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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 manual in a readily accessible location for future reference. Store 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. Be sure to read this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference. Store this User's Manual carefully before using this equipment.
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... financial losses that you read the "a Safe Use of the loss. Notwithstanding the above, Canon accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any effects resulting from the use the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ii However, if you find any part of the contents of Liability If the Product ...of purchase or your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR may be incurred as a result of the loss of recorded information or images, regardless of the internal or external cause of Equipment" in the LICENSE folder on the CD-ROM. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (referred to ensure...
... financial losses that you read the "a Safe Use of the loss. Notwithstanding the above, Canon accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any effects resulting from the use the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ii However, if you find any part of the contents of Liability If the Product ...of purchase or your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR may be incurred as a result of the loss of recorded information or images, regardless of the internal or external cause of Equipment" in the LICENSE folder on the CD-ROM. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (referred to ensure...
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...VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on zoom magnifications so that people cannot make special specifications. ●When videos are taken of specific buildings, interiors and the like, we request that the operator of the camera site and not Canon...interrupted if you use a proxy server. ● The audio stream may be interrupted according to the performance of your PC and the network environment. ● You cannot record audio with the Model Names "PT-50iNv" and "PT-50iNRv" of natural resources. Request concerning ...
...VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on zoom magnifications so that people cannot make special specifications. ●When videos are taken of specific buildings, interiors and the like, we request that the operator of the camera site and not Canon...interrupted if you use a proxy server. ● The audio stream may be interrupted according to the performance of your PC and the network environment. ● You cannot record audio with the Model Names "PT-50iNv" and "PT-50iNRv" of natural resources. Request concerning ...
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... retailer from which the product was purchased. 5. 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 Web site. CD-ROM * The...
... retailer from which the product was purchased. 5. 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 Web site. CD-ROM * The...
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... Ethernet 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 ...1-5 Multipoint...
... Ethernet 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 ...1-5 Multipoint...
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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...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 ...
...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...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 ...
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ix 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. Sections... (Viewer-E.pdf) This manual describes how to Read This Manual For information about using the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR. How to use the Viewer for Java and the Viewer for PC.
ix 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. Sections... (Viewer-E.pdf) This manual describes how to Read This Manual For information about using the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR. How to use the Viewer for Java and the Viewer for PC.
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...number and other vital information here and retain this book as yours. Model No. For Users in case of theft. Please check your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is intended to alert the user to aid identification in the UK (PA-V16) When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved... type should be easily accessible. - The AC adapter can be connected to make sure that your instruction manual to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR from a standard AC power outlet. a CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ...
...number and other vital information here and retain this book as yours. Model No. For Users in case of theft. Please check your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is intended to alert the user to aid identification in the UK (PA-V16) When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved... type should be easily accessible. - The AC adapter can be connected to make sure that your instruction manual to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR from a standard AC power outlet. a CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ...
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... are unable to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other volatile liquids or pesticides as to the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and all its accessories. 1. All the safety and operating instructions should be hazardous. If necessary, put a heater near water or in diluted neutral detergent and...
... are unable to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other volatile liquids or pesticides as to the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and all its accessories. 1. All the safety and operating instructions should be hazardous. If necessary, put a heater near water or in diluted neutral detergent and...
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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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...degrees (10 degrees up to 50 clients Up to 50 clients can be easily used through a network are capable of shooting wide areas. Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is capable of capturing videos at the same time from any location* where it to be ... High-performance 26x zoom and wide angle photographic range The camera section is used in a single unit The camera capable of the camera can adjust the 1-2 Broadband Video Distribution function The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is a system that best suit the network bandwidth. * Please refer to P.1-11 to 30 fps ...
...degrees (10 degrees up to 50 clients Up to 50 clients can be easily used through a network are capable of shooting wide areas. Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is capable of capturing videos at the same time from any location* where it to be ... High-performance 26x zoom and wide angle photographic range The camera section is used in a single unit The camera capable of the camera can adjust the 1-2 Broadband Video Distribution function The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is a system that best suit the network bandwidth. * Please refer to P.1-11 to 30 fps ...
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...schedule function You can start up a visual and easyto-understand schedule in advance as presets, the camera can be controlled from the viewer by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can perform external device control, video and audio recording* by detecting changes in the image caused... previously-set schedules. Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR contrast of live videos and audio"). Unlike backlight compensation, the shade correction feature allows image processing without adversely affecting the existing lighter regions. Camera Position Preset function If often-used ,...
