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... this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference. YT1-1329-000 112kSZ0.1 ©CANON INC. 2002 IMPRIMÉ AU JAPON PRINTED IN JAPAN User's Manual NETWORK CAMERA SERVER VB101 NETWORK CAMERA SERVER VB101 User's Manual aSafe Use of Singapore CANON HONGKONG CO., LTD. 9/F., The Hong Kong Club Building, 3A, Chater Road, Central, Hong...
... this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference. YT1-1329-000 112kSZ0.1 ©CANON INC. 2002 IMPRIMÉ AU JAPON PRINTED IN JAPAN User's Manual NETWORK CAMERA SERVER VB101 NETWORK CAMERA SERVER VB101 User's Manual aSafe Use of Singapore CANON HONGKONG CO., LTD. 9/F., The Hong Kong Club Building, 3A, Chater Road, Central, Hong...
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... infringe copyright laws or without notice. 3. Request concerning disclosure of live videos. © Copyright 2002 CANON INC. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera Server VB101 (referred to hereafter as Microsoft Windows Operating System. notwithstanding, Canon accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any effects resulting from the administrator. We take measures such as...
... infringe copyright laws or without notice. 3. Request concerning disclosure of live videos. © Copyright 2002 CANON INC. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera Server VB101 (referred to hereafter as Microsoft Windows Operating System. notwithstanding, Canon accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any effects resulting from the administrator. We take measures such as...
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... unless otherwise specified in the Interference-causing equipment standard entitled 'Digital Apparatus', ICES-003 of the Industry Canada. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. NOTIFICATION IC Cet appareil numériquw respecte les limites de bruits radio...particular installation. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to radio communications. Canon U.S.A. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - a Safe Use of Equipment FCC NOTICE Network Camera Server VB101 (D78-0138) This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. ...
... unless otherwise specified in the Interference-causing equipment standard entitled 'Digital Apparatus', ICES-003 of the Industry Canada. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. NOTIFICATION IC Cet appareil numériquw respecte les limites de bruits radio...particular installation. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to radio communications. Canon U.S.A. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - a Safe Use of Equipment FCC NOTICE Network Camera Server VB101 (D78-0138) This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. ...
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... having one way. Do not use specified connection cables. Power Sources - Heed Warnings - If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to the Canon Network Camera Server VB101 and all its accessories. 1.
... having one way. Do not use specified connection cables. Power Sources - Heed Warnings - If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to the Canon Network Camera Server VB101 and all its accessories. 1.
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... maximum of 30 fps. ICamera position preset function When presets such as a panorama picture and saved. Features of the VB101 The VB101 is configured of the VB101 and viewer software. ISimultaneous video reception by simply selecting the desired preset from the viewer. IPanorama picture creation function and ... camera angles. Since video quality (1-99) and the frame rate (0.1-30 fps) can be freely set view restrictions and presets. If Canon Communications VC-C4/VC-C4R cameras are stored in advance, the camera can be created as camera angles (direction in which camera is...
... maximum of 30 fps. ICamera position preset function When presets such as a panorama picture and saved. Features of the VB101 The VB101 is configured of the VB101 and viewer software. ISimultaneous video reception by simply selecting the desired preset from the viewer. IPanorama picture creation function and ... camera angles. Since video quality (1-99) and the frame rate (0.1-30 fps) can be freely set view restrictions and presets. If Canon Communications VC-C4/VC-C4R cameras are stored in advance, the camera can be created as camera angles (direction in which camera is...
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....IO4-N2.C8AMERA VC-C4 fC:4O-M64MmUmNIC1A:1T.IO4-N2.C8AMERA VC-C4 VC-C4 VC-C4 VB101 VB101 Ethernet (10/100Mbps) 1 Before Using the VB101 The WebView Livescope MV software (→ P.19) is convenient if there are installed while also remote ...controlling cameras and external devices. IOptional Products • Webview Livescope MV version 2.0 • Webview Livescope MV version 2.0 LE IProducts Sold Separately • Modem card • Flash memory card • Canon...
....IO4-N2.C8AMERA VC-C4 fC:4O-M64MmUmNIC1A:1T.IO4-N2.C8AMERA VC-C4 VC-C4 VC-C4 VB101 VB101 Ethernet (10/100Mbps) 1 Before Using the VB101 The WebView Livescope MV software (→ P.19) is convenient if there are installed while also remote ...controlling cameras and external devices. IOptional Products • Webview Livescope MV version 2.0 • Webview Livescope MV version 2.0 LE IProducts Sold Separately • Modem card • Flash memory card • Canon...
