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Store this equipment. NETWORK CAMERA User's Manual VB-C50i VB-C50iR Please read the "a Safe Use of Equipment" section before operation. Be sure to read this User's Manual carefully before using this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference.
Store this equipment. NETWORK CAMERA User's Manual VB-C50i VB-C50iR Please read the "a Safe Use of Equipment" section before operation. 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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...GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) and the BSD License. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (referred to set up and use the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. However, if you find any , except in this manual may not be trademarks or registered trademarks ... how to hereafter as the supplied CD-ROM ReadMe file. Exclusion of this manual carefully before using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to a recording device (for example a VCR), Canon Inc. Read this Manual is forbidden. 2. On Copyrights Videos, images or sounds taken or recorded with your...
...GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) and the BSD License. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (referred to set up and use the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. However, if you find any , except in this manual may not be trademarks or registered trademarks ... how to hereafter as the supplied CD-ROM ReadMe file. Exclusion of this manual carefully before using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to a recording device (for example a VCR), Canon Inc. Read this Manual is forbidden. 2. On Copyrights Videos, images or sounds taken or recorded with your...
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... Copyright 2007 CANON INC. Introduction Usage Notice of Audio * Features related to audio transmission (audio sent from the administrator. Please refer to P.1-11 to confirm the Model Name of your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ●... The audio stream may be interrupted according to the performance of your PC and the network environment. ● You cannot record audio with your household waste, according to the...Request concerning disclosure of live videos and audio, we install the camera only after receiving approval from camera servers to viewers) written in the correct disposal of this manual...
... Copyright 2007 CANON INC. Introduction Usage Notice of Audio * Features related to audio transmission (audio sent from the administrator. Please refer to P.1-11 to confirm the Model Name of your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ●... The audio stream may be interrupted according to the performance of your PC and the network environment. ● You cannot record audio with your household waste, according to the...Request concerning disclosure of live videos and audio, we install the camera only after receiving approval from camera servers to viewers) written in the correct disposal of this manual...
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... than those in which you purchased the product. 1. VB-C50i main unit (or VB-C50iR main unit) 2. iv AC adapter PA-V16 (NTSC model only) 3. 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 Audio Playback) * For the latest information such as the bundled software and manual, please refer to Canon...
... than those in which you purchased the product. 1. VB-C50i main unit (or VB-C50iR main unit) 2. iv AC adapter PA-V16 (NTSC model only) 3. 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 Audio Playback) * For the latest information such as the bundled software and manual, please refer to Canon...
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... to the Network 2-6 Turning the Power ON and OFF 2-6 3. Set Up the Camera 2-4 Using a Tripod ...2-4 Using the Wide Converter 2-5 2. 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...
... to the Network 2-6 Turning the Power ON and OFF 2-6 3. Set Up the Camera 2-4 Using a Tripod ...2-4 Using the Wide Converter 2-5 2. 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...
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...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 Address and Mail etc. (Miscellaneous 3-26 Using the Administration Tools (Administration Tools 3-29 Chapter 4 VB Administration Tools Overview of VB... Administration Tools 4-2 Installing the VB Administration Tools 4-2 VBAdmin Startup Panel 4-3 Panorama Creation Tool 4-3 View Restriction Tool 4-3...
...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 Address and Mail etc. (Miscellaneous 3-26 Using the Administration Tools (Administration Tools 3-29 Chapter 4 VB Administration Tools Overview of VB... Administration Tools 4-2 Installing the VB Administration Tools 4-2 VBAdmin Startup Panel 4-3 Panorama Creation Tool 4-3 View Restriction Tool 4-3...
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.../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 7-28 Index ...7-29 viii Viewing Videos Using a Viewer 7-18 Viewer Software Functions 7-18 Sample Network Configurations 7-19 Sample LAN Environment Configuration ... 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...
.../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 7-28 Index ...7-29 viii Viewing Videos Using a Viewer 7-18 Viewer Software Functions 7-18 Sample Network Configurations 7-19 Sample LAN Environment Configuration ... 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...
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... where the user should refer to Read This Manual For information about using the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR. User's Manual (This document) For information about setting up the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR User'sNETMWORaKnCAuMEaRAl VB-C50i futtuhriesBereePqsflueueirrapeesmnetcoeerner.eta.adSdttohthriseeit"nhasistrSumcaatfienounUamsl eianonafuEarelqacudaipirlemyfuaelcnlyct"ebsseesfcoibtrileoenolopbceearftoaiortienonufo.sring VB-C50iR Read this manual are indicated by the d icon accompanied by the relevant page number...