...schedule function You can start up a visual and easyto-understand schedule in advance as presets, the camera can be controlled from the viewer by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can perform external device control, video and audio recording* by detecting changes in the image caused... previously-set schedules. Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR contrast of live videos and audio"). Unlike backlight compensation, the shade correction feature allows image processing without adversely affecting the existing lighter regions. Camera Position Preset function If often-used ,...
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... above. 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. Hardware and Software Requirements For the latest information, please refer to use the latest version. 1-4 If the... Java VM provided by Microsoft has not been installed, please access Sun Microsystems Website to download the Java VM provided by Sun Microsystems. * Not compatible with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR lets you to Canon...
... above. 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. Hardware and Software Requirements For the latest information, please refer to use the latest version. 1-4 If the... Java VM provided by Microsoft has not been installed, please access Sun Microsystems Website to download the Java VM provided by Sun Microsystems. * Not compatible with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR lets you to Canon...
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...the high CPU load. Hardware and Software Requirements Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR VB Initial Setup Tool Ver. 2.1 (→ P.2-7) This tool is recommended that you configure to collect up to 10,000 still pictures/day per second with camera servers and perform the maximum of 16 tasks (→ P.6-17)... same time, it may take several minutes to display all the pictures. * Running VBCollector on a PC that is already running the Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 (sold separately) is for collecting and viewing pictures and audio recorded* by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR on separate PCs. 1-5
...the high CPU load. Hardware and Software Requirements Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR VB Initial Setup Tool Ver. 2.1 (→ P.2-7) This tool is recommended that you configure to collect up to 10,000 still pictures/day per second with camera servers and perform the maximum of 16 tasks (→ P.6-17)... same time, it may take several minutes to display all the pictures. * Running VBCollector on a PC that is already running the Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 (sold separately) is for collecting and viewing pictures and audio recorded* by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR on separate PCs. 1-5
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...and then select the "Exception" tab (Refer to close the dialog box. A confirmation dialog appears. Hardware and Software Requirements Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows XP SP2 and used the Automatic Download by Notification function using VBCollector, we recommend you wish to restore your program is ..., your Windows firewall settings on a PC with Windows XP SP2... Settings are now complete. If 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.
...and then select the "Exception" tab (Refer to close the dialog box. A confirmation dialog appears. Hardware and Software Requirements Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Windows XP SP2 and used the Automatic Download by Notification function using VBCollector, we recommend you wish to restore your program is ..., your Windows firewall settings on a PC with Windows XP SP2... Settings are now complete. If 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.
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... level for adding Trusted sites then appears. Enter the IP address of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR in the contents block dialog box that appears when you access the camera server top page (→ P.2-10). Register the site to the "Using the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR with Windows Server 2003... When you have enabled the Windows firewall settings, please...
... level for adding Trusted sites then appears. Enter the IP address of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR in the contents block dialog box that appears when you access the camera server top page (→ P.2-10). Register the site to the "Using the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR with Windows Server 2003... When you have enabled the Windows firewall settings, please...
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...GB RAM or greater Hard Disk Display For more than 16 Camera Servers, 1 GB or greater required. 2GB HDD or greater 1024 × 768 with 16 bit color A high performance video card is desirable. Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 v1.2 (Storage Server System ... 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.). Hardware and Software Requirements Multipoint Recording Software for Monitoring Use (Sold separately) Videos distributed from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be recorded...
...GB RAM or greater Hard Disk Display For more than 16 Camera Servers, 1 GB or greater required. 2GB HDD or greater 1024 × 768 with 16 bit color A high performance video card is desirable. Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 v1.2 (Storage Server System ... 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.). 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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... to always light up even during communication. You can also set the LED to the VB-C50i/VBC50iR via the connector (→ P.1-12). 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. Rear LAN status LED The LED blinks during communication. 100Base...
... to always light up even during communication. You can also set the LED to the VB-C50i/VBC50iR via the connector (→ P.1-12). 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. Rear LAN status LED The LED blinks during communication. 100Base...
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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 pressing this button with...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 serial number. Please make...
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 pressing this button with...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 serial number. Please make...
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Chapter Setting Up This chapter explains how to set up the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, run initial checks, and confirm that the camera's images are displayed correctly.
Chapter Setting Up This chapter explains how to set up the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, run initial checks, and confirm that the camera's images are displayed correctly.