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...) RS-232C cables for camera control, and video cables are available as an option for monitoring. For further information, contact your Canon dealer. 19 Compatible Networks • 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX Ethernet (auto-negotiation) • Public switched telephone networks (Use ... or later) / Windows XP Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later required Compatible Cameras (Sold separately) 1 Before Using the VB101 Canon Communication Camera VC-C4 (NTSC/PAL) Canon Communication Camera VC-C4R (NTSC/PAL) e Tip GThe wide-angle converter WL-37 is optional viewer software for the VC...
...) RS-232C cables for camera control, and video cables are available as an option for monitoring. For further information, contact your Canon dealer. 19 Compatible Networks • 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX Ethernet (auto-negotiation) • Public switched telephone networks (Use ... or later) / Windows XP Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later required Compatible Cameras (Sold separately) 1 Before Using the VB101 Canon Communication Camera VC-C4 (NTSC/PAL) Canon Communication Camera VC-C4R (NTSC/PAL) e Tip GThe wide-angle converter WL-37 is optional viewer software for the VC...
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... port RS-232C cable RS-232C cable PC card RS-232C cable Video cable (RCA) Video cable (RCA) VB101 rear panel Dc In Slot-B Slot-A 1 2 In 1 2 Out Ethernet 100/10BT RS232C Video In CC1 ...AC cable Ethernet Video cable (BNC) Video cable (BNC) Camera c Notes G The cable connecting the VB101 and the camera should be no longer than 15 meters (49 ft. 2 19/32 in.), as stipulated in ....), system operation is compatible with the Canon Communication Camera VC-C4/ VC-C4R, is no longer guaranteed. G The video cable supplied with the RCA...
... port RS-232C cable RS-232C cable PC card RS-232C cable Video cable (RCA) Video cable (RCA) VB101 rear panel Dc In Slot-B Slot-A 1 2 In 1 2 Out Ethernet 100/10BT RS232C Video In CC1 ...AC cable Ethernet Video cable (BNC) Video cable (BNC) Camera c Notes G The cable connecting the VB101 and the camera should be no longer than 15 meters (49 ft. 2 19/32 in.), as stipulated in ....), system operation is compatible with the Canon Communication Camera VC-C4/ VC-C4R, is no longer guaranteed. G The video cable supplied with the RCA...
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... stored. Data can store Web page data, etc. Create directories named "htdocs" and "logs", for details. 27 You can be stored in the VB101 file system as content) and log data respectively, on a notebook PC etc or remotely using file operations. G Use only flash memory cards recommended by... both cards at the same time. The content data is complete when the LED on the front of eight alphanumeric characters followed by Canon. Using a PC Card The VB101 has 2 card slots, and you cannot use a Web browser as an FTP client: Insert "user name: password@" before the IP...
... stored. Data can store Web page data, etc. Create directories named "htdocs" and "logs", for details. 27 You can be stored in the VB101 file system as content) and log data respectively, on a notebook PC etc or remotely using file operations. G Use only flash memory cards recommended by... both cards at the same time. The content data is complete when the LED on the front of eight alphanumeric characters followed by Canon. Using a PC Card The VB101 has 2 card slots, and you cannot use a Web browser as an FTP client: Insert "user name: password@" before the IP...
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...is ticked. Because this page to 31 characters can be sure to change this setting as the date and time. Please contact your Canon dealer. "Administrator ID" Sets the ID used for log mail etc. Date and Time "Time difference with Greenwich Mean Time" The...idea to make a note of the Settings page. It is set consisting of alphanumeric characters, underscores and hyphens. The default setting is "VB101". and Reboot VB101" button is clicked. However, be used (spaces or printable characters). To discard the changes, click the [Cancel] button. The default ...
...is ticked. Because this page to 31 characters can be sure to change this setting as the date and time. Please contact your Canon dealer. "Administrator ID" Sets the ID used for log mail etc. Date and Time "Time difference with Greenwich Mean Time" The...idea to make a note of the Settings page. It is set consisting of alphanumeric characters, underscores and hyphens. The default setting is "VB101". and Reboot VB101" button is clicked. However, be used (spaces or printable characters). To discard the changes, click the [Cancel] button. The default ...