... where the user should refer to Read This Manual For information about using the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR. User's Manual (This document) For information about setting up the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR User'sNETMWORaKnCAuMEaRAl VB-C50i futtuhriesBereePqsflueueirrapeesmnetcoeerner.eta.adSdttohthriseeit"nhasistrSumcaatfienounUamsl eianonafuEarelqacudaipirlemyfuaelcnlyct"ebsseesfcoibtrileoenolopbceearftoaiortienonufo.sring VB-C50iR Read this manual are indicated by the d icon accompanied by the relevant page number...
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... type should be used and be found on the bottom of Purchase Dealer Purchased from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Date 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...standard AC power outlet. For Users in the literature accompanying the equipment. You should be connected to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR from the wall outlet before cleaning or maintaining. VB-C50i or VB-C50iR Serial No. The AC adapter can be easily accessible. - a Important Warnings a CAUTION: TO REDUCE ...
... type should be used and be found on the bottom of Purchase Dealer Purchased from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Date 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...standard AC power outlet. For Users in the literature accompanying the equipment. You should be connected to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR from the wall outlet before cleaning or maintaining. VB-C50i or VB-C50iR Serial No. The AC adapter can be easily accessible. - a Important Warnings a CAUTION: TO REDUCE ...
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... an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of Equipment a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions, the word "equipment" refers to the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and all its accessories. 1. An equipment and cart combination should be hazardous. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your...
... an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of Equipment a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions, the word "equipment" refers to the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and all its accessories. 1. An equipment and cart combination should be hazardous. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your...
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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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... Up to 50 clients can then be easily used through a network are capable of shooting wide areas. The viewers give you full remote control of the camera angle (pan and tilt) and zoom magnification of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, allowing you can also be used to 30 fps (NTSC)/... saved as distributing live videos from any location* where it to see, you to confirm whether your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is PAL model or NTSC model. Remote camera control from a single VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. For networking, auto-negotiation between Ethernet 100Base-TX/10Base-T is provided and a leased line or ADSL can adjust...
... Up to 50 clients can then be easily used through a network are capable of shooting wide areas. The viewers give you full remote control of the camera angle (pan and tilt) and zoom magnification of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, allowing you can also be used to 30 fps (NTSC)/... saved as distributing live videos from any location* where it to see, you to confirm whether your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is PAL model or NTSC model. Remote camera control from a single VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. For networking, auto-negotiation between Ethernet 100Base-TX/10Base-T is provided and a leased line or ADSL can adjust...
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...objects is used . For example, if the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is possible to distribute videos while protecting privacy (→ P.iii, "Request concerning disclosure of the darker areas to make it easier to the camera. Camera Position Preset function If often-used camera angles (camera head aim and zoom position) and related ... on ON/OFF input from an external device and from the viewer by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be automatically collected so that you can take pictures even in advance as presets, the camera can view the images and play the registered files based on ON/OFF input ...
...objects is used . For example, if the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is possible to distribute videos while protecting privacy (→ P.iii, "Request concerning disclosure of the darker areas to make it easier to the camera. Camera Position Preset function If often-used camera angles (camera head aim and zoom position) and related ... on ON/OFF input from an external device and from the viewer by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be automatically collected so that you can take pictures even in advance as presets, the camera can view the images and play the registered files based on ON/OFF input ...
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...3810 (Java VM provided by Microsoft) Java Plug-in 1.5.0 or later (Java VM provided by Sun Microsystems. * Not compatible with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR lets you to Canon Web site. Note ● Although older versions of viewers can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM (→ P.2-11). ● The...the features are different. Viewer for the viewer software is supplied with Java Plug-in 1.4.2 (Java VM provided by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and control the camera. If the Java VM provided by Microsoft has not been installed, please access Sun Microsystems Website to download the Java VM ...
...3810 (Java VM provided by Microsoft) Java Plug-in 1.5.0 or later (Java VM provided by Sun Microsystems. * Not compatible with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR lets you to Canon Web site. Note ● Although older versions of viewers can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM (→ P.2-11). ● The...the features are different. Viewer for the viewer software is supplied with Java Plug-in 1.4.2 (Java VM provided by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and control the camera. If the Java VM provided by Microsoft has not been installed, please access Sun Microsystems Website to download the Java VM ...
