→ P.6-12). * If you configure your system to record pictures per a camera server. During installation, you can also set view restrictions and presets. Operating System/ Web Browser Windows 2000 (SP4)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 ...greater. * It is for performing initial settings for collecting and viewing pictures and audio recorded* by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR on a PC that is already running the Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 (sold separately) is not recommended due to the high CPU load. VBCollector...
... You can choose whether to uninstall old versions of VBCollector (→ P.6-12). * If you configure your system to record pictures per a camera server. During installation, you can also set view restrictions and presets. Operating System/ Web Browser Windows 2000 (SP4)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 ...greater. * It is for performing initial settings for collecting and viewing pictures and audio recorded* by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR on a PC that is already running the Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 (sold separately) is not recommended due to the high CPU load. VBCollector...
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.... 1-8 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.). With PCI video cards, display performance may be displayed with the software. Network Video Recorder VK-64/...For more than 48 Camera Servers, 1.5 GB or greater required. Hardware and Software Requirements Multipoint Recording Software for Monitoring Use (Sold separately) Videos distributed from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be recorded...
.... 1-8 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.). With PCI video cards, display performance may be displayed with the software. Network Video Recorder VK-64/...For more than 48 Camera Servers, 1.5 GB or greater required. Hardware and Software Requirements Multipoint Recording Software for Monitoring Use (Sold separately) Videos distributed from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be recorded...
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... is set up and your PC via the hub. Supplied CD-ROM 2-2 Make sure the device is set up the device. Then, check to the network Connect the camera and your PC and the network are connected via the hub (→ P.2-6). VB-C50i 2 Connect the camera to see if you can display images from the...
... is set up and your PC via the hub. Supplied CD-ROM 2-2 Make sure the device is set up the device. Then, check to the network Connect the camera and your PC and the network are connected via the hub (→ P.2-6). VB-C50i 2 Connect the camera to see if you can display images from the...
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....) • Mounting plate thickness: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) 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 is used should be impeded, or other malfunctions may... Mounting screw 1. VB-C50i Installation Install in a weak location could damage the camera. Note ● The MAC address required when making network settings is strong enough to tighten the mounting Note screw, camera head movement may result. ● Always use of the VB-C50iR including the ...
....) • Mounting plate thickness: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) 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 is used should be impeded, or other malfunctions may... Mounting screw 1. VB-C50i Installation Install in a weak location could damage the camera. Note ● The MAC address required when making network settings is strong enough to tighten the mounting Note screw, camera head movement may result. ● Always use of the VB-C50iR including the ...
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...main unit) AC cable Hub PC AC adapter LAN cable Turning the Power ON and OFF The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR itself does not have a power switch. Connect the Camera to the network by plugging the AC adapter into the wall socket yet. (Rear of Equipment/a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... before turning the power back on after shutting it on by connecting the camera and PC via the hub with two particular models (→ P.iii) 2-6 The network connection is now complete. Connect the camera to the Network Next, connect the camera. Observe the precautions given in a malfunction. 2.
...main unit) AC cable Hub PC AC adapter LAN cable Turning the Power ON and OFF The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR itself does not have a power switch. Connect the Camera to the network by plugging the AC adapter into the wall socket yet. (Rear of Equipment/a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... before turning the power back on after shutting it on by connecting the camera and PC via the hub with two particular models (→ P.iii) 2-6 The network connection is now complete. Connect the camera to the Network Next, connect the camera. Observe the precautions given in a malfunction. 2.
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.... Supplied CD-ROM Continued on the VB-C50i. Note 2. Turn on the camera at this case, the hub) and then your PC. Do not turn on the network device (in this stage. Connect the Camera to the Network", where one camera is connected to start the VB Initial Setup Tool. Insert the CD-...ROM provided into your PC and the camera are connected, perform the initial settings next. Perform Initial ...
.... Supplied CD-ROM Continued on the VB-C50i. Note 2. Turn on the camera at this case, the hub) and then your PC. Do not turn on the network device (in this stage. Connect the Camera to the Network", where one camera is connected to start the VB Initial Setup Tool. Insert the CD-...ROM provided into your PC and the camera are connected, perform the initial settings next. Perform Initial ...
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If you have turned on the bottom of the unit. The camera connected to the network is to Ethernet" check box and then enter the default gateway address. Note that suits the environment in which the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is automatically detected and its MAC address, IP address and model name are... setting is used across subnets. Click the MAC address to change the time zone setting. Tip ● The MAC address for both the VB-C50i and the VB-C50iR is basically no need to select it, and click the "Initial Setup" button. 4. Once you want to specify a default gateway address...
If you have turned on the bottom of the unit. The camera connected to the network is to Ethernet" check box and then enter the default gateway address. Note that suits the environment in which the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is automatically detected and its MAC address, IP address and model name are... setting is used across subnets. Click the MAC address to change the time zone setting. Tip ● The MAC address for both the VB-C50i and the VB-C50iR is basically no need to select it, and click the "Initial Setup" button. 4. Once you want to specify a default gateway address...
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...tool. After changing the connection, turn on , the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR stops sending requests for the Camera 5. If this occurs, restart the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ● To restore the factory default settings, refer to a value that suits your network administrator for the IP address, subnet mask and default ...gateway address settings. ● If 20 minutes or more have passed since the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR was turned on the external camera first and then the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Initial settings are changing...