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specifies whether the frame count is displayed. specifies the host name (any text string) to be displayed on the screen and whether the comment is displayed on the screen. "on ": Displayed. "on ": Displayed. specifies a comment to be displayed on the screen and whether the host name is displayed on the screen. "off ": Not displayed. "on ": Displayed. "on ": Displayed. Using a Java Viewer to Distribute Videos Displaying the Host Name, Frame Count and Other Information on the Video Screen 104 specifies whether the frame rate is displayed. "off ": Not displayed. "...
specifies whether the frame count is displayed. specifies the host name (any text string) to be displayed on the screen and whether the comment is displayed on the screen. "on ": Displayed. "on ": Displayed. specifies a comment to be displayed on the screen and whether the host name is displayed on the screen. "off ": Not displayed. "on ": Displayed. "on ": Displayed. Using a Java Viewer to Distribute Videos Displaying the Host Name, Frame Count and Other Information on the Video Screen 104 specifies whether the frame rate is displayed. "off ": Not displayed. "...
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...P.160). The initial setup tools do not work. G Check that the RS-232C cable used for the VB101 is poor, check the video quality settings on the VB101 Website. (URL: http://www.canon.com/webview/) G To view video using the Helper Viewer, it must first be installed (see the video ...video does not appear. The message without video is displayed when this indicates that there is exceeded. I cannot access the VB101 over the network. G If you contact your Canon dealer. G If the video quality is being used , check that the video cable is correct. Troubleshooting Before you cannot ...
...P.160). The initial setup tools do not work. G Check that the RS-232C cable used for the VB101 is poor, check the video quality settings on the VB101 Website. (URL: http://www.canon.com/webview/) G To view video using the Helper Viewer, it must first be installed (see the video ...video does not appear. The message without video is displayed when this indicates that there is exceeded. I cannot access the VB101 over the network. G If you contact your Canon dealer. G If the video quality is being used , check that the video cable is correct. Troubleshooting Before you cannot ...
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G Check to see if the camera angle is not restricted (→ P.55). I can be recorded for each picture. Please contact your Canon dealer. Be sure to a service center. Reduce video capture size or lower the video quality. (→ P.48) G If there is an error in this file. ... G You will have a problem, consult the ReadMe also. G Check that the RS-232C cable for camera control is connected correctly. (→ P.25) G Check that the VB101 control port for the serial port on the camera, ensure that the camera is set correctly. (→ P.33) G Check that you do not need or...
G Check to see if the camera angle is not restricted (→ P.55). I can be recorded for each picture. Please contact your Canon dealer. Be sure to a service center. Reduce video capture size or lower the video quality. (→ P.48) G If there is an error in this file. ... G You will have a problem, consult the ReadMe also. G Check that the RS-232C cable for camera control is connected correctly. (→ P.25) G Check that the VB101 control port for the serial port on the camera, ensure that the camera is set correctly. (→ P.33) G Check that you do not need or...
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... Response Correct the settings or restore the factory default settings. GA004 Fault in Chapter 3 (→P.58). Contact an authorized Canon service representative. Log Messages The Syslog log messages are explained in initial video input systems settings (warning) Message %1 initial ...video input %1 marked inactive Camera number (1-4) Explanation Because there was no input for the initial video input system, VB101 has switched to multiple video input channels. Response If rebooting does not recover this problem, there is assigned to automatic detection...
... Response Correct the settings or restore the factory default settings. GA004 Fault in Chapter 3 (→P.58). Contact an authorized Canon service representative. Log Messages The Syslog log messages are explained in initial video input systems settings (warning) Message %1 initial ...video input %1 marked inactive Camera number (1-4) Explanation Because there was no input for the initial video input system, VB101 has switched to multiple video input channels. Response If rebooting does not recover this problem, there is assigned to automatic detection...
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...at startup (err) Message %1 %2 Detected a conflict for a local Ethernet segment failed. Response Change the VB101 IP address or change the VB101 IP address, the VB101 must be possible to register a route for IP address %1 with %2 IP address Ethernet address Explanation An IP... Explanation The VB software settings were modified without a reboot. Response If rebooting does not resolve the problem, contact an authorized Canon service representative. GS004 System startup (info) Message System started Explanation The VB software started up . GS002 Ethernet route registration failure...
...at startup (err) Message %1 %2 Detected a conflict for a local Ethernet segment failed. Response Change the VB101 IP address or change the VB101 IP address, the VB101 must be possible to register a route for IP address %1 with %2 IP address Ethernet address Explanation An IP... Explanation The VB software settings were modified without a reboot. Response If rebooting does not resolve the problem, contact an authorized Canon service representative. GS004 System startup (info) Message System started Explanation The VB software started up . GS002 Ethernet route registration failure...