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...high CPU load. They should be viewed in VBCollector version 2.1 or earlier cannot be run on a PC that is already running the Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 (sold separately) is not recommended due to visually set schedules with Pentium 4 2.2 GHz and 512 ... you can also set view restrictions and presets. Hardware and Software Requirements Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR 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 from the supplied...
...high CPU load. They should be viewed in VBCollector version 2.1 or earlier cannot be run on a PC that is already running the Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 (sold separately) is not recommended due to visually set schedules with Pentium 4 2.2 GHz and 512 ... you can also set view restrictions and presets. Hardware and Software Requirements Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR 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 from the supplied...
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...box and then select the "Exception" tab (Refer to 1, 2 and 3 processes of the VBCollector: 1. Select a program you finish setting the VB Initial Setup Tool (initial settings) or wish to stop the Automatic Download by Notification function, please follow the procedures as "VBCICSM.exe". 5. Settings ... XP SP2... VBCollector If you installed the VBCollector and enter the file name as described below. Hardware and Software Requirements Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows XP SP2 and try to delete the program. 1-6 If Windows Firewall is not shown, select "Security Center" and then...
...box and then select the "Exception" tab (Refer to 1, 2 and 3 processes of the VBCollector: 1. Select a program you finish setting the VB Initial Setup Tool (initial settings) or wish to stop the Automatic Download by Notification function, please follow the procedures as "VBCICSM.exe". 5. Settings ... XP SP2... VBCollector If you installed the VBCollector and enter the file name as described below. Hardware and Software Requirements Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows XP SP2 and try to delete the program. 1-6 If Windows Firewall is not shown, select "Security Center" and then...
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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 Register the site to the "Using the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR with Windows Server 2003... Click the [Add] button... Enter the IP address of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR in Internet Explorer is ticked, remove the tick. 3. As a result, windows such as a trusted site. The dialog box for all sites in step 1 and refer to register the camera as the settings window do not ...
... 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 Register the site to the "Using the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR with Windows Server 2003... Click the [Add] button... Enter the IP address of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR in Internet Explorer is ticked, remove the tick. 3. As a result, windows such as a trusted site. The dialog box for all sites in step 1 and refer to register the camera as the settings window do not ...
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... Camera Servers, setting of recording frame rate etc.). Hard Disk 20 GB HDD or greater, SCSI or IDE, NTFS formatted The requirements for Monitoring Use (Sold separately) Videos distributed from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be recorded, and recorded video can be reduced. Network ... Server 2003 Standard Edition (with 16 bit color A high performance video card is desirable. Please contact dealers that handle Canon products for further information. 1-8 Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 v1.2 (Viewer System Requirements) Minimum CPU Pentium 4 2.2GHz or greater Operating System ...
... Camera Servers, setting of recording frame rate etc.). Hard Disk 20 GB HDD or greater, SCSI or IDE, NTFS formatted The requirements for Monitoring Use (Sold separately) Videos distributed from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be recorded, and recorded video can be reduced. Network ... Server 2003 Standard Edition (with 16 bit color A high performance video card is desirable. Please contact dealers that handle Canon products for further information. 1-8 Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 v1.2 (Viewer System Requirements) Minimum CPU Pentium 4 2.2GHz or greater Operating System ...
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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. You can also set the LED to always light up (→ P.3-28). 100/10 BT ...Ethernet connector (100Base-TX, 10Base-T Auto-Negotiation) Multi-connector You can connect the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 to...
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. You can also set the LED to always light up (→ P.3-28). 100/10 BT ...Ethernet connector (100Base-TX, 10Base-T Auto-Negotiation) Multi-connector You can connect the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 to...
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... Infrared light * Cannot be used inside a dome housing. Camera head Rear Power connection socket Multi-connector You can also set the LED to always light up (→ P.3-28). System Components and Their Operation Front VB-C50iR Mounting plate LAN status LED The LED blinks during communication. In... this case, you can set the LED not to the VB-C50i/VBC50iR via the connector (→ P.1-12). 100/10 BT Ethernet ...
... Infrared light * Cannot be used inside a dome housing. Camera head Rear Power connection socket Multi-connector You can also set the LED to always light up (→ P.3-28). System Components and Their Operation Front VB-C50iR Mounting plate LAN status LED The LED blinks during communication. In... this case, you can set the LED not to the VB-C50i/VBC50iR via the connector (→ P.1-12). 100/10 BT Ethernet ...