...tool. After changing the connection, turn on , the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR stops sending requests for the Camera 5. If this occurs, restart the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ● To restore the factory default settings, refer to a value that suits your network administrator for the IP address, subnet mask and default ...gateway address settings. ● If 20 minutes or more have passed since the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR was turned on the external camera first and then the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Initial settings are changing...
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Chapter Basic Settings This chapter describes the basic settings for the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR such as presets. Be sure to perform these settings after setting up. * The VB Administration Tools (→ P.4-2) described in Chapter 4 provide a convenient way to set view restrictions as well as network connection, camera control, date and time setting and mail.
Chapter Basic Settings This chapter describes the basic settings for the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR such as presets. Be sure to perform these settings after setting up. * The VB Administration Tools (→ P.4-2) described in Chapter 4 provide a convenient way to set view restrictions as well as network connection, camera control, date and time setting and mail.
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... and restore the factory default settings) (→ P.3-29) The VB Administration Tools described in Chapter 4 provides a convenient way to Note...network For setting administrator passwords and networks (Ethernet, network connection function) (→ P.3-5) ● Camera and Video For setting video capture (image size and quality etc.), camera control (shutter speed, focus, home position and view restriction etc.), camera...maximum number of clients, maximum connection time, restricting service time and HTTP, camera and audio servers (→ P.3-16) ● Access Control For setting authorized...
... and restore the factory default settings) (→ P.3-29) The VB Administration Tools described in Chapter 4 provides a convenient way to Note...network For setting administrator passwords and networks (Ethernet, network connection function) (→ P.3-5) ● Camera and Video For setting video capture (image size and quality etc.), camera control (shutter speed, focus, home position and view restriction etc.), camera...maximum number of clients, maximum connection time, restricting service time and HTTP, camera and audio servers (→ P.3-16) ● Access Control For setting authorized...
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... is automatically reduced. If the zoom is set , areas outside the restrictions may be captured momentarily if the camera is set to wide range, the camera angle (pan, tilt) will be restricted. ● When a view restriction is controlled close to the restriction... range of visibility N fE:3T.5W-9O1RmKmC1:A1.M6E-4R.A0 VB-C50i Camera N fE:3T.5W-9O1RmKmC1:A1.M6E-4R.A0 VB-C50i Angle of visibility fN:3E.T5-W91OmRmK 1:C1A.6M-E4.R0A VB-C50i VB-C50i NETWORK CAMERA f:3.5-91mm 1:1.6-4.0 VB-C50i NETWORK CAMERA f:3.5-91mm 1:1.6-4.0 Zoom out (wide-angle) Automatically pans ● If...
... is automatically reduced. If the zoom is set , areas outside the restrictions may be captured momentarily if the camera is set to wide range, the camera angle (pan, tilt) will be restricted. ● When a view restriction is controlled close to the restriction... range of visibility N fE:3T.5W-9O1RmKmC1:A1.M6E-4R.A0 VB-C50i Camera N fE:3T.5W-9O1RmKmC1:A1.M6E-4R.A0 VB-C50i Angle of visibility fN:3E.T5-W91OmRmK 1:C1A.6M-E4.R0A VB-C50i VB-C50i NETWORK CAMERA f:3.5-91mm 1:1.6-4.0 VB-C50i NETWORK CAMERA f:3.5-91mm 1:1.6-4.0 Zoom out (wide-angle) Automatically pans ● If...
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...if using FTP to network camera servers excluding the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, some parts of the display of the VB Administration Tools, it is made through a proxy server, the Panorama Creation Tool, Log Viewer and Admin Viewer cannot be started up . Normally, there is broken after the VB Admin Startup Panel ..."---can launch the Log Viewer and Admin Viewer at the same time. ● If the connection to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is necessary to connect to the VB-C50i using the PORT mode. 3. Starting Up VB Administration Tools u FTP To use the Panorama Creation Tool and the Log Viewer of the...
...if using FTP to network camera servers excluding the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, some parts of the display of the VB Administration Tools, it is made through a proxy server, the Panorama Creation Tool, Log Viewer and Admin Viewer cannot be started up . Normally, there is broken after the VB Admin Startup Panel ..."---can launch the Log Viewer and Admin Viewer at the same time. ● If the connection to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is necessary to connect to the VB-C50i using the PORT mode. 3. Starting Up VB Administration Tools u FTP To use the Panorama Creation Tool and the Log Viewer of the...
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... Position If the preset position is misaligned, you can correct it by clicking the "Initialize" button. 7-23 W9O1RmKmC1:A1.M6-E4R.0A VB-C50i VB-C50i NETWORK CAMERA f:3.5-91mm 1:1.6-4.0 Nf:E3T.5- Enter the actual IP address set for this camera to the current position. You need the IP address, user name, and the administrator password for the...
... Position If the preset position is misaligned, you can correct it by clicking the "Initialize" button. 7-23 W9O1RmKmC1:A1.M6-E4R.0A VB-C50i VB-C50i NETWORK CAMERA f:3.5-91mm 1:1.6-4.0 Nf:E3T.5- Enter the actual IP address set for this camera to the current position. You need the IP address, user name, and the administrator password for the...