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...for S006. Response If this error affects the internal file system, contact an authorized Canon service representative. If it affects a memory card, replace the memory card. If it may be formatted as the VB101 is zero. The file system may not be corrupted or it affects a memory ...card, replace the memory card. 7 153 Troubleshooting Response If this error affects the internal file system, contact an authorized Canon service representative. The file system may...
...for S006. Response If this error affects the internal file system, contact an authorized Canon service representative. If it affects a memory card, replace the memory card. If it may be formatted as the VB101 is zero. The file system may not be corrupted or it affects a memory ...card, replace the memory card. 7 153 Troubleshooting Response If this error affects the internal file system, contact an authorized Canon service representative. The file system may...
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Response Contact an authorized Canon service representative. This error is not a transfer error and has not occurred as a result of the remote firmware upgrade (info) Message application is halted for ... data after this happens when communication from the ROM or when firmware is written onto the ROM. Response Contact your local Canon service representative. This type of data corruption. Response The VB101 has restarted, since remote firmware upgrade processing timed out. Remote firmware upgrade-related log messages II001 Remote firmware upgrade write...
Response Contact an authorized Canon service representative. This error is not a transfer error and has not occurred as a result of the remote firmware upgrade (info) Message application is halted for ... data after this happens when communication from the ROM or when firmware is written onto the ROM. Response Contact your local Canon service representative. This type of data corruption. Response The VB101 has restarted, since remote firmware upgrade processing timed out. Remote firmware upgrade-related log messages II001 Remote firmware upgrade write...
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...memory cards) Camera control Pan, tilt, zoom, brightness, shutter speed, focus mode, view restriction, scheduling of camera control authority (Canon VC-C4, VC-C4R, VC-C3) Connection limitation Access control (password/host), maximum view time, service period, number of the ...2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Frame 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Frame Male 8pin mini-DIN Male 8pin mini-DIN Specifications 158 Operating System Protocols VB101 DRYOS (Canon realtime operating system) TCP/IP, HTTP, BOOTP, FTP and SMTP Software Video compression method Motion-JPEG (image quality settings variable from 1 to 99) JPEG (for...
...memory cards) Camera control Pan, tilt, zoom, brightness, shutter speed, focus mode, view restriction, scheduling of camera control authority (Canon VC-C4, VC-C4R, VC-C3) Connection limitation Access control (password/host), maximum view time, service period, number of the ...2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Frame 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Frame Male 8pin mini-DIN Male 8pin mini-DIN Specifications 158 Operating System Protocols VB101 DRYOS (Canon realtime operating system) TCP/IP, HTTP, BOOTP, FTP and SMTP Software Video compression method Motion-JPEG (image quality settings variable from 1 to 99) JPEG (for...
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... the setup procedure again, launch "IniVB101.exe" and then switch the VB101 off and on again as the connection method. G When you switch the VB101 on -screen instructions. G On some PCs you will have to your Canon dealer. Please contact your PC (→ P.33), insert the enclosed CD...P.162 for the factory default settings. GThe factory default setting are restored G Refer to which the serial cable is connected. 2 Switch the VB101 off and then on , the power LED remains lit orange. Using the Enclosed Software Restoring the Factory Default Settings Use the "IniVB101.exe" ...
... the setup procedure again, launch "IniVB101.exe" and then switch the VB101 off and on again as the connection method. G When you switch the VB101 on -screen instructions. G On some PCs you will have to your Canon dealer. Please contact your PC (→ P.33), insert the enclosed CD...P.162 for the factory default settings. GThe factory default setting are restored G Refer to which the serial cable is connected. 2 Switch the VB101 off and then on , the power LED remains lit orange. Using the Enclosed Software Restoring the Factory Default Settings Use the "IniVB101.exe" ...
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... to be upgraded remotely. Appendix c Note Do not turn the VB101 off before the completion window appears may prevent the VB101 from starting up properly. 161 Turning the VB101 off until the completion window appears. Visit the following Web site (URL:http://www.canon.com/webview) for the latest information on new firmware. 2 Launch...
... to be upgraded remotely. Appendix c Note Do not turn the VB101 off before the completion window appears may prevent the VB101 from starting up properly. 161 Turning the VB101 off until the completion window appears. Visit the following Web site (URL:http://www.canon.com/webview) for the latest information on new firmware. 2 Launch...